used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the expiration of this term it was opened for the reception of a sarcophagus; but, alas! how fearful a shock awaited the husband, who, personally, threw open the door!
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A careful investigation rendered it evident that she had revived within two days after her entombment; that her struggles within the coffin had caused it to fall from a ledge, or shelf to the floor, where it was so broken as to permit her escape.
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading At the expiration of this term it was opened for the reception of a sarcophagus; but, alas! how fearful a shock awaited the husband, who, personally, threw open the door!
weapons considered collectively
From this reading As its portals swung outwardly back, some white-apparelled object fell rattling within his arms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As its portals swung outwardly back, some white-apparelled object fell rattling within his arms.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the expiration of this term it was opened for the reception of a sarcophagus; but, alas! how fearful a shock awaited the husband, who, personally, threw open the door!
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading At the expiration of this term it was opened for the reception of a sarcophagus; but, alas! how fearful a shock awaited the husband, who, personally, threw open the door!
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As its portals swung outwardly back, some white-apparelled object fell rattling within his arms.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading A careful investigation rendered it evident that she had revived within two days after her entombment; that her struggles within the coffin had caused it to fall from a ledge, or shelf to the floor, where it was so broken as to permit her escape.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At the expiration of this term it was opened for the reception of a sarcophagus; but, alas! how fearful a shock awaited the husband, who, personally, threw open the door!
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading A careful investigation rendered it evident that she had revived within two days after her entombment; that her struggles within the coffin had caused it to fall from a ledge, or shelf to the floor, where it was so broken as to permit her escape.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading A careful investigation rendered it evident that she had revived within two days after her entombment; that her struggles within the coffin had caused it to fall from a ledge, or shelf to the floor, where it was so broken as to permit her escape.
coffinnounUS /ˈkɔːfɪn/
box in which a corpse is buried or cremated
From this reading A careful investigation rendered it evident that she had revived within two days after her entombment; that her struggles within the coffin had caused it to fall from a ledge, or shelf to the floor, where it was so broken as to permit her escape.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A careful investigation rendered it evident that she had revived within two days after her entombment; that her struggles within the coffin had caused it to fall from a ledge, or shelf to the floor, where it was so broken as to permit her escape.
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading The lady was deposited in her family vault, which, for three subsequent years, was undisturbed.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading At the expiration of this term it was opened for the reception of a sarcophagus; but, alas! how fearful a shock awaited the husband, who, personally, threw open the door!
entombmentnounUS /ɪnˈtuːmmənt/
the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
From this reading A careful investigation rendered it evident that she had revived within two days after her entombment; that her struggles within the coffin had caused it to fall from a ledge, or shelf to the floor, where it was so broken as to permit her escape.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading A careful investigation rendered it evident that she had revived within two days after her entombment; that her struggles within the coffin had caused it to fall from a ledge, or shelf to the floor, where it was so broken as to permit her escape.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading A careful investigation rendered it evident that she had revived within two days after her entombment; that her struggles within the coffin had caused it to fall from a ledge, or shelf to the floor, where it was so broken as to permit her escape.
expirationnounUS /ˌekspərˈeɪʃən/
a coming to an end of a contract period
From this reading At the expiration of this term it was opened for the reception of a sarcophagus; but, alas! how fearful a shock awaited the husband, who, personally, threw open the door!
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading A careful investigation rendered it evident that she had revived within two days after her entombment; that her struggles within the coffin had caused it to fall from a ledge, or shelf to the floor, where it was so broken as to permit her escape.
a social unit living together
From this reading The lady was deposited in her family vault, which, for three subsequent years, was undisturbed.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading At the expiration of this term it was opened for the reception of a sarcophagus; but, alas! how fearful a shock awaited the husband, who, personally, threw open the door!
