used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Next morning, a wonderful and unusual movement reigned in the cloister.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Services were celebrated in the usual course; but after services all strangers were directed to leave the circuit of the cloister.
(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 Services were celebrated in the usual course; but after services all strangers were directed to leave the circuit of the cloister.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Next morning, a wonderful and unusual movement reigned in the cloister.
blacksmiths
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From this reading Directions were given for repairing places here and there; blacksmiths in the town received orders to make hooks and spears, scythes fixed on long handles, clubs and heavy sticks of wood filled with strong spikes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Services were celebrated in the usual course; but after services all strangers were directed to leave the circuit of the cloister.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Kordetski himself, in company with Zamoyski and Pan Pyotr, examined carefully the embrasures, and the escarpments supporting the walls from the inside and outside.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Services were celebrated in the usual course; but after services all strangers were directed to leave the circuit of the cloister.
circuitnounUS /ˈsɜːrkət/
an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
From this reading Services were celebrated in the usual course; but after services all strangers were directed to leave the circuit of the cloister.
cloisterverbUS /ˈklɔɪstər/
surround with a cloister, as of a garden
From this reading Next morning, a wonderful and unusual movement reigned in the cloister.
clubsnounUS /klʌbz/
plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Directions were given for repairing places here and there; blacksmiths in the town received orders to make hooks and spears, scythes fixed on long handles, clubs and heavy sticks of wood filled with strong spikes.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Kordetski himself, in company with Zamoyski and Pan Pyotr, examined carefully the embrasures, and the escarpments supporting the walls from the inside and outside.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Services were celebrated in the usual course; but after services all strangers were directed to leave the circuit of the cloister.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Services were celebrated in the usual course; but after services all strangers were directed to leave the circuit of the cloister.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Directions were given for repairing places here and there; blacksmiths in the town received orders to make hooks and spears, scythes fixed on long handles, clubs and heavy sticks of wood filled with strong spikes.
embrasures
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From this reading Kordetski himself, in company with Zamoyski and Pan Pyotr, examined carefully the embrasures, and the escarpments supporting the walls from the inside and outside.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The gate was open, and entrance was not refused to the pious.
escarpmentsnounUS /eˈskɑːrpmənts/
plural of “escarpment” — a long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion
From this reading Kordetski himself, in company with Zamoyski and Pan Pyotr, examined carefully the embrasures, and the escarpments supporting the walls from the inside and outside.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Kordetski himself, in company with Zamoyski and Pan Pyotr, examined carefully the embrasures, and the escarpments supporting the walls from the inside and outside.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Directions were given for repairing places here and there; blacksmiths in the town received orders to make hooks and spears, scythes fixed on long handles, clubs and heavy sticks of wood filled with strong spikes.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Directions were given for repairing places here and there; blacksmiths in the town received orders to make hooks and spears, scythes fixed on long handles, clubs and heavy sticks of wood filled with strong spikes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Directions were given for repairing places here and there; blacksmiths in the town received orders to make hooks and spears, scythes fixed on long handles, clubs and heavy sticks of wood filled with strong spikes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Kordetski himself, in company with Zamoyski and Pan Pyotr, examined carefully the embrasures, and the escarpments supporting the walls from the inside and outside.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading The gate was open, and entrance was not refused to the pious.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Directions were given for repairing places here and there; blacksmiths in the town received orders to make hooks and spears, scythes fixed on long handles, clubs and heavy sticks of wood filled with strong spikes.
handlesnounUS /ˈhændəlz/
plural of “handle” — the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
From this reading Directions were given for repairing places here and there; blacksmiths in the town received orders to make hooks and spears, scythes fixed on long handles, clubs and heavy sticks of wood filled with strong spikes.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Directions were given for repairing places here and there; blacksmiths in the town received orders to make hooks and spears, scythes fixed on long handles, clubs and heavy sticks of wood filled with strong spikes.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Directions were given for repairing places here and there; blacksmiths in the town received orders to make hooks and spears, scythes fixed on long handles, clubs and heavy sticks of wood filled with strong spikes.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Kordetski himself, in company with Zamoyski and Pan Pyotr, examined carefully the embrasures, and the escarpments supporting the walls from the inside and outside.
hooksnounUS /hʊks/
large strong hand (as of a fighter)
From this reading Directions were given for repairing places here and there; blacksmiths in the town received orders to make hooks and spears, scythes fixed on long handles, clubs and heavy sticks of wood filled with strong spikes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Next morning, a wonderful and unusual movement reigned in the cloister.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Kordetski himself, in company with Zamoyski and Pan Pyotr, examined carefully the embrasures, and the escarpments supporting the walls from the inside and outside.
