used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a little while the good magician sat silent, in the darkness, as if he had not heard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading REST The good magician found his old enemy bleeding in the snow, and bound by thongs magic-strengthened, which he was powerless to break in his weakened condition.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Having seen that the enemy was broken and scattered, and that every mountaineer ran, inspired by no purpose except the saving of his own life, he lifted Bright Robe in his arms and carried him into one of the few lodges that remained standing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For a little while the good magician sat silent, in the darkness, as if he had not heard.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What now?” asked Bright Robe, with the courage of despair.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He loosened the thongs and poured water between the swollen lips.
bleedingnounUS /ˈbliːdɪŋ/
the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel
From this reading REST The good magician found his old enemy bleeding in the snow, and bound by thongs magic-strengthened, which he was powerless to break in his weakened condition.
confined by bonds
From this reading REST The good magician found his old enemy bleeding in the snow, and bound by thongs magic-strengthened, which he was powerless to break in his weakened condition.
terminate
From this reading REST The good magician found his old enemy bleeding in the snow, and bound by thongs magic-strengthened, which he was powerless to break in his weakened condition.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Having seen that the enemy was broken and scattered, and that every mountaineer ran, inspired by no purpose except the saving of his own life, he lifted Bright Robe in his arms and carried him into one of the few lodges that remained standing.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Having seen that the enemy was broken and scattered, and that every mountaineer ran, inspired by no purpose except the saving of his own life, he lifted Bright Robe in his arms and carried him into one of the few lodges that remained standing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading REST The good magician found his old enemy bleeding in the snow, and bound by thongs magic-strengthened, which he was powerless to break in his weakened condition.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Having seen that the enemy was broken and scattered, and that every mountaineer ran, inspired by no purpose except the saving of his own life, he lifted Bright Robe in his arms and carried him into one of the few lodges that remained standing.
a state at a particular time
From this reading REST The good magician found his old enemy bleeding in the snow, and bound by thongs magic-strengthened, which he was powerless to break in his weakened condition.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading “What now?” asked Bright Robe, with the courage of despair.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading For a little while the good magician sat silent, in the darkness, as if he had not heard.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading “What now?” asked Bright Robe, with the courage of despair.
an opposing military force
From this reading REST The good magician found his old enemy bleeding in the snow, and bound by thongs magic-strengthened, which he was powerless to break in his weakened condition.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Having seen that the enemy was broken and scattered, and that every mountaineer ran, inspired by no purpose except the saving of his own life, he lifted Bright Robe in his arms and carried him into one of the few lodges that remained standing.
apart from; not including
From this reading Having seen that the enemy was broken and scattered, and that every mountaineer ran, inspired by no purpose except the saving of his own life, he lifted Bright Robe in his arms and carried him into one of the few lodges that remained standing.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Having seen that the enemy was broken and scattered, and that every mountaineer ran, inspired by no purpose except the saving of his own life, he lifted Bright Robe in his arms and carried him into one of the few lodges that remained standing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a little while the good magician sat silent, in the darkness, as if he had not heard.
set up or found
From this reading REST The good magician found his old enemy bleeding in the snow, and bound by thongs magic-strengthened, which he was powerless to break in his weakened condition.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading REST The good magician found his old enemy bleeding in the snow, and bound by thongs magic-strengthened, which he was powerless to break in his weakened condition.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For a little while the good magician sat silent, in the darkness, as if he had not heard.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having seen that the enemy was broken and scattered, and that every mountaineer ran, inspired by no purpose except the saving of his own life, he lifted Bright Robe in his arms and carried him into one of the few lodges that remained standing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading REST The good magician found his old enemy bleeding in the snow, and bound by thongs magic-strengthened, which he was powerless to break in his weakened condition.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading For a little while the good magician sat silent, in the darkness, as if he had not heard.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Having seen that the enemy was broken and scattered, and that every mountaineer ran, inspired by no purpose except the saving of his own life, he lifted Bright Robe in his arms and carried him into one of the few lodges that remained standing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading REST The good magician found his old enemy bleeding in the snow, and bound by thongs magic-strengthened, which he was powerless to break in his weakened condition.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading For a little while the good magician sat silent, in the darkness, as if he had not heard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading REST The good magician found his old enemy bleeding in the snow, and bound by thongs magic-strengthened, which he was powerless to break in his weakened condition.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading Having seen that the enemy was broken and scattered, and that every mountaineer ran, inspired by no purpose except the saving of his own life, he lifted Bright Robe in his arms and carried him into one of the few lodges that remained standing.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Having seen that the enemy was broken and scattered, and that every mountaineer ran, inspired by no purpose except the saving of his own life, he lifted Bright Robe in his arms and carried him into one of the few lodges that remained standing.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Having seen that the enemy was broken and scattered, and that every mountaineer ran, inspired by no purpose except the saving of his own life, he lifted Bright Robe in his arms and carried him into one of the few lodges that remained standing.
held up in the air
From this reading Having seen that the enemy was broken and scattered, and that every mountaineer ran, inspired by no purpose except the saving of his own life, he lifted Bright Robe in his arms and carried him into one of the few lodges that remained standing.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading He loosened the thongs and poured water between the swollen lips.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For a little while the good magician sat silent, in the darkness, as if he had not heard.
lodgesnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒəz/
plural of “lodge” — English physicist who studied electromagnetic radiation and was a pioneer of radiotelegraphy (1851-1940)
From this reading Having seen that the enemy was broken and scattered, and that every mountaineer ran, inspired by no purpose except the saving of his own life, he lifted Bright Robe in his arms and carried him into one of the few lodges that remained standing.
loosenedadjectiveUS /ˈluːsənd/
straightened out
From this reading He loosened the thongs and poured water between the swollen lips.
magic-strengthened
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From this reading REST The good magician found his old enemy bleeding in the snow, and bound by thongs magic-strengthened, which he was powerless to break in his weakened condition.
magiciannounUS /məˈdʒɪʃ.ən/
A practitioner of magic and ancient arcane arts, often wielding deception and powerful spells.
