Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading On awaking, he found himself within a cell, the walls, the floor, and the ceiling of which were of solid stone masonry.

-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading In the midst of this chamber, and supporting the ponderous roof, stood a massive granite pillar, the capital of which was grotesquely ornamented with death's-heads and cross-bones, and against this pillar leaned Auriol, with his left arm chained by heavy links of iron to a ring in the adjoining wall.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading In the midst of this chamber, and supporting the ponderous roof, stood a massive granite pillar, the capital of which was grotesquely ornamented with death's-heads and cross-bones, and against this pillar leaned Auriol, with his left arm chained by heavy links of iron to a ring in the adjoining wall.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Beside him stood a pitcher of water, and near him lay an antique-looking book, bound in black vellum.

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

From this reading On awaking, he found himself within a cell, the walls, the floor, and the ceiling of which were of solid stone masonry.

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

From this reading Beside him stood a pitcher of water, and near him lay an antique-looking book, bound in black vellum.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading The dungeon in which he was confined was circular in form, with a coved roof, sustained by the pillar before mentioned, and was approached by a steep flight of steps rising from a doorway, placed some six feet below the level of the chamber, and surmounted by a pointed arch.

a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening

From this reading The dungeon in which he was confined was circular in form, with a coved roof, sustained by the pillar before mentioned, and was approached by a steep flight of steps rising from a doorway, placed some six feet below the level of the chamber, and surmounted by a pointed arch.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading In the midst of this chamber, and supporting the ponderous roof, stood a massive granite pillar, the capital of which was grotesquely ornamented with death's-heads and cross-bones, and against this pillar leaned Auriol, with his left arm chained by heavy links of iron to a ring in the adjoining wall.

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

From this reading NEW PERPLEXITIES For several hours deep sleep, occasioned by some potent medicaments, had bound up the senses of Auriol.

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

From this reading On awaking, he found himself within a cell, the walls, the floor, and the ceiling of which were of solid stone masonry.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The dungeon in which he was confined was circular in form, with a coved roof, sustained by the pillar before mentioned, and was approached by a steep flight of steps rising from a doorway, placed some six feet below the level of the chamber, and surmounted by a pointed arch.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading The dungeon in which he was confined was circular in form, with a coved roof, sustained by the pillar before mentioned, and was approached by a steep flight of steps rising from a doorway, placed some six feet below the level of the chamber, and surmounted by a pointed arch.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Beside him stood a pitcher of water, and near him lay an antique-looking book, bound in black vellum.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Beside him stood a pitcher of water, and near him lay an antique-looking book, bound in black vellum.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Beside him stood a pitcher of water, and near him lay an antique-looking book, bound in black vellum.

confined by bonds

From this reading NEW PERPLEXITIES For several hours deep sleep, occasioned by some potent medicaments, had bound up the senses of Auriol.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading NEW PERPLEXITIES For several hours deep sleep, occasioned by some potent medicaments, had bound up the senses of Auriol.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading In the midst of this chamber, and supporting the ponderous roof, stood a massive granite pillar, the capital of which was grotesquely ornamented with death's-heads and cross-bones, and against this pillar leaned Auriol, with his left arm chained by heavy links of iron to a ring in the adjoining wall.

the overhead upper surface of a covered space

From this reading On awaking, he found himself within a cell, the walls, the floor, and the ceiling of which were of solid stone masonry.

