Chapter XXVIII

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

From this reading HOW PRINCE ROEL GOT FREE Little doubt remaining in the minds of the three men as to the identity of the masked prisoner, it had been agreed that a determined attempt to release him should be made that night.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading So absorbed did he seem in his book that for some time a tapping on the glass failed to rouse his attention.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Accordingly, in pursuance of a carefully devised plan, they set out together after dark, and making their way to Rozsnyo climbed the wall, and crawled along the roof until they reached the barred skylight.

later than; following

From this reading Accordingly, in pursuance of a carefully devised plan, they set out together after dark, and making their way to Rozsnyo climbed the wall, and crawled along the roof until they reached the barred skylight.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading HOW PRINCE ROEL GOT FREE Little doubt remaining in the minds of the three men as to the identity of the masked prisoner, it had been agreed that a determined attempt to release him should be made that night.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Accordingly, in pursuance of a carefully devised plan, they set out together after dark, and making their way to Rozsnyo climbed the wall, and crawled along the roof until they reached the barred skylight.

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

From this reading Accordingly, in pursuance of a carefully devised plan, they set out together after dark, and making their way to Rozsnyo climbed the wall, and crawled along the roof until they reached the barred skylight.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading As they approached they saw that the light, without which their plan would have been frustrated, was there, and when they came to the grating and looked down, the figure of the masked man was sitting at the table reading.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading HOW PRINCE ROEL GOT FREE Little doubt remaining in the minds of the three men as to the identity of the masked prisoner, it had been agreed that a determined attempt to release him should be made that night.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As they approached they saw that the light, without which their plan would have been frustrated, was there, and when they came to the grating and looked down, the figure of the masked man was sitting at the table reading.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading HOW PRINCE ROEL GOT FREE Little doubt remaining in the minds of the three men as to the identity of the masked prisoner, it had been agreed that a determined attempt to release him should be made that night.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading So absorbed did he seem in his book that for some time a tapping on the glass failed to rouse his attention.

preventing entry or exit or a course of action

From this reading Accordingly, in pursuance of a carefully devised plan, they set out together after dark, and making their way to Rozsnyo climbed the wall, and crawled along the roof until they reached the barred skylight.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading HOW PRINCE ROEL GOT FREE Little doubt remaining in the minds of the three men as to the identity of the masked prisoner, it had been agreed that a determined attempt to release him should be made that night.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading HOW PRINCE ROEL GOT FREE Little doubt remaining in the minds of the three men as to the identity of the masked prisoner, it had been agreed that a determined attempt to release him should be made that night.

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

From this reading So absorbed did he seem in his book that for some time a tapping on the glass failed to rouse his attention.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At length, however, he looked up with a start, listened eagerly, they could tell that, but whether in fear or joy the hideous mask effectually concealed.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading As they approached they saw that the light, without which their plan would have been frustrated, was there, and when they came to the grating and looked down, the figure of the masked man was sitting at the table reading.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Accordingly, in pursuance of a carefully devised plan, they set out together after dark, and making their way to Rozsnyo climbed the wall, and crawled along the roof until they reached the barred skylight.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading Accordingly, in pursuance of a carefully devised plan, they set out together after dark, and making their way to Rozsnyo climbed the wall, and crawled along the roof until they reached the barred skylight.

not accessible to view

From this reading At length, however, he looked up with a start, listened eagerly, they could tell that, but whether in fear or joy the hideous mask effectually concealed.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading At length, however, he looked up with a start, listened eagerly, they could tell that, but whether in fear or joy the hideous mask effectually concealed.

past form of “crawl” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading Accordingly, in pursuance of a carefully devised plan, they set out together after dark, and making their way to Rozsnyo climbed the wall, and crawled along the roof until they reached the barred skylight.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Accordingly, in pursuance of a carefully devised plan, they set out together after dark, and making their way to Rozsnyo climbed the wall, and crawled along the roof until they reached the barred skylight.

characterized by great determination

From this reading HOW PRINCE ROEL GOT FREE Little doubt remaining in the minds of the three men as to the identity of the masked prisoner, it had been agreed that a determined attempt to release him should be made that night.

