Chapter XXXII · Chapter 32

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

From this reading I found the city seething with sullen unrest--not yet openly hostile to the powers that abode in the Castle of the Wolfsberg--too long cowed and down-trodden for that, but angry with the anger which one day would of a certainty break out and be pitiless.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading I found the city seething with sullen unrest--not yet openly hostile to the powers that abode in the Castle of the Wolfsberg--too long cowed and down-trodden for that, but angry with the anger which one day would of a certainty break out and be pitiless.

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

From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM THE WHITE GATE I rushed out into the street, distract and insensate with grief and madness.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading I found the city seething with sullen unrest--not yet openly hostile to the powers that abode in the Castle of the Wolfsberg--too long cowed and down-trodden for that, but angry with the anger which one day would of a certainty break out and be pitiless.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading I found the city seething with sullen unrest--not yet openly hostile to the powers that abode in the Castle of the Wolfsberg--too long cowed and down-trodden for that, but angry with the anger which one day would of a certainty break out and be pitiless.

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

From this reading The Black Horsemen of the Duke pricked a way with their lances here and there through the people, driving them into the narrow lanes, in jets and spurts of fleeing humanity, only once more to reunite as soon as the Hussars of Death had passed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A soldier wantonly thrust me in the back with his spear, and I sprang towards him fiercely, glad to strike home at something.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading A soldier wantonly thrust me in the back with his spear, and I sprang towards him fiercely, glad to strike home at something.

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

From this reading I found the city seething with sullen unrest--not yet openly hostile to the powers that abode in the Castle of the Wolfsberg--too long cowed and down-trodden for that, but angry with the anger which one day would of a certainty break out and be pitiless.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading The Black Horsemen of the Duke pricked a way with their lances here and there through the people, driving them into the narrow lanes, in jets and spurts of fleeing humanity, only once more to reunite as soon as the Hussars of Death had passed.

terminate

From this reading I found the city seething with sullen unrest--not yet openly hostile to the powers that abode in the Castle of the Wolfsberg--too long cowed and down-trodden for that, but angry with the anger which one day would of a certainty break out and be pitiless.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I found the city seething with sullen unrest--not yet openly hostile to the powers that abode in the Castle of the Wolfsberg--too long cowed and down-trodden for that, but angry with the anger which one day would of a certainty break out and be pitiless.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading I found the city seething with sullen unrest--not yet openly hostile to the powers that abode in the Castle of the Wolfsberg--too long cowed and down-trodden for that, but angry with the anger which one day would of a certainty break out and be pitiless.

the state of being certain

From this reading I found the city seething with sullen unrest--not yet openly hostile to the powers that abode in the Castle of the Wolfsberg--too long cowed and down-trodden for that, but angry with the anger which one day would of a certainty break out and be pitiless.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading I found the city seething with sullen unrest--not yet openly hostile to the powers that abode in the Castle of the Wolfsberg--too long cowed and down-trodden for that, but angry with the anger which one day would of a certainty break out and be pitiless.

plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Pikemen cried "Make way!" and the regular guard of the city paraded in strong companies.

past form of “cow” — subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)

From this reading I found the city seething with sullen unrest--not yet openly hostile to the powers that abode in the Castle of the Wolfsberg--too long cowed and down-trodden for that, but angry with the anger which one day would of a certainty break out and be pitiless.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Pikemen cried "Make way!" and the regular guard of the city paraded in strong companies.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading I found the city seething with sullen unrest--not yet openly hostile to the powers that abode in the Castle of the Wolfsberg--too long cowed and down-trodden for that, but angry with the anger which one day would of a certainty break out and be pitiless.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The Black Horsemen of the Duke pricked a way with their lances here and there through the people, driving them into the narrow lanes, in jets and spurts of fleeing humanity, only once more to reunite as soon as the Hussars of Death had passed.

draw someone's attention away from something

From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM THE WHITE GATE I rushed out into the street, distract and insensate with grief and madness.

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

From this reading I found the city seething with sullen unrest--not yet openly hostile to the powers that abode in the Castle of the Wolfsberg--too long cowed and down-trodden for that, but angry with the anger which one day would of a certainty break out and be pitiless.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading The Black Horsemen of the Duke pricked a way with their lances here and there through the people, driving them into the narrow lanes, in jets and spurts of fleeing humanity, only once more to reunite as soon as the Hussars of Death had passed.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading The Black Horsemen of the Duke pricked a way with their lances here and there through the people, driving them into the narrow lanes, in jets and spurts of fleeing humanity, only once more to reunite as soon as the Hussars of Death had passed.

in a physically fierce manner

From this reading A soldier wantonly thrust me in the back with his spear, and I sprang towards him fiercely, glad to strike home at something.

