used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Stopping at length near the Tour Bernard, he looked fixedly down at the town, wrapped in a stillness that should have reassured him.
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading That his thoughts, however, moved not in accord with that deliberate stride, the brows impatiently knit, and the quick glances he continued to cast over his shoulder, bore testimony.
anew
From this reading Nevertheless he appeared not satisfied; and had stepped out into the court again, when some sound he heard, or fancied, sent him quickly to an embrasure in the wall.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading AT THE VERGE OF THE APERTURE The footfall of the Black Seigneur, near the guard-house of the dungeons, was measured, yet noiseless, as he stepped on the soft earth, alongside the stone walk, now toward the passage in the direction of the wheel-room, then back into the little square.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Nevertheless he appeared not satisfied; and had stepped out into the court again, when some sound he heard, or fancied, sent him quickly to an embrasure in the wall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That his thoughts, however, moved not in accord with that deliberate stride, the brows impatiently knit, and the quick glances he continued to cast over his shoulder, bore testimony.
APERTUREnounUS /ˈæpərtʃər/
a device that controls amount of light admitted
From this reading AT THE VERGE OF THE APERTURE The footfall of the Black Seigneur, near the guard-house of the dungeons, was measured, yet noiseless, as he stepped on the soft earth, alongside the stone walk, now toward the passage in the direction of the wheel-room, then back into the little square.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Nevertheless he appeared not satisfied; and had stepped out into the court again, when some sound he heard, or fancied, sent him quickly to an embrasure in the wall.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AT THE VERGE OF THE APERTURE The footfall of the Black Seigneur, near the guard-house of the dungeons, was measured, yet noiseless, as he stepped on the soft earth, alongside the stone walk, now toward the passage in the direction of the wheel-room, then back into the little square.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE VERGE OF THE APERTURE The footfall of the Black Seigneur, near the guard-house of the dungeons, was measured, yet noiseless, as he stepped on the soft earth, alongside the stone walk, now toward the passage in the direction of the wheel-room, then back into the little square.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading AT THE VERGE OF THE APERTURE The footfall of the Black Seigneur, near the guard-house of the dungeons, was measured, yet noiseless, as he stepped on the soft earth, alongside the stone walk, now toward the passage in the direction of the wheel-room, then back into the little square.
barracksnounUS /ˈbærəks/
plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading From this opening--formerly for cannon in defense of the _fenils_, and the _poulain_, or planking for the hoisting of goods--he leaned far out, his glance instinctively turning toward the barracks, some distance to the right and far below.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading From this opening--formerly for cannon in defense of the _fenils_, and the _poulain_, or planking for the hoisting of goods--he leaned far out, his glance instinctively turning toward the barracks, some distance to the right and far below.
BernardnounUS /bərˈnɑːrd/
French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
From this reading Stopping at length near the Tour Bernard, he looked fixedly down at the town, wrapped in a stillness that should have reassured him.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading AT THE VERGE OF THE APERTURE The footfall of the Black Seigneur, near the guard-house of the dungeons, was measured, yet noiseless, as he stepped on the soft earth, alongside the stone walk, now toward the passage in the direction of the wheel-room, then back into the little square.
cause to be bored
From this reading That his thoughts, however, moved not in accord with that deliberate stride, the brows impatiently knit, and the quick glances he continued to cast over his shoulder, bore testimony.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading That his thoughts, however, moved not in accord with that deliberate stride, the brows impatiently knit, and the quick glances he continued to cast over his shoulder, bore testimony.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading From this opening--formerly for cannon in defense of the _fenils_, and the _poulain_, or planking for the hoisting of goods--he leaned far out, his glance instinctively turning toward the barracks, some distance to the right and far below.
put or send forth
From this reading That his thoughts, however, moved not in accord with that deliberate stride, the brows impatiently knit, and the quick glances he continued to cast over his shoulder, bore testimony.
without stop or interruption
From this reading That his thoughts, however, moved not in accord with that deliberate stride, the brows impatiently knit, and the quick glances he continued to cast over his shoulder, bore testimony.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Nevertheless he appeared not satisfied; and had stepped out into the court again, when some sound he heard, or fancied, sent him quickly to an embrasure in the wall.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading From this opening--formerly for cannon in defense of the _fenils_, and the _poulain_, or planking for the hoisting of goods--he leaned far out, his glance instinctively turning toward the barracks, some distance to the right and far below.
