used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Von Hildemaller's Intervention A silence settled down upon the prison and the cell in which Geoff and Philip had been thrust, once the clanging of the iron door which closed it had subsided--a silence which told rather on their nerves, and helped to rob them of their spirits.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They sat just within the door, staring about them, noticing with concern, almost with dismay, the solid masonry built up above them, the two narrow windows which gave air and light, and the absence of any sort of opening which might give them a means of making their escape.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading They sat just within the door, staring about them, noticing with concern, almost with dismay, the solid masonry built up above them, the two narrow windows which gave air and light, and the absence of any sort of opening which might give them a means of making their escape.
the state of being absent
From this reading They sat just within the door, staring about them, noticing with concern, almost with dismay, the solid masonry built up above them, the two narrow windows which gave air and light, and the absence of any sort of opening which might give them a means of making their escape.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Then Philip sat down on the edge of a low platform built against one of the walls and burst into loud whistling.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading They sat just within the door, staring about them, noticing with concern, almost with dismay, the solid masonry built up above them, the two narrow windows which gave air and light, and the absence of any sort of opening which might give them a means of making their escape.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading They sat just within the door, staring about them, noticing with concern, almost with dismay, the solid masonry built up above them, the two narrow windows which gave air and light, and the absence of any sort of opening which might give them a means of making their escape.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Von Hildemaller's Intervention A silence settled down upon the prison and the cell in which Geoff and Philip had been thrust, once the clanging of the iron door which closed it had subsided--a silence which told rather on their nerves, and helped to rob them of their spirits.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They sat just within the door, staring about them, noticing with concern, almost with dismay, the solid masonry built up above them, the two narrow windows which gave air and light, and the absence of any sort of opening which might give them a means of making their escape.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Von Hildemaller's Intervention A silence settled down upon the prison and the cell in which Geoff and Philip had been thrust, once the clanging of the iron door which closed it had subsided--a silence which told rather on their nerves, and helped to rob them of their spirits.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading No use crying before we're hurt!
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "No use being down-hearted!
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading They sat just within the door, staring about them, noticing with concern, almost with dismay, the solid masonry built up above them, the two narrow windows which gave air and light, and the absence of any sort of opening which might give them a means of making their escape.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Then Philip sat down on the edge of a low platform built against one of the walls and burst into loud whistling.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading Von Hildemaller's Intervention A silence settled down upon the prison and the cell in which Geoff and Philip had been thrust, once the clanging of the iron door which closed it had subsided--a silence which told rather on their nerves, and helped to rob them of their spirits.
clangingadjectiveUS /ˈklæŋɪŋ/
having a loud resonant metallic sound
From this reading Von Hildemaller's Intervention A silence settled down upon the prison and the cell in which Geoff and Philip had been thrust, once the clanging of the iron door which closed it had subsided--a silence which told rather on their nerves, and helped to rob them of their spirits.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Von Hildemaller's Intervention A silence settled down upon the prison and the cell in which Geoff and Philip had been thrust, once the clanging of the iron door which closed it had subsided--a silence which told rather on their nerves, and helped to rob them of their spirits.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading They sat just within the door, staring about them, noticing with concern, almost with dismay, the solid masonry built up above them, the two narrow windows which gave air and light, and the absence of any sort of opening which might give them a means of making their escape.
demanding attention
From this reading No use crying before we're hurt!
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading They sat just within the door, staring about them, noticing with concern, almost with dismay, the solid masonry built up above them, the two narrow windows which gave air and light, and the absence of any sort of opening which might give them a means of making their escape.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Von Hildemaller's Intervention A silence settled down upon the prison and the cell in which Geoff and Philip had been thrust, once the clanging of the iron door which closed it had subsided--a silence which told rather on their nerves, and helped to rob them of their spirits.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Von Hildemaller's Intervention A silence settled down upon the prison and the cell in which Geoff and Philip had been thrust, once the clanging of the iron door which closed it had subsided--a silence which told rather on their nerves, and helped to rob them of their spirits.
down-hearted
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From this reading "No use being down-hearted!
