Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading Thinking of these things, he reached a bend in the corridor where two ways met.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Could she but release herself from the deep darkness that surrounded her, all her own magic would return to her, and then, in spite of all his guards, she might be able by means of one of her clever tricks, to make her way to liberty.

anew

From this reading He remembered, too, how often she had baffled and eluded him before he had imprisoned her, and he knew that it was not entirely impossible that she might do so again.

(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 Could she but release herself from the deep darkness that surrounded her, all her own magic would return to her, and then, in spite of all his guards, she might be able by means of one of her clever tricks, to make her way to liberty.

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

From this reading When the Wizard parted from his sister, he believed that she was hopelessly in his power, but as he proceeded on his way, he began to recall to himself how defiantly she had borne herself at the last, and with what confidence she had spoken.

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

From this reading When the Wizard parted from his sister, he believed that she was hopelessly in his power, but as he proceeded on his way, he began to recall to himself how defiantly she had borne herself at the last, and with what confidence she had spoken.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When the Wizard parted from his sister, he believed that she was hopelessly in his power, but as he proceeded on his way, he began to recall to himself how defiantly she had borne herself at the last, and with what confidence she had spoken.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The one went directly on to the Cave Hall, but the other led away into that remote and dangerous part of the cavern where lay the Pit of Fumes.

people who are frustrated and perplexed

From this reading He remembered, too, how often she had baffled and eluded him before he had imprisoned her, and he knew that it was not entirely impossible that she might do so again.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Could she but release herself from the deep darkness that surrounded her, all her own magic would return to her, and then, in spite of all his guards, she might be able by means of one of her clever tricks, to make her way to liberty.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He remembered, too, how often she had baffled and eluded him before he had imprisoned her, and he knew that it was not entirely impossible that she might do so again.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading When the Wizard parted from his sister, he believed that she was hopelessly in his power, but as he proceeded on his way, he began to recall to himself how defiantly she had borne herself at the last, and with what confidence she had spoken.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading When the Wizard parted from his sister, he believed that she was hopelessly in his power, but as he proceeded on his way, he began to recall to himself how defiantly she had borne herself at the last, and with what confidence she had spoken.

form a curve

From this reading Thinking of these things, he reached a bend in the corridor where two ways met.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading When the Wizard parted from his sister, he believed that she was hopelessly in his power, but as he proceeded on his way, he began to recall to himself how defiantly she had borne herself at the last, and with what confidence she had spoken.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading When the Wizard parted from his sister, he believed that she was hopelessly in his power, but as he proceeded on his way, he began to recall to himself how defiantly she had borne herself at the last, and with what confidence she had spoken.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Could she but release herself from the deep darkness that surrounded her, all her own magic would return to her, and then, in spite of all his guards, she might be able by means of one of her clever tricks, to make her way to liberty.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading The one went directly on to the Cave Hall, but the other led away into that remote and dangerous part of the cavern where lay the Pit of Fumes.

A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.

From this reading The one went directly on to the Cave Hall, but the other led away into that remote and dangerous part of the cavern where lay the Pit of Fumes.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading Could she but release herself from the deep darkness that surrounded her, all her own magic would return to her, and then, in spite of all his guards, she might be able by means of one of her clever tricks, to make her way to liberty.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading When the Wizard parted from his sister, he believed that she was hopelessly in his power, but as he proceeded on his way, he began to recall to himself how defiantly she had borne herself at the last, and with what confidence she had spoken.

an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading Thinking of these things, he reached a bend in the corridor where two ways met.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Could she but release herself from the deep darkness that surrounded her, all her own magic would return to her, and then, in spite of all his guards, she might be able by means of one of her clever tricks, to make her way to liberty.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading The one went directly on to the Cave Hall, but the other led away into that remote and dangerous part of the cavern where lay the Pit of Fumes.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Could she but release herself from the deep darkness that surrounded her, all her own magic would return to her, and then, in spite of all his guards, she might be able by means of one of her clever tricks, to make her way to liberty.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Could she but release herself from the deep darkness that surrounded her, all her own magic would return to her, and then, in spite of all his guards, she might be able by means of one of her clever tricks, to make her way to liberty.