Kordetski
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From this reading Kordetski himself, in company with Zamoyski and Pan Pyotr, examined carefully the embrasures, and the escarpments supporting the walls from the inside and outside.
go away from a place
From this reading Services were celebrated in the usual course; but after services all strangers were directed to leave the circuit of the cloister.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Directions were given for repairing places here and there; blacksmiths in the town received orders to make hooks and spears, scythes fixed on long handles, clubs and heavy sticks of wood filled with strong spikes.
engage in
From this reading Directions were given for repairing places here and there; blacksmiths in the town received orders to make hooks and spears, scythes fixed on long handles, clubs and heavy sticks of wood filled with strong spikes.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next morning, a wonderful and unusual movement reigned in the cloister.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Next morning, a wonderful and unusual movement reigned in the cloister.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next morning, a wonderful and unusual movement reigned in the cloister.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The gate was open, and entrance was not refused to the pious.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Services were celebrated in the usual course; but after services all strangers were directed to leave the circuit of the cloister.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Directions were given for repairing places here and there; blacksmiths in the town received orders to make hooks and spears, scythes fixed on long handles, clubs and heavy sticks of wood filled with strong spikes.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The gate was open, and entrance was not refused to the pious.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Directions were given for repairing places here and there; blacksmiths in the town received orders to make hooks and spears, scythes fixed on long handles, clubs and heavy sticks of wood filled with strong spikes.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Kordetski himself, in company with Zamoyski and Pan Pyotr, examined carefully the embrasures, and the escarpments supporting the walls from the inside and outside.
PanverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading Kordetski himself, in company with Zamoyski and Pan Pyotr, examined carefully the embrasures, and the escarpments supporting the walls from the inside and outside.
piousadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪəs/
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
From this reading The gate was open, and entrance was not refused to the pious.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Directions were given for repairing places here and there; blacksmiths in the town received orders to make hooks and spears, scythes fixed on long handles, clubs and heavy sticks of wood filled with strong spikes.
Pyotr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kordetski himself, in company with Zamoyski and Pan Pyotr, examined carefully the embrasures, and the escarpments supporting the walls from the inside and outside.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Directions were given for repairing places here and there; blacksmiths in the town received orders to make hooks and spears, scythes fixed on long handles, clubs and heavy sticks of wood filled with strong spikes.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading The gate was open, and entrance was not refused to the pious.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading Next morning, a wonderful and unusual movement reigned in the cloister.
repairingverbUS /rɪˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading Directions were given for repairing places here and there; blacksmiths in the town received orders to make hooks and spears, scythes fixed on long handles, clubs and heavy sticks of wood filled with strong spikes.
scythes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Directions were given for repairing places here and there; blacksmiths in the town received orders to make hooks and spears, scythes fixed on long handles, clubs and heavy sticks of wood filled with strong spikes.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Services were celebrated in the usual course; but after services all strangers were directed to leave the circuit of the cloister.
spearsnounUS /spɪrz/
plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading Directions were given for repairing places here and there; blacksmiths in the town received orders to make hooks and spears, scythes fixed on long handles, clubs and heavy sticks of wood filled with strong spikes.
spikesnounUS /spaɪks/
plural of “spike” — a transient variation in voltage or current
From this reading Directions were given for repairing places here and there; blacksmiths in the town received orders to make hooks and spears, scythes fixed on long handles, clubs and heavy sticks of wood filled with strong spikes.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading Directions were given for repairing places here and there; blacksmiths in the town received orders to make hooks and spears, scythes fixed on long handles, clubs and heavy sticks of wood filled with strong spikes.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Services were celebrated in the usual course; but after services all strangers were directed to leave the circuit of the cloister.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Directions were given for repairing places here and there; blacksmiths in the town received orders to make hooks and spears, scythes fixed on long handles, clubs and heavy sticks of wood filled with strong spikes.
supportingadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
furnishing support and encouragement
From this reading Kordetski himself, in company with Zamoyski and Pan Pyotr, examined carefully the embrasures, and the escarpments supporting the walls from the inside and outside.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Next morning, a wonderful and unusual movement reigned in the cloister.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Directions were given for repairing places here and there; blacksmiths in the town received orders to make hooks and spears, scythes fixed on long handles, clubs and heavy sticks of wood filled with strong spikes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The gate was open, and entrance was not refused to the pious.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Directions were given for repairing places here and there; blacksmiths in the town received orders to make hooks and spears, scythes fixed on long handles, clubs and heavy sticks of wood filled with strong spikes.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Next morning, a wonderful and unusual movement reigned in the cloister.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Services were celebrated in the usual course; but after services all strangers were directed to leave the circuit of the cloister.
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 Kordetski himself, in company with Zamoyski and Pan Pyotr, examined carefully the embrasures, and the escarpments supporting the walls from the inside and outside.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The gate was open, and entrance was not refused to the pious.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Services were celebrated in the usual course; but after services all strangers were directed to leave the circuit of the cloister.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Kordetski himself, in company with Zamoyski and Pan Pyotr, examined carefully the embrasures, and the escarpments supporting the walls from the inside and outside.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Next morning, a wonderful and unusual movement reigned in the cloister.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Directions were given for repairing places here and there; blacksmiths in the town received orders to make hooks and spears, scythes fixed on long handles, clubs and heavy sticks of wood filled with strong spikes.
Zamoyski
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kordetski himself, in company with Zamoyski and Pan Pyotr, examined carefully the embrasures, and the escarpments supporting the walls from the inside and outside.
