Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading London's lasting shame; With many a foul and midnight murder fed!

(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 dark and low arch, which seemed, like the entrance to Dante's Hell, to forbid hope of regress--the muttered sounds of the warders, and petty formalities observed in opening and shutting the grated wicket--the cold and constrained salutation of the Lieutenant of the fortress, who showed his prisoner that distant and measured respect which authority pays as a tax to decorum, all struck upon Nigel's heart, impressing on him the cruel consciousness of captivity.

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

From this reading London's lasting shame; With many a foul and midnight murder fed!

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Bandello, long before him, has said something like it; and the same sentiment must, in some shape or other, have frequently occurred to those, who, remembering the fate of other captives in that memorable state-prison, may have had but too much reason to anticipate their own.

a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening

From this reading The dark and low arch, which seemed, like the entrance to Dante's Hell, to forbid hope of regress--the muttered sounds of the warders, and petty formalities observed in opening and shutting the grated wicket--the cold and constrained salutation of the Lieutenant of the fortress, who showed his prisoner that distant and measured respect which authority pays as a tax to decorum, all struck upon Nigel's heart, impressing on him the cruel consciousness of captivity.

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

From this reading The dark and low arch, which seemed, like the entrance to Dante's Hell, to forbid hope of regress--the muttered sounds of the warders, and petty formalities observed in opening and shutting the grated wicket--the cold and constrained salutation of the Lieutenant of the fortress, who showed his prisoner that distant and measured respect which authority pays as a tax to decorum, all struck upon Nigel's heart, impressing on him the cruel consciousness of captivity.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading The dark and low arch, which seemed, like the entrance to Dante's Hell, to forbid hope of regress--the muttered sounds of the warders, and petty formalities observed in opening and shutting the grated wicket--the cold and constrained salutation of the Lieutenant of the fortress, who showed his prisoner that distant and measured respect which authority pays as a tax to decorum, all struck upon Nigel's heart, impressing on him the cruel consciousness of captivity.

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From this reading Bandello, long before him, has said something like it; and the same sentiment must, in some shape or other, have frequently occurred to those, who, remembering the fate of other captives in that memorable state-prison, may have had but too much reason to anticipate their own.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Bandello, long before him, has said something like it; and the same sentiment must, in some shape or other, have frequently occurred to those, who, remembering the fate of other captives in that memorable state-prison, may have had but too much reason to anticipate their own.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Bandello, long before him, has said something like it; and the same sentiment must, in some shape or other, have frequently occurred to those, who, remembering the fate of other captives in that memorable state-prison, may have had but too much reason to anticipate their own.

plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Bandello, long before him, has said something like it; and the same sentiment must, in some shape or other, have frequently occurred to those, who, remembering the fate of other captives in that memorable state-prison, may have had but too much reason to anticipate their own.

the state of being imprisoned

From this reading The dark and low arch, which seemed, like the entrance to Dante's Hell, to forbid hope of regress--the muttered sounds of the warders, and petty formalities observed in opening and shutting the grated wicket--the cold and constrained salutation of the Lieutenant of the fortress, who showed his prisoner that distant and measured respect which authority pays as a tax to decorum, all struck upon Nigel's heart, impressing on him the cruel consciousness of captivity.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading The dark and low arch, which seemed, like the entrance to Dante's Hell, to forbid hope of regress--the muttered sounds of the warders, and petty formalities observed in opening and shutting the grated wicket--the cold and constrained salutation of the Lieutenant of the fortress, who showed his prisoner that distant and measured respect which authority pays as a tax to decorum, all struck upon Nigel's heart, impressing on him the cruel consciousness of captivity.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading The dark and low arch, which seemed, like the entrance to Dante's Hell, to forbid hope of regress--the muttered sounds of the warders, and petty formalities observed in opening and shutting the grated wicket--the cold and constrained salutation of the Lieutenant of the fortress, who showed his prisoner that distant and measured respect which authority pays as a tax to decorum, all struck upon Nigel's heart, impressing on him the cruel consciousness of captivity.

