used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Charney had long ceased to find amusement in these gratuitous mural inscriptions; and if he still occasionally played the sculptor with his wooden table, his efforts produced nothing now but germinating plants; each protected by a cotyledon, or a sprig of foliage, whose leaves were delicately serrated and prominently nerved.
in actual fact
From this reading One morning, as he stood at the window, he observed the jailer, who was rapidly traversing the courtyard, pass so close to it that the stem seemed on the point of being crushed under his footsteps; and Charney actually shuddered!
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Even after his return to his chamber, he often watched the little solitary through his prison-bars.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Charney had long ceased to find amusement in these gratuitous mural inscriptions; and if he still occasionally played the sculptor with his wooden table, his efforts produced nothing now but germinating plants; each protected by a cotyledon, or a sprig of foliage, whose leaves were delicately serrated and prominently nerved.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Charney had long ceased to find amusement in these gratuitous mural inscriptions; and if he still occasionally played the sculptor with his wooden table, his efforts produced nothing now but germinating plants; each protected by a cotyledon, or a sprig of foliage, whose leaves were delicately serrated and prominently nerved.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One morning, as he stood at the window, he observed the jailer, who was rapidly traversing the courtyard, pass so close to it that the stem seemed on the point of being crushed under his footsteps; and Charney actually shuddered!
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading The greater portion of the time assigned him for exercise was spent in contemplation of his plant—in examining and reasoning upon its developement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One morning, as he stood at the window, he observed the jailer, who was rapidly traversing the courtyard, pass so close to it that the stem seemed on the point of being crushed under his footsteps; and Charney actually shuddered!
baublenounUS /ˈbɔːbəl/
a mock scepter carried by a court jester
From this reading It had become his whim, his bauble, his hobby—perhaps only to be discarded like other preceding favourites!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It had become his whim, his bauble, his hobby—perhaps only to be discarded like other preceding favourites!
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It had become his whim, his bauble, his hobby—perhaps only to be discarded like other preceding favourites!
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading One morning, as he stood at the window, he observed the jailer, who was rapidly traversing the courtyard, pass so close to it that the stem seemed on the point of being crushed under his footsteps; and Charney actually shuddered!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Charney had long ceased to find amusement in these gratuitous mural inscriptions; and if he still occasionally played the sculptor with his wooden table, his efforts produced nothing now but germinating plants; each protected by a cotyledon, or a sprig of foliage, whose leaves were delicately serrated and prominently nerved.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Charney had long ceased to find amusement in these gratuitous mural inscriptions; and if he still occasionally played the sculptor with his wooden table, his efforts produced nothing now but germinating plants; each protected by a cotyledon, or a sprig of foliage, whose leaves were delicately serrated and prominently nerved.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Charney had long ceased to find amusement in these gratuitous mural inscriptions; and if he still occasionally played the sculptor with his wooden table, his efforts produced nothing now but germinating plants; each protected by a cotyledon, or a sprig of foliage, whose leaves were delicately serrated and prominently nerved.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Even after his return to his chamber, he often watched the little solitary through his prison-bars.
Charney
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From this reading Charney had long ceased to find amusement in these gratuitous mural inscriptions; and if he still occasionally played the sculptor with his wooden table, his efforts produced nothing now but germinating plants; each protected by a cotyledon, or a sprig of foliage, whose leaves were delicately serrated and prominently nerved.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading One morning, as he stood at the window, he observed the jailer, who was rapidly traversing the courtyard, pass so close to it that the stem seemed on the point of being crushed under his footsteps; and Charney actually shuddered!