in a rebellious manner

From this reading When the Wizard parted from his sister, he believed that she was hopelessly in his power, but as he proceeded on his way, he began to recall to himself how defiantly she had borne herself at the last, and with what confidence she had spoken.

without deviation

From this reading The one went directly on to the Cave Hall, but the other led away into that remote and dangerous part of the cavern where lay the Pit of Fumes.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He remembered, too, how often she had baffled and eluded him before he had imprisoned her, and he knew that it was not entirely impossible that she might do so again.

past form of “elude” — escape, either physically or mentally

From this reading He remembered, too, how often she had baffled and eluded him before he had imprisoned her, and he knew that it was not entirely impossible that she might do so again.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading He remembered, too, how often she had baffled and eluded him before he had imprisoned her, and he knew that it was not entirely impossible that she might do so again.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When the Wizard parted from his sister, he believed that she was hopelessly in his power, but as he proceeded on his way, he began to recall to himself how defiantly she had borne herself at the last, and with what confidence she had spoken.

gases ejected from an engine as waste products

From this reading The one went directly on to the Cave Hall, but the other led away into that remote and dangerous part of the cavern where lay the Pit of Fumes.

plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Could she but release herself from the deep darkness that surrounded her, all her own magic would return to her, and then, in spite of all his guards, she might be able by means of one of her clever tricks, to make her way to liberty.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading When the Wizard parted from his sister, he believed that she was hopelessly in his power, but as he proceeded on his way, he began to recall to himself how defiantly she had borne herself at the last, and with what confidence she had spoken.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The one went directly on to the Cave Hall, but the other led away into that remote and dangerous part of the cavern where lay the Pit of Fumes.

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

From this reading When the Wizard parted from his sister, he believed that she was hopelessly in his power, but as he proceeded on his way, he began to recall to himself how defiantly she had borne herself at the last, and with what confidence she had spoken.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He remembered, too, how often she had baffled and eluded him before he had imprisoned her, and he knew that it was not entirely impossible that she might do so again.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading When the Wizard parted from his sister, he believed that she was hopelessly in his power, but as he proceeded on his way, he began to recall to himself how defiantly she had borne herself at the last, and with what confidence she had spoken.

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

From this reading He remembered, too, how often she had baffled and eluded him before he had imprisoned her, and he knew that it was not entirely impossible that she might do so again.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading When the Wizard parted from his sister, he believed that she was hopelessly in his power, but as he proceeded on his way, he began to recall to himself how defiantly she had borne herself at the last, and with what confidence she had spoken.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading When the Wizard parted from his sister, he believed that she was hopelessly in his power, but as he proceeded on his way, he began to recall to himself how defiantly she had borne herself at the last, and with what confidence she had spoken.

in a hopeless manner

From this reading When the Wizard parted from his sister, he believed that she was hopelessly in his power, but as he proceeded on his way, he began to recall to himself how defiantly she had borne herself at the last, and with what confidence she had spoken.

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From this reading When the Wizard parted from his sister, he believed that she was hopelessly in his power, but as he proceeded on his way, he began to recall to himself how defiantly she had borne herself at the last, and with what confidence she had spoken.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading He remembered, too, how often she had baffled and eluded him before he had imprisoned her, and he knew that it was not entirely impossible that she might do so again.

being in captivity

From this reading He remembered, too, how often she had baffled and eluded him before he had imprisoned her, and he knew that it was not entirely impossible that she might do so again.

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

From this reading When the Wizard parted from his sister, he believed that she was hopelessly in his power, but as he proceeded on his way, he began to recall to himself how defiantly she had borne herself at the last, and with what confidence she had spoken.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The one went directly on to the Cave Hall, but the other led away into that remote and dangerous part of the cavern where lay the Pit of Fumes.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He remembered, too, how often she had baffled and eluded him before he had imprisoned her, and he knew that it was not entirely impossible that she might do so again.

