used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
abbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading It seemed as if some one were pouring rocks and mountains in a stream upon the roof of the abbey, making the very solid walls and foundations shake.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About five minutes after he had entered the cell, however, the whole interior of the little room, where the feeble oil-lamp had only made the darkness visible, was pervaded by intense light, and an image of the stained-glass window was thrown upon the floor and opposite wall in colors the most intense and beautiful.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading About five minutes after he had entered the cell, however, the whole interior of the little room, where the feeble oil-lamp had only made the darkness visible, was pervaded by intense light, and an image of the stained-glass window was thrown upon the floor and opposite wall in colors the most intense and beautiful.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
(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 The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
in addition
From this reading The original small panes of stained glass were also there, but Edward could at first form no idea of the richness of the coloring; for, although the moon had now risen several hours, the face of heaven was black with clouds, and all without was darkness.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The original small panes of stained glass were also there, but Edward could at first form no idea of the richness of the coloring; for, although the moon had now risen several hours, the face of heaven was black with clouds, and all without was darkness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading About five minutes after he had entered the cell, however, the whole interior of the little room, where the feeble oil-lamp had only made the darkness visible, was pervaded by intense light, and an image of the stained-glass window was thrown upon the floor and opposite wall in colors the most intense and beautiful.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seemed as if some one were pouring rocks and mountains in a stream upon the roof of the abbey, making the very solid walls and foundations shake.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The original small panes of stained glass were also there, but Edward could at first form no idea of the richness of the coloring; for, although the moon had now risen several hours, the face of heaven was black with clouds, and all without was darkness.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading Still, the thunder did not follow for several seconds; but when it did come the roar was awful.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The original small panes of stained glass were also there, but Edward could at first form no idea of the richness of the coloring; for, although the moon had now risen several hours, the face of heaven was black with clouds, and all without was darkness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
cloisterverbUS /ˈklɔɪstər/
surround with a cloister, as of a garden
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The original small panes of stained glass were also there, but Edward could at first form no idea of the richness of the coloring; for, although the moon had now risen several hours, the face of heaven was black with clouds, and all without was darkness.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
coloringnounUS /ˈkʌlərɪŋ/
a digestible substance used to give color to food
From this reading The original small panes of stained glass were also there, but Edward could at first form no idea of the richness of the coloring; for, although the moon had now risen several hours, the face of heaven was black with clouds, and all without was darkness.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading About five minutes after he had entered the cell, however, the whole interior of the little room, where the feeble oil-lamp had only made the darkness visible, was pervaded by intense light, and an image of the stained-glass window was thrown upon the floor and opposite wall in colors the most intense and beautiful.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Still, the thunder did not follow for several seconds; but when it did come the roar was awful.
gotten under control
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The original small panes of stained glass were also there, but Edward could at first form no idea of the richness of the coloring; for, although the moon had now risen several hours, the face of heaven was black with clouds, and all without was darkness.
crucifixnounUS /ˈkruːsəfɪks/
representation of the cross on which Jesus died
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The original small panes of stained glass were also there, but Edward could at first form no idea of the richness of the coloring; for, although the moon had now risen several hours, the face of heaven was black with clouds, and all without was darkness.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Still, the thunder did not follow for several seconds; but when it did come the roar was awful.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading The original small panes of stained glass were also there, but Edward could at first form no idea of the richness of the coloring; for, although the moon had now risen several hours, the face of heaven was black with clouds, and all without was darkness.
emblemnounUS /ˈembləm/
special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading About five minutes after he had entered the cell, however, the whole interior of the little room, where the feeble oil-lamp had only made the darkness visible, was pervaded by intense light, and an image of the stained-glass window was thrown upon the floor and opposite wall in colors the most intense and beautiful.
divisible by two
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The original small panes of stained glass were also there, but Edward could at first form no idea of the richness of the coloring; for, although the moon had now risen several hours, the face of heaven was black with clouds, and all without was darkness.
feebleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːbəl/
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading About five minutes after he had entered the cell, however, the whole interior of the little room, where the feeble oil-lamp had only made the darkness visible, was pervaded by intense light, and an image of the stained-glass window was thrown upon the floor and opposite wall in colors the most intense and beautiful.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The original small panes of stained glass were also there, but Edward could at first form no idea of the richness of the coloring; for, although the moon had now risen several hours, the face of heaven was black with clouds, and all without was darkness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading About five minutes after he had entered the cell, however, the whole interior of the little room, where the feeble oil-lamp had only made the darkness visible, was pervaded by intense light, and an image of the stained-glass window was thrown upon the floor and opposite wall in colors the most intense and beautiful.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading About five minutes after he had entered the cell, however, the whole interior of the little room, where the feeble oil-lamp had only made the darkness visible, was pervaded by intense light, and an image of the stained-glass window was thrown upon the floor and opposite wall in colors the most intense and beautiful.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Still, the thunder did not follow for several seconds; but when it did come the roar was awful.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The original small panes of stained glass were also there, but Edward could at first form no idea of the richness of the coloring; for, although the moon had now risen several hours, the face of heaven was black with clouds, and all without was darkness.
foundationsnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading It seemed as if some one were pouring rocks and mountains in a stream upon the roof of the abbey, making the very solid walls and foundations shake.
garnishedverbUS /ˈɡɑːrnɪʃt/
past form of “garnish” — take a debtor's wages on legal orders, such as for child support
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading The original small panes of stained glass were also there, but Edward could at first form no idea of the richness of the coloring; for, although the moon had now risen several hours, the face of heaven was black with clouds, and all without was darkness.
grinningnounUS /ˈɡrɪnɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading About five minutes after he had entered the cell, however, the whole interior of the little room, where the feeble oil-lamp had only made the darkness visible, was pervaded by intense light, and an image of the stained-glass window was thrown upon the floor and opposite wall in colors the most intense and beautiful.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading The original small panes of stained glass were also there, but Edward could at first form no idea of the richness of the coloring; for, although the moon had now risen several hours, the face of heaven was black with clouds, and all without was darkness.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The original small panes of stained glass were also there, but Edward could at first form no idea of the richness of the coloring; for, although the moon had now risen several hours, the face of heaven was black with clouds, and all without was darkness.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading About five minutes after he had entered the cell, however, the whole interior of the little room, where the feeble oil-lamp had only made the darkness visible, was pervaded by intense light, and an image of the stained-glass window was thrown upon the floor and opposite wall in colors the most intense and beautiful.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The original small panes of stained glass were also there, but Edward could at first form no idea of the richness of the coloring; for, although the moon had now risen several hours, the face of heaven was black with clouds, and all without was darkness.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It seemed as if some one were pouring rocks and mountains in a stream upon the roof of the abbey, making the very solid walls and foundations shake.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading About five minutes after he had entered the cell, however, the whole interior of the little room, where the feeble oil-lamp had only made the darkness visible, was pervaded by intense light, and an image of the stained-glass window was thrown upon the floor and opposite wall in colors the most intense and beautiful.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading About five minutes after he had entered the cell, however, the whole interior of the little room, where the feeble oil-lamp had only made the darkness visible, was pervaded by intense light, and an image of the stained-glass window was thrown upon the floor and opposite wall in colors the most intense and beautiful.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading About five minutes after he had entered the cell, however, the whole interior of the little room, where the feeble oil-lamp had only made the darkness visible, was pervaded by intense light, and an image of the stained-glass window was thrown upon the floor and opposite wall in colors the most intense and beautiful.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading About five minutes after he had entered the cell, however, the whole interior of the little room, where the feeble oil-lamp had only made the darkness visible, was pervaded by intense light, and an image of the stained-glass window was thrown upon the floor and opposite wall in colors the most intense and beautiful.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading It seemed as if some one were pouring rocks and mountains in a stream upon the roof of the abbey, making the very solid walls and foundations shake.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading About five minutes after he had entered the cell, however, the whole interior of the little room, where the feeble oil-lamp had only made the darkness visible, was pervaded by intense light, and an image of the stained-glass window was thrown upon the floor and opposite wall in colors the most intense and beautiful.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The original small panes of stained glass were also there, but Edward could at first form no idea of the richness of the coloring; for, although the moon had now risen several hours, the face of heaven was black with clouds, and all without was darkness.
