Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Whether the world-famous necromancer, Mirrab, and her attendant genii were lacking in business or no, no one could say, for there was no torch outside their tent, and Abra had ceased to lure the passer-by.

further or added

From this reading Darkness had gradually crept in, and with it--as far as the rest of the Fair was concerned--additional noise and exuberant gaiety.

(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 THE VEILED WITCH Outside the witch's tent all was silent and deserted.

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

From this reading THE VEILED WITCH Outside the witch's tent all was silent and deserted.

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

From this reading Darkness had gradually crept in, and with it--as far as the rest of the Fair was concerned--additional noise and exuberant gaiety.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Huge torches of gum and resin flickered at the entrance of every booth, throwing quaint red lights, and deep, mysterious shadows all round, distorting the faces of the gaping multitude, and of the criers, until they looked like fantastic figures, wizards all from some neighbouring Brocken.

someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading Whether the world-famous necromancer, Mirrab, and her attendant genii were lacking in business or no, no one could say, for there was no torch outside their tent, and Abra had ceased to lure the passer-by.

a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches

From this reading Huge torches of gum and resin flickered at the entrance of every booth, throwing quaint red lights, and deep, mysterious shadows all round, distorting the faces of the gaping multitude, and of the criers, until they looked like fantastic figures, wizards all from some neighbouring Brocken.

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

From this reading Huge torches of gum and resin flickered at the entrance of every booth, throwing quaint red lights, and deep, mysterious shadows all round, distorting the faces of the gaping multitude, and of the criers, until they looked like fantastic figures, wizards all from some neighbouring Brocken.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Whether the world-famous necromancer, Mirrab, and her attendant genii were lacking in business or no, no one could say, for there was no torch outside their tent, and Abra had ceased to lure the passer-by.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Whether the world-famous necromancer, Mirrab, and her attendant genii were lacking in business or no, no one could say, for there was no torch outside their tent, and Abra had ceased to lure the passer-by.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading Darkness had gradually crept in, and with it--as far as the rest of the Fair was concerned--additional noise and exuberant gaiety.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Whether the world-famous necromancer, Mirrab, and her attendant genii were lacking in business or no, no one could say, for there was no torch outside their tent, and Abra had ceased to lure the passer-by.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading Darkness had gradually crept in, and with it--as far as the rest of the Fair was concerned--additional noise and exuberant gaiety.

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

From this reading Huge torches of gum and resin flickered at the entrance of every booth, throwing quaint red lights, and deep, mysterious shadows all round, distorting the faces of the gaping multitude, and of the criers, until they looked like fantastic figures, wizards all from some neighbouring Brocken.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The open place in front of the platform was dark and still.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Darkness had gradually crept in, and with it--as far as the rest of the Fair was concerned--additional noise and exuberant gaiety.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Huge torches of gum and resin flickered at the entrance of every booth, throwing quaint red lights, and deep, mysterious shadows all round, distorting the faces of the gaping multitude, and of the criers, until they looked like fantastic figures, wizards all from some neighbouring Brocken.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading THE VEILED WITCH Outside the witch's tent all was silent and deserted.

-ing form of “distort” — make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story

From this reading Huge torches of gum and resin flickered at the entrance of every booth, throwing quaint red lights, and deep, mysterious shadows all round, distorting the faces of the gaping multitude, and of the criers, until they looked like fantastic figures, wizards all from some neighbouring Brocken.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading Huge torches of gum and resin flickered at the entrance of every booth, throwing quaint red lights, and deep, mysterious shadows all round, distorting the faces of the gaping multitude, and of the criers, until they looked like fantastic figures, wizards all from some neighbouring Brocken.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Huge torches of gum and resin flickered at the entrance of every booth, throwing quaint red lights, and deep, mysterious shadows all round, distorting the faces of the gaping multitude, and of the criers, until they looked like fantastic figures, wizards all from some neighbouring Brocken.

joyously unrestrained

From this reading Darkness had gradually crept in, and with it--as far as the rest of the Fair was concerned--additional noise and exuberant gaiety.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Huge torches of gum and resin flickered at the entrance of every booth, throwing quaint red lights, and deep, mysterious shadows all round, distorting the faces of the gaping multitude, and of the criers, until they looked like fantastic figures, wizards all from some neighbouring Brocken.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Darkness had gradually crept in, and with it--as far as the rest of the Fair was concerned--additional noise and exuberant gaiety.

