used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Standing immovable under the glare of the lamp, his misshapen figure projected across the surface of the summit platform, he might easily have been mistaken for a personification of the fiend--that African fiend--after whom the rock had been named.
AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading Standing immovable under the glare of the lamp, his misshapen figure projected across the surface of the summit platform, he might easily have been mistaken for a personification of the fiend--that African fiend--after whom the rock had been named.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Standing immovable under the glare of the lamp, his misshapen figure projected across the surface of the summit platform, he might easily have been mistaken for a personification of the fiend--that African fiend--after whom the rock had been named.
aidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Chakra never looked more hideous than at that moment.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Only for a few minutes was this silence preserved, and the attitude of repose in which he had placed himself.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Standing immovable under the glare of the lamp, his misshapen figure projected across the surface of the summit platform, he might easily have been mistaken for a personification of the fiend--that African fiend--after whom the rock had been named.
see with attention
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading In this situation he remained, observing perfect silence, and with his eyes eagerly bent upon the distant mountains, dimly discernible through the deep obscurity of the night.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
Chakra
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From this reading Chakra never looked more hideous than at that moment.
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
compressedadjectiveUS /kəmˈprest/
pressed tightly together
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
concealingnounUS /kənˈsiːlɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
corrugatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrəɡeɪtɪd/
shaped into alternating parallel grooves and ridges
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading In this situation he remained, observing perfect silence, and with his eyes eagerly bent upon the distant mountains, dimly discernible through the deep obscurity of the night.
deformitynounUS /dɪˈfɔːrməti/
an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading In this situation he remained, observing perfect silence, and with his eyes eagerly bent upon the distant mountains, dimly discernible through the deep obscurity of the night.
discernibleadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɜːrnəbəl/
perceptible by the senses or intellect
From this reading In this situation he remained, observing perfect silence, and with his eyes eagerly bent upon the distant mountains, dimly discernible through the deep obscurity of the night.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading In this situation he remained, observing perfect silence, and with his eyes eagerly bent upon the distant mountains, dimly discernible through the deep obscurity of the night.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading In this situation he remained, observing perfect silence, and with his eyes eagerly bent upon the distant mountains, dimly discernible through the deep obscurity of the night.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Standing immovable under the glare of the lamp, his misshapen figure projected across the surface of the summit platform, he might easily have been mistaken for a personification of the fiend--that African fiend--after whom the rock had been named.
exposingverbUS /ɪkˈspoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “expose” — expose or make accessible to some action or influence
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
opinion or judgment
From this reading In this situation he remained, observing perfect silence, and with his eyes eagerly bent upon the distant mountains, dimly discernible through the deep obscurity of the night.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
ferociousadjectiveUS /fərˈoʊʃəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Only for a few minutes was this silence preserved, and the attitude of repose in which he had placed himself.
fiendnounUS /fiːnd/
a cruel wicked and inhuman person
From this reading Standing immovable under the glare of the lamp, his misshapen figure projected across the surface of the summit platform, he might easily have been mistaken for a personification of the fiend--that African fiend--after whom the rock had been named.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Standing immovable under the glare of the lamp, his misshapen figure projected across the surface of the summit platform, he might easily have been mistaken for a personification of the fiend--that African fiend--after whom the rock had been named.
flannelnounUS /ˈflænəl/
a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Standing immovable under the glare of the lamp, his misshapen figure projected across the surface of the summit platform, he might easily have been mistaken for a personification of the fiend--that African fiend--after whom the rock had been named.
garmentnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənt/
an article of clothing
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading Standing immovable under the glare of the lamp, his misshapen figure projected across the surface of the summit platform, he might easily have been mistaken for a personification of the fiend--that African fiend--after whom the rock had been named.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Standing immovable under the glare of the lamp, his misshapen figure projected across the surface of the summit platform, he might easily have been mistaken for a personification of the fiend--that African fiend--after whom the rock had been named.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Standing immovable under the glare of the lamp, his misshapen figure projected across the surface of the summit platform, he might easily have been mistaken for a personification of the fiend--that African fiend--after whom the rock had been named.
hideousadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdiəs/
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading Chakra never looked more hideous than at that moment.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Only for a few minutes was this silence preserved, and the attitude of repose in which he had placed himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
hunchnounUS /hʌntʃ/
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
immovablenounUS /ˌɪˈmuːvəbəl/
property consisting of houses and land
From this reading Standing immovable under the glare of the lamp, his misshapen figure projected across the surface of the summit platform, he might easily have been mistaken for a personification of the fiend--that African fiend--after whom the rock had been named.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Standing immovable under the glare of the lamp, his misshapen figure projected across the surface of the summit platform, he might easily have been mistaken for a personification of the fiend--that African fiend--after whom the rock had been named.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
long-bladed
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From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Chakra never looked more hideous than at that moment.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Standing immovable under the glare of the lamp, his misshapen figure projected across the surface of the summit platform, he might easily have been mistaken for a personification of the fiend--that African fiend--after whom the rock had been named.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Only for a few minutes was this silence preserved, and the attitude of repose in which he had placed himself.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
misshapenadjectiveUS /mɪsˈʃeɪpən/
so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly
From this reading Standing immovable under the glare of the lamp, his misshapen figure projected across the surface of the summit platform, he might easily have been mistaken for a personification of the fiend--that African fiend--after whom the rock had been named.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading Standing immovable under the glare of the lamp, his misshapen figure projected across the surface of the summit platform, he might easily have been mistaken for a personification of the fiend--that African fiend--after whom the rock had been named.
