Chapter I

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From this reading Good heavens, there wasn’t a breath of wind!_ 85 THE ADAMANT DOOR _Summoning up all his courage, Hugh threw open the adamant door_ 105 THE CITY OF THE WINTER SLEEP _The runaway Princess stepped forth into the dark street and, taper in hand, hurried to the gate of the city wall_ 117

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From this reading Good heavens, there wasn’t a breath of wind!_ 85 THE ADAMANT DOOR _Summoning up all his courage, Hugh threw open the adamant door_ 105 THE CITY OF THE WINTER SLEEP _The runaway Princess stepped forth into the dark street and, taper in hand, hurried to the gate of the city wall_ 117

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From this reading THE BELL OF THE EARTH AND THE BELL OF THE SEA _Long and hard fought Thyrza, and presently a great gust of the gale swept her against the Bell of the Sea_ Frontispiece THE BRAVE GRENADIER _Suddenly the soldier’s foot dislodged a piece of clattering stone, and the hippodrac awoke_ 13

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From this reading THE PALACE OF THE NIGHT _The image in the mirror stood still_ 35 THE ENCHANTED BABY _Over hill, over dale, in a long straight line, fled the Master Thief with the golden perambulator_ 57 THE TWO MILLERS _He lifted a moistened finger to the air.

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From this reading THE PALACE OF THE NIGHT _The image in the mirror stood still_ 35 THE ENCHANTED BABY _Over hill, over dale, in a long straight line, fled the Master Thief with the golden perambulator_ 57 THE TWO MILLERS _He lifted a moistened finger to the air.

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From this reading Good heavens, there wasn’t a breath of wind!_ 85 THE ADAMANT DOOR _Summoning up all his courage, Hugh threw open the adamant door_ 105 THE CITY OF THE WINTER SLEEP _The runaway Princess stepped forth into the dark street and, taper in hand, hurried to the gate of the city wall_ 117

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

From this reading THE BELL OF THE EARTH AND THE BELL OF THE SEA _Long and hard fought Thyrza, and presently a great gust of the gale swept her against the Bell of the Sea_ Frontispiece THE BRAVE GRENADIER _Suddenly the soldier’s foot dislodged a piece of clattering stone, and the hippodrac awoke_ 13

impervious to pleas, persuasion, requests, reason

From this reading Good heavens, there wasn’t a breath of wind!_ 85 THE ADAMANT DOOR _Summoning up all his courage, Hugh threw open the adamant door_ 105 THE CITY OF THE WINTER SLEEP _The runaway Princess stepped forth into the dark street and, taper in hand, hurried to the gate of the city wall_ 117

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading THE BELL OF THE EARTH AND THE BELL OF THE SEA _Long and hard fought Thyrza, and presently a great gust of the gale swept her against the Bell of the Sea_ Frontispiece THE BRAVE GRENADIER _Suddenly the soldier’s foot dislodged a piece of clattering stone, and the hippodrac awoke_ 13

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From this reading AILEEL AND AILINDA _And now, all at once, there were cries and shouts of alarm.

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From this reading AILEEL AND AILINDA _And now, all at once, there were cries and shouts of alarm.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading THE PALACE OF THE NIGHT _The image in the mirror stood still_ 35 THE ENCHANTED BABY _Over hill, over dale, in a long straight line, fled the Master Thief with the golden perambulator_ 57 THE TWO MILLERS _He lifted a moistened finger to the air.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading AILEEL AND AILINDA _And now, all at once, there were cries and shouts of alarm.

