used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This seemed less surprising, as the blossoming of the ebony rod and sudden growth of the lotus in flower denoted supernatural powers, which might well penetrate a cubit of brickwork and a fathom or two of solid earth.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading These wonders he accepted without question as worked by the spells of that magic lore which could compel the gods themselves to do its bidding; nor did he see reason to doubt, in his simple credulity, those glimpses of the future which, though sealed to his own eyes, seemed clear as day to his companion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Once more he tried the walls of his dungeon, and failed to discover the slightest symptoms of an opening through which the visitor could have passed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But no; food and wine had been supplied with constant regularity; and testing his faculties in every way he could think of, he found them equal to any effort of observation or reflection he desired to make.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But no; food and wine had been supplied with constant regularity; and testing his faculties in every way he could think of, he found them equal to any effort of observation or reflection he desired to make.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This seemed less surprising, as the blossoming of the ebony rod and sudden growth of the lotus in flower denoted supernatural powers, which might well penetrate a cubit of brickwork and a fathom or two of solid earth.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading DELIVERANCE Had his bodily powers been weakened by starvation, his mind, enfeebled in proportion, might, he thought, have played him false.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading These wonders he accepted without question as worked by the spells of that magic lore which could compel the gods themselves to do its bidding; nor did he see reason to doubt, in his simple credulity, those glimpses of the future which, though sealed to his own eyes, seemed clear as day to his companion.
blossomingnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmɪŋ/
the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
From this reading This seemed less surprising, as the blossoming of the ebony rod and sudden growth of the lotus in flower denoted supernatural powers, which might well penetrate a cubit of brickwork and a fathom or two of solid earth.
bodilyadverbUS /ˈbɑːdəli/
in bodily form
From this reading DELIVERANCE Had his bodily powers been weakened by starvation, his mind, enfeebled in proportion, might, he thought, have played him false.
brickworknoun
masonry done with bricks and mortar
From this reading This seemed less surprising, as the blossoming of the ebony rod and sudden growth of the lotus in flower denoted supernatural powers, which might well penetrate a cubit of brickwork and a fathom or two of solid earth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But no; food and wine had been supplied with constant regularity; and testing his faculties in every way he could think of, he found them equal to any effort of observation or reflection he desired to make.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DELIVERANCE Had his bodily powers been weakened by starvation, his mind, enfeebled in proportion, might, he thought, have played him false.
rid of obstructions
From this reading These wonders he accepted without question as worked by the spells of that magic lore which could compel the gods themselves to do its bidding; nor did he see reason to doubt, in his simple credulity, those glimpses of the future which, though sealed to his own eyes, seemed clear as day to his companion.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading These wonders he accepted without question as worked by the spells of that magic lore which could compel the gods themselves to do its bidding; nor did he see reason to doubt, in his simple credulity, those glimpses of the future which, though sealed to his own eyes, seemed clear as day to his companion.
compelverbUS /kəmˈpel/
force somebody to do something
From this reading These wonders he accepted without question as worked by the spells of that magic lore which could compel the gods themselves to do its bidding; nor did he see reason to doubt, in his simple credulity, those glimpses of the future which, though sealed to his own eyes, seemed clear as day to his companion.
unvarying in nature
From this reading But no; food and wine had been supplied with constant regularity; and testing his faculties in every way he could think of, he found them equal to any effort of observation or reflection he desired to make.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But no; food and wine had been supplied with constant regularity; and testing his faculties in every way he could think of, he found them equal to any effort of observation or reflection he desired to make.
credulitynounUS /krɪˈduːləti/
tendency to believe readily
From this reading These wonders he accepted without question as worked by the spells of that magic lore which could compel the gods themselves to do its bidding; nor did he see reason to doubt, in his simple credulity, those glimpses of the future which, though sealed to his own eyes, seemed clear as day to his companion.
cubitnounUS /ˈkjuːbɪt/
an ancient unit of length based on the length of the forearm
From this reading This seemed less surprising, as the blossoming of the ebony rod and sudden growth of the lotus in flower denoted supernatural powers, which might well penetrate a cubit of brickwork and a fathom or two of solid earth.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading These wonders he accepted without question as worked by the spells of that magic lore which could compel the gods themselves to do its bidding; nor did he see reason to doubt, in his simple credulity, those glimpses of the future which, though sealed to his own eyes, seemed clear as day to his companion.
