used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Don Tadeo and his friend Don Gregorio were introduced, after exchanging several passwords, into a subterraneous apartment, the entrance to which was perfectly concealed in the wall.
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading The place was admirably chosen for a meeting of conspirators.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Don Tadeo and his friend Don Gregorio were introduced, after exchanging several passwords, into a subterraneous apartment, the entrance to which was perfectly concealed in the wall.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The door closed immediately after them; the two men turned round sharply, but all signs of an opening had disappeared.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The door closed immediately after them; the two men turned round sharply, but all signs of an opening had disappeared.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Don Tadeo and his friend Don Gregorio were introduced, after exchanging several passwords, into a subterraneous apartment, the entrance to which was perfectly concealed in the wall.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Don Tadeo and his friend Don Gregorio were introduced, after exchanging several passwords, into a subterraneous apartment, the entrance to which was perfectly concealed in the wall.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Without taking further notice of this circumstance, which they no doubt had expected, they cast an inquiring glance around them, in order to obtain some knowledge of the locality.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The door closed immediately after them; the two men turned round sharply, but all signs of an opening had disappeared.
put or send forth
From this reading Without taking further notice of this circumstance, which they no doubt had expected, they cast an inquiring glance around them, in order to obtain some knowledge of the locality.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading The place was admirably chosen for a meeting of conspirators.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading Without taking further notice of this circumstance, which they no doubt had expected, they cast an inquiring glance around them, in order to obtain some knowledge of the locality.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The door closed immediately after them; the two men turned round sharply, but all signs of an opening had disappeared.
not accessible to view
From this reading Don Tadeo and his friend Don Gregorio were introduced, after exchanging several passwords, into a subterraneous apartment, the entrance to which was perfectly concealed in the wall.
conspiratorsnounUS /kənˈspɪrətərz/
plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy
From this reading The place was admirably chosen for a meeting of conspirators.
DARK-HEARTS
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From this reading THE JUSTICE OF THE DARK-HEARTS.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading The door closed immediately after them; the two men turned round sharply, but all signs of an opening had disappeared.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Don Tadeo and his friend Don Gregorio were introduced, after exchanging several passwords, into a subterraneous apartment, the entrance to which was perfectly concealed in the wall.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door closed immediately after them; the two men turned round sharply, but all signs of an opening had disappeared.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Without taking further notice of this circumstance, which they no doubt had expected, they cast an inquiring glance around them, in order to obtain some knowledge of the locality.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Don Tadeo and his friend Don Gregorio were introduced, after exchanging several passwords, into a subterraneous apartment, the entrance to which was perfectly concealed in the wall.
exchangingverbUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another
From this reading Don Tadeo and his friend Don Gregorio were introduced, after exchanging several passwords, into a subterraneous apartment, the entrance to which was perfectly concealed in the wall.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Without taking further notice of this circumstance, which they no doubt had expected, they cast an inquiring glance around them, in order to obtain some knowledge of the locality.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The place was admirably chosen for a meeting of conspirators.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Don Tadeo and his friend Don Gregorio were introduced, after exchanging several passwords, into a subterraneous apartment, the entrance to which was perfectly concealed in the wall.
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 Without taking further notice of this circumstance, which they no doubt had expected, they cast an inquiring glance around them, in order to obtain some knowledge of the locality.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Without taking further notice of this circumstance, which they no doubt had expected, they cast an inquiring glance around them, in order to obtain some knowledge of the locality.
Gregorio
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From this reading Don Tadeo and his friend Don Gregorio were introduced, after exchanging several passwords, into a subterraneous apartment, the entrance to which was perfectly concealed in the wall.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The door closed immediately after them; the two men turned round sharply, but all signs of an opening had disappeared.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Don Tadeo and his friend Don Gregorio were introduced, after exchanging several passwords, into a subterraneous apartment, the entrance to which was perfectly concealed in the wall.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The door closed immediately after them; the two men turned round sharply, but all signs of an opening had disappeared.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Don Tadeo and his friend Don Gregorio were introduced, after exchanging several passwords, into a subterraneous apartment, the entrance to which was perfectly concealed in the wall.
