Chapter XXII

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

From this reading OF HOW SIR RICHARD LISTENED TO A STORY IN THE FOREST When Sir Richard came again into the outer hut Tyrrell was setting a pot to boil upon the fire.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading As he bent above the red blaze, dropping pinches of various herbs within the kettle the while he peered closely, from time to time, into the open pages of a book lying beside him upon a stool, he minded the young knight of a black wizard, engaged in weaving some unholy incantation.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading I' faith, and what a smell is here!" he added, taking up a staff and starting, lame and halting, for the door.

anew

From this reading OF HOW SIR RICHARD LISTENED TO A STORY IN THE FOREST When Sir Richard came again into the outer hut Tyrrell was setting a pot to boil upon the fire.

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

From this reading I' faith, and what a smell is here!" he added, taking up a staff and starting, lame and halting, for the door.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading "We must procure us another herb to complete the nostrum.

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

From this reading As he bent above the red blaze, dropping pinches of various herbs within the kettle the while he peered closely, from time to time, into the open pages of a book lying beside him upon a stool, he minded the young knight of a black wizard, engaged in weaving some unholy incantation.

have

From this reading "Bear me company over the hills, Sir Richard," he said presently, setting the now steaming pot upon the ground.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading As he bent above the red blaze, dropping pinches of various herbs within the kettle the while he peered closely, from time to time, into the open pages of a book lying beside him upon a stool, he minded the young knight of a black wizard, engaged in weaving some unholy incantation.

next to; at the side of

From this reading As he bent above the red blaze, dropping pinches of various herbs within the kettle the while he peered closely, from time to time, into the open pages of a book lying beside him upon a stool, he minded the young knight of a black wizard, engaged in weaving some unholy incantation.

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

From this reading As he bent above the red blaze, dropping pinches of various herbs within the kettle the while he peered closely, from time to time, into the open pages of a book lying beside him upon a stool, he minded the young knight of a black wizard, engaged in weaving some unholy incantation.

a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading As he bent above the red blaze, dropping pinches of various herbs within the kettle the while he peered closely, from time to time, into the open pages of a book lying beside him upon a stool, he minded the young knight of a black wizard, engaged in weaving some unholy incantation.

come to the boiling point and change from a liquid to vapor

From this reading OF HOW SIR RICHARD LISTENED TO A STORY IN THE FOREST When Sir Richard came again into the outer hut Tyrrell was setting a pot to boil upon the fire.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading As he bent above the red blaze, dropping pinches of various herbs within the kettle the while he peered closely, from time to time, into the open pages of a book lying beside him upon a stool, he minded the young knight of a black wizard, engaged in weaving some unholy incantation.

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

From this reading OF HOW SIR RICHARD LISTENED TO A STORY IN THE FOREST When Sir Richard came again into the outer hut Tyrrell was setting a pot to boil upon the fire.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading As he bent above the red blaze, dropping pinches of various herbs within the kettle the while he peered closely, from time to time, into the open pages of a book lying beside him upon a stool, he minded the young knight of a black wizard, engaged in weaving some unholy incantation.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading "Bear me company over the hills, Sir Richard," he said presently, setting the now steaming pot upon the ground.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading "We must procure us another herb to complete the nostrum.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading I' faith, and what a smell is here!" he added, taking up a staff and starting, lame and halting, for the door.

coming down freely under the influence of gravity

From this reading As he bent above the red blaze, dropping pinches of various herbs within the kettle the while he peered closely, from time to time, into the open pages of a book lying beside him upon a stool, he minded the young knight of a black wizard, engaged in weaving some unholy incantation.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading As he bent above the red blaze, dropping pinches of various herbs within the kettle the while he peered closely, from time to time, into the open pages of a book lying beside him upon a stool, he minded the young knight of a black wizard, engaged in weaving some unholy incantation.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading I' faith, and what a smell is here!" he added, taking up a staff and starting, lame and halting, for the door.

