something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Our guards withdrew, the massive door swung back, moved by hidden automatic action, and we were left to our own sad reflections.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LOVE AND JEALOUSY.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "We would soon show these Martial hosts that we are not the poor weak fools they take us to be."
automaticadjectiveUS /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/
operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control
From this reading Our guards withdrew, the massive door swung back, moved by hidden automatic action, and we were left to our own sad reflections.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Our guards withdrew, the massive door swung back, moved by hidden automatic action, and we were left to our own sad reflections.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Once more we were ushered into the large and lofty room which was to be our prison house.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Our guards withdrew, the massive door swung back, moved by hidden automatic action, and we were left to our own sad reflections.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Our guards withdrew, the massive door swung back, moved by hidden automatic action, and we were left to our own sad reflections.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "Oh, for the good _Sirius_, with everything in order!" sighed Graham.
foolsnounUS /fuːlz/
plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading "We would soon show these Martial hosts that we are not the poor weak fools they take us to be."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Oh, for the good _Sirius_, with everything in order!" sighed Graham.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Oh, for the good _Sirius_, with everything in order!" sighed Graham.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading "Oh, for the good _Sirius_, with everything in order!" sighed Graham.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Our guards withdrew, the massive door swung back, moved by hidden automatic action, and we were left to our own sad reflections.
not accessible to view
From this reading Our guards withdrew, the massive door swung back, moved by hidden automatic action, and we were left to our own sad reflections.
hostsnounUS /hoʊsts/
plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading "We would soon show these Martial hosts that we are not the poor weak fools they take us to be."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Once more we were ushered into the large and lofty room which was to be our prison house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Oh, for the good _Sirius_, with everything in order!" sighed Graham.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Once more we were ushered into the large and lofty room which was to be our prison house.
JEALOUSYnounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading LOVE AND JEALOUSY.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Once more we were ushered into the large and lofty room which was to be our prison house.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Our guards withdrew, the massive door swung back, moved by hidden automatic action, and we were left to our own sad reflections.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading Once more we were ushered into the large and lofty room which was to be our prison house.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading LOVE AND JEALOUSY.
MartialadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading "We would soon show these Martial hosts that we are not the poor weak fools they take us to be."
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading Our guards withdrew, the massive door swung back, moved by hidden automatic action, and we were left to our own sad reflections.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Once more we were ushered into the large and lofty room which was to be our prison house.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Our guards withdrew, the massive door swung back, moved by hidden automatic action, and we were left to our own sad reflections.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "We would soon show these Martial hosts that we are not the poor weak fools they take us to be."
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, for the good _Sirius_, with everything in order!" sighed Graham.
on one occasion
From this reading Once more we were ushered into the large and lofty room which was to be our prison house.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "Oh, for the good _Sirius_, with everything in order!" sighed Graham.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Once more we were ushered into the large and lofty room which was to be our prison house.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Our guards withdrew, the massive door swung back, moved by hidden automatic action, and we were left to our own sad reflections.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "We would soon show these Martial hosts that we are not the poor weak fools they take us to be."
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Once more we were ushered into the large and lofty room which was to be our prison house.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Our guards withdrew, the massive door swung back, moved by hidden automatic action, and we were left to our own sad reflections.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Once more we were ushered into the large and lofty room which was to be our prison house.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Our guards withdrew, the massive door swung back, moved by hidden automatic action, and we were left to our own sad reflections.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "We would soon show these Martial hosts that we are not the poor weak fools they take us to be."
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "Oh, for the good _Sirius_, with everything in order!" sighed Graham.
SiriusnounUS /ˈsɪrɪəs/
the brightest star in the sky; in Canis Major
From this reading "Oh, for the good _Sirius_, with everything in order!" sighed Graham.
in the near future
From this reading "We would soon show these Martial hosts that we are not the poor weak fools they take us to be."
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Our guards withdrew, the massive door swung back, moved by hidden automatic action, and we were left to our own sad reflections.
carry out
From this reading "We would soon show these Martial hosts that we are not the poor weak fools they take us to be."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "We would soon show these Martial hosts that we are not the poor weak fools they take us to be."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Once more we were ushered into the large and lofty room which was to be our prison house.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "We would soon show these Martial hosts that we are not the poor weak fools they take us to be."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We would soon show these Martial hosts that we are not the poor weak fools they take us to be."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Once more we were ushered into the large and lofty room which was to be our prison house.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "We would soon show these Martial hosts that we are not the poor weak fools they take us to be."
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading Once more we were ushered into the large and lofty room which was to be our prison house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Once more we were ushered into the large and lofty room which was to be our prison house.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Once more we were ushered into the large and lofty room which was to be our prison house.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading "We would soon show these Martial hosts that we are not the poor weak fools they take us to be."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Once more we were ushered into the large and lofty room which was to be our prison house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Once more we were ushered into the large and lofty room which was to be our prison house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Oh, for the good _Sirius_, with everything in order!" sighed Graham.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading Our guards withdrew, the massive door swung back, moved by hidden automatic action, and we were left to our own sad reflections.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "We would soon show these Martial hosts that we are not the poor weak fools they take us to be."