a particular point in time
From this reading Chakra never looked more hideous than at that moment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Chakra never looked more hideous than at that moment.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading In this situation he remained, observing perfect silence, and with his eyes eagerly bent upon the distant mountains, dimly discernible through the deep obscurity of the night.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Standing immovable under the glare of the lamp, his misshapen figure projected across the surface of the summit platform, he might easily have been mistaken for a personification of the fiend--that African fiend--after whom the rock had been named.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Chakra never looked more hideous than at that moment.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading In this situation he remained, observing perfect silence, and with his eyes eagerly bent upon the distant mountains, dimly discernible through the deep obscurity of the night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
obscuritynounUS /əbsˈkjʊrəti/
the quality of being unclear or abstruse and hard to understand
From this reading In this situation he remained, observing perfect silence, and with his eyes eagerly bent upon the distant mountains, dimly discernible through the deep obscurity of the night.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading In this situation he remained, observing perfect silence, and with his eyes eagerly bent upon the distant mountains, dimly discernible through the deep obscurity of the night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
and nothing more
From this reading Only for a few minutes was this silence preserved, and the attitude of repose in which he had placed himself.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading In this situation he remained, observing perfect silence, and with his eyes eagerly bent upon the distant mountains, dimly discernible through the deep obscurity of the night.
personificationnounUS /pərˌsɑːnəfəˈkeɪʃən/
a person who represents an abstract quality
From this reading Standing immovable under the glare of the lamp, his misshapen figure projected across the surface of the summit platform, he might easily have been mistaken for a personification of the fiend--that African fiend--after whom the rock had been named.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Only for a few minutes was this silence preserved, and the attitude of repose in which he had placed himself.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading Standing immovable under the glare of the lamp, his misshapen figure projected across the surface of the summit platform, he might easily have been mistaken for a personification of the fiend--that African fiend--after whom the rock had been named.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading Only for a few minutes was this silence preserved, and the attitude of repose in which he had placed himself.
bring forth or yield
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
projectedadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektəd/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading Standing immovable under the glare of the lamp, his misshapen figure projected across the surface of the summit platform, he might easily have been mistaken for a personification of the fiend--that African fiend--after whom the rock had been named.
reflectornounUS /rɪˈflektər/
device that reflects radiation
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading In this situation he remained, observing perfect silence, and with his eyes eagerly bent upon the distant mountains, dimly discernible through the deep obscurity of the night.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading Only for a few minutes was this silence preserved, and the attitude of repose in which he had placed himself.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Standing immovable under the glare of the lamp, his misshapen figure projected across the surface of the summit platform, he might easily have been mistaken for a personification of the fiend--that African fiend--after whom the rock had been named.
scantadjectiveUS /skænt/
less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading In this situation he remained, observing perfect silence, and with his eyes eagerly bent upon the distant mountains, dimly discernible through the deep obscurity of the night.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading In this situation he remained, observing perfect silence, and with his eyes eagerly bent upon the distant mountains, dimly discernible through the deep obscurity of the night.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
snake-encircled
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From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
having a supporting base
From this reading Standing immovable under the glare of the lamp, his misshapen figure projected across the surface of the summit platform, he might easily have been mistaken for a personification of the fiend--that African fiend--after whom the rock had been named.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
StrippedadjectiveUS /strɪpt/
having only essential or minimal features
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading Standing immovable under the glare of the lamp, his misshapen figure projected across the surface of the summit platform, he might easily have been mistaken for a personification of the fiend--that African fiend--after whom the rock had been named.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Standing immovable under the glare of the lamp, his misshapen figure projected across the surface of the summit platform, he might easily have been mistaken for a personification of the fiend--that African fiend--after whom the rock had been named.
templesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Chakra never looked more hideous than at that moment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Chakra never looked more hideous than at that moment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this situation he remained, observing perfect silence, and with his eyes eagerly bent upon the distant mountains, dimly discernible through the deep obscurity of the night.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In this situation he remained, observing perfect silence, and with his eyes eagerly bent upon the distant mountains, dimly discernible through the deep obscurity of the night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
turbannounUS /ˈtɜːrbən/
a traditional Muslim headdress consisting of a long scarf wrapped around the head
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Standing immovable under the glare of the lamp, his misshapen figure projected across the surface of the summit platform, he might easily have been mistaken for a personification of the fiend--that African fiend--after whom the rock had been named.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
waist-belt
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From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Only for a few minutes was this silence preserved, and the attitude of repose in which he had placed himself.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Only for a few minutes was this silence preserved, and the attitude of repose in which he had placed himself.
whoever
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From this reading Stripped of the ample garment, that to some extent aided in concealing his deformity a scant shirt, of coarse crimson flannel, alone covering the hunch; most part of his body naked, exposing to the strong light of the reflector his black corrugated skin; the aspect of his ferocious features compressed by the snake-encircled turban upon his temples, the long-bladed knife and pistol appearing in his waist-belt--all combined to produce a fearful picture, that could not fail to strike terror into whoever should have the misfortune to behold it.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Standing immovable under the glare of the lamp, his misshapen figure projected across the surface of the summit platform, he might easily have been mistaken for a personification of the fiend--that African fiend--after whom the rock had been named.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In this situation he remained, observing perfect silence, and with his eyes eagerly bent upon the distant mountains, dimly discernible through the deep obscurity of the night.
