Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

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

From this reading A horrible expression of countenance came over him that must have caused a feeling of horror to have crept through the veins of any one who might have been near to see him; but, as it was, he was alone, and there was no one to be terrified.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The stranger, as he lay, listened to the sounds that were emitted by, and occasionally opened his eyes to gaze upon, the flames, as they ran upwards; he watched the forked tongues as they played about the faggots, and then turned his eyes towards the various parts of the apartment as it was now and then illuminated with its warm glare.

again but in a new or different way

From this reading What might have been his feelings after his escape it is difficult to conjecture, for he appeared not inclined to sleep, but to gaze about him and keep watch over the fire, which every now and then blazed up afresh; and his mind appeared to be intent upon something else than merely thinking of the past—there was too much of inquiry and curiosity about it.

later than; following

From this reading What might have been his feelings after his escape it is difficult to conjecture, for he appeared not inclined to sleep, but to gaze about him and keep watch over the fire, which every now and then blazed up afresh; and his mind appeared to be intent upon something else than merely thinking of the past—there was too much of inquiry and curiosity about it.

anew

From this reading “The time has come round again,” he muttered; “my blood requires renewal, my strength renovation, and no aliment will do that but maiden’s blood.”

a source of materials to nourish the body

From this reading “The time has come round again,” he muttered; “my blood requires renewal, my strength renovation, and no aliment will do that but maiden’s blood.”

Having no one else present.

From this reading A horrible expression of countenance came over him that must have caused a feeling of horror to have crept through the veins of any one who might have been near to see him; but, as it was, he was alone, and there was no one to be terrified.

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

From this reading THE NIGHT IN THE FISHERMAN’S HUT.—THE MIDNIGHT FEAST OF BLOOD.—THE CHASE, AND THE GUN-SHOT.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading A horrible expression of countenance came over him that must have caused a feeling of horror to have crept through the veins of any one who might have been near to see him; but, as it was, he was alone, and there was no one to be terrified.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading The stranger, as he lay, listened to the sounds that were emitted by, and occasionally opened his eyes to gaze upon, the flames, as they ran upwards; he watched the forked tongues as they played about the faggots, and then turned his eyes towards the various parts of the apartment as it was now and then illuminated with its warm glare.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading What might have been his feelings after his escape it is difficult to conjecture, for he appeared not inclined to sleep, but to gaze about him and keep watch over the fire, which every now and then blazed up afresh; and his mind appeared to be intent upon something else than merely thinking of the past—there was too much of inquiry and curiosity about it.

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

From this reading The stranger, as he lay, listened to the sounds that were emitted by, and occasionally opened his eyes to gaze upon, the flames, as they ran upwards; he watched the forked tongues as they played about the faggots, and then turned his eyes towards the various parts of the apartment as it was now and then illuminated with its warm glare.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading What might have been his feelings after his escape it is difficult to conjecture, for he appeared not inclined to sleep, but to gaze about him and keep watch over the fire, which every now and then blazed up afresh; and his mind appeared to be intent upon something else than merely thinking of the past—there was too much of inquiry and curiosity about it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading What might have been his feelings after his escape it is difficult to conjecture, for he appeared not inclined to sleep, but to gaze about him and keep watch over the fire, which every now and then blazed up afresh; and his mind appeared to be intent upon something else than merely thinking of the past—there was too much of inquiry and curiosity about it.