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 He remembered, too, how often she had baffled and eluded him before he had imprisoned her, and he knew that it was not entirely impossible that she might do so again.

immediately past

From this reading When the Wizard parted from his sister, he believed that she was hopelessly in his power, but as he proceeded on his way, he began to recall to himself how defiantly she had borne herself at the last, and with what confidence she had spoken.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The one went directly on to the Cave Hall, but the other led away into that remote and dangerous part of the cavern where lay the Pit of Fumes.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading The one went directly on to the Cave Hall, but the other led away into that remote and dangerous part of the cavern where lay the Pit of Fumes.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading Could she but release herself from the deep darkness that surrounded her, all her own magic would return to her, and then, in spite of all his guards, she might be able by means of one of her clever tricks, to make her way to liberty.

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading Could she but release herself from the deep darkness that surrounded her, all her own magic would return to her, and then, in spite of all his guards, she might be able by means of one of her clever tricks, to make her way to liberty.

engage in

From this reading Could she but release herself from the deep darkness that surrounded her, all her own magic would return to her, and then, in spite of all his guards, she might be able by means of one of her clever tricks, to make her way to liberty.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Could she but release herself from the deep darkness that surrounded her, all her own magic would return to her, and then, in spite of all his guards, she might be able by means of one of her clever tricks, to make her way to liberty.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Thinking of these things, he reached a bend in the corridor where two ways met.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He remembered, too, how often she had baffled and eluded him before he had imprisoned her, and he knew that it was not entirely impossible that she might do so again.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He remembered, too, how often she had baffled and eluded him before he had imprisoned her, and he knew that it was not entirely impossible that she might do so again.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Could she but release herself from the deep darkness that surrounded her, all her own magic would return to her, and then, in spite of all his guards, she might be able by means of one of her clever tricks, to make her way to liberty.

many times at short intervals

From this reading He remembered, too, how often she had baffled and eluded him before he had imprisoned her, and he knew that it was not entirely impossible that she might do so again.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When the Wizard parted from his sister, he believed that she was hopelessly in his power, but as he proceeded on his way, he began to recall to himself how defiantly she had borne herself at the last, and with what confidence she had spoken.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Could she but release herself from the deep darkness that surrounded her, all her own magic would return to her, and then, in spite of all his guards, she might be able by means of one of her clever tricks, to make her way to liberty.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The one went directly on to the Cave Hall, but the other led away into that remote and dangerous part of the cavern where lay the Pit of Fumes.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Could she but release herself from the deep darkness that surrounded her, all her own magic would return to her, and then, in spite of all his guards, she might be able by means of one of her clever tricks, to make her way to liberty.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The one went directly on to the Cave Hall, but the other led away into that remote and dangerous part of the cavern where lay the Pit of Fumes.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading When the Wizard parted from his sister, he believed that she was hopelessly in his power, but as he proceeded on his way, he began to recall to himself how defiantly she had borne herself at the last, and with what confidence she had spoken.

A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.

From this reading The one went directly on to the Cave Hall, but the other led away into that remote and dangerous part of the cavern where lay the Pit of Fumes.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading When the Wizard parted from his sister, he believed that she was hopelessly in his power, but as he proceeded on his way, he began to recall to himself how defiantly she had borne herself at the last, and with what confidence she had spoken.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading When the Wizard parted from his sister, he believed that she was hopelessly in his power, but as he proceeded on his way, he began to recall to himself how defiantly she had borne herself at the last, and with what confidence she had spoken.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Thinking of these things, he reached a bend in the corridor where two ways met.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading When the Wizard parted from his sister, he believed that she was hopelessly in his power, but as he proceeded on his way, he began to recall to himself how defiantly she had borne herself at the last, and with what confidence she had spoken.

release, as from one's grip

From this reading Could she but release herself from the deep darkness that surrounded her, all her own magic would return to her, and then, in spite of all his guards, she might be able by means of one of her clever tricks, to make her way to liberty.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading He remembered, too, how often she had baffled and eluded him before he had imprisoned her, and he knew that it was not entirely impossible that she might do so again.

