used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the stone doors of the go-down were pushed aside, and she stepped into the darkened chamber with its odor almost as of dead things, a sense of unconquerable repugnance and terror assailed her.
afireadjectiveUS /əˈfaɪr/
lighted up by or as by fire or flame
From this reading Almost it seemed as if these beautiful objects were living things, their burnished and lacquered bodies afire in the darkened chamber.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading As the stone doors of the go-down were pushed aside, and she stepped into the darkened chamber with its odor almost as of dead things, a sense of unconquerable repugnance and terror assailed her.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading From every side, gleaming, softly smiling almost, in the light of the setting sun, the ancient relics of bygone days were heaped.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the stone doors of the go-down were pushed aside, and she stepped into the darkened chamber with its odor almost as of dead things, a sense of unconquerable repugnance and terror assailed her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the stone doors of the go-down were pushed aside, and she stepped into the darkened chamber with its odor almost as of dead things, a sense of unconquerable repugnance and terror assailed her.
on or to one side
From this reading As the stone doors of the go-down were pushed aside, and she stepped into the darkened chamber with its odor almost as of dead things, a sense of unconquerable repugnance and terror assailed her.
assailedverbUS /əˈseɪld/
past form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading As the stone doors of the go-down were pushed aside, and she stepped into the darkened chamber with its odor almost as of dead things, a sense of unconquerable repugnance and terror assailed her.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Almost it seemed as if these beautiful objects were living things, their burnished and lacquered bodies afire in the darkened chamber.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Slowly, fearfully, staggering as she walked, Ohano made her way between rows of this piled-up treasure, the wealth and pride of the house of Saito.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Almost it seemed as if these beautiful objects were living things, their burnished and lacquered bodies afire in the darkened chamber.
burnishedadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrnɪʃt/
made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
From this reading Almost it seemed as if these beautiful objects were living things, their burnished and lacquered bodies afire in the darkened chamber.
bygonenounUS /ˈbaɪɡɔːn/
past events to be put aside
From this reading From every side, gleaming, softly smiling almost, in the light of the setting sun, the ancient relics of bygone days were heaped.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading As the stone doors of the go-down were pushed aside, and she stepped into the darkened chamber with its odor almost as of dead things, a sense of unconquerable repugnance and terror assailed her.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading IN the go-down itself, Ohano’s courage deserted her completely.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading IN the go-down itself, Ohano’s courage deserted her completely.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading As the stone doors of the go-down were pushed aside, and she stepped into the darkened chamber with its odor almost as of dead things, a sense of unconquerable repugnance and terror assailed her.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading From every side, gleaming, softly smiling almost, in the light of the setting sun, the ancient relics of bygone days were heaped.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading As the stone doors of the go-down were pushed aside, and she stepped into the darkened chamber with its odor almost as of dead things, a sense of unconquerable repugnance and terror assailed her.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading IN the go-down itself, Ohano’s courage deserted her completely.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As the stone doors of the go-down were pushed aside, and she stepped into the darkened chamber with its odor almost as of dead things, a sense of unconquerable repugnance and terror assailed her.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading From every side, gleaming, softly smiling almost, in the light of the setting sun, the ancient relics of bygone days were heaped.
fearfullyadverb
in fear
From this reading Slowly, fearfully, staggering as she walked, Ohano made her way between rows of this piled-up treasure, the wealth and pride of the house of Saito.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From every side, gleaming, softly smiling almost, in the light of the setting sun, the ancient relics of bygone days were heaped.
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading From every side, gleaming, softly smiling almost, in the light of the setting sun, the ancient relics of bygone days were heaped.
go-down
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From this reading IN the go-down itself, Ohano’s courage deserted her completely.
heapedverbUS /hiːpt/
past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities
From this reading From every side, gleaming, softly smiling almost, in the light of the setting sun, the ancient relics of bygone days were heaped.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IN the go-down itself, Ohano’s courage deserted her completely.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Slowly, fearfully, staggering as she walked, Ohano made her way between rows of this piled-up treasure, the wealth and pride of the house of Saito.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Almost it seemed as if these beautiful objects were living things, their burnished and lacquered bodies afire in the darkened chamber.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN the go-down itself, Ohano’s courage deserted her completely.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As the stone doors of the go-down were pushed aside, and she stepped into the darkened chamber with its odor almost as of dead things, a sense of unconquerable repugnance and terror assailed her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Almost it seemed as if these beautiful objects were living things, their burnished and lacquered bodies afire in the darkened chamber.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As the stone doors of the go-down were pushed aside, and she stepped into the darkened chamber with its odor almost as of dead things, a sense of unconquerable repugnance and terror assailed her.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading IN the go-down itself, Ohano’s courage deserted her completely.
lacqueredverbUS /ˈlækərd/
past form of “lacquer” — coat with lacquer
From this reading Almost it seemed as if these beautiful objects were living things, their burnished and lacquered bodies afire in the darkened chamber.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading From every side, gleaming, softly smiling almost, in the light of the setting sun, the ancient relics of bygone days were heaped.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Almost it seemed as if these beautiful objects were living things, their burnished and lacquered bodies afire in the darkened chamber.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Slowly, fearfully, staggering as she walked, Ohano made her way between rows of this piled-up treasure, the wealth and pride of the house of Saito.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Almost it seemed as if these beautiful objects were living things, their burnished and lacquered bodies afire in the darkened chamber.
odornounUS /ˈoʊdər/
any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading As the stone doors of the go-down were pushed aside, and she stepped into the darkened chamber with its odor almost as of dead things, a sense of unconquerable repugnance and terror assailed her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the stone doors of the go-down were pushed aside, and she stepped into the darkened chamber with its odor almost as of dead things, a sense of unconquerable repugnance and terror assailed her.