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

From this reading On awaking, he found himself within a cell, the walls, the floor, and the ceiling of which were of solid stone masonry.

bound with chains

From this reading In the midst of this chamber, and supporting the ponderous roof, stood a massive granite pillar, the capital of which was grotesquely ornamented with death's-heads and cross-bones, and against this pillar leaned Auriol, with his left arm chained by heavy links of iron to a ring in the adjoining wall.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading In the midst of this chamber, and supporting the ponderous roof, stood a massive granite pillar, the capital of which was grotesquely ornamented with death's-heads and cross-bones, and against this pillar leaned Auriol, with his left arm chained by heavy links of iron to a ring in the adjoining wall.

having the shape or form of a circle

From this reading The dungeon in which he was confined was circular in form, with a coved roof, sustained by the pillar before mentioned, and was approached by a steep flight of steps rising from a doorway, placed some six feet below the level of the chamber, and surmounted by a pointed arch.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading The dungeon in which he was confined was circular in form, with a coved roof, sustained by the pillar before mentioned, and was approached by a steep flight of steps rising from a doorway, placed some six feet below the level of the chamber, and surmounted by a pointed arch.

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

From this reading The dungeon in which he was confined was circular in form, with a coved roof, sustained by the pillar before mentioned, and was approached by a steep flight of steps rising from a doorway, placed some six feet below the level of the chamber, and surmounted by a pointed arch.

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

From this reading In the midst of this chamber, and supporting the ponderous roof, stood a massive granite pillar, the capital of which was grotesquely ornamented with death's-heads and cross-bones, and against this pillar leaned Auriol, with his left arm chained by heavy links of iron to a ring in the adjoining wall.

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

From this reading In the midst of this chamber, and supporting the ponderous roof, stood a massive granite pillar, the capital of which was grotesquely ornamented with death's-heads and cross-bones, and against this pillar leaned Auriol, with his left arm chained by heavy links of iron to a ring in the adjoining wall.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading NEW PERPLEXITIES For several hours deep sleep, occasioned by some potent medicaments, had bound up the senses of Auriol.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading The dungeon in which he was confined was circular in form, with a coved roof, sustained by the pillar before mentioned, and was approached by a steep flight of steps rising from a doorway, placed some six feet below the level of the chamber, and surmounted by a pointed arch.

the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress

From this reading The dungeon in which he was confined was circular in form, with a coved roof, sustained by the pillar before mentioned, and was approached by a steep flight of steps rising from a doorway, placed some six feet below the level of the chamber, and surmounted by a pointed arch.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The dungeon in which he was confined was circular in form, with a coved roof, sustained by the pillar before mentioned, and was approached by a steep flight of steps rising from a doorway, placed some six feet below the level of the chamber, and surmounted by a pointed arch.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading The dungeon in which he was confined was circular in form, with a coved roof, sustained by the pillar before mentioned, and was approached by a steep flight of steps rising from a doorway, placed some six feet below the level of the chamber, and surmounted by a pointed arch.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading On awaking, he found himself within a cell, the walls, the floor, and the ceiling of which were of solid stone masonry.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading NEW PERPLEXITIES For several hours deep sleep, occasioned by some potent medicaments, had bound up the senses of Auriol.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The dungeon in which he was confined was circular in form, with a coved roof, sustained by the pillar before mentioned, and was approached by a steep flight of steps rising from a doorway, placed some six feet below the level of the chamber, and surmounted by a pointed arch.

set up or found

From this reading On awaking, he found himself within a cell, the walls, the floor, and the ceiling of which were of solid stone masonry.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The dungeon in which he was confined was circular in form, with a coved roof, sustained by the pillar before mentioned, and was approached by a steep flight of steps rising from a doorway, placed some six feet below the level of the chamber, and surmounted by a pointed arch.

plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz

From this reading In the midst of this chamber, and supporting the ponderous roof, stood a massive granite pillar, the capital of which was grotesquely ornamented with death's-heads and cross-bones, and against this pillar leaned Auriol, with his left arm chained by heavy links of iron to a ring in the adjoining wall.

in a grotesque manner

From this reading In the midst of this chamber, and supporting the ponderous roof, stood a massive granite pillar, the capital of which was grotesquely ornamented with death's-heads and cross-bones, and against this pillar leaned Auriol, with his left arm chained by heavy links of iron to a ring in the adjoining wall.

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

From this reading NEW PERPLEXITIES For several hours deep sleep, occasioned by some potent medicaments, had bound up the senses of Auriol.

