Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading One arm of Norhala held Ruth--and in her attitude I sensed a shielding intent, guardianship--the first really human impulse this shape of mystery and beauty had revealed.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Keeping exactly the distance I had noted when our gaze had risen above the fog, glided the block that bore Ruth and Norhala.

quickly and without warning

From this reading Upon that threshold the mists foamed like breaking billows, then ceased abruptly to be.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Keeping exactly the distance I had noted when our gaze had risen above the fog, glided the block that bore Ruth and Norhala.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading One arm of Norhala held Ruth--and in her attitude I sensed a shielding intent, guardianship--the first really human impulse this shape of mystery and beauty had revealed.

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

From this reading In front of them swept score upon score of her familiars--no longer dully lustrous, but shining as though cut from blue and polished steel.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading One arm of Norhala held Ruth--and in her attitude I sensed a shielding intent, guardianship--the first really human impulse this shape of mystery and beauty had revealed.

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

From this reading Upon that threshold the mists foamed like breaking billows, then ceased abruptly to be.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading One arm of Norhala held Ruth--and in her attitude I sensed a shielding intent, guardianship--the first really human impulse this shape of mystery and beauty had revealed.

plural of “billow” — a large sea wave

From this reading Upon that threshold the mists foamed like breaking billows, then ceased abruptly to be.

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading Keeping exactly the distance I had noted when our gaze had risen above the fog, glided the block that bore Ruth and Norhala.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading In front of them swept score upon score of her familiars--no longer dully lustrous, but shining as though cut from blue and polished steel.

cause to be bored

From this reading Keeping exactly the distance I had noted when our gaze had risen above the fog, glided the block that bore Ruth and Norhala.

the act of breaking something

From this reading Upon that threshold the mists foamed like breaking billows, then ceased abruptly to be.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In front of them swept score upon score of her familiars--no longer dully lustrous, but shining as though cut from blue and polished steel.

a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall

From this reading In the strange light of the place into which we had emerged--and whether that place was canyon, corridor, or tunnel I could not then determine--it stood out sharply.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Upon that threshold the mists foamed like breaking billows, then ceased abruptly to be.

an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading In the strange light of the place into which we had emerged--and whether that place was canyon, corridor, or tunnel I could not then determine--it stood out sharply.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading In the strange light of the place into which we had emerged--and whether that place was canyon, corridor, or tunnel I could not then determine--it stood out sharply.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading In front of them swept score upon score of her familiars--no longer dully lustrous, but shining as though cut from blue and polished steel.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading In the strange light of the place into which we had emerged--and whether that place was canyon, corridor, or tunnel I could not then determine--it stood out sharply.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Keeping exactly the distance I had noted when our gaze had risen above the fog, glided the block that bore Ruth and Norhala.

without liveliness

From this reading In front of them swept score upon score of her familiars--no longer dully lustrous, but shining as though cut from blue and polished steel.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading In the strange light of the place into which we had emerged--and whether that place was canyon, corridor, or tunnel I could not then determine--it stood out sharply.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Keeping exactly the distance I had noted when our gaze had risen above the fog, glided the block that bore Ruth and Norhala.

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From this reading In front of them swept score upon score of her familiars--no longer dully lustrous, but shining as though cut from blue and polished steel.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading One arm of Norhala held Ruth--and in her attitude I sensed a shielding intent, guardianship--the first really human impulse this shape of mystery and beauty had revealed.

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From this reading Upon that threshold the mists foamed like breaking billows, then ceased abruptly to be.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading Keeping exactly the distance I had noted when our gaze had risen above the fog, glided the block that bore Ruth and Norhala.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In front of them swept score upon score of her familiars--no longer dully lustrous, but shining as though cut from blue and polished steel.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading In front of them swept score upon score of her familiars--no longer dully lustrous, but shining as though cut from blue and polished steel.

a long fixed look

From this reading Keeping exactly the distance I had noted when our gaze had risen above the fog, glided the block that bore Ruth and Norhala.

past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading Keeping exactly the distance I had noted when our gaze had risen above the fog, glided the block that bore Ruth and Norhala.

attention and management implying responsibility for safety

From this reading One arm of Norhala held Ruth--and in her attitude I sensed a shielding intent, guardianship--the first really human impulse this shape of mystery and beauty had revealed.