past form of “blaze” — shine brightly and intensively

From this reading What might have been his feelings after his escape it is difficult to conjecture, for he appeared not inclined to sleep, but to gaze about him and keep watch over the fire, which every now and then blazed up afresh; and his mind appeared to be intent upon something else than merely thinking of the past—there was too much of inquiry and curiosity about it.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading THE NIGHT IN THE FISHERMAN’S HUT.—THE MIDNIGHT FEAST OF BLOOD.—THE CHASE, AND THE GUN-SHOT.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading What might have been his feelings after his escape it is difficult to conjecture, for he appeared not inclined to sleep, but to gaze about him and keep watch over the fire, which every now and then blazed up afresh; and his mind appeared to be intent upon something else than merely thinking of the past—there was too much of inquiry and curiosity about it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The stranger, as he lay, listened to the sounds that were emitted by, and occasionally opened his eyes to gaze upon, the flames, as they ran upwards; he watched the forked tongues as they played about the faggots, and then turned his eyes towards the various parts of the apartment as it was now and then illuminated with its warm glare.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A horrible expression of countenance came over him that must have caused a feeling of horror to have crept through the veins of any one who might have been near to see him; but, as it was, he was alone, and there was no one to be terrified.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading A horrible expression of countenance came over him that must have caused a feeling of horror to have crept through the veins of any one who might have been near to see him; but, as it was, he was alone, and there was no one to be terrified.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading THE NIGHT IN THE FISHERMAN’S HUT.—THE MIDNIGHT FEAST OF BLOOD.—THE CHASE, AND THE GUN-SHOT.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “The time has come round again,” he muttered; “my blood requires renewal, my strength renovation, and no aliment will do that but maiden’s blood.”

a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)

From this reading What might have been his feelings after his escape it is difficult to conjecture, for he appeared not inclined to sleep, but to gaze about him and keep watch over the fire, which every now and then blazed up afresh; and his mind appeared to be intent upon something else than merely thinking of the past—there was too much of inquiry and curiosity about it.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading A horrible expression of countenance came over him that must have caused a feeling of horror to have crept through the veins of any one who might have been near to see him; but, as it was, he was alone, and there was no one to be terrified.

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

From this reading A horrible expression of countenance came over him that must have caused a feeling of horror to have crept through the veins of any one who might have been near to see him; but, as it was, he was alone, and there was no one to be terrified.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading What might have been his feelings after his escape it is difficult to conjecture, for he appeared not inclined to sleep, but to gaze about him and keep watch over the fire, which every now and then blazed up afresh; and his mind appeared to be intent upon something else than merely thinking of the past—there was too much of inquiry and curiosity about it.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading What might have been his feelings after his escape it is difficult to conjecture, for he appeared not inclined to sleep, but to gaze about him and keep watch over the fire, which every now and then blazed up afresh; and his mind appeared to be intent upon something else than merely thinking of the past—there was too much of inquiry and curiosity about it.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “The time has come round again,” he muttered; “my blood requires renewal, my strength renovation, and no aliment will do that but maiden’s blood.”

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

From this reading What might have been his feelings after his escape it is difficult to conjecture, for he appeared not inclined to sleep, but to gaze about him and keep watch over the fire, which every now and then blazed up afresh; and his mind appeared to be intent upon something else than merely thinking of the past—there was too much of inquiry and curiosity about it.

inflected form of “emit” — expel (gases or odors)

From this reading The stranger, as he lay, listened to the sounds that were emitted by, and occasionally opened his eyes to gaze upon, the flames, as they ran upwards; he watched the forked tongues as they played about the faggots, and then turned his eyes towards the various parts of the apartment as it was now and then illuminated with its warm glare.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading What might have been his feelings after his escape it is difficult to conjecture, for he appeared not inclined to sleep, but to gaze about him and keep watch over the fire, which every now and then blazed up afresh; and his mind appeared to be intent upon something else than merely thinking of the past—there was too much of inquiry and curiosity about it.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading What might have been his feelings after his escape it is difficult to conjecture, for he appeared not inclined to sleep, but to gaze about him and keep watch over the fire, which every now and then blazed up afresh; and his mind appeared to be intent upon something else than merely thinking of the past—there was too much of inquiry and curiosity about it.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading A horrible expression of countenance came over him that must have caused a feeling of horror to have crept through the veins of any one who might have been near to see him; but, as it was, he was alone, and there was no one to be terrified.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The stranger, as he lay, listened to the sounds that were emitted by, and occasionally opened his eyes to gaze upon, the flames, as they ran upwards; he watched the forked tongues as they played about the faggots, and then turned his eyes towards the various parts of the apartment as it was now and then illuminated with its warm glare.

