Chapter XV

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

From this reading The Tower clock had just struck ten, and father John was reading a Latin manuscript by the light of a small lamp, when the door of his prison opened, and the glare of a large wax-light, preceding a lady, almost dazzled his eyes.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The torch-bearer, placing the torch in a convenient position against the wall, retired, leaving the monk and the lady alone.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The Tower clock had just struck ten, and father John was reading a Latin manuscript by the light of a small lamp, when the door of his prison opened, and the glare of a large wax-light, preceding a lady, almost dazzled his eyes.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The torch-bearer, placing the torch in a convenient position against the wall, retired, leaving the monk and the lady alone.

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

From this reading They sat an instant silent; and as the baroness bent her eyes upon the father, she saw, in the deep marks on the forehead, and in the changed hue of his circling hair, that he had paid the price of strong excitement; but yet she almost marvelled if the placid countenance she now gazed upon could belong to one who had dared and done so much.

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

From this reading The Tower clock had just struck ten, and father John was reading a Latin manuscript by the light of a small lamp, when the door of his prison opened, and the glare of a large wax-light, preceding a lady, almost dazzled his eyes.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading There was but one seat in the dungeon, so John Ball arose, and presenting his stool to his visitor, seated himself on the bundle of straw which composed his bed.

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

From this reading They sat an instant silent; and as the baroness bent her eyes upon the father, she saw, in the deep marks on the forehead, and in the changed hue of his circling hair, that he had paid the price of strong excitement; but yet she almost marvelled if the placid countenance she now gazed upon could belong to one who had dared and done so much.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Isabella de Boteler placed the stool so that her own face might be in the shade, at the same time that the light played full upon that of the monk.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading There was but one seat in the dungeon, so John Ball arose, and presenting his stool to his visitor, seated himself on the bundle of straw which composed his bed.

a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron

From this reading They sat an instant silent; and as the baroness bent her eyes upon the father, she saw, in the deep marks on the forehead, and in the changed hue of his circling hair, that he had paid the price of strong excitement; but yet she almost marvelled if the placid countenance she now gazed upon could belong to one who had dared and done so much.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Isabella de Boteler placed the stool so that her own face might be in the shade, at the same time that the light played full upon that of the monk.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading There was but one seat in the dungeon, so John Ball arose, and presenting his stool to his visitor, seated himself on the bundle of straw which composed his bed.

be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading They sat an instant silent; and as the baroness bent her eyes upon the father, she saw, in the deep marks on the forehead, and in the changed hue of his circling hair, that he had paid the price of strong excitement; but yet she almost marvelled if the placid countenance she now gazed upon could belong to one who had dared and done so much.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading They sat an instant silent; and as the baroness bent her eyes upon the father, she saw, in the deep marks on the forehead, and in the changed hue of his circling hair, that he had paid the price of strong excitement; but yet she almost marvelled if the placid countenance she now gazed upon could belong to one who had dared and done so much.

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From this reading Isabella de Boteler placed the stool so that her own face might be in the shade, at the same time that the light played full upon that of the monk.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading There was but one seat in the dungeon, so John Ball arose, and presenting his stool to his visitor, seated himself on the bundle of straw which composed his bed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There was but one seat in the dungeon, so John Ball arose, and presenting his stool to his visitor, seated himself on the bundle of straw which composed his bed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Tower clock had just struck ten, and father John was reading a Latin manuscript by the light of a small lamp, when the door of his prison opened, and the glare of a large wax-light, preceding a lady, almost dazzled his eyes.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading They sat an instant silent; and as the baroness bent her eyes upon the father, she saw, in the deep marks on the forehead, and in the changed hue of his circling hair, that he had paid the price of strong excitement; but yet she almost marvelled if the placid countenance she now gazed upon could belong to one who had dared and done so much.

-ing form of “circle” — travel around something

From this reading They sat an instant silent; and as the baroness bent her eyes upon the father, she saw, in the deep marks on the forehead, and in the changed hue of his circling hair, that he had paid the price of strong excitement; but yet she almost marvelled if the placid countenance she now gazed upon could belong to one who had dared and done so much.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading The Tower clock had just struck ten, and father John was reading a Latin manuscript by the light of a small lamp, when the door of his prison opened, and the glare of a large wax-light, preceding a lady, almost dazzled his eyes.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading There was but one seat in the dungeon, so John Ball arose, and presenting his stool to his visitor, seated himself on the bundle of straw which composed his bed.

