used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Within the gloomy cell of a French prison Leslie Dane was seated on a low cot-bed, looking out through the narrow, grated window at the blue and sunny sky of France.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Suddenly the heavy key turned in the iron door; it swung open to admit a visitor, and then the jailer closed and re-locked it, shutting into the gloomy cell the blonde face of Carl Muller.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was the day after his incarceration, and he had spent a wretched, sleepless night, almost maddened by the horror of his fearful situation.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was the day after his incarceration, and he had spent a wretched, sleepless night, almost maddened by the horror of his fearful situation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Within the gloomy cell of a French prison Leslie Dane was seated on a low cot-bed, looking out through the narrow, grated window at the blue and sunny sky of France.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading The young artist looked haggard and wan in the clear light of the pleasant day, for though it was winter the rigors of that season had not yet set in.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Within the gloomy cell of a French prison Leslie Dane was seated on a low cot-bed, looking out through the narrow, grated window at the blue and sunny sky of France.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading His dark eyes had a look of suffering and despair in their beautiful depths, and his lips were set in a weary line of pain.
blondenounUS /blɑːnd/
a person with fair skin and hair
From this reading Suddenly the heavy key turned in the iron door; it swung open to admit a visitor, and then the jailer closed and re-locked it, shutting into the gloomy cell the blonde face of Carl Muller.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Within the gloomy cell of a French prison Leslie Dane was seated on a low cot-bed, looking out through the narrow, grated window at the blue and sunny sky of France.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was the day after his incarceration, and he had spent a wretched, sleepless night, almost maddened by the horror of his fearful situation.
Carl
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From this reading Suddenly the heavy key turned in the iron door; it swung open to admit a visitor, and then the jailer closed and re-locked it, shutting into the gloomy cell the blonde face of Carl Muller.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading Within the gloomy cell of a French prison Leslie Dane was seated on a low cot-bed, looking out through the narrow, grated window at the blue and sunny sky of France.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The young artist looked haggard and wan in the clear light of the pleasant day, for though it was winter the rigors of that season had not yet set in.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Suddenly the heavy key turned in the iron door; it swung open to admit a visitor, and then the jailer closed and re-locked it, shutting into the gloomy cell the blonde face of Carl Muller.
cot-bed
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From this reading Within the gloomy cell of a French prison Leslie Dane was seated on a low cot-bed, looking out through the narrow, grated window at the blue and sunny sky of France.
DanenounUS /deɪn/
a native or inhabitant of Denmark
From this reading Within the gloomy cell of a French prison Leslie Dane was seated on a low cot-bed, looking out through the narrow, grated window at the blue and sunny sky of France.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading His dark eyes had a look of suffering and despair in their beautiful depths, and his lips were set in a weary line of pain.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The young artist looked haggard and wan in the clear light of the pleasant day, for though it was winter the rigors of that season had not yet set in.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading His dark eyes had a look of suffering and despair in their beautiful depths, and his lips were set in a weary line of pain.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading His dark eyes had a look of suffering and despair in their beautiful depths, and his lips were set in a weary line of pain.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Suddenly the heavy key turned in the iron door; it swung open to admit a visitor, and then the jailer closed and re-locked it, shutting into the gloomy cell the blonde face of Carl Muller.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His dark eyes had a look of suffering and despair in their beautiful depths, and his lips were set in a weary line of pain.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Suddenly the heavy key turned in the iron door; it swung open to admit a visitor, and then the jailer closed and re-locked it, shutting into the gloomy cell the blonde face of Carl Muller.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading It was the day after his incarceration, and he had spent a wretched, sleepless night, almost maddened by the horror of his fearful situation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The young artist looked haggard and wan in the clear light of the pleasant day, for though it was winter the rigors of that season had not yet set in.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Within the gloomy cell of a French prison Leslie Dane was seated on a low cot-bed, looking out through the narrow, grated window at the blue and sunny sky of France.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Within the gloomy cell of a French prison Leslie Dane was seated on a low cot-bed, looking out through the narrow, grated window at the blue and sunny sky of France.
depressingly dark
From this reading Within the gloomy cell of a French prison Leslie Dane was seated on a low cot-bed, looking out through the narrow, grated window at the blue and sunny sky of France.
gratedverbUS /ˈɡreɪtɪd/
past form of “grate” — furnish with a grate
From this reading Within the gloomy cell of a French prison Leslie Dane was seated on a low cot-bed, looking out through the narrow, grated window at the blue and sunny sky of France.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The young artist looked haggard and wan in the clear light of the pleasant day, for though it was winter the rigors of that season had not yet set in.