past form of “devise” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading Accordingly, in pursuance of a carefully devised plan, they set out together after dark, and making their way to Rozsnyo climbed the wall, and crawled along the roof until they reached the barred skylight.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading So absorbed did he seem in his book that for some time a tapping on the glass failed to rouse his attention.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading HOW PRINCE ROEL GOT FREE Little doubt remaining in the minds of the three men as to the identity of the masked prisoner, it had been agreed that a determined attempt to release him should be made that night.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading As they approached they saw that the light, without which their plan would have been frustrated, was there, and when they came to the grating and looked down, the figure of the masked man was sitting at the table reading.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading At length, however, he looked up with a start, listened eagerly, they could tell that, but whether in fear or joy the hideous mask effectually concealed.

in an effectual manner

From this reading At length, however, he looked up with a start, listened eagerly, they could tell that, but whether in fear or joy the hideous mask effectually concealed.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading So absorbed did he seem in his book that for some time a tapping on the glass failed to rouse his attention.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading At length, however, he looked up with a start, listened eagerly, they could tell that, but whether in fear or joy the hideous mask effectually concealed.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading As they approached they saw that the light, without which their plan would have been frustrated, was there, and when they came to the grating and looked down, the figure of the masked man was sitting at the table reading.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading So absorbed did he seem in his book that for some time a tapping on the glass failed to rouse his attention.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading HOW PRINCE ROEL GOT FREE Little doubt remaining in the minds of the three men as to the identity of the masked prisoner, it had been agreed that a determined attempt to release him should be made that night.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading As they approached they saw that the light, without which their plan would have been frustrated, was there, and when they came to the grating and looked down, the figure of the masked man was sitting at the table reading.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading So absorbed did he seem in his book that for some time a tapping on the glass failed to rouse his attention.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading HOW PRINCE ROEL GOT FREE Little doubt remaining in the minds of the three men as to the identity of the masked prisoner, it had been agreed that a determined attempt to release him should be made that night.

a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air

From this reading As they approached they saw that the light, without which their plan would have been frustrated, was there, and when they came to the grating and looked down, the figure of the masked man was sitting at the table reading.

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

From this reading HOW PRINCE ROEL GOT FREE Little doubt remaining in the minds of the three men as to the identity of the masked prisoner, it had been agreed that a determined attempt to release him should be made that night.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading As they approached they saw that the light, without which their plan would have been frustrated, was there, and when they came to the grating and looked down, the figure of the masked man was sitting at the table reading.

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

From this reading So absorbed did he seem in his book that for some time a tapping on the glass failed to rouse his attention.

grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror

From this reading At length, however, he looked up with a start, listened eagerly, they could tell that, but whether in fear or joy the hideous mask effectually concealed.

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

From this reading HOW PRINCE ROEL GOT FREE Little doubt remaining in the minds of the three men as to the identity of the masked prisoner, it had been agreed that a determined attempt to release him should be made that night.

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

From this reading So absorbed did he seem in his book that for some time a tapping on the glass failed to rouse his attention.

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

From this reading HOW PRINCE ROEL GOT FREE Little doubt remaining in the minds of the three men as to the identity of the masked prisoner, it had been agreed that a determined attempt to release him should be made that night.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading At length, however, he looked up with a start, listened eagerly, they could tell that, but whether in fear or joy the hideous mask effectually concealed.

the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity

From this reading HOW PRINCE ROEL GOT FREE Little doubt remaining in the minds of the three men as to the identity of the masked prisoner, it had been agreed that a determined attempt to release him should be made that night.

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

From this reading HOW PRINCE ROEL GOT FREE Little doubt remaining in the minds of the three men as to the identity of the masked prisoner, it had been agreed that a determined attempt to release him should be made that night.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HOW PRINCE ROEL GOT FREE Little doubt remaining in the minds of the three men as to the identity of the masked prisoner, it had been agreed that a determined attempt to release him should be made that night.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading At length, however, he looked up with a start, listened eagerly, they could tell that, but whether in fear or joy the hideous mask effectually concealed.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading At length, however, he looked up with a start, listened eagerly, they could tell that, but whether in fear or joy the hideous mask effectually concealed.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading As they approached they saw that the light, without which their plan would have been frustrated, was there, and when they came to the grating and looked down, the figure of the masked man was sitting at the table reading.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading At length, however, he looked up with a start, listened eagerly, they could tell that, but whether in fear or joy the hideous mask effectually concealed.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading HOW PRINCE ROEL GOT FREE Little doubt remaining in the minds of the three men as to the identity of the masked prisoner, it had been agreed that a determined attempt to release him should be made that night.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading As they approached they saw that the light, without which their plan would have been frustrated, was there, and when they came to the grating and looked down, the figure of the masked man was sitting at the table reading.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading HOW PRINCE ROEL GOT FREE Little doubt remaining in the minds of the three men as to the identity of the masked prisoner, it had been agreed that a determined attempt to release him should be made that night.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Accordingly, in pursuance of a carefully devised plan, they set out together after dark, and making their way to Rozsnyo climbed the wall, and crawled along the roof until they reached the barred skylight.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading As they approached they saw that the light, without which their plan would have been frustrated, was there, and when they came to the grating and looked down, the figure of the masked man was sitting at the table reading.

