Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading It was a true stronghold, partly cut out of the rock, such as used formerly to be called a _chateau d'ambuscade_.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Following Sperver, who ascended the staircase with rapid steps, I was still able to convince myself that the Castle of Nideck had not an undeserved reputation.

(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far

From this reading Its lofty vaulted arches re-echoed afar with our steps, and the outside air blowing with sharp gusts through the loopholes--narrow slits made for the archers of former days--caused our torches to flare and flicker from space to space over the faintly-illuminated protruding lines of the arches as they caught the uncertain light.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Its lofty vaulted arches re-echoed afar with our steps, and the outside air blowing with sharp gusts through the loopholes--narrow slits made for the archers of former days--caused our torches to flare and flicker from space to space over the faintly-illuminated protruding lines of the arches as they caught the uncertain light.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Following Sperver, who ascended the staircase with rapid steps, I was still able to convince myself that the Castle of Nideck had not an undeserved reputation.

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

From this reading Its lofty vaulted arches re-echoed afar with our steps, and the outside air blowing with sharp gusts through the loopholes--narrow slits made for the archers of former days--caused our torches to flare and flicker from space to space over the faintly-illuminated protruding lines of the arches as they caught the uncertain light.

plural of “archer” — a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow

From this reading Its lofty vaulted arches re-echoed afar with our steps, and the outside air blowing with sharp gusts through the loopholes--narrow slits made for the archers of former days--caused our torches to flare and flicker from space to space over the faintly-illuminated protruding lines of the arches as they caught the uncertain light.

plural of “arch” — a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening

From this reading Its lofty vaulted arches re-echoed afar with our steps, and the outside air blowing with sharp gusts through the loopholes--narrow slits made for the archers of former days--caused our torches to flare and flicker from space to space over the faintly-illuminated protruding lines of the arches as they caught the uncertain light.

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

From this reading It was a true stronghold, partly cut out of the rock, such as used formerly to be called a _chateau d'ambuscade_.

past form of “ascend” — travel up

From this reading Following Sperver, who ascended the staircase with rapid steps, I was still able to convince myself that the Castle of Nideck had not an undeserved reputation.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It was a true stronghold, partly cut out of the rock, such as used formerly to be called a _chateau d'ambuscade_.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading Its lofty vaulted arches re-echoed afar with our steps, and the outside air blowing with sharp gusts through the loopholes--narrow slits made for the archers of former days--caused our torches to flare and flicker from space to space over the faintly-illuminated protruding lines of the arches as they caught the uncertain light.

not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty

From this reading He turned now to the right and now to the left, and I followed him breathless.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It was a true stronghold, partly cut out of the rock, such as used formerly to be called a _chateau d'ambuscade_.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Following Sperver, who ascended the staircase with rapid steps, I was still able to convince myself that the Castle of Nideck had not an undeserved reputation.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Its lofty vaulted arches re-echoed afar with our steps, and the outside air blowing with sharp gusts through the loopholes--narrow slits made for the archers of former days--caused our torches to flare and flicker from space to space over the faintly-illuminated protruding lines of the arches as they caught the uncertain light.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading Its lofty vaulted arches re-echoed afar with our steps, and the outside air blowing with sharp gusts through the loopholes--narrow slits made for the archers of former days--caused our torches to flare and flicker from space to space over the faintly-illuminated protruding lines of the arches as they caught the uncertain light.

an impressive country house (or castle) in France

From this reading It was a true stronghold, partly cut out of the rock, such as used formerly to be called a _chateau d'ambuscade_.

make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something

From this reading Following Sperver, who ascended the staircase with rapid steps, I was still able to convince myself that the Castle of Nideck had not an undeserved reputation.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Sperver knew every nook and corner of this vast place.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading It was a true stronghold, partly cut out of the rock, such as used formerly to be called a _chateau d'ambuscade_.

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From this reading It was a true stronghold, partly cut out of the rock, such as used formerly to be called a _chateau d'ambuscade_.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Its lofty vaulted arches re-echoed afar with our steps, and the outside air blowing with sharp gusts through the loopholes--narrow slits made for the archers of former days--caused our torches to flare and flicker from space to space over the faintly-illuminated protruding lines of the arches as they caught the uncertain light.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Sperver knew every nook and corner of this vast place.

