Chapter VIII · A Death, a Marriage, and a Departure

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

From this reading The door of Dom Diego's cell was, however, locked and bolted without as usual; but, on listening, a faint moaning sound was heard, and after some difficulty the massive door was opened, and Balthasar found as he had been left, though nearly suffocated.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Balthasar, whose duty was to open the doors of the cells, was not to be found, nor were the keys hung up in their accustomed place.

later than; following

From this reading The door of Dom Diego's cell was, however, locked and bolted without as usual; but, on listening, a faint moaning sound was heard, and after some difficulty the massive door was opened, and Balthasar found as he had been left, though nearly suffocated.

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

From this reading The door of Dom Diego's cell was, however, locked and bolted without as usual; but, on listening, a faint moaning sound was heard, and after some difficulty the massive door was opened, and Balthasar found as he had been left, though nearly suffocated.

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

From this reading The door of Dom Diego's cell was, however, locked and bolted without as usual; but, on listening, a faint moaning sound was heard, and after some difficulty the massive door was opened, and Balthasar found as he had been left, though nearly suffocated.

(New Testament) one of the three sages from the east who came bearing gifts for the infant Jesus

From this reading Balthasar, whose duty was to open the doors of the cells, was not to be found, nor were the keys hung up in their accustomed place.

plural of “bandage” — a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body

From this reading He had contrived to wriggle from the low pallet, but to free his hands and to release himself from his cousin's bandages had been impossible; nor could he loose the gag, for it had been tied securely behind, putting him to great pain and distress.

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

From this reading Balthasar, whose duty was to open the doors of the cells, was not to be found, nor were the keys hung up in their accustomed place.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The door of Dom Diego's cell was, however, locked and bolted without as usual; but, on listening, a faint moaning sound was heard, and after some difficulty the massive door was opened, and Balthasar found as he had been left, though nearly suffocated.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading He had contrived to wriggle from the low pallet, but to free his hands and to release himself from his cousin's bandages had been impossible; nor could he loose the gag, for it had been tied securely behind, putting him to great pain and distress.

past form of “bolt” — move or jump suddenly

From this reading The door of Dom Diego's cell was, however, locked and bolted without as usual; but, on listening, a faint moaning sound was heard, and after some difficulty the massive door was opened, and Balthasar found as he had been left, though nearly suffocated.

lacking funds

From this reading When morning broke there was much confusion in the great building.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading When morning broke there was much confusion in the great building.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The door of Dom Diego's cell was, however, locked and bolted without as usual; but, on listening, a faint moaning sound was heard, and after some difficulty the massive door was opened, and Balthasar found as he had been left, though nearly suffocated.

A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.

From this reading The door of Dom Diego's cell was, however, locked and bolted without as usual; but, on listening, a faint moaning sound was heard, and after some difficulty the massive door was opened, and Balthasar found as he had been left, though nearly suffocated.

plural of “cell” — any small compartment

From this reading Balthasar, whose duty was to open the doors of the cells, was not to be found, nor were the keys hung up in their accustomed place.

guilt as an accomplice in a crime or offense

From this reading Even to the suspicious Inquisitors there did not seem to be the least indication of complicity, and after a severe and prolonged examination, Balthasar was released.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading When morning broke there was much confusion in the great building.

showing effects of planning or manipulation

From this reading He had contrived to wriggle from the low pallet, but to free his hands and to release himself from his cousin's bandages had been impossible; nor could he loose the gag, for it had been tied securely behind, putting him to great pain and distress.

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

From this reading He had contrived to wriggle from the low pallet, but to free his hands and to release himself from his cousin's bandages had been impossible; nor could he loose the gag, for it had been tied securely behind, putting him to great pain and distress.

possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading He had contrived to wriggle from the low pallet, but to free his hands and to release himself from his cousin's bandages had been impossible; nor could he loose the gag, for it had been tied securely behind, putting him to great pain and distress.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Even to the suspicious Inquisitors there did not seem to be the least indication of complicity, and after a severe and prolonged examination, Balthasar was released.