(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 Good heavens, there wasn’t a breath of wind!_ 85 THE ADAMANT DOOR _Summoning up all his courage, Hugh threw open the adamant door_ 105 THE CITY OF THE WINTER SLEEP _The runaway Princess stepped forth into the dark street and, taper in hand, hurried to the gate of the city wall_ 117

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

From this reading THE BELL OF THE EARTH AND THE BELL OF THE SEA _Long and hard fought Thyrza, and presently a great gust of the gale swept her against the Bell of the Sea_ Frontispiece THE BRAVE GRENADIER _Suddenly the soldier’s foot dislodged a piece of clattering stone, and the hippodrac awoke_ 13

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AILEEL AND AILINDA _And now, all at once, there were cries and shouts of alarm.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading THE BELL OF THE EARTH AND THE BELL OF THE SEA _Long and hard fought Thyrza, and presently a great gust of the gale swept her against the Bell of the Sea_ Frontispiece THE BRAVE GRENADIER _Suddenly the soldier’s foot dislodged a piece of clattering stone, and the hippodrac awoke_ 13

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading THE PALACE OF THE NIGHT _The image in the mirror stood still_ 35 THE ENCHANTED BABY _Over hill, over dale, in a long straight line, fled the Master Thief with the golden perambulator_ 57 THE TWO MILLERS _He lifted a moistened finger to the air.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading THE BELL OF THE EARTH AND THE BELL OF THE SEA _Long and hard fought Thyrza, and presently a great gust of the gale swept her against the Bell of the Sea_ Frontispiece THE BRAVE GRENADIER _Suddenly the soldier’s foot dislodged a piece of clattering stone, and the hippodrac awoke_ 13

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading THE BELL OF THE EARTH AND THE BELL OF THE SEA _Long and hard fought Thyrza, and presently a great gust of the gale swept her against the Bell of the Sea_ Frontispiece THE BRAVE GRENADIER _Suddenly the soldier’s foot dislodged a piece of clattering stone, and the hippodrac awoke_ 13

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading Good heavens, there wasn’t a breath of wind!_ 85 THE ADAMANT DOOR _Summoning up all his courage, Hugh threw open the adamant door_ 105 THE CITY OF THE WINTER SLEEP _The runaway Princess stepped forth into the dark street and, taper in hand, hurried to the gate of the city wall_ 117

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Good heavens, there wasn’t a breath of wind!_ 85 THE ADAMANT DOOR _Summoning up all his courage, Hugh threw open the adamant door_ 105 THE CITY OF THE WINTER SLEEP _The runaway Princess stepped forth into the dark street and, taper in hand, hurried to the gate of the city wall_ 117

-ing form of “clatter” — make a rattling sound

From this reading THE BELL OF THE EARTH AND THE BELL OF THE SEA _Long and hard fought Thyrza, and presently a great gust of the gale swept her against the Bell of the Sea_ Frontispiece THE BRAVE GRENADIER _Suddenly the soldier’s foot dislodged a piece of clattering stone, and the hippodrac awoke_ 13

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Good heavens, there wasn’t a breath of wind!_ 85 THE ADAMANT DOOR _Summoning up all his courage, Hugh threw open the adamant door_ 105 THE CITY OF THE WINTER SLEEP _The runaway Princess stepped forth into the dark street and, taper in hand, hurried to the gate of the city wall_ 117

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading AILEEL AND AILINDA _And now, all at once, there were cries and shouts of alarm.

an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading THE PALACE OF THE NIGHT _The image in the mirror stood still_ 35 THE ENCHANTED BABY _Over hill, over dale, in a long straight line, fled the Master Thief with the golden perambulator_ 57 THE TWO MILLERS _He lifted a moistened finger to the air.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Good heavens, there wasn’t a breath of wind!_ 85 THE ADAMANT DOOR _Summoning up all his courage, Hugh threw open the adamant door_ 105 THE CITY OF THE WINTER SLEEP _The runaway Princess stepped forth into the dark street and, taper in hand, hurried to the gate of the city wall_ 117

past form of “dislodge” — remove or force out from a position

From this reading THE BELL OF THE EARTH AND THE BELL OF THE SEA _Long and hard fought Thyrza, and presently a great gust of the gale swept her against the Bell of the Sea_ Frontispiece THE BRAVE GRENADIER _Suddenly the soldier’s foot dislodged a piece of clattering stone, and the hippodrac awoke_ 13