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading That his thoughts, however, moved not in accord with that deliberate stride, the brows impatiently knit, and the quick glances he continued to cast over his shoulder, bore testimony.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading AT THE VERGE OF THE APERTURE The footfall of the Black Seigneur, near the guard-house of the dungeons, was measured, yet noiseless, as he stepped on the soft earth, alongside the stone walk, now toward the passage in the direction of the wheel-room, then back into the little square.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading From this opening--formerly for cannon in defense of the _fenils_, and the _poulain_, or planking for the hoisting of goods--he leaned far out, his glance instinctively turning toward the barracks, some distance to the right and far below.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Stopping at length near the Tour Bernard, he looked fixedly down at the town, wrapped in a stillness that should have reassured him.
dungeonsnounUS /ˈdʌndʒənz/
plural of “dungeon” — the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
From this reading AT THE VERGE OF THE APERTURE The footfall of the Black Seigneur, near the guard-house of the dungeons, was measured, yet noiseless, as he stepped on the soft earth, alongside the stone walk, now toward the passage in the direction of the wheel-room, then back into the little square.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading AT THE VERGE OF THE APERTURE The footfall of the Black Seigneur, near the guard-house of the dungeons, was measured, yet noiseless, as he stepped on the soft earth, alongside the stone walk, now toward the passage in the direction of the wheel-room, then back into the little square.
embrasurenoun
an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through
From this reading Nevertheless he appeared not satisfied; and had stepped out into the court again, when some sound he heard, or fancied, sent him quickly to an embrasure in the wall.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading Nevertheless he appeared not satisfied; and had stepped out into the court again, when some sound he heard, or fancied, sent him quickly to an embrasure in the wall.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading From this opening--formerly for cannon in defense of the _fenils_, and the _poulain_, or planking for the hoisting of goods--he leaned far out, his glance instinctively turning toward the barracks, some distance to the right and far below.
fenils
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From this reading From this opening--formerly for cannon in defense of the _fenils_, and the _poulain_, or planking for the hoisting of goods--he leaned far out, his glance instinctively turning toward the barracks, some distance to the right and far below.
fixedlyadverb
in a fixed manner
From this reading Stopping at length near the Tour Bernard, he looked fixedly down at the town, wrapped in a stillness that should have reassured him.
footfallnounUS /ˈfʊtfɔːl/
the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading AT THE VERGE OF THE APERTURE The footfall of the Black Seigneur, near the guard-house of the dungeons, was measured, yet noiseless, as he stepped on the soft earth, alongside the stone walk, now toward the passage in the direction of the wheel-room, then back into the little square.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading From this opening--formerly for cannon in defense of the _fenils_, and the _poulain_, or planking for the hoisting of goods--he leaned far out, his glance instinctively turning toward the barracks, some distance to the right and far below.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading From this opening--formerly for cannon in defense of the _fenils_, and the _poulain_, or planking for the hoisting of goods--he leaned far out, his glance instinctively turning toward the barracks, some distance to the right and far below.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From this opening--formerly for cannon in defense of the _fenils_, and the _poulain_, or planking for the hoisting of goods--he leaned far out, his glance instinctively turning toward the barracks, some distance to the right and far below.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading From this opening--formerly for cannon in defense of the _fenils_, and the _poulain_, or planking for the hoisting of goods--he leaned far out, his glance instinctively turning toward the barracks, some distance to the right and far below.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading That his thoughts, however, moved not in accord with that deliberate stride, the brows impatiently knit, and the quick glances he continued to cast over his shoulder, bore testimony.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading From this opening--formerly for cannon in defense of the _fenils_, and the _poulain_, or planking for the hoisting of goods--he leaned far out, his glance instinctively turning toward the barracks, some distance to the right and far below.
guard-house
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From this reading AT THE VERGE OF THE APERTURE The footfall of the Black Seigneur, near the guard-house of the dungeons, was measured, yet noiseless, as he stepped on the soft earth, alongside the stone walk, now toward the passage in the direction of the wheel-room, then back into the little square.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nevertheless he appeared not satisfied; and had stepped out into the court again, when some sound he heard, or fancied, sent him quickly to an embrasure in the wall.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Stopping at length near the Tour Bernard, he looked fixedly down at the town, wrapped in a stillness that should have reassured him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AT THE VERGE OF THE APERTURE The footfall of the Black Seigneur, near the guard-house of the dungeons, was measured, yet noiseless, as he stepped on the soft earth, alongside the stone walk, now toward the passage in the direction of the wheel-room, then back into the little square.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Nevertheless he appeared not satisfied; and had stepped out into the court again, when some sound he heard, or fancied, sent him quickly to an embrasure in the wall.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Stopping at length near the Tour Bernard, he looked fixedly down at the town, wrapped in a stillness that should have reassured him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That his thoughts, however, moved not in accord with that deliberate stride, the brows impatiently knit, and the quick glances he continued to cast over his shoulder, bore testimony.
