used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He fully realised his responsibility, and undertook to acquit himself with due respect to the inevitable and a proper regard for truth.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading He had not the power to go to his parent's relief, and his only hope lay in his ability to guard against still further and greater disaster to the family.
accusersnounUS /əˈkjuːzərz/
plural of “accuser” — someone who imputes guilt or blame
From this reading The aged daimyo had stood patiently the journey and borne up well under the charge until reaching the Tokyo dungeon, into which he was thrust without even a chance to meet his accusers, much less any opportunity to hear or explain.
acquitverbUS /əˈkwɪt/
pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
From this reading He fully realised his responsibility, and undertook to acquit himself with due respect to the inevitable and a proper regard for truth.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He had not the power to go to his parent's relief, and his only hope lay in his ability to guard against still further and greater disaster to the family.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The aged daimyo had stood patiently the journey and borne up well under the charge until reaching the Tokyo dungeon, into which he was thrust without even a chance to meet his accusers, much less any opportunity to hear or explain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MAIDO'S PENALTY As the time passed and no word came from his father Shibusawa began to realise the full force of his presentiments.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The aged daimyo had stood patiently the journey and borne up well under the charge until reaching the Tokyo dungeon, into which he was thrust without even a chance to meet his accusers, much less any opportunity to hear or explain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MAIDO'S PENALTY As the time passed and no word came from his father Shibusawa began to realise the full force of his presentiments.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The foul place which held him prisoner lay in a damp, dark hole in the cellar, underneath the very building in which his son-in-law swayed the sceptre of his vast power; and though many of these gruesome cells, each holding its captive, they were so constructed, with huge walls and peephole grates, that no person could be seen or a voice heard from one to the other.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading MAIDO'S PENALTY As the time passed and no word came from his father Shibusawa began to realise the full force of his presentiments.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading The aged daimyo had stood patiently the journey and borne up well under the charge until reaching the Tokyo dungeon, into which he was thrust without even a chance to meet his accusers, much less any opportunity to hear or explain.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The foul place which held him prisoner lay in a damp, dark hole in the cellar, underneath the very building in which his son-in-law swayed the sceptre of his vast power; and though many of these gruesome cells, each holding its captive, they were so constructed, with huge walls and peephole grates, that no person could be seen or a voice heard from one to the other.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading MAIDO'S PENALTY As the time passed and no word came from his father Shibusawa began to realise the full force of his presentiments.
captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The foul place which held him prisoner lay in a damp, dark hole in the cellar, underneath the very building in which his son-in-law swayed the sceptre of his vast power; and though many of these gruesome cells, each holding its captive, they were so constructed, with huge walls and peephole grates, that no person could be seen or a voice heard from one to the other.
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading The foul place which held him prisoner lay in a damp, dark hole in the cellar, underneath the very building in which his son-in-law swayed the sceptre of his vast power; and though many of these gruesome cells, each holding its captive, they were so constructed, with huge walls and peephole grates, that no person could be seen or a voice heard from one to the other.
cellsnounUS /selz/
plural of “cell” — any small compartment
From this reading The foul place which held him prisoner lay in a damp, dark hole in the cellar, underneath the very building in which his son-in-law swayed the sceptre of his vast power; and though many of these gruesome cells, each holding its captive, they were so constructed, with huge walls and peephole grates, that no person could be seen or a voice heard from one to the other.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The aged daimyo had stood patiently the journey and borne up well under the charge until reaching the Tokyo dungeon, into which he was thrust without even a chance to meet his accusers, much less any opportunity to hear or explain.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The aged daimyo had stood patiently the journey and borne up well under the charge until reaching the Tokyo dungeon, into which he was thrust without even a chance to meet his accusers, much less any opportunity to hear or explain.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading The foul place which held him prisoner lay in a damp, dark hole in the cellar, underneath the very building in which his son-in-law swayed the sceptre of his vast power; and though many of these gruesome cells, each holding its captive, they were so constructed, with huge walls and peephole grates, that no person could be seen or a voice heard from one to the other.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The foul place which held him prisoner lay in a damp, dark hole in the cellar, underneath the very building in which his son-in-law swayed the sceptre of his vast power; and though many of these gruesome cells, each holding its captive, they were so constructed, with huge walls and peephole grates, that no person could be seen or a voice heard from one to the other.
