used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Prisoner in the Dungeon Sir Claudius, returning in about half an hour, bade me gruffly follow him, and then led the way down many steps and through gloomy passages until we reached a huge dark subterranean hall, the extreme chilliness of which was deathly and vaultlike in its nature.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The Prisoner in the Dungeon Sir Claudius, returning in about half an hour, bade me gruffly follow him, and then led the way down many steps and through gloomy passages until we reached a huge dark subterranean hall, the extreme chilliness of which was deathly and vaultlike in its nature.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Prisoner in the Dungeon Sir Claudius, returning in about half an hour, bade me gruffly follow him, and then led the way down many steps and through gloomy passages until we reached a huge dark subterranean hall, the extreme chilliness of which was deathly and vaultlike in its nature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Prisoner in the Dungeon Sir Claudius, returning in about half an hour, bade me gruffly follow him, and then led the way down many steps and through gloomy passages until we reached a huge dark subterranean hall, the extreme chilliness of which was deathly and vaultlike in its nature.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading 'Yes, master,' answered the lad, looking from him to me with startled eyes.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading The Prisoner in the Dungeon Sir Claudius, returning in about half an hour, bade me gruffly follow him, and then led the way down many steps and through gloomy passages until we reached a huge dark subterranean hall, the extreme chilliness of which was deathly and vaultlike in its nature.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Thereupon he whistled, and a pale-faced lad, dressed in garments made of skins, came quickly out of the darkness and ran towards him.
chillinessnoun
the property of being moderately cold
From this reading The Prisoner in the Dungeon Sir Claudius, returning in about half an hour, bade me gruffly follow him, and then led the way down many steps and through gloomy passages until we reached a huge dark subterranean hall, the extreme chilliness of which was deathly and vaultlike in its nature.
ClaudiusnounUS /ˈklɔːdiəs/
Roman Emperor after his nephew Caligula was murdered; consolidated the Roman Empire and conquered southern Britain; was poisoned by his fourth wife Agrippina after her son Nero was named as Claudius' heir (10 BC to AD 54)
From this reading The Prisoner in the Dungeon Sir Claudius, returning in about half an hour, bade me gruffly follow him, and then led the way down many steps and through gloomy passages until we reached a huge dark subterranean hall, the extreme chilliness of which was deathly and vaultlike in its nature.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The Prisoner in the Dungeon Sir Claudius, returning in about half an hour, bade me gruffly follow him, and then led the way down many steps and through gloomy passages until we reached a huge dark subterranean hall, the extreme chilliness of which was deathly and vaultlike in its nature.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Thereupon he whistled, and a pale-faced lad, dressed in garments made of skins, came quickly out of the darkness and ran towards him.
deathlyadjectiveUS /ˈdeθli/
having the physical appearance of death
From this reading The Prisoner in the Dungeon Sir Claudius, returning in about half an hour, bade me gruffly follow him, and then led the way down many steps and through gloomy passages until we reached a huge dark subterranean hall, the extreme chilliness of which was deathly and vaultlike in its nature.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The Prisoner in the Dungeon Sir Claudius, returning in about half an hour, bade me gruffly follow him, and then led the way down many steps and through gloomy passages until we reached a huge dark subterranean hall, the extreme chilliness of which was deathly and vaultlike in its nature.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Thereupon he whistled, and a pale-faced lad, dressed in garments made of skins, came quickly out of the darkness and ran towards him.
DungeonnounUS /ˈdʌndʒən/
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
From this reading The Prisoner in the Dungeon Sir Claudius, returning in about half an hour, bade me gruffly follow him, and then led the way down many steps and through gloomy passages until we reached a huge dark subterranean hall, the extreme chilliness of which was deathly and vaultlike in its nature.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The Prisoner in the Dungeon Sir Claudius, returning in about half an hour, bade me gruffly follow him, and then led the way down many steps and through gloomy passages until we reached a huge dark subterranean hall, the extreme chilliness of which was deathly and vaultlike in its nature.
opinion or judgment
From this reading 'Yes, master,' answered the lad, looking from him to me with startled eyes.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The Prisoner in the Dungeon Sir Claudius, returning in about half an hour, bade me gruffly follow him, and then led the way down many steps and through gloomy passages until we reached a huge dark subterranean hall, the extreme chilliness of which was deathly and vaultlike in its nature.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading 'Yes, master,' answered the lad, looking from him to me with startled eyes.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading Thereupon he whistled, and a pale-faced lad, dressed in garments made of skins, came quickly out of the darkness and ran towards him.
depressingly dark
From this reading The Prisoner in the Dungeon Sir Claudius, returning in about half an hour, bade me gruffly follow him, and then led the way down many steps and through gloomy passages until we reached a huge dark subterranean hall, the extreme chilliness of which was deathly and vaultlike in its nature.
