Chapter VII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE PRISON OF LA BOURSE Olivier found himself on the threshold of a vast courtyard enclosed by high walls, and by two enormous stone and brick buildings with cross-barred windows.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The entrance to this corridor was secured by an enormous grating, which when opened put the courtyard in which Olivier now stood in communication with another open space planted with trees.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE PRISON OF LA BOURSE Olivier found himself on the threshold of a vast courtyard enclosed by high walls, and by two enormous stone and brick buildings with cross-barred windows.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The entrance to this corridor was secured by an enormous grating, which when opened put the courtyard in which Olivier now stood in communication with another open space planted with trees.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading They were connected by a stone corridor with a terrace at the end, running parallel with it, where a sentinel patrolled with shouldered arms.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The roof of these buildings was bordered by a spiked fence, in order, as it seemed, to make escape impossible.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They were connected by a stone corridor with a terrace at the end, running parallel with it, where a sentinel patrolled with shouldered arms.

having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading The roof of these buildings was bordered by a spiked fence, in order, as it seemed, to make escape impossible.

the stock exchange in Paris

From this reading THE PRISON OF LA BOURSE Olivier found himself on the threshold of a vast courtyard enclosed by high walls, and by two enormous stone and brick buildings with cross-barred windows.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading THE PRISON OF LA BOURSE Olivier found himself on the threshold of a vast courtyard enclosed by high walls, and by two enormous stone and brick buildings with cross-barred windows.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading THE PRISON OF LA BOURSE Olivier found himself on the threshold of a vast courtyard enclosed by high walls, and by two enormous stone and brick buildings with cross-barred windows.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE PRISON OF LA BOURSE Olivier found himself on the threshold of a vast courtyard enclosed by high walls, and by two enormous stone and brick buildings with cross-barred windows.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading The entrance to this corridor was secured by an enormous grating, which when opened put the courtyard in which Olivier now stood in communication with another open space planted with trees.

being joined in close association

From this reading They were connected by a stone corridor with a terrace at the end, running parallel with it, where a sentinel patrolled with shouldered arms.

an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading They were connected by a stone corridor with a terrace at the end, running parallel with it, where a sentinel patrolled with shouldered arms.

An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.

From this reading THE PRISON OF LA BOURSE Olivier found himself on the threshold of a vast courtyard enclosed by high walls, and by two enormous stone and brick buildings with cross-barred windows.

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From this reading THE PRISON OF LA BOURSE Olivier found himself on the threshold of a vast courtyard enclosed by high walls, and by two enormous stone and brick buildings with cross-barred windows.

closed in or surrounded or included within

From this reading THE PRISON OF LA BOURSE Olivier found himself on the threshold of a vast courtyard enclosed by high walls, and by two enormous stone and brick buildings with cross-barred windows.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading They were connected by a stone corridor with a terrace at the end, running parallel with it, where a sentinel patrolled with shouldered arms.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading THE PRISON OF LA BOURSE Olivier found himself on the threshold of a vast courtyard enclosed by high walls, and by two enormous stone and brick buildings with cross-barred windows.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading The entrance to this corridor was secured by an enormous grating, which when opened put the courtyard in which Olivier now stood in communication with another open space planted with trees.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading The roof of these buildings was bordered by a spiked fence, in order, as it seemed, to make escape impossible.

enclose with a fence

From this reading The roof of these buildings was bordered by a spiked fence, in order, as it seemed, to make escape impossible.

set up or found

From this reading THE PRISON OF LA BOURSE Olivier found himself on the threshold of a vast courtyard enclosed by high walls, and by two enormous stone and brick buildings with cross-barred windows.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading These were the very structures he had seen from the street.

a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air

From this reading The entrance to this corridor was secured by an enormous grating, which when opened put the courtyard in which Olivier now stood in communication with another open space planted with trees.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading These were the very structures he had seen from the street.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading These were the very structures he had seen from the street.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading THE PRISON OF LA BOURSE Olivier found himself on the threshold of a vast courtyard enclosed by high walls, and by two enormous stone and brick buildings with cross-barred windows.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading THE PRISON OF LA BOURSE Olivier found himself on the threshold of a vast courtyard enclosed by high walls, and by two enormous stone and brick buildings with cross-barred windows.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading The roof of these buildings was bordered by a spiked fence, in order, as it seemed, to make escape impossible.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The roof of these buildings was bordered by a spiked fence, in order, as it seemed, to make escape impossible.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The roof of these buildings was bordered by a spiked fence, in order, as it seemed, to make escape impossible.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading THE PRISON OF LA BOURSE Olivier found himself on the threshold of a vast courtyard enclosed by high walls, and by two enormous stone and brick buildings with cross-barred windows.

engage in

From this reading The roof of these buildings was bordered by a spiked fence, in order, as it seemed, to make escape impossible.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The entrance to this corridor was secured by an enormous grating, which when opened put the courtyard in which Olivier now stood in communication with another open space planted with trees.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PRISON OF LA BOURSE Olivier found himself on the threshold of a vast courtyard enclosed by high walls, and by two enormous stone and brick buildings with cross-barred windows.

