Chapter III

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

From this reading _A Daughter of the Cave_ Ru the Sparrow-Hearted did not remain to hear Grumgra's final words.

later than; following

From this reading But he kept on without paying any heed to those well-known formations; and finally, after rounding a sudden turn, he found himself face to face with a log fire--a much smaller fire than that at the farther end of the cavern, and yet large enough to shed a comfortable light and warmth.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Hurt in a manner that he himself could hardly understand, he shambled away into the farther darkness, picking his course along winding, coal-black passages with a certainty that only perfect familiarity could have made possible.

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

From this reading Gradually it brightened, until by the dim radiance Ru could distinguish the curving low-roofed outlines of the cavern, whose walls were irregular and misshapen as though carved by some egregious blunder of nature.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But he kept on without paying any heed to those well-known formations; and finally, after rounding a sudden turn, he found himself face to face with a log fire--a much smaller fire than that at the farther end of the cavern, and yet large enough to shed a comfortable light and warmth.

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

From this reading At length, out of the dusky distance, there shone a feeble light, flickering uncannily as a phantom.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At length, out of the dusky distance, there shone a feeble light, flickering uncannily as a phantom.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Hurt in a manner that he himself could hardly understand, he shambled away into the farther darkness, picking his course along winding, coal-black passages with a certainty that only perfect familiarity could have made possible.

commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake

From this reading Gradually it brightened, until by the dim radiance Ru could distinguish the curving low-roofed outlines of the cavern, whose walls were irregular and misshapen as though carved by some egregious blunder of nature.

past form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color

From this reading Gradually it brightened, until by the dim radiance Ru could distinguish the curving low-roofed outlines of the cavern, whose walls were irregular and misshapen as though carved by some egregious blunder of nature.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he kept on without paying any heed to those well-known formations; and finally, after rounding a sudden turn, he found himself face to face with a log fire--a much smaller fire than that at the farther end of the cavern, and yet large enough to shed a comfortable light and warmth.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Gradually it brightened, until by the dim radiance Ru could distinguish the curving low-roofed outlines of the cavern, whose walls were irregular and misshapen as though carved by some egregious blunder of nature.

made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)

From this reading Gradually it brightened, until by the dim radiance Ru could distinguish the curving low-roofed outlines of the cavern, whose walls were irregular and misshapen as though carved by some egregious blunder of nature.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading _A Daughter of the Cave_ Ru the Sparrow-Hearted did not remain to hear Grumgra's final words.

A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.

From this reading Gradually it brightened, until by the dim radiance Ru could distinguish the curving low-roofed outlines of the cavern, whose walls were irregular and misshapen as though carved by some egregious blunder of nature.

the state of being certain

From this reading Hurt in a manner that he himself could hardly understand, he shambled away into the farther darkness, picking his course along winding, coal-black passages with a certainty that only perfect familiarity could have made possible.

of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal

From this reading Hurt in a manner that he himself could hardly understand, he shambled away into the farther darkness, picking his course along winding, coal-black passages with a certainty that only perfect familiarity could have made possible.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading But he kept on without paying any heed to those well-known formations; and finally, after rounding a sudden turn, he found himself face to face with a log fire--a much smaller fire than that at the farther end of the cavern, and yet large enough to shed a comfortable light and warmth.

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

From this reading Hurt in a manner that he himself could hardly understand, he shambled away into the farther darkness, picking his course along winding, coal-black passages with a certainty that only perfect familiarity could have made possible.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Hurt in a manner that he himself could hardly understand, he shambled away into the farther darkness, picking his course along winding, coal-black passages with a certainty that only perfect familiarity could have made possible.

having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend

From this reading Gradually it brightened, until by the dim radiance Ru could distinguish the curving low-roofed outlines of the cavern, whose walls were irregular and misshapen as though carved by some egregious blunder of nature.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Hurt in a manner that he himself could hardly understand, he shambled away into the farther darkness, picking his course along winding, coal-black passages with a certainty that only perfect familiarity could have made possible.

