used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Opening a movable shelf in the bookcase, he disclosed a narrow passage, along which they proceeded till they came to a small back staircase, evidently communicating by a small outlet with the moat.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Mounting this staircase, Sir Richard unfastened a door, which admitted them to a dark corridor.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading A stifling sensation, caused by the close, oppressive atmosphere, affected Atherton, and vague terrors assailed him.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Opening a movable shelf in the bookcase, he disclosed a narrow passage, along which they proceeded till they came to a small back staircase, evidently communicating by a small outlet with the moat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A stifling sensation, caused by the close, oppressive atmosphere, affected Atherton, and vague terrors assailed him.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading From its appearance it was evident that this part of the mansion was shut up.
assailedverbUS /əˈseɪld/
past form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading A stifling sensation, caused by the close, oppressive atmosphere, affected Atherton, and vague terrors assailed him.
Atherton
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From this reading A stifling sensation, caused by the close, oppressive atmosphere, affected Atherton, and vague terrors assailed him.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading A stifling sensation, caused by the close, oppressive atmosphere, affected Atherton, and vague terrors assailed him.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Opening a movable shelf in the bookcase, he disclosed a narrow passage, along which they proceeded till they came to a small back staircase, evidently communicating by a small outlet with the moat.
bookcasenounUS /ˈbʊkkeɪs/
a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books
From this reading Opening a movable shelf in the bookcase, he disclosed a narrow passage, along which they proceeded till they came to a small back staircase, evidently communicating by a small outlet with the moat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Opening a movable shelf in the bookcase, he disclosed a narrow passage, along which they proceeded till they came to a small back staircase, evidently communicating by a small outlet with the moat.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Opening a movable shelf in the bookcase, he disclosed a narrow passage, along which they proceeded till they came to a small back staircase, evidently communicating by a small outlet with the moat.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading A stifling sensation, caused by the close, oppressive atmosphere, affected Atherton, and vague terrors assailed him.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS CHAMBER.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading A stifling sensation, caused by the close, oppressive atmosphere, affected Atherton, and vague terrors assailed him.
communicatingnounUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪŋ/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading Opening a movable shelf in the bookcase, he disclosed a narrow passage, along which they proceeded till they came to a small back staircase, evidently communicating by a small outlet with the moat.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading Mounting this staircase, Sir Richard unfastened a door, which admitted them to a dark corridor.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Mounting this staircase, Sir Richard unfastened a door, which admitted them to a dark corridor.
disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading Opening a movable shelf in the bookcase, he disclosed a narrow passage, along which they proceeded till they came to a small back staircase, evidently communicating by a small outlet with the moat.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Mounting this staircase, Sir Richard unfastened a door, which admitted them to a dark corridor.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading From its appearance it was evident that this part of the mansion was shut up.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Opening a movable shelf in the bookcase, he disclosed a narrow passage, along which they proceeded till they came to a small back staircase, evidently communicating by a small outlet with the moat.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From its appearance it was evident that this part of the mansion was shut up.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Opening a movable shelf in the bookcase, he disclosed a narrow passage, along which they proceeded till they came to a small back staircase, evidently communicating by a small outlet with the moat.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A stifling sensation, caused by the close, oppressive atmosphere, affected Atherton, and vague terrors assailed him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Opening a movable shelf in the bookcase, he disclosed a narrow passage, along which they proceeded till they came to a small back staircase, evidently communicating by a small outlet with the moat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From its appearance it was evident that this part of the mansion was shut up.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading From its appearance it was evident that this part of the mansion was shut up.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading From its appearance it was evident that this part of the mansion was shut up.
moatnounUS /moʊt/
ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water
From this reading Opening a movable shelf in the bookcase, he disclosed a narrow passage, along which they proceeded till they came to a small back staircase, evidently communicating by a small outlet with the moat.