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading The greater portion of the time assigned him for exercise was spent in contemplation of his plant—in examining and reasoning upon its developement.
cotyledonnounUS /ˈkɔːtəliːdən/
embryonic leaf in seed-bearing plants
From this reading Charney had long ceased to find amusement in these gratuitous mural inscriptions; and if he still occasionally played the sculptor with his wooden table, his efforts produced nothing now but germinating plants; each protected by a cotyledon, or a sprig of foliage, whose leaves were delicately serrated and prominently nerved.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading One morning, as he stood at the window, he observed the jailer, who was rapidly traversing the courtyard, pass so close to it that the stem seemed on the point of being crushed under his footsteps; and Charney actually shuddered!
crushedadjectiveUS /krʌʃt/
treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance
From this reading One morning, as he stood at the window, he observed the jailer, who was rapidly traversing the courtyard, pass so close to it that the stem seemed on the point of being crushed under his footsteps; and Charney actually shuddered!
delicatelyadverbUS /ˈdeləkətli/
in a delicate manner
From this reading Charney had long ceased to find amusement in these gratuitous mural inscriptions; and if he still occasionally played the sculptor with his wooden table, his efforts produced nothing now but germinating plants; each protected by a cotyledon, or a sprig of foliage, whose leaves were delicately serrated and prominently nerved.
developement
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From this reading The greater portion of the time assigned him for exercise was spent in contemplation of his plant—in examining and reasoning upon its developement.
discardedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɑːrdɪd/
thrown away
From this reading It had become his whim, his bauble, his hobby—perhaps only to be discarded like other preceding favourites!
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Charney had long ceased to find amusement in these gratuitous mural inscriptions; and if he still occasionally played the sculptor with his wooden table, his efforts produced nothing now but germinating plants; each protected by a cotyledon, or a sprig of foliage, whose leaves were delicately serrated and prominently nerved.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Charney had long ceased to find amusement in these gratuitous mural inscriptions; and if he still occasionally played the sculptor with his wooden table, his efforts produced nothing now but germinating plants; each protected by a cotyledon, or a sprig of foliage, whose leaves were delicately serrated and prominently nerved.
divisible by two
From this reading Even after his return to his chamber, he often watched the little solitary through his prison-bars.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading The greater portion of the time assigned him for exercise was spent in contemplation of his plant—in examining and reasoning upon its developement.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading The greater portion of the time assigned him for exercise was spent in contemplation of his plant—in examining and reasoning upon its developement.
favourites
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From this reading It had become his whim, his bauble, his hobby—perhaps only to be discarded like other preceding favourites!
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Charney had long ceased to find amusement in these gratuitous mural inscriptions; and if he still occasionally played the sculptor with his wooden table, his efforts produced nothing now but germinating plants; each protected by a cotyledon, or a sprig of foliage, whose leaves were delicately serrated and prominently nerved.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Charney had long ceased to find amusement in these gratuitous mural inscriptions; and if he still occasionally played the sculptor with his wooden table, his efforts produced nothing now but germinating plants; each protected by a cotyledon, or a sprig of foliage, whose leaves were delicately serrated and prominently nerved.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading One morning, as he stood at the window, he observed the jailer, who was rapidly traversing the courtyard, pass so close to it that the stem seemed on the point of being crushed under his footsteps; and Charney actually shuddered!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The greater portion of the time assigned him for exercise was spent in contemplation of his plant—in examining and reasoning upon its developement.
germinating
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From this reading Charney had long ceased to find amusement in these gratuitous mural inscriptions; and if he still occasionally played the sculptor with his wooden table, his efforts produced nothing now but germinating plants; each protected by a cotyledon, or a sprig of foliage, whose leaves were delicately serrated and prominently nerved.