a female human offspring

From this reading _A Daughter of the Cave_ Ru the Sparrow-Hearted did not remain to hear Grumgra's final words.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading _A Daughter of the Cave_ Ru the Sparrow-Hearted did not remain to hear Grumgra's final words.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading Gradually it brightened, until by the dim radiance Ru could distinguish the curving low-roofed outlines of the cavern, whose walls were irregular and misshapen as though carved by some egregious blunder of nature.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading At length, out of the dusky distance, there shone a feeble light, flickering uncannily as a phantom.

mark as different

From this reading Gradually it brightened, until by the dim radiance Ru could distinguish the curving low-roofed outlines of the cavern, whose walls were irregular and misshapen as though carved by some egregious blunder of nature.

lighted by or as if by twilight

From this reading At length, out of the dusky distance, there shone a feeble light, flickering uncannily as a phantom.

conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible

From this reading Gradually it brightened, until by the dim radiance Ru could distinguish the curving low-roofed outlines of the cavern, whose walls were irregular and misshapen as though carved by some egregious blunder of nature.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading But he kept on without paying any heed to those well-known formations; and finally, after rounding a sudden turn, he found himself face to face with a log fire--a much smaller fire than that at the farther end of the cavern, and yet large enough to shed a comfortable light and warmth.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading But he kept on without paying any heed to those well-known formations; and finally, after rounding a sudden turn, he found himself face to face with a log fire--a much smaller fire than that at the farther end of the cavern, and yet large enough to shed a comfortable light and warmth.

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

From this reading But he kept on without paying any heed to those well-known formations; and finally, after rounding a sudden turn, he found himself face to face with a log fire--a much smaller fire than that at the farther end of the cavern, and yet large enough to shed a comfortable light and warmth.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Hurt in a manner that he himself could hardly understand, he shambled away into the farther darkness, picking his course along winding, coal-black passages with a certainty that only perfect familiarity could have made possible.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading Hurt in a manner that he himself could hardly understand, he shambled away into the farther darkness, picking his course along winding, coal-black passages with a certainty that only perfect familiarity could have made possible.

pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

From this reading At length, out of the dusky distance, there shone a feeble light, flickering uncannily as a phantom.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading _A Daughter of the Cave_ Ru the Sparrow-Hearted did not remain to hear Grumgra's final words.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading But he kept on without paying any heed to those well-known formations; and finally, after rounding a sudden turn, he found himself face to face with a log fire--a much smaller fire than that at the farther end of the cavern, and yet large enough to shed a comfortable light and warmth.

start firing a weapon

From this reading But he kept on without paying any heed to those well-known formations; and finally, after rounding a sudden turn, he found himself face to face with a log fire--a much smaller fire than that at the farther end of the cavern, and yet large enough to shed a comfortable light and warmth.

shining unsteadily

From this reading At length, out of the dusky distance, there shone a feeble light, flickering uncannily as a phantom.

plural of “formation” — an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit

From this reading But he kept on without paying any heed to those well-known formations; and finally, after rounding a sudden turn, he found himself face to face with a log fire--a much smaller fire than that at the farther end of the cavern, and yet large enough to shed a comfortable light and warmth.

set up or found

From this reading But he kept on without paying any heed to those well-known formations; and finally, after rounding a sudden turn, he found himself face to face with a log fire--a much smaller fire than that at the farther end of the cavern, and yet large enough to shed a comfortable light and warmth.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Gradually it brightened, until by the dim radiance Ru could distinguish the curving low-roofed outlines of the cavern, whose walls were irregular and misshapen as though carved by some egregious blunder of nature.

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From this reading _A Daughter of the Cave_ Ru the Sparrow-Hearted did not remain to hear Grumgra's final words.

only a very short time before

From this reading Hurt in a manner that he himself could hardly understand, he shambled away into the farther darkness, picking his course along winding, coal-black passages with a certainty that only perfect familiarity could have made possible.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Hurt in a manner that he himself could hardly understand, he shambled away into the farther darkness, picking his course along winding, coal-black passages with a certainty that only perfect familiarity could have made possible.