daimyo
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From this reading The aged daimyo had stood patiently the journey and borne up well under the charge until reaching the Tokyo dungeon, into which he was thrust without even a chance to meet his accusers, much less any opportunity to hear or explain.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading The foul place which held him prisoner lay in a damp, dark hole in the cellar, underneath the very building in which his son-in-law swayed the sceptre of his vast power; and though many of these gruesome cells, each holding its captive, they were so constructed, with huge walls and peephole grates, that no person could be seen or a voice heard from one to the other.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The foul place which held him prisoner lay in a damp, dark hole in the cellar, underneath the very building in which his son-in-law swayed the sceptre of his vast power; and though many of these gruesome cells, each holding its captive, they were so constructed, with huge walls and peephole grates, that no person could be seen or a voice heard from one to the other.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading He had not the power to go to his parent's relief, and his only hope lay in his ability to guard against still further and greater disaster to the family.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading He fully realised his responsibility, and undertook to acquit himself with due respect to the inevitable and a proper regard for truth.
dungeonnounUS /ˈdʌndʒən/
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
From this reading The aged daimyo had stood patiently the journey and borne up well under the charge until reaching the Tokyo dungeon, into which he was thrust without even a chance to meet his accusers, much less any opportunity to hear or explain.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The foul place which held him prisoner lay in a damp, dark hole in the cellar, underneath the very building in which his son-in-law swayed the sceptre of his vast power; and though many of these gruesome cells, each holding its captive, they were so constructed, with huge walls and peephole grates, that no person could be seen or a voice heard from one to the other.
divisible by two
From this reading The aged daimyo had stood patiently the journey and borne up well under the charge until reaching the Tokyo dungeon, into which he was thrust without even a chance to meet his accusers, much less any opportunity to hear or explain.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading The aged daimyo had stood patiently the journey and borne up well under the charge until reaching the Tokyo dungeon, into which he was thrust without even a chance to meet his accusers, much less any opportunity to hear or explain.
a social unit living together
From this reading He had not the power to go to his parent's relief, and his only hope lay in his ability to guard against still further and greater disaster to the family.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading MAIDO'S PENALTY As the time passed and no word came from his father Shibusawa began to realise the full force of his presentiments.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He fully realised his responsibility, and undertook to acquit himself with due respect to the inevitable and a proper regard for truth.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading MAIDO'S PENALTY As the time passed and no word came from his father Shibusawa began to realise the full force of his presentiments.
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading The foul place which held him prisoner lay in a damp, dark hole in the cellar, underneath the very building in which his son-in-law swayed the sceptre of his vast power; and though many of these gruesome cells, each holding its captive, they were so constructed, with huge walls and peephole grates, that no person could be seen or a voice heard from one to the other.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MAIDO'S PENALTY As the time passed and no word came from his father Shibusawa began to realise the full force of his presentiments.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading MAIDO'S PENALTY As the time passed and no word came from his father Shibusawa began to realise the full force of his presentiments.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading He fully realised his responsibility, and undertook to acquit himself with due respect to the inevitable and a proper regard for truth.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading He had not the power to go to his parent's relief, and his only hope lay in his ability to guard against still further and greater disaster to the family.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He had not the power to go to his parent's relief, and his only hope lay in his ability to guard against still further and greater disaster to the family.
gratesnounUS /ɡreɪts/
plural of “grate” — a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
From this reading The foul place which held him prisoner lay in a damp, dark hole in the cellar, underneath the very building in which his son-in-law swayed the sceptre of his vast power; and though many of these gruesome cells, each holding its captive, they were so constructed, with huge walls and peephole grates, that no person could be seen or a voice heard from one to the other.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading He had not the power to go to his parent's relief, and his only hope lay in his ability to guard against still further and greater disaster to the family.
