used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
anew
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
AntonynounUS /ˈæntəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading Of the many things that can be lost in one night, Roger Poole lost as much as any man can lose, Antony Poole lost more than any man should lose, and Iris--and I--but even a tale cannot play spy for ever, it must surely end somewhere.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Of the many things that can be lost in one night, Roger Poole lost as much as any man can lose, Antony Poole lost more than any man should lose, and Iris--and I--but even a tale cannot play spy for ever, it must surely end somewhere.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Then that other night, which I could rightly call the first, for it was the one which very definitely sent the ball rolling down the slope.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of the many things that can be lost in one night, Roger Poole lost as much as any man can lose, Antony Poole lost more than any man should lose, and Iris--and I--but even a tale cannot play spy for ever, it must surely end somewhere.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading (And yes, it must begin, too).
bonfiresnounUS /ˈbɑːnfaɪərz/
plural of “bonfire” — a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of the many things that can be lost in one night, Roger Poole lost as much as any man can lose, Antony Poole lost more than any man should lose, and Iris--and I--but even a tale cannot play spy for ever, it must surely end somewhere.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Then that other night, which I could rightly call the first, for it was the one which very definitely sent the ball rolling down the slope.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Of the many things that can be lost in one night, Roger Poole lost as much as any man can lose, Antony Poole lost more than any man should lose, and Iris--and I--but even a tale cannot play spy for ever, it must surely end somewhere.
cannot
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From this reading Of the many things that can be lost in one night, Roger Poole lost as much as any man can lose, Antony Poole lost more than any man should lose, and Iris--and I--but even a tale cannot play spy for ever, it must surely end somewhere.
colouringnounUS /ˈkʌlərrɪŋ/
a digestible substance used to give color to food
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Then that other night, which I could rightly call the first, for it was the one which very definitely sent the ball rolling down the slope.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then that other night, which I could rightly call the first, for it was the one which very definitely sent the ball rolling down the slope.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Of the many things that can be lost in one night, Roger Poole lost as much as any man can lose, Antony Poole lost more than any man should lose, and Iris--and I--but even a tale cannot play spy for ever, it must surely end somewhere.
divisible by two
From this reading Of the many things that can be lost in one night, Roger Poole lost as much as any man can lose, Antony Poole lost more than any man should lose, and Iris--and I--but even a tale cannot play spy for ever, it must surely end somewhere.
at any time
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Then that other night, which I could rightly call the first, for it was the one which very definitely sent the ball rolling down the slope.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of the many things that can be lost in one night, Roger Poole lost as much as any man can lose, Antony Poole lost more than any man should lose, and Iris--and I--but even a tale cannot play spy for ever, it must surely end somewhere.
come to pass
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of the many things that can be lost in one night, Roger Poole lost as much as any man can lose, Antony Poole lost more than any man should lose, and Iris--and I--but even a tale cannot play spy for ever, it must surely end somewhere.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
IrisnounUS /ˈaɪrəs/
plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
From this reading Of the many things that can be lost in one night, Roger Poole lost as much as any man can lose, Antony Poole lost more than any man should lose, and Iris--and I--but even a tale cannot play spy for ever, it must surely end somewhere.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of the many things that can be lost in one night, Roger Poole lost as much as any man can lose, Antony Poole lost more than any man should lose, and Iris--and I--but even a tale cannot play spy for ever, it must surely end somewhere.
immediately past
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Of the many things that can be lost in one night, Roger Poole lost as much as any man can lose, Antony Poole lost more than any man should lose, and Iris--and I--but even a tale cannot play spy for ever, it must surely end somewhere.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Of the many things that can be lost in one night, Roger Poole lost as much as any man can lose, Antony Poole lost more than any man should lose, and Iris--and I--but even a tale cannot play spy for ever, it must surely end somewhere.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Of the many things that can be lost in one night, Roger Poole lost as much as any man can lose, Antony Poole lost more than any man should lose, and Iris--and I--but even a tale cannot play spy for ever, it must surely end somewhere.
