Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE LAYING OF A SPOOK "It's the banshee!

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading A figure had suddenly appeared out of the gloom, a huge towering figure that looked to the startled girls to be almost as high as the trees themselves, though it was not more than eight feet tall.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading A figure had suddenly appeared out of the gloom, a huge towering figure that looked to the startled girls to be almost as high as the trees themselves, though it was not more than eight feet tall.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A figure had suddenly appeared out of the gloom, a huge towering figure that looked to the startled girls to be almost as high as the trees themselves, though it was not more than eight feet tall.

(Irish folklore) a female spirit who wails to warn of impending death

From this reading THE LAYING OF A SPOOK "It's the banshee!

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading A figure had suddenly appeared out of the gloom, a huge towering figure that looked to the startled girls to be almost as high as the trees themselves, though it was not more than eight feet tall.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading What they had seen had been enough to startle the bravest person.

superlative of “brave” — possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading What they had seen had been enough to startle the bravest person.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading The figure was clad in long, flowing white robes that hung gracefully to its feet.

being one more than seven

From this reading A figure had suddenly appeared out of the gloom, a huge towering figure that looked to the startled girls to be almost as high as the trees themselves, though it was not more than eight feet tall.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading What they had seen had been enough to startle the bravest person.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading A figure had suddenly appeared out of the gloom, a huge towering figure that looked to the startled girls to be almost as high as the trees themselves, though it was not more than eight feet tall.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading A figure had suddenly appeared out of the gloom, a huge towering figure that looked to the startled girls to be almost as high as the trees themselves, though it was not more than eight feet tall.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading The figure was clad in long, flowing white robes that hung gracefully to its feet.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading A figure had suddenly appeared out of the gloom, a huge towering figure that looked to the startled girls to be almost as high as the trees themselves, though it was not more than eight feet tall.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading A figure had suddenly appeared out of the gloom, a huge towering figure that looked to the startled girls to be almost as high as the trees themselves, though it was not more than eight feet tall.

in a graceful manner

From this reading The figure was clad in long, flowing white robes that hung gracefully to its feet.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading What they had seen had been enough to startle the bravest person.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading A figure had suddenly appeared out of the gloom, a huge towering figure that looked to the startled girls to be almost as high as the trees themselves, though it was not more than eight feet tall.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading A figure had suddenly appeared out of the gloom, a huge towering figure that looked to the startled girls to be almost as high as the trees themselves, though it was not more than eight feet tall.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading The figure was clad in long, flowing white robes that hung gracefully to its feet.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The figure was clad in long, flowing white robes that hung gracefully to its feet.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A figure had suddenly appeared out of the gloom, a huge towering figure that looked to the startled girls to be almost as high as the trees themselves, though it was not more than eight feet tall.

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From this reading THE LAYING OF A SPOOK "It's the banshee!

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The figure was clad in long, flowing white robes that hung gracefully to its feet.

the production of eggs (especially in birds)

From this reading THE LAYING OF A SPOOK "It's the banshee!

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The figure was clad in long, flowing white robes that hung gracefully to its feet.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading A figure had suddenly appeared out of the gloom, a huge towering figure that looked to the startled girls to be almost as high as the trees themselves, though it was not more than eight feet tall.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A figure had suddenly appeared out of the gloom, a huge towering figure that looked to the startled girls to be almost as high as the trees themselves, though it was not more than eight feet tall.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A figure had suddenly appeared out of the gloom, a huge towering figure that looked to the startled girls to be almost as high as the trees themselves, though it was not more than eight feet tall.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LAYING OF A SPOOK "It's the banshee!

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A figure had suddenly appeared out of the gloom, a huge towering figure that looked to the startled girls to be almost as high as the trees themselves, though it was not more than eight feet tall.

a human being

From this reading What they had seen had been enough to startle the bravest person.

plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment

From this reading The figure was clad in long, flowing white robes that hung gracefully to its feet.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading It's the banshee!" screamed a score of voices.

past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading It's the banshee!" screamed a score of voices.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading What they had seen had been enough to startle the bravest person.

someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric

From this reading THE LAYING OF A SPOOK "It's the banshee!

to stimulate to action

From this reading What they had seen had been enough to startle the bravest person.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading A figure had suddenly appeared out of the gloom, a huge towering figure that looked to the startled girls to be almost as high as the trees themselves, though it was not more than eight feet tall.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading A figure had suddenly appeared out of the gloom, a huge towering figure that looked to the startled girls to be almost as high as the trees themselves, though it was not more than eight feet tall.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading A figure had suddenly appeared out of the gloom, a huge towering figure that looked to the startled girls to be almost as high as the trees themselves, though it was not more than eight feet tall.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A figure had suddenly appeared out of the gloom, a huge towering figure that looked to the startled girls to be almost as high as the trees themselves, though it was not more than eight feet tall.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A figure had suddenly appeared out of the gloom, a huge towering figure that looked to the startled girls to be almost as high as the trees themselves, though it was not more than eight feet tall.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE LAYING OF A SPOOK "It's the banshee!

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading A figure had suddenly appeared out of the gloom, a huge towering figure that looked to the startled girls to be almost as high as the trees themselves, though it was not more than eight feet tall.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading What they had seen had been enough to startle the bravest person.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading A figure had suddenly appeared out of the gloom, a huge towering figure that looked to the startled girls to be almost as high as the trees themselves, though it was not more than eight feet tall.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading What they had seen had been enough to startle the bravest person.

of imposing height; especially standing out above others

From this reading A figure had suddenly appeared out of the gloom, a huge towering figure that looked to the startled girls to be almost as high as the trees themselves, though it was not more than eight feet tall.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading A figure had suddenly appeared out of the gloom, a huge towering figure that looked to the startled girls to be almost as high as the trees themselves, though it was not more than eight feet tall.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading It's the banshee!" screamed a score of voices.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A figure had suddenly appeared out of the gloom, a huge towering figure that looked to the startled girls to be almost as high as the trees themselves, though it was not more than eight feet tall.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What they had seen had been enough to startle the bravest person.

a Caucasian

From this reading The figure was clad in long, flowing white robes that hung gracefully to its feet.