Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading Coupling the sound with the strange spectacle to which he had just been a witness, the young officer could not help feeling a slight sensation of fear.

inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

From this reading He was a Creole, brought up consequently in the midst of ecclesiastical superstition, scarce less monstrous and absurd than that of pure paganism itself.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading But Don Rafael was one of those bold spirits whom fear may visit but not subdue; and he remained immobile in his saddle, without showing any further symptoms of apprehension than by the twitching of his lips against his cigar, the light of which at intervals gleamed like a meteor through the darkness.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading He had heard in his youth how animals in presence of beings of the other world are seized with a shivering--such as that exhibited at the moment by his own horse--and he could almost fancy that the scene he had just witnessed was some evocation of the Prince of Darkness, to which the lugubrious sounds now reaching him were the response.

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

From this reading He was a Creole, brought up consequently in the midst of ecclesiastical superstition, scarce less monstrous and absurd than that of pure paganism itself.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading He had heard in his youth how animals in presence of beings of the other world are seized with a shivering--such as that exhibited at the moment by his own horse--and he could almost fancy that the scene he had just witnessed was some evocation of the Prince of Darkness, to which the lugubrious sounds now reaching him were the response.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But Don Rafael was one of those bold spirits whom fear may visit but not subdue; and he remained immobile in his saddle, without showing any further symptoms of apprehension than by the twitching of his lips against his cigar, the light of which at intervals gleamed like a meteor through the darkness.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading But Don Rafael was one of those bold spirits whom fear may visit but not subdue; and he remained immobile in his saddle, without showing any further symptoms of apprehension than by the twitching of his lips against his cigar, the light of which at intervals gleamed like a meteor through the darkness.

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

From this reading He had heard in his youth how animals in presence of beings of the other world are seized with a shivering--such as that exhibited at the moment by his own horse--and he could almost fancy that the scene he had just witnessed was some evocation of the Prince of Darkness, to which the lugubrious sounds now reaching him were the response.

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

From this reading He had heard in his youth how animals in presence of beings of the other world are seized with a shivering--such as that exhibited at the moment by his own horse--and he could almost fancy that the scene he had just witnessed was some evocation of the Prince of Darkness, to which the lugubrious sounds now reaching him were the response.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had heard in his youth how animals in presence of beings of the other world are seized with a shivering--such as that exhibited at the moment by his own horse--and he could almost fancy that the scene he had just witnessed was some evocation of the Prince of Darkness, to which the lugubrious sounds now reaching him were the response.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Coupling the sound with the strange spectacle to which he had just been a witness, the young officer could not help feeling a slight sensation of fear.

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading He had heard in his youth how animals in presence of beings of the other world are seized with a shivering--such as that exhibited at the moment by his own horse--and he could almost fancy that the scene he had just witnessed was some evocation of the Prince of Darkness, to which the lugubrious sounds now reaching him were the response.

fearless and daring

From this reading But Don Rafael was one of those bold spirits whom fear may visit but not subdue; and he remained immobile in his saddle, without showing any further symptoms of apprehension than by the twitching of his lips against his cigar, the light of which at intervals gleamed like a meteor through the darkness.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He was a Creole, brought up consequently in the midst of ecclesiastical superstition, scarce less monstrous and absurd than that of pure paganism itself.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Don Rafael was one of those bold spirits whom fear may visit but not subdue; and he remained immobile in his saddle, without showing any further symptoms of apprehension than by the twitching of his lips against his cigar, the light of which at intervals gleamed like a meteor through the darkness.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had heard in his youth how animals in presence of beings of the other world are seized with a shivering--such as that exhibited at the moment by his own horse--and he could almost fancy that the scene he had just witnessed was some evocation of the Prince of Darkness, to which the lugubrious sounds now reaching him were the response.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading But Don Rafael was one of those bold spirits whom fear may visit but not subdue; and he remained immobile in his saddle, without showing any further symptoms of apprehension than by the twitching of his lips against his cigar, the light of which at intervals gleamed like a meteor through the darkness.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading He was a Creole, brought up consequently in the midst of ecclesiastical superstition, scarce less monstrous and absurd than that of pure paganism itself.