English actor best know for his Shakespearean roles (1907-1989)

From this reading THE PRISON OF LA BOURSE Olivier found himself on the threshold of a vast courtyard enclosed by high walls, and by two enormous stone and brick buildings with cross-barred windows.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE PRISON OF LA BOURSE Olivier found himself on the threshold of a vast courtyard enclosed by high walls, and by two enormous stone and brick buildings with cross-barred windows.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The entrance to this corridor was secured by an enormous grating, which when opened put the courtyard in which Olivier now stood in communication with another open space planted with trees.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The entrance to this corridor was secured by an enormous grating, which when opened put the courtyard in which Olivier now stood in communication with another open space planted with trees.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The roof of these buildings was bordered by a spiked fence, in order, as it seemed, to make escape impossible.

something having the property of being analogous to something else

From this reading They were connected by a stone corridor with a terrace at the end, running parallel with it, where a sentinel patrolled with shouldered arms.

inflected form of “patrol” — maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol

From this reading They were connected by a stone corridor with a terrace at the end, running parallel with it, where a sentinel patrolled with shouldered arms.

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading The entrance to this corridor was secured by an enormous grating, which when opened put the courtyard in which Olivier now stood in communication with another open space planted with trees.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading THE PRISON OF LA BOURSE Olivier found himself on the threshold of a vast courtyard enclosed by high walls, and by two enormous stone and brick buildings with cross-barred windows.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The entrance to this corridor was secured by an enormous grating, which when opened put the courtyard in which Olivier now stood in communication with another open space planted with trees.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading The roof of these buildings was bordered by a spiked fence, in order, as it seemed, to make escape impossible.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading They were connected by a stone corridor with a terrace at the end, running parallel with it, where a sentinel patrolled with shouldered arms.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading The entrance to this corridor was secured by an enormous grating, which when opened put the courtyard in which Olivier now stood in communication with another open space planted with trees.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The roof of these buildings was bordered by a spiked fence, in order, as it seemed, to make escape impossible.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading These were the very structures he had seen from the street.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading They were connected by a stone corridor with a terrace at the end, running parallel with it, where a sentinel patrolled with shouldered arms.

having shoulders or shoulders as specified; usually used as a combining form

From this reading They were connected by a stone corridor with a terrace at the end, running parallel with it, where a sentinel patrolled with shouldered arms.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading The entrance to this corridor was secured by an enormous grating, which when opened put the courtyard in which Olivier now stood in communication with another open space planted with trees.

having a long sharp point

From this reading The roof of these buildings was bordered by a spiked fence, in order, as it seemed, to make escape impossible.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading THE PRISON OF LA BOURSE Olivier found himself on the threshold of a vast courtyard enclosed by high walls, and by two enormous stone and brick buildings with cross-barred windows.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The entrance to this corridor was secured by an enormous grating, which when opened put the courtyard in which Olivier now stood in communication with another open space planted with trees.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading These were the very structures he had seen from the street.

plural of “structure” — a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading These were the very structures he had seen from the street.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading They were connected by a stone corridor with a terrace at the end, running parallel with it, where a sentinel patrolled with shouldered arms.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE PRISON OF LA BOURSE Olivier found himself on the threshold of a vast courtyard enclosed by high walls, and by two enormous stone and brick buildings with cross-barred windows.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The roof of these buildings was bordered by a spiked fence, in order, as it seemed, to make escape impossible.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were connected by a stone corridor with a terrace at the end, running parallel with it, where a sentinel patrolled with shouldered arms.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The entrance to this corridor was secured by an enormous grating, which when opened put the courtyard in which Olivier now stood in communication with another open space planted with trees.

the starting point for a new state or experience

From this reading THE PRISON OF LA BOURSE Olivier found himself on the threshold of a vast courtyard enclosed by high walls, and by two enormous stone and brick buildings with cross-barred windows.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The roof of these buildings was bordered by a spiked fence, in order, as it seemed, to make escape impossible.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The entrance to this corridor was secured by an enormous grating, which when opened put the courtyard in which Olivier now stood in communication with another open space planted with trees.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE PRISON OF LA BOURSE Olivier found himself on the threshold of a vast courtyard enclosed by high walls, and by two enormous stone and brick buildings with cross-barred windows.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading THE PRISON OF LA BOURSE Olivier found himself on the threshold of a vast courtyard enclosed by high walls, and by two enormous stone and brick buildings with cross-barred windows.

precisely as stated

From this reading These were the very structures he had seen from the street.

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 THE PRISON OF LA BOURSE Olivier found himself on the threshold of a vast courtyard enclosed by high walls, and by two enormous stone and brick buildings with cross-barred windows.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The roof of these buildings was bordered by a spiked fence, in order, as it seemed, to make escape impossible.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading These were the very structures he had seen from the street.

at the time that

From this reading The entrance to this corridor was secured by an enormous grating, which when opened put the courtyard in which Olivier now stood in communication with another open space planted with trees.

in or at the place that

From this reading They were connected by a stone corridor with a terrace at the end, running parallel with it, where a sentinel patrolled with shouldered arms.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The entrance to this corridor was secured by an enormous grating, which when opened put the courtyard in which Olivier now stood in communication with another open space planted with trees.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading THE PRISON OF LA BOURSE Olivier found himself on the threshold of a vast courtyard enclosed by high walls, and by two enormous stone and brick buildings with cross-barred windows.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE PRISON OF LA BOURSE Olivier found himself on the threshold of a vast courtyard enclosed by high walls, and by two enormous stone and brick buildings with cross-barred windows.