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From this reading The door of Dom Diego's cell was, however, locked and bolted without as usual; but, on listening, a faint moaning sound was heard, and after some difficulty the massive door was opened, and Balthasar found as he had been left, though nearly suffocated.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading The door of Dom Diego's cell was, however, locked and bolted without as usual; but, on listening, a faint moaning sound was heard, and after some difficulty the massive door was opened, and Balthasar found as he had been left, though nearly suffocated.

psychological suffering

From this reading He had contrived to wriggle from the low pallet, but to free his hands and to release himself from his cousin's bandages had been impossible; nor could he loose the gag, for it had been tied securely behind, putting him to great pain and distress.

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

From this reading The door of Dom Diego's cell was, however, locked and bolted without as usual; but, on listening, a faint moaning sound was heard, and after some difficulty the massive door was opened, and Balthasar found as he had been left, though nearly suffocated.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The door of Dom Diego's cell was, however, locked and bolted without as usual; but, on listening, a faint moaning sound was heard, and after some difficulty the massive door was opened, and Balthasar found as he had been left, though nearly suffocated.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Balthasar, whose duty was to open the doors of the cells, was not to be found, nor were the keys hung up in their accustomed place.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Balthasar, whose duty was to open the doors of the cells, was not to be found, nor were the keys hung up in their accustomed place.

divisible by two

From this reading Even to the suspicious Inquisitors there did not seem to be the least indication of complicity, and after a severe and prolonged examination, Balthasar was released.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading Even to the suspicious Inquisitors there did not seem to be the least indication of complicity, and after a severe and prolonged examination, Balthasar was released.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading The door of Dom Diego's cell was, however, locked and bolted without as usual; but, on listening, a faint moaning sound was heard, and after some difficulty the massive door was opened, and Balthasar found as he had been left, though nearly suffocated.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had contrived to wriggle from the low pallet, but to free his hands and to release himself from his cousin's bandages had been impossible; nor could he loose the gag, for it had been tied securely behind, putting him to great pain and distress.

set up or found

From this reading Balthasar, whose duty was to open the doors of the cells, was not to be found, nor were the keys hung up in their accustomed place.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading He had contrived to wriggle from the low pallet, but to free his hands and to release himself from his cousin's bandages had been impossible; nor could he loose the gag, for it had been tied securely behind, putting him to great pain and distress.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had contrived to wriggle from the low pallet, but to free his hands and to release himself from his cousin's bandages had been impossible; nor could he loose the gag, for it had been tied securely behind, putting him to great pain and distress.

prevent from speaking out

From this reading He had contrived to wriggle from the low pallet, but to free his hands and to release himself from his cousin's bandages had been impossible; nor could he loose the gag, for it had been tied securely behind, putting him to great pain and distress.

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

From this reading When morning broke there was much confusion in the great building.

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

From this reading The door of Dom Diego's cell was, however, locked and bolted without as usual; but, on listening, a faint moaning sound was heard, and after some difficulty the massive door was opened, and Balthasar found as he had been left, though nearly suffocated.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading He had contrived to wriggle from the low pallet, but to free his hands and to release himself from his cousin's bandages had been impossible; nor could he loose the gag, for it had been tied securely behind, putting him to great pain and distress.

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

From this reading The door of Dom Diego's cell was, however, locked and bolted without as usual; but, on listening, a faint moaning sound was heard, and after some difficulty the massive door was opened, and Balthasar found as he had been left, though nearly suffocated.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The door of Dom Diego's cell was, however, locked and bolted without as usual; but, on listening, a faint moaning sound was heard, and after some difficulty the massive door was opened, and Balthasar found as he had been left, though nearly suffocated.

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

From this reading He had contrived to wriggle from the low pallet, but to free his hands and to release himself from his cousin's bandages had been impossible; nor could he loose the gag, for it had been tied securely behind, putting him to great pain and distress.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He had contrived to wriggle from the low pallet, but to free his hands and to release himself from his cousin's bandages had been impossible; nor could he loose the gag, for it had been tied securely behind, putting him to great pain and distress.

