used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SPECTER IN THE MONKS’ CHAPEL.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While Cordelia turned to speak with her maid, our hero, having shaken himself to make sure that he was awake and in possession of his sober senses, looked forward to see how far they were from the summit of the crag.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was close at hand--not a hundred yards distant.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading While Cordelia turned to speak with her maid, our hero, having shaken himself to make sure that he was awake and in possession of his sober senses, looked forward to see how far they were from the summit of the crag.
CHAPELnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading A SPECTER IN THE MONKS’ CHAPEL.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading It was close at hand--not a hundred yards distant.
Cordelia
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From this reading While Cordelia turned to speak with her maid, our hero, having shaken himself to make sure that he was awake and in possession of his sober senses, looked forward to see how far they were from the summit of the crag.
cragnounUS /kræɡ/
a steep rugged rock or cliff
From this reading While Cordelia turned to speak with her maid, our hero, having shaken himself to make sure that he was awake and in possession of his sober senses, looked forward to see how far they were from the summit of the crag.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading It was close at hand--not a hundred yards distant.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading While Cordelia turned to speak with her maid, our hero, having shaken himself to make sure that he was awake and in possession of his sober senses, looked forward to see how far they were from the summit of the crag.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading While Cordelia turned to speak with her maid, our hero, having shaken himself to make sure that he was awake and in possession of his sober senses, looked forward to see how far they were from the summit of the crag.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While Cordelia turned to speak with her maid, our hero, having shaken himself to make sure that he was awake and in possession of his sober senses, looked forward to see how far they were from the summit of the crag.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had supposed it still a long way off.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It was close at hand--not a hundred yards distant.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading While Cordelia turned to speak with her maid, our hero, having shaken himself to make sure that he was awake and in possession of his sober senses, looked forward to see how far they were from the summit of the crag.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While Cordelia turned to speak with her maid, our hero, having shaken himself to make sure that he was awake and in possession of his sober senses, looked forward to see how far they were from the summit of the crag.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading While Cordelia turned to speak with her maid, our hero, having shaken himself to make sure that he was awake and in possession of his sober senses, looked forward to see how far they were from the summit of the crag.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading While Cordelia turned to speak with her maid, our hero, having shaken himself to make sure that he was awake and in possession of his sober senses, looked forward to see how far they were from the summit of the crag.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading While Cordelia turned to speak with her maid, our hero, having shaken himself to make sure that he was awake and in possession of his sober senses, looked forward to see how far they were from the summit of the crag.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While Cordelia turned to speak with her maid, our hero, having shaken himself to make sure that he was awake and in possession of his sober senses, looked forward to see how far they were from the summit of the crag.
how
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From this reading While Cordelia turned to speak with her maid, our hero, having shaken himself to make sure that he was awake and in possession of his sober senses, looked forward to see how far they were from the summit of the crag.
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From this reading It was close at hand--not a hundred yards distant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SPECTER IN THE MONKS’ CHAPEL.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was close at hand--not a hundred yards distant.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He had supposed it still a long way off.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading While Cordelia turned to speak with her maid, our hero, having shaken himself to make sure that he was awake and in possession of his sober senses, looked forward to see how far they were from the summit of the crag.
a female domestic
From this reading While Cordelia turned to speak with her maid, our hero, having shaken himself to make sure that he was awake and in possession of his sober senses, looked forward to see how far they were from the summit of the crag.
engage in
From this reading While Cordelia turned to speak with her maid, our hero, having shaken himself to make sure that he was awake and in possession of his sober senses, looked forward to see how far they were from the summit of the crag.
MONKSnounUS /mʌŋks/
plural of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading A SPECTER IN THE MONKS’ CHAPEL.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was close at hand--not a hundred yards distant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While Cordelia turned to speak with her maid, our hero, having shaken himself to make sure that he was awake and in possession of his sober senses, looked forward to see how far they were from the summit of the crag.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had supposed it still a long way off.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading While Cordelia turned to speak with her maid, our hero, having shaken himself to make sure that he was awake and in possession of his sober senses, looked forward to see how far they were from the summit of the crag.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading While Cordelia turned to speak with her maid, our hero, having shaken himself to make sure that he was awake and in possession of his sober senses, looked forward to see how far they were from the summit of the crag.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading While Cordelia turned to speak with her maid, our hero, having shaken himself to make sure that he was awake and in possession of his sober senses, looked forward to see how far they were from the summit of the crag.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading While Cordelia turned to speak with her maid, our hero, having shaken himself to make sure that he was awake and in possession of his sober senses, looked forward to see how far they were from the summit of the crag.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading While Cordelia turned to speak with her maid, our hero, having shaken himself to make sure that he was awake and in possession of his sober senses, looked forward to see how far they were from the summit of the crag.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading While Cordelia turned to speak with her maid, our hero, having shaken himself to make sure that he was awake and in possession of his sober senses, looked forward to see how far they were from the summit of the crag.
express in speech
From this reading While Cordelia turned to speak with her maid, our hero, having shaken himself to make sure that he was awake and in possession of his sober senses, looked forward to see how far they were from the summit of the crag.
SPECTERnounUS /ˈspektər/
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading A SPECTER IN THE MONKS’ CHAPEL.
not in physical motion
From this reading He had supposed it still a long way off.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading While Cordelia turned to speak with her maid, our hero, having shaken himself to make sure that he was awake and in possession of his sober senses, looked forward to see how far they were from the summit of the crag.
required or under orders
From this reading He had supposed it still a long way off.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading While Cordelia turned to speak with her maid, our hero, having shaken himself to make sure that he was awake and in possession of his sober senses, looked forward to see how far they were from the summit of the crag.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading He was surprised.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While Cordelia turned to speak with her maid, our hero, having shaken himself to make sure that he was awake and in possession of his sober senses, looked forward to see how far they were from the summit of the crag.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SPECTER IN THE MONKS’ CHAPEL.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While Cordelia turned to speak with her maid, our hero, having shaken himself to make sure that he was awake and in possession of his sober senses, looked forward to see how far they were from the summit of the crag.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While Cordelia turned to speak with her maid, our hero, having shaken himself to make sure that he was awake and in possession of his sober senses, looked forward to see how far they were from the summit of the crag.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading While Cordelia turned to speak with her maid, our hero, having shaken himself to make sure that he was awake and in possession of his sober senses, looked forward to see how far they were from the summit of the crag.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While Cordelia turned to speak with her maid, our hero, having shaken himself to make sure that he was awake and in possession of his sober senses, looked forward to see how far they were from the summit of the crag.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had supposed it still a long way off.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While Cordelia turned to speak with her maid, our hero, having shaken himself to make sure that he was awake and in possession of his sober senses, looked forward to see how far they were from the summit of the crag.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Cordelia turned to speak with her maid, our hero, having shaken himself to make sure that he was awake and in possession of his sober senses, looked forward to see how far they were from the summit of the crag.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While Cordelia turned to speak with her maid, our hero, having shaken himself to make sure that he was awake and in possession of his sober senses, looked forward to see how far they were from the summit of the crag.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading It was close at hand--not a hundred yards distant.