grufflyadverbUS /ˈɡrʌfli/
in a gruff manner
From this reading The Prisoner in the Dungeon Sir Claudius, returning in about half an hour, bade me gruffly follow him, and then led the way down many steps and through gloomy passages until we reached a huge dark subterranean hall, the extreme chilliness of which was deathly and vaultlike in its nature.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading 'Pleasant, is it not?' sneered my guide.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The Prisoner in the Dungeon Sir Claudius, returning in about half an hour, bade me gruffly follow him, and then led the way down many steps and through gloomy passages until we reached a huge dark subterranean hall, the extreme chilliness of which was deathly and vaultlike in its nature.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The Prisoner in the Dungeon Sir Claudius, returning in about half an hour, bade me gruffly follow him, and then led the way down many steps and through gloomy passages until we reached a huge dark subterranean hall, the extreme chilliness of which was deathly and vaultlike in its nature.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thereupon he whistled, and a pale-faced lad, dressed in garments made of skins, came quickly out of the darkness and ran towards him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Prisoner in the Dungeon Sir Claudius, returning in about half an hour, bade me gruffly follow him, and then led the way down many steps and through gloomy passages until we reached a huge dark subterranean hall, the extreme chilliness of which was deathly and vaultlike in its nature.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The Prisoner in the Dungeon Sir Claudius, returning in about half an hour, bade me gruffly follow him, and then led the way down many steps and through gloomy passages until we reached a huge dark subterranean hall, the extreme chilliness of which was deathly and vaultlike in its nature.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The Prisoner in the Dungeon Sir Claudius, returning in about half an hour, bade me gruffly follow him, and then led the way down many steps and through gloomy passages until we reached a huge dark subterranean hall, the extreme chilliness of which was deathly and vaultlike in its nature.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Prisoner in the Dungeon Sir Claudius, returning in about half an hour, bade me gruffly follow him, and then led the way down many steps and through gloomy passages until we reached a huge dark subterranean hall, the extreme chilliness of which was deathly and vaultlike in its nature.
interrogatedverbUS /ˌɪnˈterəɡeɪtɪd/
past form of “interrogate” — transmit (a signal) for setting off an appropriate response, as in telecommunication
From this reading 'Prisoner ready, Saul?' interrogated Sir Claudius.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Pleasant, is it not?' sneered my guide.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'Pleasant, is it not?' sneered my guide.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Prisoner in the Dungeon Sir Claudius, returning in about half an hour, bade me gruffly follow him, and then led the way down many steps and through gloomy passages until we reached a huge dark subterranean hall, the extreme chilliness of which was deathly and vaultlike in its nature.
a boy or man
From this reading Thereupon he whistled, and a pale-faced lad, dressed in garments made of skins, came quickly out of the darkness and ran towards him.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The Prisoner in the Dungeon Sir Claudius, returning in about half an hour, bade me gruffly follow him, and then led the way down many steps and through gloomy passages until we reached a huge dark subterranean hall, the extreme chilliness of which was deathly and vaultlike in its nature.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading 'Yes, master,' answered the lad, looking from him to me with startled eyes.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Thereupon he whistled, and a pale-faced lad, dressed in garments made of skins, came quickly out of the darkness and ran towards him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The Prisoner in the Dungeon Sir Claudius, returning in about half an hour, bade me gruffly follow him, and then led the way down many steps and through gloomy passages until we reached a huge dark subterranean hall, the extreme chilliness of which was deathly and vaultlike in its nature.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading 'Yes, master,' answered the lad, looking from him to me with startled eyes.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Prisoner in the Dungeon Sir Claudius, returning in about half an hour, bade me gruffly follow him, and then led the way down many steps and through gloomy passages until we reached a huge dark subterranean hall, the extreme chilliness of which was deathly and vaultlike in its nature.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 'Pleasant, is it not?' sneered my guide.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The Prisoner in the Dungeon Sir Claudius, returning in about half an hour, bade me gruffly follow him, and then led the way down many steps and through gloomy passages until we reached a huge dark subterranean hall, the extreme chilliness of which was deathly and vaultlike in its nature.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 'Pleasant, is it not?' sneered my guide.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Prisoner in the Dungeon Sir Claudius, returning in about half an hour, bade me gruffly follow him, and then led the way down many steps and through gloomy passages until we reached a huge dark subterranean hall, the extreme chilliness of which was deathly and vaultlike in its nature.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Thereupon he whistled, and a pale-faced lad, dressed in garments made of skins, came quickly out of the darkness and ran towards him.
pale-facedadjective
having a pale face
From this reading Thereupon he whistled, and a pale-faced lad, dressed in garments made of skins, came quickly out of the darkness and ran towards him.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading The Prisoner in the Dungeon Sir Claudius, returning in about half an hour, bade me gruffly follow him, and then led the way down many steps and through gloomy passages until we reached a huge dark subterranean hall, the extreme chilliness of which was deathly and vaultlike in its nature.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading 'Pleasant, is it not?' sneered my guide.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The Prisoner in the Dungeon Sir Claudius, returning in about half an hour, bade me gruffly follow him, and then led the way down many steps and through gloomy passages until we reached a huge dark subterranean hall, the extreme chilliness of which was deathly and vaultlike in its nature.
with speed
From this reading Thereupon he whistled, and a pale-faced lad, dressed in garments made of skins, came quickly out of the darkness and ran towards him.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Thereupon he whistled, and a pale-faced lad, dressed in garments made of skins, came quickly out of the darkness and ran towards him.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The Prisoner in the Dungeon Sir Claudius, returning in about half an hour, bade me gruffly follow him, and then led the way down many steps and through gloomy passages until we reached a huge dark subterranean hall, the extreme chilliness of which was deathly and vaultlike in its nature.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading 'Prisoner ready, Saul?' interrogated Sir Claudius.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading The Prisoner in the Dungeon Sir Claudius, returning in about half an hour, bade me gruffly follow him, and then led the way down many steps and through gloomy passages until we reached a huge dark subterranean hall, the extreme chilliness of which was deathly and vaultlike in its nature.
