used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A vertical section of this kennel, as Phœbus had so justly styled it, would have made a triangle.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Claude Frollo (for we presume that the reader, more intelligent than Phœbus, has seen in this whole adventure no other surly monk than the archdeacon), Claude Frollo groped about for several moments in the dark lair into which the captain had bolted him.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly, Claude crouched down in the dust, and the plaster which cracked beneath him; his head was on fire; rummaging around him with his hands, he found on the floor a bit of broken glass, which he pressed to his brow, and whose coolness afforded him some relief.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Claude Frollo (for we presume that the reader, more intelligent than Phœbus, has seen in this whole adventure no other surly monk than the archdeacon), Claude Frollo groped about for several moments in the dark lair into which the captain had bolted him.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading Accordingly, Claude crouched down in the dust, and the plaster which cracked beneath him; his head was on fire; rummaging around him with his hands, he found on the floor a bit of broken glass, which he pressed to his brow, and whose coolness afforded him some relief.
air-hole
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From this reading Moreover, there was neither window nor air-hole, and the slope of the roof prevented one from standing upright.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was one of those nooks which architects sometimes reserve at the point of junction between the roof and the supporting wall.
archdeaconnoun
(Anglican Church) an ecclesiastical dignitary usually ranking just below a bishop
From this reading Claude Frollo (for we presume that the reader, more intelligent than Phœbus, has seen in this whole adventure no other surly monk than the archdeacon), Claude Frollo groped about for several moments in the dark lair into which the captain had bolted him.
architectsnounUS /ˈɑːrkətekts/
plural of “architect” — someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading It was one of those nooks which architects sometimes reserve at the point of junction between the roof and the supporting wall.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Accordingly, Claude crouched down in the dust, and the plaster which cracked beneath him; his head was on fire; rummaging around him with his hands, he found on the floor a bit of broken glass, which he pressed to his brow, and whose coolness afforded him some relief.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A vertical section of this kennel, as Phœbus had so justly styled it, would have made a triangle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was one of those nooks which architects sometimes reserve at the point of junction between the roof and the supporting wall.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Accordingly, Claude crouched down in the dust, and the plaster which cracked beneath him; his head was on fire; rummaging around him with his hands, he found on the floor a bit of broken glass, which he pressed to his brow, and whose coolness afforded him some relief.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was one of those nooks which architects sometimes reserve at the point of junction between the roof and the supporting wall.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Accordingly, Claude crouched down in the dust, and the plaster which cracked beneath him; his head was on fire; rummaging around him with his hands, he found on the floor a bit of broken glass, which he pressed to his brow, and whose coolness afforded him some relief.
boltedverbUS /ˈboʊltəd/
past form of “bolt” — move or jump suddenly
From this reading Claude Frollo (for we presume that the reader, more intelligent than Phœbus, has seen in this whole adventure no other surly monk than the archdeacon), Claude Frollo groped about for several moments in the dark lair into which the captain had bolted him.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Accordingly, Claude crouched down in the dust, and the plaster which cracked beneath him; his head was on fire; rummaging around him with his hands, he found on the floor a bit of broken glass, which he pressed to his brow, and whose coolness afforded him some relief.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Accordingly, Claude crouched down in the dust, and the plaster which cracked beneath him; his head was on fire; rummaging around him with his hands, he found on the floor a bit of broken glass, which he pressed to his brow, and whose coolness afforded him some relief.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Claude Frollo (for we presume that the reader, more intelligent than Phœbus, has seen in this whole adventure no other surly monk than the archdeacon), Claude Frollo groped about for several moments in the dark lair into which the captain had bolted him.
Claude
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From this reading Claude Frollo (for we presume that the reader, more intelligent than Phœbus, has seen in this whole adventure no other surly monk than the archdeacon), Claude Frollo groped about for several moments in the dark lair into which the captain had bolted him.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading Accordingly, Claude crouched down in the dust, and the plaster which cracked beneath him; his head was on fire; rummaging around him with his hands, he found on the floor a bit of broken glass, which he pressed to his brow, and whose coolness afforded him some relief.
crackedadjectiveUS /krækt/
used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure
From this reading Accordingly, Claude crouched down in the dust, and the plaster which cracked beneath him; his head was on fire; rummaging around him with his hands, he found on the floor a bit of broken glass, which he pressed to his brow, and whose coolness afforded him some relief.
crouchedverbUS /kraʊtʃt/
past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading Accordingly, Claude crouched down in the dust, and the plaster which cracked beneath him; his head was on fire; rummaging around him with his hands, he found on the floor a bit of broken glass, which he pressed to his brow, and whose coolness afforded him some relief.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Claude Frollo (for we presume that the reader, more intelligent than Phœbus, has seen in this whole adventure no other surly monk than the archdeacon), Claude Frollo groped about for several moments in the dark lair into which the captain had bolted him.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Accordingly, Claude crouched down in the dust, and the plaster which cracked beneath him; his head was on fire; rummaging around him with his hands, he found on the floor a bit of broken glass, which he pressed to his brow, and whose coolness afforded him some relief.
