used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Showing how Sydney was tortured in the Chamber of Death, and how he made his escape through the City Sewers._ Groping his way to the extremity of the dungeon, Frank sat down upon the stone steps, his mind a prey to feelings of keenest horror and despair.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading His soul recoiled from the idea of suicide, as a heinous crime in the sight of Heaven, or he would have dashed his brains out against the walls of his prison, and thus put an end to his misery.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His soul recoiled from the idea of suicide, as a heinous crime in the sight of Heaven, or he would have dashed his brains out against the walls of his prison, and thus put an end to his misery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Showing how Sydney was tortured in the Chamber of Death, and how he made his escape through the City Sewers._ Groping his way to the extremity of the dungeon, Frank sat down upon the stone steps, his mind a prey to feelings of keenest horror and despair.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Vainly he tried to forget his sorrows in sleep; no sooner would he close his eye-lids, than the band of skeletons would seem to rush towards him, and with fleshless arms beckon him to join their awful company.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Numbed with cold, and paralyzed with the terrors of his situation, Sydney was at last sinking into a state of insensibility, when he was aroused by the loud noise caused by the opening of the dungeon door, and the gleam of a lantern flashed upon him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His soul recoiled from the idea of suicide, as a heinous crime in the sight of Heaven, or he would have dashed his brains out against the walls of his prison, and thus put an end to his misery.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Numbed with cold, and paralyzed with the terrors of his situation, Sydney was at last sinking into a state of insensibility, when he was aroused by the loud noise caused by the opening of the dungeon door, and the gleam of a lantern flashed upon him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Slowly, slowly passed the hours away.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading Vainly he tried to forget his sorrows in sleep; no sooner would he close his eye-lids, than the band of skeletons would seem to rush towards him, and with fleshless arms beckon him to join their awful company.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Vainly he tried to forget his sorrows in sleep; no sooner would he close his eye-lids, than the band of skeletons would seem to rush towards him, and with fleshless arms beckon him to join their awful company.
beckonverbUS /ˈbekən/
signal with the hands or nod
From this reading Vainly he tried to forget his sorrows in sleep; no sooner would he close his eye-lids, than the band of skeletons would seem to rush towards him, and with fleshless arms beckon him to join their awful company.
brainsnounUS /breɪnz/
plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading His soul recoiled from the idea of suicide, as a heinous crime in the sight of Heaven, or he would have dashed his brains out against the walls of his prison, and thus put an end to his misery.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Numbed with cold, and paralyzed with the terrors of his situation, Sydney was at last sinking into a state of insensibility, when he was aroused by the loud noise caused by the opening of the dungeon door, and the gleam of a lantern flashed upon him.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Numbed with cold, and paralyzed with the terrors of his situation, Sydney was at last sinking into a state of insensibility, when he was aroused by the loud noise caused by the opening of the dungeon door, and the gleam of a lantern flashed upon him.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading _Showing how Sydney was tortured in the Chamber of Death, and how he made his escape through the City Sewers._ Groping his way to the extremity of the dungeon, Frank sat down upon the stone steps, his mind a prey to feelings of keenest horror and despair.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading _Showing how Sydney was tortured in the Chamber of Death, and how he made his escape through the City Sewers._ Groping his way to the extremity of the dungeon, Frank sat down upon the stone steps, his mind a prey to feelings of keenest horror and despair.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Vainly he tried to forget his sorrows in sleep; no sooner would he close his eye-lids, than the band of skeletons would seem to rush towards him, and with fleshless arms beckon him to join their awful company.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Numbed with cold, and paralyzed with the terrors of his situation, Sydney was at last sinking into a state of insensibility, when he was aroused by the loud noise caused by the opening of the dungeon door, and the gleam of a lantern flashed upon him.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Vainly he tried to forget his sorrows in sleep; no sooner would he close his eye-lids, than the band of skeletons would seem to rush towards him, and with fleshless arms beckon him to join their awful company.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading His soul recoiled from the idea of suicide, as a heinous crime in the sight of Heaven, or he would have dashed his brains out against the walls of his prison, and thus put an end to his misery.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading His soul recoiled from the idea of suicide, as a heinous crime in the sight of Heaven, or he would have dashed his brains out against the walls of his prison, and thus put an end to his misery.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading _Showing how Sydney was tortured in the Chamber of Death, and how he made his escape through the City Sewers._ Groping his way to the extremity of the dungeon, Frank sat down upon the stone steps, his mind a prey to feelings of keenest horror and despair.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading _Showing how Sydney was tortured in the Chamber of Death, and how he made his escape through the City Sewers._ Groping his way to the extremity of the dungeon, Frank sat down upon the stone steps, his mind a prey to feelings of keenest horror and despair.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Numbed with cold, and paralyzed with the terrors of his situation, Sydney was at last sinking into a state of insensibility, when he was aroused by the loud noise caused by the opening of the dungeon door, and the gleam of a lantern flashed upon him.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading _Showing how Sydney was tortured in the Chamber of Death, and how he made his escape through the City Sewers._ Groping his way to the extremity of the dungeon, Frank sat down upon the stone steps, his mind a prey to feelings of keenest horror and despair.