MountingnounUS /ˈmaʊntɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading Mounting this staircase, Sir Richard unfastened a door, which admitted them to a dark corridor.
movableadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvəbəl/
(of personal property as opposed to real estate) can be moved from place to place (especially carried by hand)
From this reading Opening a movable shelf in the bookcase, he disclosed a narrow passage, along which they proceeded till they came to a small back staircase, evidently communicating by a small outlet with the moat.
of an obscure nature
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS CHAMBER.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Opening a movable shelf in the bookcase, he disclosed a narrow passage, along which they proceeded till they came to a small back staircase, evidently communicating by a small outlet with the moat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From its appearance it was evident that this part of the mansion was shut up.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Opening a movable shelf in the bookcase, he disclosed a narrow passage, along which they proceeded till they came to a small back staircase, evidently communicating by a small outlet with the moat.
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading A stifling sensation, caused by the close, oppressive atmosphere, affected Atherton, and vague terrors assailed him.
outletnounUS /ˈaʊtlet/
a place of business for retailing goods
From this reading Opening a movable shelf in the bookcase, he disclosed a narrow passage, along which they proceeded till they came to a small back staircase, evidently communicating by a small outlet with the moat.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading From its appearance it was evident that this part of the mansion was shut up.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Opening a movable shelf in the bookcase, he disclosed a narrow passage, along which they proceeded till they came to a small back staircase, evidently communicating by a small outlet with the moat.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Opening a movable shelf in the bookcase, he disclosed a narrow passage, along which they proceeded till they came to a small back staircase, evidently communicating by a small outlet with the moat.
Richard
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From this reading Mounting this staircase, Sir Richard unfastened a door, which admitted them to a dark corridor.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading A stifling sensation, caused by the close, oppressive atmosphere, affected Atherton, and vague terrors assailed him.
shelfnounUS /ʃelf/
A flat horizontal plane used to hold books or scrolls in a library.
From this reading Opening a movable shelf in the bookcase, he disclosed a narrow passage, along which they proceeded till they came to a small back staircase, evidently communicating by a small outlet with the moat.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading From its appearance it was evident that this part of the mansion was shut up.
term of address for a man
From this reading Mounting this staircase, Sir Richard unfastened a door, which admitted them to a dark corridor.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Opening a movable shelf in the bookcase, he disclosed a narrow passage, along which they proceeded till they came to a small back staircase, evidently communicating by a small outlet with the moat.
staircasenounUS /ˈsterkeɪs/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading Opening a movable shelf in the bookcase, he disclosed a narrow passage, along which they proceeded till they came to a small back staircase, evidently communicating by a small outlet with the moat.
stiflingnounUS /ˈstaɪflɪŋ/
forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
From this reading A stifling sensation, caused by the close, oppressive atmosphere, affected Atherton, and vague terrors assailed him.
terrorsnounUS /ˈterərz/
plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading A stifling sensation, caused by the close, oppressive atmosphere, affected Atherton, and vague terrors assailed him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From its appearance it was evident that this part of the mansion was shut up.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS CHAMBER.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mounting this staircase, Sir Richard unfastened a door, which admitted them to a dark corridor.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Opening a movable shelf in the bookcase, he disclosed a narrow passage, along which they proceeded till they came to a small back staircase, evidently communicating by a small outlet with the moat.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mounting this staircase, Sir Richard unfastened a door, which admitted them to a dark corridor.
up to a particular time
From this reading Opening a movable shelf in the bookcase, he disclosed a narrow passage, along which they proceeded till they came to a small back staircase, evidently communicating by a small outlet with the moat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Opening a movable shelf in the bookcase, he disclosed a narrow passage, along which they proceeded till they came to a small back staircase, evidently communicating by a small outlet with the moat.
unfastenedadjective
not closed or secured
From this reading Mounting this staircase, Sir Richard unfastened a door, which admitted them to a dark corridor.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading From its appearance it was evident that this part of the mansion was shut up.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading A stifling sensation, caused by the close, oppressive atmosphere, affected Atherton, and vague terrors assailed him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From its appearance it was evident that this part of the mansion was shut up.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Opening a movable shelf in the bookcase, he disclosed a narrow passage, along which they proceeded till they came to a small back staircase, evidently communicating by a small outlet with the moat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Opening a movable shelf in the bookcase, he disclosed a narrow passage, along which they proceeded till they came to a small back staircase, evidently communicating by a small outlet with the moat.