DELIVERANCEnounUS /dɪˈlɪvərəns/
recovery or preservation from loss or danger
From this reading DELIVERANCE Had his bodily powers been weakened by starvation, his mind, enfeebled in proportion, might, he thought, have played him false.
denotedverbUS /dɪˈnoʊtəd/
past form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of
From this reading This seemed less surprising, as the blossoming of the ebony rod and sudden growth of the lotus in flower denoted supernatural powers, which might well penetrate a cubit of brickwork and a fathom or two of solid earth.
wanted intensely
From this reading But no; food and wine had been supplied with constant regularity; and testing his faculties in every way he could think of, he found them equal to any effort of observation or reflection he desired to make.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading These wonders he accepted without question as worked by the spells of that magic lore which could compel the gods themselves to do its bidding; nor did he see reason to doubt, in his simple credulity, those glimpses of the future which, though sealed to his own eyes, seemed clear as day to his companion.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Once more he tried the walls of his dungeon, and failed to discover the slightest symptoms of an opening through which the visitor could have passed.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading These wonders he accepted without question as worked by the spells of that magic lore which could compel the gods themselves to do its bidding; nor did he see reason to doubt, in his simple credulity, those glimpses of the future which, though sealed to his own eyes, seemed clear as day to his companion.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading These wonders he accepted without question as worked by the spells of that magic lore which could compel the gods themselves to do its bidding; nor did he see reason to doubt, in his simple credulity, those glimpses of the future which, though sealed to his own eyes, seemed clear as day to his companion.
dungeonnounUS /ˈdʌndʒən/
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
From this reading Once more he tried the walls of his dungeon, and failed to discover the slightest symptoms of an opening through which the visitor could have passed.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading This seemed less surprising, as the blossoming of the ebony rod and sudden growth of the lotus in flower denoted supernatural powers, which might well penetrate a cubit of brickwork and a fathom or two of solid earth.
ebonynounUS /ˈebəni/
a very dark black
From this reading This seemed less surprising, as the blossoming of the ebony rod and sudden growth of the lotus in flower denoted supernatural powers, which might well penetrate a cubit of brickwork and a fathom or two of solid earth.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading But no; food and wine had been supplied with constant regularity; and testing his faculties in every way he could think of, he found them equal to any effort of observation or reflection he desired to make.
enfeebledverbUS /enˈfiːbəld/
past form of “enfeeble” — make weak
From this reading DELIVERANCE Had his bodily powers been weakened by starvation, his mind, enfeebled in proportion, might, he thought, have played him false.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading But no; food and wine had been supplied with constant regularity; and testing his faculties in every way he could think of, he found them equal to any effort of observation or reflection he desired to make.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But no; food and wine had been supplied with constant regularity; and testing his faculties in every way he could think of, he found them equal to any effort of observation or reflection he desired to make.
opinion or judgment
From this reading These wonders he accepted without question as worked by the spells of that magic lore which could compel the gods themselves to do its bidding; nor did he see reason to doubt, in his simple credulity, those glimpses of the future which, though sealed to his own eyes, seemed clear as day to his companion.
facultiesnounUS /ˈfækəltiz/
plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading But no; food and wine had been supplied with constant regularity; and testing his faculties in every way he could think of, he found them equal to any effort of observation or reflection he desired to make.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Once more he tried the walls of his dungeon, and failed to discover the slightest symptoms of an opening through which the visitor could have passed.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading DELIVERANCE Had his bodily powers been weakened by starvation, his mind, enfeebled in proportion, might, he thought, have played him false.
fathomverbUS /ˈfæðəm/
come to understand
From this reading This seemed less surprising, as the blossoming of the ebony rod and sudden growth of the lotus in flower denoted supernatural powers, which might well penetrate a cubit of brickwork and a fathom or two of solid earth.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading This seemed less surprising, as the blossoming of the ebony rod and sudden growth of the lotus in flower denoted supernatural powers, which might well penetrate a cubit of brickwork and a fathom or two of solid earth.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading But no; food and wine had been supplied with constant regularity; and testing his faculties in every way he could think of, he found them equal to any effort of observation or reflection he desired to make.
set up or found
From this reading But no; food and wine had been supplied with constant regularity; and testing his faculties in every way he could think of, he found them equal to any effort of observation or reflection he desired to make.
yet to be or coming
From this reading These wonders he accepted without question as worked by the spells of that magic lore which could compel the gods themselves to do its bidding; nor did he see reason to doubt, in his simple credulity, those glimpses of the future which, though sealed to his own eyes, seemed clear as day to his companion.