used to form the superlative
From this reading About five minutes after he had entered the cell, however, the whole interior of the little room, where the feeble oil-lamp had only made the darkness visible, was pervaded by intense light, and an image of the stained-glass window was thrown upon the floor and opposite wall in colors the most intense and beautiful.
mouldingsnounUS /ˈmoʊldɪŋz/
plural of “moulding” — a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading It seemed as if some one were pouring rocks and mountains in a stream upon the roof of the abbey, making the very solid walls and foundations shake.
mullionnoun
a nonstructural vertical strip between the casements or panes of a window (or the panels of a screen)
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
not any; not one
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Still, the thunder did not follow for several seconds; but when it did come the roar was awful.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The original small panes of stained glass were also there, but Edward could at first form no idea of the richness of the coloring; for, although the moon had now risen several hours, the face of heaven was black with clouds, and all without was darkness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
oil-lamp
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From this reading About five minutes after he had entered the cell, however, the whole interior of the little room, where the feeble oil-lamp had only made the darkness visible, was pervaded by intense light, and an image of the stained-glass window was thrown upon the floor and opposite wall in colors the most intense and beautiful.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It seemed as if some one were pouring rocks and mountains in a stream upon the roof of the abbey, making the very solid walls and foundations shake.
and nothing more
From this reading About five minutes after he had entered the cell, however, the whole interior of the little room, where the feeble oil-lamp had only made the darkness visible, was pervaded by intense light, and an image of the stained-glass window was thrown upon the floor and opposite wall in colors the most intense and beautiful.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading About five minutes after he had entered the cell, however, the whole interior of the little room, where the feeble oil-lamp had only made the darkness visible, was pervaded by intense light, and an image of the stained-glass window was thrown upon the floor and opposite wall in colors the most intense and beautiful.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading The original small panes of stained glass were also there, but Edward could at first form no idea of the richness of the coloring; for, although the moon had now risen several hours, the face of heaven was black with clouds, and all without was darkness.
ornamentverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmənt/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
palletnounUS /ˈpælət/
the range of colour characteristic of a particular artist or painting or school of art
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
panesnounUS /peɪnz/
plural of “pane” — sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors
From this reading The original small panes of stained glass were also there, but Edward could at first form no idea of the richness of the coloring; for, although the moon had now risen several hours, the face of heaven was black with clouds, and all without was darkness.
pervadedverbUS /pərˈveɪdɪd/
past form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading About five minutes after he had entered the cell, however, the whole interior of the little room, where the feeble oil-lamp had only made the darkness visible, was pervaded by intense light, and an image of the stained-glass window was thrown upon the floor and opposite wall in colors the most intense and beautiful.
pitchernounUS /ˈpɪtʃər/
(baseball) the person who does the pitching
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading It seemed as if some one were pouring rocks and mountains in a stream upon the roof of the abbey, making the very solid walls and foundations shake.