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading Without taking further notice of this circumstance, which they no doubt had expected, they cast an inquiring glance around them, in order to obtain some knowledge of the locality.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Don Tadeo and his friend Don Gregorio were introduced, after exchanging several passwords, into a subterraneous apartment, the entrance to which was perfectly concealed in the wall.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Don Tadeo and his friend Don Gregorio were introduced, after exchanging several passwords, into a subterraneous apartment, the entrance to which was perfectly concealed in the wall.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading THE JUSTICE OF THE DARK-HEARTS.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Without taking further notice of this circumstance, which they no doubt had expected, they cast an inquiring glance around them, in order to obtain some knowledge of the locality.
localitynounUS /loʊˈkæləti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Without taking further notice of this circumstance, which they no doubt had expected, they cast an inquiring glance around them, in order to obtain some knowledge of the locality.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The place was admirably chosen for a meeting of conspirators.
the force of workers available
From this reading The door closed immediately after them; the two men turned round sharply, but all signs of an opening had disappeared.
not any; not one
From this reading Without taking further notice of this circumstance, which they no doubt had expected, they cast an inquiring glance around them, in order to obtain some knowledge of the locality.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Without taking further notice of this circumstance, which they no doubt had expected, they cast an inquiring glance around them, in order to obtain some knowledge of the locality.
come into possession of
From this reading Without taking further notice of this circumstance, which they no doubt had expected, they cast an inquiring glance around them, in order to obtain some knowledge of the locality.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE JUSTICE OF THE DARK-HEARTS.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The door closed immediately after them; the two men turned round sharply, but all signs of an opening had disappeared.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Without taking further notice of this circumstance, which they no doubt had expected, they cast an inquiring glance around them, in order to obtain some knowledge of the locality.
passwordsnounUS /ˈpæswɜːrdz/
plural of “password” — a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group
From this reading Don Tadeo and his friend Don Gregorio were introduced, after exchanging several passwords, into a subterraneous apartment, the entrance to which was perfectly concealed in the wall.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Don Tadeo and his friend Don Gregorio were introduced, after exchanging several passwords, into a subterraneous apartment, the entrance to which was perfectly concealed in the wall.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The place was admirably chosen for a meeting of conspirators.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The door closed immediately after them; the two men turned round sharply, but all signs of an opening had disappeared.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Don Tadeo and his friend Don Gregorio were introduced, after exchanging several passwords, into a subterraneous apartment, the entrance to which was perfectly concealed in the wall.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading The door closed immediately after them; the two men turned round sharply, but all signs of an opening had disappeared.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The door closed immediately after them; the two men turned round sharply, but all signs of an opening had disappeared.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Without taking further notice of this circumstance, which they no doubt had expected, they cast an inquiring glance around them, in order to obtain some knowledge of the locality.
subterraneousadjective
being or operating under the surface of the earth
From this reading Don Tadeo and his friend Don Gregorio were introduced, after exchanging several passwords, into a subterraneous apartment, the entrance to which was perfectly concealed in the wall.
Tadeo
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From this reading Don Tadeo and his friend Don Gregorio were introduced, after exchanging several passwords, into a subterraneous apartment, the entrance to which was perfectly concealed in the wall.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Without taking further notice of this circumstance, which they no doubt had expected, they cast an inquiring glance around them, in order to obtain some knowledge of the locality.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE JUSTICE OF THE DARK-HEARTS.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The door closed immediately after them; the two men turned round sharply, but all signs of an opening had disappeared.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Without taking further notice of this circumstance, which they no doubt had expected, they cast an inquiring glance around them, in order to obtain some knowledge of the locality.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Without taking further notice of this circumstance, which they no doubt had expected, they cast an inquiring glance around them, in order to obtain some knowledge of the locality.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Don Tadeo and his friend Don Gregorio were introduced, after exchanging several passwords, into a subterraneous apartment, the entrance to which was perfectly concealed in the wall.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The door closed immediately after them; the two men turned round sharply, but all signs of an opening had disappeared.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The door closed immediately after them; the two men turned round sharply, but all signs of an opening had disappeared.
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 Don Tadeo and his friend Don Gregorio were introduced, after exchanging several passwords, into a subterraneous apartment, the entrance to which was perfectly concealed in the wall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Don Tadeo and his friend Don Gregorio were introduced, after exchanging several passwords, into a subterraneous apartment, the entrance to which was perfectly concealed in the wall.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Don Tadeo and his friend Don Gregorio were introduced, after exchanging several passwords, into a subterraneous apartment, the entrance to which was perfectly concealed in the wall.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Don Tadeo and his friend Don Gregorio were introduced, after exchanging several passwords, into a subterraneous apartment, the entrance to which was perfectly concealed in the wall.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without taking further notice of this circumstance, which they no doubt had expected, they cast an inquiring glance around them, in order to obtain some knowledge of the locality.