glimpsesnounUS /ˈɡlɪmpsɪz/
plural of “glimpse” — a quick look
From this reading These wonders he accepted without question as worked by the spells of that magic lore which could compel the gods themselves to do its bidding; nor did he see reason to doubt, in his simple credulity, those glimpses of the future which, though sealed to his own eyes, seemed clear as day to his companion.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading These wonders he accepted without question as worked by the spells of that magic lore which could compel the gods themselves to do its bidding; nor did he see reason to doubt, in his simple credulity, those glimpses of the future which, though sealed to his own eyes, seemed clear as day to his companion.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading This seemed less surprising, as the blossoming of the ebony rod and sudden growth of the lotus in flower denoted supernatural powers, which might well penetrate a cubit of brickwork and a fathom or two of solid earth.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DELIVERANCE Had his bodily powers been weakened by starvation, his mind, enfeebled in proportion, might, he thought, have played him false.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading DELIVERANCE Had his bodily powers been weakened by starvation, his mind, enfeebled in proportion, might, he thought, have played him false.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DELIVERANCE Had his bodily powers been weakened by starvation, his mind, enfeebled in proportion, might, he thought, have played him false.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading DELIVERANCE Had his bodily powers been weakened by starvation, his mind, enfeebled in proportion, might, he thought, have played him false.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DELIVERANCE Had his bodily powers been weakened by starvation, his mind, enfeebled in proportion, might, he thought, have played him false.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DELIVERANCE Had his bodily powers been weakened by starvation, his mind, enfeebled in proportion, might, he thought, have played him false.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading These wonders he accepted without question as worked by the spells of that magic lore which could compel the gods themselves to do its bidding; nor did he see reason to doubt, in his simple credulity, those glimpses of the future which, though sealed to his own eyes, seemed clear as day to his companion.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading This seemed less surprising, as the blossoming of the ebony rod and sudden growth of the lotus in flower denoted supernatural powers, which might well penetrate a cubit of brickwork and a fathom or two of solid earth.
lorenounUS /lɔːr/
knowledge gained through tradition or anecdote
From this reading These wonders he accepted without question as worked by the spells of that magic lore which could compel the gods themselves to do its bidding; nor did he see reason to doubt, in his simple credulity, those glimpses of the future which, though sealed to his own eyes, seemed clear as day to his companion.
lotusnounUS /ˈloʊtəs/
native to eastern Asia; widely cultivated for its large pink or white flowers
From this reading This seemed less surprising, as the blossoming of the ebony rod and sudden growth of the lotus in flower denoted supernatural powers, which might well penetrate a cubit of brickwork and a fathom or two of solid earth.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading These wonders he accepted without question as worked by the spells of that magic lore which could compel the gods themselves to do its bidding; nor did he see reason to doubt, in his simple credulity, those glimpses of the future which, though sealed to his own eyes, seemed clear as day to his companion.
engage in
From this reading But no; food and wine had been supplied with constant regularity; and testing his faculties in every way he could think of, he found them equal to any effort of observation or reflection he desired to make.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading DELIVERANCE Had his bodily powers been weakened by starvation, his mind, enfeebled in proportion, might, he thought, have played him false.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading DELIVERANCE Had his bodily powers been weakened by starvation, his mind, enfeebled in proportion, might, he thought, have played him false.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Once more he tried the walls of his dungeon, and failed to discover the slightest symptoms of an opening through which the visitor could have passed.
not any; not one
From this reading But no; food and wine had been supplied with constant regularity; and testing his faculties in every way he could think of, he found them equal to any effort of observation or reflection he desired to make.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading These wonders he accepted without question as worked by the spells of that magic lore which could compel the gods themselves to do its bidding; nor did he see reason to doubt, in his simple credulity, those glimpses of the future which, though sealed to his own eyes, seemed clear as day to his companion.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading But no; food and wine had been supplied with constant regularity; and testing his faculties in every way he could think of, he found them equal to any effort of observation or reflection he desired to make.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But no; food and wine had been supplied with constant regularity; and testing his faculties in every way he could think of, he found them equal to any effort of observation or reflection he desired to make.
on one occasion
From this reading Once more he tried the walls of his dungeon, and failed to discover the slightest symptoms of an opening through which the visitor could have passed.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Once more he tried the walls of his dungeon, and failed to discover the slightest symptoms of an opening through which the visitor could have passed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But no; food and wine had been supplied with constant regularity; and testing his faculties in every way he could think of, he found them equal to any effort of observation or reflection he desired to make.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading These wonders he accepted without question as worked by the spells of that magic lore which could compel the gods themselves to do its bidding; nor did he see reason to doubt, in his simple credulity, those glimpses of the future which, though sealed to his own eyes, seemed clear as day to his companion.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Once more he tried the walls of his dungeon, and failed to discover the slightest symptoms of an opening through which the visitor could have passed.
