Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading It took place in a long, low room of the vast palace buildings that was lighted only by window-places set high up in the wall.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading These walls were frescoed, and at the end of the room above the seat of the judges was a rude picture in bright colours of the condemnation of Christ by Pilate.

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

From this reading Pilate, I remember, was represented with a black face, to signify his wickedness I suppose, and in the air above him hung a red-eyed imp shaped like a bat who gripped his robe with one claw and whispered into his ear.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading There were seven judges, he who presided being a law-officer, and the other six captains of different grades, chosen mostly from among the survivors of those troops whom the Northmen had defeated on the night of the battle in the palace gardens.

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

From this reading These walls were frescoed, and at the end of the room above the seat of the judges was a rude picture in bright colours of the condemnation of Christ by Pilate.

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

From this reading THE TRIAL OF OLAF I know not what time went by before I was put upon my trial, but that trial I can still see as clearly as though it were happening before my eyes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading These walls were frescoed, and at the end of the room above the seat of the judges was a rude picture in bright colours of the condemnation of Christ by Pilate.

nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate

From this reading Pilate, I remember, was represented with a black face, to signify his wickedness I suppose, and in the air above him hung a red-eyed imp shaped like a bat who gripped his robe with one claw and whispered into his ear.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading There were seven judges, he who presided being a law-officer, and the other six captains of different grades, chosen mostly from among the survivors of those troops whom the Northmen had defeated on the night of the battle in the palace gardens.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE TRIAL OF OLAF I know not what time went by before I was put upon my trial, but that trial I can still see as clearly as though it were happening before my eyes.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading There were seven judges, he who presided being a law-officer, and the other six captains of different grades, chosen mostly from among the survivors of those troops whom the Northmen had defeated on the night of the battle in the palace gardens.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Pilate, I remember, was represented with a black face, to signify his wickedness I suppose, and in the air above him hung a red-eyed imp shaped like a bat who gripped his robe with one claw and whispered into his ear.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading These walls were frescoed, and at the end of the room above the seat of the judges was a rude picture in bright colours of the condemnation of Christ by Pilate.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading It took place in a long, low room of the vast palace buildings that was lighted only by window-places set high up in the wall.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE TRIAL OF OLAF I know not what time went by before I was put upon my trial, but that trial I can still see as clearly as though it were happening before my eyes.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE TRIAL OF OLAF I know not what time went by before I was put upon my trial, but that trial I can still see as clearly as though it were happening before my eyes.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading THE TRIAL OF OLAF I know not what time went by before I was put upon my trial, but that trial I can still see as clearly as though it were happening before my eyes.

plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading There were seven judges, he who presided being a law-officer, and the other six captains of different grades, chosen mostly from among the survivors of those troops whom the Northmen had defeated on the night of the battle in the palace gardens.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading There were seven judges, he who presided being a law-officer, and the other six captains of different grades, chosen mostly from among the survivors of those troops whom the Northmen had defeated on the night of the battle in the palace gardens.

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading These walls were frescoed, and at the end of the room above the seat of the judges was a rude picture in bright colours of the condemnation of Christ by Pilate.

sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles

From this reading Pilate, I remember, was represented with a black face, to signify his wickedness I suppose, and in the air above him hung a red-eyed imp shaped like a bat who gripped his robe with one claw and whispered into his ear.

without doubt or question

From this reading THE TRIAL OF OLAF I know not what time went by before I was put upon my trial, but that trial I can still see as clearly as though it were happening before my eyes.

a distinguishing emblem

From this reading These walls were frescoed, and at the end of the room above the seat of the judges was a rude picture in bright colours of the condemnation of Christ by Pilate.

an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable

From this reading These walls were frescoed, and at the end of the room above the seat of the judges was a rude picture in bright colours of the condemnation of Christ by Pilate.

beaten or overcome; not victorious

From this reading There were seven judges, he who presided being a law-officer, and the other six captains of different grades, chosen mostly from among the survivors of those troops whom the Northmen had defeated on the night of the battle in the palace gardens.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading There were seven judges, he who presided being a law-officer, and the other six captains of different grades, chosen mostly from among the survivors of those troops whom the Northmen had defeated on the night of the battle in the palace gardens.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Pilate, I remember, was represented with a black face, to signify his wickedness I suppose, and in the air above him hung a red-eyed imp shaped like a bat who gripped his robe with one claw and whispered into his ear.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading These walls were frescoed, and at the end of the room above the seat of the judges was a rude picture in bright colours of the condemnation of Christ by Pilate.

