used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The shadows deepening within that dingy hovel seemed living, evil things; the wind that hissed and screeched without, with brief lulls and swift crescendos of fury, was like a chorus of demons; and such desolation of spirit was upon me that I could have rushed out into the storm, and delivered myself up to its numbing, fatal embrace.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was long before, conscious of the increasing chill and the coaly darkness, I went fumbling about the room to make a light.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading Then, when I had slammed the door behind me and stood silently in that frigid place, all my dread and loneliness and foreboding became concentrated in one point of acute agony.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading Then, when I had slammed the door behind me and stood silently in that frigid place, all my dread and loneliness and foreboding became concentrated in one point of acute agony.
(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 Then, when I had slammed the door behind me and stood silently in that frigid place, all my dread and loneliness and foreboding became concentrated in one point of acute agony.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then, when I had slammed the door behind me and stood silently in that frigid place, all my dread and loneliness and foreboding became concentrated in one point of acute agony.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading _THE PRISONER_ When I staggered back to my cabin through the snow-storm in the November dusk, I could not realize the ghastliness of my misfortune.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Then, when I had slammed the door behind me and stood silently in that frigid place, all my dread and loneliness and foreboding became concentrated in one point of acute agony.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading My mind seemed powerless before the bleak reality; it was not until I had re-entered the cabin that I began to look the terror in the face.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading My mind seemed powerless before the bleak reality; it was not until I had re-entered the cabin that I began to look the terror in the face.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Then, when I had slammed the door behind me and stood silently in that frigid place, all my dread and loneliness and foreboding became concentrated in one point of acute agony.
bleakadjectiveUS /bliːk/
offering little or no hope
From this reading My mind seemed powerless before the bleak reality; it was not until I had re-entered the cabin that I began to look the terror in the face.
of short duration or distance
From this reading The shadows deepening within that dingy hovel seemed living, evil things; the wind that hissed and screeched without, with brief lulls and swift crescendos of fury, was like a chorus of demons; and such desolation of spirit was upon me that I could have rushed out into the storm, and delivered myself up to its numbing, fatal embrace.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading _THE PRISONER_ When I staggered back to my cabin through the snow-storm in the November dusk, I could not realize the ghastliness of my misfortune.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading It was long before, conscious of the increasing chill and the coaly darkness, I went fumbling about the room to make a light.
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading The shadows deepening within that dingy hovel seemed living, evil things; the wind that hissed and screeched without, with brief lulls and swift crescendos of fury, was like a chorus of demons; and such desolation of spirit was upon me that I could have rushed out into the storm, and delivered myself up to its numbing, fatal embrace.
coaly
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From this reading It was long before, conscious of the increasing chill and the coaly darkness, I went fumbling about the room to make a light.
concentratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪd/
gathered together or made less diffuse
From this reading Then, when I had slammed the door behind me and stood silently in that frigid place, all my dread and loneliness and foreboding became concentrated in one point of acute agony.
intentionally conceived
From this reading It was long before, conscious of the increasing chill and the coaly darkness, I went fumbling about the room to make a light.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _THE PRISONER_ When I staggered back to my cabin through the snow-storm in the November dusk, I could not realize the ghastliness of my misfortune.
crescendos
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From this reading The shadows deepening within that dingy hovel seemed living, evil things; the wind that hissed and screeched without, with brief lulls and swift crescendos of fury, was like a chorus of demons; and such desolation of spirit was upon me that I could have rushed out into the storm, and delivered myself up to its numbing, fatal embrace.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was long before, conscious of the increasing chill and the coaly darkness, I went fumbling about the room to make a light.
deepeningnounUS /ˈdiːpənɪŋ/
a process of becoming deeper and more profound
From this reading The shadows deepening within that dingy hovel seemed living, evil things; the wind that hissed and screeched without, with brief lulls and swift crescendos of fury, was like a chorus of demons; and such desolation of spirit was upon me that I could have rushed out into the storm, and delivered myself up to its numbing, fatal embrace.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading The shadows deepening within that dingy hovel seemed living, evil things; the wind that hissed and screeched without, with brief lulls and swift crescendos of fury, was like a chorus of demons; and such desolation of spirit was upon me that I could have rushed out into the storm, and delivered myself up to its numbing, fatal embrace.