dungeonnounUS /ˈdʌndʒən/
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
From this reading _Showing how Sydney was tortured in the Chamber of Death, and how he made his escape through the City Sewers._ Groping his way to the extremity of the dungeon, Frank sat down upon the stone steps, his mind a prey to feelings of keenest horror and despair.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading His soul recoiled from the idea of suicide, as a heinous crime in the sight of Heaven, or he would have dashed his brains out against the walls of his prison, and thus put an end to his misery.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading _Showing how Sydney was tortured in the Chamber of Death, and how he made his escape through the City Sewers._ Groping his way to the extremity of the dungeon, Frank sat down upon the stone steps, his mind a prey to feelings of keenest horror and despair.
extremitynounUS /ekˈstreməti/
an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading _Showing how Sydney was tortured in the Chamber of Death, and how he made his escape through the City Sewers._ Groping his way to the extremity of the dungeon, Frank sat down upon the stone steps, his mind a prey to feelings of keenest horror and despair.
eye-lids
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From this reading Vainly he tried to forget his sorrows in sleep; no sooner would he close his eye-lids, than the band of skeletons would seem to rush towards him, and with fleshless arms beckon him to join their awful company.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading _Showing how Sydney was tortured in the Chamber of Death, and how he made his escape through the City Sewers._ Groping his way to the extremity of the dungeon, Frank sat down upon the stone steps, his mind a prey to feelings of keenest horror and despair.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Numbed with cold, and paralyzed with the terrors of his situation, Sydney was at last sinking into a state of insensibility, when he was aroused by the loud noise caused by the opening of the dungeon door, and the gleam of a lantern flashed upon him.
fleshless
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From this reading Vainly he tried to forget his sorrows in sleep; no sooner would he close his eye-lids, than the band of skeletons would seem to rush towards him, and with fleshless arms beckon him to join their awful company.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Vainly he tried to forget his sorrows in sleep; no sooner would he close his eye-lids, than the band of skeletons would seem to rush towards him, and with fleshless arms beckon him to join their awful company.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading _Showing how Sydney was tortured in the Chamber of Death, and how he made his escape through the City Sewers._ Groping his way to the extremity of the dungeon, Frank sat down upon the stone steps, his mind a prey to feelings of keenest horror and despair.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His soul recoiled from the idea of suicide, as a heinous crime in the sight of Heaven, or he would have dashed his brains out against the walls of his prison, and thus put an end to his misery.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading Numbed with cold, and paralyzed with the terrors of his situation, Sydney was at last sinking into a state of insensibility, when he was aroused by the loud noise caused by the opening of the dungeon door, and the gleam of a lantern flashed upon him.
GropingadjectiveUS /ˈɡroʊpɪŋ/
acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence
From this reading _Showing how Sydney was tortured in the Chamber of Death, and how he made his escape through the City Sewers._ Groping his way to the extremity of the dungeon, Frank sat down upon the stone steps, his mind a prey to feelings of keenest horror and despair.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His soul recoiled from the idea of suicide, as a heinous crime in the sight of Heaven, or he would have dashed his brains out against the walls of his prison, and thus put an end to his misery.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Showing how Sydney was tortured in the Chamber of Death, and how he made his escape through the City Sewers._ Groping his way to the extremity of the dungeon, Frank sat down upon the stone steps, his mind a prey to feelings of keenest horror and despair.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading His soul recoiled from the idea of suicide, as a heinous crime in the sight of Heaven, or he would have dashed his brains out against the walls of his prison, and thus put an end to his misery.
heinousadjectiveUS /ˈheɪnəs/
extremely wicked, deeply criminal
From this reading His soul recoiled from the idea of suicide, as a heinous crime in the sight of Heaven, or he would have dashed his brains out against the walls of his prison, and thus put an end to his misery.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Vainly he tried to forget his sorrows in sleep; no sooner would he close his eye-lids, than the band of skeletons would seem to rush towards him, and with fleshless arms beckon him to join their awful company.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Showing how Sydney was tortured in the Chamber of Death, and how he made his escape through the City Sewers._ Groping his way to the extremity of the dungeon, Frank sat down upon the stone steps, his mind a prey to feelings of keenest horror and despair.