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

From this reading Hurt in a manner that he himself could hardly understand, he shambled away into the farther darkness, picking his course along winding, coal-black passages with a certainty that only perfect familiarity could have made possible.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading _A Daughter of the Cave_ Ru the Sparrow-Hearted did not remain to hear Grumgra's final words.

paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

From this reading But he kept on without paying any heed to those well-known formations; and finally, after rounding a sudden turn, he found himself face to face with a log fire--a much smaller fire than that at the farther end of the cavern, and yet large enough to shed a comfortable light and warmth.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Hurt in a manner that he himself could hardly understand, he shambled away into the farther darkness, picking his course along winding, coal-black passages with a certainty that only perfect familiarity could have made possible.

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

From this reading Hurt in a manner that he himself could hardly understand, he shambled away into the farther darkness, picking his course along winding, coal-black passages with a certainty that only perfect familiarity could have made possible.

be the source of pain

From this reading Hurt in a manner that he himself could hardly understand, he shambled away into the farther darkness, picking his course along winding, coal-black passages with a certainty that only perfect familiarity could have made possible.

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

From this reading Hurt in a manner that he himself could hardly understand, he shambled away into the farther darkness, picking his course along winding, coal-black passages with a certainty that only perfect familiarity could have made possible.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Hurt in a manner that he himself could hardly understand, he shambled away into the farther darkness, picking his course along winding, coal-black passages with a certainty that only perfect familiarity could have made possible.

contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice

From this reading Gradually it brightened, until by the dim radiance Ru could distinguish the curving low-roofed outlines of the cavern, whose walls were irregular and misshapen as though carved by some egregious blunder of nature.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Gradually it brightened, until by the dim radiance Ru could distinguish the curving low-roofed outlines of the cavern, whose walls were irregular and misshapen as though carved by some egregious blunder of nature.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading But he kept on without paying any heed to those well-known formations; and finally, after rounding a sudden turn, he found himself face to face with a log fire--a much smaller fire than that at the farther end of the cavern, and yet large enough to shed a comfortable light and warmth.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading But he kept on without paying any heed to those well-known formations; and finally, after rounding a sudden turn, he found himself face to face with a log fire--a much smaller fire than that at the farther end of the cavern, and yet large enough to shed a comfortable light and warmth.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading At length, out of the dusky distance, there shone a feeble light, flickering uncannily as a phantom.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading At length, out of the dusky distance, there shone a feeble light, flickering uncannily as a phantom.

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading But he kept on without paying any heed to those well-known formations; and finally, after rounding a sudden turn, he found himself face to face with a log fire--a much smaller fire than that at the farther end of the cavern, and yet large enough to shed a comfortable light and warmth.

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From this reading Gradually it brightened, until by the dim radiance Ru could distinguish the curving low-roofed outlines of the cavern, whose walls were irregular and misshapen as though carved by some egregious blunder of nature.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Hurt in a manner that he himself could hardly understand, he shambled away into the farther darkness, picking his course along winding, coal-black passages with a certainty that only perfect familiarity could have made possible.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Hurt in a manner that he himself could hardly understand, he shambled away into the farther darkness, picking his course along winding, coal-black passages with a certainty that only perfect familiarity could have made possible.

so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly

From this reading Gradually it brightened, until by the dim radiance Ru could distinguish the curving low-roofed outlines of the cavern, whose walls were irregular and misshapen as though carved by some egregious blunder of nature.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading But he kept on without paying any heed to those well-known formations; and finally, after rounding a sudden turn, he found himself face to face with a log fire--a much smaller fire than that at the farther end of the cavern, and yet large enough to shed a comfortable light and warmth.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Gradually it brightened, until by the dim radiance Ru could distinguish the curving low-roofed outlines of the cavern, whose walls were irregular and misshapen as though carved by some egregious blunder of nature.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _A Daughter of the Cave_ Ru the Sparrow-Hearted did not remain to hear Grumgra's final words.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _A Daughter of the Cave_ Ru the Sparrow-Hearted did not remain to hear Grumgra's final words.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But he kept on without paying any heed to those well-known formations; and finally, after rounding a sudden turn, he found himself face to face with a log fire--a much smaller fire than that at the farther end of the cavern, and yet large enough to shed a comfortable light and warmth.