demonsnounUS /ˈdiːmənz/
plural of “demon” — an evil supernatural being
From this reading The shadows deepening within that dingy hovel seemed living, evil things; the wind that hissed and screeched without, with brief lulls and swift crescendos of fury, was like a chorus of demons; and such desolation of spirit was upon me that I could have rushed out into the storm, and delivered myself up to its numbing, fatal embrace.
desolationnounUS /ˌdesəˈleɪʃən/
the state of being decayed or destroyed
From this reading The shadows deepening within that dingy hovel seemed living, evil things; the wind that hissed and screeched without, with brief lulls and swift crescendos of fury, was like a chorus of demons; and such desolation of spirit was upon me that I could have rushed out into the storm, and delivered myself up to its numbing, fatal embrace.
dingyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪndʒi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading The shadows deepening within that dingy hovel seemed living, evil things; the wind that hissed and screeched without, with brief lulls and swift crescendos of fury, was like a chorus of demons; and such desolation of spirit was upon me that I could have rushed out into the storm, and delivered myself up to its numbing, fatal embrace.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Then, when I had slammed the door behind me and stood silently in that frigid place, all my dread and loneliness and foreboding became concentrated in one point of acute agony.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Then, when I had slammed the door behind me and stood silently in that frigid place, all my dread and loneliness and foreboding became concentrated in one point of acute agony.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading _THE PRISONER_ When I staggered back to my cabin through the snow-storm in the November dusk, I could not realize the ghastliness of my misfortune.
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading The shadows deepening within that dingy hovel seemed living, evil things; the wind that hissed and screeched without, with brief lulls and swift crescendos of fury, was like a chorus of demons; and such desolation of spirit was upon me that I could have rushed out into the storm, and delivered myself up to its numbing, fatal embrace.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading The shadows deepening within that dingy hovel seemed living, evil things; the wind that hissed and screeched without, with brief lulls and swift crescendos of fury, was like a chorus of demons; and such desolation of spirit was upon me that I could have rushed out into the storm, and delivered myself up to its numbing, fatal embrace.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading My mind seemed powerless before the bleak reality; it was not until I had re-entered the cabin that I began to look the terror in the face.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading The shadows deepening within that dingy hovel seemed living, evil things; the wind that hissed and screeched without, with brief lulls and swift crescendos of fury, was like a chorus of demons; and such desolation of spirit was upon me that I could have rushed out into the storm, and delivered myself up to its numbing, fatal embrace.
forebodingnounUS /fɔːrˈboʊdɪŋ/
a feeling of evil to come
From this reading Then, when I had slammed the door behind me and stood silently in that frigid place, all my dread and loneliness and foreboding became concentrated in one point of acute agony.
frigidadjectiveUS /ˈfrɪdʒəd/
sexually unresponsive
From this reading Then, when I had slammed the door behind me and stood silently in that frigid place, all my dread and loneliness and foreboding became concentrated in one point of acute agony.
fumblingadjectiveUS /ˈfʌmbəlɪŋ/
showing lack of skill or aptitude
From this reading It was long before, conscious of the increasing chill and the coaly darkness, I went fumbling about the room to make a light.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading The shadows deepening within that dingy hovel seemed living, evil things; the wind that hissed and screeched without, with brief lulls and swift crescendos of fury, was like a chorus of demons; and such desolation of spirit was upon me that I could have rushed out into the storm, and delivered myself up to its numbing, fatal embrace.
ghastlinessnounUS /ˈɡæstlinəs/
the quality of being ghastly
From this reading _THE PRISONER_ When I staggered back to my cabin through the snow-storm in the November dusk, I could not realize the ghastliness of my misfortune.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My mind seemed powerless before the bleak reality; it was not until I had re-entered the cabin that I began to look the terror in the face.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The shadows deepening within that dingy hovel seemed living, evil things; the wind that hissed and screeched without, with brief lulls and swift crescendos of fury, was like a chorus of demons; and such desolation of spirit was upon me that I could have rushed out into the storm, and delivered myself up to its numbing, fatal embrace.
