used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was sunset at Holy Guard, and a strong wind blew from over the sea, where the tide was low, and the sands were purpled with the shadows of the clouds.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The breakers were white on the distant rocks and about the black islands scattered there upon the bosom of the sea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was sunset at Holy Guard, and a strong wind blew from over the sea, where the tide was low, and the sands were purpled with the shadows of the clouds.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was sunset at Holy Guard, and a strong wind blew from over the sea, where the tide was low, and the sands were purpled with the shadows of the clouds.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The breakers were white on the distant rocks and about the black islands scattered there upon the bosom of the sea.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading It was sunset at Holy Guard, and a strong wind blew from over the sea, where the tide was low, and the sands were purpled with the shadows of the clouds.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading The breakers were white on the distant rocks and about the black islands scattered there upon the bosom of the sea.
breakersnounUS /ˈbreɪkərz/
waves breaking on the shore
From this reading The breakers were white on the distant rocks and about the black islands scattered there upon the bosom of the sea.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Thus in the old days the Church knew well how to use the saints she herself had created.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading It was sunset at Holy Guard, and a strong wind blew from over the sea, where the tide was low, and the sands were purpled with the shadows of the clouds.
commandsnounUS /kəˈmændz/
plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Ruin possessed Holy Guard, for Jocelyn’s men had laboured hard to fulfil the commands of the mighty Pelinore.
conjureverbUS /ˈkɑːndʒər/
summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
From this reading She could conjure with many a magic name and frighten the froward with the shades of the dead.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could conjure with many a magic name and frighten the froward with the shades of the dead.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Thus in the old days the Church knew well how to use the saints she herself had created.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Thus in the old days the Church knew well how to use the saints she herself had created.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading She could conjure with many a magic name and frighten the froward with the shades of the dead.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading The breakers were white on the distant rocks and about the black islands scattered there upon the bosom of the sea.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ruin possessed Holy Guard, for Jocelyn’s men had laboured hard to fulfil the commands of the mighty Pelinore.
frightenverbUS /ˈfraɪtən/
cause fear in
From this reading She could conjure with many a magic name and frighten the froward with the shades of the dead.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was sunset at Holy Guard, and a strong wind blew from over the sea, where the tide was low, and the sands were purpled with the shadows of the clouds.
frowardadjective
habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition
From this reading She could conjure with many a magic name and frighten the froward with the shades of the dead.
fulfilverbUS /fʊlˈfɪl/
put in effect
From this reading Ruin possessed Holy Guard, for Jocelyn’s men had laboured hard to fulfil the commands of the mighty Pelinore.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading It was sunset at Holy Guard, and a strong wind blew from over the sea, where the tide was low, and the sands were purpled with the shadows of the clouds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ruin possessed Holy Guard, for Jocelyn’s men had laboured hard to fulfil the commands of the mighty Pelinore.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Ruin possessed Holy Guard, for Jocelyn’s men had laboured hard to fulfil the commands of the mighty Pelinore.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Thus in the old days the Church knew well how to use the saints she herself had created.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading It was sunset at Holy Guard, and a strong wind blew from over the sea, where the tide was low, and the sands were purpled with the shadows of the clouds.
how
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From this reading Thus in the old days the Church knew well how to use the saints she herself had created.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thus in the old days the Church knew well how to use the saints she herself had created.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The breakers were white on the distant rocks and about the black islands scattered there upon the bosom of the sea.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was sunset at Holy Guard, and a strong wind blew from over the sea, where the tide was low, and the sands were purpled with the shadows of the clouds.
Jocelyn's
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From this reading Ruin possessed Holy Guard, for Jocelyn’s men had laboured hard to fulfil the commands of the mighty Pelinore.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Thus in the old days the Church knew well how to use the saints she herself had created.
labouredadjective
lacking natural ease
From this reading Ruin possessed Holy Guard, for Jocelyn’s men had laboured hard to fulfil the commands of the mighty Pelinore.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It was sunset at Holy Guard, and a strong wind blew from over the sea, where the tide was low, and the sands were purpled with the shadows of the clouds.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading She could conjure with many a magic name and frighten the froward with the shades of the dead.
