used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had made it a duty to follow every suggestion of destiny, but knew in advance that he should not find what he sought in the home of a sentimental old maid.
adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading Two colossal figures on the right and left of the door held lanterns adorned with intricate iron scroll-work in the fashion of the last century.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading He had made it a duty to follow every suggestion of destiny, but knew in advance that he should not find what he sought in the home of a sentimental old maid.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wearied by his minute explanation, _Heinrich_ expressed his thanks, inquired the way to her dwelling, and drove thither.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading The lower windows were grated with thick wrought-iron bars, and the heavy oaken door did not lack the shining brass lion's head, with the ring in its mouth.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The carriage stopped before a massive stone house.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading The lower windows were grated with thick wrought-iron bars, and the heavy oaken door did not lack the shining brass lion's head, with the ring in its mouth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had made it a duty to follow every suggestion of destiny, but knew in advance that he should not find what he sought in the home of a sentimental old maid.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Wearied by his minute explanation, _Heinrich_ expressed his thanks, inquired the way to her dwelling, and drove thither.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The carriage stopped before a massive stone house.
a period of 100 years
From this reading Two colossal figures on the right and left of the door held lanterns adorned with intricate iron scroll-work in the fashion of the last century.
colossaladjectiveUS /kəˈlɑːsəl/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading Two colossal figures on the right and left of the door held lanterns adorned with intricate iron scroll-work in the fashion of the last century.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading He had made it a duty to follow every suggestion of destiny, but knew in advance that he should not find what he sought in the home of a sentimental old maid.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The lower windows were grated with thick wrought-iron bars, and the heavy oaken door did not lack the shining brass lion's head, with the ring in its mouth.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Two colossal figures on the right and left of the door held lanterns adorned with intricate iron scroll-work in the fashion of the last century.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Wearied by his minute explanation, _Heinrich_ expressed his thanks, inquired the way to her dwelling, and drove thither.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He had made it a duty to follow every suggestion of destiny, but knew in advance that he should not find what he sought in the home of a sentimental old maid.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading Wearied by his minute explanation, _Heinrich_ expressed his thanks, inquired the way to her dwelling, and drove thither.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He had made it a duty to follow every suggestion of destiny, but knew in advance that he should not find what he sought in the home of a sentimental old maid.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Wearied by his minute explanation, _Heinrich_ expressed his thanks, inquired the way to her dwelling, and drove thither.
communicated in words
From this reading Wearied by his minute explanation, _Heinrich_ expressed his thanks, inquired the way to her dwelling, and drove thither.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Two colossal figures on the right and left of the door held lanterns adorned with intricate iron scroll-work in the fashion of the last century.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Two colossal figures on the right and left of the door held lanterns adorned with intricate iron scroll-work in the fashion of the last century.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He had made it a duty to follow every suggestion of destiny, but knew in advance that he should not find what he sought in the home of a sentimental old maid.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He had made it a duty to follow every suggestion of destiny, but knew in advance that he should not find what he sought in the home of a sentimental old maid.
gratedverbUS /ˈɡreɪtɪd/
past form of “grate” — furnish with a grate
From this reading The lower windows were grated with thick wrought-iron bars, and the heavy oaken door did not lack the shining brass lion's head, with the ring in its mouth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had made it a duty to follow every suggestion of destiny, but knew in advance that he should not find what he sought in the home of a sentimental old maid.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had made it a duty to follow every suggestion of destiny, but knew in advance that he should not find what he sought in the home of a sentimental old maid.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The lower windows were grated with thick wrought-iron bars, and the heavy oaken door did not lack the shining brass lion's head, with the ring in its mouth.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The lower windows were grated with thick wrought-iron bars, and the heavy oaken door did not lack the shining brass lion's head, with the ring in its mouth.
Heinrich
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From this reading Wearied by his minute explanation, _Heinrich_ expressed his thanks, inquired the way to her dwelling, and drove thither.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Two colossal figures on the right and left of the door held lanterns adorned with intricate iron scroll-work in the fashion of the last century.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Wearied by his minute explanation, _Heinrich_ expressed his thanks, inquired the way to her dwelling, and drove thither.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Wearied by his minute explanation, _Heinrich_ expressed his thanks, inquired the way to her dwelling, and drove thither.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He had made it a duty to follow every suggestion of destiny, but knew in advance that he should not find what he sought in the home of a sentimental old maid.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The carriage stopped before a massive stone house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had made it a duty to follow every suggestion of destiny, but knew in advance that he should not find what he sought in the home of a sentimental old maid.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Wearied by his minute explanation, _Heinrich_ expressed his thanks, inquired the way to her dwelling, and drove thither.
intricateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəkət/
having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate
From this reading Two colossal figures on the right and left of the door held lanterns adorned with intricate iron scroll-work in the fashion of the last century.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Two colossal figures on the right and left of the door held lanterns adorned with intricate iron scroll-work in the fashion of the last century.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had made it a duty to follow every suggestion of destiny, but knew in advance that he should not find what he sought in the home of a sentimental old maid.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The lower windows were grated with thick wrought-iron bars, and the heavy oaken door did not lack the shining brass lion's head, with the ring in its mouth.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He had made it a duty to follow every suggestion of destiny, but knew in advance that he should not find what he sought in the home of a sentimental old maid.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading The lower windows were grated with thick wrought-iron bars, and the heavy oaken door did not lack the shining brass lion's head, with the ring in its mouth.
lanternsnounUS /ˈlæntərnz/
plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case
From this reading Two colossal figures on the right and left of the door held lanterns adorned with intricate iron scroll-work in the fashion of the last century.
immediately past
From this reading Two colossal figures on the right and left of the door held lanterns adorned with intricate iron scroll-work in the fashion of the last century.