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Then Philip sat down on the edge of a low platform built against one of the walls and burst into loud whistling.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading They sat just within the door, staring about them, noticing with concern, almost with dismay, the solid masonry built up above them, the two narrow windows which gave air and light, and the absence of any sort of opening which might give them a means of making their escape.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading They sat just within the door, staring about them, noticing with concern, almost with dismay, the solid masonry built up above them, the two narrow windows which gave air and light, and the absence of any sort of opening which might give them a means of making their escape.
Geoff
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From this reading Von Hildemaller's Intervention A silence settled down upon the prison and the cell in which Geoff and Philip had been thrust, once the clanging of the iron door which closed it had subsided--a silence which told rather on their nerves, and helped to rob them of their spirits.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading They sat just within the door, staring about them, noticing with concern, almost with dismay, the solid masonry built up above them, the two narrow windows which gave air and light, and the absence of any sort of opening which might give them a means of making their escape.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Von Hildemaller's Intervention A silence settled down upon the prison and the cell in which Geoff and Philip had been thrust, once the clanging of the iron door which closed it had subsided--a silence which told rather on their nerves, and helped to rob them of their spirits.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Von Hildemaller's Intervention A silence settled down upon the prison and the cell in which Geoff and Philip had been thrust, once the clanging of the iron door which closed it had subsided--a silence which told rather on their nerves, and helped to rob them of their spirits.
Hildemaller's
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From this reading Von Hildemaller's Intervention A silence settled down upon the prison and the cell in which Geoff and Philip had been thrust, once the clanging of the iron door which closed it had subsided--a silence which told rather on their nerves, and helped to rob them of their spirits.
be the source of pain
From this reading No use crying before we're hurt!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Von Hildemaller's Intervention A silence settled down upon the prison and the cell in which Geoff and Philip had been thrust, once the clanging of the iron door which closed it had subsided--a silence which told rather on their nerves, and helped to rob them of their spirits.
InterventionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈvenʃən/
the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)
From this reading Von Hildemaller's Intervention A silence settled down upon the prison and the cell in which Geoff and Philip had been thrust, once the clanging of the iron door which closed it had subsided--a silence which told rather on their nerves, and helped to rob them of their spirits.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then Philip sat down on the edge of a low platform built against one of the walls and burst into loud whistling.
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 Von Hildemaller's Intervention A silence settled down upon the prison and the cell in which Geoff and Philip had been thrust, once the clanging of the iron door which closed it had subsided--a silence which told rather on their nerves, and helped to rob them of their spirits.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Von Hildemaller's Intervention A silence settled down upon the prison and the cell in which Geoff and Philip had been thrust, once the clanging of the iron door which closed it had subsided--a silence which told rather on their nerves, and helped to rob them of their spirits.
and nothing more
From this reading They sat just within the door, staring about them, noticing with concern, almost with dismay, the solid masonry built up above them, the two narrow windows which gave air and light, and the absence of any sort of opening which might give them a means of making their escape.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading They sat just within the door, staring about them, noticing with concern, almost with dismay, the solid masonry built up above them, the two narrow windows which gave air and light, and the absence of any sort of opening which might give them a means of making their escape.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Then Philip sat down on the edge of a low platform built against one of the walls and burst into loud whistling.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Then Philip sat down on the edge of a low platform built against one of the walls and burst into loud whistling.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading They sat just within the door, staring about them, noticing with concern, almost with dismay, the solid masonry built up above them, the two narrow windows which gave air and light, and the absence of any sort of opening which might give them a means of making their escape.
masonrynounUS /ˈmeɪsənri/
structure built of stone or brick by a mason
From this reading They sat just within the door, staring about them, noticing with concern, almost with dismay, the solid masonry built up above them, the two narrow windows which gave air and light, and the absence of any sort of opening which might give them a means of making their escape.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading They sat just within the door, staring about them, noticing with concern, almost with dismay, the solid masonry built up above them, the two narrow windows which gave air and light, and the absence of any sort of opening which might give them a means of making their escape.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading They sat just within the door, staring about them, noticing with concern, almost with dismay, the solid masonry built up above them, the two narrow windows which gave air and light, and the absence of any sort of opening which might give them a means of making their escape.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading They sat just within the door, staring about them, noticing with concern, almost with dismay, the solid masonry built up above them, the two narrow windows which gave air and light, and the absence of any sort of opening which might give them a means of making their escape.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading Von Hildemaller's Intervention A silence settled down upon the prison and the cell in which Geoff and Philip had been thrust, once the clanging of the iron door which closed it had subsided--a silence which told rather on their nerves, and helped to rob them of their spirits.