ludicrously odd

From this reading Huge torches of gum and resin flickered at the entrance of every booth, throwing quaint red lights, and deep, mysterious shadows all round, distorting the faces of the gaping multitude, and of the criers, until they looked like fantastic figures, wizards all from some neighbouring Brocken.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Darkness had gradually crept in, and with it--as far as the rest of the Fair was concerned--additional noise and exuberant gaiety.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Huge torches of gum and resin flickered at the entrance of every booth, throwing quaint red lights, and deep, mysterious shadows all round, distorting the faces of the gaping multitude, and of the criers, until they looked like fantastic figures, wizards all from some neighbouring Brocken.

past form of “flicker” — move back and forth very rapidly

From this reading Huge torches of gum and resin flickered at the entrance of every booth, throwing quaint red lights, and deep, mysterious shadows all round, distorting the faces of the gaping multitude, and of the criers, until they looked like fantastic figures, wizards all from some neighbouring Brocken.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Whether the world-famous necromancer, Mirrab, and her attendant genii were lacking in business or no, no one could say, for there was no torch outside their tent, and Abra had ceased to lure the passer-by.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Huge torches of gum and resin flickered at the entrance of every booth, throwing quaint red lights, and deep, mysterious shadows all round, distorting the faces of the gaping multitude, and of the criers, until they looked like fantastic figures, wizards all from some neighbouring Brocken.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The open place in front of the platform was dark and still.

a gay feeling

From this reading Darkness had gradually crept in, and with it--as far as the rest of the Fair was concerned--additional noise and exuberant gaiety.

with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe

From this reading Huge torches of gum and resin flickered at the entrance of every booth, throwing quaint red lights, and deep, mysterious shadows all round, distorting the faces of the gaping multitude, and of the criers, until they looked like fantastic figures, wizards all from some neighbouring Brocken.

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

From this reading Whether the world-famous necromancer, Mirrab, and her attendant genii were lacking in business or no, no one could say, for there was no torch outside their tent, and Abra had ceased to lure the passer-by.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Darkness had gradually crept in, and with it--as far as the rest of the Fair was concerned--additional noise and exuberant gaiety.

a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing

From this reading Huge torches of gum and resin flickered at the entrance of every booth, throwing quaint red lights, and deep, mysterious shadows all round, distorting the faces of the gaping multitude, and of the criers, until they looked like fantastic figures, wizards all from some neighbouring Brocken.

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

From this reading Darkness had gradually crept in, and with it--as far as the rest of the Fair was concerned--additional noise and exuberant gaiety.

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

From this reading Whether the world-famous necromancer, Mirrab, and her attendant genii were lacking in business or no, no one could say, for there was no torch outside their tent, and Abra had ceased to lure the passer-by.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Huge torches of gum and resin flickered at the entrance of every booth, throwing quaint red lights, and deep, mysterious shadows all round, distorting the faces of the gaping multitude, and of the criers, until they looked like fantastic figures, wizards all from some neighbouring Brocken.

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

From this reading Darkness had gradually crept in, and with it--as far as the rest of the Fair was concerned--additional noise and exuberant gaiety.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Darkness had gradually crept in, and with it--as far as the rest of the Fair was concerned--additional noise and exuberant gaiety.

inadequate in amount or degree

From this reading Whether the world-famous necromancer, Mirrab, and her attendant genii were lacking in business or no, no one could say, for there was no torch outside their tent, and Abra had ceased to lure the passer-by.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading Huge torches of gum and resin flickered at the entrance of every booth, throwing quaint red lights, and deep, mysterious shadows all round, distorting the faces of the gaping multitude, and of the criers, until they looked like fantastic figures, wizards all from some neighbouring Brocken.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Huge torches of gum and resin flickered at the entrance of every booth, throwing quaint red lights, and deep, mysterious shadows all round, distorting the faces of the gaping multitude, and of the criers, until they looked like fantastic figures, wizards all from some neighbouring Brocken.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Huge torches of gum and resin flickered at the entrance of every booth, throwing quaint red lights, and deep, mysterious shadows all round, distorting the faces of the gaping multitude, and of the criers, until they looked like fantastic figures, wizards all from some neighbouring Brocken.

qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward

From this reading Whether the world-famous necromancer, Mirrab, and her attendant genii were lacking in business or no, no one could say, for there was no torch outside their tent, and Abra had ceased to lure the passer-by.