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 Two colossal figures on the right and left of the door held lanterns adorned with intricate iron scroll-work in the fashion of the last century.
lion'snounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
possessive form of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading The lower windows were grated with thick wrought-iron bars, and the heavy oaken door did not lack the shining brass lion's head, with the ring in its mouth.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The lower windows were grated with thick wrought-iron bars, and the heavy oaken door did not lack the shining brass lion's head, with the ring in its mouth.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had made it a duty to follow every suggestion of destiny, but knew in advance that he should not find what he sought in the home of a sentimental old maid.
a female domestic
From this reading He had made it a duty to follow every suggestion of destiny, but knew in advance that he should not find what he sought in the home of a sentimental old maid.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading The carriage stopped before a massive stone house.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Wearied by his minute explanation, _Heinrich_ expressed his thanks, inquired the way to her dwelling, and drove thither.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The lower windows were grated with thick wrought-iron bars, and the heavy oaken door did not lack the shining brass lion's head, with the ring in its mouth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had made it a duty to follow every suggestion of destiny, but knew in advance that he should not find what he sought in the home of a sentimental old maid.
oakenadjective
consisting of or made of wood of the oak tree
From this reading The lower windows were grated with thick wrought-iron bars, and the heavy oaken door did not lack the shining brass lion's head, with the ring in its mouth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had made it a duty to follow every suggestion of destiny, but knew in advance that he should not find what he sought in the home of a sentimental old maid.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He had made it a duty to follow every suggestion of destiny, but knew in advance that he should not find what he sought in the home of a sentimental old maid.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Two colossal figures on the right and left of the door held lanterns adorned with intricate iron scroll-work in the fashion of the last century.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Two colossal figures on the right and left of the door held lanterns adorned with intricate iron scroll-work in the fashion of the last century.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The lower windows were grated with thick wrought-iron bars, and the heavy oaken door did not lack the shining brass lion's head, with the ring in its mouth.
scroll-work
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From this reading Two colossal figures on the right and left of the door held lanterns adorned with intricate iron scroll-work in the fashion of the last century.
sentimentaladjectiveUS /ˌsentəˈmentəl/
given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
From this reading He had made it a duty to follow every suggestion of destiny, but knew in advance that he should not find what he sought in the home of a sentimental old maid.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading The lower windows were grated with thick wrought-iron bars, and the heavy oaken door did not lack the shining brass lion's head, with the ring in its mouth.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He had made it a duty to follow every suggestion of destiny, but knew in advance that he should not find what he sought in the home of a sentimental old maid.
that is looked for
From this reading He had made it a duty to follow every suggestion of destiny, but knew in advance that he should not find what he sought in the home of a sentimental old maid.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The carriage stopped before a massive stone house.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The carriage stopped before a massive stone house.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading He had made it a duty to follow every suggestion of destiny, but knew in advance that he should not find what he sought in the home of a sentimental old maid.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Wearied by his minute explanation, _Heinrich_ expressed his thanks, inquired the way to her dwelling, and drove thither.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had made it a duty to follow every suggestion of destiny, but knew in advance that he should not find what he sought in the home of a sentimental old maid.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Wearied by his minute explanation, _Heinrich_ expressed his thanks, inquired the way to her dwelling, and drove thither.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading The lower windows were grated with thick wrought-iron bars, and the heavy oaken door did not lack the shining brass lion's head, with the ring in its mouth.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading Wearied by his minute explanation, _Heinrich_ expressed his thanks, inquired the way to her dwelling, and drove thither.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wearied by his minute explanation, _Heinrich_ expressed his thanks, inquired the way to her dwelling, and drove thither.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two colossal figures on the right and left of the door held lanterns adorned with intricate iron scroll-work in the fashion of the last century.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Wearied by his minute explanation, _Heinrich_ expressed his thanks, inquired the way to her dwelling, and drove thither.
WeariedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrid/
exhausted
From this reading Wearied by his minute explanation, _Heinrich_ expressed his thanks, inquired the way to her dwelling, and drove thither.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The lower windows were grated with thick wrought-iron bars, and the heavy oaken door did not lack the shining brass lion's head, with the ring in its mouth.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had made it a duty to follow every suggestion of destiny, but knew in advance that he should not find what he sought in the home of a sentimental old maid.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The lower windows were grated with thick wrought-iron bars, and the heavy oaken door did not lack the shining brass lion's head, with the ring in its mouth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Two colossal figures on the right and left of the door held lanterns adorned with intricate iron scroll-work in the fashion of the last century.
wrought-iron
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From this reading The lower windows were grated with thick wrought-iron bars, and the heavy oaken door did not lack the shining brass lion's head, with the ring in its mouth.