suited to your comfort or purpose or needs

From this reading The torch-bearer, placing the torch in a convenient position against the wall, retired, leaving the monk and the lady alone.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading They sat an instant silent; and as the baroness bent her eyes upon the father, she saw, in the deep marks on the forehead, and in the changed hue of his circling hair, that he had paid the price of strong excitement; but yet she almost marvelled if the placid countenance she now gazed upon could belong to one who had dared and done so much.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading They sat an instant silent; and as the baroness bent her eyes upon the father, she saw, in the deep marks on the forehead, and in the changed hue of his circling hair, that he had paid the price of strong excitement; but yet she almost marvelled if the placid countenance she now gazed upon could belong to one who had dared and done so much.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading They sat an instant silent; and as the baroness bent her eyes upon the father, she saw, in the deep marks on the forehead, and in the changed hue of his circling hair, that he had paid the price of strong excitement; but yet she almost marvelled if the placid countenance she now gazed upon could belong to one who had dared and done so much.

having vision overcome temporarily by or as if by intense light

From this reading The Tower clock had just struck ten, and father John was reading a Latin manuscript by the light of a small lamp, when the door of his prison opened, and the glare of a large wax-light, preceding a lady, almost dazzled his eyes.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Isabella de Boteler placed the stool so that her own face might be in the shade, at the same time that the light played full upon that of the monk.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading They sat an instant silent; and as the baroness bent her eyes upon the father, she saw, in the deep marks on the forehead, and in the changed hue of his circling hair, that he had paid the price of strong excitement; but yet she almost marvelled if the placid countenance she now gazed upon could belong to one who had dared and done so much.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading They sat an instant silent; and as the baroness bent her eyes upon the father, she saw, in the deep marks on the forehead, and in the changed hue of his circling hair, that he had paid the price of strong excitement; but yet she almost marvelled if the placid countenance she now gazed upon could belong to one who had dared and done so much.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The Tower clock had just struck ten, and father John was reading a Latin manuscript by the light of a small lamp, when the door of his prison opened, and the glare of a large wax-light, preceding a lady, almost dazzled his eyes.

the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress

From this reading There was but one seat in the dungeon, so John Ball arose, and presenting his stool to his visitor, seated himself on the bundle of straw which composed his bed.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading They sat an instant silent; and as the baroness bent her eyes upon the father, she saw, in the deep marks on the forehead, and in the changed hue of his circling hair, that he had paid the price of strong excitement; but yet she almost marvelled if the placid countenance she now gazed upon could belong to one who had dared and done so much.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The Tower clock had just struck ten, and father John was reading a Latin manuscript by the light of a small lamp, when the door of his prison opened, and the glare of a large wax-light, preceding a lady, almost dazzled his eyes.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Isabella de Boteler placed the stool so that her own face might be in the shade, at the same time that the light played full upon that of the monk.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The Tower clock had just struck ten, and father John was reading a Latin manuscript by the light of a small lamp, when the door of his prison opened, and the glare of a large wax-light, preceding a lady, almost dazzled his eyes.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading They sat an instant silent; and as the baroness bent her eyes upon the father, she saw, in the deep marks on the forehead, and in the changed hue of his circling hair, that he had paid the price of strong excitement; but yet she almost marvelled if the placid countenance she now gazed upon could belong to one who had dared and done so much.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Isabella de Boteler placed the stool so that her own face might be in the shade, at the same time that the light played full upon that of the monk.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading They sat an instant silent; and as the baroness bent her eyes upon the father, she saw, in the deep marks on the forehead, and in the changed hue of his circling hair, that he had paid the price of strong excitement; but yet she almost marvelled if the placid countenance she now gazed upon could belong to one who had dared and done so much.

a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

From this reading The Tower clock had just struck ten, and father John was reading a Latin manuscript by the light of a small lamp, when the door of his prison opened, and the glare of a large wax-light, preceding a lady, almost dazzled his eyes.

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

From this reading The Tower clock had just struck ten, and father John was reading a Latin manuscript by the light of a small lamp, when the door of his prison opened, and the glare of a large wax-light, preceding a lady, almost dazzled his eyes.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading They sat an instant silent; and as the baroness bent her eyes upon the father, she saw, in the deep marks on the forehead, and in the changed hue of his circling hair, that he had paid the price of strong excitement; but yet she almost marvelled if the placid countenance she now gazed upon could belong to one who had dared and done so much.

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

From this reading They sat an instant silent; and as the baroness bent her eyes upon the father, she saw, in the deep marks on the forehead, and in the changed hue of his circling hair, that he had paid the price of strong excitement; but yet she almost marvelled if the placid countenance she now gazed upon could belong to one who had dared and done so much.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Isabella de Boteler placed the stool so that her own face might be in the shade, at the same time that the light played full upon that of the monk.