-ing form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading The Black Horsemen of the Duke pricked a way with their lances here and there through the people, driving them into the narrow lanes, in jets and spurts of fleeing humanity, only once more to reunite as soon as the Hussars of Death had passed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I found the city seething with sullen unrest--not yet openly hostile to the powers that abode in the Castle of the Wolfsberg--too long cowed and down-trodden for that, but angry with the anger which one day would of a certainty break out and be pitiless.

set up or found

From this reading I found the city seething with sullen unrest--not yet openly hostile to the powers that abode in the Castle of the Wolfsberg--too long cowed and down-trodden for that, but angry with the anger which one day would of a certainty break out and be pitiless.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM THE WHITE GATE I rushed out into the street, distract and insensate with grief and madness.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM THE WHITE GATE I rushed out into the street, distract and insensate with grief and madness.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading A soldier wantonly thrust me in the back with his spear, and I sprang towards him fiercely, glad to strike home at something.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM THE WHITE GATE I rushed out into the street, distract and insensate with grief and madness.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Pikemen cried "Make way!" and the regular guard of the city paraded in strong companies.

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

From this reading The Black Horsemen of the Duke pricked a way with their lances here and there through the people, driving them into the narrow lanes, in jets and spurts of fleeing humanity, only once more to reunite as soon as the Hussars of Death had passed.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The Black Horsemen of the Duke pricked a way with their lances here and there through the people, driving them into the narrow lanes, in jets and spurts of fleeing humanity, only once more to reunite as soon as the Hussars of Death had passed.

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

From this reading A soldier wantonly thrust me in the back with his spear, and I sprang towards him fiercely, glad to strike home at something.

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

From this reading A soldier wantonly thrust me in the back with his spear, and I sprang towards him fiercely, glad to strike home at something.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading A soldier wantonly thrust me in the back with his spear, and I sprang towards him fiercely, glad to strike home at something.

plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation

From this reading The Black Horsemen of the Duke pricked a way with their lances here and there through the people, driving them into the narrow lanes, in jets and spurts of fleeing humanity, only once more to reunite as soon as the Hussars of Death had passed.

characterized by enmity or ill will

From this reading I found the city seething with sullen unrest--not yet openly hostile to the powers that abode in the Castle of the Wolfsberg--too long cowed and down-trodden for that, but angry with the anger which one day would of a certainty break out and be pitiless.

the quality of being humane

From this reading The Black Horsemen of the Duke pricked a way with their lances here and there through the people, driving them into the narrow lanes, in jets and spurts of fleeing humanity, only once more to reunite as soon as the Hussars of Death had passed.

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

From this reading The Black Horsemen of the Duke pricked a way with their lances here and there through the people, driving them into the narrow lanes, in jets and spurts of fleeing humanity, only once more to reunite as soon as the Hussars of Death had passed.

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

From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM THE WHITE GATE I rushed out into the street, distract and insensate with grief and madness.

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

From this reading I found the city seething with sullen unrest--not yet openly hostile to the powers that abode in the Castle of the Wolfsberg--too long cowed and down-trodden for that, but angry with the anger which one day would of a certainty break out and be pitiless.

devoid of feeling and consciousness and animation

From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM THE WHITE GATE I rushed out into the street, distract and insensate with grief and madness.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM THE WHITE GATE I rushed out into the street, distract and insensate with grief and madness.

plural of “jet” — an airplane powered by one or more jet engines

From this reading The Black Horsemen of the Duke pricked a way with their lances here and there through the people, driving them into the narrow lanes, in jets and spurts of fleeing humanity, only once more to reunite as soon as the Hussars of Death had passed.

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

From this reading The Black Horsemen of the Duke pricked a way with their lances here and there through the people, driving them into the narrow lanes, in jets and spurts of fleeing humanity, only once more to reunite as soon as the Hussars of Death had passed.

plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road

From this reading The Black Horsemen of the Duke pricked a way with their lances here and there through the people, driving them into the narrow lanes, in jets and spurts of fleeing humanity, only once more to reunite as soon as the Hussars of Death had passed.

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 I found the city seething with sullen unrest--not yet openly hostile to the powers that abode in the Castle of the Wolfsberg--too long cowed and down-trodden for that, but angry with the anger which one day would of a certainty break out and be pitiless.

obsolete terms for legal insanity

From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM THE WHITE GATE I rushed out into the street, distract and insensate with grief and madness.

engage in

From this reading Pikemen cried "Make way!" and the regular guard of the city paraded in strong companies.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A soldier wantonly thrust me in the back with his spear, and I sprang towards him fiercely, glad to strike home at something.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM THE WHITE GATE I rushed out into the street, distract and insensate with grief and madness.