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

From this reading On awaking, he found himself within a cell, the walls, the floor, and the ceiling of which were of solid stone masonry.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading In the midst of this chamber, and supporting the ponderous roof, stood a massive granite pillar, the capital of which was grotesquely ornamented with death's-heads and cross-bones, and against this pillar leaned Auriol, with his left arm chained by heavy links of iron to a ring in the adjoining wall.

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

From this reading Beside him stood a pitcher of water, and near him lay an antique-looking book, bound in black vellum.

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

From this reading On awaking, he found himself within a cell, the walls, the floor, and the ceiling of which were of solid stone masonry.

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

From this reading In the midst of this chamber, and supporting the ponderous roof, stood a massive granite pillar, the capital of which was grotesquely ornamented with death's-heads and cross-bones, and against this pillar leaned Auriol, with his left arm chained by heavy links of iron to a ring in the adjoining wall.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading NEW PERPLEXITIES For several hours deep sleep, occasioned by some potent medicaments, had bound up the senses of Auriol.

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

From this reading In the midst of this chamber, and supporting the ponderous roof, stood a massive granite pillar, the capital of which was grotesquely ornamented with death's-heads and cross-bones, and against this pillar leaned Auriol, with his left arm chained by heavy links of iron to a ring in the adjoining wall.

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 In the midst of this chamber, and supporting the ponderous roof, stood a massive granite pillar, the capital of which was grotesquely ornamented with death's-heads and cross-bones, and against this pillar leaned Auriol, with his left arm chained by heavy links of iron to a ring in the adjoining wall.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Beside him stood a pitcher of water, and near him lay an antique-looking book, bound in black vellum.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading In the midst of this chamber, and supporting the ponderous roof, stood a massive granite pillar, the capital of which was grotesquely ornamented with death's-heads and cross-bones, and against this pillar leaned Auriol, with his left arm chained by heavy links of iron to a ring in the adjoining wall.

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 In the midst of this chamber, and supporting the ponderous roof, stood a massive granite pillar, the capital of which was grotesquely ornamented with death's-heads and cross-bones, and against this pillar leaned Auriol, with his left arm chained by heavy links of iron to a ring in the adjoining wall.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading The dungeon in which he was confined was circular in form, with a coved roof, sustained by the pillar before mentioned, and was approached by a steep flight of steps rising from a doorway, placed some six feet below the level of the chamber, and surmounted by a pointed arch.

a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore

From this reading In the midst of this chamber, and supporting the ponderous roof, stood a massive granite pillar, the capital of which was grotesquely ornamented with death's-heads and cross-bones, and against this pillar leaned Auriol, with his left arm chained by heavy links of iron to a ring in the adjoining wall.

structure built of stone or brick by a mason

From this reading On awaking, he found himself within a cell, the walls, the floor, and the ceiling of which were of solid stone masonry.

imposing in size or bulk or solidity

From this reading In the midst of this chamber, and supporting the ponderous roof, stood a massive granite pillar, the capital of which was grotesquely ornamented with death's-heads and cross-bones, and against this pillar leaned Auriol, with his left arm chained by heavy links of iron to a ring in the adjoining wall.

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

From this reading NEW PERPLEXITIES For several hours deep sleep, occasioned by some potent medicaments, had bound up the senses of Auriol.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading The dungeon in which he was confined was circular in form, with a coved roof, sustained by the pillar before mentioned, and was approached by a steep flight of steps rising from a doorway, placed some six feet below the level of the chamber, and surmounted by a pointed arch.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading In the midst of this chamber, and supporting the ponderous roof, stood a massive granite pillar, the capital of which was grotesquely ornamented with death's-heads and cross-bones, and against this pillar leaned Auriol, with his left arm chained by heavy links of iron to a ring in the adjoining wall.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Beside him stood a pitcher of water, and near him lay an antique-looking book, bound in black vellum.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading NEW PERPLEXITIES For several hours deep sleep, occasioned by some potent medicaments, had bound up the senses of Auriol.

