anew
From this reading The Shadow Again "Qui ne craint pas la mort craint donc la vie."
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading As I sat in my study, the sounds of the house gradually ceased, and the quiet of night settled down between its ancient walls.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As I sat in my study, the sounds of the house gradually ceased, and the quiet of night settled down between its ancient walls.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I sat in my study, the sounds of the house gradually ceased, and the quiet of night settled down between its ancient walls.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It seemed to me at times that the Vicomte was moving in his own room.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading As I sat in my study, the sounds of the house gradually ceased, and the quiet of night settled down between its ancient walls.
boltedverbUS /ˈboʊltəd/
past form of “bolt” — move or jump suddenly
From this reading My old patron had said nothing to me on the subject, but I had found the door bolted and the key removed.
the two together, not just one
From this reading I knew, however, that the passage between us was locked on both sides.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading My old patron had said nothing to me on the subject, but I had found the door bolted and the key removed.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading As I sat in my study, the sounds of the house gradually ceased, and the quiet of night settled down between its ancient walls.
craint
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From this reading The Shadow Again "Qui ne craint pas la mort craint donc la vie."
donc
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From this reading The Shadow Again "Qui ne craint pas la mort craint donc la vie."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading My old patron had said nothing to me on the subject, but I had found the door bolted and the key removed.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As I sat in my study, the sounds of the house gradually ceased, and the quiet of night settled down between its ancient walls.
set up or found
From this reading My old patron had said nothing to me on the subject, but I had found the door bolted and the key removed.
in a gradual manner
From this reading As I sat in my study, the sounds of the house gradually ceased, and the quiet of night settled down between its ancient walls.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My old patron had said nothing to me on the subject, but I had found the door bolted and the key removed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to me at times that the Vicomte was moving in his own room.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As I sat in my study, the sounds of the house gradually ceased, and the quiet of night settled down between its ancient walls.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I knew, however, that the passage between us was locked on both sides.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As I sat in my study, the sounds of the house gradually ceased, and the quiet of night settled down between its ancient walls.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As I sat in my study, the sounds of the house gradually ceased, and the quiet of night settled down between its ancient walls.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to me at times that the Vicomte was moving in his own room.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As I sat in my study, the sounds of the house gradually ceased, and the quiet of night settled down between its ancient walls.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading My old patron had said nothing to me on the subject, but I had found the door bolted and the key removed.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I knew, however, that the passage between us was locked on both sides.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading The Shadow Again "Qui ne craint pas la mort craint donc la vie."
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading I knew, however, that the passage between us was locked on both sides.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seemed to me at times that the Vicomte was moving in his own room.
mort
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From this reading The Shadow Again "Qui ne craint pas la mort craint donc la vie."
in motion
From this reading It seemed to me at times that the Vicomte was moving in his own room.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As I sat in my study, the sounds of the house gradually ceased, and the quiet of night settled down between its ancient walls.
nenounUS /niː/
a colorless odorless gaseous element that give a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts
From this reading The Shadow Again "Qui ne craint pas la mort craint donc la vie."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading As I sat in my study, the sounds of the house gradually ceased, and the quiet of night settled down between its ancient walls.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading My old patron had said nothing to me on the subject, but I had found the door bolted and the key removed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As I sat in my study, the sounds of the house gradually ceased, and the quiet of night settled down between its ancient walls.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading My old patron had said nothing to me on the subject, but I had found the door bolted and the key removed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I knew, however, that the passage between us was locked on both sides.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It seemed to me at times that the Vicomte was moving in his own room.
pasnounUS /pɑːz/
(ballet) a step in dancing (especially in classical ballet)
From this reading The Shadow Again "Qui ne craint pas la mort craint donc la vie."
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading I knew, however, that the passage between us was locked on both sides.
patronnounUS /ˈpeɪtrən/
a regular customer
From this reading My old patron had said nothing to me on the subject, but I had found the door bolted and the key removed.
Qui
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From this reading The Shadow Again "Qui ne craint pas la mort craint donc la vie."
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading As I sat in my study, the sounds of the house gradually ceased, and the quiet of night settled down between its ancient walls.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading My old patron had said nothing to me on the subject, but I had found the door bolted and the key removed.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It seemed to me at times that the Vicomte was moving in his own room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading My old patron had said nothing to me on the subject, but I had found the door bolted and the key removed.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading As I sat in my study, the sounds of the house gradually ceased, and the quiet of night settled down between its ancient walls.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to me at times that the Vicomte was moving in his own room.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading As I sat in my study, the sounds of the house gradually ceased, and the quiet of night settled down between its ancient walls.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The Shadow Again "Qui ne craint pas la mort craint donc la vie."
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading I knew, however, that the passage between us was locked on both sides.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading As I sat in my study, the sounds of the house gradually ceased, and the quiet of night settled down between its ancient walls.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading As I sat in my study, the sounds of the house gradually ceased, and the quiet of night settled down between its ancient walls.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading My old patron had said nothing to me on the subject, but I had found the door bolted and the key removed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed to me at times that the Vicomte was moving in his own room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Shadow Again "Qui ne craint pas la mort craint donc la vie."
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading It seemed to me at times that the Vicomte was moving in his own room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed to me at times that the Vicomte was moving in his own room.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I knew, however, that the passage between us was locked on both sides.
Vicomte
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From this reading It seemed to me at times that the Vicomte was moving in his own room.
vieverbUS /vaɪ/
compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading The Shadow Again "Qui ne craint pas la mort craint donc la vie."
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 As I sat in my study, the sounds of the house gradually ceased, and the quiet of night settled down between its ancient walls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It seemed to me at times that the Vicomte was moving in his own room.