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

From this reading There was but one seat in the dungeon, so John Ball arose, and presenting his stool to his visitor, seated himself on the bundle of straw which composed his bed.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The Tower clock had just struck ten, and father John was reading a Latin manuscript by the light of a small lamp, when the door of his prison opened, and the glare of a large wax-light, preceding a lady, almost dazzled his eyes.

the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading They sat an instant silent; and as the baroness bent her eyes upon the father, she saw, in the deep marks on the forehead, and in the changed hue of his circling hair, that he had paid the price of strong excitement; but yet she almost marvelled if the placid countenance she now gazed upon could belong to one who had dared and done so much.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading They sat an instant silent; and as the baroness bent her eyes upon the father, she saw, in the deep marks on the forehead, and in the changed hue of his circling hair, that he had paid the price of strong excitement; but yet she almost marvelled if the placid countenance she now gazed upon could belong to one who had dared and done so much.

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

From this reading The torch-bearer, placing the torch in a convenient position against the wall, retired, leaving the monk and the lady alone.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading They sat an instant silent; and as the baroness bent her eyes upon the father, she saw, in the deep marks on the forehead, and in the changed hue of his circling hair, that he had paid the price of strong excitement; but yet she almost marvelled if the placid countenance she now gazed upon could belong to one who had dared and done so much.

the queen of Castile whose marriage to Ferdinand of Aragon in 1469 marked the beginning of the modern state of Spain; they instituted the Spanish Inquisition in 1478 and sponsored the voyages of Christopher Columbus in 1492 (1451-1504)

From this reading Isabella de Boteler placed the stool so that her own face might be in the shade, at the same time that the light played full upon that of the monk.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading The Tower clock had just struck ten, and father John was reading a Latin manuscript by the light of a small lamp, when the door of his prison opened, and the glare of a large wax-light, preceding a lady, almost dazzled his eyes.

and nothing more

From this reading The Tower clock had just struck ten, and father John was reading a Latin manuscript by the light of a small lamp, when the door of his prison opened, and the glare of a large wax-light, preceding a lady, almost dazzled his eyes.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The Tower clock had just struck ten, and father John was reading a Latin manuscript by the light of a small lamp, when the door of his prison opened, and the glare of a large wax-light, preceding a lady, almost dazzled his eyes.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading The Tower clock had just struck ten, and father John was reading a Latin manuscript by the light of a small lamp, when the door of his prison opened, and the glare of a large wax-light, preceding a lady, almost dazzled his eyes.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The Tower clock had just struck ten, and father John was reading a Latin manuscript by the light of a small lamp, when the door of his prison opened, and the glare of a large wax-light, preceding a lady, almost dazzled his eyes.

of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

From this reading The Tower clock had just struck ten, and father John was reading a Latin manuscript by the light of a small lamp, when the door of his prison opened, and the glare of a large wax-light, preceding a lady, almost dazzled his eyes.

the act of departing

From this reading The torch-bearer, placing the torch in a convenient position against the wall, retired, leaving the monk and the lady alone.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The Tower clock had just struck ten, and father John was reading a Latin manuscript by the light of a small lamp, when the door of his prison opened, and the glare of a large wax-light, preceding a lady, almost dazzled his eyes.

A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.

From this reading The Tower clock had just struck ten, and father John was reading a Latin manuscript by the light of a small lamp, when the door of his prison opened, and the glare of a large wax-light, preceding a lady, almost dazzled his eyes.

English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading They sat an instant silent; and as the baroness bent her eyes upon the father, she saw, in the deep marks on the forehead, and in the changed hue of his circling hair, that he had paid the price of strong excitement; but yet she almost marvelled if the placid countenance she now gazed upon could belong to one who had dared and done so much.

inflected form of “marvel” — be amazed at

From this reading They sat an instant silent; and as the baroness bent her eyes upon the father, she saw, in the deep marks on the forehead, and in the changed hue of his circling hair, that he had paid the price of strong excitement; but yet she almost marvelled if the placid countenance she now gazed upon could belong to one who had dared and done so much.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Isabella de Boteler placed the stool so that her own face might be in the shade, at the same time that the light played full upon that of the monk.

a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work

From this reading The torch-bearer, placing the torch in a convenient position against the wall, retired, leaving the monk and the lady alone.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading They sat an instant silent; and as the baroness bent her eyes upon the father, she saw, in the deep marks on the forehead, and in the changed hue of his circling hair, that he had paid the price of strong excitement; but yet she almost marvelled if the placid countenance she now gazed upon could belong to one who had dared and done so much.