hissedverbUS /hɪst/
past form of “hiss” — make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
From this reading The shadows deepening within that dingy hovel seemed living, evil things; the wind that hissed and screeched without, with brief lulls and swift crescendos of fury, was like a chorus of demons; and such desolation of spirit was upon me that I could have rushed out into the storm, and delivered myself up to its numbing, fatal embrace.
hovelnounUS /ˈhʌvəl/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading The shadows deepening within that dingy hovel seemed living, evil things; the wind that hissed and screeched without, with brief lulls and swift crescendos of fury, was like a chorus of demons; and such desolation of spirit was upon me that I could have rushed out into the storm, and delivered myself up to its numbing, fatal embrace.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _THE PRISONER_ When I staggered back to my cabin through the snow-storm in the November dusk, I could not realize the ghastliness of my misfortune.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _THE PRISONER_ When I staggered back to my cabin through the snow-storm in the November dusk, I could not realize the ghastliness of my misfortune.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading It was long before, conscious of the increasing chill and the coaly darkness, I went fumbling about the room to make a light.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The shadows deepening within that dingy hovel seemed living, evil things; the wind that hissed and screeched without, with brief lulls and swift crescendos of fury, was like a chorus of demons; and such desolation of spirit was upon me that I could have rushed out into the storm, and delivered myself up to its numbing, fatal embrace.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My mind seemed powerless before the bleak reality; it was not until I had re-entered the cabin that I began to look the terror in the face.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The shadows deepening within that dingy hovel seemed living, evil things; the wind that hissed and screeched without, with brief lulls and swift crescendos of fury, was like a chorus of demons; and such desolation of spirit was upon me that I could have rushed out into the storm, and delivered myself up to its numbing, fatal embrace.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was long before, conscious of the increasing chill and the coaly darkness, I went fumbling about the room to make a light.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The shadows deepening within that dingy hovel seemed living, evil things; the wind that hissed and screeched without, with brief lulls and swift crescendos of fury, was like a chorus of demons; and such desolation of spirit was upon me that I could have rushed out into the storm, and delivered myself up to its numbing, fatal embrace.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The shadows deepening within that dingy hovel seemed living, evil things; the wind that hissed and screeched without, with brief lulls and swift crescendos of fury, was like a chorus of demons; and such desolation of spirit was upon me that I could have rushed out into the storm, and delivered myself up to its numbing, fatal embrace.
lonelinessnounUS /ˈloʊnlinəs/
the state of being alone in solitary isolation
From this reading Then, when I had slammed the door behind me and stood silently in that frigid place, all my dread and loneliness and foreboding became concentrated in one point of acute agony.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was long before, conscious of the increasing chill and the coaly darkness, I went fumbling about the room to make a light.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading My mind seemed powerless before the bleak reality; it was not until I had re-entered the cabin that I began to look the terror in the face.
lullsnounUS /lʌlz/
plural of “lull” — a pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished
From this reading The shadows deepening within that dingy hovel seemed living, evil things; the wind that hissed and screeched without, with brief lulls and swift crescendos of fury, was like a chorus of demons; and such desolation of spirit was upon me that I could have rushed out into the storm, and delivered myself up to its numbing, fatal embrace.
engage in
From this reading It was long before, conscious of the increasing chill and the coaly darkness, I went fumbling about the room to make a light.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then, when I had slammed the door behind me and stood silently in that frigid place, all my dread and loneliness and foreboding became concentrated in one point of acute agony.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading My mind seemed powerless before the bleak reality; it was not until I had re-entered the cabin that I began to look the terror in the face.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading _THE PRISONER_ When I staggered back to my cabin through the snow-storm in the November dusk, I could not realize the ghastliness of my misfortune.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _THE PRISONER_ When I staggered back to my cabin through the snow-storm in the November dusk, I could not realize the ghastliness of my misfortune.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading The shadows deepening within that dingy hovel seemed living, evil things; the wind that hissed and screeched without, with brief lulls and swift crescendos of fury, was like a chorus of demons; and such desolation of spirit was upon me that I could have rushed out into the storm, and delivered myself up to its numbing, fatal embrace.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _THE PRISONER_ When I staggered back to my cabin through the snow-storm in the November dusk, I could not realize the ghastliness of my misfortune.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading _THE PRISONER_ When I staggered back to my cabin through the snow-storm in the November dusk, I could not realize the ghastliness of my misfortune.