richnessnounUS /ˈrɪtʃnəs/
the property of being extremely abundant
From this reading The original small panes of stained glass were also there, but Edward could at first form no idea of the richness of the coloring; for, although the moon had now risen several hours, the face of heaven was black with clouds, and all without was darkness.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading The original small panes of stained glass were also there, but Edward could at first form no idea of the richness of the coloring; for, although the moon had now risen several hours, the face of heaven was black with clouds, and all without was darkness.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading Still, the thunder did not follow for several seconds; but when it did come the roar was awful.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading It seemed as if some one were pouring rocks and mountains in a stream upon the roof of the abbey, making the very solid walls and foundations shake.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading It seemed as if some one were pouring rocks and mountains in a stream upon the roof of the abbey, making the very solid walls and foundations shake.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading About five minutes after he had entered the cell, however, the whole interior of the little room, where the feeble oil-lamp had only made the darkness visible, was pervaded by intense light, and an image of the stained-glass window was thrown upon the floor and opposite wall in colors the most intense and beautiful.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Still, the thunder did not follow for several seconds; but when it did come the roar was awful.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed as if some one were pouring rocks and mountains in a stream upon the roof of the abbey, making the very solid walls and foundations shake.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The original small panes of stained glass were also there, but Edward could at first form no idea of the richness of the coloring; for, although the moon had now risen several hours, the face of heaven was black with clouds, and all without was darkness.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading It seemed as if some one were pouring rocks and mountains in a stream upon the roof of the abbey, making the very solid walls and foundations shake.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The original small panes of stained glass were also there, but Edward could at first form no idea of the richness of the coloring; for, although the moon had now risen several hours, the face of heaven was black with clouds, and all without was darkness.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading It seemed as if some one were pouring rocks and mountains in a stream upon the roof of the abbey, making the very solid walls and foundations shake.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It seemed as if some one were pouring rocks and mountains in a stream upon the roof of the abbey, making the very solid walls and foundations shake.
stainedadjectiveUS /steɪnd/
marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter
From this reading The original small panes of stained glass were also there, but Edward could at first form no idea of the richness of the coloring; for, although the moon had now risen several hours, the face of heaven was black with clouds, and all without was darkness.
stained-glass
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From this reading About five minutes after he had entered the cell, however, the whole interior of the little room, where the feeble oil-lamp had only made the darkness visible, was pervaded by intense light, and an image of the stained-glass window was thrown upon the floor and opposite wall in colors the most intense and beautiful.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, the thunder did not follow for several seconds; but when it did come the roar was awful.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading It seemed as if some one were pouring rocks and mountains in a stream upon the roof of the abbey, making the very solid walls and foundations shake.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The original small panes of stained glass were also there, but Edward could at first form no idea of the richness of the coloring; for, although the moon had now risen several hours, the face of heaven was black with clouds, and all without was darkness.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading About five minutes after he had entered the cell, however, the whole interior of the little room, where the feeble oil-lamp had only made the darkness visible, was pervaded by intense light, and an image of the stained-glass window was thrown upon the floor and opposite wall in colors the most intense and beautiful.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading Still, the thunder did not follow for several seconds; but when it did come the roar was awful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading About five minutes after he had entered the cell, however, the whole interior of the little room, where the feeble oil-lamp had only made the darkness visible, was pervaded by intense light, and an image of the stained-glass window was thrown upon the floor and opposite wall in colors the most intense and beautiful.
precisely as stated
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading About five minutes after he had entered the cell, however, the whole interior of the little room, where the feeble oil-lamp had only made the darkness visible, was pervaded by intense light, and an image of the stained-glass window was thrown upon the floor and opposite wall in colors the most intense and beautiful.
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 table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
plural of “wall” — 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 It seemed as if some one were pouring rocks and mountains in a stream upon the roof of the abbey, making the very solid walls and foundations shake.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
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 The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
at the time that
From this reading Still, the thunder did not follow for several seconds; but when it did come the roar was awful.
in or at the place that
From this reading About five minutes after he had entered the cell, however, the whole interior of the little room, where the feeble oil-lamp had only made the darkness visible, was pervaded by intense light, and an image of the stained-glass window was thrown upon the floor and opposite wall in colors the most intense and beautiful.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading About five minutes after he had entered the cell, however, the whole interior of the little room, where the feeble oil-lamp had only made the darkness visible, was pervaded by intense light, and an image of the stained-glass window was thrown upon the floor and opposite wall in colors the most intense and beautiful.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
but in spite of that
From this reading The table, the book, the pallet, the grinning emblem of death, and a little black crucifix hung up against the wall, were--with the exception of a large pitcher of very clear, cold water--all that the cell contained; and yet it was by no means without ornament, for each of those chambers looking to the western cloister had a window divided into two by a beautiful mullion and was garnished all round, even in the interior, with mouldings a foot in depth.
