used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The walls were a flat metallic gray, unadorned and windowless.
adequateadjectiveUS /ˈædəkwət/
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading One room held a small cabinet for his personal possessions, a wide, reasonably soft bed, a small but adequate desk, and, in one corner, a cubicle that contained the necessary sanitary plumbing facilities.
(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 highest treason of all is not so easy to define--and be it noted carefully that the true traitor in this case was not singular, but very plural ..._ The two rooms were not luxurious, but MacMaine hadn't expected that they would be.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The highest treason of all is not so easy to define--and be it noted carefully that the true traitor in this case was not singular, but very plural ..._ The two rooms were not luxurious, but MacMaine hadn't expected that they would be.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _The highest treason of all is not so easy to define--and be it noted carefully that the true traitor in this case was not singular, but very plural ..._ The two rooms were not luxurious, but MacMaine hadn't expected that they would be.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading One room held a small cabinet for his personal possessions, a wide, reasonably soft bed, a small but adequate desk, and, in one corner, a cubicle that contained the necessary sanitary plumbing facilities.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The other room held a couch, two big easy-chairs, a low table, some bookshelves, a squat refrigerator containing food and drink for his occasional snacks--his regular meals were brought in hot from the main kitchen--and a closet that contained his clothing--the insignialess uniforms of a Kerothi officer.
bookshelvesnounUS /ˈbʊkʃelvz/
plural of “bookshelf” — a shelf on which to keep books
From this reading The other room held a couch, two big easy-chairs, a low table, some bookshelves, a squat refrigerator containing food and drink for his occasional snacks--his regular meals were brought in hot from the main kitchen--and a closet that contained his clothing--the insignialess uniforms of a Kerothi officer.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The other room held a couch, two big easy-chairs, a low table, some bookshelves, a squat refrigerator containing food and drink for his occasional snacks--his regular meals were brought in hot from the main kitchen--and a closet that contained his clothing--the insignialess uniforms of a Kerothi officer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _The highest treason of all is not so easy to define--and be it noted carefully that the true traitor in this case was not singular, but very plural ..._ The two rooms were not luxurious, but MacMaine hadn't expected that they would be.
cabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading One room held a small cabinet for his personal possessions, a wide, reasonably soft bed, a small but adequate desk, and, in one corner, a cubicle that contained the necessary sanitary plumbing facilities.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading _The highest treason of all is not so easy to define--and be it noted carefully that the true traitor in this case was not singular, but very plural ..._ The two rooms were not luxurious, but MacMaine hadn't expected that they would be.
an occurrence of something
From this reading _The highest treason of all is not so easy to define--and be it noted carefully that the true traitor in this case was not singular, but very plural ..._ The two rooms were not luxurious, but MacMaine hadn't expected that they would be.
ceilingsnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋz/
plural of “ceiling” — the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading The ceilings and floors were simply continuations of the walls, except for the glow-plates overhead.
closetnounUS /ˈklɑːzət/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading The other room held a couch, two big easy-chairs, a low table, some bookshelves, a squat refrigerator containing food and drink for his occasional snacks--his regular meals were brought in hot from the main kitchen--and a closet that contained his clothing--the insignialess uniforms of a Kerothi officer.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading The other room held a couch, two big easy-chairs, a low table, some bookshelves, a squat refrigerator containing food and drink for his occasional snacks--his regular meals were brought in hot from the main kitchen--and a closet that contained his clothing--the insignialess uniforms of a Kerothi officer.
gotten under control
From this reading One room held a small cabinet for his personal possessions, a wide, reasonably soft bed, a small but adequate desk, and, in one corner, a cubicle that contained the necessary sanitary plumbing facilities.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading The other room held a couch, two big easy-chairs, a low table, some bookshelves, a squat refrigerator containing food and drink for his occasional snacks--his regular meals were brought in hot from the main kitchen--and a closet that contained his clothing--the insignialess uniforms of a Kerothi officer.
continuations
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From this reading The ceilings and floors were simply continuations of the walls, except for the glow-plates overhead.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading One room held a small cabinet for his personal possessions, a wide, reasonably soft bed, a small but adequate desk, and, in one corner, a cubicle that contained the necessary sanitary plumbing facilities.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading The other room held a couch, two big easy-chairs, a low table, some bookshelves, a squat refrigerator containing food and drink for his occasional snacks--his regular meals were brought in hot from the main kitchen--and a closet that contained his clothing--the insignialess uniforms of a Kerothi officer.
