(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Prayers were said by Garnet; hymns sung by the others; but all was of no avail.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Whenever holy water was thrown upon the stones, the mysterious bell ceased tolling, but it presently began anew, and such was the appalling effect of the sound that it completely paralysed the listeners.
anewadverbUS /əˈnuː/
again but in a new or different way
From this reading Whenever holy water was thrown upon the stones, the mysterious bell ceased tolling, but it presently began anew, and such was the appalling effect of the sound that it completely paralysed the listeners.
appallingnounUS /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
an experience that appalls
From this reading Whenever holy water was thrown upon the stones, the mysterious bell ceased tolling, but it presently began anew, and such was the appalling effect of the sound that it completely paralysed the listeners.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading It continued to toll on with increased solemnity, unless checked by the same potent application as before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It continued to toll on with increased solemnity, unless checked by the same potent application as before.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading Prayers were said by Garnet; hymns sung by the others; but all was of no avail.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was long before the conspirators gained sufficient courage to recommence digging the mine.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Whenever holy water was thrown upon the stones, the mysterious bell ceased tolling, but it presently began anew, and such was the appalling effect of the sound that it completely paralysed the listeners.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Whenever holy water was thrown upon the stones, the mysterious bell ceased tolling, but it presently began anew, and such was the appalling effect of the sound that it completely paralysed the listeners.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Whenever holy water was thrown upon the stones, the mysterious bell ceased tolling, but it presently began anew, and such was the appalling effect of the sound that it completely paralysed the listeners.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Prayers were said by Garnet; hymns sung by the others; but all was of no avail.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Whenever holy water was thrown upon the stones, the mysterious bell ceased tolling, but it presently began anew, and such was the appalling effect of the sound that it completely paralysed the listeners.
CELLARnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading THE CELLAR.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading It continued to toll on with increased solemnity, unless checked by the same potent application as before.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Whenever holy water was thrown upon the stones, the mysterious bell ceased tolling, but it presently began anew, and such was the appalling effect of the sound that it completely paralysed the listeners.
conspiratorsnounUS /kənˈspɪrətərz/
plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy
From this reading It was long before the conspirators gained sufficient courage to recommence digging the mine.
without stop or interruption
From this reading It continued to toll on with increased solemnity, unless checked by the same potent application as before.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading It was long before the conspirators gained sufficient courage to recommence digging the mine.
diggingnounUS /ˈdɪɡɪŋ/
the act of digging
From this reading It was long before the conspirators gained sufficient courage to recommence digging the mine.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Whenever holy water was thrown upon the stones, the mysterious bell ceased tolling, but it presently began anew, and such was the appalling effect of the sound that it completely paralysed the listeners.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading It was long before the conspirators gained sufficient courage to recommence digging the mine.
GarnetnounUS /ˈɡɑːrnət/
any of a group of hard glassy minerals (silicates of various metals) used as gemstones and as an abrasive
From this reading Prayers were said by Garnet; hymns sung by the others; but all was of no avail.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading Whenever holy water was thrown upon the stones, the mysterious bell ceased tolling, but it presently began anew, and such was the appalling effect of the sound that it completely paralysed the listeners.
hymnsnounUS /hɪmz/
plural of “hymn” — a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
From this reading Prayers were said by Garnet; hymns sung by the others; but all was of no avail.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading It continued to toll on with increased solemnity, unless checked by the same potent application as before.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was long before the conspirators gained sufficient courage to recommence digging the mine.
listenersnounUS /ˈlɪsənərz/
plural of “listener” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading Whenever holy water was thrown upon the stones, the mysterious bell ceased tolling, but it presently began anew, and such was the appalling effect of the sound that it completely paralysed the listeners.