hoistingverbUS /ˈhɔɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading From this opening--formerly for cannon in defense of the _fenils_, and the _poulain_, or planking for the hoisting of goods--he leaned far out, his glance instinctively turning toward the barracks, some distance to the right and far below.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading That his thoughts, however, moved not in accord with that deliberate stride, the brows impatiently knit, and the quick glances he continued to cast over his shoulder, bore testimony.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading That his thoughts, however, moved not in accord with that deliberate stride, the brows impatiently knit, and the quick glances he continued to cast over his shoulder, bore testimony.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT THE VERGE OF THE APERTURE The footfall of the Black Seigneur, near the guard-house of the dungeons, was measured, yet noiseless, as he stepped on the soft earth, alongside the stone walk, now toward the passage in the direction of the wheel-room, then back into the little square.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading From this opening--formerly for cannon in defense of the _fenils_, and the _poulain_, or planking for the hoisting of goods--he leaned far out, his glance instinctively turning toward the barracks, some distance to the right and far below.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading AT THE VERGE OF THE APERTURE The footfall of the Black Seigneur, near the guard-house of the dungeons, was measured, yet noiseless, as he stepped on the soft earth, alongside the stone walk, now toward the passage in the direction of the wheel-room, then back into the little square.
knitverbUS /nɪt/
make (textiles) by knitting
From this reading That his thoughts, however, moved not in accord with that deliberate stride, the brows impatiently knit, and the quick glances he continued to cast over his shoulder, bore testimony.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading From this opening--formerly for cannon in defense of the _fenils_, and the _poulain_, or planking for the hoisting of goods--he leaned far out, his glance instinctively turning toward the barracks, some distance to the right and far below.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Stopping at length near the Tour Bernard, he looked fixedly down at the town, wrapped in a stillness that should have reassured him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AT THE VERGE OF THE APERTURE The footfall of the Black Seigneur, near the guard-house of the dungeons, was measured, yet noiseless, as he stepped on the soft earth, alongside the stone walk, now toward the passage in the direction of the wheel-room, then back into the little square.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Stopping at length near the Tour Bernard, he looked fixedly down at the town, wrapped in a stillness that should have reassured him.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading AT THE VERGE OF THE APERTURE The footfall of the Black Seigneur, near the guard-house of the dungeons, was measured, yet noiseless, as he stepped on the soft earth, alongside the stone walk, now toward the passage in the direction of the wheel-room, then back into the little square.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading That his thoughts, however, moved not in accord with that deliberate stride, the brows impatiently knit, and the quick glances he continued to cast over his shoulder, bore testimony.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading AT THE VERGE OF THE APERTURE The footfall of the Black Seigneur, near the guard-house of the dungeons, was measured, yet noiseless, as he stepped on the soft earth, alongside the stone walk, now toward the passage in the direction of the wheel-room, then back into the little square.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless he appeared not satisfied; and had stepped out into the court again, when some sound he heard, or fancied, sent him quickly to an embrasure in the wall.
noiselessadjective
making no sound
From this reading AT THE VERGE OF THE APERTURE The footfall of the Black Seigneur, near the guard-house of the dungeons, was measured, yet noiseless, as he stepped on the soft earth, alongside the stone walk, now toward the passage in the direction of the wheel-room, then back into the little square.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That his thoughts, however, moved not in accord with that deliberate stride, the brows impatiently knit, and the quick glances he continued to cast over his shoulder, bore testimony.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading AT THE VERGE OF THE APERTURE The footfall of the Black Seigneur, near the guard-house of the dungeons, was measured, yet noiseless, as he stepped on the soft earth, alongside the stone walk, now toward the passage in the direction of the wheel-room, then back into the little square.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE VERGE OF THE APERTURE The footfall of the Black Seigneur, near the guard-house of the dungeons, was measured, yet noiseless, as he stepped on the soft earth, alongside the stone walk, now toward the passage in the direction of the wheel-room, then back into the little square.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AT THE VERGE OF THE APERTURE The footfall of the Black Seigneur, near the guard-house of the dungeons, was measured, yet noiseless, as he stepped on the soft earth, alongside the stone walk, now toward the passage in the direction of the wheel-room, then back into the little square.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading From this opening--formerly for cannon in defense of the _fenils_, and the _poulain_, or planking for the hoisting of goods--he leaned far out, his glance instinctively turning toward the barracks, some distance to the right and far below.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Nevertheless he appeared not satisfied; and had stepped out into the court again, when some sound he heard, or fancied, sent him quickly to an embrasure in the wall.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Nevertheless he appeared not satisfied; and had stepped out into the court again, when some sound he heard, or fancied, sent him quickly to an embrasure in the wall.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading That his thoughts, however, moved not in accord with that deliberate stride, the brows impatiently knit, and the quick glances he continued to cast over his shoulder, bore testimony.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading AT THE VERGE OF THE APERTURE The footfall of the Black Seigneur, near the guard-house of the dungeons, was measured, yet noiseless, as he stepped on the soft earth, alongside the stone walk, now toward the passage in the direction of the wheel-room, then back into the little square.