opinion or judgment

From this reading THE TRIAL OF OLAF I know not what time went by before I was put upon my trial, but that trial I can still see as clearly as though it were happening before my eyes.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Pilate, I remember, was represented with a black face, to signify his wickedness I suppose, and in the air above him hung a red-eyed imp shaped like a bat who gripped his robe with one claw and whispered into his ear.

past form of “fresco” — paint onto wet plaster on a wall

From this reading These walls were frescoed, and at the end of the room above the seat of the judges was a rude picture in bright colours of the condemnation of Christ by Pilate.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There were seven judges, he who presided being a law-officer, and the other six captains of different grades, chosen mostly from among the survivors of those troops whom the Northmen had defeated on the night of the battle in the palace gardens.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading There were seven judges, he who presided being a law-officer, and the other six captains of different grades, chosen mostly from among the survivors of those troops whom the Northmen had defeated on the night of the battle in the palace gardens.

plural of “grade” — a body of students who are taught together

From this reading There were seven judges, he who presided being a law-officer, and the other six captains of different grades, chosen mostly from among the survivors of those troops whom the Northmen had defeated on the night of the battle in the palace gardens.

inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly

From this reading Pilate, I remember, was represented with a black face, to signify his wickedness I suppose, and in the air above him hung a red-eyed imp shaped like a bat who gripped his robe with one claw and whispered into his ear.

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

From this reading There were seven judges, he who presided being a law-officer, and the other six captains of different grades, chosen mostly from among the survivors of those troops whom the Northmen had defeated on the night of the battle in the palace gardens.

an event that happens

From this reading THE TRIAL OF OLAF I know not what time went by before I was put upon my trial, but that trial I can still see as clearly as though it were happening before my eyes.

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

From this reading There were seven judges, he who presided being a law-officer, and the other six captains of different grades, chosen mostly from among the survivors of those troops whom the Northmen had defeated on the night of the battle in the palace gardens.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It took place in a long, low room of the vast palace buildings that was lighted only by window-places set high up in the wall.

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

From this reading Pilate, I remember, was represented with a black face, to signify his wickedness I suppose, and in the air above him hung a red-eyed imp shaped like a bat who gripped his robe with one claw and whispered into his ear.

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

From this reading Pilate, I remember, was represented with a black face, to signify his wickedness I suppose, and in the air above him hung a red-eyed imp shaped like a bat who gripped his robe with one claw and whispered into his ear.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Pilate, I remember, was represented with a black face, to signify his wickedness I suppose, and in the air above him hung a red-eyed imp shaped like a bat who gripped his robe with one claw and whispered into his ear.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE TRIAL OF OLAF I know not what time went by before I was put upon my trial, but that trial I can still see as clearly as though it were happening before my eyes.

(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous

From this reading Pilate, I remember, was represented with a black face, to signify his wickedness I suppose, and in the air above him hung a red-eyed imp shaped like a bat who gripped his robe with one claw and whispered into his ear.

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

From this reading It took place in a long, low room of the vast palace buildings that was lighted only by window-places set high up in the wall.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Pilate, I remember, was represented with a black face, to signify his wickedness I suppose, and in the air above him hung a red-eyed imp shaped like a bat who gripped his robe with one claw and whispered into his ear.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE TRIAL OF OLAF I know not what time went by before I was put upon my trial, but that trial I can still see as clearly as though it were happening before my eyes.

a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges

From this reading These walls were frescoed, and at the end of the room above the seat of the judges was a rude picture in bright colours of the condemnation of Christ by Pilate.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading THE TRIAL OF OLAF I know not what time went by before I was put upon my trial, but that trial I can still see as clearly as though it were happening before my eyes.

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From this reading There were seven judges, he who presided being a law-officer, and the other six captains of different grades, chosen mostly from among the survivors of those troops whom the Northmen had defeated on the night of the battle in the palace gardens.

set afire or burning

From this reading It took place in a long, low room of the vast palace buildings that was lighted only by window-places set high up in the wall.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Pilate, I remember, was represented with a black face, to signify his wickedness I suppose, and in the air above him hung a red-eyed imp shaped like a bat who gripped his robe with one claw and whispered into his ear.

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 It took place in a long, low room of the vast palace buildings that was lighted only by window-places set high up in the wall.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It took place in a long, low room of the vast palace buildings that was lighted only by window-places set high up in the wall.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading There were seven judges, he who presided being a law-officer, and the other six captains of different grades, chosen mostly from among the survivors of those troops whom the Northmen had defeated on the night of the battle in the palace gardens.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE TRIAL OF OLAF I know not what time went by before I was put upon my trial, but that trial I can still see as clearly as though it were happening before my eyes.

