aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The latter knew his way well about the old prison.
accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading Few men in Paris possessed that accurate knowledge of its intricate passages and its network of cells and halls which de Batz had acquired after close and persevering study.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading Few men in Paris possessed that accurate knowledge of its intricate passages and its network of cells and halls which de Batz had acquired after close and persevering study.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Few men in Paris possessed that accurate knowledge of its intricate passages and its network of cells and halls which de Batz had acquired after close and persevering study.
aheadadverbUS /əˈhed/
at or in the front
From this reading Heron was walking on ahead of him, preceding him by some fifty metres or so, his long legs covering the distances more rapidly than de Batz could follow them.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Few men in Paris possessed that accurate knowledge of its intricate passages and its network of cells and halls which de Batz had acquired after close and persevering study.
barredadjectiveUS /bɑːrd/
preventing entry or exit or a course of action
From this reading Once more from the narrow, barred windows close by him he heard the heart-breaking sighs, the moans, the curses which spoke of tragedies that he could only guess.
Batz
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From this reading Heron was walking on ahead of him, preceding him by some fifty metres or so, his long legs covering the distances more rapidly than de Batz could follow them.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Once more he was being led through the interminable corridors of the gigantic building.
buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Once more he was being led through the interminable corridors of the gigantic building.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Once more from the narrow, barred windows close by him he heard the heart-breaking sighs, the moans, the curses which spoke of tragedies that he could only guess.
cellsnounUS /selz/
plural of “cell” — any small compartment
From this reading Few men in Paris possessed that accurate knowledge of its intricate passages and its network of cells and halls which de Batz had acquired after close and persevering study.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Once more from the narrow, barred windows close by him he heard the heart-breaking sighs, the moans, the curses which spoke of tragedies that he could only guess.
corridorsnounUS /ˈkɔːrɪdərz/
plural of “corridor” — an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading Once more he was being led through the interminable corridors of the gigantic building.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Once more from the narrow, barred windows close by him he heard the heart-breaking sighs, the moans, the curses which spoke of tragedies that he could only guess.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading Heron was walking on ahead of him, preceding him by some fifty metres or so, his long legs covering the distances more rapidly than de Batz could follow them.
cursesnounUS /ˈkɜːrsɪz/
plural of “curse” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Once more from the narrow, barred windows close by him he heard the heart-breaking sighs, the moans, the curses which spoke of tragedies that he could only guess.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Heron was walking on ahead of him, preceding him by some fifty metres or so, his long legs covering the distances more rapidly than de Batz could follow them.
distancesnounUS /ˈdɪstənsəz/
plural of “distance” — the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Heron was walking on ahead of him, preceding him by some fifty metres or so, his long legs covering the distances more rapidly than de Batz could follow them.
FewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Few men in Paris possessed that accurate knowledge of its intricate passages and its network of cells and halls which de Batz had acquired after close and persevering study.
fiftynounUS /ˈfɪfti/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Heron was walking on ahead of him, preceding him by some fifty metres or so, his long legs covering the distances more rapidly than de Batz could follow them.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Heron was walking on ahead of him, preceding him by some fifty metres or so, his long legs covering the distances more rapidly than de Batz could follow them.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Once more from the narrow, barred windows close by him he heard the heart-breaking sighs, the moans, the curses which spoke of tragedies that he could only guess.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading Once more he was being led through the interminable corridors of the gigantic building.
guessverbUS /ɡes/
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Once more from the narrow, barred windows close by him he heard the heart-breaking sighs, the moans, the curses which spoke of tragedies that he could only guess.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Few men in Paris possessed that accurate knowledge of its intricate passages and its network of cells and halls which de Batz had acquired after close and persevering study.
hallsnounUS /hɔːlz/
plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Few men in Paris possessed that accurate knowledge of its intricate passages and its network of cells and halls which de Batz had acquired after close and persevering study.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once more he was being led through the interminable corridors of the gigantic building.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Once more from the narrow, barred windows close by him he heard the heart-breaking sighs, the moans, the curses which spoke of tragedies that he could only guess.
heart-breaking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Once more from the narrow, barred windows close by him he heard the heart-breaking sighs, the moans, the curses which spoke of tragedies that he could only guess.
HeronnounUS /ˈherən/
Greek mathematician and inventor who devised a way to determine the area of a triangle and who described various mechanical devices (first century)
From this reading Heron was walking on ahead of him, preceding him by some fifty metres or so, his long legs covering the distances more rapidly than de Batz could follow them.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Once more from the narrow, barred windows close by him he heard the heart-breaking sighs, the moans, the curses which spoke of tragedies that he could only guess.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Heron was walking on ahead of him, preceding him by some fifty metres or so, his long legs covering the distances more rapidly than de Batz could follow them.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Few men in Paris possessed that accurate knowledge of its intricate passages and its network of cells and halls which de Batz had acquired after close and persevering study.
interminableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrmənəbəl/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading Once more he was being led through the interminable corridors of the gigantic building.
intricateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəkət/
having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate
From this reading Few men in Paris possessed that accurate knowledge of its intricate passages and its network of cells and halls which de Batz had acquired after close and persevering study.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Few men in Paris possessed that accurate knowledge of its intricate passages and its network of cells and halls which de Batz had acquired after close and persevering study.
