used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Even in the hasty view which the duke caught of the flying figure, he fancied he perceived that it was attended by a fantastic shadow, whether cast by itself or arising from some supernatural cause he could not determine.
abysses
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From this reading While enveloped in this flame, the demon plunged into the lake, and apparently descended to its abysses, for as soon as the duke could muster courage to approach its brink, nothing could be seen of him, his steed, or his hounds. THUS ENDS THE FIRST BOOK OF THE CHRONICLE OF WINDSOR CASTLE
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The demon hunter was so close to them that they could perfectly discern his horrible lineaments, the chain depending from his neck, and his antlered helm.
antleredadjectiveUS /ˈæntlərd/
having antlers
From this reading The demon hunter was so close to them that they could perfectly discern his horrible lineaments, the chain depending from his neck, and his antlered helm.
from appearances alone
From this reading While enveloped in this flame, the demon plunged into the lake, and apparently descended to its abysses, for as soon as the duke could muster courage to approach its brink, nothing could be seen of him, his steed, or his hounds. THUS ENDS THE FIRST BOOK OF THE CHRONICLE OF WINDSOR CASTLE
move towards
From this reading While enveloped in this flame, the demon plunged into the lake, and apparently descended to its abysses, for as soon as the duke could muster courage to approach its brink, nothing could be seen of him, his steed, or his hounds. THUS ENDS THE FIRST BOOK OF THE CHRONICLE OF WINDSOR CASTLE
arisingverbUS /ərˈaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Even in the hasty view which the duke caught of the flying figure, he fancied he perceived that it was attended by a fantastic shadow, whether cast by itself or arising from some supernatural cause he could not determine.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the wild huntsman reached the brink of the lake, he placed a horn to his mouth, and blew from it a bright blue flame, which illumined his own dusky and hideous features, and shed a wild and unearthly glimmer over the surrounding objects.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Even in the hasty view which the duke caught of the flying figure, he fancied he perceived that it was attended by a fantastic shadow, whether cast by itself or arising from some supernatural cause he could not determine.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading While enveloped in this flame, the demon plunged into the lake, and apparently descended to its abysses, for as soon as the duke could muster courage to approach its brink, nothing could be seen of him, his steed, or his hounds. THUS ENDS THE FIRST BOOK OF THE CHRONICLE OF WINDSOR CASTLE
beholders
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two beholders rushed forward, but by this time the huntsman had gained the edge of the lake.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading As the wild huntsman reached the brink of the lake, he placed a horn to his mouth, and blew from it a bright blue flame, which illumined his own dusky and hideous features, and shed a wild and unearthly glimmer over the surrounding objects.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading As the wild huntsman reached the brink of the lake, he placed a horn to his mouth, and blew from it a bright blue flame, which illumined his own dusky and hideous features, and shed a wild and unearthly glimmer over the surrounding objects.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading While enveloped in this flame, the demon plunged into the lake, and apparently descended to its abysses, for as soon as the duke could muster courage to approach its brink, nothing could be seen of him, his steed, or his hounds. THUS ENDS THE FIRST BOOK OF THE CHRONICLE OF WINDSOR CASTLE
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading As the wild huntsman reached the brink of the lake, he placed a horn to his mouth, and blew from it a bright blue flame, which illumined his own dusky and hideous features, and shed a wild and unearthly glimmer over the surrounding objects.
brinknounUS /brɪŋk/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading As the wild huntsman reached the brink of the lake, he placed a horn to his mouth, and blew from it a bright blue flame, which illumined his own dusky and hideous features, and shed a wild and unearthly glimmer over the surrounding objects.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Richmond shouted to him, but the rider continued his headlong course towards the lake, heedless of the call.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The two beholders rushed forward, but by this time the huntsman had gained the edge of the lake.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Richmond shouted to him, but the rider continued his headlong course towards the lake, heedless of the call.
put or send forth
From this reading Even in the hasty view which the duke caught of the flying figure, he fancied he perceived that it was attended by a fantastic shadow, whether cast by itself or arising from some supernatural cause he could not determine.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading While enveloped in this flame, the demon plunged into the lake, and apparently descended to its abysses, for as soon as the duke could muster courage to approach its brink, nothing could be seen of him, his steed, or his hounds. THUS ENDS THE FIRST BOOK OF THE CHRONICLE OF WINDSOR CASTLE
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Even in the hasty view which the duke caught of the flying figure, he fancied he perceived that it was attended by a fantastic shadow, whether cast by itself or arising from some supernatural cause he could not determine.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Even in the hasty view which the duke caught of the flying figure, he fancied he perceived that it was attended by a fantastic shadow, whether cast by itself or arising from some supernatural cause he could not determine.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading The demon hunter was so close to them that they could perfectly discern his horrible lineaments, the chain depending from his neck, and his antlered helm.
CHRONICLEnounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading While enveloped in this flame, the demon plunged into the lake, and apparently descended to its abysses, for as soon as the duke could muster courage to approach its brink, nothing could be seen of him, his steed, or his hounds. THUS ENDS THE FIRST BOOK OF THE CHRONICLE OF WINDSOR CASTLE
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The demon hunter was so close to them that they could perfectly discern his horrible lineaments, the chain depending from his neck, and his antlered helm.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Richmond shouted to him, but the rider continued his headlong course towards the lake, heedless of the call.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The demon hunter was so close to them that they could perfectly discern his horrible lineaments, the chain depending from his neck, and his antlered helm.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading While enveloped in this flame, the demon plunged into the lake, and apparently descended to its abysses, for as soon as the duke could muster courage to approach its brink, nothing could be seen of him, his steed, or his hounds. THUS ENDS THE FIRST BOOK OF THE CHRONICLE OF WINDSOR CASTLE
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Richmond shouted to him, but the rider continued his headlong course towards the lake, heedless of the call.
demonnounUS /ˈdiːmən/
an evil supernatural being
From this reading The demon hunter was so close to them that they could perfectly discern his horrible lineaments, the chain depending from his neck, and his antlered helm.
dependingverbUS /dɪˈpendɪŋ/
-ing form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading The demon hunter was so close to them that they could perfectly discern his horrible lineaments, the chain depending from his neck, and his antlered helm.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading While enveloped in this flame, the demon plunged into the lake, and apparently descended to its abysses, for as soon as the duke could muster courage to approach its brink, nothing could be seen of him, his steed, or his hounds. THUS ENDS THE FIRST BOOK OF THE CHRONICLE OF WINDSOR CASTLE
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading Even in the hasty view which the duke caught of the flying figure, he fancied he perceived that it was attended by a fantastic shadow, whether cast by itself or arising from some supernatural cause he could not determine.
discernverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrn/
detect with the senses
From this reading The demon hunter was so close to them that they could perfectly discern his horrible lineaments, the chain depending from his neck, and his antlered helm.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Even in the hasty view which the duke caught of the flying figure, he fancied he perceived that it was attended by a fantastic shadow, whether cast by itself or arising from some supernatural cause he could not determine.
duskyadjective
lighted by or as if by twilight
From this reading As the wild huntsman reached the brink of the lake, he placed a horn to his mouth, and blew from it a bright blue flame, which illumined his own dusky and hideous features, and shed a wild and unearthly glimmer over the surrounding objects.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading The two beholders rushed forward, but by this time the huntsman had gained the edge of the lake.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading While enveloped in this flame, the demon plunged into the lake, and apparently descended to its abysses, for as soon as the duke could muster courage to approach its brink, nothing could be seen of him, his steed, or his hounds. THUS ENDS THE FIRST BOOK OF THE CHRONICLE OF WINDSOR CASTLE
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading While enveloped in this flame, the demon plunged into the lake, and apparently descended to its abysses, for as soon as the duke could muster courage to approach its brink, nothing could be seen of him, his steed, or his hounds. THUS ENDS THE FIRST BOOK OF THE CHRONICLE OF WINDSOR CASTLE
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading But what followed was equally marvellous and incomprehensible.
divisible by two
From this reading Even in the hasty view which the duke caught of the flying figure, he fancied he perceived that it was attended by a fantastic shadow, whether cast by itself or arising from some supernatural cause he could not determine.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading Even in the hasty view which the duke caught of the flying figure, he fancied he perceived that it was attended by a fantastic shadow, whether cast by itself or arising from some supernatural cause he could not determine.
fantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
From this reading Even in the hasty view which the duke caught of the flying figure, he fancied he perceived that it was attended by a fantastic shadow, whether cast by itself or arising from some supernatural cause he could not determine.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading As the wild huntsman reached the brink of the lake, he placed a horn to his mouth, and blew from it a bright blue flame, which illumined his own dusky and hideous features, and shed a wild and unearthly glimmer over the surrounding objects.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Even in the hasty view which the duke caught of the flying figure, he fancied he perceived that it was attended by a fantastic shadow, whether cast by itself or arising from some supernatural cause he could not determine.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading While enveloped in this flame, the demon plunged into the lake, and apparently descended to its abysses, for as soon as the duke could muster courage to approach its brink, nothing could be seen of him, his steed, or his hounds. THUS ENDS THE FIRST BOOK OF THE CHRONICLE OF WINDSOR CASTLE
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading As the wild huntsman reached the brink of the lake, he placed a horn to his mouth, and blew from it a bright blue flame, which illumined his own dusky and hideous features, and shed a wild and unearthly glimmer over the surrounding objects.