From this reading REST The good magician found his old enemy bleeding in the snow, and bound by thongs magic-strengthened, which he was powerless to break in his weakened condition.
mountaineernounUS /ˈmaʊntɪnɪr/
someone who climbs mountains
From this reading Having seen that the enemy was broken and scattered, and that every mountaineer ran, inspired by no purpose except the saving of his own life, he lifted Bright Robe in his arms and carried him into one of the few lodges that remained standing.
not any; not one
From this reading Having seen that the enemy was broken and scattered, and that every mountaineer ran, inspired by no purpose except the saving of his own life, he lifted Bright Robe in his arms and carried him into one of the few lodges that remained standing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For a little while the good magician sat silent, in the darkness, as if he had not heard.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “What now?” asked Bright Robe, with the courage of despair.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Having seen that the enemy was broken and scattered, and that every mountaineer ran, inspired by no purpose except the saving of his own life, he lifted Bright Robe in his arms and carried him into one of the few lodges that remained standing.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading REST The good magician found his old enemy bleeding in the snow, and bound by thongs magic-strengthened, which he was powerless to break in his weakened condition.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Having seen that the enemy was broken and scattered, and that every mountaineer ran, inspired by no purpose except the saving of his own life, he lifted Bright Robe in his arms and carried him into one of the few lodges that remained standing.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Having seen that the enemy was broken and scattered, and that every mountaineer ran, inspired by no purpose except the saving of his own life, he lifted Bright Robe in his arms and carried him into one of the few lodges that remained standing.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading He loosened the thongs and poured water between the swollen lips.
powerlessadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərləs/
lacking power
From this reading REST The good magician found his old enemy bleeding in the snow, and bound by thongs magic-strengthened, which he was powerless to break in his weakened condition.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Having seen that the enemy was broken and scattered, and that every mountaineer ran, inspired by no purpose except the saving of his own life, he lifted Bright Robe in his arms and carried him into one of the few lodges that remained standing.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Having seen that the enemy was broken and scattered, and that every mountaineer ran, inspired by no purpose except the saving of his own life, he lifted Bright Robe in his arms and carried him into one of the few lodges that remained standing.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Having seen that the enemy was broken and scattered, and that every mountaineer ran, inspired by no purpose except the saving of his own life, he lifted Bright Robe in his arms and carried him into one of the few lodges that remained standing.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading REST The good magician found his old enemy bleeding in the snow, and bound by thongs magic-strengthened, which he was powerless to break in his weakened condition.
RobenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
From this reading Having seen that the enemy was broken and scattered, and that every mountaineer ran, inspired by no purpose except the saving of his own life, he lifted Bright Robe in his arms and carried him into one of the few lodges that remained standing.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading For a little while the good magician sat silent, in the darkness, as if he had not heard.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading Having seen that the enemy was broken and scattered, and that every mountaineer ran, inspired by no purpose except the saving of his own life, he lifted Bright Robe in his arms and carried him into one of the few lodges that remained standing.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading Having seen that the enemy was broken and scattered, and that every mountaineer ran, inspired by no purpose except the saving of his own life, he lifted Bright Robe in his arms and carried him into one of the few lodges that remained standing.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Having seen that the enemy was broken and scattered, and that every mountaineer ran, inspired by no purpose except the saving of his own life, he lifted Bright Robe in his arms and carried him into one of the few lodges that remained standing.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading For a little while the good magician sat silent, in the darkness, as if he had not heard.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading REST The good magician found his old enemy bleeding in the snow, and bound by thongs magic-strengthened, which he was powerless to break in his weakened condition.
having a supporting base
From this reading Having seen that the enemy was broken and scattered, and that every mountaineer ran, inspired by no purpose except the saving of his own life, he lifted Bright Robe in his arms and carried him into one of the few lodges that remained standing.
swollenadjectiveUS /ˈswoʊlən/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading He loosened the thongs and poured water between the swollen lips.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Having seen that the enemy was broken and scattered, and that every mountaineer ran, inspired by no purpose except the saving of his own life, he lifted Bright Robe in his arms and carried him into one of the few lodges that remained standing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REST The good magician found his old enemy bleeding in the snow, and bound by thongs magic-strengthened, which he was powerless to break in his weakened condition.
thongs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading REST The good magician found his old enemy bleeding in the snow, and bound by thongs magic-strengthened, which he was powerless to break in his weakened condition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading REST The good magician found his old enemy bleeding in the snow, and bound by thongs magic-strengthened, which he was powerless to break in his weakened condition.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading REST The good magician found his old enemy bleeding in the snow, and bound by thongs magic-strengthened, which he was powerless to break in his weakened condition.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading He loosened the thongs and poured water between the swollen lips.
weakenedadjectiveUS /ˈwiːkənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading REST The good magician found his old enemy bleeding in the snow, and bound by thongs magic-strengthened, which he was powerless to break in his weakened condition.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What now?” asked Bright Robe, with the courage of despair.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading REST The good magician found his old enemy bleeding in the snow, and bound by thongs magic-strengthened, which he was powerless to break in his weakened condition.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading For a little while the good magician sat silent, in the darkness, as if he had not heard.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “What now?” asked Bright Robe, with the courage of despair.