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

From this reading Whether the world-famous necromancer, Mirrab, and her attendant genii were lacking in business or no, no one could say, for there was no torch outside their tent, and Abra had ceased to lure the passer-by.

a large indefinite number

From this reading Huge torches of gum and resin flickered at the entrance of every booth, throwing quaint red lights, and deep, mysterious shadows all round, distorting the faces of the gaping multitude, and of the criers, until they looked like fantastic figures, wizards all from some neighbouring Brocken.

of an obscure nature

From this reading Huge torches of gum and resin flickered at the entrance of every booth, throwing quaint red lights, and deep, mysterious shadows all round, distorting the faces of the gaping multitude, and of the criers, until they looked like fantastic figures, wizards all from some neighbouring Brocken.

one who practices magic or sorcery

From this reading Whether the world-famous necromancer, Mirrab, and her attendant genii were lacking in business or no, no one could say, for there was no torch outside their tent, and Abra had ceased to lure the passer-by.

-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor

From this reading Huge torches of gum and resin flickered at the entrance of every booth, throwing quaint red lights, and deep, mysterious shadows all round, distorting the faces of the gaping multitude, and of the criers, until they looked like fantastic figures, wizards all from some neighbouring Brocken.

not any; not one

From this reading Whether the world-famous necromancer, Mirrab, and her attendant genii were lacking in business or no, no one could say, for there was no torch outside their tent, and Abra had ceased to lure the passer-by.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading Darkness had gradually crept in, and with it--as far as the rest of the Fair was concerned--additional noise and exuberant gaiety.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Darkness had gradually crept in, and with it--as far as the rest of the Fair was concerned--additional noise and exuberant gaiety.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Whether the world-famous necromancer, Mirrab, and her attendant genii were lacking in business or no, no one could say, for there was no torch outside their tent, and Abra had ceased to lure the passer-by.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The open place in front of the platform was dark and still.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Whether the world-famous necromancer, Mirrab, and her attendant genii were lacking in business or no, no one could say, for there was no torch outside their tent, and Abra had ceased to lure the passer-by.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading THE VEILED WITCH Outside the witch's tent all was silent and deserted.

a person who passes by casually or by chance

From this reading Whether the world-famous necromancer, Mirrab, and her attendant genii were lacking in business or no, no one could say, for there was no torch outside their tent, and Abra had ceased to lure the passer-by.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The open place in front of the platform was dark and still.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading The open place in front of the platform was dark and still.

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading Huge torches of gum and resin flickered at the entrance of every booth, throwing quaint red lights, and deep, mysterious shadows all round, distorting the faces of the gaping multitude, and of the criers, until they looked like fantastic figures, wizards all from some neighbouring Brocken.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Huge torches of gum and resin flickered at the entrance of every booth, throwing quaint red lights, and deep, mysterious shadows all round, distorting the faces of the gaping multitude, and of the criers, until they looked like fantastic figures, wizards all from some neighbouring Brocken.

any of a class of solid or semisolid viscous substances obtained either as exudations from certain plants or prepared by polymerization of simple molecules

From this reading Huge torches of gum and resin flickered at the entrance of every booth, throwing quaint red lights, and deep, mysterious shadows all round, distorting the faces of the gaping multitude, and of the criers, until they looked like fantastic figures, wizards all from some neighbouring Brocken.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Darkness had gradually crept in, and with it--as far as the rest of the Fair was concerned--additional noise and exuberant gaiety.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Huge torches of gum and resin flickered at the entrance of every booth, throwing quaint red lights, and deep, mysterious shadows all round, distorting the faces of the gaping multitude, and of the criers, until they looked like fantastic figures, wizards all from some neighbouring Brocken.

