Chapter XII

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

From this reading There she—It—stood half way up the nave, shading Its ghastly face with Its shadowy hand in a haze of bluish green, and the blood gouts all staining Its flowing white robes.

(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 There she—It—stood half way up the nave, shading Its ghastly face with Its shadowy hand in a haze of bluish green, and the blood gouts all staining Its flowing white robes.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Utterly beyond the power of words would it be to describe the Sacristan’s horror at finding his domain already occupied by—the ghost!

a woman ancestor

From this reading Sabina—not the living, rosy, comfortable little daughter of Niklaus the goldsmith, but her terrible ancestress, the two centuries-dead Sabina von Steinbach.

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

From this reading There she—It—stood half way up the nave, shading Its ghastly face with Its shadowy hand in a haze of bluish green, and the blood gouts all staining Its flowing white robes.

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

From this reading Next morning, as usual, Brother Prudentius came to unlock the cathedral doors.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Utterly beyond the power of words would it be to describe the Sacristan’s horror at finding his domain already occupied by—the ghost!

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

From this reading Utterly beyond the power of words would it be to describe the Sacristan’s horror at finding his domain already occupied by—the ghost!

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Utterly beyond the power of words would it be to describe the Sacristan’s horror at finding his domain already occupied by—the ghost!

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading There she—It—stood half way up the nave, shading Its ghastly face with Its shadowy hand in a haze of bluish green, and the blood gouts all staining Its flowing white robes.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading There she—It—stood half way up the nave, shading Its ghastly face with Its shadowy hand in a haze of bluish green, and the blood gouts all staining Its flowing white robes.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Next morning, as usual, Brother Prudentius came to unlock the cathedral doors.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Sabina—not the living, rosy, comfortable little daughter of Niklaus the goldsmith, but her terrible ancestress, the two centuries-dead Sabina von Steinbach.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Utterly beyond the power of words would it be to describe the Sacristan’s horror at finding his domain already occupied by—the ghost!

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

From this reading Next morning, as usual, Brother Prudentius came to unlock the cathedral doors.

any large and important church

From this reading Next morning, as usual, Brother Prudentius came to unlock the cathedral doors.

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From this reading Sabina—not the living, rosy, comfortable little daughter of Niklaus the goldsmith, but her terrible ancestress, the two centuries-dead Sabina von Steinbach.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading Sabina—not the living, rosy, comfortable little daughter of Niklaus the goldsmith, but her terrible ancestress, the two centuries-dead Sabina von Steinbach.

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a female human offspring

From this reading Sabina—not the living, rosy, comfortable little daughter of Niklaus the goldsmith, but her terrible ancestress, the two centuries-dead Sabina von Steinbach.

give a description of

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a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading Utterly beyond the power of words would it be to describe the Sacristan’s horror at finding his domain already occupied by—the ghost!

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Next morning, as usual, Brother Prudentius came to unlock the cathedral doors.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading There she—It—stood half way up the nave, shading Its ghastly face with Its shadowy hand in a haze of bluish green, and the blood gouts all staining Its flowing white robes.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

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the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading There she—It—stood half way up the nave, shading Its ghastly face with Its shadowy hand in a haze of bluish green, and the blood gouts all staining Its flowing white robes.

shockingly repellent; inspiring horror

From this reading There she—It—stood half way up the nave, shading Its ghastly face with Its shadowy hand in a haze of bluish green, and the blood gouts all staining Its flowing white robes.

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading Utterly beyond the power of words would it be to describe the Sacristan’s horror at finding his domain already occupied by—the ghost!

plural of “goblin” — (folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings

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an artisan who makes jewelry and other objects out of gold

From this reading Sabina—not the living, rosy, comfortable little daughter of Niklaus the goldsmith, but her terrible ancestress, the two centuries-dead Sabina von Steinbach.

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From this reading There she—It—stood half way up the nave, shading Its ghastly face with Its shadowy hand in a haze of bluish green, and the blood gouts all staining Its flowing white robes.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading There she—It—stood half way up the nave, shading Its ghastly face with Its shadowy hand in a haze of bluish green, and the blood gouts all staining Its flowing white robes.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading There she—It—stood half way up the nave, shading Its ghastly face with Its shadowy hand in a haze of bluish green, and the blood gouts all staining Its flowing white robes.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading There she—It—stood half way up the nave, shading Its ghastly face with Its shadowy hand in a haze of bluish green, and the blood gouts all staining Its flowing white robes.

atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility

From this reading There she—It—stood half way up the nave, shading Its ghastly face with Its shadowy hand in a haze of bluish green, and the blood gouts all staining Its flowing white robes.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading “SPIRITS OF HEALTH, OR GOBLINS DAMN’D?”

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

From this reading Sabina—not the living, rosy, comfortable little daughter of Niklaus the goldsmith, but her terrible ancestress, the two centuries-dead Sabina von Steinbach.

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

From this reading Utterly beyond the power of words would it be to describe the Sacristan’s horror at finding his domain already occupied by—the ghost!

intense and profound fear

From this reading Utterly beyond the power of words would it be to describe the Sacristan’s horror at finding his domain already occupied by—the ghost!

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

From this reading There she—It—stood half way up the nave, shading Its ghastly face with Its shadowy hand in a haze of bluish green, and the blood gouts all staining Its flowing white robes.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Utterly beyond the power of words would it be to describe the Sacristan’s horror at finding his domain already occupied by—the ghost!

