Chapter IV

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

From this reading NIBELHEIM Alberich had forged a Ring from the Rhinegold, and, wearing it, possessed absolute power over the rest of the Nibelungs.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading NIBELHEIM Alberich had forged a Ring from the Rhinegold, and, wearing it, possessed absolute power over the rest of the Nibelungs.

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From this reading Ah! what a land of gloom it was!

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From this reading NIBELHEIM Alberich had forged a Ring from the Rhinegold, and, wearing it, possessed absolute power over the rest of the Nibelungs.

(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 He was the King Dwarf, ruler over all Nibelheim, the Land of Gloom.

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

From this reading NIBELHEIM Alberich had forged a Ring from the Rhinegold, and, wearing it, possessed absolute power over the rest of the Nibelungs.

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From this reading Through the dark shadows there streamed fitfully a lurid light from the forges where the dwarfs were working; their hammers clanged monotonously on the anvils.

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

From this reading Slowly they laid the results of their toil in great heaps, and Alberich laughed at their weariness and gloated over the treasures, which he promptly claimed as his own.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Slowly they laid the results of their toil in great heaps, and Alberich laughed at their weariness and gloated over the treasures, which he promptly claimed as his own.

past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading Slowly they laid the results of their toil in great heaps, and Alberich laughed at their weariness and gloated over the treasures, which he promptly claimed as his own.

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From this reading Through the dark shadows there streamed fitfully a lurid light from the forges where the dwarfs were working; their hammers clanged monotonously on the anvils.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Through the dark shadows there streamed fitfully a lurid light from the forges where the dwarfs were working; their hammers clanged monotonously on the anvils.

a person who is markedly small

From this reading He was the King Dwarf, ruler over all Nibelheim, the Land of Gloom.

plural of “dwarf” — a person who is markedly small

From this reading Through the dark shadows there streamed fitfully a lurid light from the forges where the dwarfs were working; their hammers clanged monotonously on the anvils.

in a fitful manner

From this reading Through the dark shadows there streamed fitfully a lurid light from the forges where the dwarfs were working; their hammers clanged monotonously on the anvils.

reproduced fraudulently

From this reading NIBELHEIM Alberich had forged a Ring from the Rhinegold, and, wearing it, possessed absolute power over the rest of the Nibelungs.

plural of “forge” — furnace consisting of a special hearth where metal is heated before shaping

From this reading Through the dark shadows there streamed fitfully a lurid light from the forges where the dwarfs were working; their hammers clanged monotonously on the anvils.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading NIBELHEIM Alberich had forged a Ring from the Rhinegold, and, wearing it, possessed absolute power over the rest of the Nibelungs.

past form of “gloat” — dwell on with satisfaction

From this reading Slowly they laid the results of their toil in great heaps, and Alberich laughed at their weariness and gloated over the treasures, which he promptly claimed as his own.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading He was the King Dwarf, ruler over all Nibelheim, the Land of Gloom.

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

From this reading Slowly they laid the results of their toil in great heaps, and Alberich laughed at their weariness and gloated over the treasures, which he promptly claimed as his own.

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

From this reading NIBELHEIM Alberich had forged a Ring from the Rhinegold, and, wearing it, possessed absolute power over the rest of the Nibelungs.

plural of “hammer” — the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled

From this reading Through the dark shadows there streamed fitfully a lurid light from the forges where the dwarfs were working; their hammers clanged monotonously on the anvils.

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

From this reading He was the King Dwarf, ruler over all Nibelheim, the Land of Gloom.

a large number or amount

From this reading Slowly they laid the results of their toil in great heaps, and Alberich laughed at their weariness and gloated over the treasures, which he promptly claimed as his own.

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

From this reading Slowly they laid the results of their toil in great heaps, and Alberich laughed at their weariness and gloated over the treasures, which he promptly claimed as his own.

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

From this reading Slowly they laid the results of their toil in great heaps, and Alberich laughed at their weariness and gloated over the treasures, which he promptly claimed as his own.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading NIBELHEIM Alberich had forged a Ring from the Rhinegold, and, wearing it, possessed absolute power over the rest of the Nibelungs.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading He was the King Dwarf, ruler over all Nibelheim, the Land of Gloom.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Slowly they laid the results of their toil in great heaps, and Alberich laughed at their weariness and gloated over the treasures, which he promptly claimed as his own.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading He was the King Dwarf, ruler over all Nibelheim, the Land of Gloom.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading Slowly they laid the results of their toil in great heaps, and Alberich laughed at their weariness and gloated over the treasures, which he promptly claimed as his own.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Through the dark shadows there streamed fitfully a lurid light from the forges where the dwarfs were working; their hammers clanged monotonously on the anvils.

horrible in fierceness or savagery

From this reading Through the dark shadows there streamed fitfully a lurid light from the forges where the dwarfs were working; their hammers clanged monotonously on the anvils.

in a monotonous manner

From this reading Through the dark shadows there streamed fitfully a lurid light from the forges where the dwarfs were working; their hammers clanged monotonously on the anvils.