express in words

From this reading Whether the world-famous necromancer, Mirrab, and her attendant genii were lacking in business or no, no one could say, for there was no torch outside their tent, and Abra had ceased to lure the passer-by.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading Huge torches of gum and resin flickered at the entrance of every booth, throwing quaint red lights, and deep, mysterious shadows all round, distorting the faces of the gaping multitude, and of the criers, until they looked like fantastic figures, wizards all from some neighbouring Brocken.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading THE VEILED WITCH Outside the witch's tent all was silent and deserted.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Huge torches of gum and resin flickered at the entrance of every booth, throwing quaint red lights, and deep, mysterious shadows all round, distorting the faces of the gaping multitude, and of the criers, until they looked like fantastic figures, wizards all from some neighbouring Brocken.

not in physical motion

From this reading The open place in front of the platform was dark and still.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading THE VEILED WITCH Outside the witch's tent all was silent and deserted.

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

From this reading THE VEILED WITCH Outside the witch's tent all was silent and deserted.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Whether the world-famous necromancer, Mirrab, and her attendant genii were lacking in business or no, no one could say, for there was no torch outside their tent, and Abra had ceased to lure the passer-by.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Whether the world-famous necromancer, Mirrab, and her attendant genii were lacking in business or no, no one could say, for there was no torch outside their tent, and Abra had ceased to lure the passer-by.

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

From this reading Huge torches of gum and resin flickered at the entrance of every booth, throwing quaint red lights, and deep, mysterious shadows all round, distorting the faces of the gaping multitude, and of the criers, until they looked like fantastic figures, wizards all from some neighbouring Brocken.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Huge torches of gum and resin flickered at the entrance of every booth, throwing quaint red lights, and deep, mysterious shadows all round, distorting the faces of the gaping multitude, and of the criers, until they looked like fantastic figures, wizards all from some neighbouring Brocken.

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

From this reading Whether the world-famous necromancer, Mirrab, and her attendant genii were lacking in business or no, no one could say, for there was no torch outside their tent, and Abra had ceased to lure the passer-by.

a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance

From this reading Whether the world-famous necromancer, Mirrab, and her attendant genii were lacking in business or no, no one could say, for there was no torch outside their tent, and Abra had ceased to lure the passer-by.

plural of “torch” — a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance

From this reading Huge torches of gum and resin flickered at the entrance of every booth, throwing quaint red lights, and deep, mysterious shadows all round, distorting the faces of the gaping multitude, and of the criers, until they looked like fantastic figures, wizards all from some neighbouring Brocken.

up to a particular time

From this reading Huge torches of gum and resin flickered at the entrance of every booth, throwing quaint red lights, and deep, mysterious shadows all round, distorting the faces of the gaping multitude, and of the criers, until they looked like fantastic figures, wizards all from some neighbouring Brocken.

having or as if having a veil or concealing cover

From this reading THE VEILED WITCH Outside the witch's tent all was silent and deserted.

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

From this reading THE VEILED WITCH Outside the witch's tent all was silent and deserted.

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

From this reading Whether the world-famous necromancer, Mirrab, and her attendant genii were lacking in business or no, no one could say, for there was no torch outside their tent, and Abra had ceased to lure the passer-by.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Whether the world-famous necromancer, Mirrab, and her attendant genii were lacking in business or no, no one could say, for there was no torch outside their tent, and Abra had ceased to lure the passer-by.

a female sorcerer or magician

From this reading THE VEILED WITCH Outside the witch's tent all was silent and deserted.

possessive form of “witch” — a female sorcerer or magician

From this reading THE VEILED WITCH Outside the witch's tent all was silent and deserted.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Darkness had gradually crept in, and with it--as far as the rest of the Fair was concerned--additional noise and exuberant gaiety.

plural of “wizard” — someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

From this reading Huge torches of gum and resin flickered at the entrance of every booth, throwing quaint red lights, and deep, mysterious shadows all round, distorting the faces of the gaping multitude, and of the criers, until they looked like fantastic figures, wizards all from some neighbouring Brocken.

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

From this reading Whether the world-famous necromancer, Mirrab, and her attendant genii were lacking in business or no, no one could say, for there was no torch outside their tent, and Abra had ceased to lure the passer-by.