gruesomeadjectiveUS /ˈɡruːsəm/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading The foul place which held him prisoner lay in a damp, dark hole in the cellar, underneath the very building in which his son-in-law swayed the sceptre of his vast power; and though many of these gruesome cells, each holding its captive, they were so constructed, with huge walls and peephole grates, that no person could be seen or a voice heard from one to the other.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading He had not the power to go to his parent's relief, and his only hope lay in his ability to guard against still further and greater disaster to the family.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had not the power to go to his parent's relief, and his only hope lay in his ability to guard against still further and greater disaster to the family.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had not the power to go to his parent's relief, and his only hope lay in his ability to guard against still further and greater disaster to the family.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading The aged daimyo had stood patiently the journey and borne up well under the charge until reaching the Tokyo dungeon, into which he was thrust without even a chance to meet his accusers, much less any opportunity to hear or explain.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The foul place which held him prisoner lay in a damp, dark hole in the cellar, underneath the very building in which his son-in-law swayed the sceptre of his vast power; and though many of these gruesome cells, each holding its captive, they were so constructed, with huge walls and peephole grates, that no person could be seen or a voice heard from one to the other.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The foul place which held him prisoner lay in a damp, dark hole in the cellar, underneath the very building in which his son-in-law swayed the sceptre of his vast power; and though many of these gruesome cells, each holding its captive, they were so constructed, with huge walls and peephole grates, that no person could be seen or a voice heard from one to the other.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The foul place which held him prisoner lay in a damp, dark hole in the cellar, underneath the very building in which his son-in-law swayed the sceptre of his vast power; and though many of these gruesome cells, each holding its captive, they were so constructed, with huge walls and peephole grates, that no person could be seen or a voice heard from one to the other.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He fully realised his responsibility, and undertook to acquit himself with due respect to the inevitable and a proper regard for truth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MAIDO'S PENALTY As the time passed and no word came from his father Shibusawa began to realise the full force of his presentiments.
the act of retaining something
From this reading The foul place which held him prisoner lay in a damp, dark hole in the cellar, underneath the very building in which his son-in-law swayed the sceptre of his vast power; and though many of these gruesome cells, each holding its captive, they were so constructed, with huge walls and peephole grates, that no person could be seen or a voice heard from one to the other.
an opening into or through something
From this reading The foul place which held him prisoner lay in a damp, dark hole in the cellar, underneath the very building in which his son-in-law swayed the sceptre of his vast power; and though many of these gruesome cells, each holding its captive, they were so constructed, with huge walls and peephole grates, that no person could be seen or a voice heard from one to the other.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He had not the power to go to his parent's relief, and his only hope lay in his ability to guard against still further and greater disaster to the family.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The foul place which held him prisoner lay in a damp, dark hole in the cellar, underneath the very building in which his son-in-law swayed the sceptre of his vast power; and though many of these gruesome cells, each holding its captive, they were so constructed, with huge walls and peephole grates, that no person could be seen or a voice heard from one to the other.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had not the power to go to his parent's relief, and his only hope lay in his ability to guard against still further and greater disaster to the family.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading He fully realised his responsibility, and undertook to acquit himself with due respect to the inevitable and a proper regard for truth.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The aged daimyo had stood patiently the journey and borne up well under the charge until reaching the Tokyo dungeon, into which he was thrust without even a chance to meet his accusers, much less any opportunity to hear or explain.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The foul place which held him prisoner lay in a damp, dark hole in the cellar, underneath the very building in which his son-in-law swayed the sceptre of his vast power; and though many of these gruesome cells, each holding its captive, they were so constructed, with huge walls and peephole grates, that no person could be seen or a voice heard from one to the other.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The aged daimyo had stood patiently the journey and borne up well under the charge until reaching the Tokyo dungeon, into which he was thrust without even a chance to meet his accusers, much less any opportunity to hear or explain.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He had not the power to go to his parent's relief, and his only hope lay in his ability to guard against still further and greater disaster to the family.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The aged daimyo had stood patiently the journey and borne up well under the charge until reaching the Tokyo dungeon, into which he was thrust without even a chance to meet his accusers, much less any opportunity to hear or explain.