hide under a false appearance

From this reading At length, however, he looked up with a start, listened eagerly, they could tell that, but whether in fear or joy the hideous mask effectually concealed.

having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading

From this reading HOW PRINCE ROEL GOT FREE Little doubt remaining in the minds of the three men as to the identity of the masked prisoner, it had been agreed that a determined attempt to release him should be made that night.

the force of workers available

From this reading HOW PRINCE ROEL GOT FREE Little doubt remaining in the minds of the three men as to the identity of the masked prisoner, it had been agreed that a determined attempt to release him should be made that night.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading HOW PRINCE ROEL GOT FREE Little doubt remaining in the minds of the three men as to the identity of the masked prisoner, it had been agreed that a determined attempt to release him should be made that night.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading HOW PRINCE ROEL GOT FREE Little doubt remaining in the minds of the three men as to the identity of the masked prisoner, it had been agreed that a determined attempt to release him should be made that night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW PRINCE ROEL GOT FREE Little doubt remaining in the minds of the three men as to the identity of the masked prisoner, it had been agreed that a determined attempt to release him should be made that night.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading So absorbed did he seem in his book that for some time a tapping on the glass failed to rouse his attention.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading At length, however, he looked up with a start, listened eagerly, they could tell that, but whether in fear or joy the hideous mask effectually concealed.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Accordingly, in pursuance of a carefully devised plan, they set out together after dark, and making their way to Rozsnyo climbed the wall, and crawled along the roof until they reached the barred skylight.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Accordingly, in pursuance of a carefully devised plan, they set out together after dark, and making their way to Rozsnyo climbed the wall, and crawled along the roof until they reached the barred skylight.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading HOW PRINCE ROEL GOT FREE Little doubt remaining in the minds of the three men as to the identity of the masked prisoner, it had been agreed that a determined attempt to release him should be made that night.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading HOW PRINCE ROEL GOT FREE Little doubt remaining in the minds of the three men as to the identity of the masked prisoner, it had been agreed that a determined attempt to release him should be made that night.

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

From this reading Accordingly, in pursuance of a carefully devised plan, they set out together after dark, and making their way to Rozsnyo climbed the wall, and crawled along the roof until they reached the barred skylight.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Accordingly, in pursuance of a carefully devised plan, they set out together after dark, and making their way to Rozsnyo climbed the wall, and crawled along the roof until they reached the barred skylight.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading As they approached they saw that the light, without which their plan would have been frustrated, was there, and when they came to the grating and looked down, the figure of the masked man was sitting at the table reading.

release, as from one's grip

From this reading HOW PRINCE ROEL GOT FREE Little doubt remaining in the minds of the three men as to the identity of the masked prisoner, it had been agreed that a determined attempt to release him should be made that night.

not used up

From this reading HOW PRINCE ROEL GOT FREE Little doubt remaining in the minds of the three men as to the identity of the masked prisoner, it had been agreed that a determined attempt to release him should be made that night.

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

From this reading HOW PRINCE ROEL GOT FREE Little doubt remaining in the minds of the three men as to the identity of the masked prisoner, it had been agreed that a determined attempt to release him should be made that night.

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

From this reading Accordingly, in pursuance of a carefully devised plan, they set out together after dark, and making their way to Rozsnyo climbed the wall, and crawled along the roof until they reached the barred skylight.

become active

From this reading So absorbed did he seem in his book that for some time a tapping on the glass failed to rouse his attention.

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

From this reading Accordingly, in pursuance of a carefully devised plan, they set out together after dark, and making their way to Rozsnyo climbed the wall, and crawled along the roof until they reached the barred skylight.

cut with a saw

From this reading As they approached they saw that the light, without which their plan would have been frustrated, was there, and when they came to the grating and looked down, the figure of the masked man was sitting at the table reading.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading So absorbed did he seem in his book that for some time a tapping on the glass failed to rouse his attention.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Accordingly, in pursuance of a carefully devised plan, they set out together after dark, and making their way to Rozsnyo climbed the wall, and crawled along the roof until they reached the barred skylight.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading HOW PRINCE ROEL GOT FREE Little doubt remaining in the minds of the three men as to the identity of the masked prisoner, it had been agreed that a determined attempt to release him should be made that night.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading As they approached they saw that the light, without which their plan would have been frustrated, was there, and when they came to the grating and looked down, the figure of the masked man was sitting at the table reading.

a window in a roof to admit daylight

From this reading Accordingly, in pursuance of a carefully devised plan, they set out together after dark, and making their way to Rozsnyo climbed the wall, and crawled along the roof until they reached the barred skylight.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So absorbed did he seem in his book that for some time a tapping on the glass failed to rouse his attention.

