Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading I have always discouraged a belief in omens, and yet when I saw the strange cloud-forms that floated before the face of the moon that night, shadowy forebodings filled my soul.

anew

From this reading The ringing of the sleigh-bells was full of a strange melody, and, down in the valley, I could hear the raging of the torrent which seemed as if angered at the thought that the frost king would soon again bind it with his fetters.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading I have always discouraged a belief in omens, and yet when I saw the strange cloud-forms that floated before the face of the moon that night, shadowy forebodings filled my soul.

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

From this reading I have always discouraged a belief in omens, and yet when I saw the strange cloud-forms that floated before the face of the moon that night, shadowy forebodings filled my soul.

marked by extreme anger

From this reading The ringing of the sleigh-bells was full of a strange melody, and, down in the valley, I could hear the raging of the torrent which seemed as if angered at the thought that the frost king would soon again bind it with his fetters.

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

From this reading "What are you doing?"

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

From this reading The ringing of the sleigh-bells was full of a strange melody, and, down in the valley, I could hear the raging of the torrent which seemed as if angered at the thought that the frost king would soon again bind it with his fetters.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The ringing of the sleigh-bells was full of a strange melody, and, down in the valley, I could hear the raging of the torrent which seemed as if angered at the thought that the frost king would soon again bind it with his fetters.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading I have always discouraged a belief in omens, and yet when I saw the strange cloud-forms that floated before the face of the moon that night, shadowy forebodings filled my soul.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading I have always discouraged a belief in omens, and yet when I saw the strange cloud-forms that floated before the face of the moon that night, shadowy forebodings filled my soul.

stick to firmly

From this reading The ringing of the sleigh-bells was full of a strange melody, and, down in the valley, I could hear the raging of the torrent which seemed as if angered at the thought that the frost king would soon again bind it with his fetters.

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From this reading I have always discouraged a belief in omens, and yet when I saw the strange cloud-forms that floated before the face of the moon that night, shadowy forebodings filled my soul.

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

From this reading The ringing of the sleigh-bells was full of a strange melody, and, down in the valley, I could hear the raging of the torrent which seemed as if angered at the thought that the frost king would soon again bind it with his fetters.

made less hopeful or enthusiastic

From this reading I have always discouraged a belief in omens, and yet when I saw the strange cloud-forms that floated before the face of the moon that night, shadowy forebodings filled my soul.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading "What are you doing?"

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The ringing of the sleigh-bells was full of a strange melody, and, down in the valley, I could hear the raging of the torrent which seemed as if angered at the thought that the frost king would soon again bind it with his fetters.

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

From this reading I have always discouraged a belief in omens, and yet when I saw the strange cloud-forms that floated before the face of the moon that night, shadowy forebodings filled my soul.

plural of “fetter” — a shackle for the ankles or feet

From this reading The ringing of the sleigh-bells was full of a strange melody, and, down in the valley, I could hear the raging of the torrent which seemed as if angered at the thought that the frost king would soon again bind it with his fetters.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading I have always discouraged a belief in omens, and yet when I saw the strange cloud-forms that floated before the face of the moon that night, shadowy forebodings filled my soul.

past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading I have always discouraged a belief in omens, and yet when I saw the strange cloud-forms that floated before the face of the moon that night, shadowy forebodings filled my soul.

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From this reading I have always discouraged a belief in omens, and yet when I saw the strange cloud-forms that floated before the face of the moon that night, shadowy forebodings filled my soul.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading The ringing of the sleigh-bells was full of a strange melody, and, down in the valley, I could hear the raging of the torrent which seemed as if angered at the thought that the frost king would soon again bind it with his fetters.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The ringing of the sleigh-bells was full of a strange melody, and, down in the valley, I could hear the raging of the torrent which seemed as if angered at the thought that the frost king would soon again bind it with his fetters.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading The sleigh halted at the saw-mill.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have always discouraged a belief in omens, and yet when I saw the strange cloud-forms that floated before the face of the moon that night, shadowy forebodings filled my soul.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading The ringing of the sleigh-bells was full of a strange melody, and, down in the valley, I could hear the raging of the torrent which seemed as if angered at the thought that the frost king would soon again bind it with his fetters.

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

From this reading The ringing of the sleigh-bells was full of a strange melody, and, down in the valley, I could hear the raging of the torrent which seemed as if angered at the thought that the frost king would soon again bind it with his fetters.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading When I looked up towards the house I saw that there was a light in the room.

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

From this reading I have always discouraged a belief in omens, and yet when I saw the strange cloud-forms that floated before the face of the moon that night, shadowy forebodings filled my soul.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The ringing of the sleigh-bells was full of a strange melody, and, down in the valley, I could hear the raging of the torrent which seemed as if angered at the thought that the frost king would soon again bind it with his fetters.