not any; not one
From this reading "No use being down-hearted!
noticingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading They sat just within the door, staring about them, noticing with concern, almost with dismay, the solid masonry built up above them, the two narrow windows which gave air and light, and the absence of any sort of opening which might give them a means of making their escape.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Von Hildemaller's Intervention A silence settled down upon the prison and the cell in which Geoff and Philip had been thrust, once the clanging of the iron door which closed it had subsided--a silence which told rather on their nerves, and helped to rob them of their spirits.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Von Hildemaller's Intervention A silence settled down upon the prison and the cell in which Geoff and Philip had been thrust, once the clanging of the iron door which closed it had subsided--a silence which told rather on their nerves, and helped to rob them of their spirits.
on one occasion
From this reading Von Hildemaller's Intervention A silence settled down upon the prison and the cell in which Geoff and Philip had been thrust, once the clanging of the iron door which closed it had subsided--a silence which told rather on their nerves, and helped to rob them of their spirits.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then Philip sat down on the edge of a low platform built against one of the walls and burst into loud whistling.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading They sat just within the door, staring about them, noticing with concern, almost with dismay, the solid masonry built up above them, the two narrow windows which gave air and light, and the absence of any sort of opening which might give them a means of making their escape.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Von Hildemaller's Intervention A silence settled down upon the prison and the cell in which Geoff and Philip had been thrust, once the clanging of the iron door which closed it had subsided--a silence which told rather on their nerves, and helped to rob them of their spirits.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading Then Philip sat down on the edge of a low platform built against one of the walls and burst into loud whistling.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Von Hildemaller's Intervention A silence settled down upon the prison and the cell in which Geoff and Philip had been thrust, once the clanging of the iron door which closed it had subsided--a silence which told rather on their nerves, and helped to rob them of their spirits.
on the contrary
From this reading Von Hildemaller's Intervention A silence settled down upon the prison and the cell in which Geoff and Philip had been thrust, once the clanging of the iron door which closed it had subsided--a silence which told rather on their nerves, and helped to rob them of their spirits.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading Von Hildemaller's Intervention A silence settled down upon the prison and the cell in which Geoff and Philip had been thrust, once the clanging of the iron door which closed it had subsided--a silence which told rather on their nerves, and helped to rob them of their spirits.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading They sat just within the door, staring about them, noticing with concern, almost with dismay, the solid masonry built up above them, the two narrow windows which gave air and light, and the absence of any sort of opening which might give them a means of making their escape.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Von Hildemaller's Intervention A silence settled down upon the prison and the cell in which Geoff and Philip had been thrust, once the clanging of the iron door which closed it had subsided--a silence which told rather on their nerves, and helped to rob them of their spirits.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Von Hildemaller's Intervention A silence settled down upon the prison and the cell in which Geoff and Philip had been thrust, once the clanging of the iron door which closed it had subsided--a silence which told rather on their nerves, and helped to rob them of their spirits.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading They sat just within the door, staring about them, noticing with concern, almost with dismay, the solid masonry built up above them, the two narrow windows which gave air and light, and the absence of any sort of opening which might give them a means of making their escape.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading They sat just within the door, staring about them, noticing with concern, almost with dismay, the solid masonry built up above them, the two narrow windows which gave air and light, and the absence of any sort of opening which might give them a means of making their escape.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Von Hildemaller's Intervention A silence settled down upon the prison and the cell in which Geoff and Philip had been thrust, once the clanging of the iron door which closed it had subsided--a silence which told rather on their nerves, and helped to rob them of their spirits.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading They sat just within the door, staring about them, noticing with concern, almost with dismay, the solid masonry built up above them, the two narrow windows which gave air and light, and the absence of any sort of opening which might give them a means of making their escape.