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

From this reading Coupling the sound with the strange spectacle to which he had just been a witness, the young officer could not help feeling a slight sensation of fear.

a connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together

From this reading Coupling the sound with the strange spectacle to which he had just been a witness, the young officer could not help feeling a slight sensation of fear.

a person of European descent born in the West Indies or Latin America

From this reading He was a Creole, brought up consequently in the midst of ecclesiastical superstition, scarce less monstrous and absurd than that of pure paganism itself.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading He had heard in his youth how animals in presence of beings of the other world are seized with a shivering--such as that exhibited at the moment by his own horse--and he could almost fancy that the scene he had just witnessed was some evocation of the Prince of Darkness, to which the lugubrious sounds now reaching him were the response.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading While thus patiently waiting the moonlight, the horseman fancied that he heard other sounds, and of a different import.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading But Don Rafael was one of those bold spirits whom fear may visit but not subdue; and he remained immobile in his saddle, without showing any further symptoms of apprehension than by the twitching of his lips against his cigar, the light of which at intervals gleamed like a meteor through the darkness.

of or associated with a church (especially a Christian Church)

From this reading He was a Creole, brought up consequently in the midst of ecclesiastical superstition, scarce less monstrous and absurd than that of pure paganism itself.

imaginative re-creation

From this reading He had heard in his youth how animals in presence of beings of the other world are seized with a shivering--such as that exhibited at the moment by his own horse--and he could almost fancy that the scene he had just witnessed was some evocation of the Prince of Darkness, to which the lugubrious sounds now reaching him were the response.

past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading He had heard in his youth how animals in presence of beings of the other world are seized with a shivering--such as that exhibited at the moment by his own horse--and he could almost fancy that the scene he had just witnessed was some evocation of the Prince of Darkness, to which the lugubrious sounds now reaching him were the response.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading While thus patiently waiting the moonlight, the horseman fancied that he heard other sounds, and of a different import.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading He had heard in his youth how animals in presence of beings of the other world are seized with a shivering--such as that exhibited at the moment by his own horse--and he could almost fancy that the scene he had just witnessed was some evocation of the Prince of Darkness, to which the lugubrious sounds now reaching him were the response.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Coupling the sound with the strange spectacle to which he had just been a witness, the young officer could not help feeling a slight sensation of fear.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Coupling the sound with the strange spectacle to which he had just been a witness, the young officer could not help feeling a slight sensation of fear.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading But Don Rafael was one of those bold spirits whom fear may visit but not subdue; and he remained immobile in his saddle, without showing any further symptoms of apprehension than by the twitching of his lips against his cigar, the light of which at intervals gleamed like a meteor through the darkness.

past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet

From this reading But Don Rafael was one of those bold spirits whom fear may visit but not subdue; and he remained immobile in his saddle, without showing any further symptoms of apprehension than by the twitching of his lips against his cigar, the light of which at intervals gleamed like a meteor through the darkness.

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

From this reading Coupling the sound with the strange spectacle to which he had just been a witness, the young officer could not help feeling a slight sensation of fear.

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

From this reading Coupling the sound with the strange spectacle to which he had just been a witness, the young officer could not help feeling a slight sensation of fear.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He had heard in his youth how animals in presence of beings of the other world are seized with a shivering--such as that exhibited at the moment by his own horse--and he could almost fancy that the scene he had just witnessed was some evocation of the Prince of Darkness, to which the lugubrious sounds now reaching him were the response.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Coupling the sound with the strange spectacle to which he had just been a witness, the young officer could not help feeling a slight sensation of fear.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He had heard in his youth how animals in presence of beings of the other world are seized with a shivering--such as that exhibited at the moment by his own horse--and he could almost fancy that the scene he had just witnessed was some evocation of the Prince of Darkness, to which the lugubrious sounds now reaching him were the response.