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

From this reading They sat an instant silent; and as the baroness bent her eyes upon the father, she saw, in the deep marks on the forehead, and in the changed hue of his circling hair, that he had paid the price of strong excitement; but yet she almost marvelled if the placid countenance she now gazed upon could belong to one who had dared and done so much.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Tower clock had just struck ten, and father John was reading a Latin manuscript by the light of a small lamp, when the door of his prison opened, and the glare of a large wax-light, preceding a lady, almost dazzled his eyes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There was but one seat in the dungeon, so John Ball arose, and presenting his stool to his visitor, seated himself on the bundle of straw which composed his bed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was but one seat in the dungeon, so John Ball arose, and presenting his stool to his visitor, seated himself on the bundle of straw which composed his bed.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The Tower clock had just struck ten, and father John was reading a Latin manuscript by the light of a small lamp, when the door of his prison opened, and the glare of a large wax-light, preceding a lady, almost dazzled his eyes.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Isabella de Boteler placed the stool so that her own face might be in the shade, at the same time that the light played full upon that of the monk.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading They sat an instant silent; and as the baroness bent her eyes upon the father, she saw, in the deep marks on the forehead, and in the changed hue of his circling hair, that he had paid the price of strong excitement; but yet she almost marvelled if the placid countenance she now gazed upon could belong to one who had dared and done so much.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Isabella de Boteler placed the stool so that her own face might be in the shade, at the same time that the light played full upon that of the monk.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading They sat an instant silent; and as the baroness bent her eyes upon the father, she saw, in the deep marks on the forehead, and in the changed hue of his circling hair, that he had paid the price of strong excitement; but yet she almost marvelled if the placid countenance she now gazed upon could belong to one who had dared and done so much.

-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The torch-bearer, placing the torch in a convenient position against the wall, retired, leaving the monk and the lady alone.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading Isabella de Boteler placed the stool so that her own face might be in the shade, at the same time that the light played full upon that of the monk.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The torch-bearer, placing the torch in a convenient position against the wall, retired, leaving the monk and the lady alone.

existing or coming before

From this reading The Tower clock had just struck ten, and father John was reading a Latin manuscript by the light of a small lamp, when the door of his prison opened, and the glare of a large wax-light, preceding a lady, almost dazzled his eyes.

-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading There was but one seat in the dungeon, so John Ball arose, and presenting his stool to his visitor, seated himself on the bundle of straw which composed his bed.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading They sat an instant silent; and as the baroness bent her eyes upon the father, she saw, in the deep marks on the forehead, and in the changed hue of his circling hair, that he had paid the price of strong excitement; but yet she almost marvelled if the placid countenance she now gazed upon could belong to one who had dared and done so much.

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

From this reading The Tower clock had just struck ten, and father John was reading a Latin manuscript by the light of a small lamp, when the door of his prison opened, and the glare of a large wax-light, preceding a lady, almost dazzled his eyes.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading The Tower clock had just struck ten, and father John was reading a Latin manuscript by the light of a small lamp, when the door of his prison opened, and the glare of a large wax-light, preceding a lady, almost dazzled his eyes.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading The torch-bearer, placing the torch in a convenient position against the wall, retired, leaving the monk and the lady alone.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Isabella de Boteler placed the stool so that her own face might be in the shade, at the same time that the light played full upon that of the monk.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading They sat an instant silent; and as the baroness bent her eyes upon the father, she saw, in the deep marks on the forehead, and in the changed hue of his circling hair, that he had paid the price of strong excitement; but yet she almost marvelled if the placid countenance she now gazed upon could belong to one who had dared and done so much.

cut with a saw

From this reading They sat an instant silent; and as the baroness bent her eyes upon the father, she saw, in the deep marks on the forehead, and in the changed hue of his circling hair, that he had paid the price of strong excitement; but yet she almost marvelled if the placid countenance she now gazed upon could belong to one who had dared and done so much.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading There was but one seat in the dungeon, so John Ball arose, and presenting his stool to his visitor, seated himself on the bundle of straw which composed his bed.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading There was but one seat in the dungeon, so John Ball arose, and presenting his stool to his visitor, seated himself on the bundle of straw which composed his bed.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading Isabella de Boteler placed the stool so that her own face might be in the shade, at the same time that the light played full upon that of the monk.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They sat an instant silent; and as the baroness bent her eyes upon the father, she saw, in the deep marks on the forehead, and in the changed hue of his circling hair, that he had paid the price of strong excitement; but yet she almost marvelled if the placid countenance she now gazed upon could belong to one who had dared and done so much.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading They sat an instant silent; and as the baroness bent her eyes upon the father, she saw, in the deep marks on the forehead, and in the changed hue of his circling hair, that he had paid the price of strong excitement; but yet she almost marvelled if the placid countenance she now gazed upon could belong to one who had dared and done so much.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The Tower clock had just struck ten, and father John was reading a Latin manuscript by the light of a small lamp, when the door of his prison opened, and the glare of a large wax-light, preceding a lady, almost dazzled his eyes.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There was but one seat in the dungeon, so John Ball arose, and presenting his stool to his visitor, seated himself on the bundle of straw which composed his bed.

