used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not a syllable of the judge's exhortation was lost upon the prisoner at the bar.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading When the words of doom smote upon his ear a solemn hush succeeded them; and then one piteous, agonized shriek, and a dull fall in the gallery above.
agonizedadjectiveUS /ˈæɡənaɪzd/
expressing pain or agony
From this reading When the words of doom smote upon his ear a solemn hush succeeded them; and then one piteous, agonized shriek, and a dull fall in the gallery above.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He listened to it as attentively as one who is waiting for the thunder listens to the muffled menace that precedes it, and the fall of each big drop of rain.
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 "This way," said a warder, sharply; and Richard was seized by the arm, and hurried through the trap-door, and down the stairs, by the way he had come.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He listened to it as attentively as one who is waiting for the thunder listens to the muffled menace that precedes it, and the fall of each big drop of rain.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Not a syllable of the judge's exhortation was lost upon the prisoner at the bar.
attentivelyadverbUS /əˈtentɪvli/
with attention; in an attentive manner
From this reading He listened to it as attentively as one who is waiting for the thunder listens to the muffled menace that precedes it, and the fall of each big drop of rain.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Not a syllable of the judge's exhortation was lost upon the prisoner at the bar.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He listened to it as attentively as one who is waiting for the thunder listens to the muffled menace that precedes it, and the fall of each big drop of rain.
BROODINGnounUS /ˈbruːdɪŋ/
sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
From this reading BROODING.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "This way," said a warder, sharply; and Richard was seized by the arm, and hurried through the trap-door, and down the stairs, by the way he had come.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "This way," said a warder, sharply; and Richard was seized by the arm, and hurried through the trap-door, and down the stairs, by the way he had come.
doomverbUS /duːm/
decree or designate beforehand
From this reading When the words of doom smote upon his ear a solemn hush succeeded them; and then one piteous, agonized shriek, and a dull fall in the gallery above.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "This way," said a warder, sharply; and Richard was seized by the arm, and hurried through the trap-door, and down the stairs, by the way he had come.
let fall to the ground
From this reading He listened to it as attentively as one who is waiting for the thunder listens to the muffled menace that precedes it, and the fall of each big drop of rain.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading When the words of doom smote upon his ear a solemn hush succeeded them; and then one piteous, agonized shriek, and a dull fall in the gallery above.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He listened to it as attentively as one who is waiting for the thunder listens to the muffled menace that precedes it, and the fall of each big drop of rain.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading When the words of doom smote upon his ear a solemn hush succeeded them; and then one piteous, agonized shriek, and a dull fall in the gallery above.
exhortationnounUS /ˌeɡzɔːrˈteɪʃən/
a communication intended to urge or persuade the recipients to take some action
From this reading Not a syllable of the judge's exhortation was lost upon the prisoner at the bar.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading He listened to it as attentively as one who is waiting for the thunder listens to the muffled menace that precedes it, and the fall of each big drop of rain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He listened to it as attentively as one who is waiting for the thunder listens to the muffled menace that precedes it, and the fall of each big drop of rain.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading When the words of doom smote upon his ear a solemn hush succeeded them; and then one piteous, agonized shriek, and a dull fall in the gallery above.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "This way," said a warder, sharply; and Richard was seized by the arm, and hurried through the trap-door, and down the stairs, by the way he had come.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He listened to it as attentively as one who is waiting for the thunder listens to the muffled menace that precedes it, and the fall of each big drop of rain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the words of doom smote upon his ear a solemn hush succeeded them; and then one piteous, agonized shriek, and a dull fall in the gallery above.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading "This way," said a warder, sharply; and Richard was seized by the arm, and hurried through the trap-door, and down the stairs, by the way he had come.
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading When the words of doom smote upon his ear a solemn hush succeeded them; and then one piteous, agonized shriek, and a dull fall in the gallery above.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the words of doom smote upon his ear a solemn hush succeeded them; and then one piteous, agonized shriek, and a dull fall in the gallery above.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He listened to it as attentively as one who is waiting for the thunder listens to the muffled menace that precedes it, and the fall of each big drop of rain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He listened to it as attentively as one who is waiting for the thunder listens to the muffled menace that precedes it, and the fall of each big drop of rain.
judge'snounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
possessive form of “judge” — a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice
From this reading Not a syllable of the judge's exhortation was lost upon the prisoner at the bar.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading He listened to it as attentively as one who is waiting for the thunder listens to the muffled menace that precedes it, and the fall of each big drop of rain.
listensverbUS /ˈlɪsənz/
third-person singular of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading He listened to it as attentively as one who is waiting for the thunder listens to the muffled menace that precedes it, and the fall of each big drop of rain.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Not a syllable of the judge's exhortation was lost upon the prisoner at the bar.