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Good heavens, there wasn’t a breath of wind!_ 85 THE ADAMANT DOOR _Summoning up all his courage, Hugh threw open the adamant door_ 105 THE CITY OF THE WINTER SLEEP _The runaway Princess stepped forth into the dark street and, taper in hand, hurried to the gate of the city wall_ 117

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading THE BELL OF THE EARTH AND THE BELL OF THE SEA _Long and hard fought Thyrza, and presently a great gust of the gale swept her against the Bell of the Sea_ Frontispiece THE BRAVE GRENADIER _Suddenly the soldier’s foot dislodged a piece of clattering stone, and the hippodrac awoke_ 13

Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.

From this reading THE PALACE OF THE NIGHT _The image in the mirror stood still_ 35 THE ENCHANTED BABY _Over hill, over dale, in a long straight line, fled the Master Thief with the golden perambulator_ 57 THE TWO MILLERS _He lifted a moistened finger to the air.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading THE PALACE OF THE NIGHT _The image in the mirror stood still_ 35 THE ENCHANTED BABY _Over hill, over dale, in a long straight line, fled the Master Thief with the golden perambulator_ 57 THE TWO MILLERS _He lifted a moistened finger to the air.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading THE PALACE OF THE NIGHT _The image in the mirror stood still_ 35 THE ENCHANTED BABY _Over hill, over dale, in a long straight line, fled the Master Thief with the golden perambulator_ 57 THE TWO MILLERS _He lifted a moistened finger to the air.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading THE BELL OF THE EARTH AND THE BELL OF THE SEA _Long and hard fought Thyrza, and presently a great gust of the gale swept her against the Bell of the Sea_ Frontispiece THE BRAVE GRENADIER _Suddenly the soldier’s foot dislodged a piece of clattering stone, and the hippodrac awoke_ 13

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

From this reading Good heavens, there wasn’t a breath of wind!_ 85 THE ADAMANT DOOR _Summoning up all his courage, Hugh threw open the adamant door_ 105 THE CITY OF THE WINTER SLEEP _The runaway Princess stepped forth into the dark street and, taper in hand, hurried to the gate of the city wall_ 117

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading THE BELL OF THE EARTH AND THE BELL OF THE SEA _Long and hard fought Thyrza, and presently a great gust of the gale swept her against the Bell of the Sea_ Frontispiece THE BRAVE GRENADIER _Suddenly the soldier’s foot dislodged a piece of clattering stone, and the hippodrac awoke_ 13

an ornamental facade

From this reading THE BELL OF THE EARTH AND THE BELL OF THE SEA _Long and hard fought Thyrza, and presently a great gust of the gale swept her against the Bell of the Sea_ Frontispiece THE BRAVE GRENADIER _Suddenly the soldier’s foot dislodged a piece of clattering stone, and the hippodrac awoke_ 13

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading THE BELL OF THE EARTH AND THE BELL OF THE SEA _Long and hard fought Thyrza, and presently a great gust of the gale swept her against the Bell of the Sea_ Frontispiece THE BRAVE GRENADIER _Suddenly the soldier’s foot dislodged a piece of clattering stone, and the hippodrac awoke_ 13

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading Good heavens, there wasn’t a breath of wind!_ 85 THE ADAMANT DOOR _Summoning up all his courage, Hugh threw open the adamant door_ 105 THE CITY OF THE WINTER SLEEP _The runaway Princess stepped forth into the dark street and, taper in hand, hurried to the gate of the city wall_ 117

