Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading THE SECOND GENERATION Thus it came to pass that after more than a quarter of a century the gates of the palace were thrown open, and strange feet crossed the threshold in apparent peace and friendship.

later than; following

From this reading THE SECOND GENERATION Thus it came to pass that after more than a quarter of a century the gates of the palace were thrown open, and strange feet crossed the threshold in apparent peace and friendship.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading A crowd of memories flooded Colonel Carmichael's mind as he followed the guide along the narrow paths.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading There was a difference between his last entry and this--a difference and an analogy whose bizarre completeness came home to him more vividly with every moment.

an inference that if things agree in some respects they probably agree in others

From this reading There was a difference between his last entry and this--a difference and an analogy whose bizarre completeness came home to him more vividly with every moment.

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

From this reading THE SECOND GENERATION Thus it came to pass that after more than a quarter of a century the gates of the palace were thrown open, and strange feet crossed the threshold in apparent peace and friendship.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading THE SECOND GENERATION Thus it came to pass that after more than a quarter of a century the gates of the palace were thrown open, and strange feet crossed the threshold in apparent peace and friendship.

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

From this reading A crowd of memories flooded Colonel Carmichael's mind as he followed the guide along the narrow paths.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Then, too, he had been led, but by a dark figure whose flaming torch had sprung through the darkness like an unearthly spirit of destruction.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Then, too, he had followed--not, as now, old and saddened--but impetuously, and behind him had raced no crowd of laughing pleasure-seekers, but men whose bloody swords were clasped in hands greedy for the long-deferred vengeance.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading There was a difference between his last entry and this--a difference and an analogy whose bizarre completeness came home to him more vividly with every moment.

conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual

From this reading There was a difference between his last entry and this--a difference and an analogy whose bizarre completeness came home to him more vividly with every moment.

having or covered with or accompanied by blood

From this reading Then, too, he had followed--not, as now, old and saddened--but impetuously, and behind him had raced no crowd of laughing pleasure-seekers, but men whose bloody swords were clasped in hands greedy for the long-deferred vengeance.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Then, too, he had been led, but by a dark figure whose flaming torch had sprung through the darkness like an unearthly spirit of destruction.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Then, too, he had been led, but by a dark figure whose flaming torch had sprung through the darkness like an unearthly spirit of destruction.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE SECOND GENERATION Thus it came to pass that after more than a quarter of a century the gates of the palace were thrown open, and strange feet crossed the threshold in apparent peace and friendship.

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From this reading A crowd of memories flooded Colonel Carmichael's mind as he followed the guide along the narrow paths.

a period of 100 years

From this reading THE SECOND GENERATION Thus it came to pass that after more than a quarter of a century the gates of the palace were thrown open, and strange feet crossed the threshold in apparent peace and friendship.

past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly

From this reading Then, too, he had followed--not, as now, old and saddened--but impetuously, and behind him had raced no crowd of laughing pleasure-seekers, but men whose bloody swords were clasped in hands greedy for the long-deferred vengeance.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading A crowd of memories flooded Colonel Carmichael's mind as he followed the guide along the narrow paths.

the state of being complete and entire; having everything that is needed

From this reading There was a difference between his last entry and this--a difference and an analogy whose bizarre completeness came home to him more vividly with every moment.

placed crosswise

From this reading THE SECOND GENERATION Thus it came to pass that after more than a quarter of a century the gates of the palace were thrown open, and strange feet crossed the threshold in apparent peace and friendship.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading A crowd of memories flooded Colonel Carmichael's mind as he followed the guide along the narrow paths.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Then, too, he had been led, but by a dark figure whose flaming torch had sprung through the darkness like an unearthly spirit of destruction.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Then, too, he had been led, but by a dark figure whose flaming torch had sprung through the darkness like an unearthly spirit of destruction.

