used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As we passed into a dark hall in the wing, I noticed that it was closed by an iron gate with a grating.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As we passed into a dark hall in the wing, I noticed that it was closed by an iron gate with a grating.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A strange noise, as of shuffling feet and the howling of infuriated animals, rang through the hall.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading A strange noise, as of shuffling feet and the howling of infuriated animals, rang through the hall.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I followed the housekeeper as she led the way timidly to my room.
bedchambernounUS /ˈbedtʃeɪmbər/
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading Bidding the housekeeper good night, and taking the candle, I entered my bedchamber.
BiddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Bidding the housekeeper good night, and taking the candle, I entered my bedchamber.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As we passed into a dark hall in the wing, I noticed that it was closed by an iron gate with a grating.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading Bidding the housekeeper good night, and taking the candle, I entered my bedchamber.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading As we passed into a dark hall in the wing, I noticed that it was closed by an iron gate with a grating.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading Three of the doors on the corridor were likewise grated.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading As we passed into a dark hall in the wing, I noticed that it was closed by an iron gate with a grating.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Three of the doors on the corridor were likewise grated.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Bidding the housekeeper good night, and taking the candle, I entered my bedchamber.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A strange noise, as of shuffling feet and the howling of infuriated animals, rang through the hall.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading I followed the housekeeper as she led the way timidly to my room.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading As we passed into a dark hall in the wing, I noticed that it was closed by an iron gate with a grating.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Bidding the housekeeper good night, and taking the candle, I entered my bedchamber.
gratedverbUS /ˈɡreɪtɪd/
past form of “grate” — furnish with a grate
From this reading Three of the doors on the corridor were likewise grated.
gratingnounUS /ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/
a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
From this reading As we passed into a dark hall in the wing, I noticed that it was closed by an iron gate with a grating.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading As we passed into a dark hall in the wing, I noticed that it was closed by an iron gate with a grating.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading I followed the housekeeper as she led the way timidly to my room.
howlingnounUS /ˈhaʊlɪŋ/
a long loud emotional utterance
From this reading A strange noise, as of shuffling feet and the howling of infuriated animals, rang through the hall.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I followed the housekeeper as she led the way timidly to my room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As we passed into a dark hall in the wing, I noticed that it was closed by an iron gate with a grating.
infuriatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfjʊrieɪtɪd/
marked by extreme anger
From this reading A strange noise, as of shuffling feet and the howling of infuriated animals, rang through the hall.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As we passed into a dark hall in the wing, I noticed that it was closed by an iron gate with a grating.
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 As we passed into a dark hall in the wing, I noticed that it was closed by an iron gate with a grating.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As we passed into a dark hall in the wing, I noticed that it was closed by an iron gate with a grating.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading I followed the housekeeper as she led the way timidly to my room.
in like or similar manner
From this reading Three of the doors on the corridor were likewise grated.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I followed the housekeeper as she led the way timidly to my room.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Bidding the housekeeper good night, and taking the candle, I entered my bedchamber.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading A strange noise, as of shuffling feet and the howling of infuriated animals, rang through the hall.
being perceived or observed
From this reading As we passed into a dark hall in the wing, I noticed that it was closed by an iron gate with a grating.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Three of the doors on the corridor were likewise grated.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Three of the doors on the corridor were likewise grated.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As we passed into a dark hall in the wing, I noticed that it was closed by an iron gate with a grating.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading A strange noise, as of shuffling feet and the howling of infuriated animals, rang through the hall.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I followed the housekeeper as she led the way timidly to my room.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I followed the housekeeper as she led the way timidly to my room.
shufflingnounUS /ˈʃʌflɪŋ/
walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet
From this reading A strange noise, as of shuffling feet and the howling of infuriated animals, rang through the hall.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A strange noise, as of shuffling feet and the howling of infuriated animals, rang through the hall.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Bidding the housekeeper good night, and taking the candle, I entered my bedchamber.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As we passed into a dark hall in the wing, I noticed that it was closed by an iron gate with a grating.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I followed the housekeeper as she led the way timidly to my room.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three of the doors on the corridor were likewise grated.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A strange noise, as of shuffling feet and the howling of infuriated animals, rang through the hall.
timidlyadverbUS /ˈtɪmədli/
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading I followed the housekeeper as she led the way timidly to my room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I followed the housekeeper as she led the way timidly to my room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As we passed into a dark hall in the wing, I noticed that it was closed by an iron gate with a grating.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I followed the housekeeper as she led the way timidly to my room.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As we passed into a dark hall in the wing, I noticed that it was closed by an iron gate with a grating.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Three of the doors on the corridor were likewise grated.
wingnounUS /wɪŋ/
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading As we passed into a dark hall in the wing, I noticed that it was closed by an iron gate with a grating.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As we passed into a dark hall in the wing, I noticed that it was closed by an iron gate with a grating.
