Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.

an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.

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

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading 'I saw all the trees bend that way this evening.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading 'The storm blows from that point,' I said, indicating it with my hand and eye, although the window shutters and curtains were closed.

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

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.

spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.

form a curve

From this reading 'I saw all the trees bend that way this evening.

plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon

From this reading 'The storm blows from that point,' I said, indicating it with my hand and eye, although the window shutters and curtains were closed.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading 'The storm blows from that point,' I said, indicating it with my hand and eye, although the window shutters and curtains were closed.

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

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading 'The storm blows from that point,' I said, indicating it with my hand and eye, although the window shutters and curtains were closed.

slightly wet

From this reading Oh, how dreadful on nights like this, to think of them--a vault!--damp, and dark, and solitary--under the storm.'

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Oh, how dreadful on nights like this, to think of them--a vault!--damp, and dark, and solitary--under the storm.'

a special loved one

From this reading That way stands the great lonely wood, where my darling father and mother lie.

an evil supernatural being

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Oh, how dreadful on nights like this, to think of them--a vault!--damp, and dark, and solitary--under the storm.'

not clear to the understanding

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading 'I saw all the trees bend that way this evening.

the organ of sight

From this reading 'The storm blows from that point,' I said, indicating it with my hand and eye, although the window shutters and curtains were closed.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading That way stands the great lonely wood, where my darling father and mother lie.

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

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading 'The storm blows from that point,' I said, indicating it with my hand and eye, although the window shutters and curtains were closed.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.

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

From this reading That way stands the great lonely wood, where my darling father and mother lie.

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

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading 'The storm blows from that point,' I said, indicating it with my hand and eye, although the window shutters and curtains were closed.

plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.

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

From this reading Oh, how dreadful on nights like this, to think of them--a vault!--damp, and dark, and solitary--under the storm.'

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.

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

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.

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

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.

-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading 'The storm blows from that point,' I said, indicating it with my hand and eye, although the window shutters and curtains were closed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading That way stands the great lonely wood, where my darling father and mother lie.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.

connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading That way stands the great lonely wood, where my darling father and mother lie.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.

one who suffers for the sake of principle

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading That way stands the great lonely wood, where my darling father and mother lie.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading Oh, how dreadful on nights like this, to think of them--a vault!--damp, and dark, and solitary--under the storm.'

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

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading Oh, how dreadful on nights like this, to think of them--a vault!--damp, and dark, and solitary--under the storm.'

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Oh, how dreadful on nights like this, to think of them--a vault!--damp, and dark, and solitary--under the storm.'

a human being

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.

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

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading 'The storm blows from that point,' I said, indicating it with my hand and eye, although the window shutters and curtains were closed.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading 'The storm blows from that point,' I said, indicating it with my hand and eye, although the window shutters and curtains were closed.

cut with a saw

From this reading 'I saw all the trees bend that way this evening.

plural of “shutter” — a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure

From this reading 'The storm blows from that point,' I said, indicating it with my hand and eye, although the window shutters and curtains were closed.

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

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading Oh, how dreadful on nights like this, to think of them--a vault!--damp, and dark, and solitary--under the storm.'

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading That way stands the great lonely wood, where my darling father and mother lie.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading 'The storm blows from that point,' I said, indicating it with my hand and eye, although the window shutters and curtains were closed.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.

in a strange manner

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.

supernatural forces and events and beings collectively

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.

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

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Oh, how dreadful on nights like this, to think of them--a vault!--damp, and dark, and solitary--under the storm.'

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Oh, how dreadful on nights like this, to think of them--a vault!--damp, and dark, and solitary--under the storm.'

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading 'I saw all the trees bend that way this evening.

move fast, noisily, and heavily

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.

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

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading 'I saw all the trees bend that way this evening.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Oh, how dreadful on nights like this, to think of them--a vault!--damp, and dark, and solitary--under the storm.'

An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.

From this reading Oh, how dreadful on nights like this, to think of them--a vault!--damp, and dark, and solitary--under the storm.'

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

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading 'I saw all the trees bend that way this evening.

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

From this reading 'The storm blows from that point,' I said, indicating it with my hand and eye, although the window shutters and curtains were closed.

in or at the place that

From this reading That way stands the great lonely wood, where my darling father and mother lie.

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

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.

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

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading 'The storm blows from that point,' I said, indicating it with my hand and eye, although the window shutters and curtains were closed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading That way stands the great lonely wood, where my darling father and mother lie.

uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement

From this reading _THE STORY OF UNCLE SILAS_ And so it was like the yelling of phantom hounds and hunters, and the thunder of their coursers in the air--a furious, grand and supernatural music, which in my fancy made a suitable accompaniment to the discussion of that enigmatical person--martyr--angel--demon--Uncle Silas--with whom my fate was now so strangely linked, and whom I had begun to fear.