used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VIGIL.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Once across the open space before her, and it will be gained.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading By the almost unceasing lightning flashes, she can clearly discern the little door of the Saint Thomas’ Chapel.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
artist'snounUS /ˈɑːrtəsts/
possessive form of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Once across the open space before her, and it will be gained.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Once across the open space before her, and it will be gained.
Burgomaster'snounUS /ˈbɜːrɡəmæstərz/
possessive form of “burgomaster” — a mayor of a municipality in Germany or Holland or Flanders or Austria
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the almost unceasing lightning flashes, she can clearly discern the little door of the Saint Thomas’ Chapel.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading By the almost unceasing lightning flashes, she can clearly discern the little door of the Saint Thomas’ Chapel.
ChapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading By the almost unceasing lightning flashes, she can clearly discern the little door of the Saint Thomas’ Chapel.
without doubt or question
From this reading By the almost unceasing lightning flashes, she can clearly discern the little door of the Saint Thomas’ Chapel.
clit-clat
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From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading In the next interval of darkness the courage of desperation seizes her, and darting from her hiding-place, she speeds like the wind across the Platz.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading In the next interval of darkness the courage of desperation seizes her, and darting from her hiding-place, she speeds like the wind across the Platz.
dartingverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading In the next interval of darkness the courage of desperation seizes her, and darting from her hiding-place, she speeds like the wind across the Platz.
desperationnounUS /ˌdespərˈeɪʃən/
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading In the next interval of darkness the courage of desperation seizes her, and darting from her hiding-place, she speeds like the wind across the Platz.
discernverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrn/
detect with the senses
From this reading By the almost unceasing lightning flashes, she can clearly discern the little door of the Saint Thomas’ Chapel.
having the place or position changed
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading By the almost unceasing lightning flashes, she can clearly discern the little door of the Saint Thomas’ Chapel.
eternitynounUS /ɪˈtɜːrnəti/
time without end
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
flashesnounUS /ˈflæʃɪz/
plural of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
From this reading By the almost unceasing lightning flashes, she can clearly discern the little door of the Saint Thomas’ Chapel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Once across the open space before her, and it will be gained.
gruntedverbUS /ˈɡrʌntɪd/
past form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
hiding-place
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From this reading In the next interval of darkness the courage of desperation seizes her, and darting from her hiding-place, she speeds like the wind across the Platz.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading In the next interval of darkness the courage of desperation seizes her, and darting from her hiding-place, she speeds like the wind across the Platz.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
immediately past
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
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 The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading By the almost unceasing lightning flashes, she can clearly discern the little door of the Saint Thomas’ Chapel.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In the next interval of darkness the courage of desperation seizes her, and darting from her hiding-place, she speeds like the wind across the Platz.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading By the almost unceasing lightning flashes, she can clearly discern the little door of the Saint Thomas’ Chapel.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading In the next interval of darkness the courage of desperation seizes her, and darting from her hiding-place, she speeds like the wind across the Platz.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
on one occasion
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
and nothing more
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Once across the open space before her, and it will be gained.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
peernounUS /pɪr/
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
Platz
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From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
recommences
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From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
Sabina
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From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
Sabina's
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From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading By the almost unceasing lightning flashes, she can clearly discern the little door of the Saint Thomas’ Chapel.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
seizesverbUS /ˈsiːzɪz/
third-person singular of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading In the next interval of darkness the courage of desperation seizes her, and darting from her hiding-place, she speeds like the wind across the Platz.
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By the almost unceasing lightning flashes, she can clearly discern the little door of the Saint Thomas’ Chapel.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
slumbers
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From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
snoringnounUS /ˈsnɔːrɪŋ/
the act of snoring or producing a snoring sound
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Once across the open space before her, and it will be gained.
speedsnounUS /spiːdz/
plural of “speed” — distance travelled per unit time
From this reading In the next interval of darkness the courage of desperation seizes her, and darting from her hiding-place, she speeds like the wind across the Platz.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading By the almost unceasing lightning flashes, she can clearly discern the little door of the Saint Thomas’ Chapel.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
unceasingadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːsɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading By the almost unceasing lightning flashes, she can clearly discern the little door of the Saint Thomas’ Chapel.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
undiminishedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndəˈmɪnɪʃt/
not lessened or diminished
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
venturesnounUS /ˈventʃərz/
plural of “venture” — any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
precisely as stated
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
VIGILnounUS /ˈvɪdʒəl/
a period of sleeplessness
From this reading A VIGIL.
vigournoun
forceful exertion
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
watchman's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Once across the open space before her, and it will be gained.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading In the next interval of darkness the courage of desperation seizes her, and darting from her hiding-place, she speeds like the wind across the Platz.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The last clit-clat of the Burgomaster’s stick on the threshold of the artist’s house, left the Platz once more in silence; but Sabina’s heart sank within her, for the scene, which had taken place under the watchman’s very nose, had disturbed his slumbers, and he stirred and grunted, but it was only with a view to settling himself more comfortably; and after a few seconds—or was it an eternity?—the snoring recommences with at least undiminished vigour, and Sabina ventures to peer forth from her refuge.