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

From this reading The Black Horsemen of the Duke pricked a way with their lances here and there through the people, driving them into the narrow lanes, in jets and spurts of fleeing humanity, only once more to reunite as soon as the Hussars of Death had passed.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading The Black Horsemen of the Duke pricked a way with their lances here and there through the people, driving them into the narrow lanes, in jets and spurts of fleeing humanity, only once more to reunite as soon as the Hussars of Death had passed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I found the city seething with sullen unrest--not yet openly hostile to the powers that abode in the Castle of the Wolfsberg--too long cowed and down-trodden for that, but angry with the anger which one day would of a certainty break out and be pitiless.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I found the city seething with sullen unrest--not yet openly hostile to the powers that abode in the Castle of the Wolfsberg--too long cowed and down-trodden for that, but angry with the anger which one day would of a certainty break out and be pitiless.

on one occasion

From this reading The Black Horsemen of the Duke pricked a way with their lances here and there through the people, driving them into the narrow lanes, in jets and spurts of fleeing humanity, only once more to reunite as soon as the Hussars of Death had passed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I found the city seething with sullen unrest--not yet openly hostile to the powers that abode in the Castle of the Wolfsberg--too long cowed and down-trodden for that, but angry with the anger which one day would of a certainty break out and be pitiless.

and nothing more

From this reading The Black Horsemen of the Duke pricked a way with their lances here and there through the people, driving them into the narrow lanes, in jets and spurts of fleeing humanity, only once more to reunite as soon as the Hussars of Death had passed.

in an open way

From this reading I found the city seething with sullen unrest--not yet openly hostile to the powers that abode in the Castle of the Wolfsberg--too long cowed and down-trodden for that, but angry with the anger which one day would of a certainty break out and be pitiless.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM THE WHITE GATE I rushed out into the street, distract and insensate with grief and madness.

past form of “parade” — walk ostentatiously

From this reading Pikemen cried "Make way!" and the regular guard of the city paraded in strong companies.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The Black Horsemen of the Duke pricked a way with their lances here and there through the people, driving them into the narrow lanes, in jets and spurts of fleeing humanity, only once more to reunite as soon as the Hussars of Death had passed.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The Black Horsemen of the Duke pricked a way with their lances here and there through the people, driving them into the narrow lanes, in jets and spurts of fleeing humanity, only once more to reunite as soon as the Hussars of Death had passed.

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

From this reading Pikemen cried "Make way!" and the regular guard of the city paraded in strong companies.

without mercy or pity

From this reading I found the city seething with sullen unrest--not yet openly hostile to the powers that abode in the Castle of the Wolfsberg--too long cowed and down-trodden for that, but angry with the anger which one day would of a certainty break out and be pitiless.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading I found the city seething with sullen unrest--not yet openly hostile to the powers that abode in the Castle of the Wolfsberg--too long cowed and down-trodden for that, but angry with the anger which one day would of a certainty break out and be pitiless.

past form of “prick” — make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn

From this reading The Black Horsemen of the Duke pricked a way with their lances here and there through the people, driving them into the narrow lanes, in jets and spurts of fleeing humanity, only once more to reunite as soon as the Hussars of Death had passed.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading Pikemen cried "Make way!" and the regular guard of the city paraded in strong companies.

have a reunion; unite again

From this reading The Black Horsemen of the Duke pricked a way with their lances here and there through the people, driving them into the narrow lanes, in jets and spurts of fleeing humanity, only once more to reunite as soon as the Hussars of Death had passed.

done under pressure

From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM THE WHITE GATE I rushed out into the street, distract and insensate with grief and madness.

in constant agitation

From this reading I found the city seething with sullen unrest--not yet openly hostile to the powers that abode in the Castle of the Wolfsberg--too long cowed and down-trodden for that, but angry with the anger which one day would of a certainty break out and be pitiless.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading A soldier wantonly thrust me in the back with his spear, and I sprang towards him fiercely, glad to strike home at something.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading A soldier wantonly thrust me in the back with his spear, and I sprang towards him fiercely, glad to strike home at something.

in the near future

From this reading The Black Horsemen of the Duke pricked a way with their lances here and there through the people, driving them into the narrow lanes, in jets and spurts of fleeing humanity, only once more to reunite as soon as the Hussars of Death had passed.

a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

From this reading A soldier wantonly thrust me in the back with his spear, and I sprang towards him fiercely, glad to strike home at something.