moving swiftly
From this reading Even in the hasty view which the duke caught of the flying figure, he fancied he perceived that it was attended by a fantastic shadow, whether cast by itself or arising from some supernatural cause he could not determine.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading But what followed was equally marvellous and incomprehensible.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While enveloped in this flame, the demon plunged into the lake, and apparently descended to its abysses, for as soon as the duke could muster courage to approach its brink, nothing could be seen of him, his steed, or his hounds. THUS ENDS THE FIRST BOOK OF THE CHRONICLE OF WINDSOR CASTLE
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The two beholders rushed forward, but by this time the huntsman had gained the edge of the lake.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The demon hunter was so close to them that they could perfectly discern his horrible lineaments, the chain depending from his neck, and his antlered helm.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading The two beholders rushed forward, but by this time the huntsman had gained the edge of the lake.
glimmernounUS /ˈɡlɪmər/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading As the wild huntsman reached the brink of the lake, he placed a horn to his mouth, and blew from it a bright blue flame, which illumined his own dusky and hideous features, and shed a wild and unearthly glimmer over the surrounding objects.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The two beholders rushed forward, but by this time the huntsman had gained the edge of the lake.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading Even in the hasty view which the duke caught of the flying figure, he fancied he perceived that it was attended by a fantastic shadow, whether cast by itself or arising from some supernatural cause he could not determine.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even in the hasty view which the duke caught of the flying figure, he fancied he perceived that it was attended by a fantastic shadow, whether cast by itself or arising from some supernatural cause he could not determine.
headlongadverbUS /ˈhedlɔːŋ/
with the head foremost
From this reading Richmond shouted to him, but the rider continued his headlong course towards the lake, heedless of the call.
heedlessadjective
marked by or paying little heed or attention
From this reading Richmond shouted to him, but the rider continued his headlong course towards the lake, heedless of the call.
helmnounUS /helm/
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading The demon hunter was so close to them that they could perfectly discern his horrible lineaments, the chain depending from his neck, and his antlered helm.
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading As the wild huntsman reached the brink of the lake, he placed a horn to his mouth, and blew from it a bright blue flame, which illumined his own dusky and hideous features, and shed a wild and unearthly glimmer over the surrounding objects.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Richmond shouted to him, but the rider continued his headlong course towards the lake, heedless of the call.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The demon hunter was so close to them that they could perfectly discern his horrible lineaments, the chain depending from his neck, and his antlered helm.
hornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading As the wild huntsman reached the brink of the lake, he placed a horn to his mouth, and blew from it a bright blue flame, which illumined his own dusky and hideous features, and shed a wild and unearthly glimmer over the surrounding objects.
provoking horror
From this reading The demon hunter was so close to them that they could perfectly discern his horrible lineaments, the chain depending from his neck, and his antlered helm.
houndsnounUS /haʊndz/
plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading One of his sable hounds plunged into it, and the owl skimmed over its surface.
hunternounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
From this reading The demon hunter was so close to them that they could perfectly discern his horrible lineaments, the chain depending from his neck, and his antlered helm.
huntsmannounUS /ˈhʌntsmən/
someone who hunts game
From this reading The two beholders rushed forward, but by this time the huntsman had gained the edge of the lake.
illuminedverbUS /ˌɪˈluːmənd/
past form of “illumine” — make lighter or brighter
From this reading As the wild huntsman reached the brink of the lake, he placed a horn to his mouth, and blew from it a bright blue flame, which illumined his own dusky and hideous features, and shed a wild and unearthly glimmer over the surrounding objects.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even in the hasty view which the duke caught of the flying figure, he fancied he perceived that it was attended by a fantastic shadow, whether cast by itself or arising from some supernatural cause he could not determine.
incomprehensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋkɑːmprəˈhensɪbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading But what followed was equally marvellous and incomprehensible.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading One of his sable hounds plunged into it, and the owl skimmed over its surface.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One of his sable hounds plunged into it, and the owl skimmed over its surface.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading One of his sable hounds plunged into it, and the owl skimmed over its surface.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Even in the hasty view which the duke caught of the flying figure, he fancied he perceived that it was attended by a fantastic shadow, whether cast by itself or arising from some supernatural cause he could not determine.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Richmond shouted to him, but the rider continued his headlong course towards the lake, heedless of the call.