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

From this reading He had contrived to wriggle from the low pallet, but to free his hands and to release himself from his cousin's bandages had been impossible; nor could he loose the gag, for it had been tied securely behind, putting him to great pain and distress.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The door of Dom Diego's cell was, however, locked and bolted without as usual; but, on listening, a faint moaning sound was heard, and after some difficulty the massive door was opened, and Balthasar found as he had been left, though nearly suffocated.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Balthasar, whose duty was to open the doors of the cells, was not to be found, nor were the keys hung up in their accustomed place.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading He had contrived to wriggle from the low pallet, but to free his hands and to release himself from his cousin's bandages had been impossible; nor could he loose the gag, for it had been tied securely behind, putting him to great pain and distress.

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

From this reading When morning broke there was much confusion in the great building.

something that serves to indicate or suggest

From this reading Even to the suspicious Inquisitors there did not seem to be the least indication of complicity, and after a severe and prolonged examination, Balthasar was released.

plural of “inquisitor” — a questioner who is excessively harsh

From this reading Even to the suspicious Inquisitors there did not seem to be the least indication of complicity, and after a severe and prolonged examination, Balthasar was released.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had contrived to wriggle from the low pallet, but to free his hands and to release himself from his cousin's bandages had been impossible; nor could he loose the gag, for it had been tied securely behind, putting him to great pain and distress.

plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading Balthasar, whose duty was to open the doors of the cells, was not to be found, nor were the keys hung up in their accustomed place.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Even to the suspicious Inquisitors there did not seem to be the least indication of complicity, and after a severe and prolonged examination, Balthasar was released.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The door of Dom Diego's cell was, however, locked and bolted without as usual; but, on listening, a faint moaning sound was heard, and after some difficulty the massive door was opened, and Balthasar found as he had been left, though nearly suffocated.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading The door of Dom Diego's cell was, however, locked and bolted without as usual; but, on listening, a faint moaning sound was heard, and after some difficulty the massive door was opened, and Balthasar found as he had been left, though nearly suffocated.

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading The door of Dom Diego's cell was, however, locked and bolted without as usual; but, on listening, a faint moaning sound was heard, and after some difficulty the massive door was opened, and Balthasar found as he had been left, though nearly suffocated.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading He had contrived to wriggle from the low pallet, but to free his hands and to release himself from his cousin's bandages had been impossible; nor could he loose the gag, for it had been tied securely behind, putting him to great pain and distress.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading He had contrived to wriggle from the low pallet, but to free his hands and to release himself from his cousin's bandages had been impossible; nor could he loose the gag, for it had been tied securely behind, putting him to great pain and distress.

imposing in size or bulk or solidity

From this reading The door of Dom Diego's cell was, however, locked and bolted without as usual; but, on listening, a faint moaning sound was heard, and after some difficulty the massive door was opened, and Balthasar found as he had been left, though nearly suffocated.

-ing form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading The door of Dom Diego's cell was, however, locked and bolted without as usual; but, on listening, a faint moaning sound was heard, and after some difficulty the massive door was opened, and Balthasar found as he had been left, though nearly suffocated.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading When morning broke there was much confusion in the great building.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading When morning broke there was much confusion in the great building.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The door of Dom Diego's cell was, however, locked and bolted without as usual; but, on listening, a faint moaning sound was heard, and after some difficulty the massive door was opened, and Balthasar found as he had been left, though nearly suffocated.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Balthasar, whose duty was to open the doors of the cells, was not to be found, nor were the keys hung up in their accustomed place.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Balthasar, whose duty was to open the doors of the cells, was not to be found, nor were the keys hung up in their accustomed place.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Balthasar, whose duty was to open the doors of the cells, was not to be found, nor were the keys hung up in their accustomed place.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The door of Dom Diego's cell was, however, locked and bolted without as usual; but, on listening, a faint moaning sound was heard, and after some difficulty the massive door was opened, and Balthasar found as he had been left, though nearly suffocated.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Balthasar, whose duty was to open the doors of the cells, was not to be found, nor were the keys hung up in their accustomed place.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The door of Dom Diego's cell was, however, locked and bolted without as usual; but, on listening, a faint moaning sound was heard, and after some difficulty the massive door was opened, and Balthasar found as he had been left, though nearly suffocated.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading He had contrived to wriggle from the low pallet, but to free his hands and to release himself from his cousin's bandages had been impossible; nor could he loose the gag, for it had been tied securely behind, putting him to great pain and distress.

the range of colour characteristic of a particular artist or painting or school of art