intense and profound fear
From this reading _Showing how Sydney was tortured in the Chamber of Death, and how he made his escape through the City Sewers._ Groping his way to the extremity of the dungeon, Frank sat down upon the stone steps, his mind a prey to feelings of keenest horror and despair.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Slowly, slowly passed the hours away.
how
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From this reading _Showing how Sydney was tortured in the Chamber of Death, and how he made his escape through the City Sewers._ Groping his way to the extremity of the dungeon, Frank sat down upon the stone steps, his mind a prey to feelings of keenest horror and despair.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His soul recoiled from the idea of suicide, as a heinous crime in the sight of Heaven, or he would have dashed his brains out against the walls of his prison, and thus put an end to his misery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Showing how Sydney was tortured in the Chamber of Death, and how he made his escape through the City Sewers._ Groping his way to the extremity of the dungeon, Frank sat down upon the stone steps, his mind a prey to feelings of keenest horror and despair.
insensibilitynoun
a lack of sensibility
From this reading Numbed with cold, and paralyzed with the terrors of his situation, Sydney was at last sinking into a state of insensibility, when he was aroused by the loud noise caused by the opening of the dungeon door, and the gleam of a lantern flashed upon him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Numbed with cold, and paralyzed with the terrors of his situation, Sydney was at last sinking into a state of insensibility, when he was aroused by the loud noise caused by the opening of the dungeon door, and the gleam of a lantern flashed upon him.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Vainly he tried to forget his sorrows in sleep; no sooner would he close his eye-lids, than the band of skeletons would seem to rush towards him, and with fleshless arms beckon him to join their awful company.
keenestadjectiveUS /ˈkiːnəst/
superlative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading _Showing how Sydney was tortured in the Chamber of Death, and how he made his escape through the City Sewers._ Groping his way to the extremity of the dungeon, Frank sat down upon the stone steps, his mind a prey to feelings of keenest horror and despair.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading Numbed with cold, and paralyzed with the terrors of his situation, Sydney was at last sinking into a state of insensibility, when he was aroused by the loud noise caused by the opening of the dungeon door, and the gleam of a lantern flashed upon him.
immediately past
From this reading Numbed with cold, and paralyzed with the terrors of his situation, Sydney was at last sinking into a state of insensibility, when he was aroused by the loud noise caused by the opening of the dungeon door, and the gleam of a lantern flashed upon him.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Numbed with cold, and paralyzed with the terrors of his situation, Sydney was at last sinking into a state of insensibility, when he was aroused by the loud noise caused by the opening of the dungeon door, and the gleam of a lantern flashed upon him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading _Showing how Sydney was tortured in the Chamber of Death, and how he made his escape through the City Sewers._ Groping his way to the extremity of the dungeon, Frank sat down upon the stone steps, his mind a prey to feelings of keenest horror and despair.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading _Showing how Sydney was tortured in the Chamber of Death, and how he made his escape through the City Sewers._ Groping his way to the extremity of the dungeon, Frank sat down upon the stone steps, his mind a prey to feelings of keenest horror and despair.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading His soul recoiled from the idea of suicide, as a heinous crime in the sight of Heaven, or he would have dashed his brains out against the walls of his prison, and thus put an end to his misery.
not any; not one
From this reading Vainly he tried to forget his sorrows in sleep; no sooner would he close his eye-lids, than the band of skeletons would seem to rush towards him, and with fleshless arms beckon him to join their awful company.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Numbed with cold, and paralyzed with the terrors of his situation, Sydney was at last sinking into a state of insensibility, when he was aroused by the loud noise caused by the opening of the dungeon door, and the gleam of a lantern flashed upon him.
NumbedverbUS /nʌmd/
past form of “numb” — make numb or insensitive
From this reading Numbed with cold, and paralyzed with the terrors of his situation, Sydney was at last sinking into a state of insensibility, when he was aroused by the loud noise caused by the opening of the dungeon door, and the gleam of a lantern flashed upon him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Showing how Sydney was tortured in the Chamber of Death, and how he made his escape through the City Sewers._ Groping his way to the extremity of the dungeon, Frank sat down upon the stone steps, his mind a prey to feelings of keenest horror and despair.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Numbed with cold, and paralyzed with the terrors of his situation, Sydney was at last sinking into a state of insensibility, when he was aroused by the loud noise caused by the opening of the dungeon door, and the gleam of a lantern flashed upon him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His soul recoiled from the idea of suicide, as a heinous crime in the sight of Heaven, or he would have dashed his brains out against the walls of his prison, and thus put an end to his misery.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His soul recoiled from the idea of suicide, as a heinous crime in the sight of Heaven, or he would have dashed his brains out against the walls of his prison, and thus put an end to his misery.