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

From this reading Keeping exactly the distance I had noted when our gaze had risen above the fog, glided the block that bore Ruth and Norhala.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading One arm of Norhala held Ruth--and in her attitude I sensed a shielding intent, guardianship--the first really human impulse this shape of mystery and beauty had revealed.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading One arm of Norhala held Ruth--and in her attitude I sensed a shielding intent, guardianship--the first really human impulse this shape of mystery and beauty had revealed.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading One arm of Norhala held Ruth--and in her attitude I sensed a shielding intent, guardianship--the first really human impulse this shape of mystery and beauty had revealed.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Keeping exactly the distance I had noted when our gaze had risen above the fog, glided the block that bore Ruth and Norhala.

an instinctive motive

From this reading One arm of Norhala held Ruth--and in her attitude I sensed a shielding intent, guardianship--the first really human impulse this shape of mystery and beauty had revealed.

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

From this reading In the strange light of the place into which we had emerged--and whether that place was canyon, corridor, or tunnel I could not then determine--it stood out sharply.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading One arm of Norhala held Ruth--and in her attitude I sensed a shielding intent, guardianship--the first really human impulse this shape of mystery and beauty had revealed.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In the strange light of the place into which we had emerged--and whether that place was canyon, corridor, or tunnel I could not then determine--it stood out sharply.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the strange light of the place into which we had emerged--and whether that place was canyon, corridor, or tunnel I could not then determine--it stood out sharply.

conformity or harmony

From this reading Keeping exactly the distance I had noted when our gaze had risen above the fog, glided the block that bore Ruth and Norhala.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading In the strange light of the place into which we had emerged--and whether that place was canyon, corridor, or tunnel I could not then determine--it stood out sharply.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Upon that threshold the mists foamed like breaking billows, then ceased abruptly to be.

for more time

From this reading In front of them swept score upon score of her familiars--no longer dully lustrous, but shining as though cut from blue and polished steel.

made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

From this reading In front of them swept score upon score of her familiars--no longer dully lustrous, but shining as though cut from blue and polished steel.

plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground

From this reading Upon that threshold the mists foamed like breaking billows, then ceased abruptly to be.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading One arm of Norhala held Ruth--and in her attitude I sensed a shielding intent, guardianship--the first really human impulse this shape of mystery and beauty had revealed.

not any; not one

From this reading In front of them swept score upon score of her familiars--no longer dully lustrous, but shining as though cut from blue and polished steel.

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From this reading Keeping exactly the distance I had noted when our gaze had risen above the fog, glided the block that bore Ruth and Norhala.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In the strange light of the place into which we had emerged--and whether that place was canyon, corridor, or tunnel I could not then determine--it stood out sharply.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Keeping exactly the distance I had noted when our gaze had risen above the fog, glided the block that bore Ruth and Norhala.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the strange light of the place into which we had emerged--and whether that place was canyon, corridor, or tunnel I could not then determine--it stood out sharply.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One arm of Norhala held Ruth--and in her attitude I sensed a shielding intent, guardianship--the first really human impulse this shape of mystery and beauty had revealed.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In the strange light of the place into which we had emerged--and whether that place was canyon, corridor, or tunnel I could not then determine--it stood out sharply.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Keeping exactly the distance I had noted when our gaze had risen above the fog, glided the block that bore Ruth and Norhala.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In the strange light of the place into which we had emerged--and whether that place was canyon, corridor, or tunnel I could not then determine--it stood out sharply.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In the strange light of the place into which we had emerged--and whether that place was canyon, corridor, or tunnel I could not then determine--it stood out sharply.