SaulnounUS /sɔːl/
(Old Testament) the first king of the Israelites who defended Israel against many enemies (especially the Philistines)
From this reading 'Prisoner ready, Saul?' interrogated Sir Claudius.
term of address for a man
From this reading The Prisoner in the Dungeon Sir Claudius, returning in about half an hour, bade me gruffly follow him, and then led the way down many steps and through gloomy passages until we reached a huge dark subterranean hall, the extreme chilliness of which was deathly and vaultlike in its nature.
skinsnounUS /skɪnz/
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Thereupon he whistled, and a pale-faced lad, dressed in garments made of skins, came quickly out of the darkness and ran towards him.
sneeredverbUS /snɪrd/
past form of “sneer” — express through a scornful smile
From this reading 'Pleasant, is it not?' sneered my guide.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading 'Yes, master,' answered the lad, looking from him to me with startled eyes.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The Prisoner in the Dungeon Sir Claudius, returning in about half an hour, bade me gruffly follow him, and then led the way down many steps and through gloomy passages until we reached a huge dark subterranean hall, the extreme chilliness of which was deathly and vaultlike in its nature.
subterraneanadjectiveUS /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
From this reading The Prisoner in the Dungeon Sir Claudius, returning in about half an hour, bade me gruffly follow him, and then led the way down many steps and through gloomy passages until we reached a huge dark subterranean hall, the extreme chilliness of which was deathly and vaultlike in its nature.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Prisoner in the Dungeon Sir Claudius, returning in about half an hour, bade me gruffly follow him, and then led the way down many steps and through gloomy passages until we reached a huge dark subterranean hall, the extreme chilliness of which was deathly and vaultlike in its nature.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The Prisoner in the Dungeon Sir Claudius, returning in about half an hour, bade me gruffly follow him, and then led the way down many steps and through gloomy passages until we reached a huge dark subterranean hall, the extreme chilliness of which was deathly and vaultlike in its nature.
Thereupon
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From this reading Thereupon he whistled, and a pale-faced lad, dressed in garments made of skins, came quickly out of the darkness and ran towards him.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The Prisoner in the Dungeon Sir Claudius, returning in about half an hour, bade me gruffly follow him, and then led the way down many steps and through gloomy passages until we reached a huge dark subterranean hall, the extreme chilliness of which was deathly and vaultlike in its nature.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'Yes, master,' answered the lad, looking from him to me with startled eyes.
in the direction of
From this reading Thereupon he whistled, and a pale-faced lad, dressed in garments made of skins, came quickly out of the darkness and ran towards him.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The Prisoner in the Dungeon Sir Claudius, returning in about half an hour, bade me gruffly follow him, and then led the way down many steps and through gloomy passages until we reached a huge dark subterranean hall, the extreme chilliness of which was deathly and vaultlike in its nature.
vaultlike
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From this reading The Prisoner in the Dungeon Sir Claudius, returning in about half an hour, bade me gruffly follow him, and then led the way down many steps and through gloomy passages until we reached a huge dark subterranean hall, the extreme chilliness of which was deathly and vaultlike in its nature.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Prisoner in the Dungeon Sir Claudius, returning in about half an hour, bade me gruffly follow him, and then led the way down many steps and through gloomy passages until we reached a huge dark subterranean hall, the extreme chilliness of which was deathly and vaultlike in its nature.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The Prisoner in the Dungeon Sir Claudius, returning in about half an hour, bade me gruffly follow him, and then led the way down many steps and through gloomy passages until we reached a huge dark subterranean hall, the extreme chilliness of which was deathly and vaultlike in its nature.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The Prisoner in the Dungeon Sir Claudius, returning in about half an hour, bade me gruffly follow him, and then led the way down many steps and through gloomy passages until we reached a huge dark subterranean hall, the extreme chilliness of which was deathly and vaultlike in its nature.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Prisoner in the Dungeon Sir Claudius, returning in about half an hour, bade me gruffly follow him, and then led the way down many steps and through gloomy passages until we reached a huge dark subterranean hall, the extreme chilliness of which was deathly and vaultlike in its nature.
whistledverbUS /ˈwɪsəld/
past form of “whistle” — make whistling sounds
From this reading Thereupon he whistled, and a pale-faced lad, dressed in garments made of skins, came quickly out of the darkness and ran towards him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading 'Yes, master,' answered the lad, looking from him to me with startled eyes.
an affirmative
From this reading 'Yes, master,' answered the lad, looking from him to me with startled eyes.