lacking spontaneity; not natural

From this reading The dark and low arch, which seemed, like the entrance to Dante's Hell, to forbid hope of regress--the muttered sounds of the warders, and petty formalities observed in opening and shutting the grated wicket--the cold and constrained salutation of the Lieutenant of the fortress, who showed his prisoner that distant and measured respect which authority pays as a tax to decorum, all struck upon Nigel's heart, impressing on him the cruel consciousness of captivity.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading The dark and low arch, which seemed, like the entrance to Dante's Hell, to forbid hope of regress--the muttered sounds of the warders, and petty formalities observed in opening and shutting the grated wicket--the cold and constrained salutation of the Lieutenant of the fortress, who showed his prisoner that distant and measured respect which authority pays as a tax to decorum, all struck upon Nigel's heart, impressing on him the cruel consciousness of captivity.

possessive form of “dante” — an Italian poet famous for writing the Divine Comedy that describes a journey through Hell and purgatory and paradise guided by Virgil and his idealized Beatrice (1265-1321)

From this reading The dark and low arch, which seemed, like the entrance to Dante's Hell, to forbid hope of regress--the muttered sounds of the warders, and petty formalities observed in opening and shutting the grated wicket--the cold and constrained salutation of the Lieutenant of the fortress, who showed his prisoner that distant and measured respect which authority pays as a tax to decorum, all struck upon Nigel's heart, impressing on him the cruel consciousness of captivity.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The dark and low arch, which seemed, like the entrance to Dante's Hell, to forbid hope of regress--the muttered sounds of the warders, and petty formalities observed in opening and shutting the grated wicket--the cold and constrained salutation of the Lieutenant of the fortress, who showed his prisoner that distant and measured respect which authority pays as a tax to decorum, all struck upon Nigel's heart, impressing on him the cruel consciousness of captivity.

propriety in manners and conduct

From this reading The dark and low arch, which seemed, like the entrance to Dante's Hell, to forbid hope of regress--the muttered sounds of the warders, and petty formalities observed in opening and shutting the grated wicket--the cold and constrained salutation of the Lieutenant of the fortress, who showed his prisoner that distant and measured respect which authority pays as a tax to decorum, all struck upon Nigel's heart, impressing on him the cruel consciousness of captivity.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading The dark and low arch, which seemed, like the entrance to Dante's Hell, to forbid hope of regress--the muttered sounds of the warders, and petty formalities observed in opening and shutting the grated wicket--the cold and constrained salutation of the Lieutenant of the fortress, who showed his prisoner that distant and measured respect which authority pays as a tax to decorum, all struck upon Nigel's heart, impressing on him the cruel consciousness of captivity.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading The dark and low arch, which seemed, like the entrance to Dante's Hell, to forbid hope of regress--the muttered sounds of the warders, and petty formalities observed in opening and shutting the grated wicket--the cold and constrained salutation of the Lieutenant of the fortress, who showed his prisoner that distant and measured respect which authority pays as a tax to decorum, all struck upon Nigel's heart, impressing on him the cruel consciousness of captivity.

an abrupt excited utterance

From this reading _Gray._ Such is the exclamation of Gray.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Bandello, long before him, has said something like it; and the same sentiment must, in some shape or other, have frequently occurred to those, who, remembering the fate of other captives in that memorable state-prison, may have had but too much reason to anticipate their own.

any federal law-enforcement officer

From this reading London's lasting shame; With many a foul and midnight murder fed!

command against

From this reading The dark and low arch, which seemed, like the entrance to Dante's Hell, to forbid hope of regress--the muttered sounds of the warders, and petty formalities observed in opening and shutting the grated wicket--the cold and constrained salutation of the Lieutenant of the fortress, who showed his prisoner that distant and measured respect which authority pays as a tax to decorum, all struck upon Nigel's heart, impressing on him the cruel consciousness of captivity.

a requirement of etiquette or custom

From this reading The dark and low arch, which seemed, like the entrance to Dante's Hell, to forbid hope of regress--the muttered sounds of the warders, and petty formalities observed in opening and shutting the grated wicket--the cold and constrained salutation of the Lieutenant of the fortress, who showed his prisoner that distant and measured respect which authority pays as a tax to decorum, all struck upon Nigel's heart, impressing on him the cruel consciousness of captivity.