and nothing more

From this reading Hurt in a manner that he himself could hardly understand, he shambled away into the farther darkness, picking his course along winding, coal-black passages with a certainty that only perfect familiarity could have made possible.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading At length, out of the dusky distance, there shone a feeble light, flickering uncannily as a phantom.

plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading Gradually it brightened, until by the dim radiance Ru could distinguish the curving low-roofed outlines of the cavern, whose walls were irregular and misshapen as though carved by some egregious blunder of nature.

plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Hurt in a manner that he himself could hardly understand, he shambled away into the farther darkness, picking his course along winding, coal-black passages with a certainty that only perfect familiarity could have made possible.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading But he kept on without paying any heed to those well-known formations; and finally, after rounding a sudden turn, he found himself face to face with a log fire--a much smaller fire than that at the farther end of the cavern, and yet large enough to shed a comfortable light and warmth.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading Hurt in a manner that he himself could hardly understand, he shambled away into the farther darkness, picking his course along winding, coal-black passages with a certainty that only perfect familiarity could have made possible.

A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.

From this reading At length, out of the dusky distance, there shone a feeble light, flickering uncannily as a phantom.

the quantity of a crop that is harvested

From this reading Hurt in a manner that he himself could hardly understand, he shambled away into the farther darkness, picking his course along winding, coal-black passages with a certainty that only perfect familiarity could have made possible.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Hurt in a manner that he himself could hardly understand, he shambled away into the farther darkness, picking his course along winding, coal-black passages with a certainty that only perfect familiarity could have made possible.

the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface

From this reading Gradually it brightened, until by the dim radiance Ru could distinguish the curving low-roofed outlines of the cavern, whose walls were irregular and misshapen as though carved by some egregious blunder of nature.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading _A Daughter of the Cave_ Ru the Sparrow-Hearted did not remain to hear Grumgra's final words.

(mathematics) a miscalculation that results from rounding off numbers to a convenient number of decimals

From this reading But he kept on without paying any heed to those well-known formations; and finally, after rounding a sudden turn, he found himself face to face with a log fire--a much smaller fire than that at the farther end of the cavern, and yet large enough to shed a comfortable light and warmth.

a rare polyvalent metallic element of the platinum group; it is found associated with platinum

From this reading _A Daughter of the Cave_ Ru the Sparrow-Hearted did not remain to hear Grumgra's final words.

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

From this reading Hurt in a manner that he himself could hardly understand, he shambled away into the farther darkness, picking his course along winding, coal-black passages with a certainty that only perfect familiarity could have made possible.

get rid of

From this reading But he kept on without paying any heed to those well-known formations; and finally, after rounding a sudden turn, he found himself face to face with a log fire--a much smaller fire than that at the farther end of the cavern, and yet large enough to shed a comfortable light and warmth.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading At length, out of the dusky distance, there shone a feeble light, flickering uncannily as a phantom.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading But he kept on without paying any heed to those well-known formations; and finally, after rounding a sudden turn, he found himself face to face with a log fire--a much smaller fire than that at the farther end of the cavern, and yet large enough to shed a comfortable light and warmth.

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

From this reading Gradually it brightened, until by the dim radiance Ru could distinguish the curving low-roofed outlines of the cavern, whose walls were irregular and misshapen as though carved by some egregious blunder of nature.