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading As its portals swung outwardly back, some white-apparelled object fell rattling within his arms.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading A careful investigation rendered it evident that she had revived within two days after her entombment; that her struggles within the coffin had caused it to fall from a ledge, or shelf to the floor, where it was so broken as to permit her escape.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The lady was deposited in her family vault, which, for three subsequent years, was undisturbed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A careful investigation rendered it evident that she had revived within two days after her entombment; that her struggles within the coffin had caused it to fall from a ledge, or shelf to the floor, where it was so broken as to permit her escape.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A careful investigation rendered it evident that she had revived within two days after her entombment; that her struggles within the coffin had caused it to fall from a ledge, or shelf to the floor, where it was so broken as to permit her escape.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The lady was deposited in her family vault, which, for three subsequent years, was undisturbed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As its portals swung outwardly back, some white-apparelled object fell rattling within his arms.
how
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From this reading At the expiration of this term it was opened for the reception of a sarcophagus; but, alas! how fearful a shock awaited the husband, who, personally, threw open the door!
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading At the expiration of this term it was opened for the reception of a sarcophagus; but, alas! how fearful a shock awaited the husband, who, personally, threw open the door!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The lady was deposited in her family vault, which, for three subsequent years, was undisturbed.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading A careful investigation rendered it evident that she had revived within two days after her entombment; that her struggles within the coffin had caused it to fall from a ledge, or shelf to the floor, where it was so broken as to permit her escape.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At the expiration of this term it was opened for the reception of a sarcophagus; but, alas! how fearful a shock awaited the husband, who, personally, threw open the door!
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As its portals swung outwardly back, some white-apparelled object fell rattling within his arms.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The lady was deposited in her family vault, which, for three subsequent years, was undisturbed.
ledgenounUS /ledʒ/
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading A careful investigation rendered it evident that she had revived within two days after her entombment; that her struggles within the coffin had caused it to fall from a ledge, or shelf to the floor, where it was so broken as to permit her escape.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading As its portals swung outwardly back, some white-apparelled object fell rattling within his arms.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the expiration of this term it was opened for the reception of a sarcophagus; but, alas! how fearful a shock awaited the husband, who, personally, threw open the door!
To move from a closed position.
From this reading At the expiration of this term it was opened for the reception of a sarcophagus; but, alas! how fearful a shock awaited the husband, who, personally, threw open the door!
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading At the expiration of this term it was opened for the reception of a sarcophagus; but, alas! how fearful a shock awaited the husband, who, personally, threw open the door!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A careful investigation rendered it evident that she had revived within two days after her entombment; that her struggles within the coffin had caused it to fall from a ledge, or shelf to the floor, where it was so broken as to permit her escape.
outwardlyadverbUS /ˈaʊtwərdli/
with respect to the outside
From this reading As its portals swung outwardly back, some white-apparelled object fell rattling within his arms.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading A careful investigation rendered it evident that she had revived within two days after her entombment; that her struggles within the coffin had caused it to fall from a ledge, or shelf to the floor, where it was so broken as to permit her escape.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading At the expiration of this term it was opened for the reception of a sarcophagus; but, alas! how fearful a shock awaited the husband, who, personally, threw open the door!
portalsnounUS /ˈpɔːrtəlz/
plural of “portal” — a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)
From this reading As its portals swung outwardly back, some white-apparelled object fell rattling within his arms.
rattlingnounUS /ˈrætlɪŋ/
a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)
From this reading As its portals swung outwardly back, some white-apparelled object fell rattling within his arms.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading At the expiration of this term it was opened for the reception of a sarcophagus; but, alas! how fearful a shock awaited the husband, who, personally, threw open the door!
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading A careful investigation rendered it evident that she had revived within two days after her entombment; that her struggles within the coffin had caused it to fall from a ledge, or shelf to the floor, where it was so broken as to permit her escape.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading A careful investigation rendered it evident that she had revived within two days after her entombment; that her struggles within the coffin had caused it to fall from a ledge, or shelf to the floor, where it was so broken as to permit her escape.
sarcophagusnounUS /sɑːrˈkɑːfəɡəs/
a stone coffin (usually bearing sculpture or inscriptions)
From this reading At the expiration of this term it was opened for the reception of a sarcophagus; but, alas! how fearful a shock awaited the husband, who, personally, threw open the door!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A careful investigation rendered it evident that she had revived within two days after her entombment; that her struggles within the coffin had caused it to fall from a ledge, or shelf to the floor, where it was so broken as to permit her escape.
shelfnounUS /ʃelf/
A flat horizontal plane used to hold books or scrolls in a library.