a fortified defensive structure

From this reading The dark and low arch, which seemed, like the entrance to Dante's Hell, to forbid hope of regress--the muttered sounds of the warders, and petty formalities observed in opening and shutting the grated wicket--the cold and constrained salutation of the Lieutenant of the fortress, who showed his prisoner that distant and measured respect which authority pays as a tax to decorum, all struck upon Nigel's heart, impressing on him the cruel consciousness of captivity.

highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

From this reading London's lasting shame; With many a foul and midnight murder fed!

many times at short intervals

From this reading Bandello, long before him, has said something like it; and the same sentiment must, in some shape or other, have frequently occurred to those, who, remembering the fate of other captives in that memorable state-prison, may have had but too much reason to anticipate their own.

past form of “grate” — furnish with a grate

From this reading The dark and low arch, which seemed, like the entrance to Dante's Hell, to forbid hope of regress--the muttered sounds of the warders, and petty formalities observed in opening and shutting the grated wicket--the cold and constrained salutation of the Lieutenant of the fortress, who showed his prisoner that distant and measured respect which authority pays as a tax to decorum, all struck upon Nigel's heart, impressing on him the cruel consciousness of captivity.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading _Gray._ Such is the exclamation of Gray.

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

From this reading Bandello, long before him, has said something like it; and the same sentiment must, in some shape or other, have frequently occurred to those, who, remembering the fate of other captives in that memorable state-prison, may have had but too much reason to anticipate their own.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Bandello, long before him, has said something like it; and the same sentiment must, in some shape or other, have frequently occurred to those, who, remembering the fate of other captives in that memorable state-prison, may have had but too much reason to anticipate their own.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Bandello, long before him, has said something like it; and the same sentiment must, in some shape or other, have frequently occurred to those, who, remembering the fate of other captives in that memorable state-prison, may have had but too much reason to anticipate their own.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The dark and low arch, which seemed, like the entrance to Dante's Hell, to forbid hope of regress--the muttered sounds of the warders, and petty formalities observed in opening and shutting the grated wicket--the cold and constrained salutation of the Lieutenant of the fortress, who showed his prisoner that distant and measured respect which authority pays as a tax to decorum, all struck upon Nigel's heart, impressing on him the cruel consciousness of captivity.

any place of pain and turmoil

From this reading The dark and low arch, which seemed, like the entrance to Dante's Hell, to forbid hope of regress--the muttered sounds of the warders, and petty formalities observed in opening and shutting the grated wicket--the cold and constrained salutation of the Lieutenant of the fortress, who showed his prisoner that distant and measured respect which authority pays as a tax to decorum, all struck upon Nigel's heart, impressing on him the cruel consciousness of captivity.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Bandello, long before him, has said something like it; and the same sentiment must, in some shape or other, have frequently occurred to those, who, remembering the fate of other captives in that memorable state-prison, may have had but too much reason to anticipate their own.

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

From this reading The dark and low arch, which seemed, like the entrance to Dante's Hell, to forbid hope of regress--the muttered sounds of the warders, and petty formalities observed in opening and shutting the grated wicket--the cold and constrained salutation of the Lieutenant of the fortress, who showed his prisoner that distant and measured respect which authority pays as a tax to decorum, all struck upon Nigel's heart, impressing on him the cruel consciousness of captivity.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading The dark and low arch, which seemed, like the entrance to Dante's Hell, to forbid hope of regress--the muttered sounds of the warders, and petty formalities observed in opening and shutting the grated wicket--the cold and constrained salutation of the Lieutenant of the fortress, who showed his prisoner that distant and measured respect which authority pays as a tax to decorum, all struck upon Nigel's heart, impressing on him the cruel consciousness of captivity.

-ing form of “impress” — have an emotional or cognitive impact upon

From this reading The dark and low arch, which seemed, like the entrance to Dante's Hell, to forbid hope of regress--the muttered sounds of the warders, and petty formalities observed in opening and shutting the grated wicket--the cold and constrained salutation of the Lieutenant of the fortress, who showed his prisoner that distant and measured respect which authority pays as a tax to decorum, all struck upon Nigel's heart, impressing on him the cruel consciousness of captivity.