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

From this reading I have always discouraged a belief in omens, and yet when I saw the strange cloud-forms that floated before the face of the moon that night, shadowy forebodings filled my soul.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The ringing of the sleigh-bells was full of a strange melody, and, down in the valley, I could hear the raging of the torrent which seemed as if angered at the thought that the frost king would soon again bind it with his fetters.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading The ringing of the sleigh-bells was full of a strange melody, and, down in the valley, I could hear the raging of the torrent which seemed as if angered at the thought that the frost king would soon again bind it with his fetters.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading When I looked up towards the house I saw that there was a light in the room.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading When I looked up towards the house I saw that there was a light in the room.

a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

From this reading The ringing of the sleigh-bells was full of a strange melody, and, down in the valley, I could hear the raging of the torrent which seemed as if angered at the thought that the frost king would soon again bind it with his fetters.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading I have always discouraged a belief in omens, and yet when I saw the strange cloud-forms that floated before the face of the moon that night, shadowy forebodings filled my soul.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I have always discouraged a belief in omens, and yet when I saw the strange cloud-forms that floated before the face of the moon that night, shadowy forebodings filled my soul.

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

From this reading I have always discouraged a belief in omens, and yet when I saw the strange cloud-forms that floated before the face of the moon that night, shadowy forebodings filled my soul.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I have always discouraged a belief in omens, and yet when I saw the strange cloud-forms that floated before the face of the moon that night, shadowy forebodings filled my soul.

plural of “omen” — a sign of something about to happen

From this reading I have always discouraged a belief in omens, and yet when I saw the strange cloud-forms that floated before the face of the moon that night, shadowy forebodings filled my soul.

characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense

From this reading The ringing of the sleigh-bells was full of a strange melody, and, down in the valley, I could hear the raging of the torrent which seemed as if angered at the thought that the frost king would soon again bind it with his fetters.

the sound of a bell ringing

From this reading The ringing of the sleigh-bells was full of a strange melody, and, down in the valley, I could hear the raging of the torrent which seemed as if angered at the thought that the frost king would soon again bind it with his fetters.

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

From this reading When I looked up towards the house I saw that there was a light in the room.

cut with a saw

From this reading I have always discouraged a belief in omens, and yet when I saw the strange cloud-forms that floated before the face of the moon that night, shadowy forebodings filled my soul.

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From this reading The sleigh halted at the saw-mill.

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

From this reading The ringing of the sleigh-bells was full of a strange melody, and, down in the valley, I could hear the raging of the torrent which seemed as if angered at the thought that the frost king would soon again bind it with his fetters.

filled with shade

From this reading I have always discouraged a belief in omens, and yet when I saw the strange cloud-forms that floated before the face of the moon that night, shadowy forebodings filled my soul.

a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow

From this reading The sleigh halted at the saw-mill.

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From this reading The ringing of the sleigh-bells was full of a strange melody, and, down in the valley, I could hear the raging of the torrent which seemed as if angered at the thought that the frost king would soon again bind it with his fetters.

in the near future

From this reading The ringing of the sleigh-bells was full of a strange melody, and, down in the valley, I could hear the raging of the torrent which seemed as if angered at the thought that the frost king would soon again bind it with his fetters.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading I have always discouraged a belief in omens, and yet when I saw the strange cloud-forms that floated before the face of the moon that night, shadowy forebodings filled my soul.

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

From this reading I have always discouraged a belief in omens, and yet when I saw the strange cloud-forms that floated before the face of the moon that night, shadowy forebodings filled my soul.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I have always discouraged a belief in omens, and yet when I saw the strange cloud-forms that floated before the face of the moon that night, shadowy forebodings filled my soul.

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

From this reading I have always discouraged a belief in omens, and yet when I saw the strange cloud-forms that floated before the face of the moon that night, shadowy forebodings filled my soul.

in or at that place or location

From this reading When I looked up towards the house I saw that there was a light in the room.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The ringing of the sleigh-bells was full of a strange melody, and, down in the valley, I could hear the raging of the torrent which seemed as if angered at the thought that the frost king would soon again bind it with his fetters.

a heavy rain

From this reading The ringing of the sleigh-bells was full of a strange melody, and, down in the valley, I could hear the raging of the torrent which seemed as if angered at the thought that the frost king would soon again bind it with his fetters.

in the direction of

From this reading When I looked up towards the house I saw that there was a light in the room.

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

From this reading When I looked up towards the house I saw that there was a light in the room.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading The ringing of the sleigh-bells was full of a strange melody, and, down in the valley, I could hear the raging of the torrent which seemed as if angered at the thought that the frost king would soon again bind it with his fetters.

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

From this reading The ringing of the sleigh-bells was full of a strange melody, and, down in the valley, I could hear the raging of the torrent which seemed as if angered at the thought that the frost king would soon again bind it with his fetters.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What are you doing?"

at the time that

From this reading I have always discouraged a belief in omens, and yet when I saw the strange cloud-forms that floated before the face of the moon that night, shadowy forebodings filled my soul.

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

From this reading The ringing of the sleigh-bells was full of a strange melody, and, down in the valley, I could hear the raging of the torrent which seemed as if angered at the thought that the frost king would soon again bind it with his fetters.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The ringing of the sleigh-bells was full of a strange melody, and, down in the valley, I could hear the raging of the torrent which seemed as if angered at the thought that the frost king would soon again bind it with his fetters.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The ringing of the sleigh-bells was full of a strange melody, and, down in the valley, I could hear the raging of the torrent which seemed as if angered at the thought that the frost king would soon again bind it with his fetters.

but in spite of that

From this reading I have always discouraged a belief in omens, and yet when I saw the strange cloud-forms that floated before the face of the moon that night, shadowy forebodings filled my soul.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "What are you doing?"