perfected or made shiny and smooth

From this reading In front of them swept score upon score of her familiars--no longer dully lustrous, but shining as though cut from blue and polished steel.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading One arm of Norhala held Ruth--and in her attitude I sensed a shielding intent, guardianship--the first really human impulse this shape of mystery and beauty had revealed.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading One arm of Norhala held Ruth--and in her attitude I sensed a shielding intent, guardianship--the first really human impulse this shape of mystery and beauty had revealed.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading Keeping exactly the distance I had noted when our gaze had risen above the fog, glided the block that bore Ruth and Norhala.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading Keeping exactly the distance I had noted when our gaze had risen above the fog, glided the block that bore Ruth and Norhala.

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

From this reading In front of them swept score upon score of her familiars--no longer dully lustrous, but shining as though cut from blue and polished steel.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading One arm of Norhala held Ruth--and in her attitude I sensed a shielding intent, guardianship--the first really human impulse this shape of mystery and beauty had revealed.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading One arm of Norhala held Ruth--and in her attitude I sensed a shielding intent, guardianship--the first really human impulse this shape of mystery and beauty had revealed.

in an aggressive manner

From this reading In the strange light of the place into which we had emerged--and whether that place was canyon, corridor, or tunnel I could not then determine--it stood out sharply.

the act of shielding from harm

From this reading One arm of Norhala held Ruth--and in her attitude I sensed a shielding intent, guardianship--the first really human impulse this shape of mystery and beauty had revealed.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading In front of them swept score upon score of her familiars--no longer dully lustrous, but shining as though cut from blue and polished steel.

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading In front of them swept score upon score of her familiars--no longer dully lustrous, but shining as though cut from blue and polished steel.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading In the strange light of the place into which we had emerged--and whether that place was canyon, corridor, or tunnel I could not then determine--it stood out sharply.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading In the strange light of the place into which we had emerged--and whether that place was canyon, corridor, or tunnel I could not then determine--it stood out sharply.

possessing sweep

From this reading In front of them swept score upon score of her familiars--no longer dully lustrous, but shining as though cut from blue and polished steel.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Upon that threshold the mists foamed like breaking billows, then ceased abruptly to be.

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

From this reading Upon that threshold the mists foamed like breaking billows, then ceased abruptly to be.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In front of them swept score upon score of her familiars--no longer dully lustrous, but shining as though cut from blue and polished steel.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Upon that threshold the mists foamed like breaking billows, then ceased abruptly to be.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading One arm of Norhala held Ruth--and in her attitude I sensed a shielding intent, guardianship--the first really human impulse this shape of mystery and beauty had revealed.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading In front of them swept score upon score of her familiars--no longer dully lustrous, but shining as though cut from blue and polished steel.

the starting point for a new state or experience

From this reading Upon that threshold the mists foamed like breaking billows, then ceased abruptly to be.

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

From this reading Upon that threshold the mists foamed like breaking billows, then ceased abruptly to be.

move through by or as by digging

From this reading In the strange light of the place into which we had emerged--and whether that place was canyon, corridor, or tunnel I could not then determine--it stood out sharply.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Upon that threshold the mists foamed like breaking billows, then ceased abruptly to be.

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

From this reading In the strange light of the place into which we had emerged--and whether that place was canyon, corridor, or tunnel I could not then determine--it stood out sharply.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading In the strange light of the place into which we had emerged--and whether that place was canyon, corridor, or tunnel I could not then determine--it stood out sharply.

at the time that

From this reading Keeping exactly the distance I had noted when our gaze had risen above the fog, glided the block that bore Ruth and Norhala.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading In the strange light of the place into which we had emerged--and whether that place was canyon, corridor, or tunnel I could not then determine--it stood out sharply.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading In the strange light of the place into which we had emerged--and whether that place was canyon, corridor, or tunnel I could not then determine--it stood out sharply.