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From this reading The boy unlocked it [note 44].
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The man passed in and followed a boy up a winding flight of stairs to the lower gallery.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the round pit, into which one could look from this box, was open to the clear sky, the floor of the upper gallery projected so far over this box that the light was dim within it; and heavy curtains at its front, although drawn apart, augmented its constant dimness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The man passed in and followed a boy up a winding flight of stairs to the lower gallery.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Although the round pit, into which one could look from this box, was open to the clear sky, the floor of the upper gallery projected so far over this box that the light was dim within it; and heavy curtains at its front, although drawn apart, augmented its constant dimness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The boy started to light a lamp in a wall bracket, but the man stopped him and directed him as he left to lock the frail door.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a small compartment at one end of, and overlooking, the stage.
augmentedadjectiveUS /ɑːɡˈmentɪd/
added to or made greater in amount or number or strength
From this reading Although the round pit, into which one could look from this box, was open to the clear sky, the floor of the upper gallery projected so far over this box that the light was dim within it; and heavy curtains at its front, although drawn apart, augmented its constant dimness.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Although the round pit, into which one could look from this box, was open to the clear sky, the floor of the upper gallery projected so far over this box that the light was dim within it; and heavy curtains at its front, although drawn apart, augmented its constant dimness.
a youthful male person
From this reading The man passed in and followed a boy up a winding flight of stairs to the lower gallery.
bracketnounUS /ˈbrækɪt/
a category falling within certain defined limits
From this reading The boy started to light a lamp in a wall bracket, but the man stopped him and directed him as he left to lock the frail door.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The boy started to light a lamp in a wall bracket, but the man stopped him and directed him as he left to lock the frail door.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Although the round pit, into which one could look from this box, was open to the clear sky, the floor of the upper gallery projected so far over this box that the light was dim within it; and heavy curtains at its front, although drawn apart, augmented its constant dimness.
compartmentnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading It was a small compartment at one end of, and overlooking, the stage.
unvarying in nature
From this reading Although the round pit, into which one could look from this box, was open to the clear sky, the floor of the upper gallery projected so far over this box that the light was dim within it; and heavy curtains at its front, although drawn apart, augmented its constant dimness.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Although the round pit, into which one could look from this box, was open to the clear sky, the floor of the upper gallery projected so far over this box that the light was dim within it; and heavy curtains at its front, although drawn apart, augmented its constant dimness.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Although the round pit, into which one could look from this box, was open to the clear sky, the floor of the upper gallery projected so far over this box that the light was dim within it; and heavy curtains at its front, although drawn apart, augmented its constant dimness.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading Although the round pit, into which one could look from this box, was open to the clear sky, the floor of the upper gallery projected so far over this box that the light was dim within it; and heavy curtains at its front, although drawn apart, augmented its constant dimness.
dimnessnoun
the state of being poorly illuminated
From this reading Although the round pit, into which one could look from this box, was open to the clear sky, the floor of the upper gallery projected so far over this box that the light was dim within it; and heavy curtains at its front, although drawn apart, augmented its constant dimness.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading The boy started to light a lamp in a wall bracket, but the man stopped him and directed him as he left to lock the frail door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The boy started to light a lamp in a wall bracket, but the man stopped him and directed him as he left to lock the frail door.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Although the round pit, into which one could look from this box, was open to the clear sky, the floor of the upper gallery projected so far over this box that the light was dim within it; and heavy curtains at its front, although drawn apart, augmented its constant dimness.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It was a small compartment at one end of, and overlooking, the stage.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Although the round pit, into which one could look from this box, was open to the clear sky, the floor of the upper gallery projected so far over this box that the light was dim within it; and heavy curtains at its front, although drawn apart, augmented its constant dimness.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading The man passed in and followed a boy up a winding flight of stairs to the lower gallery.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Although the round pit, into which one could look from this box, was open to the clear sky, the floor of the upper gallery projected so far over this box that the light was dim within it; and heavy curtains at its front, although drawn apart, augmented its constant dimness.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The man passed in and followed a boy up a winding flight of stairs to the lower gallery.
frailadjectiveUS /freɪl/
physically weak
From this reading The boy started to light a lamp in a wall bracket, but the man stopped him and directed him as he left to lock the frail door.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Although the round pit, into which one could look from this box, was open to the clear sky, the floor of the upper gallery projected so far over this box that the light was dim within it; and heavy curtains at its front, although drawn apart, augmented its constant dimness.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Although the round pit, into which one could look from this box, was open to the clear sky, the floor of the upper gallery projected so far over this box that the light was dim within it; and heavy curtains at its front, although drawn apart, augmented its constant dimness.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading The man passed in and followed a boy up a winding flight of stairs to the lower gallery.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The boy started to light a lamp in a wall bracket, but the man stopped him and directed him as he left to lock the frail door.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Although the round pit, into which one could look from this box, was open to the clear sky, the floor of the upper gallery projected so far over this box that the light was dim within it; and heavy curtains at its front, although drawn apart, augmented its constant dimness.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The boy started to light a lamp in a wall bracket, but the man stopped him and directed him as he left to lock the frail door.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The man passed in and followed a boy up a winding flight of stairs to the lower gallery.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Although the round pit, into which one could look from this box, was open to the clear sky, the floor of the upper gallery projected so far over this box that the light was dim within it; and heavy curtains at its front, although drawn apart, augmented its constant dimness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a small compartment at one end of, and overlooking, the stage.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Although the round pit, into which one could look from this box, was open to the clear sky, the floor of the upper gallery projected so far over this box that the light was dim within it; and heavy curtains at its front, although drawn apart, augmented its constant dimness.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading The boy started to light a lamp in a wall bracket, but the man stopped him and directed him as he left to lock the frail door.