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

From this reading _A Daughter of the Cave_ Ru the Sparrow-Hearted did not remain to hear Grumgra's final words.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading But he kept on without paying any heed to those well-known formations; and finally, after rounding a sudden turn, he found himself face to face with a log fire--a much smaller fire than that at the farther end of the cavern, and yet large enough to shed a comfortable light and warmth.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But he kept on without paying any heed to those well-known formations; and finally, after rounding a sudden turn, he found himself face to face with a log fire--a much smaller fire than that at the farther end of the cavern, and yet large enough to shed a comfortable light and warmth.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Hurt in a manner that he himself could hardly understand, he shambled away into the farther darkness, picking his course along winding, coal-black passages with a certainty that only perfect familiarity could have made possible.

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

From this reading _A Daughter of the Cave_ Ru the Sparrow-Hearted did not remain to hear Grumgra's final words.

in or at that place or location

From this reading At length, out of the dusky distance, there shone a feeble light, flickering uncannily as a phantom.

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

From this reading But he kept on without paying any heed to those well-known formations; and finally, after rounding a sudden turn, he found himself face to face with a log fire--a much smaller fire than that at the farther end of the cavern, and yet large enough to shed a comfortable light and warmth.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Gradually it brightened, until by the dim radiance Ru could distinguish the curving low-roofed outlines of the cavern, whose walls were irregular and misshapen as though carved by some egregious blunder of nature.

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

From this reading _A Daughter of the Cave_ Ru the Sparrow-Hearted did not remain to hear Grumgra's final words.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading But he kept on without paying any heed to those well-known formations; and finally, after rounding a sudden turn, he found himself face to face with a log fire--a much smaller fire than that at the farther end of the cavern, and yet large enough to shed a comfortable light and warmth.

in an uncanny manner

From this reading At length, out of the dusky distance, there shone a feeble light, flickering uncannily as a phantom.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Hurt in a manner that he himself could hardly understand, he shambled away into the farther darkness, picking his course along winding, coal-black passages with a certainty that only perfect familiarity could have made possible.

up to a particular time

From this reading Gradually it brightened, until by the dim radiance Ru could distinguish the curving low-roofed outlines of the cavern, whose walls were irregular and misshapen as though carved by some egregious blunder of nature.

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 Gradually it brightened, until by the dim radiance Ru could distinguish the curving low-roofed outlines of the cavern, whose walls were irregular and misshapen as though carved by some egregious blunder of nature.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading But he kept on without paying any heed to those well-known formations; and finally, after rounding a sudden turn, he found himself face to face with a log fire--a much smaller fire than that at the farther end of the cavern, and yet large enough to shed a comfortable light and warmth.

widely or fully known

From this reading But he kept on without paying any heed to those well-known formations; and finally, after rounding a sudden turn, he found himself face to face with a log fire--a much smaller fire than that at the farther end of the cavern, and yet large enough to shed a comfortable light and warmth.

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

From this reading Gradually it brightened, until by the dim radiance Ru could distinguish the curving low-roofed outlines of the cavern, whose walls were irregular and misshapen as though carved by some egregious blunder of nature.

belonging to which person

From this reading Gradually it brightened, until by the dim radiance Ru could distinguish the curving low-roofed outlines of the cavern, whose walls were irregular and misshapen as though carved by some egregious blunder of nature.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading Hurt in a manner that he himself could hardly understand, he shambled away into the farther darkness, picking his course along winding, coal-black passages with a certainty that only perfect familiarity could have made possible.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Hurt in a manner that he himself could hardly understand, he shambled away into the farther darkness, picking his course along winding, coal-black passages with a certainty that only perfect familiarity could have made possible.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading But he kept on without paying any heed to those well-known formations; and finally, after rounding a sudden turn, he found himself face to face with a log fire--a much smaller fire than that at the farther end of the cavern, and yet large enough to shed a comfortable light and warmth.

the words that are spoken

From this reading _A Daughter of the Cave_ Ru the Sparrow-Hearted did not remain to hear Grumgra's final words.

but in spite of that

From this reading But he kept on without paying any heed to those well-known formations; and finally, after rounding a sudden turn, he found himself face to face with a log fire--a much smaller fire than that at the farther end of the cavern, and yet large enough to shed a comfortable light and warmth.