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading There she—It—stood half way up the nave, shading Its ghastly face with Its shadowy hand in a haze of bluish green, and the blood gouts all staining Its flowing white robes.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Sabina—not the living, rosy, comfortable little daughter of Niklaus the goldsmith, but her terrible ancestress, the two centuries-dead Sabina von Steinbach.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Sabina—not the living, rosy, comfortable little daughter of Niklaus the goldsmith, but her terrible ancestress, the two centuries-dead Sabina von Steinbach.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Next morning, as usual, Brother Prudentius came to unlock the cathedral doors.

the central area of a church

From this reading There she—It—stood half way up the nave, shading Its ghastly face with Its shadowy hand in a haze of bluish green, and the blood gouts all staining Its flowing white robes.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Next morning, as usual, Brother Prudentius came to unlock the cathedral doors.

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From this reading Sabina—not the living, rosy, comfortable little daughter of Niklaus the goldsmith, but her terrible ancestress, the two centuries-dead Sabina von Steinbach.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Sabina—not the living, rosy, comfortable little daughter of Niklaus the goldsmith, but her terrible ancestress, the two centuries-dead Sabina von Steinbach.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Utterly beyond the power of words would it be to describe the Sacristan’s horror at finding his domain already occupied by—the ghost!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “SPIRITS OF HEALTH, OR GOBLINS DAMN’D?”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “SPIRITS OF HEALTH, OR GOBLINS DAMN’D?”

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Utterly beyond the power of words would it be to describe the Sacristan’s horror at finding his domain already occupied by—the ghost!

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From this reading Next morning, as usual, Brother Prudentius came to unlock the cathedral doors.

plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment

From this reading There she—It—stood half way up the nave, shading Its ghastly face with Its shadowy hand in a haze of bluish green, and the blood gouts all staining Its flowing white robes.

reflecting optimism

From this reading Sabina—not the living, rosy, comfortable little daughter of Niklaus the goldsmith, but her terrible ancestress, the two centuries-dead Sabina von Steinbach.

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From this reading Sabina—not the living, rosy, comfortable little daughter of Niklaus the goldsmith, but her terrible ancestress, the two centuries-dead Sabina von Steinbach.

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From this reading Utterly beyond the power of words would it be to describe the Sacristan’s horror at finding his domain already occupied by—the ghost!

graded markings that indicate light or shaded areas in a drawing or painting

From this reading There she—It—stood half way up the nave, shading Its ghastly face with Its shadowy hand in a haze of bluish green, and the blood gouts all staining Its flowing white robes.

filled with shade

From this reading There she—It—stood half way up the nave, shading Its ghastly face with Its shadowy hand in a haze of bluish green, and the blood gouts all staining Its flowing white robes.

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

From this reading There she—It—stood half way up the nave, shading Its ghastly face with Its shadowy hand in a haze of bluish green, and the blood gouts all staining Its flowing white robes.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

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(histology) the use of a dye to color specimens for microscopic study

From this reading There she—It—stood half way up the nave, shading Its ghastly face with Its shadowy hand in a haze of bluish green, and the blood gouts all staining Its flowing white robes.

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From this reading Sabina—not the living, rosy, comfortable little daughter of Niklaus the goldsmith, but her terrible ancestress, the two centuries-dead Sabina von Steinbach.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading There she—It—stood half way up the nave, shading Its ghastly face with Its shadowy hand in a haze of bluish green, and the blood gouts all staining Its flowing white robes.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Sabina—not the living, rosy, comfortable little daughter of Niklaus the goldsmith, but her terrible ancestress, the two centuries-dead Sabina von Steinbach.

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

From this reading Next morning, as usual, Brother Prudentius came to unlock the cathedral doors.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There she—It—stood half way up the nave, shading Its ghastly face with Its shadowy hand in a haze of bluish green, and the blood gouts all staining Its flowing white robes.

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

From this reading Next morning, as usual, Brother Prudentius came to unlock the cathedral doors.

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

From this reading Sabina—not the living, rosy, comfortable little daughter of Niklaus the goldsmith, but her terrible ancestress, the two centuries-dead Sabina von Steinbach.

open the lock of

From this reading Next morning, as usual, Brother Prudentius came to unlock the cathedral doors.

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

From this reading There she—It—stood half way up the nave, shading Its ghastly face with Its shadowy hand in a haze of bluish green, and the blood gouts all staining Its flowing white robes.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Next morning, as usual, Brother Prudentius came to unlock the cathedral doors.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Utterly beyond the power of words would it be to describe the Sacristan’s horror at finding his domain already occupied by—the ghost!

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From this reading Sabina—not the living, rosy, comfortable little daughter of Niklaus the goldsmith, but her terrible ancestress, the two centuries-dead Sabina von Steinbach.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading There she—It—stood half way up the nave, shading Its ghastly face with Its shadowy hand in a haze of bluish green, and the blood gouts all staining Its flowing white robes.

a Caucasian

From this reading There she—It—stood half way up the nave, shading Its ghastly face with Its shadowy hand in a haze of bluish green, and the blood gouts all staining Its flowing white robes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There she—It—stood half way up the nave, shading Its ghastly face with Its shadowy hand in a haze of bluish green, and the blood gouts all staining Its flowing white robes.

the words that are spoken

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

From this reading Utterly beyond the power of words would it be to describe the Sacristan’s horror at finding his domain already occupied by—the ghost!