gratuitousadjectiveUS /ɡrəˈtuːətəs/
without cause
From this reading Charney had long ceased to find amusement in these gratuitous mural inscriptions; and if he still occasionally played the sculptor with his wooden table, his efforts produced nothing now but germinating plants; each protected by a cotyledon, or a sprig of foliage, whose leaves were delicately serrated and prominently nerved.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The greater portion of the time assigned him for exercise was spent in contemplation of his plant—in examining and reasoning upon its developement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Charney had long ceased to find amusement in these gratuitous mural inscriptions; and if he still occasionally played the sculptor with his wooden table, his efforts produced nothing now but germinating plants; each protected by a cotyledon, or a sprig of foliage, whose leaves were delicately serrated and prominently nerved.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Charney had long ceased to find amusement in these gratuitous mural inscriptions; and if he still occasionally played the sculptor with his wooden table, his efforts produced nothing now but germinating plants; each protected by a cotyledon, or a sprig of foliage, whose leaves were delicately serrated and prominently nerved.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The greater portion of the time assigned him for exercise was spent in contemplation of his plant—in examining and reasoning upon its developement.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Charney had long ceased to find amusement in these gratuitous mural inscriptions; and if he still occasionally played the sculptor with his wooden table, his efforts produced nothing now but germinating plants; each protected by a cotyledon, or a sprig of foliage, whose leaves were delicately serrated and prominently nerved.
hobbynounUS /ˈhɑːbi/
an auxiliary activity
From this reading It had become his whim, his bauble, his hobby—perhaps only to be discarded like other preceding favourites!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Charney had long ceased to find amusement in these gratuitous mural inscriptions; and if he still occasionally played the sculptor with his wooden table, his efforts produced nothing now but germinating plants; each protected by a cotyledon, or a sprig of foliage, whose leaves were delicately serrated and prominently nerved.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Charney had long ceased to find amusement in these gratuitous mural inscriptions; and if he still occasionally played the sculptor with his wooden table, his efforts produced nothing now but germinating plants; each protected by a cotyledon, or a sprig of foliage, whose leaves were delicately serrated and prominently nerved.
inscriptionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “inscription” — letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
From this reading Charney had long ceased to find amusement in these gratuitous mural inscriptions; and if he still occasionally played the sculptor with his wooden table, his efforts produced nothing now but germinating plants; each protected by a cotyledon, or a sprig of foliage, whose leaves were delicately serrated and prominently nerved.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had become his whim, his bauble, his hobby—perhaps only to be discarded like other preceding favourites!
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The greater portion of the time assigned him for exercise was spent in contemplation of his plant—in examining and reasoning upon its developement.
jailernounUS /ˈdʒeɪlər/
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading One morning, as he stood at the window, he observed the jailer, who was rapidly traversing the courtyard, pass so close to it that the stem seemed on the point of being crushed under his footsteps; and Charney actually shuddered!
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Charney had long ceased to find amusement in these gratuitous mural inscriptions; and if he still occasionally played the sculptor with his wooden table, his efforts produced nothing now but germinating plants; each protected by a cotyledon, or a sprig of foliage, whose leaves were delicately serrated and prominently nerved.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It had become his whim, his bauble, his hobby—perhaps only to be discarded like other preceding favourites!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Even after his return to his chamber, he often watched the little solitary through his prison-bars.
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 Charney had long ceased to find amusement in these gratuitous mural inscriptions; and if he still occasionally played the sculptor with his wooden table, his efforts produced nothing now but germinating plants; each protected by a cotyledon, or a sprig of foliage, whose leaves were delicately serrated and prominently nerved.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning, as he stood at the window, he observed the jailer, who was rapidly traversing the courtyard, pass so close to it that the stem seemed on the point of being crushed under his footsteps; and Charney actually shuddered!
muralnounUS /ˈmjʊrəl/
a painting that is applied to a wall surface
From this reading Charney had long ceased to find amusement in these gratuitous mural inscriptions; and if he still occasionally played the sculptor with his wooden table, his efforts produced nothing now but germinating plants; each protected by a cotyledon, or a sprig of foliage, whose leaves were delicately serrated and prominently nerved.