MAIDO'S
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From this reading MAIDO'S PENALTY As the time passed and no word came from his father Shibusawa began to realise the full force of his presentiments.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The foul place which held him prisoner lay in a damp, dark hole in the cellar, underneath the very building in which his son-in-law swayed the sceptre of his vast power; and though many of these gruesome cells, each holding its captive, they were so constructed, with huge walls and peephole grates, that no person could be seen or a voice heard from one to the other.
come together
From this reading The aged daimyo had stood patiently the journey and borne up well under the charge until reaching the Tokyo dungeon, into which he was thrust without even a chance to meet his accusers, much less any opportunity to hear or explain.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The aged daimyo had stood patiently the journey and borne up well under the charge until reaching the Tokyo dungeon, into which he was thrust without even a chance to meet his accusers, much less any opportunity to hear or explain.
not any; not one
From this reading MAIDO'S PENALTY As the time passed and no word came from his father Shibusawa began to realise the full force of his presentiments.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not the power to go to his parent's relief, and his only hope lay in his ability to guard against still further and greater disaster to the family.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MAIDO'S PENALTY As the time passed and no word came from his father Shibusawa began to realise the full force of his presentiments.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The foul place which held him prisoner lay in a damp, dark hole in the cellar, underneath the very building in which his son-in-law swayed the sceptre of his vast power; and though many of these gruesome cells, each holding its captive, they were so constructed, with huge walls and peephole grates, that no person could be seen or a voice heard from one to the other.
and nothing more
From this reading He had not the power to go to his parent's relief, and his only hope lay in his ability to guard against still further and greater disaster to the family.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The aged daimyo had stood patiently the journey and borne up well under the charge until reaching the Tokyo dungeon, into which he was thrust without even a chance to meet his accusers, much less any opportunity to hear or explain.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The aged daimyo had stood patiently the journey and borne up well under the charge until reaching the Tokyo dungeon, into which he was thrust without even a chance to meet his accusers, much less any opportunity to hear or explain.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The foul place which held him prisoner lay in a damp, dark hole in the cellar, underneath the very building in which his son-in-law swayed the sceptre of his vast power; and though many of these gruesome cells, each holding its captive, they were so constructed, with huge walls and peephole grates, that no person could be seen or a voice heard from one to the other.
parent'snounUS /ˈperənts/
possessive form of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading He had not the power to go to his parent's relief, and his only hope lay in his ability to guard against still further and greater disaster to the family.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading MAIDO'S PENALTY As the time passed and no word came from his father Shibusawa began to realise the full force of his presentiments.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading The aged daimyo had stood patiently the journey and borne up well under the charge until reaching the Tokyo dungeon, into which he was thrust without even a chance to meet his accusers, much less any opportunity to hear or explain.
peepholenoun
a hole (in a door or an oven etc) through which you can peep
From this reading The foul place which held him prisoner lay in a damp, dark hole in the cellar, underneath the very building in which his son-in-law swayed the sceptre of his vast power; and though many of these gruesome cells, each holding its captive, they were so constructed, with huge walls and peephole grates, that no person could be seen or a voice heard from one to the other.
PENALTYnounUS /ˈpenəlti/
the act of punishing
From this reading MAIDO'S PENALTY As the time passed and no word came from his father Shibusawa began to realise the full force of his presentiments.
a human being
From this reading The foul place which held him prisoner lay in a damp, dark hole in the cellar, underneath the very building in which his son-in-law swayed the sceptre of his vast power; and though many of these gruesome cells, each holding its captive, they were so constructed, with huge walls and peephole grates, that no person could be seen or a voice heard from one to the other.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The foul place which held him prisoner lay in a damp, dark hole in the cellar, underneath the very building in which his son-in-law swayed the sceptre of his vast power; and though many of these gruesome cells, each holding its captive, they were so constructed, with huge walls and peephole grates, that no person could be seen or a voice heard from one to the other.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He had not the power to go to his parent's relief, and his only hope lay in his ability to guard against still further and greater disaster to the family.
presentiments
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From this reading MAIDO'S PENALTY As the time passed and no word came from his father Shibusawa began to realise the full force of his presentiments.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The foul place which held him prisoner lay in a damp, dark hole in the cellar, underneath the very building in which his son-in-law swayed the sceptre of his vast power; and though many of these gruesome cells, each holding its captive, they were so constructed, with huge walls and peephole grates, that no person could be seen or a voice heard from one to the other.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading He fully realised his responsibility, and undertook to acquit himself with due respect to the inevitable and a proper regard for truth.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading The aged daimyo had stood patiently the journey and borne up well under the charge until reaching the Tokyo dungeon, into which he was thrust without even a chance to meet his accusers, much less any opportunity to hear or explain.
realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading MAIDO'S PENALTY As the time passed and no word came from his father Shibusawa began to realise the full force of his presentiments.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He fully realised his responsibility, and undertook to acquit himself with due respect to the inevitable and a proper regard for truth.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He fully realised his responsibility, and undertook to acquit himself with due respect to the inevitable and a proper regard for truth.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading He had not the power to go to his parent's relief, and his only hope lay in his ability to guard against still further and greater disaster to the family.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He fully realised his responsibility, and undertook to acquit himself with due respect to the inevitable and a proper regard for truth.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He fully realised his responsibility, and undertook to acquit himself with due respect to the inevitable and a proper regard for truth.
sceptrenounUS /ˈseptər/
the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter
From this reading The foul place which held him prisoner lay in a damp, dark hole in the cellar, underneath the very building in which his son-in-law swayed the sceptre of his vast power; and though many of these gruesome cells, each holding its captive, they were so constructed, with huge walls and peephole grates, that no person could be seen or a voice heard from one to the other.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The foul place which held him prisoner lay in a damp, dark hole in the cellar, underneath the very building in which his son-in-law swayed the sceptre of his vast power; and though many of these gruesome cells, each holding its captive, they were so constructed, with huge walls and peephole grates, that no person could be seen or a voice heard from one to the other.
Shibusawa
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From this reading MAIDO'S PENALTY As the time passed and no word came from his father Shibusawa began to realise the full force of his presentiments.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The foul place which held him prisoner lay in a damp, dark hole in the cellar, underneath the very building in which his son-in-law swayed the sceptre of his vast power; and though many of these gruesome cells, each holding its captive, they were so constructed, with huge walls and peephole grates, that no person could be seen or a voice heard from one to the other.
son-in-lawnounUS /ˈsʌnɪnlɔː/
the husband of your daughter
From this reading The foul place which held him prisoner lay in a damp, dark hole in the cellar, underneath the very building in which his son-in-law swayed the sceptre of his vast power; and though many of these gruesome cells, each holding its captive, they were so constructed, with huge walls and peephole grates, that no person could be seen or a voice heard from one to the other.
not in physical motion
From this reading He had not the power to go to his parent's relief, and his only hope lay in his ability to guard against still further and greater disaster to the family.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The aged daimyo had stood patiently the journey and borne up well under the charge until reaching the Tokyo dungeon, into which he was thrust without even a chance to meet his accusers, much less any opportunity to hear or explain.
swayedverbUS /sweɪd/
past form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading The foul place which held him prisoner lay in a damp, dark hole in the cellar, underneath the very building in which his son-in-law swayed the sceptre of his vast power; and though many of these gruesome cells, each holding its captive, they were so constructed, with huge walls and peephole grates, that no person could be seen or a voice heard from one to the other.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The foul place which held him prisoner lay in a damp, dark hole in the cellar, underneath the very building in which his son-in-law swayed the sceptre of his vast power; and though many of these gruesome cells, each holding its captive, they were so constructed, with huge walls and peephole grates, that no person could be seen or a voice heard from one to the other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MAIDO'S PENALTY As the time passed and no word came from his father Shibusawa began to realise the full force of his presentiments.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The foul place which held him prisoner lay in a damp, dark hole in the cellar, underneath the very building in which his son-in-law swayed the sceptre of his vast power; and though many of these gruesome cells, each holding its captive, they were so constructed, with huge walls and peephole grates, that no person could be seen or a voice heard from one to the other.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The foul place which held him prisoner lay in a damp, dark hole in the cellar, underneath the very building in which his son-in-law swayed the sceptre of his vast power; and though many of these gruesome cells, each holding its captive, they were so constructed, with huge walls and peephole grates, that no person could be seen or a voice heard from one to the other.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The foul place which held him prisoner lay in a damp, dark hole in the cellar, underneath the very building in which his son-in-law swayed the sceptre of his vast power; and though many of these gruesome cells, each holding its captive, they were so constructed, with huge walls and peephole grates, that no person could be seen or a voice heard from one to the other.
push forcefully
From this reading The aged daimyo had stood patiently the journey and borne up well under the charge until reaching the Tokyo dungeon, into which he was thrust without even a chance to meet his accusers, much less any opportunity to hear or explain.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading MAIDO'S PENALTY As the time passed and no word came from his father Shibusawa began to realise the full force of his presentiments.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MAIDO'S PENALTY As the time passed and no word came from his father Shibusawa began to realise the full force of his presentiments.