remove the dust from
From this reading Accordingly, Claude crouched down in the dust, and the plaster which cracked beneath him; his head was on fire; rummaging around him with his hands, he found on the floor a bit of broken glass, which he pressed to his brow, and whose coolness afforded him some relief.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Accordingly, Claude crouched down in the dust, and the plaster which cracked beneath him; his head was on fire; rummaging around him with his hands, he found on the floor a bit of broken glass, which he pressed to his brow, and whose coolness afforded him some relief.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Accordingly, Claude crouched down in the dust, and the plaster which cracked beneath him; his head was on fire; rummaging around him with his hands, he found on the floor a bit of broken glass, which he pressed to his brow, and whose coolness afforded him some relief.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Claude Frollo (for we presume that the reader, more intelligent than Phœbus, has seen in this whole adventure no other surly monk than the archdeacon), Claude Frollo groped about for several moments in the dark lair into which the captain had bolted him.
set up or found
From this reading Accordingly, Claude crouched down in the dust, and the plaster which cracked beneath him; his head was on fire; rummaging around him with his hands, he found on the floor a bit of broken glass, which he pressed to his brow, and whose coolness afforded him some relief.
Frollo
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From this reading Claude Frollo (for we presume that the reader, more intelligent than Phœbus, has seen in this whole adventure no other surly monk than the archdeacon), Claude Frollo groped about for several moments in the dark lair into which the captain had bolted him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Moreover, there was neither window nor air-hole, and the slope of the roof prevented one from standing upright.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Accordingly, Claude crouched down in the dust, and the plaster which cracked beneath him; his head was on fire; rummaging around him with his hands, he found on the floor a bit of broken glass, which he pressed to his brow, and whose coolness afforded him some relief.
gropedverbUS /ɡroʊpt/
past form of “grope” — feel about uncertainly or blindly
From this reading Claude Frollo (for we presume that the reader, more intelligent than Phœbus, has seen in this whole adventure no other surly monk than the archdeacon), Claude Frollo groped about for several moments in the dark lair into which the captain had bolted him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Claude Frollo (for we presume that the reader, more intelligent than Phœbus, has seen in this whole adventure no other surly monk than the archdeacon), Claude Frollo groped about for several moments in the dark lair into which the captain had bolted him.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Accordingly, Claude crouched down in the dust, and the plaster which cracked beneath him; his head was on fire; rummaging around him with his hands, he found on the floor a bit of broken glass, which he pressed to his brow, and whose coolness afforded him some relief.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Claude Frollo (for we presume that the reader, more intelligent than Phœbus, has seen in this whole adventure no other surly monk than the archdeacon), Claude Frollo groped about for several moments in the dark lair into which the captain had bolted him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A vertical section of this kennel, as Phœbus had so justly styled it, would have made a triangle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Accordingly, Claude crouched down in the dust, and the plaster which cracked beneath him; his head was on fire; rummaging around him with his hands, he found on the floor a bit of broken glass, which he pressed to his brow, and whose coolness afforded him some relief.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Accordingly, Claude crouched down in the dust, and the plaster which cracked beneath him; his head was on fire; rummaging around him with his hands, he found on the floor a bit of broken glass, which he pressed to his brow, and whose coolness afforded him some relief.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Claude Frollo (for we presume that the reader, more intelligent than Phœbus, has seen in this whole adventure no other surly monk than the archdeacon), Claude Frollo groped about for several moments in the dark lair into which the captain had bolted him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Accordingly, Claude crouched down in the dust, and the plaster which cracked beneath him; his head was on fire; rummaging around him with his hands, he found on the floor a bit of broken glass, which he pressed to his brow, and whose coolness afforded him some relief.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Claude Frollo (for we presume that the reader, more intelligent than Phœbus, has seen in this whole adventure no other surly monk than the archdeacon), Claude Frollo groped about for several moments in the dark lair into which the captain had bolted him.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading Claude Frollo (for we presume that the reader, more intelligent than Phœbus, has seen in this whole adventure no other surly monk than the archdeacon), Claude Frollo groped about for several moments in the dark lair into which the captain had bolted him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Claude Frollo (for we presume that the reader, more intelligent than Phœbus, has seen in this whole adventure no other surly monk than the archdeacon), Claude Frollo groped about for several moments in the dark lair into which the captain had bolted him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was one of those nooks which architects sometimes reserve at the point of junction between the roof and the supporting wall.
junctionnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the place where two or more things come together
From this reading It was one of those nooks which architects sometimes reserve at the point of junction between the roof and the supporting wall.