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 The boy started to light a lamp in a wall bracket, but the man stopped him and directed him as he left to lock the frail door.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Although the round pit, into which one could look from this box, was open to the clear sky, the floor of the upper gallery projected so far over this box that the light was dim within it; and heavy curtains at its front, although drawn apart, augmented its constant dimness.
fasten with a lock
From this reading The boy started to light a lamp in a wall bracket, but the man stopped him and directed him as he left to lock the frail door.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Although the round pit, into which one could look from this box, was open to the clear sky, the floor of the upper gallery projected so far over this box that the light was dim within it; and heavy curtains at its front, although drawn apart, augmented its constant dimness.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The man passed in and followed a boy up a winding flight of stairs to the lower gallery.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man passed in and followed a boy up a winding flight of stairs to the lower gallery.
a brief written record
From this reading The boy unlocked it [note 44].
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The man passed in and followed a boy up a winding flight of stairs to the lower gallery.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was a small compartment at one end of, and overlooking, the stage.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Although the round pit, into which one could look from this box, was open to the clear sky, the floor of the upper gallery projected so far over this box that the light was dim within it; and heavy curtains at its front, although drawn apart, augmented its constant dimness.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Although the round pit, into which one could look from this box, was open to the clear sky, the floor of the upper gallery projected so far over this box that the light was dim within it; and heavy curtains at its front, although drawn apart, augmented its constant dimness.
overlookingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading It was a small compartment at one end of, and overlooking, the stage.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The man passed in and followed a boy up a winding flight of stairs to the lower gallery.
pitnounUS /pɪt/
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
From this reading Although the round pit, into which one could look from this box, was open to the clear sky, the floor of the upper gallery projected so far over this box that the light was dim within it; and heavy curtains at its front, although drawn apart, augmented its constant dimness.
projectedadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektəd/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading Although the round pit, into which one could look from this box, was open to the clear sky, the floor of the upper gallery projected so far over this box that the light was dim within it; and heavy curtains at its front, although drawn apart, augmented its constant dimness.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Although the round pit, into which one could look from this box, was open to the clear sky, the floor of the upper gallery projected so far over this box that the light was dim within it; and heavy curtains at its front, although drawn apart, augmented its constant dimness.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Although the round pit, into which one could look from this box, was open to the clear sky, the floor of the upper gallery projected so far over this box that the light was dim within it; and heavy curtains at its front, although drawn apart, augmented its constant dimness.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a small compartment at one end of, and overlooking, the stage.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Although the round pit, into which one could look from this box, was open to the clear sky, the floor of the upper gallery projected so far over this box that the light was dim within it; and heavy curtains at its front, although drawn apart, augmented its constant dimness.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading It was a small compartment at one end of, and overlooking, the stage.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The man passed in and followed a boy up a winding flight of stairs to the lower gallery.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The boy started to light a lamp in a wall bracket, but the man stopped him and directed him as he left to lock the frail door.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The boy started to light a lamp in a wall bracket, but the man stopped him and directed him as he left to lock the frail door.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although the round pit, into which one could look from this box, was open to the clear sky, the floor of the upper gallery projected so far over this box that the light was dim within it; and heavy curtains at its front, although drawn apart, augmented its constant dimness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The man passed in and followed a boy up a winding flight of stairs to the lower gallery.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Although the round pit, into which one could look from this box, was open to the clear sky, the floor of the upper gallery projected so far over this box that the light was dim within it; and heavy curtains at its front, although drawn apart, augmented its constant dimness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The man passed in and followed a boy up a winding flight of stairs to the lower gallery.
unlockedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɑːkt/
not firmly fastened or secured
From this reading The boy unlocked it [note 44].
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The man passed in and followed a boy up a winding flight of stairs to the lower gallery.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Although the round pit, into which one could look from this box, was open to the clear sky, the floor of the upper gallery projected so far over this box that the light was dim within it; and heavy curtains at its front, although drawn apart, augmented its constant dimness.
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 The boy started to light a lamp in a wall bracket, but the man stopped him and directed him as he left to lock the frail door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a small compartment at one end of, and overlooking, the stage.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Although the round pit, into which one could look from this box, was open to the clear sky, the floor of the upper gallery projected so far over this box that the light was dim within it; and heavy curtains at its front, although drawn apart, augmented its constant dimness.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading The man passed in and followed a boy up a winding flight of stairs to the lower gallery.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Although the round pit, into which one could look from this box, was open to the clear sky, the floor of the upper gallery projected so far over this box that the light was dim within it; and heavy curtains at its front, although drawn apart, augmented its constant dimness.