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading THE PALACE OF THE NIGHT _The image in the mirror stood still_ 35 THE ENCHANTED BABY _Over hill, over dale, in a long straight line, fled the Master Thief with the golden perambulator_ 57 THE TWO MILLERS _He lifted a moistened finger to the air.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Good heavens, there wasn’t a breath of wind!_ 85 THE ADAMANT DOOR _Summoning up all his courage, Hugh threw open the adamant door_ 105 THE CITY OF THE WINTER SLEEP _The runaway Princess stepped forth into the dark street and, taper in hand, hurried to the gate of the city wall_ 117

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE BELL OF THE EARTH AND THE BELL OF THE SEA _Long and hard fought Thyrza, and presently a great gust of the gale swept her against the Bell of the Sea_ Frontispiece THE BRAVE GRENADIER _Suddenly the soldier’s foot dislodged a piece of clattering stone, and the hippodrac awoke_ 13

an infantryman equipped with grenades

From this reading THE BELL OF THE EARTH AND THE BELL OF THE SEA _Long and hard fought Thyrza, and presently a great gust of the gale swept her against the Bell of the Sea_ Frontispiece THE BRAVE GRENADIER _Suddenly the soldier’s foot dislodged a piece of clattering stone, and the hippodrac awoke_ 13

a strong current of air

From this reading THE BELL OF THE EARTH AND THE BELL OF THE SEA _Long and hard fought Thyrza, and presently a great gust of the gale swept her against the Bell of the Sea_ Frontispiece THE BRAVE GRENADIER _Suddenly the soldier’s foot dislodged a piece of clattering stone, and the hippodrac awoke_ 13

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Good heavens, there wasn’t a breath of wind!_ 85 THE ADAMANT DOOR _Summoning up all his courage, Hugh threw open the adamant door_ 105 THE CITY OF THE WINTER SLEEP _The runaway Princess stepped forth into the dark street and, taper in hand, hurried to the gate of the city wall_ 117

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading THE BELL OF THE EARTH AND THE BELL OF THE SEA _Long and hard fought Thyrza, and presently a great gust of the gale swept her against the Bell of the Sea_ Frontispiece THE BRAVE GRENADIER _Suddenly the soldier’s foot dislodged a piece of clattering stone, and the hippodrac awoke_ 13

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

From this reading THE PALACE OF THE NIGHT _The image in the mirror stood still_ 35 THE ENCHANTED BABY _Over hill, over dale, in a long straight line, fled the Master Thief with the golden perambulator_ 57 THE TWO MILLERS _He lifted a moistened finger to the air.

the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading Good heavens, there wasn’t a breath of wind!_ 85 THE ADAMANT DOOR _Summoning up all his courage, Hugh threw open the adamant door_ 105 THE CITY OF THE WINTER SLEEP _The runaway Princess stepped forth into the dark street and, taper in hand, hurried to the gate of the city wall_ 117

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

From this reading THE BELL OF THE EARTH AND THE BELL OF THE SEA _Long and hard fought Thyrza, and presently a great gust of the gale swept her against the Bell of the Sea_ Frontispiece THE BRAVE GRENADIER _Suddenly the soldier’s foot dislodged a piece of clattering stone, and the hippodrac awoke_ 13

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading THE PALACE OF THE NIGHT _The image in the mirror stood still_ 35 THE ENCHANTED BABY _Over hill, over dale, in a long straight line, fled the Master Thief with the golden perambulator_ 57 THE TWO MILLERS _He lifted a moistened finger to the air.

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From this reading THE BELL OF THE EARTH AND THE BELL OF THE SEA _Long and hard fought Thyrza, and presently a great gust of the gale swept her against the Bell of the Sea_ Frontispiece THE BRAVE GRENADIER _Suddenly the soldier’s foot dislodged a piece of clattering stone, and the hippodrac awoke_ 13

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

From this reading Good heavens, there wasn’t a breath of wind!_ 85 THE ADAMANT DOOR _Summoning up all his courage, Hugh threw open the adamant door_ 105 THE CITY OF THE WINTER SLEEP _The runaway Princess stepped forth into the dark street and, taper in hand, hurried to the gate of the city wall_ 117

