used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WASTREL It was scarcely dawn when I rode out of Buyda on my way back to Schönvalhof.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The house was closed, and I was considerably reassured (for I had my fears), after ringing a loud peal at the bell, to see presently Lindheim's face at the window.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With a feeling of relief I struck the high road and entered the open country.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Buyda, beautiful city though it undoubtedly was, had become hateful to me as a veritable net of sinister intrigue, with that great relentless spider sitting in the midst marking down his prey.
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading I reached Schönvalhof without incident, and before many people were astir.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The house was closed, and I was considerably reassured (for I had my fears), after ringing a loud peal at the bell, to see presently Lindheim's face at the window.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A WASTREL It was scarcely dawn when I rode out of Buyda on my way back to Schönvalhof.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Buyda, beautiful city though it undoubtedly was, had become hateful to me as a veritable net of sinister intrigue, with that great relentless spider sitting in the midst marking down his prey.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Buyda, beautiful city though it undoubtedly was, had become hateful to me as a veritable net of sinister intrigue, with that great relentless spider sitting in the midst marking down his prey.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I reached Schönvalhof without incident, and before many people were astir.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading The house was closed, and I was considerably reassured (for I had my fears), after ringing a loud peal at the bell, to see presently Lindheim's face at the window.
Buyda
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From this reading A WASTREL It was scarcely dawn when I rode out of Buyda on my way back to Schönvalhof.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Buyda, beautiful city though it undoubtedly was, had become hateful to me as a veritable net of sinister intrigue, with that great relentless spider sitting in the midst marking down his prey.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The house was closed, and I was considerably reassured (for I had my fears), after ringing a loud peal at the bell, to see presently Lindheim's face at the window.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading The house was closed, and I was considerably reassured (for I had my fears), after ringing a loud peal at the bell, to see presently Lindheim's face at the window.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading With a feeling of relief I struck the high road and entered the open country.
the first light of day
From this reading A WASTREL It was scarcely dawn when I rode out of Buyda on my way back to Schönvalhof.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Buyda, beautiful city though it undoubtedly was, had become hateful to me as a veritable net of sinister intrigue, with that great relentless spider sitting in the midst marking down his prey.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading With a feeling of relief I struck the high road and entered the open country.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The house was closed, and I was considerably reassured (for I had my fears), after ringing a loud peal at the bell, to see presently Lindheim's face at the window.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading The house was closed, and I was considerably reassured (for I had my fears), after ringing a loud peal at the bell, to see presently Lindheim's face at the window.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading With a feeling of relief I struck the high road and entered the open country.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The house was closed, and I was considerably reassured (for I had my fears), after ringing a loud peal at the bell, to see presently Lindheim's face at the window.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Buyda, beautiful city though it undoubtedly was, had become hateful to me as a veritable net of sinister intrigue, with that great relentless spider sitting in the midst marking down his prey.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Buyda, beautiful city though it undoubtedly was, had become hateful to me as a veritable net of sinister intrigue, with that great relentless spider sitting in the midst marking down his prey.
hatefuladjectiveUS /ˈheɪtfəl/
evoking or deserving hatred
From this reading Buyda, beautiful city though it undoubtedly was, had become hateful to me as a veritable net of sinister intrigue, with that great relentless spider sitting in the midst marking down his prey.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading With a feeling of relief I struck the high road and entered the open country.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Buyda, beautiful city though it undoubtedly was, had become hateful to me as a veritable net of sinister intrigue, with that great relentless spider sitting in the midst marking down his prey.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house was closed, and I was considerably reassured (for I had my fears), after ringing a loud peal at the bell, to see presently Lindheim's face at the window.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A WASTREL It was scarcely dawn when I rode out of Buyda on my way back to Schönvalhof.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Buyda, beautiful city though it undoubtedly was, had become hateful to me as a veritable net of sinister intrigue, with that great relentless spider sitting in the midst marking down his prey.
a single distinct event
From this reading I reached Schönvalhof without incident, and before many people were astir.
intriguenounUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡ/
a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading Buyda, beautiful city though it undoubtedly was, had become hateful to me as a veritable net of sinister intrigue, with that great relentless spider sitting in the midst marking down his prey.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A WASTREL It was scarcely dawn when I rode out of Buyda on my way back to Schönvalhof.
Lindheim's
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From this reading The house was closed, and I was considerably reassured (for I had my fears), after ringing a loud peal at the bell, to see presently Lindheim's face at the window.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading The house was closed, and I was considerably reassured (for I had my fears), after ringing a loud peal at the bell, to see presently Lindheim's face at the window.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I reached Schönvalhof without incident, and before many people were astir.
markingnounUS /ˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
a distinguishing symbol
From this reading Buyda, beautiful city though it undoubtedly was, had become hateful to me as a veritable net of sinister intrigue, with that great relentless spider sitting in the midst marking down his prey.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Buyda, beautiful city though it undoubtedly was, had become hateful to me as a veritable net of sinister intrigue, with that great relentless spider sitting in the midst marking down his prey.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Buyda, beautiful city though it undoubtedly was, had become hateful to me as a veritable net of sinister intrigue, with that great relentless spider sitting in the midst marking down his prey.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A WASTREL It was scarcely dawn when I rode out of Buyda on my way back to Schönvalhof.