haggardadjectiveUS /ˈhæɡərd/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The young artist looked haggard and wan in the clear light of the pleasant day, for though it was winter the rigors of that season had not yet set in.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the day after his incarceration, and he had spent a wretched, sleepless night, almost maddened by the horror of his fearful situation.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Suddenly the heavy key turned in the iron door; it swung open to admit a visitor, and then the jailer closed and re-locked it, shutting into the gloomy cell the blonde face of Carl Muller.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His dark eyes had a look of suffering and despair in their beautiful depths, and his lips were set in a weary line of pain.
intense and profound fear
From this reading It was the day after his incarceration, and he had spent a wretched, sleepless night, almost maddened by the horror of his fearful situation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The young artist looked haggard and wan in the clear light of the pleasant day, for though it was winter the rigors of that season had not yet set in.
incarcerationnounUS /ˌɪnkɑːrsərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading It was the day after his incarceration, and he had spent a wretched, sleepless night, almost maddened by the horror of his fearful situation.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Suddenly the heavy key turned in the iron door; it swung open to admit a visitor, and then the jailer closed and re-locked it, shutting into the gloomy cell the blonde face of Carl Muller.
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 Suddenly the heavy key turned in the iron door; it swung open to admit a visitor, and then the jailer closed and re-locked it, shutting into the gloomy cell the blonde face of Carl Muller.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The young artist looked haggard and wan in the clear light of the pleasant day, for though it was winter the rigors of that season had not yet set in.
jailernounUS /ˈdʒeɪlər/
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading Suddenly the heavy key turned in the iron door; it swung open to admit a visitor, and then the jailer closed and re-locked it, shutting into the gloomy cell the blonde face of Carl Muller.
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 Suddenly the heavy key turned in the iron door; it swung open to admit a visitor, and then the jailer closed and re-locked it, shutting into the gloomy cell the blonde face of Carl Muller.
Leslie
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From this reading Within the gloomy cell of a French prison Leslie Dane was seated on a low cot-bed, looking out through the narrow, grated window at the blue and sunny sky of France.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The young artist looked haggard and wan in the clear light of the pleasant day, for though it was winter the rigors of that season had not yet set in.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading His dark eyes had a look of suffering and despair in their beautiful depths, and his lips were set in a weary line of pain.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading His dark eyes had a look of suffering and despair in their beautiful depths, and his lips were set in a weary line of pain.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His dark eyes had a look of suffering and despair in their beautiful depths, and his lips were set in a weary line of pain.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The young artist looked haggard and wan in the clear light of the pleasant day, for though it was winter the rigors of that season had not yet set in.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Within the gloomy cell of a French prison Leslie Dane was seated on a low cot-bed, looking out through the narrow, grated window at the blue and sunny sky of France.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Within the gloomy cell of a French prison Leslie Dane was seated on a low cot-bed, looking out through the narrow, grated window at the blue and sunny sky of France.
maddenedadjective
marked by extreme anger
From this reading It was the day after his incarceration, and he had spent a wretched, sleepless night, almost maddened by the horror of his fearful situation.
MullernounUS /ˈmʌlər/
Swiss chemist who synthesized DDT and discovered its use as an insecticide (1899-1965)
From this reading Suddenly the heavy key turned in the iron door; it swung open to admit a visitor, and then the jailer closed and re-locked it, shutting into the gloomy cell the blonde face of Carl Muller.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Within the gloomy cell of a French prison Leslie Dane was seated on a low cot-bed, looking out through the narrow, grated window at the blue and sunny sky of France.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was the day after his incarceration, and he had spent a wretched, sleepless night, almost maddened by the horror of his fearful situation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The young artist looked haggard and wan in the clear light of the pleasant day, for though it was winter the rigors of that season had not yet set in.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Within the gloomy cell of a French prison Leslie Dane was seated on a low cot-bed, looking out through the narrow, grated window at the blue and sunny sky of France.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Within the gloomy cell of a French prison Leslie Dane was seated on a low cot-bed, looking out through the narrow, grated window at the blue and sunny sky of France.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Suddenly the heavy key turned in the iron door; it swung open to admit a visitor, and then the jailer closed and re-locked it, shutting into the gloomy cell the blonde face of Carl Muller.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Within the gloomy cell of a French prison Leslie Dane was seated on a low cot-bed, looking out through the narrow, grated window at the blue and sunny sky of France.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading His dark eyes had a look of suffering and despair in their beautiful depths, and his lips were set in a weary line of pain.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The young artist looked haggard and wan in the clear light of the pleasant day, for though it was winter the rigors of that season had not yet set in.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Within the gloomy cell of a French prison Leslie Dane was seated on a low cot-bed, looking out through the narrow, grated window at the blue and sunny sky of France.
re-locked
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From this reading Suddenly the heavy key turned in the iron door; it swung open to admit a visitor, and then the jailer closed and re-locked it, shutting into the gloomy cell the blonde face of Carl Muller.
