used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Looking through the crevices between the palisade in the hope of seeing something, one sees nothing but a little corner of the sky, and a high earthwork, covered with the long grass of the steppe.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Then one perceives from the first, that whole years will pass during which one will see by the same crevices between the palisades, upon the same earthwork, always the same sentinels and the same little corner of the sky, not just above the prison, but far and far away.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Then one perceives from the first, that whole years will pass during which one will see by the same crevices between the palisades, upon the same earthwork, always the same sentinels and the same little corner of the sky, not just above the prison, but far and far away.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Represent to yourself a court-yard, two hundred feet long, and one hundred and fifty feet broad, enclosed by an irregular hexagonal palisade, formed of stakes thrust deep into the earth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Looking through the crevices between the palisade in the hope of seeing something, one sees nothing but a little corner of the sky, and a high earthwork, covered with the long grass of the steppe.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE DEAD-HOUSE Our prison was at the end of the citadel behind the ramparts.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then one perceives from the first, that whole years will pass during which one will see by the same crevices between the palisades, upon the same earthwork, always the same sentinels and the same little corner of the sky, not just above the prison, but far and far away.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading THE DEAD-HOUSE Our prison was at the end of the citadel behind the ramparts.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Looking through the crevices between the palisade in the hope of seeing something, one sees nothing but a little corner of the sky, and a high earthwork, covered with the long grass of the steppe.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Represent to yourself a court-yard, two hundred feet long, and one hundred and fifty feet broad, enclosed by an irregular hexagonal palisade, formed of stakes thrust deep into the earth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Looking through the crevices between the palisade in the hope of seeing something, one sees nothing but a little corner of the sky, and a high earthwork, covered with the long grass of the steppe.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then one perceives from the first, that whole years will pass during which one will see by the same crevices between the palisades, upon the same earthwork, always the same sentinels and the same little corner of the sky, not just above the prison, but far and far away.
citadelnounUS /ˈsɪt.ə.del/
A fortress protecting a city, metaphorically representing the invincible inner sanctuary of the rational mind.
From this reading THE DEAD-HOUSE Our prison was at the end of the citadel behind the ramparts.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Looking through the crevices between the palisade in the hope of seeing something, one sees nothing but a little corner of the sky, and a high earthwork, covered with the long grass of the steppe.
court-yard
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From this reading Represent to yourself a court-yard, two hundred feet long, and one hundred and fifty feet broad, enclosed by an irregular hexagonal palisade, formed of stakes thrust deep into the earth.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Looking through the crevices between the palisade in the hope of seeing something, one sees nothing but a little corner of the sky, and a high earthwork, covered with the long grass of the steppe.
crevicesnounUS /ˈkrevəsɪz/
plural of “crevice” — a long narrow depression in a surface
From this reading Looking through the crevices between the palisade in the hope of seeing something, one sees nothing but a little corner of the sky, and a high earthwork, covered with the long grass of the steppe.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Night and day sentries walk to and fro upon it.
DEAD-HOUSE
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From this reading THE DEAD-HOUSE Our prison was at the end of the citadel behind the ramparts.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Represent to yourself a court-yard, two hundred feet long, and one hundred and fifty feet broad, enclosed by an irregular hexagonal palisade, formed of stakes thrust deep into the earth.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Then one perceives from the first, that whole years will pass during which one will see by the same crevices between the palisades, upon the same earthwork, always the same sentinels and the same little corner of the sky, not just above the prison, but far and far away.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Represent to yourself a court-yard, two hundred feet long, and one hundred and fifty feet broad, enclosed by an irregular hexagonal palisade, formed of stakes thrust deep into the earth.
earthworknounUS /ˈɜːrθwɜːrk/
an earthen rampart
From this reading Looking through the crevices between the palisade in the hope of seeing something, one sees nothing but a little corner of the sky, and a high earthwork, covered with the long grass of the steppe.
enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading Represent to yourself a court-yard, two hundred feet long, and one hundred and fifty feet broad, enclosed by an irregular hexagonal palisade, formed of stakes thrust deep into the earth.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE DEAD-HOUSE Our prison was at the end of the citadel behind the ramparts.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Then one perceives from the first, that whole years will pass during which one will see by the same crevices between the palisades, upon the same earthwork, always the same sentinels and the same little corner of the sky, not just above the prison, but far and far away.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Represent to yourself a court-yard, two hundred feet long, and one hundred and fifty feet broad, enclosed by an irregular hexagonal palisade, formed of stakes thrust deep into the earth.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Represent to yourself a court-yard, two hundred feet long, and one hundred and fifty feet broad, enclosed by an irregular hexagonal palisade, formed of stakes thrust deep into the earth.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Then one perceives from the first, that whole years will pass during which one will see by the same crevices between the palisades, upon the same earthwork, always the same sentinels and the same little corner of the sky, not just above the prison, but far and far away.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Represent to yourself a court-yard, two hundred feet long, and one hundred and fifty feet broad, enclosed by an irregular hexagonal palisade, formed of stakes thrust deep into the earth.