cubiclenounUS /ˈkjuːbɪkəl/
small room in which a monk or nun lives
From this reading One room held a small cabinet for his personal possessions, a wide, reasonably soft bed, a small but adequate desk, and, in one corner, a cubicle that contained the necessary sanitary plumbing facilities.
defineverbUS /dɪˈfaɪn/
determine the essential quality of
From this reading _The highest treason of all is not so easy to define--and be it noted carefully that the true traitor in this case was not singular, but very plural ..._ The two rooms were not luxurious, but MacMaine hadn't expected that they would be.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading One room held a small cabinet for his personal possessions, a wide, reasonably soft bed, a small but adequate desk, and, in one corner, a cubicle that contained the necessary sanitary plumbing facilities.
take in liquids
From this reading The other room held a couch, two big easy-chairs, a low table, some bookshelves, a squat refrigerator containing food and drink for his occasional snacks--his regular meals were brought in hot from the main kitchen--and a closet that contained his clothing--the insignialess uniforms of a Kerothi officer.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading _The highest treason of all is not so easy to define--and be it noted carefully that the true traitor in this case was not singular, but very plural ..._ The two rooms were not luxurious, but MacMaine hadn't expected that they would be.
easy-chairs
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From this reading The other room held a couch, two big easy-chairs, a low table, some bookshelves, a squat refrigerator containing food and drink for his occasional snacks--his regular meals were brought in hot from the main kitchen--and a closet that contained his clothing--the insignialess uniforms of a Kerothi officer.
apart from; not including
From this reading The ceilings and floors were simply continuations of the walls, except for the glow-plates overhead.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading _The highest treason of all is not so easy to define--and be it noted carefully that the true traitor in this case was not singular, but very plural ..._ The two rooms were not luxurious, but MacMaine hadn't expected that they would be.
facilitiesnounUS /fəˈsɪlətiz/
plural of “facility” — a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
From this reading One room held a small cabinet for his personal possessions, a wide, reasonably soft bed, a small but adequate desk, and, in one corner, a cubicle that contained the necessary sanitary plumbing facilities.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading The walls were a flat metallic gray, unadorned and windowless.
floorsnounUS /flɔːrz/
plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The ceilings and floors were simply continuations of the walls, except for the glow-plates overhead.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading The other room held a couch, two big easy-chairs, a low table, some bookshelves, a squat refrigerator containing food and drink for his occasional snacks--his regular meals were brought in hot from the main kitchen--and a closet that contained his clothing--the insignialess uniforms of a Kerothi officer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The ceilings and floors were simply continuations of the walls, except for the glow-plates overhead.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The other room held a couch, two big easy-chairs, a low table, some bookshelves, a squat refrigerator containing food and drink for his occasional snacks--his regular meals were brought in hot from the main kitchen--and a closet that contained his clothing--the insignialess uniforms of a Kerothi officer.
glow-plates
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From this reading The ceilings and floors were simply continuations of the walls, except for the glow-plates overhead.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The walls were a flat metallic gray, unadorned and windowless.
hadn't
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From this reading _The highest treason of all is not so easy to define--and be it noted carefully that the true traitor in this case was not singular, but very plural ..._ The two rooms were not luxurious, but MacMaine hadn't expected that they would be.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading One room held a small cabinet for his personal possessions, a wide, reasonably soft bed, a small but adequate desk, and, in one corner, a cubicle that contained the necessary sanitary plumbing facilities.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading _The highest treason of all is not so easy to define--and be it noted carefully that the true traitor in this case was not singular, but very plural ..._ The two rooms were not luxurious, but MacMaine hadn't expected that they would be.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One room held a small cabinet for his personal possessions, a wide, reasonably soft bed, a small but adequate desk, and, in one corner, a cubicle that contained the necessary sanitary plumbing facilities.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading The other room held a couch, two big easy-chairs, a low table, some bookshelves, a squat refrigerator containing food and drink for his occasional snacks--his regular meals were brought in hot from the main kitchen--and a closet that contained his clothing--the insignialess uniforms of a Kerothi officer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The highest treason of all is not so easy to define--and be it noted carefully that the true traitor in this case was not singular, but very plural ..._ The two rooms were not luxurious, but MacMaine hadn't expected that they would be.