TokyonounUS /ˈtoʊkioʊ/
the capital and largest city of Japan; the economic and cultural center of Japan
From this reading The aged daimyo had stood patiently the journey and borne up well under the charge until reaching the Tokyo dungeon, into which he was thrust without even a chance to meet his accusers, much less any opportunity to hear or explain.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading He fully realised his responsibility, and undertook to acquit himself with due respect to the inevitable and a proper regard for truth.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The aged daimyo had stood patiently the journey and borne up well under the charge until reaching the Tokyo dungeon, into which he was thrust without even a chance to meet his accusers, much less any opportunity to hear or explain.
underneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading The foul place which held him prisoner lay in a damp, dark hole in the cellar, underneath the very building in which his son-in-law swayed the sceptre of his vast power; and though many of these gruesome cells, each holding its captive, they were so constructed, with huge walls and peephole grates, that no person could be seen or a voice heard from one to the other.
undertookverbUS /ˌʌndərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading He fully realised his responsibility, and undertook to acquit himself with due respect to the inevitable and a proper regard for truth.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The aged daimyo had stood patiently the journey and borne up well under the charge until reaching the Tokyo dungeon, into which he was thrust without even a chance to meet his accusers, much less any opportunity to hear or explain.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The aged daimyo had stood patiently the journey and borne up well under the charge until reaching the Tokyo dungeon, into which he was thrust without even a chance to meet his accusers, much less any opportunity to hear or explain.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The foul place which held him prisoner lay in a damp, dark hole in the cellar, underneath the very building in which his son-in-law swayed the sceptre of his vast power; and though many of these gruesome cells, each holding its captive, they were so constructed, with huge walls and peephole grates, that no person could be seen or a voice heard from one to the other.
precisely as stated
From this reading The foul place which held him prisoner lay in a damp, dark hole in the cellar, underneath the very building in which his son-in-law swayed the sceptre of his vast power; and though many of these gruesome cells, each holding its captive, they were so constructed, with huge walls and peephole grates, that no person could be seen or a voice heard from one to the other.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The foul place which held him prisoner lay in a damp, dark hole in the cellar, underneath the very building in which his son-in-law swayed the sceptre of his vast power; and though many of these gruesome cells, each holding its captive, they were so constructed, with huge walls and peephole grates, that no person could be seen or a voice heard from one to the other.
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 foul place which held him prisoner lay in a damp, dark hole in the cellar, underneath the very building in which his son-in-law swayed the sceptre of his vast power; and though many of these gruesome cells, each holding its captive, they were so constructed, with huge walls and peephole grates, that no person could be seen or a voice heard from one to the other.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The aged daimyo had stood patiently the journey and borne up well under the charge until reaching the Tokyo dungeon, into which he was thrust without even a chance to meet his accusers, much less any opportunity to hear or explain.
(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 The aged daimyo had stood patiently the journey and borne up well under the charge until reaching the Tokyo dungeon, into which he was thrust without even a chance to meet his accusers, much less any opportunity to hear or explain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The foul place which held him prisoner lay in a damp, dark hole in the cellar, underneath the very building in which his son-in-law swayed the sceptre of his vast power; and though many of these gruesome cells, each holding its captive, they were so constructed, with huge walls and peephole grates, that no person could be seen or a voice heard from one to the other.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The aged daimyo had stood patiently the journey and borne up well under the charge until reaching the Tokyo dungeon, into which he was thrust without even a chance to meet his accusers, much less any opportunity to hear or explain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He fully realised his responsibility, and undertook to acquit himself with due respect to the inevitable and a proper regard for truth.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The aged daimyo had stood patiently the journey and borne up well under the charge until reaching the Tokyo dungeon, into which he was thrust without even a chance to meet his accusers, much less any opportunity to hear or explain.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading MAIDO'S PENALTY As the time passed and no word came from his father Shibusawa began to realise the full force of his presentiments.