From this reading A careful investigation rendered it evident that she had revived within two days after her entombment; that her struggles within the coffin had caused it to fall from a ledge, or shelf to the floor, where it was so broken as to permit her escape.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading At the expiration of this term it was opened for the reception of a sarcophagus; but, alas! how fearful a shock awaited the husband, who, personally, threw open the door!
shroudverbUS /ʃraʊd/
cover as if with a shroud
From this reading It was the skeleton of his wife in her yet unmoulded shroud.
skeletonnounUS /ˈskelətən/
something reduced to its minimal form
From this reading It was the skeleton of his wife in her yet unmoulded shroud.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A careful investigation rendered it evident that she had revived within two days after her entombment; that her struggles within the coffin had caused it to fall from a ledge, or shelf to the floor, where it was so broken as to permit her escape.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As its portals swung outwardly back, some white-apparelled object fell rattling within his arms.
strugglesnounUS /ˈstrʌɡəlz/
plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something
From this reading A careful investigation rendered it evident that she had revived within two days after her entombment; that her struggles within the coffin had caused it to fall from a ledge, or shelf to the floor, where it was so broken as to permit her escape.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading The lady was deposited in her family vault, which, for three subsequent years, was undisturbed.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading As its portals swung outwardly back, some white-apparelled object fell rattling within his arms.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading At the expiration of this term it was opened for the reception of a sarcophagus; but, alas! how fearful a shock awaited the husband, who, personally, threw open the door!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A careful investigation rendered it evident that she had revived within two days after her entombment; that her struggles within the coffin had caused it to fall from a ledge, or shelf to the floor, where it was so broken as to permit her escape.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The lady was deposited in her family vault, which, for three subsequent years, was undisturbed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At the expiration of this term it was opened for the reception of a sarcophagus; but, alas! how fearful a shock awaited the husband, who, personally, threw open the door!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The lady was deposited in her family vault, which, for three subsequent years, was undisturbed.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading At the expiration of this term it was opened for the reception of a sarcophagus; but, alas! how fearful a shock awaited the husband, who, personally, threw open the door!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A careful investigation rendered it evident that she had revived within two days after her entombment; that her struggles within the coffin had caused it to fall from a ledge, or shelf to the floor, where it was so broken as to permit her escape.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A careful investigation rendered it evident that she had revived within two days after her entombment; that her struggles within the coffin had caused it to fall from a ledge, or shelf to the floor, where it was so broken as to permit her escape.
undisturbedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/
untroubled by interference or disturbance
From this reading The lady was deposited in her family vault, which, for three subsequent years, was undisturbed.
unmoulded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the skeleton of his wife in her yet unmoulded shroud.
vaultnounUS /vɒlt/
An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.
From this reading The lady was deposited in her family vault, which, for three subsequent years, was undisturbed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The lady was deposited in her family vault, which, for three subsequent years, was undisturbed.
in or at the place that
From this reading A careful investigation rendered it evident that she had revived within two days after her entombment; that her struggles within the coffin had caused it to fall from a ledge, or shelf to the floor, where it was so broken as to permit her escape.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The lady was deposited in her family vault, which, for three subsequent years, was undisturbed.
white-apparelled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As its portals swung outwardly back, some white-apparelled object fell rattling within his arms.
which person or people
From this reading At the expiration of this term it was opened for the reception of a sarcophagus; but, alas! how fearful a shock awaited the husband, who, personally, threw open the door!
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading It was the skeleton of his wife in her yet unmoulded shroud.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading As its portals swung outwardly back, some white-apparelled object fell rattling within his arms.
a late time of life
From this reading The lady was deposited in her family vault, which, for three subsequent years, was undisturbed.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was the skeleton of his wife in her yet unmoulded shroud.