From this reading He had contrived to wriggle from the low pallet, but to free his hands and to release himself from his cousin's bandages had been impossible; nor could he loose the gag, for it had been tied securely behind, putting him to great pain and distress.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Balthasar, whose duty was to open the doors of the cells, was not to be found, nor were the keys hung up in their accustomed place.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading Even to the suspicious Inquisitors there did not seem to be the least indication of complicity, and after a severe and prolonged examination, Balthasar was released.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading He had contrived to wriggle from the low pallet, but to free his hands and to release himself from his cousin's bandages had been impossible; nor could he loose the gag, for it had been tied securely behind, putting him to great pain and distress.

release, as from one's grip

From this reading He had contrived to wriggle from the low pallet, but to free his hands and to release himself from his cousin's bandages had been impossible; nor could he loose the gag, for it had been tied securely behind, putting him to great pain and distress.

past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip

From this reading Even to the suspicious Inquisitors there did not seem to be the least indication of complicity, and after a severe and prolonged examination, Balthasar was released.

in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger

From this reading He had contrived to wriggle from the low pallet, but to free his hands and to release himself from his cousin's bandages had been impossible; nor could he loose the gag, for it had been tied securely behind, putting him to great pain and distress.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Even to the suspicious Inquisitors there did not seem to be the least indication of complicity, and after a severe and prolonged examination, Balthasar was released.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading Even to the suspicious Inquisitors there did not seem to be the least indication of complicity, and after a severe and prolonged examination, Balthasar was released.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The door of Dom Diego's cell was, however, locked and bolted without as usual; but, on listening, a faint moaning sound was heard, and after some difficulty the massive door was opened, and Balthasar found as he had been left, though nearly suffocated.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The door of Dom Diego's cell was, however, locked and bolted without as usual; but, on listening, a faint moaning sound was heard, and after some difficulty the massive door was opened, and Balthasar found as he had been left, though nearly suffocated.

past form of “suffocate” — deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing

From this reading The door of Dom Diego's cell was, however, locked and bolted without as usual; but, on listening, a faint moaning sound was heard, and after some difficulty the massive door was opened, and Balthasar found as he had been left, though nearly suffocated.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading Even to the suspicious Inquisitors there did not seem to be the least indication of complicity, and after a severe and prolonged examination, Balthasar was released.

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

From this reading When morning broke there was much confusion in the great building.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Balthasar, whose duty was to open the doors of the cells, was not to be found, nor were the keys hung up in their accustomed place.

in or at that place or location

From this reading When morning broke there was much confusion in the great building.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The door of Dom Diego's cell was, however, locked and bolted without as usual; but, on listening, a faint moaning sound was heard, and after some difficulty the massive door was opened, and Balthasar found as he had been left, though nearly suffocated.

bound or secured closely

From this reading He had contrived to wriggle from the low pallet, but to free his hands and to release himself from his cousin's bandages had been impossible; nor could he loose the gag, for it had been tied securely behind, putting him to great pain and distress.

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

From this reading Balthasar, whose duty was to open the doors of the cells, was not to be found, nor were the keys hung up in their accustomed place.

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

From this reading Balthasar, whose duty was to open the doors of the cells, was not to be found, nor were the keys hung up in their accustomed place.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The door of Dom Diego's cell was, however, locked and bolted without as usual; but, on listening, a faint moaning sound was heard, and after some difficulty the massive door was opened, and Balthasar found as he had been left, though nearly suffocated.

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

From this reading When morning broke there was much confusion in the great building.

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

From this reading Balthasar, whose duty was to open the doors of the cells, was not to be found, nor were the keys hung up in their accustomed place.

at the time that

From this reading When morning broke there was much confusion in the great building.

belonging to which person

From this reading Balthasar, whose duty was to open the doors of the cells, was not to be found, nor were the keys hung up in their accustomed place.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The door of Dom Diego's cell was, however, locked and bolted without as usual; but, on listening, a faint moaning sound was heard, and after some difficulty the massive door was opened, and Balthasar found as he had been left, though nearly suffocated.

to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

From this reading He had contrived to wriggle from the low pallet, but to free his hands and to release himself from his cousin's bandages had been impossible; nor could he loose the gag, for it had been tied securely behind, putting him to great pain and distress.