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From this reading Its lofty vaulted arches re-echoed afar with our steps, and the outside air blowing with sharp gusts through the loopholes--narrow slits made for the archers of former days--caused our torches to flare and flicker from space to space over the faintly-illuminated protruding lines of the arches as they caught the uncertain light.

a shape that spreads outward

From this reading Its lofty vaulted arches re-echoed afar with our steps, and the outside air blowing with sharp gusts through the loopholes--narrow slits made for the archers of former days--caused our torches to flare and flicker from space to space over the faintly-illuminated protruding lines of the arches as they caught the uncertain light.

move back and forth very rapidly

From this reading Its lofty vaulted arches re-echoed afar with our steps, and the outside air blowing with sharp gusts through the loopholes--narrow slits made for the archers of former days--caused our torches to flare and flicker from space to space over the faintly-illuminated protruding lines of the arches as they caught the uncertain light.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading He turned now to the right and now to the left, and I followed him breathless.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Following Sperver, who ascended the staircase with rapid steps, I was still able to convince myself that the Castle of Nideck had not an undeserved reputation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Its lofty vaulted arches re-echoed afar with our steps, and the outside air blowing with sharp gusts through the loopholes--narrow slits made for the archers of former days--caused our torches to flare and flicker from space to space over the faintly-illuminated protruding lines of the arches as they caught the uncertain light.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Its lofty vaulted arches re-echoed afar with our steps, and the outside air blowing with sharp gusts through the loopholes--narrow slits made for the archers of former days--caused our torches to flare and flicker from space to space over the faintly-illuminated protruding lines of the arches as they caught the uncertain light.

at a previous time

From this reading It was a true stronghold, partly cut out of the rock, such as used formerly to be called a _chateau d'ambuscade_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Its lofty vaulted arches re-echoed afar with our steps, and the outside air blowing with sharp gusts through the loopholes--narrow slits made for the archers of former days--caused our torches to flare and flicker from space to space over the faintly-illuminated protruding lines of the arches as they caught the uncertain light.

plural of “gust” — a strong current of air

From this reading Its lofty vaulted arches re-echoed afar with our steps, and the outside air blowing with sharp gusts through the loopholes--narrow slits made for the archers of former days--caused our torches to flare and flicker from space to space over the faintly-illuminated protruding lines of the arches as they caught the uncertain light.

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

From this reading Following Sperver, who ascended the staircase with rapid steps, I was still able to convince myself that the Castle of Nideck had not an undeserved reputation.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He turned now to the right and now to the left, and I followed him breathless.

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

From this reading He turned now to the right and now to the left, and I followed him breathless.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Following Sperver, who ascended the staircase with rapid steps, I was still able to convince myself that the Castle of Nideck had not an undeserved reputation.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a true stronghold, partly cut out of the rock, such as used formerly to be called a _chateau d'ambuscade_.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Its lofty vaulted arches re-echoed afar with our steps, and the outside air blowing with sharp gusts through the loopholes--narrow slits made for the archers of former days--caused our torches to flare and flicker from space to space over the faintly-illuminated protruding lines of the arches as they caught the uncertain light.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Sperver knew every nook and corner of this vast place.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading He turned now to the right and now to the left, and I followed him breathless.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Its lofty vaulted arches re-echoed afar with our steps, and the outside air blowing with sharp gusts through the loopholes--narrow slits made for the archers of former days--caused our torches to flare and flicker from space to space over the faintly-illuminated protruding lines of the arches as they caught the uncertain light.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Its lofty vaulted arches re-echoed afar with our steps, and the outside air blowing with sharp gusts through the loopholes--narrow slits made for the archers of former days--caused our torches to flare and flicker from space to space over the faintly-illuminated protruding lines of the arches as they caught the uncertain light.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading Its lofty vaulted arches re-echoed afar with our steps, and the outside air blowing with sharp gusts through the loopholes--narrow slits made for the archers of former days--caused our torches to flare and flicker from space to space over the faintly-illuminated protruding lines of the arches as they caught the uncertain light.