nerved
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From this reading Charney had long ceased to find amusement in these gratuitous mural inscriptions; and if he still occasionally played the sculptor with his wooden table, his efforts produced nothing now but germinating plants; each protected by a cotyledon, or a sprig of foliage, whose leaves were delicately serrated and prominently nerved.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Charney had long ceased to find amusement in these gratuitous mural inscriptions; and if he still occasionally played the sculptor with his wooden table, his efforts produced nothing now but germinating plants; each protected by a cotyledon, or a sprig of foliage, whose leaves were delicately serrated and prominently nerved.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Charney had long ceased to find amusement in these gratuitous mural inscriptions; and if he still occasionally played the sculptor with his wooden table, his efforts produced nothing now but germinating plants; each protected by a cotyledon, or a sprig of foliage, whose leaves were delicately serrated and prominently nerved.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading One morning, as he stood at the window, he observed the jailer, who was rapidly traversing the courtyard, pass so close to it that the stem seemed on the point of being crushed under his footsteps; and Charney actually shuddered!
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Charney had long ceased to find amusement in these gratuitous mural inscriptions; and if he still occasionally played the sculptor with his wooden table, his efforts produced nothing now but germinating plants; each protected by a cotyledon, or a sprig of foliage, whose leaves were delicately serrated and prominently nerved.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Charney had long ceased to find amusement in these gratuitous mural inscriptions; and if he still occasionally played the sculptor with his wooden table, his efforts produced nothing now but germinating plants; each protected by a cotyledon, or a sprig of foliage, whose leaves were delicately serrated and prominently nerved.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Even after his return to his chamber, he often watched the little solitary through his prison-bars.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One morning, as he stood at the window, he observed the jailer, who was rapidly traversing the courtyard, pass so close to it that the stem seemed on the point of being crushed under his footsteps; and Charney actually shuddered!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One morning, as he stood at the window, he observed the jailer, who was rapidly traversing the courtyard, pass so close to it that the stem seemed on the point of being crushed under his footsteps; and Charney actually shuddered!
and nothing more
From this reading It had become his whim, his bauble, his hobby—perhaps only to be discarded like other preceding favourites!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Charney had long ceased to find amusement in these gratuitous mural inscriptions; and if he still occasionally played the sculptor with his wooden table, his efforts produced nothing now but germinating plants; each protected by a cotyledon, or a sprig of foliage, whose leaves were delicately serrated and prominently nerved.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It had become his whim, his bauble, his hobby—perhaps only to be discarded like other preceding favourites!
go across or through
From this reading One morning, as he stood at the window, he observed the jailer, who was rapidly traversing the courtyard, pass so close to it that the stem seemed on the point of being crushed under his footsteps; and Charney actually shuddered!
by chance
From this reading It had become his whim, his bauble, his hobby—perhaps only to be discarded like other preceding favourites!
plantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading The greater portion of the time assigned him for exercise was spent in contemplation of his plant—in examining and reasoning upon its developement.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Charney had long ceased to find amusement in these gratuitous mural inscriptions; and if he still occasionally played the sculptor with his wooden table, his efforts produced nothing now but germinating plants; each protected by a cotyledon, or a sprig of foliage, whose leaves were delicately serrated and prominently nerved.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Charney had long ceased to find amusement in these gratuitous mural inscriptions; and if he still occasionally played the sculptor with his wooden table, his efforts produced nothing now but germinating plants; each protected by a cotyledon, or a sprig of foliage, whose leaves were delicately serrated and prominently nerved.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading One morning, as he stood at the window, he observed the jailer, who was rapidly traversing the courtyard, pass so close to it that the stem seemed on the point of being crushed under his footsteps; and Charney actually shuddered!