rigorsnounUS /ˈrɪɡərz/
plural of “rigor” — something hard to endure
From this reading The young artist looked haggard and wan in the clear light of the pleasant day, for though it was winter the rigors of that season had not yet set in.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The young artist looked haggard and wan in the clear light of the pleasant day, for though it was winter the rigors of that season had not yet set in.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Within the gloomy cell of a French prison Leslie Dane was seated on a low cot-bed, looking out through the narrow, grated window at the blue and sunny sky of France.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The young artist looked haggard and wan in the clear light of the pleasant day, for though it was winter the rigors of that season had not yet set in.
shuttingnounUS /ˈʃʌtɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading Suddenly the heavy key turned in the iron door; it swung open to admit a visitor, and then the jailer closed and re-locked it, shutting into the gloomy cell the blonde face of Carl Muller.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading It was the day after his incarceration, and he had spent a wretched, sleepless night, almost maddened by the horror of his fearful situation.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Within the gloomy cell of a French prison Leslie Dane was seated on a low cot-bed, looking out through the narrow, grated window at the blue and sunny sky of France.
sleeplessadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpləs/
experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness
From this reading It was the day after his incarceration, and he had spent a wretched, sleepless night, almost maddened by the horror of his fearful situation.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading It was the day after his incarceration, and he had spent a wretched, sleepless night, almost maddened by the horror of his fearful situation.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly the heavy key turned in the iron door; it swung open to admit a visitor, and then the jailer closed and re-locked it, shutting into the gloomy cell the blonde face of Carl Muller.
a state of acute pain
From this reading His dark eyes had a look of suffering and despair in their beautiful depths, and his lips were set in a weary line of pain.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Within the gloomy cell of a French prison Leslie Dane was seated on a low cot-bed, looking out through the narrow, grated window at the blue and sunny sky of France.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Suddenly the heavy key turned in the iron door; it swung open to admit a visitor, and then the jailer closed and re-locked it, shutting into the gloomy cell the blonde face of Carl Muller.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The young artist looked haggard and wan in the clear light of the pleasant day, for though it was winter the rigors of that season had not yet set in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Within the gloomy cell of a French prison Leslie Dane was seated on a low cot-bed, looking out through the narrow, grated window at the blue and sunny sky of France.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His dark eyes had a look of suffering and despair in their beautiful depths, and his lips were set in a weary line of pain.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Suddenly the heavy key turned in the iron door; it swung open to admit a visitor, and then the jailer closed and re-locked it, shutting into the gloomy cell the blonde face of Carl Muller.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The young artist looked haggard and wan in the clear light of the pleasant day, for though it was winter the rigors of that season had not yet set in.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Within the gloomy cell of a French prison Leslie Dane was seated on a low cot-bed, looking out through the narrow, grated window at the blue and sunny sky of France.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Suddenly the heavy key turned in the iron door; it swung open to admit a visitor, and then the jailer closed and re-locked it, shutting into the gloomy cell the blonde face of Carl Muller.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Suddenly the heavy key turned in the iron door; it swung open to admit a visitor, and then the jailer closed and re-locked it, shutting into the gloomy cell the blonde face of Carl Muller.
someone who visits
From this reading Suddenly the heavy key turned in the iron door; it swung open to admit a visitor, and then the jailer closed and re-locked it, shutting into the gloomy cell the blonde face of Carl Muller.
wanadjectiveUS /wɑːn/
(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble
From this reading The young artist looked haggard and wan in the clear light of the pleasant day, for though it was winter the rigors of that season had not yet set in.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Within the gloomy cell of a French prison Leslie Dane was seated on a low cot-bed, looking out through the narrow, grated window at the blue and sunny sky of France.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading His dark eyes had a look of suffering and despair in their beautiful depths, and his lips were set in a weary line of pain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His dark eyes had a look of suffering and despair in their beautiful depths, and his lips were set in a weary line of pain.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Within the gloomy cell of a French prison Leslie Dane was seated on a low cot-bed, looking out through the narrow, grated window at the blue and sunny sky of France.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The young artist looked haggard and wan in the clear light of the pleasant day, for though it was winter the rigors of that season had not yet set in.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within the gloomy cell of a French prison Leslie Dane was seated on a low cot-bed, looking out through the narrow, grated window at the blue and sunny sky of France.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading It was the day after his incarceration, and he had spent a wretched, sleepless night, almost maddened by the horror of his fearful situation.
but in spite of that
From this reading The young artist looked haggard and wan in the clear light of the pleasant day, for though it was winter the rigors of that season had not yet set in.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young artist looked haggard and wan in the clear light of the pleasant day, for though it was winter the rigors of that season had not yet set in.