plural of “loophole” — an ambiguity (especially one in the text of a law or contract) that makes it possible to evade a difficulty or obligation

From this reading Its lofty vaulted arches re-echoed afar with our steps, and the outside air blowing with sharp gusts through the loopholes--narrow slits made for the archers of former days--caused our torches to flare and flicker from space to space over the faintly-illuminated protruding lines of the arches as they caught the uncertain light.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Its lofty vaulted arches re-echoed afar with our steps, and the outside air blowing with sharp gusts through the loopholes--narrow slits made for the archers of former days--caused our torches to flare and flicker from space to space over the faintly-illuminated protruding lines of the arches as they caught the uncertain light.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading Following Sperver, who ascended the staircase with rapid steps, I was still able to convince myself that the Castle of Nideck had not an undeserved reputation.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Its lofty vaulted arches re-echoed afar with our steps, and the outside air blowing with sharp gusts through the loopholes--narrow slits made for the archers of former days--caused our torches to flare and flicker from space to space over the faintly-illuminated protruding lines of the arches as they caught the uncertain light.

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From this reading Following Sperver, who ascended the staircase with rapid steps, I was still able to convince myself that the Castle of Nideck had not an undeserved reputation.

a sheltered and secluded place

From this reading Sperver knew every nook and corner of this vast place.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Following Sperver, who ascended the staircase with rapid steps, I was still able to convince myself that the Castle of Nideck had not an undeserved reputation.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He turned now to the right and now to the left, and I followed him breathless.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Following Sperver, who ascended the staircase with rapid steps, I was still able to convince myself that the Castle of Nideck had not an undeserved reputation.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Its lofty vaulted arches re-echoed afar with our steps, and the outside air blowing with sharp gusts through the loopholes--narrow slits made for the archers of former days--caused our torches to flare and flicker from space to space over the faintly-illuminated protruding lines of the arches as they caught the uncertain light.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was a true stronghold, partly cut out of the rock, such as used formerly to be called a _chateau d'ambuscade_.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Its lofty vaulted arches re-echoed afar with our steps, and the outside air blowing with sharp gusts through the loopholes--narrow slits made for the archers of former days--caused our torches to flare and flicker from space to space over the faintly-illuminated protruding lines of the arches as they caught the uncertain light.

above and across; more than

From this reading Its lofty vaulted arches re-echoed afar with our steps, and the outside air blowing with sharp gusts through the loopholes--narrow slits made for the archers of former days--caused our torches to flare and flicker from space to space over the faintly-illuminated protruding lines of the arches as they caught the uncertain light.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading It was a true stronghold, partly cut out of the rock, such as used formerly to be called a _chateau d'ambuscade_.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Sperver knew every nook and corner of this vast place.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading Its lofty vaulted arches re-echoed afar with our steps, and the outside air blowing with sharp gusts through the loopholes--narrow slits made for the archers of former days--caused our torches to flare and flicker from space to space over the faintly-illuminated protruding lines of the arches as they caught the uncertain light.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading Following Sperver, who ascended the staircase with rapid steps, I was still able to convince myself that the Castle of Nideck had not an undeserved reputation.

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

From this reading Its lofty vaulted arches re-echoed afar with our steps, and the outside air blowing with sharp gusts through the loopholes--narrow slits made for the archers of former days--caused our torches to flare and flicker from space to space over the faintly-illuminated protruding lines of the arches as they caught the uncertain light.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading Following Sperver, who ascended the staircase with rapid steps, I was still able to convince myself that the Castle of Nideck had not an undeserved reputation.

precisely, exactly

From this reading He turned now to the right and now to the left, and I followed him breathless.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading It was a true stronghold, partly cut out of the rock, such as used formerly to be called a _chateau d'ambuscade_.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading Its lofty vaulted arches re-echoed afar with our steps, and the outside air blowing with sharp gusts through the loopholes--narrow slits made for the archers of former days--caused our torches to flare and flicker from space to space over the faintly-illuminated protruding lines of the arches as they caught the uncertain light.

plural of “slit” — a long narrow opening

From this reading Its lofty vaulted arches re-echoed afar with our steps, and the outside air blowing with sharp gusts through the loopholes--narrow slits made for the archers of former days--caused our torches to flare and flicker from space to space over the faintly-illuminated protruding lines of the arches as they caught the uncertain light.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Its lofty vaulted arches re-echoed afar with our steps, and the outside air blowing with sharp gusts through the loopholes--narrow slits made for the archers of former days--caused our torches to flare and flicker from space to space over the faintly-illuminated protruding lines of the arches as they caught the uncertain light.