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

From this reading The stranger, as he lay, listened to the sounds that were emitted by, and occasionally opened his eyes to gaze upon, the flames, as they ran upwards; he watched the forked tongues as they played about the faggots, and then turned his eyes towards the various parts of the apartment as it was now and then illuminated with its warm glare.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading THE NIGHT IN THE FISHERMAN’S HUT.—THE MIDNIGHT FEAST OF BLOOD.—THE CHASE, AND THE GUN-SHOT.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading A horrible expression of countenance came over him that must have caused a feeling of horror to have crept through the veins of any one who might have been near to see him; but, as it was, he was alone, and there was no one to be terrified.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading What might have been his feelings after his escape it is difficult to conjecture, for he appeared not inclined to sleep, but to gaze about him and keep watch over the fire, which every now and then blazed up afresh; and his mind appeared to be intent upon something else than merely thinking of the past—there was too much of inquiry and curiosity about it.

start firing a weapon

From this reading What might have been his feelings after his escape it is difficult to conjecture, for he appeared not inclined to sleep, but to gaze about him and keep watch over the fire, which every now and then blazed up afresh; and his mind appeared to be intent upon something else than merely thinking of the past—there was too much of inquiry and curiosity about it.

possessive form of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading THE NIGHT IN THE FISHERMAN’S HUT.—THE MIDNIGHT FEAST OF BLOOD.—THE CHASE, AND THE GUN-SHOT.

plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

From this reading The stranger, as he lay, listened to the sounds that were emitted by, and occasionally opened his eyes to gaze upon, the flames, as they ran upwards; he watched the forked tongues as they played about the faggots, and then turned his eyes towards the various parts of the apartment as it was now and then illuminated with its warm glare.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading What might have been his feelings after his escape it is difficult to conjecture, for he appeared not inclined to sleep, but to gaze about him and keep watch over the fire, which every now and then blazed up afresh; and his mind appeared to be intent upon something else than merely thinking of the past—there was too much of inquiry and curiosity about it.

resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches

From this reading The stranger, as he lay, listened to the sounds that were emitted by, and occasionally opened his eyes to gaze upon, the flames, as they ran upwards; he watched the forked tongues as they played about the faggots, and then turned his eyes towards the various parts of the apartment as it was now and then illuminated with its warm glare.

a long fixed look

From this reading The stranger, as he lay, listened to the sounds that were emitted by, and occasionally opened his eyes to gaze upon, the flames, as they ran upwards; he watched the forked tongues as they played about the faggots, and then turned his eyes towards the various parts of the apartment as it was now and then illuminated with its warm glare.

a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

From this reading The stranger, as he lay, listened to the sounds that were emitted by, and occasionally opened his eyes to gaze upon, the flames, as they ran upwards; he watched the forked tongues as they played about the faggots, and then turned his eyes towards the various parts of the apartment as it was now and then illuminated with its warm glare.

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

From this reading THE NIGHT IN THE FISHERMAN’S HUT.—THE MIDNIGHT FEAST OF BLOOD.—THE CHASE, AND THE GUN-SHOT.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “The time has come round again,” he muttered; “my blood requires renewal, my strength renovation, and no aliment will do that but maiden’s blood.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading What might have been his feelings after his escape it is difficult to conjecture, for he appeared not inclined to sleep, but to gaze about him and keep watch over the fire, which every now and then blazed up afresh; and his mind appeared to be intent upon something else than merely thinking of the past—there was too much of inquiry and curiosity about it.