netnounUS /net/
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading Buyda, beautiful city though it undoubtedly was, had become hateful to me as a veritable net of sinister intrigue, with that great relentless spider sitting in the midst marking down his prey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A WASTREL It was scarcely dawn when I rode out of Buyda on my way back to Schönvalhof.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A WASTREL It was scarcely dawn when I rode out of Buyda on my way back to Schönvalhof.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading With a feeling of relief I struck the high road and entered the open country.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A WASTREL It was scarcely dawn when I rode out of Buyda on my way back to Schönvalhof.
pealnounUS /piːl/
a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)
From this reading The house was closed, and I was considerably reassured (for I had my fears), after ringing a loud peal at the bell, to see presently Lindheim's face at the window.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I reached Schönvalhof without incident, and before many people were astir.
in the near future
From this reading The house was closed, and I was considerably reassured (for I had my fears), after ringing a loud peal at the bell, to see presently Lindheim's face at the window.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading Buyda, beautiful city though it undoubtedly was, had become hateful to me as a veritable net of sinister intrigue, with that great relentless spider sitting in the midst marking down his prey.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading I reached Schönvalhof without incident, and before many people were astir.
reassuredadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrd/
having confidence restored; freed from anxiety
From this reading The house was closed, and I was considerably reassured (for I had my fears), after ringing a loud peal at the bell, to see presently Lindheim's face at the window.
relentlessadjectiveUS /rɪˈlentlɪs/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Buyda, beautiful city though it undoubtedly was, had become hateful to me as a veritable net of sinister intrigue, with that great relentless spider sitting in the midst marking down his prey.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading With a feeling of relief I struck the high road and entered the open country.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading The house was closed, and I was considerably reassured (for I had my fears), after ringing a loud peal at the bell, to see presently Lindheim's face at the window.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading With a feeling of relief I struck the high road and entered the open country.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading A WASTREL It was scarcely dawn when I rode out of Buyda on my way back to Schönvalhof.
only a very short time before
From this reading A WASTREL It was scarcely dawn when I rode out of Buyda on my way back to Schönvalhof.
Schönvalhof
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From this reading A WASTREL It was scarcely dawn when I rode out of Buyda on my way back to Schönvalhof.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The house was closed, and I was considerably reassured (for I had my fears), after ringing a loud peal at the bell, to see presently Lindheim's face at the window.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Buyda, beautiful city though it undoubtedly was, had become hateful to me as a veritable net of sinister intrigue, with that great relentless spider sitting in the midst marking down his prey.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Buyda, beautiful city though it undoubtedly was, had become hateful to me as a veritable net of sinister intrigue, with that great relentless spider sitting in the midst marking down his prey.
spidernounUS /ˈspaɪdər/
predatory arachnid with eight legs, two poison fangs, two feelers, and usually two silk-spinning organs at the back end of the body; they spin silk to make cocoons for eggs or traps for prey
From this reading Buyda, beautiful city though it undoubtedly was, had become hateful to me as a veritable net of sinister intrigue, with that great relentless spider sitting in the midst marking down his prey.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading With a feeling of relief I struck the high road and entered the open country.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Buyda, beautiful city though it undoubtedly was, had become hateful to me as a veritable net of sinister intrigue, with that great relentless spider sitting in the midst marking down his prey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With a feeling of relief I struck the high road and entered the open country.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Buyda, beautiful city though it undoubtedly was, had become hateful to me as a veritable net of sinister intrigue, with that great relentless spider sitting in the midst marking down his prey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A WASTREL It was scarcely dawn when I rode out of Buyda on my way back to Schönvalhof.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Buyda, beautiful city though it undoubtedly was, had become hateful to me as a veritable net of sinister intrigue, with that great relentless spider sitting in the midst marking down his prey.
veritableadjectiveUS /ˈverɪtəbəl/
often used as intensifiers
From this reading Buyda, beautiful city though it undoubtedly was, had become hateful to me as a veritable net of sinister intrigue, with that great relentless spider sitting in the midst marking down his prey.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A WASTREL It was scarcely dawn when I rode out of Buyda on my way back to Schönvalhof.
WASTRELnoun
someone who dissipates resources self-indulgently
From this reading A WASTREL It was scarcely dawn when I rode out of Buyda on my way back to Schönvalhof.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A WASTREL It was scarcely dawn when I rode out of Buyda on my way back to Schönvalhof.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I reached Schönvalhof without incident, and before many people were astir.
at the time that
From this reading A WASTREL It was scarcely dawn when I rode out of Buyda on my way back to Schönvalhof.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The house was closed, and I was considerably reassured (for I had my fears), after ringing a loud peal at the bell, to see presently Lindheim's face at the window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a feeling of relief I struck the high road and entered the open country.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I reached Schönvalhof without incident, and before many people were astir.
