(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading For an instant the three men remained motionless at the entrance to the vault, while the turnkey plunged his lantern into the opening without being able to penetrate its depth.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For an instant the three men remained motionless at the entrance to the vault, while the turnkey plunged his lantern into the opening without being able to penetrate its depth.
architectnounUS /ˈɑːrkətekt/
someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading The architect triumphantly exulted over his companions from the summit of his genius.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For an instant the three men remained motionless at the entrance to the vault, while the turnkey plunged his lantern into the opening without being able to penetrate its depth.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading For an instant the three men remained motionless at the entrance to the vault, while the turnkey plunged his lantern into the opening without being able to penetrate its depth.
CITIZENnounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading THE CITIZEN GRACCHUS.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The architect triumphantly exulted over his companions from the summit of his genius.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading For an instant the three men remained motionless at the entrance to the vault, while the turnkey plunged his lantern into the opening without being able to penetrate its depth.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading For an instant the three men remained motionless at the entrance to the vault, while the turnkey plunged his lantern into the opening without being able to penetrate its depth.
exultedverbUS /ɪɡˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “exult” — feel extreme happiness or elation
From this reading The architect triumphantly exulted over his companions from the summit of his genius.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading "Faith! yes," replied Santerre, "here incontestably is the passage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For an instant the three men remained motionless at the entrance to the vault, while the turnkey plunged his lantern into the opening without being able to penetrate its depth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The architect triumphantly exulted over his companions from the summit of his genius.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading The architect triumphantly exulted over his companions from the summit of his genius.
GRACCHUS
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From this reading THE CITIZEN GRACCHUS.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well!" said he, at length.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Faith! yes," replied Santerre, "here incontestably is the passage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For an instant the three men remained motionless at the entrance to the vault, while the turnkey plunged his lantern into the opening without being able to penetrate its depth.
incontestably
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From this reading "Faith! yes," replied Santerre, "here incontestably is the passage.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading For an instant the three men remained motionless at the entrance to the vault, while the turnkey plunged his lantern into the opening without being able to penetrate its depth.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading For an instant the three men remained motionless at the entrance to the vault, while the turnkey plunged his lantern into the opening without being able to penetrate its depth.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Faith! yes," replied Santerre, "here incontestably is the passage.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading For an instant the three men remained motionless at the entrance to the vault, while the turnkey plunged his lantern into the opening without being able to penetrate its depth.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading For an instant the three men remained motionless at the entrance to the vault, while the turnkey plunged his lantern into the opening without being able to penetrate its depth.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading "Well!" said he, at length.
the force of workers available
From this reading For an instant the three men remained motionless at the entrance to the vault, while the turnkey plunged his lantern into the opening without being able to penetrate its depth.
not in physical motion
From this reading For an instant the three men remained motionless at the entrance to the vault, while the turnkey plunged his lantern into the opening without being able to penetrate its depth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The architect triumphantly exulted over his companions from the summit of his genius.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading For an instant the three men remained motionless at the entrance to the vault, while the turnkey plunged his lantern into the opening without being able to penetrate its depth.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The architect triumphantly exulted over his companions from the summit of his genius.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading "Faith! yes," replied Santerre, "here incontestably is the passage.
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading For an instant the three men remained motionless at the entrance to the vault, while the turnkey plunged his lantern into the opening without being able to penetrate its depth.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading For an instant the three men remained motionless at the entrance to the vault, while the turnkey plunged his lantern into the opening without being able to penetrate its depth.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading For an instant the three men remained motionless at the entrance to the vault, while the turnkey plunged his lantern into the opening without being able to penetrate its depth.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Faith! yes," replied Santerre, "here incontestably is the passage.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well!" said he, at length.
Santerre
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From this reading "Faith! yes," replied Santerre, "here incontestably is the passage.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading The architect triumphantly exulted over his companions from the summit of his genius.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CITIZEN GRACCHUS.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading For an instant the three men remained motionless at the entrance to the vault, while the turnkey plunged his lantern into the opening without being able to penetrate its depth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For an instant the three men remained motionless at the entrance to the vault, while the turnkey plunged his lantern into the opening without being able to penetrate its depth.
triumphantlyadverbUS /traɪˈʌmfəntli/
in a triumphant manner
From this reading The architect triumphantly exulted over his companions from the summit of his genius.
turnkeynounUS /ˈtɜːrnkiː/
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading For an instant the three men remained motionless at the entrance to the vault, while the turnkey plunged his lantern into the opening without being able to penetrate its depth.
vaultnounUS /vɒlt/
An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.
From this reading For an instant the three men remained motionless at the entrance to the vault, while the turnkey plunged his lantern into the opening without being able to penetrate its depth.
(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 "Well!" said he, at length.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading For an instant the three men remained motionless at the entrance to the vault, while the turnkey plunged his lantern into the opening without being able to penetrate its depth.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading For an instant the three men remained motionless at the entrance to the vault, while the turnkey plunged his lantern into the opening without being able to penetrate its depth.
an affirmative
From this reading "Faith! yes," replied Santerre, "here incontestably is the passage.