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

From this reading Bandello, long before him, has said something like it; and the same sentiment must, in some shape or other, have frequently occurred to those, who, remembering the fate of other captives in that memorable state-prison, may have had but too much reason to anticipate their own.

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

From this reading _Gray._ Such is the exclamation of Gray.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Bandello, long before him, has said something like it; and the same sentiment must, in some shape or other, have frequently occurred to those, who, remembering the fate of other captives in that memorable state-prison, may have had but too much reason to anticipate their own.

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From this reading Ye towers of Julius!

continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

From this reading London's lasting shame; With many a foul and midnight murder fed!

a commissioned military officer

From this reading The dark and low arch, which seemed, like the entrance to Dante's Hell, to forbid hope of regress--the muttered sounds of the warders, and petty formalities observed in opening and shutting the grated wicket--the cold and constrained salutation of the Lieutenant of the fortress, who showed his prisoner that distant and measured respect which authority pays as a tax to decorum, all struck upon Nigel's heart, impressing on him the cruel consciousness of captivity.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Bandello, long before him, has said something like it; and the same sentiment must, in some shape or other, have frequently occurred to those, who, remembering the fate of other captives in that memorable state-prison, may have had but too much reason to anticipate their own.

possessive form of “london” — the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading London's lasting shame; With many a foul and midnight murder fed!

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 Bandello, long before him, has said something like it; and the same sentiment must, in some shape or other, have frequently occurred to those, who, remembering the fate of other captives in that memorable state-prison, may have had but too much reason to anticipate their own.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The dark and low arch, which seemed, like the entrance to Dante's Hell, to forbid hope of regress--the muttered sounds of the warders, and petty formalities observed in opening and shutting the grated wicket--the cold and constrained salutation of the Lieutenant of the fortress, who showed his prisoner that distant and measured respect which authority pays as a tax to decorum, all struck upon Nigel's heart, impressing on him the cruel consciousness of captivity.

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 London's lasting shame; With many a foul and midnight murder fed!

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Bandello, long before him, has said something like it; and the same sentiment must, in some shape or other, have frequently occurred to those, who, remembering the fate of other captives in that memorable state-prison, may have had but too much reason to anticipate their own.

having notes of fixed rhythmic value

From this reading The dark and low arch, which seemed, like the entrance to Dante's Hell, to forbid hope of regress--the muttered sounds of the warders, and petty formalities observed in opening and shutting the grated wicket--the cold and constrained salutation of the Lieutenant of the fortress, who showed his prisoner that distant and measured respect which authority pays as a tax to decorum, all struck upon Nigel's heart, impressing on him the cruel consciousness of captivity.

worth remembering

From this reading Bandello, long before him, has said something like it; and the same sentiment must, in some shape or other, have frequently occurred to those, who, remembering the fate of other captives in that memorable state-prison, may have had but too much reason to anticipate their own.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading London's lasting shame; With many a foul and midnight murder fed!

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Bandello, long before him, has said something like it; and the same sentiment must, in some shape or other, have frequently occurred to those, who, remembering the fate of other captives in that memorable state-prison, may have had but too much reason to anticipate their own.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading London's lasting shame; With many a foul and midnight murder fed!

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Bandello, long before him, has said something like it; and the same sentiment must, in some shape or other, have frequently occurred to those, who, remembering the fate of other captives in that memorable state-prison, may have had but too much reason to anticipate their own.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading The dark and low arch, which seemed, like the entrance to Dante's Hell, to forbid hope of regress--the muttered sounds of the warders, and petty formalities observed in opening and shutting the grated wicket--the cold and constrained salutation of the Lieutenant of the fortress, who showed his prisoner that distant and measured respect which authority pays as a tax to decorum, all struck upon Nigel's heart, impressing on him the cruel consciousness of captivity.