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

From this reading Then, too, he had been led, but by a dark figure whose flaming torch had sprung through the darkness like an unearthly spirit of destruction.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading There was a difference between his last entry and this--a difference and an analogy whose bizarre completeness came home to him more vividly with every moment.

an item inserted in a written record

From this reading There was a difference between his last entry and this--a difference and an analogy whose bizarre completeness came home to him more vividly with every moment.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading There was a difference between his last entry and this--a difference and an analogy whose bizarre completeness came home to him more vividly with every moment.

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

From this reading THE SECOND GENERATION Thus it came to pass that after more than a quarter of a century the gates of the palace were thrown open, and strange feet crossed the threshold in apparent peace and friendship.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Then, too, he had been led, but by a dark figure whose flaming torch had sprung through the darkness like an unearthly spirit of destruction.

informal intensifiers

From this reading Then, too, he had been led, but by a dark figure whose flaming torch had sprung through the darkness like an unearthly spirit of destruction.

covered with water

From this reading A crowd of memories flooded Colonel Carmichael's mind as he followed the guide along the narrow paths.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading A crowd of memories flooded Colonel Carmichael's mind as he followed the guide along the narrow paths.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Then, too, he had followed--not, as now, old and saddened--but impetuously, and behind him had raced no crowd of laughing pleasure-seekers, but men whose bloody swords were clasped in hands greedy for the long-deferred vengeance.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading THE SECOND GENERATION Thus it came to pass that after more than a quarter of a century the gates of the palace were thrown open, and strange feet crossed the threshold in apparent peace and friendship.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading THE SECOND GENERATION Thus it came to pass that after more than a quarter of a century the gates of the palace were thrown open, and strange feet crossed the threshold in apparent peace and friendship.

all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading THE SECOND GENERATION Thus it came to pass that after more than a quarter of a century the gates of the palace were thrown open, and strange feet crossed the threshold in apparent peace and friendship.

immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth

From this reading Then, too, he had followed--not, as now, old and saddened--but impetuously, and behind him had raced no crowd of laughing pleasure-seekers, but men whose bloody swords were clasped in hands greedy for the long-deferred vengeance.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading A crowd of memories flooded Colonel Carmichael's mind as he followed the guide along the narrow paths.

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

From this reading Then, too, he had been led, but by a dark figure whose flaming torch had sprung through the darkness like an unearthly spirit of destruction.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Then, too, he had followed--not, as now, old and saddened--but impetuously, and behind him had raced no crowd of laughing pleasure-seekers, but men whose bloody swords were clasped in hands greedy for the long-deferred vengeance.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A crowd of memories flooded Colonel Carmichael's mind as he followed the guide along the narrow paths.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading There was a difference between his last entry and this--a difference and an analogy whose bizarre completeness came home to him more vividly with every moment.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading There was a difference between his last entry and this--a difference and an analogy whose bizarre completeness came home to him more vividly with every moment.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading There was a difference between his last entry and this--a difference and an analogy whose bizarre completeness came home to him more vividly with every moment.

in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions

From this reading Then, too, he had followed--not, as now, old and saddened--but impetuously, and behind him had raced no crowd of laughing pleasure-seekers, but men whose bloody swords were clasped in hands greedy for the long-deferred vengeance.

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

From this reading THE SECOND GENERATION Thus it came to pass that after more than a quarter of a century the gates of the palace were thrown open, and strange feet crossed the threshold in apparent peace and friendship.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE SECOND GENERATION Thus it came to pass that after more than a quarter of a century the gates of the palace were thrown open, and strange feet crossed the threshold in apparent peace and friendship.

immediately past

From this reading There was a difference between his last entry and this--a difference and an analogy whose bizarre completeness came home to him more vividly with every moment.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading Then, too, he had followed--not, as now, old and saddened--but impetuously, and behind him had raced no crowd of laughing pleasure-seekers, but men whose bloody swords were clasped in hands greedy for the long-deferred vengeance.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Then, too, he had been led, but by a dark figure whose flaming torch had sprung through the darkness like an unearthly spirit of destruction.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Then, too, he had been led, but by a dark figure whose flaming torch had sprung through the darkness like an unearthly spirit of destruction.