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

From this reading There were seven judges, he who presided being a law-officer, and the other six captains of different grades, chosen mostly from among the survivors of those troops whom the Northmen had defeated on the night of the battle in the palace gardens.

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From this reading There were seven judges, he who presided being a law-officer, and the other six captains of different grades, chosen mostly from among the survivors of those troops whom the Northmen had defeated on the night of the battle in the palace gardens.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE TRIAL OF OLAF I know not what time went by before I was put upon my trial, but that trial I can still see as clearly as though it were happening before my eyes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TRIAL OF OLAF I know not what time went by before I was put upon my trial, but that trial I can still see as clearly as though it were happening before my eyes.

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From this reading THE TRIAL OF OLAF I know not what time went by before I was put upon my trial, but that trial I can still see as clearly as though it were happening before my eyes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There were seven judges, he who presided being a law-officer, and the other six captains of different grades, chosen mostly from among the survivors of those troops whom the Northmen had defeated on the night of the battle in the palace gardens.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Pilate, I remember, was represented with a black face, to signify his wickedness I suppose, and in the air above him hung a red-eyed imp shaped like a bat who gripped his robe with one claw and whispered into his ear.

and nothing more

From this reading It took place in a long, low room of the vast palace buildings that was lighted only by window-places set high up in the wall.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading There were seven judges, he who presided being a law-officer, and the other six captains of different grades, chosen mostly from among the survivors of those troops whom the Northmen had defeated on the night of the battle in the palace gardens.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading It took place in a long, low room of the vast palace buildings that was lighted only by window-places set high up in the wall.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading These walls were frescoed, and at the end of the room above the seat of the judges was a rude picture in bright colours of the condemnation of Christ by Pilate.

the Roman procurator of Judea who ordered that Jesus be crucified (died in AD 36)

From this reading These walls were frescoed, and at the end of the room above the seat of the judges was a rude picture in bright colours of the condemnation of Christ by Pilate.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It took place in a long, low room of the vast palace buildings that was lighted only by window-places set high up in the wall.

past form of “preside” — act as president

From this reading There were seven judges, he who presided being a law-officer, and the other six captains of different grades, chosen mostly from among the survivors of those troops whom the Northmen had defeated on the night of the battle in the palace gardens.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE TRIAL OF OLAF I know not what time went by before I was put upon my trial, but that trial I can still see as clearly as though it were happening before my eyes.

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From this reading Pilate, I remember, was represented with a black face, to signify his wickedness I suppose, and in the air above him hung a red-eyed imp shaped like a bat who gripped his robe with one claw and whispered into his ear.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Pilate, I remember, was represented with a black face, to signify his wickedness I suppose, and in the air above him hung a red-eyed imp shaped like a bat who gripped his robe with one claw and whispered into his ear.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading Pilate, I remember, was represented with a black face, to signify his wickedness I suppose, and in the air above him hung a red-eyed imp shaped like a bat who gripped his robe with one claw and whispered into his ear.

any loose flowing garment

From this reading Pilate, I remember, was represented with a black face, to signify his wickedness I suppose, and in the air above him hung a red-eyed imp shaped like a bat who gripped his robe with one claw and whispered into his ear.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading It took place in a long, low room of the vast palace buildings that was lighted only by window-places set high up in the wall.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading These walls were frescoed, and at the end of the room above the seat of the judges was a rude picture in bright colours of the condemnation of Christ by Pilate.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading These walls were frescoed, and at the end of the room above the seat of the judges was a rude picture in bright colours of the condemnation of Christ by Pilate.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE TRIAL OF OLAF I know not what time went by before I was put upon my trial, but that trial I can still see as clearly as though it were happening before my eyes.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It took place in a long, low room of the vast palace buildings that was lighted only by window-places set high up in the wall.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading There were seven judges, he who presided being a law-officer, and the other six captains of different grades, chosen mostly from among the survivors of those troops whom the Northmen had defeated on the night of the battle in the palace gardens.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading Pilate, I remember, was represented with a black face, to signify his wickedness I suppose, and in the air above him hung a red-eyed imp shaped like a bat who gripped his robe with one claw and whispered into his ear.

denote or connote

From this reading Pilate, I remember, was represented with a black face, to signify his wickedness I suppose, and in the air above him hung a red-eyed imp shaped like a bat who gripped his robe with one claw and whispered into his ear.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading There were seven judges, he who presided being a law-officer, and the other six captains of different grades, chosen mostly from among the survivors of those troops whom the Northmen had defeated on the night of the battle in the palace gardens.