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 She could conjure with many a magic name and frighten the froward with the shades of the dead.
the force of workers available
From this reading Ruin possessed Holy Guard, for Jocelyn’s men had laboured hard to fulfil the commands of the mighty Pelinore.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Ruin possessed Holy Guard, for Jocelyn’s men had laboured hard to fulfil the commands of the mighty Pelinore.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She could conjure with many a magic name and frighten the froward with the shades of the dead.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was sunset at Holy Guard, and a strong wind blew from over the sea, where the tide was low, and the sands were purpled with the shadows of the clouds.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Thus in the old days the Church knew well how to use the saints she herself had created.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The breakers were white on the distant rocks and about the black islands scattered there upon the bosom of the sea.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was sunset at Holy Guard, and a strong wind blew from over the sea, where the tide was low, and the sands were purpled with the shadows of the clouds.
Pelinore
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From this reading Ruin possessed Holy Guard, for Jocelyn’s men had laboured hard to fulfil the commands of the mighty Pelinore.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Ruin possessed Holy Guard, for Jocelyn’s men had laboured hard to fulfil the commands of the mighty Pelinore.
purpled
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From this reading It was sunset at Holy Guard, and a strong wind blew from over the sea, where the tide was low, and the sands were purpled with the shadows of the clouds.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The breakers were white on the distant rocks and about the black islands scattered there upon the bosom of the sea.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Ruin possessed Holy Guard, for Jocelyn’s men had laboured hard to fulfil the commands of the mighty Pelinore.
saintsnounUS /seɪnts/
plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading Thus in the old days the Church knew well how to use the saints she herself had created.
sandsnounUS /sændz/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading It was sunset at Holy Guard, and a strong wind blew from over the sea, where the tide was low, and the sands were purpled with the shadows of the clouds.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading The breakers were white on the distant rocks and about the black islands scattered there upon the bosom of the sea.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading It was sunset at Holy Guard, and a strong wind blew from over the sea, where the tide was low, and the sands were purpled with the shadows of the clouds.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading She could conjure with many a magic name and frighten the froward with the shades of the dead.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading It was sunset at Holy Guard, and a strong wind blew from over the sea, where the tide was low, and the sands were purpled with the shadows of the clouds.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thus in the old days the Church knew well how to use the saints she herself had created.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading It was sunset at Holy Guard, and a strong wind blew from over the sea, where the tide was low, and the sands were purpled with the shadows of the clouds.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading It was sunset at Holy Guard, and a strong wind blew from over the sea, where the tide was low, and the sands were purpled with the shadows of the clouds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was sunset at Holy Guard, and a strong wind blew from over the sea, where the tide was low, and the sands were purpled with the shadows of the clouds.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The breakers were white on the distant rocks and about the black islands scattered there upon the bosom of the sea.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus in the old days the Church knew well how to use the saints she herself had created.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading It was sunset at Holy Guard, and a strong wind blew from over the sea, where the tide was low, and the sands were purpled with the shadows of the clouds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ruin possessed Holy Guard, for Jocelyn’s men had laboured hard to fulfil the commands of the mighty Pelinore.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The breakers were white on the distant rocks and about the black islands scattered there upon the bosom of the sea.
the act of using
From this reading Thus in the old days the Church knew well how to use the saints she herself had created.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was sunset at Holy Guard, and a strong wind blew from over the sea, where the tide was low, and the sands were purpled with the shadows of the clouds.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Thus in the old days the Church knew well how to use the saints she herself had created.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was sunset at Holy Guard, and a strong wind blew from over the sea, where the tide was low, and the sands were purpled with the shadows of the clouds.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was sunset at Holy Guard, and a strong wind blew from over the sea, where the tide was low, and the sands were purpled with the shadows of the clouds.
a Caucasian
From this reading The breakers were white on the distant rocks and about the black islands scattered there upon the bosom of the sea.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading It was sunset at Holy Guard, and a strong wind blew from over the sea, where the tide was low, and the sands were purpled with the shadows of the clouds.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was sunset at Holy Guard, and a strong wind blew from over the sea, where the tide was low, and the sands were purpled with the shadows of the clouds.