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading This seemed less surprising, as the blossoming of the ebony rod and sudden growth of the lotus in flower denoted supernatural powers, which might well penetrate a cubit of brickwork and a fathom or two of solid earth.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading DELIVERANCE Had his bodily powers been weakened by starvation, his mind, enfeebled in proportion, might, he thought, have played him false.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading DELIVERANCE Had his bodily powers been weakened by starvation, his mind, enfeebled in proportion, might, he thought, have played him false.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading DELIVERANCE Had his bodily powers been weakened by starvation, his mind, enfeebled in proportion, might, he thought, have played him false.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading These wonders he accepted without question as worked by the spells of that magic lore which could compel the gods themselves to do its bidding; nor did he see reason to doubt, in his simple credulity, those glimpses of the future which, though sealed to his own eyes, seemed clear as day to his companion.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading These wonders he accepted without question as worked by the spells of that magic lore which could compel the gods themselves to do its bidding; nor did he see reason to doubt, in his simple credulity, those glimpses of the future which, though sealed to his own eyes, seemed clear as day to his companion.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading But no; food and wine had been supplied with constant regularity; and testing his faculties in every way he could think of, he found them equal to any effort of observation or reflection he desired to make.
regularitynounUS /ˌreɡjəˈlerəti/
a property of polygons: the property of having equal sides and equal angles
From this reading But no; food and wine had been supplied with constant regularity; and testing his faculties in every way he could think of, he found them equal to any effort of observation or reflection he desired to make.
rodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading This seemed less surprising, as the blossoming of the ebony rod and sudden growth of the lotus in flower denoted supernatural powers, which might well penetrate a cubit of brickwork and a fathom or two of solid earth.
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading These wonders he accepted without question as worked by the spells of that magic lore which could compel the gods themselves to do its bidding; nor did he see reason to doubt, in his simple credulity, those glimpses of the future which, though sealed to his own eyes, seemed clear as day to his companion.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading These wonders he accepted without question as worked by the spells of that magic lore which could compel the gods themselves to do its bidding; nor did he see reason to doubt, in his simple credulity, those glimpses of the future which, though sealed to his own eyes, seemed clear as day to his companion.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This seemed less surprising, as the blossoming of the ebony rod and sudden growth of the lotus in flower denoted supernatural powers, which might well penetrate a cubit of brickwork and a fathom or two of solid earth.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading These wonders he accepted without question as worked by the spells of that magic lore which could compel the gods themselves to do its bidding; nor did he see reason to doubt, in his simple credulity, those glimpses of the future which, though sealed to his own eyes, seemed clear as day to his companion.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading Once more he tried the walls of his dungeon, and failed to discover the slightest symptoms of an opening through which the visitor could have passed.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading This seemed less surprising, as the blossoming of the ebony rod and sudden growth of the lotus in flower denoted supernatural powers, which might well penetrate a cubit of brickwork and a fathom or two of solid earth.
spellsnounUS /spelz/
plural of “spell” — a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
From this reading These wonders he accepted without question as worked by the spells of that magic lore which could compel the gods themselves to do its bidding; nor did he see reason to doubt, in his simple credulity, those glimpses of the future which, though sealed to his own eyes, seemed clear as day to his companion.
starvationnounUS /stɑːrˈveɪʃən/
a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period
From this reading DELIVERANCE Had his bodily powers been weakened by starvation, his mind, enfeebled in proportion, might, he thought, have played him false.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading This seemed less surprising, as the blossoming of the ebony rod and sudden growth of the lotus in flower denoted supernatural powers, which might well penetrate a cubit of brickwork and a fathom or two of solid earth.
supernaturalnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/
supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
From this reading This seemed less surprising, as the blossoming of the ebony rod and sudden growth of the lotus in flower denoted supernatural powers, which might well penetrate a cubit of brickwork and a fathom or two of solid earth.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading But no; food and wine had been supplied with constant regularity; and testing his faculties in every way he could think of, he found them equal to any effort of observation or reflection he desired to make.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading This seemed less surprising, as the blossoming of the ebony rod and sudden growth of the lotus in flower denoted supernatural powers, which might well penetrate a cubit of brickwork and a fathom or two of solid earth.
symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading Once more he tried the walls of his dungeon, and failed to discover the slightest symptoms of an opening through which the visitor could have passed.