knewverbUS /nuː/
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 The latter knew his way well about the old prison.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Few men in Paris possessed that accurate knowledge of its intricate passages and its network of cells and halls which de Batz had acquired after close and persevering study.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter knew his way well about the old prison.
lednounUS /led/
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 Once more he was being led through the interminable corridors of the gigantic building.
legsnounUS /leɡz/
staying power
From this reading Heron was walking on ahead of him, preceding him by some fifty metres or so, his long legs covering the distances more rapidly than de Batz could follow them.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Heron was walking on ahead of him, preceding him by some fifty metres or so, his long legs covering the distances more rapidly than de Batz could follow them.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Few men in Paris possessed that accurate knowledge of its intricate passages and its network of cells and halls which de Batz had acquired after close and persevering study.
metresnounUS /ˈmiːtərz/
plural of “metre” — the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Heron was walking on ahead of him, preceding him by some fifty metres or so, his long legs covering the distances more rapidly than de Batz could follow them.
moansnounUS /moʊnz/
plural of “moan” — an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading Once more from the narrow, barred windows close by him he heard the heart-breaking sighs, the moans, the curses which spoke of tragedies that he could only guess.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Once more he was being led through the interminable corridors of the gigantic building.
narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Once more from the narrow, barred windows close by him he heard the heart-breaking sighs, the moans, the curses which spoke of tragedies that he could only guess.
networknounUS /ˈnetwɜːrk/
an interconnected system of things or people
From this reading Few men in Paris possessed that accurate knowledge of its intricate passages and its network of cells and halls which de Batz had acquired after close and persevering study.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Once more he was being led through the interminable corridors of the gigantic building.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The latter knew his way well about the old prison.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Heron was walking on ahead of him, preceding him by some fifty metres or so, his long legs covering the distances more rapidly than de Batz could follow them.
OnceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Once more he was being led through the interminable corridors of the gigantic building.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Once more from the narrow, barred windows close by him he heard the heart-breaking sighs, the moans, the curses which spoke of tragedies that he could only guess.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Heron was walking on ahead of him, preceding him by some fifty metres or so, his long legs covering the distances more rapidly than de Batz could follow them.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Few men in Paris possessed that accurate knowledge of its intricate passages and its network of cells and halls which de Batz had acquired after close and persevering study.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Few men in Paris possessed that accurate knowledge of its intricate passages and its network of cells and halls which de Batz had acquired after close and persevering study.
perseveringadjectiveUS /pərsəˈvɪrɪŋ/
quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
From this reading Few men in Paris possessed that accurate knowledge of its intricate passages and its network of cells and halls which de Batz had acquired after close and persevering study.
possessedadjectiveUS /pəˈzest/
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Few men in Paris possessed that accurate knowledge of its intricate passages and its network of cells and halls which de Batz had acquired after close and persevering study.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading Heron was walking on ahead of him, preceding him by some fifty metres or so, his long legs covering the distances more rapidly than de Batz could follow them.
prisonnounUS /ˈprɪzən/
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading The latter knew his way well about the old prison.
rapidlyadverbUS /ˈræpədli/
with speed
From this reading Heron was walking on ahead of him, preceding him by some fifty metres or so, his long legs covering the distances more rapidly than de Batz could follow them.
sighsnounUS /saɪz/
plural of “sigh” — an utterance made by exhaling audibly
From this reading Once more from the narrow, barred windows close by him he heard the heart-breaking sighs, the moans, the curses which spoke of tragedies that he could only guess.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Heron was walking on ahead of him, preceding him by some fifty metres or so, his long legs covering the distances more rapidly than de Batz could follow them.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Heron was walking on ahead of him, preceding him by some fifty metres or so, his long legs covering the distances more rapidly than de Batz could follow them.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Once more from the narrow, barred windows close by him he heard the heart-breaking sighs, the moans, the curses which spoke of tragedies that he could only guess.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Few men in Paris possessed that accurate knowledge of its intricate passages and its network of cells and halls which de Batz had acquired after close and persevering study.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Heron was walking on ahead of him, preceding him by some fifty metres or so, his long legs covering the distances more rapidly than de Batz could follow them.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Once more from the narrow, barred windows close by him he heard the heart-breaking sighs, the moans, the curses which spoke of tragedies that he could only guess.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Once more he was being led through the interminable corridors of the gigantic building.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Heron was walking on ahead of him, preceding him by some fifty metres or so, his long legs covering the distances more rapidly than de Batz could follow them.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Once more he was being led through the interminable corridors of the gigantic building.
tragediesnounUS /ˈtrædʒədiz/
plural of “tragedy” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Once more from the narrow, barred windows close by him he heard the heart-breaking sighs, the moans, the curses which spoke of tragedies that he could only guess.
walkingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Heron was walking on ahead of him, preceding him by some fifty metres or so, his long legs covering the distances more rapidly than de Batz could follow them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Once more he was being led through the interminable corridors of the gigantic building.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The latter knew his way well about the old prison.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The latter knew his way well about the old prison.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Once more from the narrow, barred windows close by him he heard the heart-breaking sighs, the moans, the curses which spoke of tragedies that he could only guess.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Once more from the narrow, barred windows close by him he heard the heart-breaking sighs, the moans, the curses which spoke of tragedies that he could only guess.