plankingnounUS /ˈplæŋkɪŋ/
planks collectively; a quantity of planks
From this reading From this opening--formerly for cannon in defense of the _fenils_, and the _poulain_, or planking for the hoisting of goods--he leaned far out, his glance instinctively turning toward the barracks, some distance to the right and far below.
poulain
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From this reading From this opening--formerly for cannon in defense of the _fenils_, and the _poulain_, or planking for the hoisting of goods--he leaned far out, his glance instinctively turning toward the barracks, some distance to the right and far below.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading That his thoughts, however, moved not in accord with that deliberate stride, the brows impatiently knit, and the quick glances he continued to cast over his shoulder, bore testimony.
with speed
From this reading Nevertheless he appeared not satisfied; and had stepped out into the court again, when some sound he heard, or fancied, sent him quickly to an embrasure in the wall.
reassuredadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrd/
having confidence restored; freed from anxiety
From this reading Stopping at length near the Tour Bernard, he looked fixedly down at the town, wrapped in a stillness that should have reassured him.
precisely, exactly
From this reading From this opening--formerly for cannon in defense of the _fenils_, and the _poulain_, or planking for the hoisting of goods--he leaned far out, his glance instinctively turning toward the barracks, some distance to the right and far below.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Nevertheless he appeared not satisfied; and had stepped out into the court again, when some sound he heard, or fancied, sent him quickly to an embrasure in the wall.
Seigneurnoun
a man of rank in the ancient regime
From this reading AT THE VERGE OF THE APERTURE The footfall of the Black Seigneur, near the guard-house of the dungeons, was measured, yet noiseless, as he stepped on the soft earth, alongside the stone walk, now toward the passage in the direction of the wheel-room, then back into the little square.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Nevertheless he appeared not satisfied; and had stepped out into the court again, when some sound he heard, or fancied, sent him quickly to an embrasure in the wall.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Stopping at length near the Tour Bernard, he looked fixedly down at the town, wrapped in a stillness that should have reassured him.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading That his thoughts, however, moved not in accord with that deliberate stride, the brows impatiently knit, and the quick glances he continued to cast over his shoulder, bore testimony.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading AT THE VERGE OF THE APERTURE The footfall of the Black Seigneur, near the guard-house of the dungeons, was measured, yet noiseless, as he stepped on the soft earth, alongside the stone walk, now toward the passage in the direction of the wheel-room, then back into the little square.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Nevertheless he appeared not satisfied; and had stepped out into the court again, when some sound he heard, or fancied, sent him quickly to an embrasure in the wall.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Nevertheless he appeared not satisfied; and had stepped out into the court again, when some sound he heard, or fancied, sent him quickly to an embrasure in the wall.
make square
From this reading AT THE VERGE OF THE APERTURE The footfall of the Black Seigneur, near the guard-house of the dungeons, was measured, yet noiseless, as he stepped on the soft earth, alongside the stone walk, now toward the passage in the direction of the wheel-room, then back into the little square.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading AT THE VERGE OF THE APERTURE The footfall of the Black Seigneur, near the guard-house of the dungeons, was measured, yet noiseless, as he stepped on the soft earth, alongside the stone walk, now toward the passage in the direction of the wheel-room, then back into the little square.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading Stopping at length near the Tour Bernard, he looked fixedly down at the town, wrapped in a stillness that should have reassured him.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading AT THE VERGE OF THE APERTURE The footfall of the Black Seigneur, near the guard-house of the dungeons, was measured, yet noiseless, as he stepped on the soft earth, alongside the stone walk, now toward the passage in the direction of the wheel-room, then back into the little square.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading Stopping at length near the Tour Bernard, he looked fixedly down at the town, wrapped in a stillness that should have reassured him.