justlyadverbUS /ˈdʒʌstli/
with honesty
From this reading A vertical section of this kennel, as Phœbus had so justly styled it, would have made a triangle.
kennelnounUS /ˈkenəl/
outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog
From this reading A vertical section of this kennel, as Phœbus had so justly styled it, would have made a triangle.
lairnounUS /ler/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading Claude Frollo (for we presume that the reader, more intelligent than Phœbus, has seen in this whole adventure no other surly monk than the archdeacon), Claude Frollo groped about for several moments in the dark lair into which the captain had bolted him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A vertical section of this kennel, as Phœbus had so justly styled it, would have made a triangle.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Claude Frollo (for we presume that the reader, more intelligent than Phœbus, has seen in this whole adventure no other surly monk than the archdeacon), Claude Frollo groped about for several moments in the dark lair into which the captain had bolted him.
monknounUS /mʌŋk/
a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading Claude Frollo (for we presume that the reader, more intelligent than Phœbus, has seen in this whole adventure no other surly monk than the archdeacon), Claude Frollo groped about for several moments in the dark lair into which the captain had bolted him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Claude Frollo (for we presume that the reader, more intelligent than Phœbus, has seen in this whole adventure no other surly monk than the archdeacon), Claude Frollo groped about for several moments in the dark lair into which the captain had bolted him.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, there was neither window nor air-hole, and the slope of the roof prevented one from standing upright.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Moreover, there was neither window nor air-hole, and the slope of the roof prevented one from standing upright.
not any; not one
From this reading Claude Frollo (for we presume that the reader, more intelligent than Phœbus, has seen in this whole adventure no other surly monk than the archdeacon), Claude Frollo groped about for several moments in the dark lair into which the captain had bolted him.
nooksnounUS /nʊks/
plural of “nook” — a sheltered and secluded place
From this reading It was one of those nooks which architects sometimes reserve at the point of junction between the roof and the supporting wall.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Moreover, there was neither window nor air-hole, and the slope of the roof prevented one from standing upright.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was one of those nooks which architects sometimes reserve at the point of junction between the roof and the supporting wall.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Accordingly, Claude crouched down in the dust, and the plaster which cracked beneath him; his head was on fire; rummaging around him with his hands, he found on the floor a bit of broken glass, which he pressed to his brow, and whose coolness afforded him some relief.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was one of those nooks which architects sometimes reserve at the point of junction between the roof and the supporting wall.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Claude Frollo (for we presume that the reader, more intelligent than Phœbus, has seen in this whole adventure no other surly monk than the archdeacon), Claude Frollo groped about for several moments in the dark lair into which the captain had bolted him.
Phœbus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Claude Frollo (for we presume that the reader, more intelligent than Phœbus, has seen in this whole adventure no other surly monk than the archdeacon), Claude Frollo groped about for several moments in the dark lair into which the captain had bolted him.
plasterverbUS /ˈplæstər/
apply a heavy coat to
From this reading Accordingly, Claude crouched down in the dust, and the plaster which cracked beneath him; his head was on fire; rummaging around him with his hands, he found on the floor a bit of broken glass, which he pressed to his brow, and whose coolness afforded him some relief.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It was one of those nooks which architects sometimes reserve at the point of junction between the roof and the supporting wall.
compacted by ironing
From this reading Accordingly, Claude crouched down in the dust, and the plaster which cracked beneath him; his head was on fire; rummaging around him with his hands, he found on the floor a bit of broken glass, which he pressed to his brow, and whose coolness afforded him some relief.
presumeverbUS /prɪˈzuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading Claude Frollo (for we presume that the reader, more intelligent than Phœbus, has seen in this whole adventure no other surly monk than the archdeacon), Claude Frollo groped about for several moments in the dark lair into which the captain had bolted him.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Moreover, there was neither window nor air-hole, and the slope of the roof prevented one from standing upright.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Claude Frollo (for we presume that the reader, more intelligent than Phœbus, has seen in this whole adventure no other surly monk than the archdeacon), Claude Frollo groped about for several moments in the dark lair into which the captain had bolted him.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Accordingly, Claude crouched down in the dust, and the plaster which cracked beneath him; his head was on fire; rummaging around him with his hands, he found on the floor a bit of broken glass, which he pressed to his brow, and whose coolness afforded him some relief.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading It was one of those nooks which architects sometimes reserve at the point of junction between the roof and the supporting wall.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading It was one of those nooks which architects sometimes reserve at the point of junction between the roof and the supporting wall.