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

From this reading He had heard in his youth how animals in presence of beings of the other world are seized with a shivering--such as that exhibited at the moment by his own horse--and he could almost fancy that the scene he had just witnessed was some evocation of the Prince of Darkness, to which the lugubrious sounds now reaching him were the response.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading He had heard in his youth how animals in presence of beings of the other world are seized with a shivering--such as that exhibited at the moment by his own horse--and he could almost fancy that the scene he had just witnessed was some evocation of the Prince of Darkness, to which the lugubrious sounds now reaching him were the response.

a man skilled in equitation

From this reading While thus patiently waiting the moonlight, the horseman fancied that he heard other sounds, and of a different import.

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

From this reading He had heard in his youth how animals in presence of beings of the other world are seized with a shivering--such as that exhibited at the moment by his own horse--and he could almost fancy that the scene he had just witnessed was some evocation of the Prince of Darkness, to which the lugubrious sounds now reaching him were the response.

not capable of movement or of being moved

From this reading But Don Rafael was one of those bold spirits whom fear may visit but not subdue; and he remained immobile in his saddle, without showing any further symptoms of apprehension than by the twitching of his lips against his cigar, the light of which at intervals gleamed like a meteor through the darkness.

commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country

From this reading While thus patiently waiting the moonlight, the horseman fancied that he heard other sounds, and of a different import.

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

From this reading He was a Creole, brought up consequently in the midst of ecclesiastical superstition, scarce less monstrous and absurd than that of pure paganism itself.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading But Don Rafael was one of those bold spirits whom fear may visit but not subdue; and he remained immobile in his saddle, without showing any further symptoms of apprehension than by the twitching of his lips against his cigar, the light of which at intervals gleamed like a meteor through the darkness.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading He was a Creole, brought up consequently in the midst of ecclesiastical superstition, scarce less monstrous and absurd than that of pure paganism itself.

and nothing more

From this reading Coupling the sound with the strange spectacle to which he had just been a witness, the young officer could not help feeling a slight sensation of fear.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading He was a Creole, brought up consequently in the midst of ecclesiastical superstition, scarce less monstrous and absurd than that of pure paganism itself.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading But Don Rafael was one of those bold spirits whom fear may visit but not subdue; and he remained immobile in his saddle, without showing any further symptoms of apprehension than by the twitching of his lips against his cigar, the light of which at intervals gleamed like a meteor through the darkness.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading But Don Rafael was one of those bold spirits whom fear may visit but not subdue; and he remained immobile in his saddle, without showing any further symptoms of apprehension than by the twitching of his lips against his cigar, the light of which at intervals gleamed like a meteor through the darkness.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading But Don Rafael was one of those bold spirits whom fear may visit but not subdue; and he remained immobile in his saddle, without showing any further symptoms of apprehension than by the twitching of his lips against his cigar, the light of which at intervals gleamed like a meteor through the darkness.

excessively mournful

From this reading He had heard in his youth how animals in presence of beings of the other world are seized with a shivering--such as that exhibited at the moment by his own horse--and he could almost fancy that the scene he had just witnessed was some evocation of the Prince of Darkness, to which the lugubrious sounds now reaching him were the response.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading But Don Rafael was one of those bold spirits whom fear may visit but not subdue; and he remained immobile in his saddle, without showing any further symptoms of apprehension than by the twitching of his lips against his cigar, the light of which at intervals gleamed like a meteor through the darkness.