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

From this reading The dark and low arch, which seemed, like the entrance to Dante's Hell, to forbid hope of regress--the muttered sounds of the warders, and petty formalities observed in opening and shutting the grated wicket--the cold and constrained salutation of the Lieutenant of the fortress, who showed his prisoner that distant and measured respect which authority pays as a tax to decorum, all struck upon Nigel's heart, impressing on him the cruel consciousness of captivity.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The dark and low arch, which seemed, like the entrance to Dante's Hell, to forbid hope of regress--the muttered sounds of the warders, and petty formalities observed in opening and shutting the grated wicket--the cold and constrained salutation of the Lieutenant of the fortress, who showed his prisoner that distant and measured respect which authority pays as a tax to decorum, all struck upon Nigel's heart, impressing on him the cruel consciousness of captivity.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Bandello, long before him, has said something like it; and the same sentiment must, in some shape or other, have frequently occurred to those, who, remembering the fate of other captives in that memorable state-prison, may have had but too much reason to anticipate their own.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ye towers of Julius!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The dark and low arch, which seemed, like the entrance to Dante's Hell, to forbid hope of regress--the muttered sounds of the warders, and petty formalities observed in opening and shutting the grated wicket--the cold and constrained salutation of the Lieutenant of the fortress, who showed his prisoner that distant and measured respect which authority pays as a tax to decorum, all struck upon Nigel's heart, impressing on him the cruel consciousness of captivity.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading The dark and low arch, which seemed, like the entrance to Dante's Hell, to forbid hope of regress--the muttered sounds of the warders, and petty formalities observed in opening and shutting the grated wicket--the cold and constrained salutation of the Lieutenant of the fortress, who showed his prisoner that distant and measured respect which authority pays as a tax to decorum, all struck upon Nigel's heart, impressing on him the cruel consciousness of captivity.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Bandello, long before him, has said something like it; and the same sentiment must, in some shape or other, have frequently occurred to those, who, remembering the fate of other captives in that memorable state-prison, may have had but too much reason to anticipate their own.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Bandello, long before him, has said something like it; and the same sentiment must, in some shape or other, have frequently occurred to those, who, remembering the fate of other captives in that memorable state-prison, may have had but too much reason to anticipate their own.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Bandello, long before him, has said something like it; and the same sentiment must, in some shape or other, have frequently occurred to those, who, remembering the fate of other captives in that memorable state-prison, may have had but too much reason to anticipate their own.

plural of “pay” — something that remunerates

From this reading The dark and low arch, which seemed, like the entrance to Dante's Hell, to forbid hope of regress--the muttered sounds of the warders, and petty formalities observed in opening and shutting the grated wicket--the cold and constrained salutation of the Lieutenant of the fortress, who showed his prisoner that distant and measured respect which authority pays as a tax to decorum, all struck upon Nigel's heart, impressing on him the cruel consciousness of captivity.

inferior in rank or status

From this reading The dark and low arch, which seemed, like the entrance to Dante's Hell, to forbid hope of regress--the muttered sounds of the warders, and petty formalities observed in opening and shutting the grated wicket--the cold and constrained salutation of the Lieutenant of the fortress, who showed his prisoner that distant and measured respect which authority pays as a tax to decorum, all struck upon Nigel's heart, impressing on him the cruel consciousness of captivity.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading The dark and low arch, which seemed, like the entrance to Dante's Hell, to forbid hope of regress--the muttered sounds of the warders, and petty formalities observed in opening and shutting the grated wicket--the cold and constrained salutation of the Lieutenant of the fortress, who showed his prisoner that distant and measured respect which authority pays as a tax to decorum, all struck upon Nigel's heart, impressing on him the cruel consciousness of captivity.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Bandello, long before him, has said something like it; and the same sentiment must, in some shape or other, have frequently occurred to those, who, remembering the fate of other captives in that memorable state-prison, may have had but too much reason to anticipate their own.

go back to a statistical means

From this reading The dark and low arch, which seemed, like the entrance to Dante's Hell, to forbid hope of regress--the muttered sounds of the warders, and petty formalities observed in opening and shutting the grated wicket--the cold and constrained salutation of the Lieutenant of the fortress, who showed his prisoner that distant and measured respect which authority pays as a tax to decorum, all struck upon Nigel's heart, impressing on him the cruel consciousness of captivity.