start firing a weapon

From this reading OF HOW SIR RICHARD LISTENED TO A STORY IN THE FOREST When Sir Richard came again into the outer hut Tyrrell was setting a pot to boil upon the fire.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I' faith, and what a smell is here!" he added, taking up a staff and starting, lame and halting, for the door.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading OF HOW SIR RICHARD LISTENED TO A STORY IN THE FOREST When Sir Richard came again into the outer hut Tyrrell was setting a pot to boil upon the fire.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As he bent above the red blaze, dropping pinches of various herbs within the kettle the while he peered closely, from time to time, into the open pages of a book lying beside him upon a stool, he minded the young knight of a black wizard, engaged in weaving some unholy incantation.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading "Bear me company over the hills, Sir Richard," he said presently, setting the now steaming pot upon the ground.

disabled in the feet or legs

From this reading I' faith, and what a smell is here!" he added, taking up a staff and starting, lame and halting, for the door.

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

From this reading As he bent above the red blaze, dropping pinches of various herbs within the kettle the while he peered closely, from time to time, into the open pages of a book lying beside him upon a stool, he minded the young knight of a black wizard, engaged in weaving some unholy incantation.

a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

From this reading "We must procure us another herb to complete the nostrum.

plural of “herb” — a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

From this reading As he bent above the red blaze, dropping pinches of various herbs within the kettle the while he peered closely, from time to time, into the open pages of a book lying beside him upon a stool, he minded the young knight of a black wizard, engaged in weaving some unholy incantation.

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

From this reading I' faith, and what a smell is here!" he added, taking up a staff and starting, lame and halting, for the door.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading "Bear me company over the hills, Sir Richard," he said presently, setting the now steaming pot upon the ground.

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

From this reading As he bent above the red blaze, dropping pinches of various herbs within the kettle the while he peered closely, from time to time, into the open pages of a book lying beside him upon a stool, he minded the young knight of a black wizard, engaged in weaving some unholy incantation.

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

From this reading OF HOW SIR RICHARD LISTENED TO A STORY IN THE FOREST When Sir Richard came again into the outer hut Tyrrell was setting a pot to boil upon the fire.

temporary military shelter

From this reading OF HOW SIR RICHARD LISTENED TO A STORY IN THE FOREST When Sir Richard came again into the outer hut Tyrrell was setting a pot to boil upon the fire.

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

From this reading I' faith, and what a smell is here!" he added, taking up a staff and starting, lame and halting, for the door.

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

From this reading OF HOW SIR RICHARD LISTENED TO A STORY IN THE FOREST When Sir Richard came again into the outer hut Tyrrell was setting a pot to boil upon the fire.

A series of words said as a magic spell or charm to summon supernatural forces.

From this reading As he bent above the red blaze, dropping pinches of various herbs within the kettle the while he peered closely, from time to time, into the open pages of a book lying beside him upon a stool, he minded the young knight of a black wizard, engaged in weaving some unholy incantation.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading OF HOW SIR RICHARD LISTENED TO A STORY IN THE FOREST When Sir Richard came again into the outer hut Tyrrell was setting a pot to boil upon the fire.

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

From this reading I' faith, and what a smell is here!" he added, taking up a staff and starting, lame and halting, for the door.

a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid

From this reading As he bent above the red blaze, dropping pinches of various herbs within the kettle the while he peered closely, from time to time, into the open pages of a book lying beside him upon a stool, he minded the young knight of a black wizard, engaged in weaving some unholy incantation.

originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading As he bent above the red blaze, dropping pinches of various herbs within the kettle the while he peered closely, from time to time, into the open pages of a book lying beside him upon a stool, he minded the young knight of a black wizard, engaged in weaving some unholy incantation.

someone who doesn't understand what is going on

From this reading I' faith, and what a smell is here!" he added, taking up a staff and starting, lame and halting, for the door.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading OF HOW SIR RICHARD LISTENED TO A STORY IN THE FOREST When Sir Richard came again into the outer hut Tyrrell was setting a pot to boil upon the fire.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading As he bent above the red blaze, dropping pinches of various herbs within the kettle the while he peered closely, from time to time, into the open pages of a book lying beside him upon a stool, he minded the young knight of a black wizard, engaged in weaving some unholy incantation.

