used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next visit was to the gaol, which they call the castle; a fabrick built lately, such is terrestrial mutability, out of the materials of the ruined abbey.
abbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading I then went to see the ruins of the abbey, which are almost vanished, and I remember nothing of them distinct.
accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading The gaol is accounted the best in the kingdom, and you find the gaoler deserving of his dignity.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I then went to see the ruins of the abbey, which are almost vanished, and I remember nothing of them distinct.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I then went to see the ruins of the abbey, which are almost vanished, and I remember nothing of them distinct.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I then went to see the ruins of the abbey, which are almost vanished, and I remember nothing of them distinct.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The head gaoler came in, and seeing me look, I suppose, fatigued, offered me wine, and, when I went away, would not suffer his servant to take money.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The gaol is accounted the best in the kingdom, and you find the gaoler deserving of his dignity.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The next visit was to the gaol, which they call the castle; a fabrick built lately, such is terrestrial mutability, out of the materials of the ruined abbey.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The next visit was to the gaol, which they call the castle; a fabrick built lately, such is terrestrial mutability, out of the materials of the ruined abbey.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The head gaoler came in, and seeing me look, I suppose, fatigued, offered me wine, and, when I went away, would not suffer his servant to take money.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The next visit was to the gaol, which they call the castle; a fabrick built lately, such is terrestrial mutability, out of the materials of the ruined abbey.
contrivancenounUS /kənˈtraɪvəns/
a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
From this reading The under gaoler was very officious to show his fetters, in which there was no contrivance.
deservingadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
(often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way
From this reading The gaol is accounted the best in the kingdom, and you find the gaoler deserving of his dignity.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading The gaol is accounted the best in the kingdom, and you find the gaoler deserving of his dignity.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading I then went to see the ruins of the abbey, which are almost vanished, and I remember nothing of them distinct.
fabrick
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From this reading The next visit was to the gaol, which they call the castle; a fabrick built lately, such is terrestrial mutability, out of the materials of the ruined abbey.
fatiguedadjectiveUS /fəˈtiːɡd/
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading The head gaoler came in, and seeing me look, I suppose, fatigued, offered me wine, and, when I went away, would not suffer his servant to take money.
fettersnounUS /ˈfetərz/
plural of “fetter” — a shackle for the ankles or feet
From this reading The under gaoler was very officious to show his fetters, in which there was no contrivance.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The gaol is accounted the best in the kingdom, and you find the gaoler deserving of his dignity.
gaolnoun
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading The next visit was to the gaol, which they call the castle; a fabrick built lately, such is terrestrial mutability, out of the materials of the ruined abbey.
gaolernoun
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading The under gaoler was very officious to show his fetters, in which there was no contrivance.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The head gaoler came in, and seeing me look, I suppose, fatigued, offered me wine, and, when I went away, would not suffer his servant to take money.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The under gaoler was very officious to show his fetters, in which there was no contrivance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I then went to see the ruins of the abbey, which are almost vanished, and I remember nothing of them distinct.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The under gaoler was very officious to show his fetters, in which there was no contrivance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next visit was to the gaol, which they call the castle; a fabrick built lately, such is terrestrial mutability, out of the materials of the ruined abbey.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading The gaol is accounted the best in the kingdom, and you find the gaoler deserving of his dignity.
in the recent past
From this reading The next visit was to the gaol, which they call the castle; a fabrick built lately, such is terrestrial mutability, out of the materials of the ruined abbey.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The head gaoler came in, and seeing me look, I suppose, fatigued, offered me wine, and, when I went away, would not suffer his servant to take money.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading The next visit was to the gaol, which they call the castle; a fabrick built lately, such is terrestrial mutability, out of the materials of the ruined abbey.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The head gaoler came in, and seeing me look, I suppose, fatigued, offered me wine, and, when I went away, would not suffer his servant to take money.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The head gaoler came in, and seeing me look, I suppose, fatigued, offered me wine, and, when I went away, would not suffer his servant to take money.
mutabilitynoun
the quality of being capable of mutation
From this reading The next visit was to the gaol, which they call the castle; a fabrick built lately, such is terrestrial mutability, out of the materials of the ruined abbey.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next visit was to the gaol, which they call the castle; a fabrick built lately, such is terrestrial mutability, out of the materials of the ruined abbey.