insignialess
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From this reading The other room held a couch, two big easy-chairs, a low table, some bookshelves, a squat refrigerator containing food and drink for his occasional snacks--his regular meals were brought in hot from the main kitchen--and a closet that contained his clothing--the insignialess uniforms of a Kerothi officer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The highest treason of all is not so easy to define--and be it noted carefully that the true traitor in this case was not singular, but very plural ..._ The two rooms were not luxurious, but MacMaine hadn't expected that they would be.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _The highest treason of all is not so easy to define--and be it noted carefully that the true traitor in this case was not singular, but very plural ..._ The two rooms were not luxurious, but MacMaine hadn't expected that they would be.
Kerothi
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From this reading The other room held a couch, two big easy-chairs, a low table, some bookshelves, a squat refrigerator containing food and drink for his occasional snacks--his regular meals were brought in hot from the main kitchen--and a closet that contained his clothing--the insignialess uniforms of a Kerothi officer.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading The other room held a couch, two big easy-chairs, a low table, some bookshelves, a squat refrigerator containing food and drink for his occasional snacks--his regular meals were brought in hot from the main kitchen--and a closet that contained his clothing--the insignialess uniforms of a Kerothi officer.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The other room held a couch, two big easy-chairs, a low table, some bookshelves, a squat refrigerator containing food and drink for his occasional snacks--his regular meals were brought in hot from the main kitchen--and a closet that contained his clothing--the insignialess uniforms of a Kerothi officer.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading _The highest treason of all is not so easy to define--and be it noted carefully that the true traitor in this case was not singular, but very plural ..._ The two rooms were not luxurious, but MacMaine hadn't expected that they would be.
MacMaine
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From this reading _The highest treason of all is not so easy to define--and be it noted carefully that the true traitor in this case was not singular, but very plural ..._ The two rooms were not luxurious, but MacMaine hadn't expected that they would be.
most important element
From this reading The other room held a couch, two big easy-chairs, a low table, some bookshelves, a squat refrigerator containing food and drink for his occasional snacks--his regular meals were brought in hot from the main kitchen--and a closet that contained his clothing--the insignialess uniforms of a Kerothi officer.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The other room held a couch, two big easy-chairs, a low table, some bookshelves, a squat refrigerator containing food and drink for his occasional snacks--his regular meals were brought in hot from the main kitchen--and a closet that contained his clothing--the insignialess uniforms of a Kerothi officer.
metallicadjectiveUS /məˈtælɪk/
containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal
From this reading The walls were a flat metallic gray, unadorned and windowless.
absolutely essential
From this reading One room held a small cabinet for his personal possessions, a wide, reasonably soft bed, a small but adequate desk, and, in one corner, a cubicle that contained the necessary sanitary plumbing facilities.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _The highest treason of all is not so easy to define--and be it noted carefully that the true traitor in this case was not singular, but very plural ..._ The two rooms were not luxurious, but MacMaine hadn't expected that they would be.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading _The highest treason of all is not so easy to define--and be it noted carefully that the true traitor in this case was not singular, but very plural ..._ The two rooms were not luxurious, but MacMaine hadn't expected that they would be.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading The other room held a couch, two big easy-chairs, a low table, some bookshelves, a squat refrigerator containing food and drink for his occasional snacks--his regular meals were brought in hot from the main kitchen--and a closet that contained his clothing--the insignialess uniforms of a Kerothi officer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The highest treason of all is not so easy to define--and be it noted carefully that the true traitor in this case was not singular, but very plural ..._ The two rooms were not luxurious, but MacMaine hadn't expected that they would be.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The other room held a couch, two big easy-chairs, a low table, some bookshelves, a squat refrigerator containing food and drink for his occasional snacks--his regular meals were brought in hot from the main kitchen--and a closet that contained his clothing--the insignialess uniforms of a Kerothi officer.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One room held a small cabinet for his personal possessions, a wide, reasonably soft bed, a small but adequate desk, and, in one corner, a cubicle that contained the necessary sanitary plumbing facilities.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other room held a couch, two big easy-chairs, a low table, some bookshelves, a squat refrigerator containing food and drink for his occasional snacks--his regular meals were brought in hot from the main kitchen--and a closet that contained his clothing--the insignialess uniforms of a Kerothi officer.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading The ceilings and floors were simply continuations of the walls, except for the glow-plates overhead.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading One room held a small cabinet for his personal possessions, a wide, reasonably soft bed, a small but adequate desk, and, in one corner, a cubicle that contained the necessary sanitary plumbing facilities.