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From this reading Good heavens, there wasn’t a breath of wind!_ 85 THE ADAMANT DOOR _Summoning up all his courage, Hugh threw open the adamant door_ 105 THE CITY OF THE WINTER SLEEP _The runaway Princess stepped forth into the dark street and, taper in hand, hurried to the gate of the city wall_ 117

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading Good heavens, there wasn’t a breath of wind!_ 85 THE ADAMANT DOOR _Summoning up all his courage, Hugh threw open the adamant door_ 105 THE CITY OF THE WINTER SLEEP _The runaway Princess stepped forth into the dark street and, taper in hand, hurried to the gate of the city wall_ 117

an iconic mental representation

From this reading THE PALACE OF THE NIGHT _The image in the mirror stood still_ 35 THE ENCHANTED BABY _Over hill, over dale, in a long straight line, fled the Master Thief with the golden perambulator_ 57 THE TWO MILLERS _He lifted a moistened finger to the air.

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

From this reading THE PALACE OF THE NIGHT _The image in the mirror stood still_ 35 THE ENCHANTED BABY _Over hill, over dale, in a long straight line, fled the Master Thief with the golden perambulator_ 57 THE TWO MILLERS _He lifted a moistened finger to the air.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Good heavens, there wasn’t a breath of wind!_ 85 THE ADAMANT DOOR _Summoning up all his courage, Hugh threw open the adamant door_ 105 THE CITY OF THE WINTER SLEEP _The runaway Princess stepped forth into the dark street and, taper in hand, hurried to the gate of the city wall_ 117

held up in the air

From this reading THE PALACE OF THE NIGHT _The image in the mirror stood still_ 35 THE ENCHANTED BABY _Over hill, over dale, in a long straight line, fled the Master Thief with the golden perambulator_ 57 THE TWO MILLERS _He lifted a moistened finger to the air.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading THE PALACE OF THE NIGHT _The image in the mirror stood still_ 35 THE ENCHANTED BABY _Over hill, over dale, in a long straight line, fled the Master Thief with the golden perambulator_ 57 THE TWO MILLERS _He lifted a moistened finger to the air.

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 THE BELL OF THE EARTH AND THE BELL OF THE SEA _Long and hard fought Thyrza, and presently a great gust of the gale swept her against the Bell of the Sea_ Frontispiece THE BRAVE GRENADIER _Suddenly the soldier’s foot dislodged a piece of clattering stone, and the hippodrac awoke_ 13

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading THE PALACE OF THE NIGHT _The image in the mirror stood still_ 35 THE ENCHANTED BABY _Over hill, over dale, in a long straight line, fled the Master Thief with the golden perambulator_ 57 THE TWO MILLERS _He lifted a moistened finger to the air.

plural of “miller” — United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)

From this reading THE PALACE OF THE NIGHT _The image in the mirror stood still_ 35 THE ENCHANTED BABY _Over hill, over dale, in a long straight line, fled the Master Thief with the golden perambulator_ 57 THE TWO MILLERS _He lifted a moistened finger to the air.

polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading THE PALACE OF THE NIGHT _The image in the mirror stood still_ 35 THE ENCHANTED BABY _Over hill, over dale, in a long straight line, fled the Master Thief with the golden perambulator_ 57 THE TWO MILLERS _He lifted a moistened finger to the air.