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

From this reading The stranger, as he lay, listened to the sounds that were emitted by, and occasionally opened his eyes to gaze upon, the flames, as they ran upwards; he watched the forked tongues as they played about the faggots, and then turned his eyes towards the various parts of the apartment as it was now and then illuminated with its warm glare.

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

From this reading What might have been his feelings after his escape it is difficult to conjecture, for he appeared not inclined to sleep, but to gaze about him and keep watch over the fire, which every now and then blazed up afresh; and his mind appeared to be intent upon something else than merely thinking of the past—there was too much of inquiry and curiosity about it.

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

From this reading The stranger, as he lay, listened to the sounds that were emitted by, and occasionally opened his eyes to gaze upon, the flames, as they ran upwards; he watched the forked tongues as they played about the faggots, and then turned his eyes towards the various parts of the apartment as it was now and then illuminated with its warm glare.

provoking horror

From this reading A horrible expression of countenance came over him that must have caused a feeling of horror to have crept through the veins of any one who might have been near to see him; but, as it was, he was alone, and there was no one to be terrified.

intense and profound fear

From this reading A horrible expression of countenance came over him that must have caused a feeling of horror to have crept through the veins of any one who might have been near to see him; but, as it was, he was alone, and there was no one to be terrified.

temporary military shelter

From this reading THE NIGHT IN THE FISHERMAN’S HUT.—THE MIDNIGHT FEAST OF BLOOD.—THE CHASE, AND THE GUN-SHOT.

provided with artificial light

From this reading The stranger, as he lay, listened to the sounds that were emitted by, and occasionally opened his eyes to gaze upon, the flames, as they ran upwards; he watched the forked tongues as they played about the faggots, and then turned his eyes towards the various parts of the apartment as it was now and then illuminated with its warm glare.

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

From this reading THE NIGHT IN THE FISHERMAN’S HUT.—THE MIDNIGHT FEAST OF BLOOD.—THE CHASE, AND THE GUN-SHOT.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading What might have been his feelings after his escape it is difficult to conjecture, for he appeared not inclined to sleep, but to gaze about him and keep watch over the fire, which every now and then blazed up afresh; and his mind appeared to be intent upon something else than merely thinking of the past—there was too much of inquiry and curiosity about it.

a search for knowledge

From this reading What might have been his feelings after his escape it is difficult to conjecture, for he appeared not inclined to sleep, but to gaze about him and keep watch over the fire, which every now and then blazed up afresh; and his mind appeared to be intent upon something else than merely thinking of the past—there was too much of inquiry and curiosity about it.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading What might have been his feelings after his escape it is difficult to conjecture, for he appeared not inclined to sleep, but to gaze about him and keep watch over the fire, which every now and then blazed up afresh; and his mind appeared to be intent upon something else than merely thinking of the past—there was too much of inquiry and curiosity about it.

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

From this reading What might have been his feelings after his escape it is difficult to conjecture, for he appeared not inclined to sleep, but to gaze about him and keep watch over the fire, which every now and then blazed up afresh; and his mind appeared to be intent upon something else than merely thinking of the past—there was too much of inquiry and curiosity about it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The stranger, as he lay, listened to the sounds that were emitted by, and occasionally opened his eyes to gaze upon, the flames, as they ran upwards; he watched the forked tongues as they played about the faggots, and then turned his eyes towards the various parts of the apartment as it was now and then illuminated with its warm glare.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The stranger, as he lay, listened to the sounds that were emitted by, and occasionally opened his eyes to gaze upon, the flames, as they ran upwards; he watched the forked tongues as they played about the faggots, and then turned his eyes towards the various parts of the apartment as it was now and then illuminated with its warm glare.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading What might have been his feelings after his escape it is difficult to conjecture, for he appeared not inclined to sleep, but to gaze about him and keep watch over the fire, which every now and then blazed up afresh; and his mind appeared to be intent upon something else than merely thinking of the past—there was too much of inquiry and curiosity about it.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The stranger, as he lay, listened to the sounds that were emitted by, and occasionally opened his eyes to gaze upon, the flames, as they ran upwards; he watched the forked tongues as they played about the faggots, and then turned his eyes towards the various parts of the apartment as it was now and then illuminated with its warm glare.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading The stranger, as he lay, listened to the sounds that were emitted by, and occasionally opened his eyes to gaze upon, the flames, as they ran upwards; he watched the forked tongues as they played about the faggots, and then turned his eyes towards the various parts of the apartment as it was now and then illuminated with its warm glare.