rummagingverbUS /ˈrʌmɪdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “rummage” — search haphazardly
From this reading Accordingly, Claude crouched down in the dust, and the plaster which cracked beneath him; his head was on fire; rummaging around him with his hands, he found on the floor a bit of broken glass, which he pressed to his brow, and whose coolness afforded him some relief.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading A vertical section of this kennel, as Phœbus had so justly styled it, would have made a triangle.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Claude Frollo (for we presume that the reader, more intelligent than Phœbus, has seen in this whole adventure no other surly monk than the archdeacon), Claude Frollo groped about for several moments in the dark lair into which the captain had bolted him.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Claude Frollo (for we presume that the reader, more intelligent than Phœbus, has seen in this whole adventure no other surly monk than the archdeacon), Claude Frollo groped about for several moments in the dark lair into which the captain had bolted him.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading Moreover, there was neither window nor air-hole, and the slope of the roof prevented one from standing upright.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A vertical section of this kennel, as Phœbus had so justly styled it, would have made a triangle.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Accordingly, Claude crouched down in the dust, and the plaster which cracked beneath him; his head was on fire; rummaging around him with his hands, he found on the floor a bit of broken glass, which he pressed to his brow, and whose coolness afforded him some relief.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading It was one of those nooks which architects sometimes reserve at the point of junction between the roof and the supporting wall.
having a supporting base
From this reading Moreover, there was neither window nor air-hole, and the slope of the roof prevented one from standing upright.
styledverbUS /staɪld/
past form of “style” — designate by an identifying term
From this reading A vertical section of this kennel, as Phœbus had so justly styled it, would have made a triangle.
supportingadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
furnishing support and encouragement
From this reading It was one of those nooks which architects sometimes reserve at the point of junction between the roof and the supporting wall.
surlyadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrli/
inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace
From this reading Claude Frollo (for we presume that the reader, more intelligent than Phœbus, has seen in this whole adventure no other surly monk than the archdeacon), Claude Frollo groped about for several moments in the dark lair into which the captain had bolted him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Claude Frollo (for we presume that the reader, more intelligent than Phœbus, has seen in this whole adventure no other surly monk than the archdeacon), Claude Frollo groped about for several moments in the dark lair into which the captain had bolted him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Claude Frollo (for we presume that the reader, more intelligent than Phœbus, has seen in this whole adventure no other surly monk than the archdeacon), Claude Frollo groped about for several moments in the dark lair into which the captain had bolted him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Claude Frollo (for we presume that the reader, more intelligent than Phœbus, has seen in this whole adventure no other surly monk than the archdeacon), Claude Frollo groped about for several moments in the dark lair into which the captain had bolted him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Moreover, there was neither window nor air-hole, and the slope of the roof prevented one from standing upright.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Claude Frollo (for we presume that the reader, more intelligent than Phœbus, has seen in this whole adventure no other surly monk than the archdeacon), Claude Frollo groped about for several moments in the dark lair into which the captain had bolted him.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was one of those nooks which architects sometimes reserve at the point of junction between the roof and the supporting wall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Accordingly, Claude crouched down in the dust, and the plaster which cracked beneath him; his head was on fire; rummaging around him with his hands, he found on the floor a bit of broken glass, which he pressed to his brow, and whose coolness afforded him some relief.
trianglenounUS /ˈtraɪæŋɡəl/
a three-sided polygon
From this reading A vertical section of this kennel, as Phœbus had so justly styled it, would have made a triangle.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading Moreover, there was neither window nor air-hole, and the slope of the roof prevented one from standing upright.
verticaladjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrtɪkəl/
at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line
From this reading A vertical section of this kennel, as Phœbus had so justly styled it, would have made a triangle.
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 It was one of those nooks which architects sometimes reserve at the point of junction between the roof and the supporting wall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was one of those nooks which architects sometimes reserve at the point of junction between the roof and the supporting wall.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Claude Frollo (for we presume that the reader, more intelligent than Phœbus, has seen in this whole adventure no other surly monk than the archdeacon), Claude Frollo groped about for several moments in the dark lair into which the captain had bolted him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Claude Frollo (for we presume that the reader, more intelligent than Phœbus, has seen in this whole adventure no other surly monk than the archdeacon), Claude Frollo groped about for several moments in the dark lair into which the captain had bolted him.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Claude Frollo (for we presume that the reader, more intelligent than Phœbus, has seen in this whole adventure no other surly monk than the archdeacon), Claude Frollo groped about for several moments in the dark lair into which the captain had bolted him.
belonging to which person
From this reading Accordingly, Claude crouched down in the dust, and the plaster which cracked beneath him; his head was on fire; rummaging around him with his hands, he found on the floor a bit of broken glass, which he pressed to his brow, and whose coolness afforded him some relief.
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 Moreover, there was neither window nor air-hole, and the slope of the roof prevented one from standing upright.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Accordingly, Claude crouched down in the dust, and the plaster which cracked beneath him; his head was on fire; rummaging around him with his hands, he found on the floor a bit of broken glass, which he pressed to his brow, and whose coolness afforded him some relief.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A vertical section of this kennel, as Phœbus had so justly styled it, would have made a triangle.