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From this reading NIBELHEIM Alberich had forged a Ring from the Rhinegold, and, wearing it, possessed absolute power over the rest of the Nibelungs.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading NIBELHEIM Alberich had forged a Ring from the Rhinegold, and, wearing it, possessed absolute power over the rest of the Nibelungs.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading NIBELHEIM Alberich had forged a Ring from the Rhinegold, and, wearing it, possessed absolute power over the rest of the Nibelungs.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Through the dark shadows there streamed fitfully a lurid light from the forges where the dwarfs were working; their hammers clanged monotonously on the anvils.

above and across; more than

From this reading NIBELHEIM Alberich had forged a Ring from the Rhinegold, and, wearing it, possessed absolute power over the rest of the Nibelungs.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Slowly they laid the results of their toil in great heaps, and Alberich laughed at their weariness and gloated over the treasures, which he promptly claimed as his own.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading NIBELHEIM Alberich had forged a Ring from the Rhinegold, and, wearing it, possessed absolute power over the rest of the Nibelungs.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading NIBELHEIM Alberich had forged a Ring from the Rhinegold, and, wearing it, possessed absolute power over the rest of the Nibelungs.

with little or no delay

From this reading Slowly they laid the results of their toil in great heaps, and Alberich laughed at their weariness and gloated over the treasures, which he promptly claimed as his own.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading NIBELHEIM Alberich had forged a Ring from the Rhinegold, and, wearing it, possessed absolute power over the rest of the Nibelungs.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Slowly they laid the results of their toil in great heaps, and Alberich laughed at their weariness and gloated over the treasures, which he promptly claimed as his own.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading NIBELHEIM Alberich had forged a Ring from the Rhinegold, and, wearing it, possessed absolute power over the rest of the Nibelungs.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading NIBELHEIM Alberich had forged a Ring from the Rhinegold, and, wearing it, possessed absolute power over the rest of the Nibelungs.

a person who rules or commands

From this reading He was the King Dwarf, ruler over all Nibelheim, the Land of Gloom.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading Through the dark shadows there streamed fitfully a lurid light from the forges where the dwarfs were working; their hammers clanged monotonously on the anvils.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Slowly they laid the results of their toil in great heaps, and Alberich laughed at their weariness and gloated over the treasures, which he promptly claimed as his own.

past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind

From this reading Through the dark shadows there streamed fitfully a lurid light from the forges where the dwarfs were working; their hammers clanged monotonously on the anvils.

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

From this reading NIBELHEIM Alberich had forged a Ring from the Rhinegold, and, wearing it, possessed absolute power over the rest of the Nibelungs.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Through the dark shadows there streamed fitfully a lurid light from the forges where the dwarfs were working; their hammers clanged monotonously on the anvils.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Through the dark shadows there streamed fitfully a lurid light from the forges where the dwarfs were working; their hammers clanged monotonously on the anvils.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Slowly they laid the results of their toil in great heaps, and Alberich laughed at their weariness and gloated over the treasures, which he promptly claimed as his own.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through the dark shadows there streamed fitfully a lurid light from the forges where the dwarfs were working; their hammers clanged monotonously on the anvils.

work hard

From this reading Slowly they laid the results of their toil in great heaps, and Alberich laughed at their weariness and gloated over the treasures, which he promptly claimed as his own.

plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading Slowly they laid the results of their toil in great heaps, and Alberich laughed at their weariness and gloated over the treasures, which he promptly claimed as his own.

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

From this reading He was the King Dwarf, ruler over all Nibelheim, the Land of Gloom.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading Slowly they laid the results of their toil in great heaps, and Alberich laughed at their weariness and gloated over the treasures, which he promptly claimed as his own.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading NIBELHEIM Alberich had forged a Ring from the Rhinegold, and, wearing it, possessed absolute power over the rest of the Nibelungs.

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

From this reading Through the dark shadows there streamed fitfully a lurid light from the forges where the dwarfs were working; their hammers clanged monotonously on the anvils.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Ah! what a land of gloom it was!

in or at the place that

From this reading Through the dark shadows there streamed fitfully a lurid light from the forges where the dwarfs were working; their hammers clanged monotonously on the anvils.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Slowly they laid the results of their toil in great heaps, and Alberich laughed at their weariness and gloated over the treasures, which he promptly claimed as his own.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading Through the dark shadows there streamed fitfully a lurid light from the forges where the dwarfs were working; their hammers clanged monotonously on the anvils.