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

From this reading Following Sperver, who ascended the staircase with rapid steps, I was still able to convince myself that the Castle of Nideck had not an undeserved reputation.

a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading Following Sperver, who ascended the staircase with rapid steps, I was still able to convince myself that the Castle of Nideck had not an undeserved reputation.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Following Sperver, who ascended the staircase with rapid steps, I was still able to convince myself that the Castle of Nideck had not an undeserved reputation.

not in physical motion

From this reading Following Sperver, who ascended the staircase with rapid steps, I was still able to convince myself that the Castle of Nideck had not an undeserved reputation.

a strongly fortified defensive structure

From this reading It was a true stronghold, partly cut out of the rock, such as used formerly to be called a _chateau d'ambuscade_.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was a true stronghold, partly cut out of the rock, such as used formerly to be called a _chateau d'ambuscade_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Following Sperver, who ascended the staircase with rapid steps, I was still able to convince myself that the Castle of Nideck had not an undeserved reputation.

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

From this reading Following Sperver, who ascended the staircase with rapid steps, I was still able to convince myself that the Castle of Nideck had not an undeserved reputation.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Its lofty vaulted arches re-echoed afar with our steps, and the outside air blowing with sharp gusts through the loopholes--narrow slits made for the archers of former days--caused our torches to flare and flicker from space to space over the faintly-illuminated protruding lines of the arches as they caught the uncertain light.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Sperver knew every nook and corner of this vast place.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Its lofty vaulted arches re-echoed afar with our steps, and the outside air blowing with sharp gusts through the loopholes--narrow slits made for the archers of former days--caused our torches to flare and flicker from space to space over the faintly-illuminated protruding lines of the arches as they caught the uncertain light.

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

From this reading Following Sperver, who ascended the staircase with rapid steps, I was still able to convince myself that the Castle of Nideck had not an undeserved reputation.

plural of “torch” — a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance

From this reading Its lofty vaulted arches re-echoed afar with our steps, and the outside air blowing with sharp gusts through the loopholes--narrow slits made for the archers of former days--caused our torches to flare and flicker from space to space over the faintly-illuminated protruding lines of the arches as they caught the uncertain light.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It was a true stronghold, partly cut out of the rock, such as used formerly to be called a _chateau d'ambuscade_.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading He turned now to the right and now to the left, and I followed him breathless.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading Its lofty vaulted arches re-echoed afar with our steps, and the outside air blowing with sharp gusts through the loopholes--narrow slits made for the archers of former days--caused our torches to flare and flicker from space to space over the faintly-illuminated protruding lines of the arches as they caught the uncertain light.

not deserved or earned

From this reading Following Sperver, who ascended the staircase with rapid steps, I was still able to convince myself that the Castle of Nideck had not an undeserved reputation.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading It was a true stronghold, partly cut out of the rock, such as used formerly to be called a _chateau d'ambuscade_.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Sperver knew every nook and corner of this vast place.

having a hemispherical vault or dome

From this reading Its lofty vaulted arches re-echoed afar with our steps, and the outside air blowing with sharp gusts through the loopholes--narrow slits made for the archers of former days--caused our torches to flare and flicker from space to space over the faintly-illuminated protruding lines of the arches as they caught the uncertain light.

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

From this reading Following Sperver, who ascended the staircase with rapid steps, I was still able to convince myself that the Castle of Nideck had not an undeserved reputation.

which person or people

From this reading Following Sperver, who ascended the staircase with rapid steps, I was still able to convince myself that the Castle of Nideck had not an undeserved reputation.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Following Sperver, who ascended the staircase with rapid steps, I was still able to convince myself that the Castle of Nideck had not an undeserved reputation.