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From this reading Then, too, he had followed--not, as now, old and saddened--but impetuously, and behind him had raced no crowd of laughing pleasure-seekers, but men whose bloody swords were clasped in hands greedy for the long-deferred vengeance.

Recollections of past events.

From this reading A crowd of memories flooded Colonel Carmichael's mind as he followed the guide along the narrow paths.

the force of workers available

From this reading Then, too, he had followed--not, as now, old and saddened--but impetuously, and behind him had raced no crowd of laughing pleasure-seekers, but men whose bloody swords were clasped in hands greedy for the long-deferred vengeance.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading A crowd of memories flooded Colonel Carmichael's mind as he followed the guide along the narrow paths.

a particular point in time

From this reading There was a difference between his last entry and this--a difference and an analogy whose bizarre completeness came home to him more vividly with every moment.

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

From this reading THE SECOND GENERATION Thus it came to pass that after more than a quarter of a century the gates of the palace were thrown open, and strange feet crossed the threshold in apparent peace and friendship.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading A crowd of memories flooded Colonel Carmichael's mind as he followed the guide along the narrow paths.

not any; not one

From this reading Then, too, he had followed--not, as now, old and saddened--but impetuously, and behind him had raced no crowd of laughing pleasure-seekers, but men whose bloody swords were clasped in hands greedy for the long-deferred vengeance.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Then, too, he had followed--not, as now, old and saddened--but impetuously, and behind him had raced no crowd of laughing pleasure-seekers, but men whose bloody swords were clasped in hands greedy for the long-deferred vengeance.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Then, too, he had followed--not, as now, old and saddened--but impetuously, and behind him had raced no crowd of laughing pleasure-seekers, but men whose bloody swords were clasped in hands greedy for the long-deferred vengeance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SECOND GENERATION Thus it came to pass that after more than a quarter of a century the gates of the palace were thrown open, and strange feet crossed the threshold in apparent peace and friendship.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Then, too, he had followed--not, as now, old and saddened--but impetuously, and behind him had raced no crowd of laughing pleasure-seekers, but men whose bloody swords were clasped in hands greedy for the long-deferred vengeance.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading THE SECOND GENERATION Thus it came to pass that after more than a quarter of a century the gates of the palace were thrown open, and strange feet crossed the threshold in apparent peace and friendship.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading THE SECOND GENERATION Thus it came to pass that after more than a quarter of a century the gates of the palace were thrown open, and strange feet crossed the threshold in apparent peace and friendship.

go across or through

From this reading THE SECOND GENERATION Thus it came to pass that after more than a quarter of a century the gates of the palace were thrown open, and strange feet crossed the threshold in apparent peace and friendship.

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading A crowd of memories flooded Colonel Carmichael's mind as he followed the guide along the narrow paths.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading THE SECOND GENERATION Thus it came to pass that after more than a quarter of a century the gates of the palace were thrown open, and strange feet crossed the threshold in apparent peace and friendship.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Then, too, he had followed--not, as now, old and saddened--but impetuously, and behind him had raced no crowd of laughing pleasure-seekers, but men whose bloody swords were clasped in hands greedy for the long-deferred vengeance.

one of four equal parts

From this reading THE SECOND GENERATION Thus it came to pass that after more than a quarter of a century the gates of the palace were thrown open, and strange feet crossed the threshold in apparent peace and friendship.

past form of “race” — move hurridly

From this reading Then, too, he had followed--not, as now, old and saddened--but impetuously, and behind him had raced no crowd of laughing pleasure-seekers, but men whose bloody swords were clasped in hands greedy for the long-deferred vengeance.

past form of “sadden” — make unhappy

From this reading Then, too, he had followed--not, as now, old and saddened--but impetuously, and behind him had raced no crowd of laughing pleasure-seekers, but men whose bloody swords were clasped in hands greedy for the long-deferred vengeance.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading THE SECOND GENERATION Thus it came to pass that after more than a quarter of a century the gates of the palace were thrown open, and strange feet crossed the threshold in apparent peace and friendship.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Then, too, he had been led, but by a dark figure whose flaming torch had sprung through the darkness like an unearthly spirit of destruction.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Then, too, he had been led, but by a dark figure whose flaming torch had sprung through the darkness like an unearthly spirit of destruction.