lineaments
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From this reading The demon hunter was so close to them that they could perfectly discern his horrible lineaments, the chain depending from his neck, and his antlered helm.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading But what followed was equally marvellous and incomprehensible.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading As the wild huntsman reached the brink of the lake, he placed a horn to his mouth, and blew from it a bright blue flame, which illumined his own dusky and hideous features, and shed a wild and unearthly glimmer over the surrounding objects.
musterverbUS /ˈmʌstər/
gather or bring together
From this reading While enveloped in this flame, the demon plunged into the lake, and apparently descended to its abysses, for as soon as the duke could muster courage to approach its brink, nothing could be seen of him, his steed, or his hounds. THUS ENDS THE FIRST BOOK OF THE CHRONICLE OF WINDSOR CASTLE
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading The demon hunter was so close to them that they could perfectly discern his horrible lineaments, the chain depending from his neck, and his antlered helm.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even in the hasty view which the duke caught of the flying figure, he fancied he perceived that it was attended by a fantastic shadow, whether cast by itself or arising from some supernatural cause he could not determine.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading While enveloped in this flame, the demon plunged into the lake, and apparently descended to its abysses, for as soon as the duke could muster courage to approach its brink, nothing could be seen of him, his steed, or his hounds. THUS ENDS THE FIRST BOOK OF THE CHRONICLE OF WINDSOR CASTLE
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading As the wild huntsman reached the brink of the lake, he placed a horn to his mouth, and blew from it a bright blue flame, which illumined his own dusky and hideous features, and shed a wild and unearthly glimmer over the surrounding objects.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Richmond shouted to him, but the rider continued his headlong course towards the lake, heedless of the call.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of his sable hounds plunged into it, and the owl skimmed over its surface.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Even in the hasty view which the duke caught of the flying figure, he fancied he perceived that it was attended by a fantastic shadow, whether cast by itself or arising from some supernatural cause he could not determine.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading One of his sable hounds plunged into it, and the owl skimmed over its surface.
owlnounUS /aʊl/
nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes
From this reading One of his sable hounds plunged into it, and the owl skimmed over its surface.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading As the wild huntsman reached the brink of the lake, he placed a horn to his mouth, and blew from it a bright blue flame, which illumined his own dusky and hideous features, and shed a wild and unearthly glimmer over the surrounding objects.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading Even in the hasty view which the duke caught of the flying figure, he fancied he perceived that it was attended by a fantastic shadow, whether cast by itself or arising from some supernatural cause he could not determine.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The demon hunter was so close to them that they could perfectly discern his horrible lineaments, the chain depending from his neck, and his antlered helm.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading As the wild huntsman reached the brink of the lake, he placed a horn to his mouth, and blew from it a bright blue flame, which illumined his own dusky and hideous features, and shed a wild and unearthly glimmer over the surrounding objects.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading One of his sable hounds plunged into it, and the owl skimmed over its surface.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading As the wild huntsman reached the brink of the lake, he placed a horn to his mouth, and blew from it a bright blue flame, which illumined his own dusky and hideous features, and shed a wild and unearthly glimmer over the surrounding objects.
RichmondnounUS /ˈrɪtʃmənd/
capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
From this reading Richmond shouted to him, but the rider continued his headlong course towards the lake, heedless of the call.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading Richmond shouted to him, but the rider continued his headlong course towards the lake, heedless of the call.
done under pressure
From this reading The two beholders rushed forward, but by this time the huntsman had gained the edge of the lake.
sablenounUS /ˈseɪbəl/
an artist's brush made of sable hairs
From this reading One of his sable hounds plunged into it, and the owl skimmed over its surface.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading While enveloped in this flame, the demon plunged into the lake, and apparently descended to its abysses, for as soon as the duke could muster courage to approach its brink, nothing could be seen of him, his steed, or his hounds. THUS ENDS THE FIRST BOOK OF THE CHRONICLE OF WINDSOR CASTLE
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Even in the hasty view which the duke caught of the flying figure, he fancied he perceived that it was attended by a fantastic shadow, whether cast by itself or arising from some supernatural cause he could not determine.
get rid of
From this reading As the wild huntsman reached the brink of the lake, he placed a horn to his mouth, and blew from it a bright blue flame, which illumined his own dusky and hideous features, and shed a wild and unearthly glimmer over the surrounding objects.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Richmond shouted to him, but the rider continued his headlong course towards the lake, heedless of the call.