numbingadjectiveUS /ˈnʌmɪŋ/
causing numbness or insensitivity
From this reading The shadows deepening within that dingy hovel seemed living, evil things; the wind that hissed and screeched without, with brief lulls and swift crescendos of fury, was like a chorus of demons; and such desolation of spirit was upon me that I could have rushed out into the storm, and delivered myself up to its numbing, fatal embrace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _THE PRISONER_ When I staggered back to my cabin through the snow-storm in the November dusk, I could not realize the ghastliness of my misfortune.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then, when I had slammed the door behind me and stood silently in that frigid place, all my dread and loneliness and foreboding became concentrated in one point of acute agony.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The shadows deepening within that dingy hovel seemed living, evil things; the wind that hissed and screeched without, with brief lulls and swift crescendos of fury, was like a chorus of demons; and such desolation of spirit was upon me that I could have rushed out into the storm, and delivered myself up to its numbing, fatal embrace.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Then, when I had slammed the door behind me and stood silently in that frigid place, all my dread and loneliness and foreboding became concentrated in one point of acute agony.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Then, when I had slammed the door behind me and stood silently in that frigid place, all my dread and loneliness and foreboding became concentrated in one point of acute agony.
powerlessadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərləs/
lacking power
From this reading My mind seemed powerless before the bleak reality; it was not until I had re-entered the cabin that I began to look the terror in the face.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading _THE PRISONER_ When I staggered back to my cabin through the snow-storm in the November dusk, I could not realize the ghastliness of my misfortune.
re-enteredverbUS /ˌriːˈentərd/
past form of “re-enter” — enter again
From this reading My mind seemed powerless before the bleak reality; it was not until I had re-entered the cabin that I began to look the terror in the face.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading My mind seemed powerless before the bleak reality; it was not until I had re-entered the cabin that I began to look the terror in the face.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading _THE PRISONER_ When I staggered back to my cabin through the snow-storm in the November dusk, I could not realize the ghastliness of my misfortune.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was long before, conscious of the increasing chill and the coaly darkness, I went fumbling about the room to make a light.
done under pressure
From this reading The shadows deepening within that dingy hovel seemed living, evil things; the wind that hissed and screeched without, with brief lulls and swift crescendos of fury, was like a chorus of demons; and such desolation of spirit was upon me that I could have rushed out into the storm, and delivered myself up to its numbing, fatal embrace.
screechedverbUS /skriːtʃt/
past form of “screech” — make a high-pitched, screeching noise
From this reading The shadows deepening within that dingy hovel seemed living, evil things; the wind that hissed and screeched without, with brief lulls and swift crescendos of fury, was like a chorus of demons; and such desolation of spirit was upon me that I could have rushed out into the storm, and delivered myself up to its numbing, fatal embrace.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading My mind seemed powerless before the bleak reality; it was not until I had re-entered the cabin that I began to look the terror in the face.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading The shadows deepening within that dingy hovel seemed living, evil things; the wind that hissed and screeched without, with brief lulls and swift crescendos of fury, was like a chorus of demons; and such desolation of spirit was upon me that I could have rushed out into the storm, and delivered myself up to its numbing, fatal embrace.
without speaking
From this reading Then, when I had slammed the door behind me and stood silently in that frigid place, all my dread and loneliness and foreboding became concentrated in one point of acute agony.
slammedverbUS /slæmd/
inflected form of “slam” — close violently
From this reading Then, when I had slammed the door behind me and stood silently in that frigid place, all my dread and loneliness and foreboding became concentrated in one point of acute agony.
snow-storm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _THE PRISONER_ When I staggered back to my cabin through the snow-storm in the November dusk, I could not realize the ghastliness of my misfortune.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The shadows deepening within that dingy hovel seemed living, evil things; the wind that hissed and screeched without, with brief lulls and swift crescendos of fury, was like a chorus of demons; and such desolation of spirit was upon me that I could have rushed out into the storm, and delivered myself up to its numbing, fatal embrace.