Ohano
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From this reading Slowly, fearfully, staggering as she walked, Ohano made her way between rows of this piled-up treasure, the wealth and pride of the house of Saito.
Ohano's
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From this reading IN the go-down itself, Ohano’s courage deserted her completely.
piled-up
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From this reading Slowly, fearfully, staggering as she walked, Ohano made her way between rows of this piled-up treasure, the wealth and pride of the house of Saito.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Slowly, fearfully, staggering as she walked, Ohano made her way between rows of this piled-up treasure, the wealth and pride of the house of Saito.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading As the stone doors of the go-down were pushed aside, and she stepped into the darkened chamber with its odor almost as of dead things, a sense of unconquerable repugnance and terror assailed her.
relicsnounUS /ˈrelɪks/
plural of “relic” — an antiquity that has survived from the distant past
From this reading From every side, gleaming, softly smiling almost, in the light of the setting sun, the ancient relics of bygone days were heaped.
repugnancenoun
intense aversion
From this reading As the stone doors of the go-down were pushed aside, and she stepped into the darkened chamber with its odor almost as of dead things, a sense of unconquerable repugnance and terror assailed her.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Slowly, fearfully, staggering as she walked, Ohano made her way between rows of this piled-up treasure, the wealth and pride of the house of Saito.
Saito
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From this reading Slowly, fearfully, staggering as she walked, Ohano made her way between rows of this piled-up treasure, the wealth and pride of the house of Saito.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Almost it seemed as if these beautiful objects were living things, their burnished and lacquered bodies afire in the darkened chamber.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading As the stone doors of the go-down were pushed aside, and she stepped into the darkened chamber with its odor almost as of dead things, a sense of unconquerable repugnance and terror assailed her.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading From every side, gleaming, softly smiling almost, in the light of the setting sun, the ancient relics of bygone days were heaped.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the stone doors of the go-down were pushed aside, and she stepped into the darkened chamber with its odor almost as of dead things, a sense of unconquerable repugnance and terror assailed her.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading From every side, gleaming, softly smiling almost, in the light of the setting sun, the ancient relics of bygone days were heaped.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Slowly, fearfully, staggering as she walked, Ohano made her way between rows of this piled-up treasure, the wealth and pride of the house of Saito.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading From every side, gleaming, softly smiling almost, in the light of the setting sun, the ancient relics of bygone days were heaped.
with low volume
From this reading From every side, gleaming, softly smiling almost, in the light of the setting sun, the ancient relics of bygone days were heaped.
staggeringadjectiveUS /ˈstæɡərɪŋ/
so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm
From this reading Slowly, fearfully, staggering as she walked, Ohano made her way between rows of this piled-up treasure, the wealth and pride of the house of Saito.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading As the stone doors of the go-down were pushed aside, and she stepped into the darkened chamber with its odor almost as of dead things, a sense of unconquerable repugnance and terror assailed her.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading As the stone doors of the go-down were pushed aside, and she stepped into the darkened chamber with its odor almost as of dead things, a sense of unconquerable repugnance and terror assailed her.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading From every side, gleaming, softly smiling almost, in the light of the setting sun, the ancient relics of bygone days were heaped.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading As the stone doors of the go-down were pushed aside, and she stepped into the darkened chamber with its odor almost as of dead things, a sense of unconquerable repugnance and terror assailed her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN the go-down itself, Ohano’s courage deserted her completely.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Almost it seemed as if these beautiful objects were living things, their burnished and lacquered bodies afire in the darkened chamber.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Almost it seemed as if these beautiful objects were living things, their burnished and lacquered bodies afire in the darkened chamber.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading As the stone doors of the go-down were pushed aside, and she stepped into the darkened chamber with its odor almost as of dead things, a sense of unconquerable repugnance and terror assailed her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Slowly, fearfully, staggering as she walked, Ohano made her way between rows of this piled-up treasure, the wealth and pride of the house of Saito.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Slowly, fearfully, staggering as she walked, Ohano made her way between rows of this piled-up treasure, the wealth and pride of the house of Saito.
unconquerableadjective
not capable of being conquered or vanquished or overcome
From this reading As the stone doors of the go-down were pushed aside, and she stepped into the darkened chamber with its odor almost as of dead things, a sense of unconquerable repugnance and terror assailed her.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Slowly, fearfully, staggering as she walked, Ohano made her way between rows of this piled-up treasure, the wealth and pride of the house of Saito.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Slowly, fearfully, staggering as she walked, Ohano made her way between rows of this piled-up treasure, the wealth and pride of the house of Saito.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Slowly, fearfully, staggering as she walked, Ohano made her way between rows of this piled-up treasure, the wealth and pride of the house of Saito.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As the stone doors of the go-down were pushed aside, and she stepped into the darkened chamber with its odor almost as of dead things, a sense of unconquerable repugnance and terror assailed her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As the stone doors of the go-down were pushed aside, and she stepped into the darkened chamber with its odor almost as of dead things, a sense of unconquerable repugnance and terror assailed her.