(astronomy) any of the small solid extraterrestrial bodies that hits the earth's atmosphere

From this reading But Don Rafael was one of those bold spirits whom fear may visit but not subdue; and he remained immobile in his saddle, without showing any further symptoms of apprehension than by the twitching of his lips against his cigar, the light of which at intervals gleamed like a meteor through the darkness.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading He was a Creole, brought up consequently in the midst of ecclesiastical superstition, scarce less monstrous and absurd than that of pure paganism itself.

a particular point in time

From this reading He had heard in his youth how animals in presence of beings of the other world are seized with a shivering--such as that exhibited at the moment by his own horse--and he could almost fancy that the scene he had just witnessed was some evocation of the Prince of Darkness, to which the lugubrious sounds now reaching him were the response.

abnormally large

From this reading He was a Creole, brought up consequently in the midst of ecclesiastical superstition, scarce less monstrous and absurd than that of pure paganism itself.

the light of the Moon

From this reading While thus patiently waiting the moonlight, the horseman fancied that he heard other sounds, and of a different import.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Coupling the sound with the strange spectacle to which he had just been a witness, the young officer could not help feeling a slight sensation of fear.

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

From this reading He had heard in his youth how animals in presence of beings of the other world are seized with a shivering--such as that exhibited at the moment by his own horse--and he could almost fancy that the scene he had just witnessed was some evocation of the Prince of Darkness, to which the lugubrious sounds now reaching him were the response.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Coupling the sound with the strange spectacle to which he had just been a witness, the young officer could not help feeling a slight sensation of fear.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Coupling the sound with the strange spectacle to which he had just been a witness, the young officer could not help feeling a slight sensation of fear.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But Don Rafael was one of those bold spirits whom fear may visit but not subdue; and he remained immobile in his saddle, without showing any further symptoms of apprehension than by the twitching of his lips against his cigar, the light of which at intervals gleamed like a meteor through the darkness.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He had heard in his youth how animals in presence of beings of the other world are seized with a shivering--such as that exhibited at the moment by his own horse--and he could almost fancy that the scene he had just witnessed was some evocation of the Prince of Darkness, to which the lugubrious sounds now reaching him were the response.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He had heard in his youth how animals in presence of beings of the other world are seized with a shivering--such as that exhibited at the moment by his own horse--and he could almost fancy that the scene he had just witnessed was some evocation of the Prince of Darkness, to which the lugubrious sounds now reaching him were the response.

any of various religions other than Christianity or Judaism or Islamism

From this reading He was a Creole, brought up consequently in the midst of ecclesiastical superstition, scarce less monstrous and absurd than that of pure paganism itself.

with patience; in a patient manner

From this reading While thus patiently waiting the moonlight, the horseman fancied that he heard other sounds, and of a different import.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading He had heard in his youth how animals in presence of beings of the other world are seized with a shivering--such as that exhibited at the moment by his own horse--and he could almost fancy that the scene he had just witnessed was some evocation of the Prince of Darkness, to which the lugubrious sounds now reaching him were the response.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading He had heard in his youth how animals in presence of beings of the other world are seized with a shivering--such as that exhibited at the moment by his own horse--and he could almost fancy that the scene he had just witnessed was some evocation of the Prince of Darkness, to which the lugubrious sounds now reaching him were the response.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading He was a Creole, brought up consequently in the midst of ecclesiastical superstition, scarce less monstrous and absurd than that of pure paganism itself.

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

From this reading But Don Rafael was one of those bold spirits whom fear may visit but not subdue; and he remained immobile in his saddle, without showing any further symptoms of apprehension than by the twitching of his lips against his cigar, the light of which at intervals gleamed like a meteor through the darkness.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading He had heard in his youth how animals in presence of beings of the other world are seized with a shivering--such as that exhibited at the moment by his own horse--and he could almost fancy that the scene he had just witnessed was some evocation of the Prince of Darkness, to which the lugubrious sounds now reaching him were the response.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading But Don Rafael was one of those bold spirits whom fear may visit but not subdue; and he remained immobile in his saddle, without showing any further symptoms of apprehension than by the twitching of his lips against his cigar, the light of which at intervals gleamed like a meteor through the darkness.

a result

From this reading He had heard in his youth how animals in presence of beings of the other world are seized with a shivering--such as that exhibited at the moment by his own horse--and he could almost fancy that the scene he had just witnessed was some evocation of the Prince of Darkness, to which the lugubrious sounds now reaching him were the response.