located far away spatially

From this reading The one went directly on to the Cave Hall, but the other led away into that remote and dangerous part of the cavern where lay the Pit of Fumes.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Could she but release herself from the deep darkness that surrounded her, all her own magic would return to her, and then, in spite of all his guards, she might be able by means of one of her clever tricks, to make her way to liberty.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When the Wizard parted from his sister, he believed that she was hopelessly in his power, but as he proceeded on his way, he began to recall to himself how defiantly she had borne herself at the last, and with what confidence she had spoken.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading When the Wizard parted from his sister, he believed that she was hopelessly in his power, but as he proceeded on his way, he began to recall to himself how defiantly she had borne herself at the last, and with what confidence she had spoken.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He remembered, too, how often she had baffled and eluded him before he had imprisoned her, and he knew that it was not entirely impossible that she might do so again.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Could she but release herself from the deep darkness that surrounded her, all her own magic would return to her, and then, in spite of all his guards, she might be able by means of one of her clever tricks, to make her way to liberty.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading When the Wizard parted from his sister, he believed that she was hopelessly in his power, but as he proceeded on his way, he began to recall to himself how defiantly she had borne herself at the last, and with what confidence she had spoken.

confined on all sides

From this reading Could she but release herself from the deep darkness that surrounded her, all her own magic would return to her, and then, in spite of all his guards, she might be able by means of one of her clever tricks, to make her way to liberty.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When the Wizard parted from his sister, he believed that she was hopelessly in his power, but as he proceeded on his way, he began to recall to himself how defiantly she had borne herself at the last, and with what confidence she had spoken.

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

From this reading When the Wizard parted from his sister, he believed that she was hopelessly in his power, but as he proceeded on his way, he began to recall to himself how defiantly she had borne herself at the last, and with what confidence she had spoken.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Could she but release herself from the deep darkness that surrounded her, all her own magic would return to her, and then, in spite of all his guards, she might be able by means of one of her clever tricks, to make her way to liberty.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Thinking of these things, he reached a bend in the corridor where two ways met.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Thinking of these things, he reached a bend in the corridor where two ways met.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Thinking of these things, he reached a bend in the corridor where two ways met.

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

From this reading When the Wizard parted from his sister, he believed that she was hopelessly in his power, but as he proceeded on his way, he began to recall to himself how defiantly she had borne herself at the last, and with what confidence she had spoken.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He remembered, too, how often she had baffled and eluded him before he had imprisoned her, and he knew that it was not entirely impossible that she might do so again.

plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading Could she but release herself from the deep darkness that surrounded her, all her own magic would return to her, and then, in spite of all his guards, she might be able by means of one of her clever tricks, to make her way to liberty.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Thinking of these things, he reached a bend in the corridor where two ways met.

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

From this reading When the Wizard parted from his sister, he believed that she was hopelessly in his power, but as he proceeded on his way, he began to recall to himself how defiantly she had borne herself at the last, and with what confidence she had spoken.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading When the Wizard parted from his sister, he believed that she was hopelessly in his power, but as he proceeded on his way, he began to recall to himself how defiantly she had borne herself at the last, and with what confidence she had spoken.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading Thinking of these things, he reached a bend in the corridor where two ways met.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The one went directly on to the Cave Hall, but the other led away into that remote and dangerous part of the cavern where lay the Pit of Fumes.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading When the Wizard parted from his sister, he believed that she was hopelessly in his power, but as he proceeded on his way, he began to recall to himself how defiantly she had borne herself at the last, and with what confidence she had spoken.

at the time that

From this reading When the Wizard parted from his sister, he believed that she was hopelessly in his power, but as he proceeded on his way, he began to recall to himself how defiantly she had borne herself at the last, and with what confidence she had spoken.

in or at the place that

From this reading Thinking of these things, he reached a bend in the corridor where two ways met.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When the Wizard parted from his sister, he believed that she was hopelessly in his power, but as he proceeded on his way, he began to recall to himself how defiantly she had borne herself at the last, and with what confidence she had spoken.

someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

From this reading When the Wizard parted from his sister, he believed that she was hopelessly in his power, but as he proceeded on his way, he began to recall to himself how defiantly she had borne herself at the last, and with what confidence she had spoken.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Could she but release herself from the deep darkness that surrounded her, all her own magic would return to her, and then, in spite of all his guards, she might be able by means of one of her clever tricks, to make her way to liberty.