plumbingnounUS /ˈplʌmɪŋ/
utility consisting of the pipes and fixtures for the distribution of water or gas in a building and for the disposal of sewage
From this reading One room held a small cabinet for his personal possessions, a wide, reasonably soft bed, a small but adequate desk, and, in one corner, a cubicle that contained the necessary sanitary plumbing facilities.
pluraladjectiveUS /ˈplʊrəl/
composed of more than one member, set, or kind
From this reading _The highest treason of all is not so easy to define--and be it noted carefully that the true traitor in this case was not singular, but very plural ..._ The two rooms were not luxurious, but MacMaine hadn't expected that they would be.
possessionsnounUS /pəˈzeʃənz/
plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property
From this reading One room held a small cabinet for his personal possessions, a wide, reasonably soft bed, a small but adequate desk, and, in one corner, a cubicle that contained the necessary sanitary plumbing facilities.
reasonablyadverbUS /ˈriːzənəbli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading One room held a small cabinet for his personal possessions, a wide, reasonably soft bed, a small but adequate desk, and, in one corner, a cubicle that contained the necessary sanitary plumbing facilities.
refrigeratornounUS /rəˈfrɪdʒəreɪtər/
white goods in which food can be stored at low temperatures
From this reading The other room held a couch, two big easy-chairs, a low table, some bookshelves, a squat refrigerator containing food and drink for his occasional snacks--his regular meals were brought in hot from the main kitchen--and a closet that contained his clothing--the insignialess uniforms of a Kerothi officer.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading The other room held a couch, two big easy-chairs, a low table, some bookshelves, a squat refrigerator containing food and drink for his occasional snacks--his regular meals were brought in hot from the main kitchen--and a closet that contained his clothing--the insignialess uniforms of a Kerothi officer.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading One room held a small cabinet for his personal possessions, a wide, reasonably soft bed, a small but adequate desk, and, in one corner, a cubicle that contained the necessary sanitary plumbing facilities.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading _The highest treason of all is not so easy to define--and be it noted carefully that the true traitor in this case was not singular, but very plural ..._ The two rooms were not luxurious, but MacMaine hadn't expected that they would be.
sanitaryadjectiveUS /ˈsænɪteri/
free from filth and pathogens
From this reading One room held a small cabinet for his personal possessions, a wide, reasonably soft bed, a small but adequate desk, and, in one corner, a cubicle that contained the necessary sanitary plumbing facilities.
and nothing more
From this reading The ceilings and floors were simply continuations of the walls, except for the glow-plates overhead.
unusual or striking
From this reading _The highest treason of all is not so easy to define--and be it noted carefully that the true traitor in this case was not singular, but very plural ..._ The two rooms were not luxurious, but MacMaine hadn't expected that they would be.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One room held a small cabinet for his personal possessions, a wide, reasonably soft bed, a small but adequate desk, and, in one corner, a cubicle that contained the necessary sanitary plumbing facilities.
snacksnounUS /snæks/
plural of “snack” — a light informal meal
From this reading The other room held a couch, two big easy-chairs, a low table, some bookshelves, a squat refrigerator containing food and drink for his occasional snacks--his regular meals were brought in hot from the main kitchen--and a closet that contained his clothing--the insignialess uniforms of a Kerothi officer.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _The highest treason of all is not so easy to define--and be it noted carefully that the true traitor in this case was not singular, but very plural ..._ The two rooms were not luxurious, but MacMaine hadn't expected that they would be.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading One room held a small cabinet for his personal possessions, a wide, reasonably soft bed, a small but adequate desk, and, in one corner, a cubicle that contained the necessary sanitary plumbing facilities.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The other room held a couch, two big easy-chairs, a low table, some bookshelves, a squat refrigerator containing food and drink for his occasional snacks--his regular meals were brought in hot from the main kitchen--and a closet that contained his clothing--the insignialess uniforms of a Kerothi officer.