the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered

From this reading Bandello, long before him, has said something like it; and the same sentiment must, in some shape or other, have frequently occurred to those, who, remembering the fate of other captives in that memorable state-prison, may have had but too much reason to anticipate their own.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading The dark and low arch, which seemed, like the entrance to Dante's Hell, to forbid hope of regress--the muttered sounds of the warders, and petty formalities observed in opening and shutting the grated wicket--the cold and constrained salutation of the Lieutenant of the fortress, who showed his prisoner that distant and measured respect which authority pays as a tax to decorum, all struck upon Nigel's heart, impressing on him the cruel consciousness of captivity.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Bandello, long before him, has said something like it; and the same sentiment must, in some shape or other, have frequently occurred to those, who, remembering the fate of other captives in that memorable state-prison, may have had but too much reason to anticipate their own.

an act of honor or courteous recognition

From this reading The dark and low arch, which seemed, like the entrance to Dante's Hell, to forbid hope of regress--the muttered sounds of the warders, and petty formalities observed in opening and shutting the grated wicket--the cold and constrained salutation of the Lieutenant of the fortress, who showed his prisoner that distant and measured respect which authority pays as a tax to decorum, all struck upon Nigel's heart, impressing on him the cruel consciousness of captivity.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Bandello, long before him, has said something like it; and the same sentiment must, in some shape or other, have frequently occurred to those, who, remembering the fate of other captives in that memorable state-prison, may have had but too much reason to anticipate their own.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The dark and low arch, which seemed, like the entrance to Dante's Hell, to forbid hope of regress--the muttered sounds of the warders, and petty formalities observed in opening and shutting the grated wicket--the cold and constrained salutation of the Lieutenant of the fortress, who showed his prisoner that distant and measured respect which authority pays as a tax to decorum, all struck upon Nigel's heart, impressing on him the cruel consciousness of captivity.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading Bandello, long before him, has said something like it; and the same sentiment must, in some shape or other, have frequently occurred to those, who, remembering the fate of other captives in that memorable state-prison, may have had but too much reason to anticipate their own.

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading London's lasting shame; With many a foul and midnight murder fed!

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading Bandello, long before him, has said something like it; and the same sentiment must, in some shape or other, have frequently occurred to those, who, remembering the fate of other captives in that memorable state-prison, may have had but too much reason to anticipate their own.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The dark and low arch, which seemed, like the entrance to Dante's Hell, to forbid hope of regress--the muttered sounds of the warders, and petty formalities observed in opening and shutting the grated wicket--the cold and constrained salutation of the Lieutenant of the fortress, who showed his prisoner that distant and measured respect which authority pays as a tax to decorum, all struck upon Nigel's heart, impressing on him the cruel consciousness of captivity.

the act of closing something

From this reading The dark and low arch, which seemed, like the entrance to Dante's Hell, to forbid hope of regress--the muttered sounds of the warders, and petty formalities observed in opening and shutting the grated wicket--the cold and constrained salutation of the Lieutenant of the fortress, who showed his prisoner that distant and measured respect which authority pays as a tax to decorum, all struck upon Nigel's heart, impressing on him the cruel consciousness of captivity.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Bandello, long before him, has said something like it; and the same sentiment must, in some shape or other, have frequently occurred to those, who, remembering the fate of other captives in that memorable state-prison, may have had but too much reason to anticipate their own.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Bandello, long before him, has said something like it; and the same sentiment must, in some shape or other, have frequently occurred to those, who, remembering the fate of other captives in that memorable state-prison, may have had but too much reason to anticipate their own.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The dark and low arch, which seemed, like the entrance to Dante's Hell, to forbid hope of regress--the muttered sounds of the warders, and petty formalities observed in opening and shutting the grated wicket--the cold and constrained salutation of the Lieutenant of the fortress, who showed his prisoner that distant and measured respect which authority pays as a tax to decorum, all struck upon Nigel's heart, impressing on him the cruel consciousness of captivity.