not any; not one
From this reading The under gaoler was very officious to show his fetters, in which there was no contrivance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The head gaoler came in, and seeing me look, I suppose, fatigued, offered me wine, and, when I went away, would not suffer his servant to take money.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I then went to see the ruins of the abbey, which are almost vanished, and I remember nothing of them distinct.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I then went to see the ruins of the abbey, which are almost vanished, and I remember nothing of them distinct.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The head gaoler came in, and seeing me look, I suppose, fatigued, offered me wine, and, when I went away, would not suffer his servant to take money.
officiousadjective
intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
From this reading The under gaoler was very officious to show his fetters, in which there was no contrivance.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The next visit was to the gaol, which they call the castle; a fabrick built lately, such is terrestrial mutability, out of the materials of the ruined abbey.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I then went to see the ruins of the abbey, which are almost vanished, and I remember nothing of them distinct.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading The next visit was to the gaol, which they call the castle; a fabrick built lately, such is terrestrial mutability, out of the materials of the ruined abbey.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading I then went to see the ruins of the abbey, which are almost vanished, and I remember nothing of them distinct.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I then went to see the ruins of the abbey, which are almost vanished, and I remember nothing of them distinct.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The head gaoler came in, and seeing me look, I suppose, fatigued, offered me wine, and, when I went away, would not suffer his servant to take money.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The head gaoler came in, and seeing me look, I suppose, fatigued, offered me wine, and, when I went away, would not suffer his servant to take money.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The under gaoler was very officious to show his fetters, in which there was no contrivance.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The next visit was to the gaol, which they call the castle; a fabrick built lately, such is terrestrial mutability, out of the materials of the ruined abbey.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading The head gaoler came in, and seeing me look, I suppose, fatigued, offered me wine, and, when I went away, would not suffer his servant to take money.
express a supposition
From this reading The head gaoler came in, and seeing me look, I suppose, fatigued, offered me wine, and, when I went away, would not suffer his servant to take money.
carry out
From this reading The head gaoler came in, and seeing me look, I suppose, fatigued, offered me wine, and, when I went away, would not suffer his servant to take money.
terrestrialadjectiveUS /tərˈestriəl/
of or relating to or inhabiting the land as opposed to the sea or air
From this reading The next visit was to the gaol, which they call the castle; a fabrick built lately, such is terrestrial mutability, out of the materials of the ruined abbey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I then went to see the ruins of the abbey, which are almost vanished, and I remember nothing of them distinct.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I then went to see the ruins of the abbey, which are almost vanished, and I remember nothing of them distinct.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I then went to see the ruins of the abbey, which are almost vanished, and I remember nothing of them distinct.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The under gaoler was very officious to show his fetters, in which there was no contrivance.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next visit was to the gaol, which they call the castle; a fabrick built lately, such is terrestrial mutability, out of the materials of the ruined abbey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I then went to see the ruins of the abbey, which are almost vanished, and I remember nothing of them distinct.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The under gaoler was very officious to show his fetters, in which there was no contrivance.
having passed out of existence
From this reading I then went to see the ruins of the abbey, which are almost vanished, and I remember nothing of them distinct.
precisely as stated
From this reading The under gaoler was very officious to show his fetters, in which there was no contrivance.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The next visit was to the gaol, which they call the castle; a fabrick built lately, such is terrestrial mutability, out of the materials of the ruined abbey.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next visit was to the gaol, which they call the castle; a fabrick built lately, such is terrestrial mutability, out of the materials of the ruined abbey.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I then went to see the ruins of the abbey, which are almost vanished, and I remember nothing of them distinct.
at the time that
From this reading The head gaoler came in, and seeing me look, I suppose, fatigued, offered me wine, and, when I went away, would not suffer his servant to take money.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I then went to see the ruins of the abbey, which are almost vanished, and I remember nothing of them distinct.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading The head gaoler came in, and seeing me look, I suppose, fatigued, offered me wine, and, when I went away, would not suffer his servant to take money.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The head gaoler came in, and seeing me look, I suppose, fatigued, offered me wine, and, when I went away, would not suffer his servant to take money.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The gaol is accounted the best in the kingdom, and you find the gaoler deserving of his dignity.