past form of “moisten” — make moist

From this reading THE PALACE OF THE NIGHT _The image in the mirror stood still_ 35 THE ENCHANTED BABY _Over hill, over dale, in a long straight line, fled the Master Thief with the golden perambulator_ 57 THE TWO MILLERS _He lifted a moistened finger to the air.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THE PALACE OF THE NIGHT _The image in the mirror stood still_ 35 THE ENCHANTED BABY _Over hill, over dale, in a long straight line, fled the Master Thief with the golden perambulator_ 57 THE TWO MILLERS _He lifted a moistened finger to the air.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading AILEEL AND AILINDA _And now, all at once, there were cries and shouts of alarm.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BELL OF THE EARTH AND THE BELL OF THE SEA _Long and hard fought Thyrza, and presently a great gust of the gale swept her against the Bell of the Sea_ Frontispiece THE BRAVE GRENADIER _Suddenly the soldier’s foot dislodged a piece of clattering stone, and the hippodrac awoke_ 13

on one occasion

From this reading AILEEL AND AILINDA _And now, all at once, there were cries and shouts of alarm.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Good heavens, there wasn’t a breath of wind!_ 85 THE ADAMANT DOOR _Summoning up all his courage, Hugh threw open the adamant door_ 105 THE CITY OF THE WINTER SLEEP _The runaway Princess stepped forth into the dark street and, taper in hand, hurried to the gate of the city wall_ 117

above and across; more than

From this reading THE PALACE OF THE NIGHT _The image in the mirror stood still_ 35 THE ENCHANTED BABY _Over hill, over dale, in a long straight line, fled the Master Thief with the golden perambulator_ 57 THE TWO MILLERS _He lifted a moistened finger to the air.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading THE PALACE OF THE NIGHT _The image in the mirror stood still_ 35 THE ENCHANTED BABY _Over hill, over dale, in a long straight line, fled the Master Thief with the golden perambulator_ 57 THE TWO MILLERS _He lifted a moistened finger to the air.

a small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around

From this reading THE PALACE OF THE NIGHT _The image in the mirror stood still_ 35 THE ENCHANTED BABY _Over hill, over dale, in a long straight line, fled the Master Thief with the golden perambulator_ 57 THE TWO MILLERS _He lifted a moistened finger to the air.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading THE BELL OF THE EARTH AND THE BELL OF THE SEA _Long and hard fought Thyrza, and presently a great gust of the gale swept her against the Bell of the Sea_ Frontispiece THE BRAVE GRENADIER _Suddenly the soldier’s foot dislodged a piece of clattering stone, and the hippodrac awoke_ 13

in the near future

From this reading THE BELL OF THE EARTH AND THE BELL OF THE SEA _Long and hard fought Thyrza, and presently a great gust of the gale swept her against the Bell of the Sea_ Frontispiece THE BRAVE GRENADIER _Suddenly the soldier’s foot dislodged a piece of clattering stone, and the hippodrac awoke_ 13

The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.

From this reading Good heavens, there wasn’t a breath of wind!_ 85 THE ADAMANT DOOR _Summoning up all his courage, Hugh threw open the adamant door_ 105 THE CITY OF THE WINTER SLEEP _The runaway Princess stepped forth into the dark street and, taper in hand, hurried to the gate of the city wall_ 117

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading “Run!

an easy victory

From this reading Good heavens, there wasn’t a breath of wind!_ 85 THE ADAMANT DOOR _Summoning up all his courage, Hugh threw open the adamant door_ 105 THE CITY OF THE WINTER SLEEP _The runaway Princess stepped forth into the dark street and, taper in hand, hurried to the gate of the city wall_ 117

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading THE BELL OF THE EARTH AND THE BELL OF THE SEA _Long and hard fought Thyrza, and presently a great gust of the gale swept her against the Bell of the Sea_ Frontispiece THE BRAVE GRENADIER _Suddenly the soldier’s foot dislodged a piece of clattering stone, and the hippodrac awoke_ 13

plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading AILEEL AND AILINDA _And now, all at once, there were cries and shouts of alarm.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Good heavens, there wasn’t a breath of wind!_ 85 THE ADAMANT DOOR _Summoning up all his courage, Hugh threw open the adamant door_ 105 THE CITY OF THE WINTER SLEEP _The runaway Princess stepped forth into the dark street and, taper in hand, hurried to the gate of the city wall_ 117

possessive form of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading THE BELL OF THE EARTH AND THE BELL OF THE SEA _Long and hard fought Thyrza, and presently a great gust of the gale swept her against the Bell of the Sea_ Frontispiece THE BRAVE GRENADIER _Suddenly the soldier’s foot dislodged a piece of clattering stone, and the hippodrac awoke_ 13