skimmedadjectiveUS /skɪmd/
used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed
From this reading One of his sable hounds plunged into it, and the owl skimmed over its surface.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The demon hunter was so close to them that they could perfectly discern his horrible lineaments, the chain depending from his neck, and his antlered helm.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Even in the hasty view which the duke caught of the flying figure, he fancied he perceived that it was attended by a fantastic shadow, whether cast by itself or arising from some supernatural cause he could not determine.
in the near future
From this reading While enveloped in this flame, the demon plunged into the lake, and apparently descended to its abysses, for as soon as the duke could muster courage to approach its brink, nothing could be seen of him, his steed, or his hounds. THUS ENDS THE FIRST BOOK OF THE CHRONICLE OF WINDSOR CASTLE
steednounUS /stiːd/
(literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading While enveloped in this flame, the demon plunged into the lake, and apparently descended to its abysses, for as soon as the duke could muster courage to approach its brink, nothing could be seen of him, his steed, or his hounds. THUS ENDS THE FIRST BOOK OF THE CHRONICLE OF WINDSOR CASTLE
supernaturalnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/
supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
From this reading Even in the hasty view which the duke caught of the flying figure, he fancied he perceived that it was attended by a fantastic shadow, whether cast by itself or arising from some supernatural cause he could not determine.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading One of his sable hounds plunged into it, and the owl skimmed over its surface.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading As the wild huntsman reached the brink of the lake, he placed a horn to his mouth, and blew from it a bright blue flame, which illumined his own dusky and hideous features, and shed a wild and unearthly glimmer over the surrounding objects.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The demon hunter was so close to them that they could perfectly discern his horrible lineaments, the chain depending from his neck, and his antlered helm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The demon hunter was so close to them that they could perfectly discern his horrible lineaments, the chain depending from his neck, and his antlered helm.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The demon hunter was so close to them that they could perfectly discern his horrible lineaments, the chain depending from his neck, and his antlered helm.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The demon hunter was so close to them that they could perfectly discern his horrible lineaments, the chain depending from his neck, and his antlered helm.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The two beholders rushed forward, but by this time the huntsman had gained the edge of the lake.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading While enveloped in this flame, the demon plunged into the lake, and apparently descended to its abysses, for as soon as the duke could muster courage to approach its brink, nothing could be seen of him, his steed, or his hounds. THUS ENDS THE FIRST BOOK OF THE CHRONICLE OF WINDSOR CASTLE
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The two beholders rushed forward, but by this time the huntsman had gained the edge of the lake.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The demon hunter was so close to them that they could perfectly discern his horrible lineaments, the chain depending from his neck, and his antlered helm.
in the direction of
From this reading Richmond shouted to him, but the rider continued his headlong course towards the lake, heedless of the call.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two beholders rushed forward, but by this time the huntsman had gained the edge of the lake.
unearthlyadjectiveUS /əˈnɜːrθli/
concerned with or affecting the spirit or soul
From this reading As the wild huntsman reached the brink of the lake, he placed a horn to his mouth, and blew from it a bright blue flame, which illumined his own dusky and hideous features, and shed a wild and unearthly glimmer over the surrounding objects.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Even in the hasty view which the duke caught of the flying figure, he fancied he perceived that it was attended by a fantastic shadow, whether cast by itself or arising from some supernatural cause he could not determine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The demon hunter was so close to them that they could perfectly discern his horrible lineaments, the chain depending from his neck, and his antlered helm.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But what followed was equally marvellous and incomprehensible.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Even in the hasty view which the duke caught of the flying figure, he fancied he perceived that it was attended by a fantastic shadow, whether cast by itself or arising from some supernatural cause he could not determine.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Even in the hasty view which the duke caught of the flying figure, he fancied he perceived that it was attended by a fantastic shadow, whether cast by itself or arising from some supernatural cause he could not determine.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While enveloped in this flame, the demon plunged into the lake, and apparently descended to its abysses, for as soon as the duke could muster courage to approach its brink, nothing could be seen of him, his steed, or his hounds. THUS ENDS THE FIRST BOOK OF THE CHRONICLE OF WINDSOR CASTLE
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading As the wild huntsman reached the brink of the lake, he placed a horn to his mouth, and blew from it a bright blue flame, which illumined his own dusky and hideous features, and shed a wild and unearthly glimmer over the surrounding objects.
WINDSORnounUS /ˈwɪnzər/
a city in southeastern Ontario on the Detroit River opposite Detroit
From this reading While enveloped in this flame, the demon plunged into the lake, and apparently descended to its abysses, for as soon as the duke could muster courage to approach its brink, nothing could be seen of him, his steed, or his hounds. THUS ENDS THE FIRST BOOK OF THE CHRONICLE OF WINDSOR CASTLE