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

From this reading "Bear me company over the hills, Sir Richard," he said presently, setting the now steaming pot upon the ground.

(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified

From this reading As he bent above the red blaze, dropping pinches of various herbs within the kettle the while he peered closely, from time to time, into the open pages of a book lying beside him upon a stool, he minded the young knight of a black wizard, engaged in weaving some unholy incantation.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "We must procure us another herb to complete the nostrum.

hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemists

From this reading "We must procure us another herb to complete the nostrum.

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

From this reading "Bear me company over the hills, Sir Richard," he said presently, setting the now steaming pot upon the ground.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OF HOW SIR RICHARD LISTENED TO A STORY IN THE FOREST When Sir Richard came again into the outer hut Tyrrell was setting a pot to boil upon the fire.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading As he bent above the red blaze, dropping pinches of various herbs within the kettle the while he peered closely, from time to time, into the open pages of a book lying beside him upon a stool, he minded the young knight of a black wizard, engaged in weaving some unholy incantation.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading OF HOW SIR RICHARD LISTENED TO A STORY IN THE FOREST When Sir Richard came again into the outer hut Tyrrell was setting a pot to boil upon the fire.

above and across; more than

From this reading "Bear me company over the hills, Sir Richard," he said presently, setting the now steaming pot upon the ground.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading As he bent above the red blaze, dropping pinches of various herbs within the kettle the while he peered closely, from time to time, into the open pages of a book lying beside him upon a stool, he minded the young knight of a black wizard, engaged in weaving some unholy incantation.

past form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading As he bent above the red blaze, dropping pinches of various herbs within the kettle the while he peered closely, from time to time, into the open pages of a book lying beside him upon a stool, he minded the young knight of a black wizard, engaged in weaving some unholy incantation.

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

From this reading As he bent above the red blaze, dropping pinches of various herbs within the kettle the while he peered closely, from time to time, into the open pages of a book lying beside him upon a stool, he minded the young knight of a black wizard, engaged in weaving some unholy incantation.

metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid

From this reading OF HOW SIR RICHARD LISTENED TO A STORY IN THE FOREST When Sir Richard came again into the outer hut Tyrrell was setting a pot to boil upon the fire.

in the near future

From this reading "Bear me company over the hills, Sir Richard," he said presently, setting the now steaming pot upon the ground.

get by special effort

From this reading "We must procure us another herb to complete the nostrum.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading As he bent above the red blaze, dropping pinches of various herbs within the kettle the while he peered closely, from time to time, into the open pages of a book lying beside him upon a stool, he minded the young knight of a black wizard, engaged in weaving some unholy incantation.

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

From this reading OF HOW SIR RICHARD LISTENED TO A STORY IN THE FOREST When Sir Richard came again into the outer hut Tyrrell was setting a pot to boil upon the fire.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Bear me company over the hills, Sir Richard," he said presently, setting the now steaming pot upon the ground.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading OF HOW SIR RICHARD LISTENED TO A STORY IN THE FOREST When Sir Richard came again into the outer hut Tyrrell was setting a pot to boil upon the fire.

term of address for a man

From this reading OF HOW SIR RICHARD LISTENED TO A STORY IN THE FOREST When Sir Richard came again into the outer hut Tyrrell was setting a pot to boil upon the fire.

the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading I' faith, and what a smell is here!" he added, taking up a staff and starting, lame and halting, for the door.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading As he bent above the red blaze, dropping pinches of various herbs within the kettle the while he peered closely, from time to time, into the open pages of a book lying beside him upon a stool, he minded the young knight of a black wizard, engaged in weaving some unholy incantation.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading I' faith, and what a smell is here!" he added, taking up a staff and starting, lame and halting, for the door.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading I' faith, and what a smell is here!" he added, taking up a staff and starting, lame and halting, for the door.

filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist

From this reading "Bear me company over the hills, Sir Richard," he said presently, setting the now steaming pot upon the ground.

a simple seat without a back or arms

From this reading As he bent above the red blaze, dropping pinches of various herbs within the kettle the while he peered closely, from time to time, into the open pages of a book lying beside him upon a stool, he minded the young knight of a black wizard, engaged in weaving some unholy incantation.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading OF HOW SIR RICHARD LISTENED TO A STORY IN THE FOREST When Sir Richard came again into the outer hut Tyrrell was setting a pot to boil upon the fire.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading I' faith, and what a smell is here!" he added, taking up a staff and starting, lame and halting, for the door.

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

From this reading OF HOW SIR RICHARD LISTENED TO A STORY IN THE FOREST When Sir Richard came again into the outer hut Tyrrell was setting a pot to boil upon the fire.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading As he bent above the red blaze, dropping pinches of various herbs within the kettle the while he peered closely, from time to time, into the open pages of a book lying beside him upon a stool, he minded the young knight of a black wizard, engaged in weaving some unholy incantation.

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

From this reading OF HOW SIR RICHARD LISTENED TO A STORY IN THE FOREST When Sir Richard came again into the outer hut Tyrrell was setting a pot to boil upon the fire.

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From this reading OF HOW SIR RICHARD LISTENED TO A STORY IN THE FOREST When Sir Richard came again into the outer hut Tyrrell was setting a pot to boil upon the fire.

not hallowed or consecrated

From this reading As he bent above the red blaze, dropping pinches of various herbs within the kettle the while he peered closely, from time to time, into the open pages of a book lying beside him upon a stool, he minded the young knight of a black wizard, engaged in weaving some unholy incantation.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading I' faith, and what a smell is here!" he added, taking up a staff and starting, lame and halting, for the door.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading OF HOW SIR RICHARD LISTENED TO A STORY IN THE FOREST When Sir Richard came again into the outer hut Tyrrell was setting a pot to boil upon the fire.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "We must procure us another herb to complete the nostrum.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading As he bent above the red blaze, dropping pinches of various herbs within the kettle the while he peered closely, from time to time, into the open pages of a book lying beside him upon a stool, he minded the young knight of a black wizard, engaged in weaving some unholy incantation.

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

From this reading OF HOW SIR RICHARD LISTENED TO A STORY IN THE FOREST When Sir Richard came again into the outer hut Tyrrell was setting a pot to boil upon the fire.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We must procure us another herb to complete the nostrum.

creating fabric

From this reading As he bent above the red blaze, dropping pinches of various herbs within the kettle the while he peered closely, from time to time, into the open pages of a book lying beside him upon a stool, he minded the young knight of a black wizard, engaged in weaving some unholy incantation.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I' faith, and what a smell is here!" he added, taking up a staff and starting, lame and halting, for the door.

at the time that

From this reading OF HOW SIR RICHARD LISTENED TO A STORY IN THE FOREST When Sir Richard came again into the outer hut Tyrrell was setting a pot to boil upon the fire.

during the time that

From this reading As he bent above the red blaze, dropping pinches of various herbs within the kettle the while he peered closely, from time to time, into the open pages of a book lying beside him upon a stool, he minded the young knight of a black wizard, engaged in weaving some unholy incantation.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading As he bent above the red blaze, dropping pinches of various herbs within the kettle the while he peered closely, from time to time, into the open pages of a book lying beside him upon a stool, he minded the young knight of a black wizard, engaged in weaving some unholy incantation.

someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

From this reading As he bent above the red blaze, dropping pinches of various herbs within the kettle the while he peered closely, from time to time, into the open pages of a book lying beside him upon a stool, he minded the young knight of a black wizard, engaged in weaving some unholy incantation.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading As he bent above the red blaze, dropping pinches of various herbs within the kettle the while he peered closely, from time to time, into the open pages of a book lying beside him upon a stool, he minded the young knight of a black wizard, engaged in weaving some unholy incantation.