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

From this reading “The time has come round again,” he muttered; “my blood requires renewal, my strength renovation, and no aliment will do that but maiden’s blood.”

and nothing more

From this reading What might have been his feelings after his escape it is difficult to conjecture, for he appeared not inclined to sleep, but to gaze about him and keep watch over the fire, which every now and then blazed up afresh; and his mind appeared to be intent upon something else than merely thinking of the past—there was too much of inquiry and curiosity about it.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading THE NIGHT IN THE FISHERMAN’S HUT.—THE MIDNIGHT FEAST OF BLOOD.—THE CHASE, AND THE GUN-SHOT.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading What might have been his feelings after his escape it is difficult to conjecture, for he appeared not inclined to sleep, but to gaze about him and keep watch over the fire, which every now and then blazed up afresh; and his mind appeared to be intent upon something else than merely thinking of the past—there was too much of inquiry and curiosity about it.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading What might have been his feelings after his escape it is difficult to conjecture, for he appeared not inclined to sleep, but to gaze about him and keep watch over the fire, which every now and then blazed up afresh; and his mind appeared to be intent upon something else than merely thinking of the past—there was too much of inquiry and curiosity about it.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading What might have been his feelings after his escape it is difficult to conjecture, for he appeared not inclined to sleep, but to gaze about him and keep watch over the fire, which every now and then blazed up afresh; and his mind appeared to be intent upon something else than merely thinking of the past—there was too much of inquiry and curiosity about it.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading A horrible expression of countenance came over him that must have caused a feeling of horror to have crept through the veins of any one who might have been near to see him; but, as it was, he was alone, and there was no one to be terrified.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading “The time has come round again,” he muttered; “my blood requires renewal, my strength renovation, and no aliment will do that but maiden’s blood.”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “The time has come round again,” he muttered; “my blood requires renewal, my strength renovation, and no aliment will do that but maiden’s blood.”

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading A horrible expression of countenance came over him that must have caused a feeling of horror to have crept through the veins of any one who might have been near to see him; but, as it was, he was alone, and there was no one to be terrified.

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

From this reading THE NIGHT IN THE FISHERMAN’S HUT.—THE MIDNIGHT FEAST OF BLOOD.—THE CHASE, AND THE GUN-SHOT.

not any; not one

From this reading “The time has come round again,” he muttered; “my blood requires renewal, my strength renovation, and no aliment will do that but maiden’s blood.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading What might have been his feelings after his escape it is difficult to conjecture, for he appeared not inclined to sleep, but to gaze about him and keep watch over the fire, which every now and then blazed up afresh; and his mind appeared to be intent upon something else than merely thinking of the past—there was too much of inquiry and curiosity about it.

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

From this reading The stranger, as he lay, listened to the sounds that were emitted by, and occasionally opened his eyes to gaze upon, the flames, as they ran upwards; he watched the forked tongues as they played about the faggots, and then turned his eyes towards the various parts of the apartment as it was now and then illuminated with its warm glare.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading The stranger, as he lay, listened to the sounds that were emitted by, and occasionally opened his eyes to gaze upon, the flames, as they ran upwards; he watched the forked tongues as they played about the faggots, and then turned his eyes towards the various parts of the apartment as it was now and then illuminated with its warm glare.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE NIGHT IN THE FISHERMAN’S HUT.—THE MIDNIGHT FEAST OF BLOOD.—THE CHASE, AND THE GUN-SHOT.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A horrible expression of countenance came over him that must have caused a feeling of horror to have crept through the veins of any one who might have been near to see him; but, as it was, he was alone, and there was no one to be terrified.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The stranger, as he lay, listened to the sounds that were emitted by, and occasionally opened his eyes to gaze upon, the flames, as they ran upwards; he watched the forked tongues as they played about the faggots, and then turned his eyes towards the various parts of the apartment as it was now and then illuminated with its warm glare.