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

From this reading A soldier wantonly thrust me in the back with his spear, and I sprang towards him fiercely, glad to strike home at something.

plural of “spurt” — the occurrence of a sudden discharge (as of liquid)

From this reading The Black Horsemen of the Duke pricked a way with their lances here and there through the people, driving them into the narrow lanes, in jets and spurts of fleeing humanity, only once more to reunite as soon as the Hussars of Death had passed.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM THE WHITE GATE I rushed out into the street, distract and insensate with grief and madness.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading A soldier wantonly thrust me in the back with his spear, and I sprang towards him fiercely, glad to strike home at something.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Pikemen cried "Make way!" and the regular guard of the city paraded in strong companies.

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading I found the city seething with sullen unrest--not yet openly hostile to the powers that abode in the Castle of the Wolfsberg--too long cowed and down-trodden for that, but angry with the anger which one day would of a certainty break out and be pitiless.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I found the city seething with sullen unrest--not yet openly hostile to the powers that abode in the Castle of the Wolfsberg--too long cowed and down-trodden for that, but angry with the anger which one day would of a certainty break out and be pitiless.

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

From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM THE WHITE GATE I rushed out into the street, distract and insensate with grief and madness.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Black Horsemen of the Duke pricked a way with their lances here and there through the people, driving them into the narrow lanes, in jets and spurts of fleeing humanity, only once more to reunite as soon as the Hussars of Death had passed.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The Black Horsemen of the Duke pricked a way with their lances here and there through the people, driving them into the narrow lanes, in jets and spurts of fleeing humanity, only once more to reunite as soon as the Hussars of Death had passed.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The Black Horsemen of the Duke pricked a way with their lances here and there through the people, driving them into the narrow lanes, in jets and spurts of fleeing humanity, only once more to reunite as soon as the Hussars of Death had passed.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The Black Horsemen of the Duke pricked a way with their lances here and there through the people, driving them into the narrow lanes, in jets and spurts of fleeing humanity, only once more to reunite as soon as the Hussars of Death had passed.

push forcefully

From this reading A soldier wantonly thrust me in the back with his spear, and I sprang towards him fiercely, glad to strike home at something.

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

From this reading I found the city seething with sullen unrest--not yet openly hostile to the powers that abode in the Castle of the Wolfsberg--too long cowed and down-trodden for that, but angry with the anger which one day would of a certainty break out and be pitiless.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading I found the city seething with sullen unrest--not yet openly hostile to the powers that abode in the Castle of the Wolfsberg--too long cowed and down-trodden for that, but angry with the anger which one day would of a certainty break out and be pitiless.

in the direction of

From this reading A soldier wantonly thrust me in the back with his spear, and I sprang towards him fiercely, glad to strike home at something.

a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

From this reading I found the city seething with sullen unrest--not yet openly hostile to the powers that abode in the Castle of the Wolfsberg--too long cowed and down-trodden for that, but angry with the anger which one day would of a certainty break out and be pitiless.

in a wanton manner

From this reading A soldier wantonly thrust me in the back with his spear, and I sprang towards him fiercely, glad to strike home at something.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The Black Horsemen of the Duke pricked a way with their lances here and there through the people, driving them into the narrow lanes, in jets and spurts of fleeing humanity, only once more to reunite as soon as the Hussars of Death had passed.

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

From this reading I found the city seething with sullen unrest--not yet openly hostile to the powers that abode in the Castle of the Wolfsberg--too long cowed and down-trodden for that, but angry with the anger which one day would of a certainty break out and be pitiless.

a Caucasian

From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM THE WHITE GATE I rushed out into the street, distract and insensate with grief and madness.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM THE WHITE GATE I rushed out into the street, distract and insensate with grief and madness.

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

From this reading I found the city seething with sullen unrest--not yet openly hostile to the powers that abode in the Castle of the Wolfsberg--too long cowed and down-trodden for that, but angry with the anger which one day would of a certainty break out and be pitiless.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading I found the city seething with sullen unrest--not yet openly hostile to the powers that abode in the Castle of the Wolfsberg--too long cowed and down-trodden for that, but angry with the anger which one day would of a certainty break out and be pitiless.

but in spite of that

From this reading I found the city seething with sullen unrest--not yet openly hostile to the powers that abode in the Castle of the Wolfsberg--too long cowed and down-trodden for that, but angry with the anger which one day would of a certainty break out and be pitiless.