used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Sulphur water contains mineral properties of a sulphuric character, owing to the fact that the water runs over beds of sulphur.
in addition
From this reading Herein we have also an explanation of the reason of these waters coming to the surface of the earth--it is to give patients and other _miserables_ who drink them a foretaste of future horrors.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Herein we have also an explanation of the reason of these waters coming to the surface of the earth--it is to give patients and other _miserables_ who drink them a foretaste of future horrors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sinners, preliminary to being plunged into the fiery furnace, are laid out on these beds and wrapped in damp sheets by chambermaids regularly attached to the establishment.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nobody has ever seen these beds, but they are supposed to constitute the cooler portions of those dominions corresponding to the Christian location of Purgatory.
being joined in close association
From this reading Sinners, preliminary to being plunged into the fiery furnace, are laid out on these beds and wrapped in damp sheets by chambermaids regularly attached to the establishment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This is meant to increase the torture of their subsequent sufferings, and there can be no doubt that it succeeds.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading "Sulphur water contains mineral properties of a sulphuric character, owing to the fact that the water runs over beds of sulphur.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Sinners, preliminary to being plunged into the fiery furnace, are laid out on these beds and wrapped in damp sheets by chambermaids regularly attached to the establishment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nobody has ever seen these beds, but they are supposed to constitute the cooler portions of those dominions corresponding to the Christian location of Purgatory.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sinners, preliminary to being plunged into the fiery furnace, are laid out on these beds and wrapped in damp sheets by chambermaids regularly attached to the establishment.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading This is meant to increase the torture of their subsequent sufferings, and there can be no doubt that it succeeds.
chambermaids
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From this reading Sinners, preliminary to being plunged into the fiery furnace, are laid out on these beds and wrapped in damp sheets by chambermaids regularly attached to the establishment.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading "Sulphur water contains mineral properties of a sulphuric character, owing to the fact that the water runs over beds of sulphur.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Nobody has ever seen these beds, but they are supposed to constitute the cooler portions of those dominions corresponding to the Christian location of Purgatory.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Herein we have also an explanation of the reason of these waters coming to the surface of the earth--it is to give patients and other _miserables_ who drink them a foretaste of future horrors.
constituteverbUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːt/
form or compose
From this reading Nobody has ever seen these beds, but they are supposed to constitute the cooler portions of those dominions corresponding to the Christian location of Purgatory.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading "Sulphur water contains mineral properties of a sulphuric character, owing to the fact that the water runs over beds of sulphur.
coolernounUS /ˈkuːlər/
a refrigerator for cooling liquids
From this reading Nobody has ever seen these beds, but they are supposed to constitute the cooler portions of those dominions corresponding to the Christian location of Purgatory.
correspondingadjectiveUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪŋ/
accompanying
From this reading Nobody has ever seen these beds, but they are supposed to constitute the cooler portions of those dominions corresponding to the Christian location of Purgatory.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading Sinners, preliminary to being plunged into the fiery furnace, are laid out on these beds and wrapped in damp sheets by chambermaids regularly attached to the establishment.
dominionsnounUS /dəˈmɪnjənz/
plural of “dominion” — dominance or power through legal authority
From this reading Nobody has ever seen these beds, but they are supposed to constitute the cooler portions of those dominions corresponding to the Christian location of Purgatory.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading This is meant to increase the torture of their subsequent sufferings, and there can be no doubt that it succeeds.
take in liquids
From this reading Herein we have also an explanation of the reason of these waters coming to the surface of the earth--it is to give patients and other _miserables_ who drink them a foretaste of future horrors.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Herein we have also an explanation of the reason of these waters coming to the surface of the earth--it is to give patients and other _miserables_ who drink them a foretaste of future horrors.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading Sinners, preliminary to being plunged into the fiery furnace, are laid out on these beds and wrapped in damp sheets by chambermaids regularly attached to the establishment.
at any time
From this reading Nobody has ever seen these beds, but they are supposed to constitute the cooler portions of those dominions corresponding to the Christian location of Purgatory.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Herein we have also an explanation of the reason of these waters coming to the surface of the earth--it is to give patients and other _miserables_ who drink them a foretaste of future horrors.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "Sulphur water contains mineral properties of a sulphuric character, owing to the fact that the water runs over beds of sulphur.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Sinners, preliminary to being plunged into the fiery furnace, are laid out on these beds and wrapped in damp sheets by chambermaids regularly attached to the establishment.
foretastenounUS /fɔːrˈteɪst/
an early limited awareness of something yet to occur
From this reading Herein we have also an explanation of the reason of these waters coming to the surface of the earth--it is to give patients and other _miserables_ who drink them a foretaste of future horrors.
furnacenounUS /ˈfɜːrnəs/
an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.