menaceverbUS /ˈmenəs/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading He listened to it as attentively as one who is waiting for the thunder listens to the muffled menace that precedes it, and the fall of each big drop of rain.
muffledadjectiveUS /ˈmʌfəld/
being or made softer or less loud or clear
From this reading He listened to it as attentively as one who is waiting for the thunder listens to the muffled menace that precedes it, and the fall of each big drop of rain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a syllable of the judge's exhortation was lost upon the prisoner at the bar.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not a syllable of the judge's exhortation was lost upon the prisoner at the bar.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He listened to it as attentively as one who is waiting for the thunder listens to the muffled menace that precedes it, and the fall of each big drop of rain.
piteousadjective
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading When the words of doom smote upon his ear a solemn hush succeeded them; and then one piteous, agonized shriek, and a dull fall in the gallery above.
precedesverbUS /prɪˈsiːdz/
third-person singular of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading He listened to it as attentively as one who is waiting for the thunder listens to the muffled menace that precedes it, and the fall of each big drop of rain.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Not a syllable of the judge's exhortation was lost upon the prisoner at the bar.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading He listened to it as attentively as one who is waiting for the thunder listens to the muffled menace that precedes it, and the fall of each big drop of rain.
Richard
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From this reading "This way," said a warder, sharply; and Richard was seized by the arm, and hurried through the trap-door, and down the stairs, by the way he had come.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This way," said a warder, sharply; and Richard was seized by the arm, and hurried through the trap-door, and down the stairs, by the way he had come.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading "This way," said a warder, sharply; and Richard was seized by the arm, and hurried through the trap-door, and down the stairs, by the way he had come.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading "This way," said a warder, sharply; and Richard was seized by the arm, and hurried through the trap-door, and down the stairs, by the way he had come.
shrieknounUS /ʃriːk/
sharp piercing cry
From this reading When the words of doom smote upon his ear a solemn hush succeeded them; and then one piteous, agonized shriek, and a dull fall in the gallery above.
smote
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From this reading When the words of doom smote upon his ear a solemn hush succeeded them; and then one piteous, agonized shriek, and a dull fall in the gallery above.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading When the words of doom smote upon his ear a solemn hush succeeded them; and then one piteous, agonized shriek, and a dull fall in the gallery above.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading "This way," said a warder, sharply; and Richard was seized by the arm, and hurried through the trap-door, and down the stairs, by the way he had come.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading When the words of doom smote upon his ear a solemn hush succeeded them; and then one piteous, agonized shriek, and a dull fall in the gallery above.
syllablenounUS /ˈsɪləbəl/
a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme
From this reading Not a syllable of the judge's exhortation was lost upon the prisoner at the bar.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He listened to it as attentively as one who is waiting for the thunder listens to the muffled menace that precedes it, and the fall of each big drop of rain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not a syllable of the judge's exhortation was lost upon the prisoner at the bar.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When the words of doom smote upon his ear a solemn hush succeeded them; and then one piteous, agonized shriek, and a dull fall in the gallery above.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading When the words of doom smote upon his ear a solemn hush succeeded them; and then one piteous, agonized shriek, and a dull fall in the gallery above.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This way," said a warder, sharply; and Richard was seized by the arm, and hurried through the trap-door, and down the stairs, by the way he had come.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "This way," said a warder, sharply; and Richard was seized by the arm, and hurried through the trap-door, and down the stairs, by the way he had come.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading He listened to it as attentively as one who is waiting for the thunder listens to the muffled menace that precedes it, and the fall of each big drop of rain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He listened to it as attentively as one who is waiting for the thunder listens to the muffled menace that precedes it, and the fall of each big drop of rain.
trap-door
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From this reading "This way," said a warder, sharply; and Richard was seized by the arm, and hurried through the trap-door, and down the stairs, by the way he had come.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Not a syllable of the judge's exhortation was lost upon the prisoner at the bar.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He listened to it as attentively as one who is waiting for the thunder listens to the muffled menace that precedes it, and the fall of each big drop of rain.
wardernounUS /ˈwɔːrdər/
a person who works in a prison and is in charge of prisoners
From this reading "This way," said a warder, sharply; and Richard was seized by the arm, and hurried through the trap-door, and down the stairs, by the way he had come.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not a syllable of the judge's exhortation was lost upon the prisoner at the bar.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "This way," said a warder, sharply; and Richard was seized by the arm, and hurried through the trap-door, and down the stairs, by the way he had come.
at the time that
From this reading When the words of doom smote upon his ear a solemn hush succeeded them; and then one piteous, agonized shriek, and a dull fall in the gallery above.
which person or people
From this reading He listened to it as attentively as one who is waiting for the thunder listens to the muffled menace that precedes it, and the fall of each big drop of rain.
the words that are spoken
From this reading When the words of doom smote upon his ear a solemn hush succeeded them; and then one piteous, agonized shriek, and a dull fall in the gallery above.