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading Good heavens, there wasn’t a breath of wind!_ 85 THE ADAMANT DOOR _Summoning up all his courage, Hugh threw open the adamant door_ 105 THE CITY OF THE WINTER SLEEP _The runaway Princess stepped forth into the dark street and, taper in hand, hurried to the gate of the city wall_ 117

not in physical motion

From this reading THE PALACE OF THE NIGHT _The image in the mirror stood still_ 35 THE ENCHANTED BABY _Over hill, over dale, in a long straight line, fled the Master Thief with the golden perambulator_ 57 THE TWO MILLERS _He lifted a moistened finger to the air.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading THE BELL OF THE EARTH AND THE BELL OF THE SEA _Long and hard fought Thyrza, and presently a great gust of the gale swept her against the Bell of the Sea_ Frontispiece THE BRAVE GRENADIER _Suddenly the soldier’s foot dislodged a piece of clattering stone, and the hippodrac awoke_ 13

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading THE PALACE OF THE NIGHT _The image in the mirror stood still_ 35 THE ENCHANTED BABY _Over hill, over dale, in a long straight line, fled the Master Thief with the golden perambulator_ 57 THE TWO MILLERS _He lifted a moistened finger to the air.

successive (without a break)

From this reading THE PALACE OF THE NIGHT _The image in the mirror stood still_ 35 THE ENCHANTED BABY _Over hill, over dale, in a long straight line, fled the Master Thief with the golden perambulator_ 57 THE TWO MILLERS _He lifted a moistened finger to the air.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Good heavens, there wasn’t a breath of wind!_ 85 THE ADAMANT DOOR _Summoning up all his courage, Hugh threw open the adamant door_ 105 THE CITY OF THE WINTER SLEEP _The runaway Princess stepped forth into the dark street and, taper in hand, hurried to the gate of the city wall_ 117

happening unexpectedly

From this reading THE BELL OF THE EARTH AND THE BELL OF THE SEA _Long and hard fought Thyrza, and presently a great gust of the gale swept her against the Bell of the Sea_ Frontispiece THE BRAVE GRENADIER _Suddenly the soldier’s foot dislodged a piece of clattering stone, and the hippodrac awoke_ 13

calling up supposed supernatural forces by spells and incantations

From this reading Good heavens, there wasn’t a breath of wind!_ 85 THE ADAMANT DOOR _Summoning up all his courage, Hugh threw open the adamant door_ 105 THE CITY OF THE WINTER SLEEP _The runaway Princess stepped forth into the dark street and, taper in hand, hurried to the gate of the city wall_ 117

possessing sweep

From this reading THE BELL OF THE EARTH AND THE BELL OF THE SEA _Long and hard fought Thyrza, and presently a great gust of the gale swept her against the Bell of the Sea_ Frontispiece THE BRAVE GRENADIER _Suddenly the soldier’s foot dislodged a piece of clattering stone, and the hippodrac awoke_ 13

diminish gradually

From this reading Good heavens, there wasn’t a breath of wind!_ 85 THE ADAMANT DOOR _Summoning up all his courage, Hugh threw open the adamant door_ 105 THE CITY OF THE WINTER SLEEP _The runaway Princess stepped forth into the dark street and, taper in hand, hurried to the gate of the city wall_ 117