From this reading Sinners, preliminary to being plunged into the fiery furnace, are laid out on these beds and wrapped in damp sheets by chambermaids regularly attached to the establishment.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Herein we have also an explanation of the reason of these waters coming to the surface of the earth--it is to give patients and other _miserables_ who drink them a foretaste of future horrors.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Herein we have also an explanation of the reason of these waters coming to the surface of the earth--it is to give patients and other _miserables_ who drink them a foretaste of future horrors.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nobody has ever seen these beds, but they are supposed to constitute the cooler portions of those dominions corresponding to the Christian location of Purgatory.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Herein we have also an explanation of the reason of these waters coming to the surface of the earth--it is to give patients and other _miserables_ who drink them a foretaste of future horrors.
HereinadverbUS /hɪˈrɪn/
in this place or thing or document
From this reading Herein we have also an explanation of the reason of these waters coming to the surface of the earth--it is to give patients and other _miserables_ who drink them a foretaste of future horrors.
horrorsnounUS /ˈhɔːrərz/
plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear
From this reading Herein we have also an explanation of the reason of these waters coming to the surface of the earth--it is to give patients and other _miserables_ who drink them a foretaste of future horrors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sinners, preliminary to being plunged into the fiery furnace, are laid out on these beds and wrapped in damp sheets by chambermaids regularly attached to the establishment.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading This is meant to increase the torture of their subsequent sufferings, and there can be no doubt that it succeeds.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Sinners, preliminary to being plunged into the fiery furnace, are laid out on these beds and wrapped in damp sheets by chambermaids regularly attached to the establishment.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is meant to increase the torture of their subsequent sufferings, and there can be no doubt that it succeeds.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This is meant to increase the torture of their subsequent sufferings, and there can be no doubt that it succeeds.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Sinners, preliminary to being plunged into the fiery furnace, are laid out on these beds and wrapped in damp sheets by chambermaids regularly attached to the establishment.
locationnounUS /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
a point or extent in space
From this reading Nobody has ever seen these beds, but they are supposed to constitute the cooler portions of those dominions corresponding to the Christian location of Purgatory.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading This is meant to increase the torture of their subsequent sufferings, and there can be no doubt that it succeeds.
mineralnounUS /ˈmɪnərəl/
solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
From this reading "Sulphur water contains mineral properties of a sulphuric character, owing to the fact that the water runs over beds of sulphur.
miserables
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Herein we have also an explanation of the reason of these waters coming to the surface of the earth--it is to give patients and other _miserables_ who drink them a foretaste of future horrors.
not any; not one
From this reading This is meant to increase the torture of their subsequent sufferings, and there can be no doubt that it succeeds.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Nobody has ever seen these beds, but they are supposed to constitute the cooler portions of those dominions corresponding to the Christian location of Purgatory.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Sulphur water contains mineral properties of a sulphuric character, owing to the fact that the water runs over beds of sulphur.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sinners, preliminary to being plunged into the fiery furnace, are laid out on these beds and wrapped in damp sheets by chambermaids regularly attached to the establishment.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Herein we have also an explanation of the reason of these waters coming to the surface of the earth--it is to give patients and other _miserables_ who drink them a foretaste of future horrors.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Sinners, preliminary to being plunged into the fiery furnace, are laid out on these beds and wrapped in damp sheets by chambermaids regularly attached to the establishment.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Sulphur water contains mineral properties of a sulphuric character, owing to the fact that the water runs over beds of sulphur.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading "Sulphur water contains mineral properties of a sulphuric character, owing to the fact that the water runs over beds of sulphur.
patientsnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading Herein we have also an explanation of the reason of these waters coming to the surface of the earth--it is to give patients and other _miserables_ who drink them a foretaste of future horrors.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading Sinners, preliminary to being plunged into the fiery furnace, are laid out on these beds and wrapped in damp sheets by chambermaids regularly attached to the establishment.
portionsnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Nobody has ever seen these beds, but they are supposed to constitute the cooler portions of those dominions corresponding to the Christian location of Purgatory.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading Sinners, preliminary to being plunged into the fiery furnace, are laid out on these beds and wrapped in damp sheets by chambermaids regularly attached to the establishment.
propertiesnounUS /ˈprɑːpərtiz/
plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading "Sulphur water contains mineral properties of a sulphuric character, owing to the fact that the water runs over beds of sulphur.