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

From this reading So absorbed did he seem in his book that for some time a tapping on the glass failed to rouse his attention.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading At length, however, he looked up with a start, listened eagerly, they could tell that, but whether in fear or joy the hideous mask effectually concealed.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading As they approached they saw that the light, without which their plan would have been frustrated, was there, and when they came to the grating and looked down, the figure of the masked man was sitting at the table reading.

the sound of light blow or knock

From this reading So absorbed did he seem in his book that for some time a tapping on the glass failed to rouse his attention.

express in words

From this reading At length, however, he looked up with a start, listened eagerly, they could tell that, but whether in fear or joy the hideous mask effectually concealed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HOW PRINCE ROEL GOT FREE Little doubt remaining in the minds of the three men as to the identity of the masked prisoner, it had been agreed that a determined attempt to release him should be made that night.

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

From this reading HOW PRINCE ROEL GOT FREE Little doubt remaining in the minds of the three men as to the identity of the masked prisoner, it had been agreed that a determined attempt to release him should be made that night.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Accordingly, in pursuance of a carefully devised plan, they set out together after dark, and making their way to Rozsnyo climbed the wall, and crawled along the roof until they reached the barred skylight.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As they approached they saw that the light, without which their plan would have been frustrated, was there, and when they came to the grating and looked down, the figure of the masked man was sitting at the table reading.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Accordingly, in pursuance of a carefully devised plan, they set out together after dark, and making their way to Rozsnyo climbed the wall, and crawled along the roof until they reached the barred skylight.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading HOW PRINCE ROEL GOT FREE Little doubt remaining in the minds of the three men as to the identity of the masked prisoner, it had been agreed that a determined attempt to release him should be made that night.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading So absorbed did he seem in his book that for some time a tapping on the glass failed to rouse his attention.

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

From this reading HOW PRINCE ROEL GOT FREE Little doubt remaining in the minds of the three men as to the identity of the masked prisoner, it had been agreed that a determined attempt to release him should be made that night.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Accordingly, in pursuance of a carefully devised plan, they set out together after dark, and making their way to Rozsnyo climbed the wall, and crawled along the roof until they reached the barred skylight.

up to a particular time

From this reading Accordingly, in pursuance of a carefully devised plan, they set out together after dark, and making their way to Rozsnyo climbed the wall, and crawled along the roof until they reached the barred skylight.

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

From this reading At length, however, he looked up with a start, listened eagerly, they could tell that, but whether in fear or joy the hideous mask effectually concealed.

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 Accordingly, in pursuance of a carefully devised plan, they set out together after dark, and making their way to Rozsnyo climbed the wall, and crawled along the roof until they reached the barred skylight.

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

From this reading As they approached they saw that the light, without which their plan would have been frustrated, was there, and when they came to the grating and looked down, the figure of the masked man was sitting at the table reading.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Accordingly, in pursuance of a carefully devised plan, they set out together after dark, and making their way to Rozsnyo climbed the wall, and crawled along the roof until they reached the barred skylight.

at the time that

From this reading As they approached they saw that the light, without which their plan would have been frustrated, was there, and when they came to the grating and looked down, the figure of the masked man was sitting at the table reading.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading At length, however, he looked up with a start, listened eagerly, they could tell that, but whether in fear or joy the hideous mask effectually concealed.

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

From this reading As they approached they saw that the light, without which their plan would have been frustrated, was there, and when they came to the grating and looked down, the figure of the masked man was sitting at the table reading.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At length, however, he looked up with a start, listened eagerly, they could tell that, but whether in fear or joy the hideous mask effectually concealed.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading As they approached they saw that the light, without which their plan would have been frustrated, was there, and when they came to the grating and looked down, the figure of the masked man was sitting at the table reading.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading As they approached they saw that the light, without which their plan would have been frustrated, was there, and when they came to the grating and looked down, the figure of the masked man was sitting at the table reading.