put a saddle on

From this reading But Don Rafael was one of those bold spirits whom fear may visit but not subdue; and he remained immobile in his saddle, without showing any further symptoms of apprehension than by the twitching of his lips against his cigar, the light of which at intervals gleamed like a meteor through the darkness.

only a very short time before

From this reading He was a Creole, brought up consequently in the midst of ecclesiastical superstition, scarce less monstrous and absurd than that of pure paganism itself.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading He had heard in his youth how animals in presence of beings of the other world are seized with a shivering--such as that exhibited at the moment by his own horse--and he could almost fancy that the scene he had just witnessed was some evocation of the Prince of Darkness, to which the lugubrious sounds now reaching him were the response.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading He had heard in his youth how animals in presence of beings of the other world are seized with a shivering--such as that exhibited at the moment by his own horse--and he could almost fancy that the scene he had just witnessed was some evocation of the Prince of Darkness, to which the lugubrious sounds now reaching him were the response.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading Coupling the sound with the strange spectacle to which he had just been a witness, the young officer could not help feeling a slight sensation of fear.

a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever

From this reading He had heard in his youth how animals in presence of beings of the other world are seized with a shivering--such as that exhibited at the moment by his own horse--and he could almost fancy that the scene he had just witnessed was some evocation of the Prince of Darkness, to which the lugubrious sounds now reaching him were the response.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading But Don Rafael was one of those bold spirits whom fear may visit but not subdue; and he remained immobile in his saddle, without showing any further symptoms of apprehension than by the twitching of his lips against his cigar, the light of which at intervals gleamed like a meteor through the darkness.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading Coupling the sound with the strange spectacle to which he had just been a witness, the young officer could not help feeling a slight sensation of fear.

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

From this reading He had heard in his youth how animals in presence of beings of the other world are seized with a shivering--such as that exhibited at the moment by his own horse--and he could almost fancy that the scene he had just witnessed was some evocation of the Prince of Darkness, to which the lugubrious sounds now reaching him were the response.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Coupling the sound with the strange spectacle to which he had just been a witness, the young officer could not help feeling a slight sensation of fear.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading He had heard in his youth how animals in presence of beings of the other world are seized with a shivering--such as that exhibited at the moment by his own horse--and he could almost fancy that the scene he had just witnessed was some evocation of the Prince of Darkness, to which the lugubrious sounds now reaching him were the response.

something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)

From this reading Coupling the sound with the strange spectacle to which he had just been a witness, the young officer could not help feeling a slight sensation of fear.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading But Don Rafael was one of those bold spirits whom fear may visit but not subdue; and he remained immobile in his saddle, without showing any further symptoms of apprehension than by the twitching of his lips against his cigar, the light of which at intervals gleamed like a meteor through the darkness.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Coupling the sound with the strange spectacle to which he had just been a witness, the young officer could not help feeling a slight sensation of fear.

put down by force or intimidation

From this reading But Don Rafael was one of those bold spirits whom fear may visit but not subdue; and he remained immobile in his saddle, without showing any further symptoms of apprehension than by the twitching of his lips against his cigar, the light of which at intervals gleamed like a meteor through the darkness.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He had heard in his youth how animals in presence of beings of the other world are seized with a shivering--such as that exhibited at the moment by his own horse--and he could almost fancy that the scene he had just witnessed was some evocation of the Prince of Darkness, to which the lugubrious sounds now reaching him were the response.

an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear

From this reading He was a Creole, brought up consequently in the midst of ecclesiastical superstition, scarce less monstrous and absurd than that of pure paganism itself.

plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease

From this reading But Don Rafael was one of those bold spirits whom fear may visit but not subdue; and he remained immobile in his saddle, without showing any further symptoms of apprehension than by the twitching of his lips against his cigar, the light of which at intervals gleamed like a meteor through the darkness.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He was a Creole, brought up consequently in the midst of ecclesiastical superstition, scarce less monstrous and absurd than that of pure paganism itself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was a Creole, brought up consequently in the midst of ecclesiastical superstition, scarce less monstrous and absurd than that of pure paganism itself.

