adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Like a shadow the black figure slipped behind one of these, flattening itself up against the wall, where it stood straight and motionless as the shadows around it.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Like a shadow the black figure slipped behind one of these, flattening itself up against the wall, where it stood straight and motionless as the shadows around it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Instantly the motionless figure below arose and glided noiselessly and swiftly up the flight of steps.
aroseverbUS /ərˈoʊz/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Instantly the motionless figure below arose and glided noiselessly and swiftly up the flight of steps.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Like a shadow the black figure slipped behind one of these, flattening itself up against the wall, where it stood straight and motionless as the shadows around it.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Like a shadow the black figure slipped behind one of these, flattening itself up against the wall, where it stood straight and motionless as the shadows around it.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Within three feet of the motionless figure behind the pillar he turned, and began retracing his monotonous steps.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Like a shadow the black figure slipped behind one of these, flattening itself up against the wall, where it stood straight and motionless as the shadows around it.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Instantly the motionless figure below arose and glided noiselessly and swiftly up the flight of steps.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Like a shadow the black figure slipped behind one of these, flattening itself up against the wall, where it stood straight and motionless as the shadows around it.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Down the long gallery came the watchman, his sword clinking loudly in the silence as he walked, tramp, tramp, tramp! clink, clank, jingle.
clankverbUS /klæŋk/
make a clank
From this reading Down the long gallery came the watchman, his sword clinking loudly in the silence as he walked, tramp, tramp, tramp! clink, clank, jingle.
clinkverbUS /klɪŋk/
make a high sound typical of glass
From this reading Down the long gallery came the watchman, his sword clinking loudly in the silence as he walked, tramp, tramp, tramp! clink, clank, jingle.
clinkingadjective
like the light sharp ringing sound of glasses being tapped
From this reading Down the long gallery came the watchman, his sword clinking loudly in the silence as he walked, tramp, tramp, tramp! clink, clank, jingle.
DownadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Down the long gallery came the watchman, his sword clinking loudly in the silence as he walked, tramp, tramp, tramp! clink, clank, jingle.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading Two rude stone pillars flanked either side of the end of the gallery.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Two rude stone pillars flanked either side of the end of the gallery.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Within three feet of the motionless figure behind the pillar he turned, and began retracing his monotonous steps.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Instantly the motionless figure below arose and glided noiselessly and swiftly up the flight of steps.
flankedverbUS /flæŋkt/
past form of “flank” — be located at the sides of something or somebody
From this reading Two rude stone pillars flanked either side of the end of the gallery.
flatteningverbUS /ˈflætənɪŋ/
-ing form of “flatten” — make flat or flatter
From this reading Like a shadow the black figure slipped behind one of these, flattening itself up against the wall, where it stood straight and motionless as the shadows around it.
flightnounUS /flaɪt/
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Instantly the motionless figure below arose and glided noiselessly and swiftly up the flight of steps.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading Two rude stone pillars flanked either side of the end of the gallery.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading Instantly the motionless figure below arose and glided noiselessly and swiftly up the flight of steps.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Down the long gallery came the watchman, his sword clinking loudly in the silence as he walked, tramp, tramp, tramp! clink, clank, jingle.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Down the long gallery came the watchman, his sword clinking loudly in the silence as he walked, tramp, tramp, tramp! clink, clank, jingle.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Down the long gallery came the watchman, his sword clinking loudly in the silence as he walked, tramp, tramp, tramp! clink, clank, jingle.
InstantlyadverbUS /ˈɪnstəntli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Instantly the motionless figure below arose and glided noiselessly and swiftly up the flight of steps.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Like a shadow the black figure slipped behind one of these, flattening itself up against the wall, where it stood straight and motionless as the shadows around it.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Like a shadow the black figure slipped behind one of these, flattening itself up against the wall, where it stood straight and motionless as the shadows around it.
jingleverbUS /ˈdʒɪŋɡəl/
make a sound typical of metallic objects
From this reading Down the long gallery came the watchman, his sword clinking loudly in the silence as he walked, tramp, tramp, tramp! clink, clank, jingle.
LikeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like a shadow the black figure slipped behind one of these, flattening itself up against the wall, where it stood straight and motionless as the shadows around it.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Down the long gallery came the watchman, his sword clinking loudly in the silence as he walked, tramp, tramp, tramp! clink, clank, jingle.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading Down the long gallery came the watchman, his sword clinking loudly in the silence as he walked, tramp, tramp, tramp! clink, clank, jingle.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading Within three feet of the motionless figure behind the pillar he turned, and began retracing his monotonous steps.
motionlessadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊʃənləs/
not in physical motion
From this reading Instantly the motionless figure below arose and glided noiselessly and swiftly up the flight of steps.
noiselesslyadverb
without a sound
From this reading Instantly the motionless figure below arose and glided noiselessly and swiftly up the flight of steps.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Instantly the motionless figure below arose and glided noiselessly and swiftly up the flight of steps.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Like a shadow the black figure slipped behind one of these, flattening itself up against the wall, where it stood straight and motionless as the shadows around it.
pillarnounUS /ˈpɪlər/
a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading Within three feet of the motionless figure behind the pillar he turned, and began retracing his monotonous steps.
pillarsnounUS /ˈpɪlərz/
plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading Two rude stone pillars flanked either side of the end of the gallery.
retracingverbUS /riˈtreɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “retrace” — to go back over again
From this reading Within three feet of the motionless figure behind the pillar he turned, and began retracing his monotonous steps.
rudeadjectiveUS /ruːd/
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading Two rude stone pillars flanked either side of the end of the gallery.
shadownounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ/
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Like a shadow the black figure slipped behind one of these, flattening itself up against the wall, where it stood straight and motionless as the shadows around it.
shadowsnounUS /ˈʃædoʊz/
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Like a shadow the black figure slipped behind one of these, flattening itself up against the wall, where it stood straight and motionless as the shadows around it.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Two rude stone pillars flanked either side of the end of the gallery.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Down the long gallery came the watchman, his sword clinking loudly in the silence as he walked, tramp, tramp, tramp! clink, clank, jingle.
slippedverbUS /slɪpt/
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Like a shadow the black figure slipped behind one of these, flattening itself up against the wall, where it stood straight and motionless as the shadows around it.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Instantly the motionless figure below arose and glided noiselessly and swiftly up the flight of steps.
stonenounUS /stoʊn/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Two rude stone pillars flanked either side of the end of the gallery.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Like a shadow the black figure slipped behind one of these, flattening itself up against the wall, where it stood straight and motionless as the shadows around it.
straightadjectiveUS /streɪt/
successive (without a break)
From this reading Like a shadow the black figure slipped behind one of these, flattening itself up against the wall, where it stood straight and motionless as the shadows around it.
swiftlyadverbUS /ˈswɪftli/
in a swift manner
From this reading Instantly the motionless figure below arose and glided noiselessly and swiftly up the flight of steps.
swordnounUS /sɔːrd/
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Down the long gallery came the watchman, his sword clinking loudly in the silence as he walked, tramp, tramp, tramp! clink, clank, jingle.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Instantly the motionless figure below arose and glided noiselessly and swiftly up the flight of steps.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Like a shadow the black figure slipped behind one of these, flattening itself up against the wall, where it stood straight and motionless as the shadows around it.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Within three feet of the motionless figure behind the pillar he turned, and began retracing his monotonous steps.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading Down the long gallery came the watchman, his sword clinking loudly in the silence as he walked, tramp, tramp, tramp! clink, clank, jingle.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Within three feet of the motionless figure behind the pillar he turned, and began retracing his monotonous steps.
TwonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two rude stone pillars flanked either side of the end of the gallery.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Instantly the motionless figure below arose and glided noiselessly and swiftly up the flight of steps.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Down the long gallery came the watchman, his sword clinking loudly in the silence as he walked, tramp, tramp, tramp! clink, clank, jingle.
wallnounUS /wɔːl/
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 Like a shadow the black figure slipped behind one of these, flattening itself up against the wall, where it stood straight and motionless as the shadows around it.
watchmannounUS /ˈwɑːtʃmən/
a guard who keeps watch
From this reading Down the long gallery came the watchman, his sword clinking loudly in the silence as he walked, tramp, tramp, tramp! clink, clank, jingle.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Like a shadow the black figure slipped behind one of these, flattening itself up against the wall, where it stood straight and motionless as the shadows around it.
WithinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within three feet of the motionless figure behind the pillar he turned, and began retracing his monotonous steps.