past form of “occasion” — give occasion to

From this reading NEW PERPLEXITIES For several hours deep sleep, occasioned by some potent medicaments, had bound up the senses of Auriol.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading NEW PERPLEXITIES For several hours deep sleep, occasioned by some potent medicaments, had bound up the senses of Auriol.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On awaking, he found himself within a cell, the walls, the floor, and the ceiling of which were of solid stone masonry.

past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading In the midst of this chamber, and supporting the ponderous roof, stood a massive granite pillar, the capital of which was grotesquely ornamented with death's-heads and cross-bones, and against this pillar leaned Auriol, with his left arm chained by heavy links of iron to a ring in the adjoining wall.

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

From this reading NEW PERPLEXITIES For several hours deep sleep, occasioned by some potent medicaments, had bound up the senses of Auriol.

a fundamental principle or practice

From this reading In the midst of this chamber, and supporting the ponderous roof, stood a massive granite pillar, the capital of which was grotesquely ornamented with death's-heads and cross-bones, and against this pillar leaned Auriol, with his left arm chained by heavy links of iron to a ring in the adjoining wall.

(baseball) the person who does the pitching

From this reading Beside him stood a pitcher of water, and near him lay an antique-looking book, bound in black vellum.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The dungeon in which he was confined was circular in form, with a coved roof, sustained by the pillar before mentioned, and was approached by a steep flight of steps rising from a doorway, placed some six feet below the level of the chamber, and surmounted by a pointed arch.

having a point

From this reading The dungeon in which he was confined was circular in form, with a coved roof, sustained by the pillar before mentioned, and was approached by a steep flight of steps rising from a doorway, placed some six feet below the level of the chamber, and surmounted by a pointed arch.

slow and laborious because of weight

From this reading In the midst of this chamber, and supporting the ponderous roof, stood a massive granite pillar, the capital of which was grotesquely ornamented with death's-heads and cross-bones, and against this pillar leaned Auriol, with his left arm chained by heavy links of iron to a ring in the adjoining wall.

having great influence

From this reading NEW PERPLEXITIES For several hours deep sleep, occasioned by some potent medicaments, had bound up the senses of Auriol.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading In the midst of this chamber, and supporting the ponderous roof, stood a massive granite pillar, the capital of which was grotesquely ornamented with death's-heads and cross-bones, and against this pillar leaned Auriol, with his left arm chained by heavy links of iron to a ring in the adjoining wall.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading The dungeon in which he was confined was circular in form, with a coved roof, sustained by the pillar before mentioned, and was approached by a steep flight of steps rising from a doorway, placed some six feet below the level of the chamber, and surmounted by a pointed arch.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading In the midst of this chamber, and supporting the ponderous roof, stood a massive granite pillar, the capital of which was grotesquely ornamented with death's-heads and cross-bones, and against this pillar leaned Auriol, with his left arm chained by heavy links of iron to a ring in the adjoining wall.

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading NEW PERPLEXITIES For several hours deep sleep, occasioned by some potent medicaments, had bound up the senses of Auriol.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading NEW PERPLEXITIES For several hours deep sleep, occasioned by some potent medicaments, had bound up the senses of Auriol.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading The dungeon in which he was confined was circular in form, with a coved roof, sustained by the pillar before mentioned, and was approached by a steep flight of steps rising from a doorway, placed some six feet below the level of the chamber, and surmounted by a pointed arch.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading NEW PERPLEXITIES For several hours deep sleep, occasioned by some potent medicaments, had bound up the senses of Auriol.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading On awaking, he found himself within a cell, the walls, the floor, and the ceiling of which were of solid stone masonry.