squatverbUS /skwɑːt/
sit on one's heels
From this reading The other room held a couch, two big easy-chairs, a low table, some bookshelves, a squat refrigerator containing food and drink for his occasional snacks--his regular meals were brought in hot from the main kitchen--and a closet that contained his clothing--the insignialess uniforms of a Kerothi officer.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The other room held a couch, two big easy-chairs, a low table, some bookshelves, a squat refrigerator containing food and drink for his occasional snacks--his regular meals were brought in hot from the main kitchen--and a closet that contained his clothing--the insignialess uniforms of a Kerothi officer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _The highest treason of all is not so easy to define--and be it noted carefully that the true traitor in this case was not singular, but very plural ..._ The two rooms were not luxurious, but MacMaine hadn't expected that they would be.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The highest treason of all is not so easy to define--and be it noted carefully that the true traitor in this case was not singular, but very plural ..._ The two rooms were not luxurious, but MacMaine hadn't expected that they would be.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _The highest treason of all is not so easy to define--and be it noted carefully that the true traitor in this case was not singular, but very plural ..._ The two rooms were not luxurious, but MacMaine hadn't expected that they would be.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _The highest treason of all is not so easy to define--and be it noted carefully that the true traitor in this case was not singular, but very plural ..._ The two rooms were not luxurious, but MacMaine hadn't expected that they would be.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The highest treason of all is not so easy to define--and be it noted carefully that the true traitor in this case was not singular, but very plural ..._ The two rooms were not luxurious, but MacMaine hadn't expected that they would be.
traitornounUS /ˈtreɪtər/
someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading _The highest treason of all is not so easy to define--and be it noted carefully that the true traitor in this case was not singular, but very plural ..._ The two rooms were not luxurious, but MacMaine hadn't expected that they would be.
treasonnounUS /ˈtriːzən/
a crime that undermines the offender's government
From this reading _The highest treason of all is not so easy to define--and be it noted carefully that the true traitor in this case was not singular, but very plural ..._ The two rooms were not luxurious, but MacMaine hadn't expected that they would be.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading _The highest treason of all is not so easy to define--and be it noted carefully that the true traitor in this case was not singular, but very plural ..._ The two rooms were not luxurious, but MacMaine hadn't expected that they would be.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _The highest treason of all is not so easy to define--and be it noted carefully that the true traitor in this case was not singular, but very plural ..._ The two rooms were not luxurious, but MacMaine hadn't expected that they would be.
unadornedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈdɔːrnd/
not decorated with something to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading The walls were a flat metallic gray, unadorned and windowless.
uniformsnounUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmz/
plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
From this reading The other room held a couch, two big easy-chairs, a low table, some bookshelves, a squat refrigerator containing food and drink for his occasional snacks--his regular meals were brought in hot from the main kitchen--and a closet that contained his clothing--the insignialess uniforms of a Kerothi officer.
precisely as stated
From this reading _The highest treason of all is not so easy to define--and be it noted carefully that the true traitor in this case was not singular, but very plural ..._ The two rooms were not luxurious, but MacMaine hadn't expected that they would be.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The walls were a flat metallic gray, unadorned and windowless.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The highest treason of all is not so easy to define--and be it noted carefully that the true traitor in this case was not singular, but very plural ..._ The two rooms were not luxurious, but MacMaine hadn't expected that they would be.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _The highest treason of all is not so easy to define--and be it noted carefully that the true traitor in this case was not singular, but very plural ..._ The two rooms were not luxurious, but MacMaine hadn't expected that they would be.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading One room held a small cabinet for his personal possessions, a wide, reasonably soft bed, a small but adequate desk, and, in one corner, a cubicle that contained the necessary sanitary plumbing facilities.
windowless
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From this reading The walls were a flat metallic gray, unadorned and windowless.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _The highest treason of all is not so easy to define--and be it noted carefully that the true traitor in this case was not singular, but very plural ..._ The two rooms were not luxurious, but MacMaine hadn't expected that they would be.
