used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Every window in the big white building was shuttered, every door barred; the courtyard was empty; not a footstep, nor a voice was resounded.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Nevertheless, an open carriage from Liege stopped in front of the gate, and two people getting out, proceeded to look through the iron bars of the railing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nevertheless, an open carriage from Liege stopped in front of the gate, and two people getting out, proceeded to look through the iron bars of the railing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The hotel at Chaudfontaine was closed for the winter.
barredadjectiveUS /bɑːrd/
preventing entry or exit or a course of action
From this reading Every window in the big white building was shuttered, every door barred; the courtyard was empty; not a footstep, nor a voice was resounded.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading Nevertheless, an open carriage from Liege stopped in front of the gate, and two people getting out, proceeded to look through the iron bars of the railing.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Every window in the big white building was shuttered, every door barred; the courtyard was empty; not a footstep, nor a voice was resounded.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Every window in the big white building was shuttered, every door barred; the courtyard was empty; not a footstep, nor a voice was resounded.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Nevertheless, an open carriage from Liege stopped in front of the gate, and two people getting out, proceeded to look through the iron bars of the railing.
Chaudfontaine
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From this reading The hotel at Chaudfontaine was closed for the winter.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The hotel at Chaudfontaine was closed for the winter.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Conclusion.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading Every window in the big white building was shuttered, every door barred; the courtyard was empty; not a footstep, nor a voice was resounded.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Every window in the big white building was shuttered, every door barred; the courtyard was empty; not a footstep, nor a voice was resounded.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Every window in the big white building was shuttered, every door barred; the courtyard was empty; not a footstep, nor a voice was resounded.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every window in the big white building was shuttered, every door barred; the courtyard was empty; not a footstep, nor a voice was resounded.
footstepnounUS /ˈfʊtstep/
the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading Every window in the big white building was shuttered, every door barred; the courtyard was empty; not a footstep, nor a voice was resounded.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The hotel at Chaudfontaine was closed for the winter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nevertheless, an open carriage from Liege stopped in front of the gate, and two people getting out, proceeded to look through the iron bars of the railing.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Nevertheless, an open carriage from Liege stopped in front of the gate, and two people getting out, proceeded to look through the iron bars of the railing.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Nevertheless, an open carriage from Liege stopped in front of the gate, and two people getting out, proceeded to look through the iron bars of the railing.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Nevertheless, an open carriage from Liege stopped in front of the gate, and two people getting out, proceeded to look through the iron bars of the railing.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The hotel at Chaudfontaine was closed for the winter.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Was I not right?" said Madelon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Every window in the big white building was shuttered, every door barred; the courtyard was empty; not a footstep, nor a voice was resounded.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Nevertheless, an open carriage from Liege stopped in front of the gate, and two people getting out, proceeded to look through the iron bars of the railing.
LiegenounUS /liːdʒ/
a person holding a fief; a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord
From this reading Nevertheless, an open carriage from Liege stopped in front of the gate, and two people getting out, proceeded to look through the iron bars of the railing.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Nevertheless, an open carriage from Liege stopped in front of the gate, and two people getting out, proceeded to look through the iron bars of the railing.
Madelon
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From this reading "Was I not right?" said Madelon.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, an open carriage from Liege stopped in front of the gate, and two people getting out, proceeded to look through the iron bars of the railing.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Every window in the big white building was shuttered, every door barred; the courtyard was empty; not a footstep, nor a voice was resounded.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Every window in the big white building was shuttered, every door barred; the courtyard was empty; not a footstep, nor a voice was resounded.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nevertheless, an open carriage from Liege stopped in front of the gate, and two people getting out, proceeded to look through the iron bars of the railing.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Nevertheless, an open carriage from Liege stopped in front of the gate, and two people getting out, proceeded to look through the iron bars of the railing.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Nevertheless, an open carriage from Liege stopped in front of the gate, and two people getting out, proceeded to look through the iron bars of the railing.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Nevertheless, an open carriage from Liege stopped in front of the gate, and two people getting out, proceeded to look through the iron bars of the railing.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Nevertheless, an open carriage from Liege stopped in front of the gate, and two people getting out, proceeded to look through the iron bars of the railing.
railingnounUS /ˈreɪlɪŋ/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading Nevertheless, an open carriage from Liege stopped in front of the gate, and two people getting out, proceeded to look through the iron bars of the railing.
resounded
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From this reading Every window in the big white building was shuttered, every door barred; the courtyard was empty; not a footstep, nor a voice was resounded.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Was I not right?" said Madelon.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Was I not right?" said Madelon.
shutteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃʌtərd/
provided with shutters or shutters as specified; often used in combination
From this reading Every window in the big white building was shuttered, every door barred; the courtyard was empty; not a footstep, nor a voice was resounded.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Nevertheless, an open carriage from Liege stopped in front of the gate, and two people getting out, proceeded to look through the iron bars of the railing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The hotel at Chaudfontaine was closed for the winter.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Nevertheless, an open carriage from Liege stopped in front of the gate, and two people getting out, proceeded to look through the iron bars of the railing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nevertheless, an open carriage from Liege stopped in front of the gate, and two people getting out, proceeded to look through the iron bars of the railing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Nevertheless, an open carriage from Liege stopped in front of the gate, and two people getting out, proceeded to look through the iron bars of the railing.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Every window in the big white building was shuttered, every door barred; the courtyard was empty; not a footstep, nor a voice was resounded.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The hotel at Chaudfontaine was closed for the winter.
a Caucasian
From this reading Every window in the big white building was shuttered, every door barred; the courtyard was empty; not a footstep, nor a voice was resounded.
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 Every window in the big white building was shuttered, every door barred; the courtyard was empty; not a footstep, nor a voice was resounded.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The hotel at Chaudfontaine was closed for the winter.