above and across; more than

From this reading What might have been his feelings after his escape it is difficult to conjecture, for he appeared not inclined to sleep, but to gaze about him and keep watch over the fire, which every now and then blazed up afresh; and his mind appeared to be intent upon something else than merely thinking of the past—there was too much of inquiry and curiosity about it.

the local environment

From this reading The stranger, as he lay, listened to the sounds that were emitted by, and occasionally opened his eyes to gaze upon, the flames, as they ran upwards; he watched the forked tongues as they played about the faggots, and then turned his eyes towards the various parts of the apartment as it was now and then illuminated with its warm glare.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading What might have been his feelings after his escape it is difficult to conjecture, for he appeared not inclined to sleep, but to gaze about him and keep watch over the fire, which every now and then blazed up afresh; and his mind appeared to be intent upon something else than merely thinking of the past—there was too much of inquiry and curiosity about it.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading The stranger, as he lay, listened to the sounds that were emitted by, and occasionally opened his eyes to gaze upon, the flames, as they ran upwards; he watched the forked tongues as they played about the faggots, and then turned his eyes towards the various parts of the apartment as it was now and then illuminated with its warm glare.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The stranger, as he lay, listened to the sounds that were emitted by, and occasionally opened his eyes to gaze upon, the flames, as they ran upwards; he watched the forked tongues as they played about the faggots, and then turned his eyes towards the various parts of the apartment as it was now and then illuminated with its warm glare.

the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation

From this reading “The time has come round again,” he muttered; “my blood requires renewal, my strength renovation, and no aliment will do that but maiden’s blood.”

the act of improving by renewing and restoring

From this reading “The time has come round again,” he muttered; “my blood requires renewal, my strength renovation, and no aliment will do that but maiden’s blood.”

third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading “The time has come round again,” he muttered; “my blood requires renewal, my strength renovation, and no aliment will do that but maiden’s blood.”

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading “The time has come round again,” he muttered; “my blood requires renewal, my strength renovation, and no aliment will do that but maiden’s blood.”

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading A horrible expression of countenance came over him that must have caused a feeling of horror to have crept through the veins of any one who might have been near to see him; but, as it was, he was alone, and there was no one to be terrified.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading What might have been his feelings after his escape it is difficult to conjecture, for he appeared not inclined to sleep, but to gaze about him and keep watch over the fire, which every now and then blazed up afresh; and his mind appeared to be intent upon something else than merely thinking of the past—there was too much of inquiry and curiosity about it.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading What might have been his feelings after his escape it is difficult to conjecture, for he appeared not inclined to sleep, but to gaze about him and keep watch over the fire, which every now and then blazed up afresh; and his mind appeared to be intent upon something else than merely thinking of the past—there was too much of inquiry and curiosity about it.

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

From this reading The stranger, as he lay, listened to the sounds that were emitted by, and occasionally opened his eyes to gaze upon, the flames, as they ran upwards; he watched the forked tongues as they played about the faggots, and then turned his eyes towards the various parts of the apartment as it was now and then illuminated with its warm glare.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading The stranger, as he lay, listened to the sounds that were emitted by, and occasionally opened his eyes to gaze upon, the flames, as they ran upwards; he watched the forked tongues as they played about the faggots, and then turned his eyes towards the various parts of the apartment as it was now and then illuminated with its warm glare.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading “The time has come round again,” he muttered; “my blood requires renewal, my strength renovation, and no aliment will do that but maiden’s blood.”

thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation

From this reading A horrible expression of countenance came over him that must have caused a feeling of horror to have crept through the veins of any one who might have been near to see him; but, as it was, he was alone, and there was no one to be terrified.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading What might have been his feelings after his escape it is difficult to conjecture, for he appeared not inclined to sleep, but to gaze about him and keep watch over the fire, which every now and then blazed up afresh; and his mind appeared to be intent upon something else than merely thinking of the past—there was too much of inquiry and curiosity about it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The stranger, as he lay, listened to the sounds that were emitted by, and occasionally opened his eyes to gaze upon, the flames, as they ran upwards; he watched the forked tongues as they played about the faggots, and then turned his eyes towards the various parts of the apartment as it was now and then illuminated with its warm glare.

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

From this reading THE NIGHT IN THE FISHERMAN’S HUT.—THE MIDNIGHT FEAST OF BLOOD.—THE CHASE, AND THE GUN-SHOT.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The stranger, as he lay, listened to the sounds that were emitted by, and occasionally opened his eyes to gaze upon, the flames, as they ran upwards; he watched the forked tongues as they played about the faggots, and then turned his eyes towards the various parts of the apartment as it was now and then illuminated with its warm glare.

in or at that place or location

From this reading What might have been his feelings after his escape it is difficult to conjecture, for he appeared not inclined to sleep, but to gaze about him and keep watch over the fire, which every now and then blazed up afresh; and his mind appeared to be intent upon something else than merely thinking of the past—there was too much of inquiry and curiosity about it.

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

From this reading The stranger, as he lay, listened to the sounds that were emitted by, and occasionally opened his eyes to gaze upon, the flames, as they ran upwards; he watched the forked tongues as they played about the faggots, and then turned his eyes towards the various parts of the apartment as it was now and then illuminated with its warm glare.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading What might have been his feelings after his escape it is difficult to conjecture, for he appeared not inclined to sleep, but to gaze about him and keep watch over the fire, which every now and then blazed up afresh; and his mind appeared to be intent upon something else than merely thinking of the past—there was too much of inquiry and curiosity about it.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A horrible expression of countenance came over him that must have caused a feeling of horror to have crept through the veins of any one who might have been near to see him; but, as it was, he was alone, and there was no one to be terrified.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “The time has come round again,” he muttered; “my blood requires renewal, my strength renovation, and no aliment will do that but maiden’s blood.”

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

From this reading The stranger, as he lay, listened to the sounds that were emitted by, and occasionally opened his eyes to gaze upon, the flames, as they ran upwards; he watched the forked tongues as they played about the faggots, and then turned his eyes towards the various parts of the apartment as it was now and then illuminated with its warm glare.

plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading The stranger, as he lay, listened to the sounds that were emitted by, and occasionally opened his eyes to gaze upon, the flames, as they ran upwards; he watched the forked tongues as they played about the faggots, and then turned his eyes towards the various parts of the apartment as it was now and then illuminated with its warm glare.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading What might have been his feelings after his escape it is difficult to conjecture, for he appeared not inclined to sleep, but to gaze about him and keep watch over the fire, which every now and then blazed up afresh; and his mind appeared to be intent upon something else than merely thinking of the past—there was too much of inquiry and curiosity about it.

in the direction of

From this reading The stranger, as he lay, listened to the sounds that were emitted by, and occasionally opened his eyes to gaze upon, the flames, as they ran upwards; he watched the forked tongues as they played about the faggots, and then turned his eyes towards the various parts of the apartment as it was now and then illuminated with its warm glare.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The stranger, as he lay, listened to the sounds that were emitted by, and occasionally opened his eyes to gaze upon, the flames, as they ran upwards; he watched the forked tongues as they played about the faggots, and then turned his eyes towards the various parts of the apartment as it was now and then illuminated with its warm glare.