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading Von Hildemaller's Intervention A silence settled down upon the prison and the cell in which Geoff and Philip had been thrust, once the clanging of the iron door which closed it had subsided--a silence which told rather on their nerves, and helped to rob them of their spirits.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Von Hildemaller's Intervention A silence settled down upon the prison and the cell in which Geoff and Philip had been thrust, once the clanging of the iron door which closed it had subsided--a silence which told rather on their nerves, and helped to rob them of their spirits.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Von Hildemaller's Intervention A silence settled down upon the prison and the cell in which Geoff and Philip had been thrust, once the clanging of the iron door which closed it had subsided--a silence which told rather on their nerves, and helped to rob them of their spirits.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Von Hildemaller's Intervention A silence settled down upon the prison and the cell in which Geoff and Philip had been thrust, once the clanging of the iron door which closed it had subsided--a silence which told rather on their nerves, and helped to rob them of their spirits.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Philip sat down on the edge of a low platform built against one of the walls and burst into loud whistling.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They sat just within the door, staring about them, noticing with concern, almost with dismay, the solid masonry built up above them, the two narrow windows which gave air and light, and the absence of any sort of opening which might give them a means of making their escape.
push forcefully
From this reading Von Hildemaller's Intervention A silence settled down upon the prison and the cell in which Geoff and Philip had been thrust, once the clanging of the iron door which closed it had subsided--a silence which told rather on their nerves, and helped to rob them of their spirits.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Von Hildemaller's Intervention A silence settled down upon the prison and the cell in which Geoff and Philip had been thrust, once the clanging of the iron door which closed it had subsided--a silence which told rather on their nerves, and helped to rob them of their spirits.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Von Hildemaller's Intervention A silence settled down upon the prison and the cell in which Geoff and Philip had been thrust, once the clanging of the iron door which closed it had subsided--a silence which told rather on their nerves, and helped to rob them of their spirits.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They sat just within the door, staring about them, noticing with concern, almost with dismay, the solid masonry built up above them, the two narrow windows which gave air and light, and the absence of any sort of opening which might give them a means of making their escape.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They sat just within the door, staring about them, noticing with concern, almost with dismay, the solid masonry built up above them, the two narrow windows which gave air and light, and the absence of any sort of opening which might give them a means of making their escape.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Von Hildemaller's Intervention A silence settled down upon the prison and the cell in which Geoff and Philip had been thrust, once the clanging of the iron door which closed it had subsided--a silence which told rather on their nerves, and helped to rob them of their spirits.
the act of using
From this reading "No use being down-hearted!
Von
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From this reading Von Hildemaller's Intervention A silence settled down upon the prison and the cell in which Geoff and Philip had been thrust, once the clanging of the iron door which closed it had subsided--a silence which told rather on their nerves, and helped to rob them of their spirits.
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 Then Philip sat down on the edge of a low platform built against one of the walls and burst into loud whistling.
we're
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From this reading No use crying before we're hurt!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Von Hildemaller's Intervention A silence settled down upon the prison and the cell in which Geoff and Philip had been thrust, once the clanging of the iron door which closed it had subsided--a silence which told rather on their nerves, and helped to rob them of their spirits.
whistlingnounUS /ˈwɪslɪŋ/
the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
From this reading Then Philip sat down on the edge of a low platform built against one of the walls and burst into loud whistling.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading They sat just within the door, staring about them, noticing with concern, almost with dismay, the solid masonry built up above them, the two narrow windows which gave air and light, and the absence of any sort of opening which might give them a means of making their escape.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They sat just within the door, staring about them, noticing with concern, almost with dismay, the solid masonry built up above them, the two narrow windows which gave air and light, and the absence of any sort of opening which might give them a means of making their escape.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading They sat just within the door, staring about them, noticing with concern, almost with dismay, the solid masonry built up above them, the two narrow windows which gave air and light, and the absence of any sort of opening which might give them a means of making their escape.