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

From this reading THE BELL OF THE EARTH AND THE BELL OF THE SEA _Long and hard fought Thyrza, and presently a great gust of the gale swept her against the Bell of the Sea_ Frontispiece THE BRAVE GRENADIER _Suddenly the soldier’s foot dislodged a piece of clattering stone, and the hippodrac awoke_ 13

in or at that place or location

From this reading Good heavens, there wasn’t a breath of wind!_ 85 THE ADAMANT DOOR _Summoning up all his courage, Hugh threw open the adamant door_ 105 THE CITY OF THE WINTER SLEEP _The runaway Princess stepped forth into the dark street and, taper in hand, hurried to the gate of the city wall_ 117

a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading THE PALACE OF THE NIGHT _The image in the mirror stood still_ 35 THE ENCHANTED BABY _Over hill, over dale, in a long straight line, fled the Master Thief with the golden perambulator_ 57 THE TWO MILLERS _He lifted a moistened finger to the air.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Good heavens, there wasn’t a breath of wind!_ 85 THE ADAMANT DOOR _Summoning up all his courage, Hugh threw open the adamant door_ 105 THE CITY OF THE WINTER SLEEP _The runaway Princess stepped forth into the dark street and, taper in hand, hurried to the gate of the city wall_ 117

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From this reading THE BELL OF THE EARTH AND THE BELL OF THE SEA _Long and hard fought Thyrza, and presently a great gust of the gale swept her against the Bell of the Sea_ Frontispiece THE BRAVE GRENADIER _Suddenly the soldier’s foot dislodged a piece of clattering stone, and the hippodrac awoke_ 13

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

From this reading THE PALACE OF THE NIGHT _The image in the mirror stood still_ 35 THE ENCHANTED BABY _Over hill, over dale, in a long straight line, fled the Master Thief with the golden perambulator_ 57 THE TWO MILLERS _He lifted a moistened finger to the air.

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

From this reading THE PALACE OF THE NIGHT _The image in the mirror stood still_ 35 THE ENCHANTED BABY _Over hill, over dale, in a long straight line, fled the Master Thief with the golden perambulator_ 57 THE TWO MILLERS _He lifted a moistened finger to the air.

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

From this reading Good heavens, there wasn’t a breath of wind!_ 85 THE ADAMANT DOOR _Summoning up all his courage, Hugh threw open the adamant door_ 105 THE CITY OF THE WINTER SLEEP _The runaway Princess stepped forth into the dark street and, taper in hand, hurried to the gate of the city wall_ 117

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Good heavens, there wasn’t a breath of wind!_ 85 THE ADAMANT DOOR _Summoning up all his courage, Hugh threw open the adamant door_ 105 THE CITY OF THE WINTER SLEEP _The runaway Princess stepped forth into the dark street and, taper in hand, hurried to the gate of the city wall_ 117

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From this reading Good heavens, there wasn’t a breath of wind!_ 85 THE ADAMANT DOOR _Summoning up all his courage, Hugh threw open the adamant door_ 105 THE CITY OF THE WINTER SLEEP _The runaway Princess stepped forth into the dark street and, taper in hand, hurried to the gate of the city wall_ 117

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading AILEEL AND AILINDA _And now, all at once, there were cries and shouts of alarm.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Good heavens, there wasn’t a breath of wind!_ 85 THE ADAMANT DOOR _Summoning up all his courage, Hugh threw open the adamant door_ 105 THE CITY OF THE WINTER SLEEP _The runaway Princess stepped forth into the dark street and, taper in hand, hurried to the gate of the city wall_ 117

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Good heavens, there wasn’t a breath of wind!_ 85 THE ADAMANT DOOR _Summoning up all his courage, Hugh threw open the adamant door_ 105 THE CITY OF THE WINTER SLEEP _The runaway Princess stepped forth into the dark street and, taper in hand, hurried to the gate of the city wall_ 117

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE PALACE OF THE NIGHT _The image in the mirror stood still_ 35 THE ENCHANTED BABY _Over hill, over dale, in a long straight line, fled the Master Thief with the golden perambulator_ 57 THE TWO MILLERS _He lifted a moistened finger to the air.