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The greater portion of the time assigned him for exercise was spent in contemplation of his plant—in examining and reasoning upon its developement.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading It had become his whim, his bauble, his hobby—perhaps only to be discarded like other preceding favourites!
prison-bars
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From this reading Even after his return to his chamber, he often watched the little solitary through his prison-bars.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Charney had long ceased to find amusement in these gratuitous mural inscriptions; and if he still occasionally played the sculptor with his wooden table, his efforts produced nothing now but germinating plants; each protected by a cotyledon, or a sprig of foliage, whose leaves were delicately serrated and prominently nerved.
prominentlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmənəntli/
in a prominent way
From this reading Charney had long ceased to find amusement in these gratuitous mural inscriptions; and if he still occasionally played the sculptor with his wooden table, his efforts produced nothing now but germinating plants; each protected by a cotyledon, or a sprig of foliage, whose leaves were delicately serrated and prominently nerved.
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading Charney had long ceased to find amusement in these gratuitous mural inscriptions; and if he still occasionally played the sculptor with his wooden table, his efforts produced nothing now but germinating plants; each protected by a cotyledon, or a sprig of foliage, whose leaves were delicately serrated and prominently nerved.
with speed
From this reading One morning, as he stood at the window, he observed the jailer, who was rapidly traversing the courtyard, pass so close to it that the stem seemed on the point of being crushed under his footsteps; and Charney actually shuddered!
reasoningnounUS /ˈriːzənɪŋ/
thinking that is coherent and logical
From this reading The greater portion of the time assigned him for exercise was spent in contemplation of his plant—in examining and reasoning upon its developement.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Even after his return to his chamber, he often watched the little solitary through his prison-bars.
sculptornounUS /ˈskʌlptər/
an artist who creates sculptures
From this reading Charney had long ceased to find amusement in these gratuitous mural inscriptions; and if he still occasionally played the sculptor with his wooden table, his efforts produced nothing now but germinating plants; each protected by a cotyledon, or a sprig of foliage, whose leaves were delicately serrated and prominently nerved.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading One morning, as he stood at the window, he observed the jailer, who was rapidly traversing the courtyard, pass so close to it that the stem seemed on the point of being crushed under his footsteps; and Charney actually shuddered!
serratedadjectiveUS /ˈsereɪtɪd/
notched like a saw with teeth pointing toward the apex
From this reading Charney had long ceased to find amusement in these gratuitous mural inscriptions; and if he still occasionally played the sculptor with his wooden table, his efforts produced nothing now but germinating plants; each protected by a cotyledon, or a sprig of foliage, whose leaves were delicately serrated and prominently nerved.
shudderedverbUS /ˈʃʌdərd/
past form of “shudder” — shake, as from cold
From this reading One morning, as he stood at the window, he observed the jailer, who was rapidly traversing the courtyard, pass so close to it that the stem seemed on the point of being crushed under his footsteps; and Charney actually shuddered!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading One morning, as he stood at the window, he observed the jailer, who was rapidly traversing the courtyard, pass so close to it that the stem seemed on the point of being crushed under his footsteps; and Charney actually shuddered!
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading Even after his return to his chamber, he often watched the little solitary through his prison-bars.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The greater portion of the time assigned him for exercise was spent in contemplation of his plant—in examining and reasoning upon its developement.
sprignoun
a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year
From this reading Charney had long ceased to find amusement in these gratuitous mural inscriptions; and if he still occasionally played the sculptor with his wooden table, his efforts produced nothing now but germinating plants; each protected by a cotyledon, or a sprig of foliage, whose leaves were delicately serrated and prominently nerved.
stemnounUS /stem/
(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
From this reading One morning, as he stood at the window, he observed the jailer, who was rapidly traversing the courtyard, pass so close to it that the stem seemed on the point of being crushed under his footsteps; and Charney actually shuddered!
not in physical motion
From this reading Charney had long ceased to find amusement in these gratuitous mural inscriptions; and if he still occasionally played the sculptor with his wooden table, his efforts produced nothing now but germinating plants; each protected by a cotyledon, or a sprig of foliage, whose leaves were delicately serrated and prominently nerved.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading One morning, as he stood at the window, he observed the jailer, who was rapidly traversing the courtyard, pass so close to it that the stem seemed on the point of being crushed under his footsteps; and Charney actually shuddered!