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

From this reading Bandello, long before him, has said something like it; and the same sentiment must, in some shape or other, have frequently occurred to those, who, remembering the fate of other captives in that memorable state-prison, may have had but too much reason to anticipate their own.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading The dark and low arch, which seemed, like the entrance to Dante's Hell, to forbid hope of regress--the muttered sounds of the warders, and petty formalities observed in opening and shutting the grated wicket--the cold and constrained salutation of the Lieutenant of the fortress, who showed his prisoner that distant and measured respect which authority pays as a tax to decorum, all struck upon Nigel's heart, impressing on him the cruel consciousness of captivity.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading _Gray._ Such is the exclamation of Gray.

levy a tax on

From this reading The dark and low arch, which seemed, like the entrance to Dante's Hell, to forbid hope of regress--the muttered sounds of the warders, and petty formalities observed in opening and shutting the grated wicket--the cold and constrained salutation of the Lieutenant of the fortress, who showed his prisoner that distant and measured respect which authority pays as a tax to decorum, all struck upon Nigel's heart, impressing on him the cruel consciousness of captivity.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Bandello, long before him, has said something like it; and the same sentiment must, in some shape or other, have frequently occurred to those, who, remembering the fate of other captives in that memorable state-prison, may have had but too much reason to anticipate their own.

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

From this reading _Gray._ Such is the exclamation of Gray.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Bandello, long before him, has said something like it; and the same sentiment must, in some shape or other, have frequently occurred to those, who, remembering the fate of other captives in that memorable state-prison, may have had but too much reason to anticipate their own.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Bandello, long before him, has said something like it; and the same sentiment must, in some shape or other, have frequently occurred to those, who, remembering the fate of other captives in that memorable state-prison, may have had but too much reason to anticipate their own.

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

From this reading Bandello, long before him, has said something like it; and the same sentiment must, in some shape or other, have frequently occurred to those, who, remembering the fate of other captives in that memorable state-prison, may have had but too much reason to anticipate their own.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Bandello, long before him, has said something like it; and the same sentiment must, in some shape or other, have frequently occurred to those, who, remembering the fate of other captives in that memorable state-prison, may have had but too much reason to anticipate their own.

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading Ye towers of Julius!

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The dark and low arch, which seemed, like the entrance to Dante's Hell, to forbid hope of regress--the muttered sounds of the warders, and petty formalities observed in opening and shutting the grated wicket--the cold and constrained salutation of the Lieutenant of the fortress, who showed his prisoner that distant and measured respect which authority pays as a tax to decorum, all struck upon Nigel's heart, impressing on him the cruel consciousness of captivity.

plural of “warder” — a person who works in a prison and is in charge of prisoners

From this reading The dark and low arch, which seemed, like the entrance to Dante's Hell, to forbid hope of regress--the muttered sounds of the warders, and petty formalities observed in opening and shutting the grated wicket--the cold and constrained salutation of the Lieutenant of the fortress, who showed his prisoner that distant and measured respect which authority pays as a tax to decorum, all struck upon Nigel's heart, impressing on him the cruel consciousness of captivity.

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

From this reading The dark and low arch, which seemed, like the entrance to Dante's Hell, to forbid hope of regress--the muttered sounds of the warders, and petty formalities observed in opening and shutting the grated wicket--the cold and constrained salutation of the Lieutenant of the fortress, who showed his prisoner that distant and measured respect which authority pays as a tax to decorum, all struck upon Nigel's heart, impressing on him the cruel consciousness of captivity.

which person or people

From this reading Bandello, long before him, has said something like it; and the same sentiment must, in some shape or other, have frequently occurred to those, who, remembering the fate of other captives in that memorable state-prison, may have had but too much reason to anticipate their own.

cricket equipment consisting of a set of three stumps topped by crosspieces; used in playing cricket

From this reading The dark and low arch, which seemed, like the entrance to Dante's Hell, to forbid hope of regress--the muttered sounds of the warders, and petty formalities observed in opening and shutting the grated wicket--the cold and constrained salutation of the Lieutenant of the fortress, who showed his prisoner that distant and measured respect which authority pays as a tax to decorum, all struck upon Nigel's heart, impressing on him the cruel consciousness of captivity.

in the company of; together with

From this reading London's lasting shame; With many a foul and midnight murder fed!

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading Ye towers of Julius!