stridenounUS /straɪd/
a step in walking or running
From this reading That his thoughts, however, moved not in accord with that deliberate stride, the brows impatiently knit, and the quick glances he continued to cast over his shoulder, bore testimony.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading That his thoughts, however, moved not in accord with that deliberate stride, the brows impatiently knit, and the quick glances he continued to cast over his shoulder, bore testimony.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That his thoughts, however, moved not in accord with that deliberate stride, the brows impatiently knit, and the quick glances he continued to cast over his shoulder, bore testimony.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE VERGE OF THE APERTURE The footfall of the Black Seigneur, near the guard-house of the dungeons, was measured, yet noiseless, as he stepped on the soft earth, alongside the stone walk, now toward the passage in the direction of the wheel-room, then back into the little square.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading AT THE VERGE OF THE APERTURE The footfall of the Black Seigneur, near the guard-house of the dungeons, was measured, yet noiseless, as he stepped on the soft earth, alongside the stone walk, now toward the passage in the direction of the wheel-room, then back into the little square.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading From this opening--formerly for cannon in defense of the _fenils_, and the _poulain_, or planking for the hoisting of goods--he leaned far out, his glance instinctively turning toward the barracks, some distance to the right and far below.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading That his thoughts, however, moved not in accord with that deliberate stride, the brows impatiently knit, and the quick glances he continued to cast over his shoulder, bore testimony.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That his thoughts, however, moved not in accord with that deliberate stride, the brows impatiently knit, and the quick glances he continued to cast over his shoulder, bore testimony.
TournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading Stopping at length near the Tour Bernard, he looked fixedly down at the town, wrapped in a stillness that should have reassured him.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading AT THE VERGE OF THE APERTURE The footfall of the Black Seigneur, near the guard-house of the dungeons, was measured, yet noiseless, as he stepped on the soft earth, alongside the stone walk, now toward the passage in the direction of the wheel-room, then back into the little square.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Stopping at length near the Tour Bernard, he looked fixedly down at the town, wrapped in a stillness that should have reassured him.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading From this opening--formerly for cannon in defense of the _fenils_, and the _poulain_, or planking for the hoisting of goods--he leaned far out, his glance instinctively turning toward the barracks, some distance to the right and far below.
VERGEnounUS /vɜːrdʒ/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading AT THE VERGE OF THE APERTURE The footfall of the Black Seigneur, near the guard-house of the dungeons, was measured, yet noiseless, as he stepped on the soft earth, alongside the stone walk, now toward the passage in the direction of the wheel-room, then back into the little square.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading AT THE VERGE OF THE APERTURE The footfall of the Black Seigneur, near the guard-house of the dungeons, was measured, yet noiseless, as he stepped on the soft earth, alongside the stone walk, now toward the passage in the direction of the wheel-room, then back into the little square.
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 Nevertheless he appeared not satisfied; and had stepped out into the court again, when some sound he heard, or fancied, sent him quickly to an embrasure in the wall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT THE VERGE OF THE APERTURE The footfall of the Black Seigneur, near the guard-house of the dungeons, was measured, yet noiseless, as he stepped on the soft earth, alongside the stone walk, now toward the passage in the direction of the wheel-room, then back into the little square.
wheel-room
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From this reading AT THE VERGE OF THE APERTURE The footfall of the Black Seigneur, near the guard-house of the dungeons, was measured, yet noiseless, as he stepped on the soft earth, alongside the stone walk, now toward the passage in the direction of the wheel-room, then back into the little square.
at the time that
From this reading Nevertheless he appeared not satisfied; and had stepped out into the court again, when some sound he heard, or fancied, sent him quickly to an embrasure in the wall.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That his thoughts, however, moved not in accord with that deliberate stride, the brows impatiently knit, and the quick glances he continued to cast over his shoulder, bore testimony.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Stopping at length near the Tour Bernard, he looked fixedly down at the town, wrapped in a stillness that should have reassured him.
but in spite of that
From this reading AT THE VERGE OF THE APERTURE The footfall of the Black Seigneur, near the guard-house of the dungeons, was measured, yet noiseless, as he stepped on the soft earth, alongside the stone walk, now toward the passage in the direction of the wheel-room, then back into the little square.