paralyzedadjectiveUS /ˈperəlaɪzd/
affected with paralysis
From this reading Numbed with cold, and paralyzed with the terrors of his situation, Sydney was at last sinking into a state of insensibility, when he was aroused by the loud noise caused by the opening of the dungeon door, and the gleam of a lantern flashed upon him.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Slowly, slowly passed the hours away.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading _Showing how Sydney was tortured in the Chamber of Death, and how he made his escape through the City Sewers._ Groping his way to the extremity of the dungeon, Frank sat down upon the stone steps, his mind a prey to feelings of keenest horror and despair.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading His soul recoiled from the idea of suicide, as a heinous crime in the sight of Heaven, or he would have dashed his brains out against the walls of his prison, and thus put an end to his misery.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading His soul recoiled from the idea of suicide, as a heinous crime in the sight of Heaven, or he would have dashed his brains out against the walls of his prison, and thus put an end to his misery.
recoiledverbUS /riˈkɔɪld/
past form of “recoil” — draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading His soul recoiled from the idea of suicide, as a heinous crime in the sight of Heaven, or he would have dashed his brains out against the walls of his prison, and thus put an end to his misery.
move hurridly
From this reading Vainly he tried to forget his sorrows in sleep; no sooner would he close his eye-lids, than the band of skeletons would seem to rush towards him, and with fleshless arms beckon him to join their awful company.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading _Showing how Sydney was tortured in the Chamber of Death, and how he made his escape through the City Sewers._ Groping his way to the extremity of the dungeon, Frank sat down upon the stone steps, his mind a prey to feelings of keenest horror and despair.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Vainly he tried to forget his sorrows in sleep; no sooner would he close his eye-lids, than the band of skeletons would seem to rush towards him, and with fleshless arms beckon him to join their awful company.
SewersnounUS /ˈsuːərz/
plural of “sewer” — a waste pipe that carries away sewage or surface water
From this reading _Showing how Sydney was tortured in the Chamber of Death, and how he made his escape through the City Sewers._ Groping his way to the extremity of the dungeon, Frank sat down upon the stone steps, his mind a prey to feelings of keenest horror and despair.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading _Showing how Sydney was tortured in the Chamber of Death, and how he made his escape through the City Sewers._ Groping his way to the extremity of the dungeon, Frank sat down upon the stone steps, his mind a prey to feelings of keenest horror and despair.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading His soul recoiled from the idea of suicide, as a heinous crime in the sight of Heaven, or he would have dashed his brains out against the walls of his prison, and thus put an end to his misery.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading Numbed with cold, and paralyzed with the terrors of his situation, Sydney was at last sinking into a state of insensibility, when he was aroused by the loud noise caused by the opening of the dungeon door, and the gleam of a lantern flashed upon him.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Numbed with cold, and paralyzed with the terrors of his situation, Sydney was at last sinking into a state of insensibility, when he was aroused by the loud noise caused by the opening of the dungeon door, and the gleam of a lantern flashed upon him.
skeletonsnounUS /ˈskelətənz/
plural of “skeleton” — something reduced to its minimal form
From this reading Vainly he tried to forget his sorrows in sleep; no sooner would he close his eye-lids, than the band of skeletons would seem to rush towards him, and with fleshless arms beckon him to join their awful company.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Vainly he tried to forget his sorrows in sleep; no sooner would he close his eye-lids, than the band of skeletons would seem to rush towards him, and with fleshless arms beckon him to join their awful company.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Slowly, slowly passed the hours away.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Vainly he tried to forget his sorrows in sleep; no sooner would he close his eye-lids, than the band of skeletons would seem to rush towards him, and with fleshless arms beckon him to join their awful company.
sorrowsnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊz/
plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Vainly he tried to forget his sorrows in sleep; no sooner would he close his eye-lids, than the band of skeletons would seem to rush towards him, and with fleshless arms beckon him to join their awful company.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading His soul recoiled from the idea of suicide, as a heinous crime in the sight of Heaven, or he would have dashed his brains out against the walls of his prison, and thus put an end to his misery.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Numbed with cold, and paralyzed with the terrors of his situation, Sydney was at last sinking into a state of insensibility, when he was aroused by the loud noise caused by the opening of the dungeon door, and the gleam of a lantern flashed upon him.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading _Showing how Sydney was tortured in the Chamber of Death, and how he made his escape through the City Sewers._ Groping his way to the extremity of the dungeon, Frank sat down upon the stone steps, his mind a prey to feelings of keenest horror and despair.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading _Showing how Sydney was tortured in the Chamber of Death, and how he made his escape through the City Sewers._ Groping his way to the extremity of the dungeon, Frank sat down upon the stone steps, his mind a prey to feelings of keenest horror and despair.
suicidenounUS /ˈsuːəsaɪd/
the act of killing yourself
From this reading His soul recoiled from the idea of suicide, as a heinous crime in the sight of Heaven, or he would have dashed his brains out against the walls of his prison, and thus put an end to his misery.
SydneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
From this reading _Showing how Sydney was tortured in the Chamber of Death, and how he made his escape through the City Sewers._ Groping his way to the extremity of the dungeon, Frank sat down upon the stone steps, his mind a prey to feelings of keenest horror and despair.
terrorsnounUS /ˈterərz/
plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Numbed with cold, and paralyzed with the terrors of his situation, Sydney was at last sinking into a state of insensibility, when he was aroused by the loud noise caused by the opening of the dungeon door, and the gleam of a lantern flashed upon him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Vainly he tried to forget his sorrows in sleep; no sooner would he close his eye-lids, than the band of skeletons would seem to rush towards him, and with fleshless arms beckon him to join their awful company.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Showing how Sydney was tortured in the Chamber of Death, and how he made his escape through the City Sewers._ Groping his way to the extremity of the dungeon, Frank sat down upon the stone steps, his mind a prey to feelings of keenest horror and despair.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Vainly he tried to forget his sorrows in sleep; no sooner would he close his eye-lids, than the band of skeletons would seem to rush towards him, and with fleshless arms beckon him to join their awful company.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading _Showing how Sydney was tortured in the Chamber of Death, and how he made his escape through the City Sewers._ Groping his way to the extremity of the dungeon, Frank sat down upon the stone steps, his mind a prey to feelings of keenest horror and despair.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading His soul recoiled from the idea of suicide, as a heinous crime in the sight of Heaven, or he would have dashed his brains out against the walls of his prison, and thus put an end to his misery.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Showing how Sydney was tortured in the Chamber of Death, and how he made his escape through the City Sewers._ Groping his way to the extremity of the dungeon, Frank sat down upon the stone steps, his mind a prey to feelings of keenest horror and despair.
torturedadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrtʃərd/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading _Showing how Sydney was tortured in the Chamber of Death, and how he made his escape through the City Sewers._ Groping his way to the extremity of the dungeon, Frank sat down upon the stone steps, his mind a prey to feelings of keenest horror and despair.
in the direction of
From this reading Vainly he tried to forget his sorrows in sleep; no sooner would he close his eye-lids, than the band of skeletons would seem to rush towards him, and with fleshless arms beckon him to join their awful company.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Vainly he tried to forget his sorrows in sleep; no sooner would he close his eye-lids, than the band of skeletons would seem to rush towards him, and with fleshless arms beckon him to join their awful company.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _Showing how Sydney was tortured in the Chamber of Death, and how he made his escape through the City Sewers._ Groping his way to the extremity of the dungeon, Frank sat down upon the stone steps, his mind a prey to feelings of keenest horror and despair.
VainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading Vainly he tried to forget his sorrows in sleep; no sooner would he close his eye-lids, than the band of skeletons would seem to rush towards him, and with fleshless arms beckon him to join their awful company.
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 His soul recoiled from the idea of suicide, as a heinous crime in the sight of Heaven, or he would have dashed his brains out against the walls of his prison, and thus put an end to his misery.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Showing how Sydney was tortured in the Chamber of Death, and how he made his escape through the City Sewers._ Groping his way to the extremity of the dungeon, Frank sat down upon the stone steps, his mind a prey to feelings of keenest horror and despair.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _Showing how Sydney was tortured in the Chamber of Death, and how he made his escape through the City Sewers._ Groping his way to the extremity of the dungeon, Frank sat down upon the stone steps, his mind a prey to feelings of keenest horror and despair.
at the time that
From this reading Numbed with cold, and paralyzed with the terrors of his situation, Sydney was at last sinking into a state of insensibility, when he was aroused by the loud noise caused by the opening of the dungeon door, and the gleam of a lantern flashed upon him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Vainly he tried to forget his sorrows in sleep; no sooner would he close his eye-lids, than the band of skeletons would seem to rush towards him, and with fleshless arms beckon him to join their awful company.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His soul recoiled from the idea of suicide, as a heinous crime in the sight of Heaven, or he would have dashed his brains out against the walls of his prison, and thus put an end to his misery.