a simple seat without a back or arms

From this reading There was but one seat in the dungeon, so John Ball arose, and presenting his stool to his visitor, seated himself on the bundle of straw which composed his bed.

plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

From this reading There was but one seat in the dungeon, so John Ball arose, and presenting his stool to his visitor, seated himself on the bundle of straw which composed his bed.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading They sat an instant silent; and as the baroness bent her eyes upon the father, she saw, in the deep marks on the forehead, and in the changed hue of his circling hair, that he had paid the price of strong excitement; but yet she almost marvelled if the placid countenance she now gazed upon could belong to one who had dared and done so much.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading The Tower clock had just struck ten, and father John was reading a Latin manuscript by the light of a small lamp, when the door of his prison opened, and the glare of a large wax-light, preceding a lady, almost dazzled his eyes.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading The Tower clock had just struck ten, and father John was reading a Latin manuscript by the light of a small lamp, when the door of his prison opened, and the glare of a large wax-light, preceding a lady, almost dazzled his eyes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Isabella de Boteler placed the stool so that her own face might be in the shade, at the same time that the light played full upon that of the monk.

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

From this reading The Tower clock had just struck ten, and father John was reading a Latin manuscript by the light of a small lamp, when the door of his prison opened, and the glare of a large wax-light, preceding a lady, almost dazzled his eyes.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was but one seat in the dungeon, so John Ball arose, and presenting his stool to his visitor, seated himself on the bundle of straw which composed his bed.

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

From this reading They sat an instant silent; and as the baroness bent her eyes upon the father, she saw, in the deep marks on the forehead, and in the changed hue of his circling hair, that he had paid the price of strong excitement; but yet she almost marvelled if the placid countenance she now gazed upon could belong to one who had dared and done so much.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Isabella de Boteler placed the stool so that her own face might be in the shade, at the same time that the light played full upon that of the monk.

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

From this reading There was but one seat in the dungeon, so John Ball arose, and presenting his stool to his visitor, seated himself on the bundle of straw which composed his bed.

a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance

From this reading The torch-bearer, placing the torch in a convenient position against the wall, retired, leaving the monk and the lady alone.

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From this reading The torch-bearer, placing the torch in a convenient position against the wall, retired, leaving the monk and the lady alone.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading The Tower clock had just struck ten, and father John was reading a Latin manuscript by the light of a small lamp, when the door of his prison opened, and the glare of a large wax-light, preceding a lady, almost dazzled his eyes.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Isabella de Boteler placed the stool so that her own face might be in the shade, at the same time that the light played full upon that of the monk.

someone who visits

From this reading There was but one seat in the dungeon, so John Ball arose, and presenting his stool to his visitor, seated himself on the bundle of straw which composed his bed.

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 torch-bearer, placing the torch in a convenient position against the wall, retired, leaving the monk and the lady alone.

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

From this reading The Tower clock had just struck ten, and father John was reading a Latin manuscript by the light of a small lamp, when the door of his prison opened, and the glare of a large wax-light, preceding a lady, almost dazzled his eyes.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Tower clock had just struck ten, and father John was reading a Latin manuscript by the light of a small lamp, when the door of his prison opened, and the glare of a large wax-light, preceding a lady, almost dazzled his eyes.

at the time that

From this reading The Tower clock had just struck ten, and father John was reading a Latin manuscript by the light of a small lamp, when the door of his prison opened, and the glare of a large wax-light, preceding a lady, almost dazzled his eyes.

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

From this reading There was but one seat in the dungeon, so John Ball arose, and presenting his stool to his visitor, seated himself on the bundle of straw which composed his bed.

which person or people

From this reading They sat an instant silent; and as the baroness bent her eyes upon the father, she saw, in the deep marks on the forehead, and in the changed hue of his circling hair, that he had paid the price of strong excitement; but yet she almost marvelled if the placid countenance she now gazed upon could belong to one who had dared and done so much.

but in spite of that

From this reading They sat an instant silent; and as the baroness bent her eyes upon the father, she saw, in the deep marks on the forehead, and in the changed hue of his circling hair, that he had paid the price of strong excitement; but yet she almost marvelled if the placid countenance she now gazed upon could belong to one who had dared and done so much.