not in physical motion

From this reading THE TRIAL OF OLAF I know not what time went by before I was put upon my trial, but that trial I can still see as clearly as though it were happening before my eyes.

express a supposition

From this reading Pilate, I remember, was represented with a black face, to signify his wickedness I suppose, and in the air above him hung a red-eyed imp shaped like a bat who gripped his robe with one claw and whispered into his ear.

plural of “survivor” — one who lives through affliction

From this reading There were seven judges, he who presided being a law-officer, and the other six captains of different grades, chosen mostly from among the survivors of those troops whom the Northmen had defeated on the night of the battle in the palace gardens.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE TRIAL OF OLAF I know not what time went by before I was put upon my trial, but that trial I can still see as clearly as though it were happening before my eyes.

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

From this reading THE TRIAL OF OLAF I know not what time went by before I was put upon my trial, but that trial I can still see as clearly as though it were happening before my eyes.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were seven judges, he who presided being a law-officer, and the other six captains of different grades, chosen mostly from among the survivors of those troops whom the Northmen had defeated on the night of the battle in the palace gardens.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These walls were frescoed, and at the end of the room above the seat of the judges was a rude picture in bright colours of the condemnation of Christ by Pilate.

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

From this reading There were seven judges, he who presided being a law-officer, and the other six captains of different grades, chosen mostly from among the survivors of those troops whom the Northmen had defeated on the night of the battle in the palace gardens.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE TRIAL OF OLAF I know not what time went by before I was put upon my trial, but that trial I can still see as clearly as though it were happening before my eyes.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE TRIAL OF OLAF I know not what time went by before I was put upon my trial, but that trial I can still see as clearly as though it were happening before my eyes.

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

From this reading Pilate, I remember, was represented with a black face, to signify his wickedness I suppose, and in the air above him hung a red-eyed imp shaped like a bat who gripped his robe with one claw and whispered into his ear.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading It took place in a long, low room of the vast palace buildings that was lighted only by window-places set high up in the wall.

the act of testing something

From this reading THE TRIAL OF OLAF I know not what time went by before I was put upon my trial, but that trial I can still see as clearly as though it were happening before my eyes.

soldiers collectively

From this reading There were seven judges, he who presided being a law-officer, and the other six captains of different grades, chosen mostly from among the survivors of those troops whom the Northmen had defeated on the night of the battle in the palace gardens.

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

From this reading It took place in a long, low room of the vast palace buildings that was lighted only by window-places set high up in the wall.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE TRIAL OF OLAF I know not what time went by before I was put upon my trial, but that trial I can still see as clearly as though it were happening before my eyes.

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

From this reading It took place in a long, low room of the vast palace buildings that was lighted only by window-places set high up in the wall.

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 It took place in a long, low room of the vast palace buildings that was lighted only by window-places set high up in the wall.

plural of “wall” — 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 These walls were frescoed, and at the end of the room above the seat of the judges was a rude picture in bright colours of the condemnation of Christ by Pilate.

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

From this reading THE TRIAL OF OLAF I know not what time went by before I was put upon my trial, but that trial I can still see as clearly as though it were happening before my eyes.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE TRIAL OF OLAF I know not what time went by before I was put upon my trial, but that trial I can still see as clearly as though it were happening before my eyes.

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

From this reading THE TRIAL OF OLAF I know not what time went by before I was put upon my trial, but that trial I can still see as clearly as though it were happening before my eyes.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE TRIAL OF OLAF I know not what time went by before I was put upon my trial, but that trial I can still see as clearly as though it were happening before my eyes.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading Pilate, I remember, was represented with a black face, to signify his wickedness I suppose, and in the air above him hung a red-eyed imp shaped like a bat who gripped his robe with one claw and whispered into his ear.

which person or people

From this reading Pilate, I remember, was represented with a black face, to signify his wickedness I suppose, and in the air above him hung a red-eyed imp shaped like a bat who gripped his robe with one claw and whispered into his ear.

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

From this reading There were seven judges, he who presided being a law-officer, and the other six captains of different grades, chosen mostly from among the survivors of those troops whom the Northmen had defeated on the night of the battle in the palace gardens.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading Pilate, I remember, was represented with a black face, to signify his wickedness I suppose, and in the air above him hung a red-eyed imp shaped like a bat who gripped his robe with one claw and whispered into his ear.

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From this reading It took place in a long, low room of the vast palace buildings that was lighted only by window-places set high up in the wall.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Pilate, I remember, was represented with a black face, to signify his wickedness I suppose, and in the air above him hung a red-eyed imp shaped like a bat who gripped his robe with one claw and whispered into his ear.