staggeredverbUS /ˈstæɡərd/
past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading _THE PRISONER_ When I staggered back to my cabin through the snow-storm in the November dusk, I could not realize the ghastliness of my misfortune.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Then, when I had slammed the door behind me and stood silently in that frigid place, all my dread and loneliness and foreboding became concentrated in one point of acute agony.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The shadows deepening within that dingy hovel seemed living, evil things; the wind that hissed and screeched without, with brief lulls and swift crescendos of fury, was like a chorus of demons; and such desolation of spirit was upon me that I could have rushed out into the storm, and delivered myself up to its numbing, fatal embrace.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The shadows deepening within that dingy hovel seemed living, evil things; the wind that hissed and screeched without, with brief lulls and swift crescendos of fury, was like a chorus of demons; and such desolation of spirit was upon me that I could have rushed out into the storm, and delivered myself up to its numbing, fatal embrace.
moving very fast
From this reading The shadows deepening within that dingy hovel seemed living, evil things; the wind that hissed and screeched without, with brief lulls and swift crescendos of fury, was like a chorus of demons; and such desolation of spirit was upon me that I could have rushed out into the storm, and delivered myself up to its numbing, fatal embrace.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading My mind seemed powerless before the bleak reality; it was not until I had re-entered the cabin that I began to look the terror in the face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My mind seemed powerless before the bleak reality; it was not until I had re-entered the cabin that I began to look the terror in the face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE PRISONER_ When I staggered back to my cabin through the snow-storm in the November dusk, I could not realize the ghastliness of my misfortune.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, when I had slammed the door behind me and stood silently in that frigid place, all my dread and loneliness and foreboding became concentrated in one point of acute agony.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The shadows deepening within that dingy hovel seemed living, evil things; the wind that hissed and screeched without, with brief lulls and swift crescendos of fury, was like a chorus of demons; and such desolation of spirit was upon me that I could have rushed out into the storm, and delivered myself up to its numbing, fatal embrace.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading _THE PRISONER_ When I staggered back to my cabin through the snow-storm in the November dusk, I could not realize the ghastliness of my misfortune.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _THE PRISONER_ When I staggered back to my cabin through the snow-storm in the November dusk, I could not realize the ghastliness of my misfortune.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading My mind seemed powerless before the bleak reality; it was not until I had re-entered the cabin that I began to look the terror in the face.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The shadows deepening within that dingy hovel seemed living, evil things; the wind that hissed and screeched without, with brief lulls and swift crescendos of fury, was like a chorus of demons; and such desolation of spirit was upon me that I could have rushed out into the storm, and delivered myself up to its numbing, fatal embrace.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The shadows deepening within that dingy hovel seemed living, evil things; the wind that hissed and screeched without, with brief lulls and swift crescendos of fury, was like a chorus of demons; and such desolation of spirit was upon me that I could have rushed out into the storm, and delivered myself up to its numbing, fatal embrace.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My mind seemed powerless before the bleak reality; it was not until I had re-entered the cabin that I began to look the terror in the face.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was long before, conscious of the increasing chill and the coaly darkness, I went fumbling about the room to make a light.
at the time that
From this reading _THE PRISONER_ When I staggered back to my cabin through the snow-storm in the November dusk, I could not realize the ghastliness of my misfortune.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The shadows deepening within that dingy hovel seemed living, evil things; the wind that hissed and screeched without, with brief lulls and swift crescendos of fury, was like a chorus of demons; and such desolation of spirit was upon me that I could have rushed out into the storm, and delivered myself up to its numbing, fatal embrace.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The shadows deepening within that dingy hovel seemed living, evil things; the wind that hissed and screeched without, with brief lulls and swift crescendos of fury, was like a chorus of demons; and such desolation of spirit was upon me that I could have rushed out into the storm, and delivered myself up to its numbing, fatal embrace.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The shadows deepening within that dingy hovel seemed living, evil things; the wind that hissed and screeched without, with brief lulls and swift crescendos of fury, was like a chorus of demons; and such desolation of spirit was upon me that I could have rushed out into the storm, and delivered myself up to its numbing, fatal embrace.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The shadows deepening within that dingy hovel seemed living, evil things; the wind that hissed and screeched without, with brief lulls and swift crescendos of fury, was like a chorus of demons; and such desolation of spirit was upon me that I could have rushed out into the storm, and delivered myself up to its numbing, fatal embrace.