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 Of the many things that can be lost in one night, Roger Poole lost as much as any man can lose, Antony Poole lost more than any man should lose, and Iris--and I--but even a tale cannot play spy for ever, it must surely end somewhere.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Of the many things that can be lost in one night, Roger Poole lost as much as any man can lose, Antony Poole lost more than any man should lose, and Iris--and I--but even a tale cannot play spy for ever, it must surely end somewhere.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Of the many things that can be lost in one night, Roger Poole lost as much as any man can lose, Antony Poole lost more than any man should lose, and Iris--and I--but even a tale cannot play spy for ever, it must surely end somewhere.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Of the many things that can be lost in one night, Roger Poole lost as much as any man can lose, Antony Poole lost more than any man should lose, and Iris--and I--but even a tale cannot play spy for ever, it must surely end somewhere.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Of the many things that can be lost in one night, Roger Poole lost as much as any man can lose, Antony Poole lost more than any man should lose, and Iris--and I--but even a tale cannot play spy for ever, it must surely end somewhere.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Then that other night, which I could rightly call the first, for it was the one which very definitely sent the ball rolling down the slope.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Of the many things that can be lost in one night, Roger Poole lost as much as any man can lose, Antony Poole lost more than any man should lose, and Iris--and I--but even a tale cannot play spy for ever, it must surely end somewhere.
Poole
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of the many things that can be lost in one night, Roger Poole lost as much as any man can lose, Antony Poole lost more than any man should lose, and Iris--and I--but even a tale cannot play spy for ever, it must surely end somewhere.
rightlyadverbUS /ˈraɪtli/
with honesty
From this reading Then that other night, which I could rightly call the first, for it was the one which very definitely sent the ball rolling down the slope.
Roger
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From this reading Of the many things that can be lost in one night, Roger Poole lost as much as any man can lose, Antony Poole lost more than any man should lose, and Iris--and I--but even a tale cannot play spy for ever, it must surely end somewhere.
uttered with a trill
From this reading Then that other night, which I could rightly call the first, for it was the one which very definitely sent the ball rolling down the slope.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Then that other night, which I could rightly call the first, for it was the one which very definitely sent the ball rolling down the slope.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Of the many things that can be lost in one night, Roger Poole lost as much as any man can lose, Antony Poole lost more than any man should lose, and Iris--and I--but even a tale cannot play spy for ever, it must surely end somewhere.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
an elevated geological formation
From this reading Then that other night, which I could rightly call the first, for it was the one which very definitely sent the ball rolling down the slope.
in or at or to some place
From this reading Of the many things that can be lost in one night, Roger Poole lost as much as any man can lose, Antony Poole lost more than any man should lose, and Iris--and I--but even a tale cannot play spy for ever, it must surely end somewhere.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading Of the many things that can be lost in one night, Roger Poole lost as much as any man can lose, Antony Poole lost more than any man should lose, and Iris--and I--but even a tale cannot play spy for ever, it must surely end somewhere.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Of the many things that can be lost in one night, Roger Poole lost as much as any man can lose, Antony Poole lost more than any man should lose, and Iris--and I--but even a tale cannot play spy for ever, it must surely end somewhere.
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 the many things that can be lost in one night, Roger Poole lost as much as any man can lose, Antony Poole lost more than any man should lose, and Iris--and I--but even a tale cannot play spy for ever, it must surely end somewhere.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Of the many things that can be lost in one night, Roger Poole lost as much as any man can lose, Antony Poole lost more than any man should lose, and Iris--and I--but even a tale cannot play spy for ever, it must surely end somewhere.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of the many things that can be lost in one night, Roger Poole lost as much as any man can lose, Antony Poole lost more than any man should lose, and Iris--and I--but even a tale cannot play spy for ever, it must surely end somewhere.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then that other night, which I could rightly call the first, for it was the one which very definitely sent the ball rolling down the slope.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Of the many things that can be lost in one night, Roger Poole lost as much as any man can lose, Antony Poole lost more than any man should lose, and Iris--and I--but even a tale cannot play spy for ever, it must surely end somewhere.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading (And yes, it must begin, too).
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
precisely as stated
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then that other night, which I could rightly call the first, for it was the one which very definitely sent the ball rolling down the slope.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thus, as I try to shape my shadows as truly as I may, my memory is ever and again confronted by a few nights--mainly three, and very bonfires of nights they seem to me, with their high lights and sinister heat colouring all that came before and all that happened after; though, indeed, to two of us there was very little left that could happen after that third, and last, night....
an affirmative
From this reading (And yes, it must begin, too).