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

From this reading Coupling the sound with the strange spectacle to which he had just been a witness, the young officer could not help feeling a slight sensation of fear.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading But Don Rafael was one of those bold spirits whom fear may visit but not subdue; and he remained immobile in his saddle, without showing any further symptoms of apprehension than by the twitching of his lips against his cigar, the light of which at intervals gleamed like a meteor through the darkness.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading But Don Rafael was one of those bold spirits whom fear may visit but not subdue; and he remained immobile in his saddle, without showing any further symptoms of apprehension than by the twitching of his lips against his cigar, the light of which at intervals gleamed like a meteor through the darkness.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading While thus patiently waiting the moonlight, the horseman fancied that he heard other sounds, and of a different import.

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

From this reading Coupling the sound with the strange spectacle to which he had just been a witness, the young officer could not help feeling a slight sensation of fear.

a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition

From this reading But Don Rafael was one of those bold spirits whom fear may visit but not subdue; and he remained immobile in his saddle, without showing any further symptoms of apprehension than by the twitching of his lips against his cigar, the light of which at intervals gleamed like a meteor through the darkness.

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

From this reading He was a Creole, brought up consequently in the midst of ecclesiastical superstition, scarce less monstrous and absurd than that of pure paganism itself.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading But Don Rafael was one of those bold spirits whom fear may visit but not subdue; and he remained immobile in his saddle, without showing any further symptoms of apprehension than by the twitching of his lips against his cigar, the light of which at intervals gleamed like a meteor through the darkness.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading While thus patiently waiting the moonlight, the horseman fancied that he heard other sounds, and of a different import.

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

From this reading He was a Creole, brought up consequently in the midst of ecclesiastical superstition, scarce less monstrous and absurd than that of pure paganism itself.

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

From this reading He had heard in his youth how animals in presence of beings of the other world are seized with a shivering--such as that exhibited at the moment by his own horse--and he could almost fancy that the scene he had just witnessed was some evocation of the Prince of Darkness, to which the lugubrious sounds now reaching him were the response.

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

From this reading Coupling the sound with the strange spectacle to which he had just been a witness, the young officer could not help feeling a slight sensation of fear.

during the time that

From this reading While thus patiently waiting the moonlight, the horseman fancied that he heard other sounds, and of a different import.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But Don Rafael was one of those bold spirits whom fear may visit but not subdue; and he remained immobile in his saddle, without showing any further symptoms of apprehension than by the twitching of his lips against his cigar, the light of which at intervals gleamed like a meteor through the darkness.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Coupling the sound with the strange spectacle to which he had just been a witness, the young officer could not help feeling a slight sensation of fear.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading But Don Rafael was one of those bold spirits whom fear may visit but not subdue; and he remained immobile in his saddle, without showing any further symptoms of apprehension than by the twitching of his lips against his cigar, the light of which at intervals gleamed like a meteor through the darkness.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading Coupling the sound with the strange spectacle to which he had just been a witness, the young officer could not help feeling a slight sensation of fear.

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading He had heard in his youth how animals in presence of beings of the other world are seized with a shivering--such as that exhibited at the moment by his own horse--and he could almost fancy that the scene he had just witnessed was some evocation of the Prince of Darkness, to which the lugubrious sounds now reaching him were the response.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading He had heard in his youth how animals in presence of beings of the other world are seized with a shivering--such as that exhibited at the moment by his own horse--and he could almost fancy that the scene he had just witnessed was some evocation of the Prince of Darkness, to which the lugubrious sounds now reaching him were the response.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Coupling the sound with the strange spectacle to which he had just been a witness, the young officer could not help feeling a slight sensation of fear.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading He had heard in his youth how animals in presence of beings of the other world are seized with a shivering--such as that exhibited at the moment by his own horse--and he could almost fancy that the scene he had just witnessed was some evocation of the Prince of Darkness, to which the lugubrious sounds now reaching him were the response.