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

From this reading THE SECOND GENERATION Thus it came to pass that after more than a quarter of a century the gates of the palace were thrown open, and strange feet crossed the threshold in apparent peace and friendship.

plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading Then, too, he had followed--not, as now, old and saddened--but impetuously, and behind him had raced no crowd of laughing pleasure-seekers, but men whose bloody swords were clasped in hands greedy for the long-deferred vengeance.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE SECOND GENERATION Thus it came to pass that after more than a quarter of a century the gates of the palace were thrown open, and strange feet crossed the threshold in apparent peace and friendship.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE SECOND GENERATION Thus it came to pass that after more than a quarter of a century the gates of the palace were thrown open, and strange feet crossed the threshold in apparent peace and friendship.

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

From this reading THE SECOND GENERATION Thus it came to pass that after more than a quarter of a century the gates of the palace were thrown open, and strange feet crossed the threshold in apparent peace and friendship.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, too, he had been led, but by a dark figure whose flaming torch had sprung through the darkness like an unearthly spirit of destruction.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a difference between his last entry and this--a difference and an analogy whose bizarre completeness came home to him more vividly with every moment.

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

From this reading There was a difference between his last entry and this--a difference and an analogy whose bizarre completeness came home to him more vividly with every moment.

the starting point for a new state or experience

From this reading THE SECOND GENERATION Thus it came to pass that after more than a quarter of a century the gates of the palace were thrown open, and strange feet crossed the threshold in apparent peace and friendship.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Then, too, he had been led, but by a dark figure whose flaming torch had sprung through the darkness like an unearthly spirit of destruction.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading THE SECOND GENERATION Thus it came to pass that after more than a quarter of a century the gates of the palace were thrown open, and strange feet crossed the threshold in apparent peace and friendship.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading THE SECOND GENERATION Thus it came to pass that after more than a quarter of a century the gates of the palace were thrown open, and strange feet crossed the threshold in apparent peace and friendship.

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

From this reading THE SECOND GENERATION Thus it came to pass that after more than a quarter of a century the gates of the palace were thrown open, and strange feet crossed the threshold in apparent peace and friendship.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Then, too, he had been led, but by a dark figure whose flaming torch had sprung through the darkness like an unearthly spirit of destruction.

a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance

From this reading Then, too, he had been led, but by a dark figure whose flaming torch had sprung through the darkness like an unearthly spirit of destruction.

concerned with or affecting the spirit or soul

From this reading Then, too, he had been led, but by a dark figure whose flaming torch had sprung through the darkness like an unearthly spirit of destruction.

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading Then, too, he had followed--not, as now, old and saddened--but impetuously, and behind him had raced no crowd of laughing pleasure-seekers, but men whose bloody swords were clasped in hands greedy for the long-deferred vengeance.

in a vivid manner

From this reading There was a difference between his last entry and this--a difference and an analogy whose bizarre completeness came home to him more vividly with every moment.

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

From this reading There was a difference between his last entry and this--a difference and an analogy whose bizarre completeness came home to him more vividly with every moment.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THE SECOND GENERATION Thus it came to pass that after more than a quarter of a century the gates of the palace were thrown open, and strange feet crossed the threshold in apparent peace and friendship.

belonging to which person

From this reading There was a difference between his last entry and this--a difference and an analogy whose bizarre completeness came home to him more vividly with every moment.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There was a difference between his last entry and this--a difference and an analogy whose bizarre completeness came home to him more vividly with every moment.