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Charney had long ceased to find amusement in these gratuitous mural inscriptions; and if he still occasionally played the sculptor with his wooden table, his efforts produced nothing now but germinating plants; each protected by a cotyledon, or a sprig of foliage, whose leaves were delicately serrated and prominently nerved.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One morning, as he stood at the window, he observed the jailer, who was rapidly traversing the courtyard, pass so close to it that the stem seemed on the point of being crushed under his footsteps; and Charney actually shuddered!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Charney had long ceased to find amusement in these gratuitous mural inscriptions; and if he still occasionally played the sculptor with his wooden table, his efforts produced nothing now but germinating plants; each protected by a cotyledon, or a sprig of foliage, whose leaves were delicately serrated and prominently nerved.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Charney had long ceased to find amusement in these gratuitous mural inscriptions; and if he still occasionally played the sculptor with his wooden table, his efforts produced nothing now but germinating plants; each protected by a cotyledon, or a sprig of foliage, whose leaves were delicately serrated and prominently nerved.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Even after his return to his chamber, he often watched the little solitary through his prison-bars.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The greater portion of the time assigned him for exercise was spent in contemplation of his plant—in examining and reasoning upon its developement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Charney had long ceased to find amusement in these gratuitous mural inscriptions; and if he still occasionally played the sculptor with his wooden table, his efforts produced nothing now but germinating plants; each protected by a cotyledon, or a sprig of foliage, whose leaves were delicately serrated and prominently nerved.
traversingverbUS /trəˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading One morning, as he stood at the window, he observed the jailer, who was rapidly traversing the courtyard, pass so close to it that the stem seemed on the point of being crushed under his footsteps; and Charney actually shuddered!
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading One morning, as he stood at the window, he observed the jailer, who was rapidly traversing the courtyard, pass so close to it that the stem seemed on the point of being crushed under his footsteps; and Charney actually shuddered!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The greater portion of the time assigned him for exercise was spent in contemplation of his plant—in examining and reasoning upon its developement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The greater portion of the time assigned him for exercise was spent in contemplation of his plant—in examining and reasoning upon its developement.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Even after his return to his chamber, he often watched the little solitary through his prison-bars.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Charney had long ceased to find amusement in these gratuitous mural inscriptions; and if he still occasionally played the sculptor with his wooden table, his efforts produced nothing now but germinating plants; each protected by a cotyledon, or a sprig of foliage, whose leaves were delicately serrated and prominently nerved.
whimnounUS /wɪm/
a sudden desire
From this reading It had become his whim, his bauble, his hobby—perhaps only to be discarded like other preceding favourites!
which person or people
From this reading One morning, as he stood at the window, he observed the jailer, who was rapidly traversing the courtyard, pass so close to it that the stem seemed on the point of being crushed under his footsteps; and Charney actually shuddered!
belonging to which person
From this reading Charney had long ceased to find amusement in these gratuitous mural inscriptions; and if he still occasionally played the sculptor with his wooden table, his efforts produced nothing now but germinating plants; each protected by a cotyledon, or a sprig of foliage, whose leaves were delicately serrated and prominently nerved.
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 One morning, as he stood at the window, he observed the jailer, who was rapidly traversing the courtyard, pass so close to it that the stem seemed on the point of being crushed under his footsteps; and Charney actually shuddered!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Charney had long ceased to find amusement in these gratuitous mural inscriptions; and if he still occasionally played the sculptor with his wooden table, his efforts produced nothing now but germinating plants; each protected by a cotyledon, or a sprig of foliage, whose leaves were delicately serrated and prominently nerved.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading Charney had long ceased to find amusement in these gratuitous mural inscriptions; and if he still occasionally played the sculptor with his wooden table, his efforts produced nothing now but germinating plants; each protected by a cotyledon, or a sprig of foliage, whose leaves were delicately serrated and prominently nerved.