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 It was long before the conspirators gained sufficient courage to recommence digging the mine.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was long before the conspirators gained sufficient courage to recommence digging the mine.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Whenever holy water was thrown upon the stones, the mysterious bell ceased tolling, but it presently began anew, and such was the appalling effect of the sound that it completely paralysed the listeners.
not any; not one
From this reading Prayers were said by Garnet; hymns sung by the others; but all was of no avail.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whenever holy water was thrown upon the stones, the mysterious bell ceased tolling, but it presently began anew, and such was the appalling effect of the sound that it completely paralysed the listeners.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It continued to toll on with increased solemnity, unless checked by the same potent application as before.
others
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From this reading Prayers were said by Garnet; hymns sung by the others; but all was of no avail.
paralysed
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From this reading Whenever holy water was thrown upon the stones, the mysterious bell ceased tolling, but it presently began anew, and such was the appalling effect of the sound that it completely paralysed the listeners.
potentadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊtənt/
having great influence
From this reading It continued to toll on with increased solemnity, unless checked by the same potent application as before.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Prayers were said by Garnet; hymns sung by the others; but all was of no avail.
in the near future
From this reading Whenever holy water was thrown upon the stones, the mysterious bell ceased tolling, but it presently began anew, and such was the appalling effect of the sound that it completely paralysed the listeners.
recommenceverb
cause to start anew
From this reading It was long before the conspirators gained sufficient courage to recommence digging the mine.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Prayers were said by Garnet; hymns sung by the others; but all was of no avail.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It continued to toll on with increased solemnity, unless checked by the same potent application as before.
solemnitynounUS /səˈlemnəti/
a trait of dignified seriousness
From this reading It continued to toll on with increased solemnity, unless checked by the same potent application as before.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Whenever holy water was thrown upon the stones, the mysterious bell ceased tolling, but it presently began anew, and such was the appalling effect of the sound that it completely paralysed the listeners.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Whenever holy water was thrown upon the stones, the mysterious bell ceased tolling, but it presently began anew, and such was the appalling effect of the sound that it completely paralysed the listeners.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Whenever holy water was thrown upon the stones, the mysterious bell ceased tolling, but it presently began anew, and such was the appalling effect of the sound that it completely paralysed the listeners.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading It was long before the conspirators gained sufficient courage to recommence digging the mine.
sungnounUS /sʌŋ/
the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy
From this reading Prayers were said by Garnet; hymns sung by the others; but all was of no avail.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whenever holy water was thrown upon the stones, the mysterious bell ceased tolling, but it presently began anew, and such was the appalling effect of the sound that it completely paralysed the listeners.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CELLAR.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Whenever holy water was thrown upon the stones, the mysterious bell ceased tolling, but it presently began anew, and such was the appalling effect of the sound that it completely paralysed the listeners.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was long before the conspirators gained sufficient courage to recommence digging the mine.
tollnounUS /toʊl/
a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for maintenance)
From this reading It continued to toll on with increased solemnity, unless checked by the same potent application as before.
tollingverbUS /ˈtoʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “toll” — ring slowly
From this reading Whenever holy water was thrown upon the stones, the mysterious bell ceased tolling, but it presently began anew, and such was the appalling effect of the sound that it completely paralysed the listeners.
except if; if not
From this reading It continued to toll on with increased solemnity, unless checked by the same potent application as before.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Whenever holy water was thrown upon the stones, the mysterious bell ceased tolling, but it presently began anew, and such was the appalling effect of the sound that it completely paralysed the listeners.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was long before the conspirators gained sufficient courage to recommence digging the mine.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Whenever holy water was thrown upon the stones, the mysterious bell ceased tolling, but it presently began anew, and such was the appalling effect of the sound that it completely paralysed the listeners.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Prayers were said by Garnet; hymns sung by the others; but all was of no avail.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Whenever holy water was thrown upon the stones, the mysterious bell ceased tolling, but it presently began anew, and such was the appalling effect of the sound that it completely paralysed the listeners.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It continued to toll on with increased solemnity, unless checked by the same potent application as before.