testingnounUS /ˈtestɪŋ/
the act of subjecting to experimental test in order to determine how well something works
From this reading But no; food and wine had been supplied with constant regularity; and testing his faculties in every way he could think of, he found them equal to any effort of observation or reflection he desired to make.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading These wonders he accepted without question as worked by the spells of that magic lore which could compel the gods themselves to do its bidding; nor did he see reason to doubt, in his simple credulity, those glimpses of the future which, though sealed to his own eyes, seemed clear as day to his companion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Once more he tried the walls of his dungeon, and failed to discover the slightest symptoms of an opening through which the visitor could have passed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But no; food and wine had been supplied with constant regularity; and testing his faculties in every way he could think of, he found them equal to any effort of observation or reflection he desired to make.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading These wonders he accepted without question as worked by the spells of that magic lore which could compel the gods themselves to do its bidding; nor did he see reason to doubt, in his simple credulity, those glimpses of the future which, though sealed to his own eyes, seemed clear as day to his companion.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These wonders he accepted without question as worked by the spells of that magic lore which could compel the gods themselves to do its bidding; nor did he see reason to doubt, in his simple credulity, those glimpses of the future which, though sealed to his own eyes, seemed clear as day to his companion.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But no; food and wine had been supplied with constant regularity; and testing his faculties in every way he could think of, he found them equal to any effort of observation or reflection he desired to make.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This seemed less surprising, as the blossoming of the ebony rod and sudden growth of the lotus in flower denoted supernatural powers, which might well penetrate a cubit of brickwork and a fathom or two of solid earth.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading These wonders he accepted without question as worked by the spells of that magic lore which could compel the gods themselves to do its bidding; nor did he see reason to doubt, in his simple credulity, those glimpses of the future which, though sealed to his own eyes, seemed clear as day to his companion.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading These wonders he accepted without question as worked by the spells of that magic lore which could compel the gods themselves to do its bidding; nor did he see reason to doubt, in his simple credulity, those glimpses of the future which, though sealed to his own eyes, seemed clear as day to his companion.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading DELIVERANCE Had his bodily powers been weakened by starvation, his mind, enfeebled in proportion, might, he thought, have played him false.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Once more he tried the walls of his dungeon, and failed to discover the slightest symptoms of an opening through which the visitor could have passed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But no; food and wine had been supplied with constant regularity; and testing his faculties in every way he could think of, he found them equal to any effort of observation or reflection he desired to make.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Once more he tried the walls of his dungeon, and failed to discover the slightest symptoms of an opening through which the visitor could have passed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading This seemed less surprising, as the blossoming of the ebony rod and sudden growth of the lotus in flower denoted supernatural powers, which might well penetrate a cubit of brickwork and a fathom or two of solid earth.
someone who visits
From this reading Once more he tried the walls of his dungeon, and failed to discover the slightest symptoms of an opening through which the visitor could have passed.
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 Once more he tried the walls of his dungeon, and failed to discover the slightest symptoms of an opening through which the visitor could have passed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But no; food and wine had been supplied with constant regularity; and testing his faculties in every way he could think of, he found them equal to any effort of observation or reflection he desired to make.
weakenedadjectiveUS /ˈwiːkənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading DELIVERANCE Had his bodily powers been weakened by starvation, his mind, enfeebled in proportion, might, he thought, have played him false.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading This seemed less surprising, as the blossoming of the ebony rod and sudden growth of the lotus in flower denoted supernatural powers, which might well penetrate a cubit of brickwork and a fathom or two of solid earth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Once more he tried the walls of his dungeon, and failed to discover the slightest symptoms of an opening through which the visitor could have passed.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading But no; food and wine had been supplied with constant regularity; and testing his faculties in every way he could think of, he found them equal to any effort of observation or reflection he desired to make.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But no; food and wine had been supplied with constant regularity; and testing his faculties in every way he could think of, he found them equal to any effort of observation or reflection he desired to make.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading These wonders he accepted without question as worked by the spells of that magic lore which could compel the gods themselves to do its bidding; nor did he see reason to doubt, in his simple credulity, those glimpses of the future which, though sealed to his own eyes, seemed clear as day to his companion.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading These wonders he accepted without question as worked by the spells of that magic lore which could compel the gods themselves to do its bidding; nor did he see reason to doubt, in his simple credulity, those glimpses of the future which, though sealed to his own eyes, seemed clear as day to his companion.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading These wonders he accepted without question as worked by the spells of that magic lore which could compel the gods themselves to do its bidding; nor did he see reason to doubt, in his simple credulity, those glimpses of the future which, though sealed to his own eyes, seemed clear as day to his companion.