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

From this reading What might have been his feelings after his escape it is difficult to conjecture, for he appeared not inclined to sleep, but to gaze about him and keep watch over the fire, which every now and then blazed up afresh; and his mind appeared to be intent upon something else than merely thinking of the past—there was too much of inquiry and curiosity about it.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The stranger, as he lay, listened to the sounds that were emitted by, and occasionally opened his eyes to gaze upon, the flames, as they ran upwards; he watched the forked tongues as they played about the faggots, and then turned his eyes towards the various parts of the apartment as it was now and then illuminated with its warm glare.

spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position

From this reading The stranger, as he lay, listened to the sounds that were emitted by, and occasionally opened his eyes to gaze upon, the flames, as they ran upwards; he watched the forked tongues as they played about the faggots, and then turned his eyes towards the various parts of the apartment as it was now and then illuminated with its warm glare.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The stranger, as he lay, listened to the sounds that were emitted by, and occasionally opened his eyes to gaze upon, the flames, as they ran upwards; he watched the forked tongues as they played about the faggots, and then turned his eyes towards the various parts of the apartment as it was now and then illuminated with its warm glare.

plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading A horrible expression of countenance came over him that must have caused a feeling of horror to have crept through the veins of any one who might have been near to see him; but, as it was, he was alone, and there was no one to be terrified.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading The stranger, as he lay, listened to the sounds that were emitted by, and occasionally opened his eyes to gaze upon, the flames, as they ran upwards; he watched the forked tongues as they played about the faggots, and then turned his eyes towards the various parts of the apartment as it was now and then illuminated with its warm glare.

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

From this reading The stranger, as he lay, listened to the sounds that were emitted by, and occasionally opened his eyes to gaze upon, the flames, as they ran upwards; he watched the forked tongues as they played about the faggots, and then turned his eyes towards the various parts of the apartment as it was now and then illuminated with its warm glare.

look attentively

From this reading What might have been his feelings after his escape it is difficult to conjecture, for he appeared not inclined to sleep, but to gaze about him and keep watch over the fire, which every now and then blazed up afresh; and his mind appeared to be intent upon something else than merely thinking of the past—there was too much of inquiry and curiosity about it.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading The stranger, as he lay, listened to the sounds that were emitted by, and occasionally opened his eyes to gaze upon, the flames, as they ran upwards; he watched the forked tongues as they played about the faggots, and then turned his eyes towards the various parts of the apartment as it was now and then illuminated with its warm glare.

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

From this reading The stranger, as he lay, listened to the sounds that were emitted by, and occasionally opened his eyes to gaze upon, the flames, as they ran upwards; he watched the forked tongues as they played about the faggots, and then turned his eyes towards the various parts of the apartment as it was now and then illuminated with its warm glare.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What might have been his feelings after his escape it is difficult to conjecture, for he appeared not inclined to sleep, but to gaze about him and keep watch over the fire, which every now and then blazed up afresh; and his mind appeared to be intent upon something else than merely thinking of the past—there was too much of inquiry and curiosity about it.

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

From this reading What might have been his feelings after his escape it is difficult to conjecture, for he appeared not inclined to sleep, but to gaze about him and keep watch over the fire, which every now and then blazed up afresh; and his mind appeared to be intent upon something else than merely thinking of the past—there was too much of inquiry and curiosity about it.

which person or people

From this reading A horrible expression of countenance came over him that must have caused a feeling of horror to have crept through the veins of any one who might have been near to see him; but, as it was, he was alone, and there was no one to be terrified.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “The time has come round again,” he muttered; “my blood requires renewal, my strength renovation, and no aliment will do that but maiden’s blood.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading The stranger, as he lay, listened to the sounds that were emitted by, and occasionally opened his eyes to gaze upon, the flames, as they ran upwards; he watched the forked tongues as they played about the faggots, and then turned his eyes towards the various parts of the apartment as it was now and then illuminated with its warm glare.