PurgatorynounUS /ˈpɜːrɡətɔːri/
a temporary condition of torment or suffering
From this reading Nobody has ever seen these beds, but they are supposed to constitute the cooler portions of those dominions corresponding to the Christian location of Purgatory.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Herein we have also an explanation of the reason of these waters coming to the surface of the earth--it is to give patients and other _miserables_ who drink them a foretaste of future horrors.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading Sinners, preliminary to being plunged into the fiery furnace, are laid out on these beds and wrapped in damp sheets by chambermaids regularly attached to the establishment.
runsnounUS /rʌnz/
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading "Sulphur water contains mineral properties of a sulphuric character, owing to the fact that the water runs over beds of sulphur.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Nobody has ever seen these beds, but they are supposed to constitute the cooler portions of those dominions corresponding to the Christian location of Purgatory.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Sinners, preliminary to being plunged into the fiery furnace, are laid out on these beds and wrapped in damp sheets by chambermaids regularly attached to the establishment.
SinnersnounUS /ˈsɪnərz/
plural of “sinner” — a person who sins (without repenting)
From this reading Sinners, preliminary to being plunged into the fiery furnace, are laid out on these beds and wrapped in damp sheets by chambermaids regularly attached to the establishment.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading This is meant to increase the torture of their subsequent sufferings, and there can be no doubt that it succeeds.
succeedsverbUS /səkˈsiːdz/
third-person singular of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading This is meant to increase the torture of their subsequent sufferings, and there can be no doubt that it succeeds.
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading This is meant to increase the torture of their subsequent sufferings, and there can be no doubt that it succeeds.
SulphurverbUS /ˈsʌlfər/
treat with sulphur in order to preserve
From this reading "Sulphur water contains mineral properties of a sulphuric character, owing to the fact that the water runs over beds of sulphur.
sulphuricadjective
of or relating to or containing sulfur
From this reading "Sulphur water contains mineral properties of a sulphuric character, owing to the fact that the water runs over beds of sulphur.
required or under orders
From this reading Nobody has ever seen these beds, but they are supposed to constitute the cooler portions of those dominions corresponding to the Christian location of Purgatory.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Herein we have also an explanation of the reason of these waters coming to the surface of the earth--it is to give patients and other _miserables_ who drink them a foretaste of future horrors.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Sulphur water contains mineral properties of a sulphuric character, owing to the fact that the water runs over beds of sulphur.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Sulphur water contains mineral properties of a sulphuric character, owing to the fact that the water runs over beds of sulphur.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This is meant to increase the torture of their subsequent sufferings, and there can be no doubt that it succeeds.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Herein we have also an explanation of the reason of these waters coming to the surface of the earth--it is to give patients and other _miserables_ who drink them a foretaste of future horrors.
in or at that place or location
From this reading This is meant to increase the torture of their subsequent sufferings, and there can be no doubt that it succeeds.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Nobody has ever seen these beds, but they are supposed to constitute the cooler portions of those dominions corresponding to the Christian location of Purgatory.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nobody has ever seen these beds, but they are supposed to constitute the cooler portions of those dominions corresponding to the Christian location of Purgatory.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is meant to increase the torture of their subsequent sufferings, and there can be no doubt that it succeeds.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Nobody has ever seen these beds, but they are supposed to constitute the cooler portions of those dominions corresponding to the Christian location of Purgatory.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Sulphur water contains mineral properties of a sulphuric character, owing to the fact that the water runs over beds of sulphur.
tortureverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading This is meant to increase the torture of their subsequent sufferings, and there can be no doubt that it succeeds.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading "Sulphur water contains mineral properties of a sulphuric character, owing to the fact that the water runs over beds of sulphur.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Herein we have also an explanation of the reason of these waters coming to the surface of the earth--it is to give patients and other _miserables_ who drink them a foretaste of future horrors.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Herein we have also an explanation of the reason of these waters coming to the surface of the earth--it is to give patients and other _miserables_ who drink them a foretaste of future horrors.
which person or people
From this reading Herein we have also an explanation of the reason of these waters coming to the surface of the earth--it is to give patients and other _miserables_ who drink them a foretaste of future horrors.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Sinners, preliminary to being plunged into the fiery furnace, are laid out on these beds and wrapped in damp sheets by chambermaids regularly attached to the establishment.