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

From this reading NEW PERPLEXITIES For several hours deep sleep, occasioned by some potent medicaments, had bound up the senses of Auriol.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading The dungeon in which he was confined was circular in form, with a coved roof, sustained by the pillar before mentioned, and was approached by a steep flight of steps rising from a doorway, placed some six feet below the level of the chamber, and surmounted by a pointed arch.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading The dungeon in which he was confined was circular in form, with a coved roof, sustained by the pillar before mentioned, and was approached by a steep flight of steps rising from a doorway, placed some six feet below the level of the chamber, and surmounted by a pointed arch.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading On awaking, he found himself within a cell, the walls, the floor, and the ceiling of which were of solid stone masonry.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading In the midst of this chamber, and supporting the ponderous roof, stood a massive granite pillar, the capital of which was grotesquely ornamented with death's-heads and cross-bones, and against this pillar leaned Auriol, with his left arm chained by heavy links of iron to a ring in the adjoining wall.

furnishing support and encouragement

From this reading In the midst of this chamber, and supporting the ponderous roof, stood a massive granite pillar, the capital of which was grotesquely ornamented with death's-heads and cross-bones, and against this pillar leaned Auriol, with his left arm chained by heavy links of iron to a ring in the adjoining wall.

having something on top

From this reading The dungeon in which he was confined was circular in form, with a coved roof, sustained by the pillar before mentioned, and was approached by a steep flight of steps rising from a doorway, placed some six feet below the level of the chamber, and surmounted by a pointed arch.

maintained at length without interruption or weakening

From this reading The dungeon in which he was confined was circular in form, with a coved roof, sustained by the pillar before mentioned, and was approached by a steep flight of steps rising from a doorway, placed some six feet below the level of the chamber, and surmounted by a pointed arch.

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

From this reading NEW PERPLEXITIES For several hours deep sleep, occasioned by some potent medicaments, had bound up the senses of Auriol.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading In the midst of this chamber, and supporting the ponderous roof, stood a massive granite pillar, the capital of which was grotesquely ornamented with death's-heads and cross-bones, and against this pillar leaned Auriol, with his left arm chained by heavy links of iron to a ring in the adjoining wall.

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

From this reading In the midst of this chamber, and supporting the ponderous roof, stood a massive granite pillar, the capital of which was grotesquely ornamented with death's-heads and cross-bones, and against this pillar leaned Auriol, with his left arm chained by heavy links of iron to a ring in the adjoining wall.

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

From this reading NEW PERPLEXITIES For several hours deep sleep, occasioned by some potent medicaments, had bound up the senses of Auriol.

a heavy creamy-colored paper resembling parchment

From this reading Beside him stood a pitcher of water, and near him lay an antique-looking book, bound in black vellum.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading In the midst of this chamber, and supporting the ponderous roof, stood a massive granite pillar, the capital of which was grotesquely ornamented with death's-heads and cross-bones, and against this pillar leaned Auriol, with his left arm chained by heavy links of iron to a ring in the adjoining wall.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading On awaking, he found himself within a cell, the walls, the floor, and the ceiling of which were of solid stone masonry.

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

From this reading In the midst of this chamber, and supporting the ponderous roof, stood a massive granite pillar, the capital of which was grotesquely ornamented with death's-heads and cross-bones, and against this pillar leaned Auriol, with his left arm chained by heavy links of iron to a ring in the adjoining wall.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Beside him stood a pitcher of water, and near him lay an antique-looking book, bound in black vellum.

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

From this reading On awaking, he found himself within a cell, the walls, the floor, and the ceiling of which were of solid stone masonry.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading On awaking, he found himself within a cell, the walls, the floor, and the ceiling of which were of solid stone masonry.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the midst of this chamber, and supporting the ponderous roof, stood a massive granite pillar, the capital of which was grotesquely ornamented with death's-heads and cross-bones, and against this pillar leaned Auriol, with his left arm chained by heavy links of iron to a ring in the adjoining wall.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading On awaking, he found himself within a cell, the walls, the floor, and the ceiling of which were of solid stone masonry.