fro
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From this reading Night and day sentries walk to and fro upon it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then one perceives from the first, that whole years will pass during which one will see by the same crevices between the palisades, upon the same earthwork, always the same sentinels and the same little corner of the sky, not just above the prison, but far and far away.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Looking through the crevices between the palisade in the hope of seeing something, one sees nothing but a little corner of the sky, and a high earthwork, covered with the long grass of the steppe.
hexagonaladjectiveUS /hekˈsæɡənəl/
having six sides or divided into hexagons
From this reading Represent to yourself a court-yard, two hundred feet long, and one hundred and fifty feet broad, enclosed by an irregular hexagonal palisade, formed of stakes thrust deep into the earth.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Looking through the crevices between the palisade in the hope of seeing something, one sees nothing but a little corner of the sky, and a high earthwork, covered with the long grass of the steppe.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Looking through the crevices between the palisade in the hope of seeing something, one sees nothing but a little corner of the sky, and a high earthwork, covered with the long grass of the steppe.
ten 10s
From this reading Represent to yourself a court-yard, two hundred feet long, and one hundred and fifty feet broad, enclosed by an irregular hexagonal palisade, formed of stakes thrust deep into the earth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Looking through the crevices between the palisade in the hope of seeing something, one sees nothing but a little corner of the sky, and a high earthwork, covered with the long grass of the steppe.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Represent to yourself a court-yard, two hundred feet long, and one hundred and fifty feet broad, enclosed by an irregular hexagonal palisade, formed of stakes thrust deep into the earth.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading Represent to yourself a court-yard, two hundred feet long, and one hundred and fifty feet broad, enclosed by an irregular hexagonal palisade, formed of stakes thrust deep into the earth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Night and day sentries walk to and fro upon it.
and nothing more
From this reading Then one perceives from the first, that whole years will pass during which one will see by the same crevices between the palisades, upon the same earthwork, always the same sentinels and the same little corner of the sky, not just above the prison, but far and far away.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Looking through the crevices between the palisade in the hope of seeing something, one sees nothing but a little corner of the sky, and a high earthwork, covered with the long grass of the steppe.
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 Looking through the crevices between the palisade in the hope of seeing something, one sees nothing but a little corner of the sky, and a high earthwork, covered with the long grass of the steppe.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Looking through the crevices between the palisade in the hope of seeing something, one sees nothing but a little corner of the sky, and a high earthwork, covered with the long grass of the steppe.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Night and day sentries walk to and fro upon it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then one perceives from the first, that whole years will pass during which one will see by the same crevices between the palisades, upon the same earthwork, always the same sentinels and the same little corner of the sky, not just above the prison, but far and far away.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Looking through the crevices between the palisade in the hope of seeing something, one sees nothing but a little corner of the sky, and a high earthwork, covered with the long grass of the steppe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DEAD-HOUSE Our prison was at the end of the citadel behind the ramparts.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Looking through the crevices between the palisade in the hope of seeing something, one sees nothing but a little corner of the sky, and a high earthwork, covered with the long grass of the steppe.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE DEAD-HOUSE Our prison was at the end of the citadel behind the ramparts.
palisadenounUS /ˌpælɪˈseɪd/
fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground
From this reading Looking through the crevices between the palisade in the hope of seeing something, one sees nothing but a little corner of the sky, and a high earthwork, covered with the long grass of the steppe.
palisadesnounUS /ˌpælɪˈseɪdz/
plural of “palisade” — fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground
From this reading Then one perceives from the first, that whole years will pass during which one will see by the same crevices between the palisades, upon the same earthwork, always the same sentinels and the same little corner of the sky, not just above the prison, but far and far away.
go across or through
From this reading Then one perceives from the first, that whole years will pass during which one will see by the same crevices between the palisades, upon the same earthwork, always the same sentinels and the same little corner of the sky, not just above the prison, but far and far away.
perceivesverbUS /pərˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Then one perceives from the first, that whole years will pass during which one will see by the same crevices between the palisades, upon the same earthwork, always the same sentinels and the same little corner of the sky, not just above the prison, but far and far away.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading THE DEAD-HOUSE Our prison was at the end of the citadel behind the ramparts.
rampartsnounUS /ˈræmpɑːrts/
plural of “rampart” — an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
From this reading THE DEAD-HOUSE Our prison was at the end of the citadel behind the ramparts.
RepresentverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading Represent to yourself a court-yard, two hundred feet long, and one hundred and fifty feet broad, enclosed by an irregular hexagonal palisade, formed of stakes thrust deep into the earth.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Then one perceives from the first, that whole years will pass during which one will see by the same crevices between the palisades, upon the same earthwork, always the same sentinels and the same little corner of the sky, not just above the prison, but far and far away.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Then one perceives from the first, that whole years will pass during which one will see by the same crevices between the palisades, upon the same earthwork, always the same sentinels and the same little corner of the sky, not just above the prison, but far and far away.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Looking through the crevices between the palisade in the hope of seeing something, one sees nothing but a little corner of the sky, and a high earthwork, covered with the long grass of the steppe.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading Looking through the crevices between the palisade in the hope of seeing something, one sees nothing but a little corner of the sky, and a high earthwork, covered with the long grass of the steppe.
sentinelsnounUS /ˈsentənəlz/
plural of “sentinel” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Then one perceives from the first, that whole years will pass during which one will see by the same crevices between the palisades, upon the same earthwork, always the same sentinels and the same little corner of the sky, not just above the prison, but far and far away.
sentriesnounUS /ˈsentriz/
plural of “sentry” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Night and day sentries walk to and fro upon it.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Looking through the crevices between the palisade in the hope of seeing something, one sees nothing but a little corner of the sky, and a high earthwork, covered with the long grass of the steppe.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Looking through the crevices between the palisade in the hope of seeing something, one sees nothing but a little corner of the sky, and a high earthwork, covered with the long grass of the steppe.
stakesnounUS /steɪks/
the money risked on a gamble
From this reading Represent to yourself a court-yard, two hundred feet long, and one hundred and fifty feet broad, enclosed by an irregular hexagonal palisade, formed of stakes thrust deep into the earth.
steppenounUS /step/
extensive plain without trees (associated with eastern Russia and Siberia)
From this reading Looking through the crevices between the palisade in the hope of seeing something, one sees nothing but a little corner of the sky, and a high earthwork, covered with the long grass of the steppe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then one perceives from the first, that whole years will pass during which one will see by the same crevices between the palisades, upon the same earthwork, always the same sentinels and the same little corner of the sky, not just above the prison, but far and far away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEAD-HOUSE Our prison was at the end of the citadel behind the ramparts.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then one perceives from the first, that whole years will pass during which one will see by the same crevices between the palisades, upon the same earthwork, always the same sentinels and the same little corner of the sky, not just above the prison, but far and far away.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Looking through the crevices between the palisade in the hope of seeing something, one sees nothing but a little corner of the sky, and a high earthwork, covered with the long grass of the steppe.
push forcefully
From this reading Represent to yourself a court-yard, two hundred feet long, and one hundred and fifty feet broad, enclosed by an irregular hexagonal palisade, formed of stakes thrust deep into the earth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Night and day sentries walk to and fro upon it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Represent to yourself a court-yard, two hundred feet long, and one hundred and fifty feet broad, enclosed by an irregular hexagonal palisade, formed of stakes thrust deep into the earth.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Night and day sentries walk to and fro upon it.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Night and day sentries walk to and fro upon it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DEAD-HOUSE Our prison was at the end of the citadel behind the ramparts.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then one perceives from the first, that whole years will pass during which one will see by the same crevices between the palisades, upon the same earthwork, always the same sentinels and the same little corner of the sky, not just above the prison, but far and far away.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Then one perceives from the first, that whole years will pass during which one will see by the same crevices between the palisades, upon the same earthwork, always the same sentinels and the same little corner of the sky, not just above the prison, but far and far away.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Then one perceives from the first, that whole years will pass during which one will see by the same crevices between the palisades, upon the same earthwork, always the same sentinels and the same little corner of the sky, not just above the prison, but far and far away.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Looking through the crevices between the palisade in the hope of seeing something, one sees nothing but a little corner of the sky, and a high earthwork, covered with the long grass of the steppe.
a late time of life
From this reading Then one perceives from the first, that whole years will pass during which one will see by the same crevices between the palisades, upon the same earthwork, always the same sentinels and the same little corner of the sky, not just above the prison, but far and far away.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading Represent to yourself a court-yard, two hundred feet long, and one hundred and fifty feet broad, enclosed by an irregular hexagonal palisade, formed of stakes thrust deep into the earth.
