adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Santa Casa, or Inquisition of Goa, is situated on one side of a large square, called the Terra di Sabaio.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Behind these apartments are the cells and dungeons of the Inquisition; they are in two long galleries, with double doors to each, and are about ten feet square.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Previous to continuing our narrative, it may be as well to give our readers some little insight into the nature, ceremonies, and regulations of the Inquisition; and in describing that of Goa, we may be said to describe all others, with very trifling, if any, variation.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Previous to continuing our narrative, it may be as well to give our readers some little insight into the nature, ceremonies, and regulations of the Inquisition; and in describing that of Goa, we may be said to describe all others, with very trifling, if any, variation.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Previous to continuing our narrative, it may be as well to give our readers some little insight into the nature, ceremonies, and regulations of the Inquisition; and in describing that of Goa, we may be said to describe all others, with very trifling, if any, variation.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading The side-doors lead to spacious and handsome apartments for the Inquisitors, and officers attached to the establishment.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Behind these apartments are the cells and dungeons of the Inquisition; they are in two long galleries, with double doors to each, and are about ten feet square.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Previous to continuing our narrative, it may be as well to give our readers some little insight into the nature, ceremonies, and regulations of the Inquisition; and in describing that of Goa, we may be said to describe all others, with very trifling, if any, variation.
attachedadjectiveUS /əˈtætʃt/
being joined in close association
From this reading The side-doors lead to spacious and handsome apartments for the Inquisitors, and officers attached to the establishment.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Previous to continuing our narrative, it may be as well to give our readers some little insight into the nature, ceremonies, and regulations of the Inquisition; and in describing that of Goa, we may be said to describe all others, with very trifling, if any, variation.
BehindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Behind these apartments are the cells and dungeons of the Inquisition; they are in two long galleries, with double doors to each, and are about ten feet square.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading It is a massive handsome pile of stone buildings, with three doors in the front: the centre one is larger than the two lateral, and it is through the centre door that you go into the Hall of Judgment.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The Santa Casa, or Inquisition of Goa, is situated on one side of a large square, called the Terra di Sabaio.
Casa
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From this reading The Santa Casa, or Inquisition of Goa, is situated on one side of a large square, called the Terra di Sabaio.
cellsnounUS /selz/
plural of “cell” — any small compartment
From this reading Behind these apartments are the cells and dungeons of the Inquisition; they are in two long galleries, with double doors to each, and are about ten feet square.
centrenounUS /ˈsentər/
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading It is a massive handsome pile of stone buildings, with three doors in the front: the centre one is larger than the two lateral, and it is through the centre door that you go into the Hall of Judgment.
ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/
plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Previous to continuing our narrative, it may be as well to give our readers some little insight into the nature, ceremonies, and regulations of the Inquisition; and in describing that of Goa, we may be said to describe all others, with very trifling, if any, variation.
continuingadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/
remaining in force or being carried on without letup
From this reading Previous to continuing our narrative, it may be as well to give our readers some little insight into the nature, ceremonies, and regulations of the Inquisition; and in describing that of Goa, we may be said to describe all others, with very trifling, if any, variation.
describeverbUS /dɪˈskraɪb/
give a description of
From this reading Previous to continuing our narrative, it may be as well to give our readers some little insight into the nature, ceremonies, and regulations of the Inquisition; and in describing that of Goa, we may be said to describe all others, with very trifling, if any, variation.
describingverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading Previous to continuing our narrative, it may be as well to give our readers some little insight into the nature, ceremonies, and regulations of the Inquisition; and in describing that of Goa, we may be said to describe all others, with very trifling, if any, variation.
di
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From this reading The Santa Casa, or Inquisition of Goa, is situated on one side of a large square, called the Terra di Sabaio.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It is a massive handsome pile of stone buildings, with three doors in the front: the centre one is larger than the two lateral, and it is through the centre door that you go into the Hall of Judgment.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It is a massive handsome pile of stone buildings, with three doors in the front: the centre one is larger than the two lateral, and it is through the centre door that you go into the Hall of Judgment.
doubleverbUS /ˈdʌbəl/
increase twofold
From this reading Behind these apartments are the cells and dungeons of the Inquisition; they are in two long galleries, with double doors to each, and are about ten feet square.
dungeonsnounUS /ˈdʌndʒənz/
plural of “dungeon” — the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
From this reading Behind these apartments are the cells and dungeons of the Inquisition; they are in two long galleries, with double doors to each, and are about ten feet square.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Behind these apartments are the cells and dungeons of the Inquisition; they are in two long galleries, with double doors to each, and are about ten feet square.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading The side-doors lead to spacious and handsome apartments for the Inquisitors, and officers attached to the establishment.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Behind these apartments are the cells and dungeons of the Inquisition; they are in two long galleries, with double doors to each, and are about ten feet square.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The side-doors lead to spacious and handsome apartments for the Inquisitors, and officers attached to the establishment.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It is a massive handsome pile of stone buildings, with three doors in the front: the centre one is larger than the two lateral, and it is through the centre door that you go into the Hall of Judgment.
galleriesnounUS /ˈɡæləriz/
plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading Behind these apartments are the cells and dungeons of the Inquisition; they are in two long galleries, with double doors to each, and are about ten feet square.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Previous to continuing our narrative, it may be as well to give our readers some little insight into the nature, ceremonies, and regulations of the Inquisition; and in describing that of Goa, we may be said to describe all others, with very trifling, if any, variation.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It is a massive handsome pile of stone buildings, with three doors in the front: the centre one is larger than the two lateral, and it is through the centre door that you go into the Hall of Judgment.
GoanounUS /ˈɡoʊə/
a state of southwestern India; a former Portuguese colony
From this reading Previous to continuing our narrative, it may be as well to give our readers some little insight into the nature, ceremonies, and regulations of the Inquisition; and in describing that of Goa, we may be said to describe all others, with very trifling, if any, variation.
HallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading It is a massive handsome pile of stone buildings, with three doors in the front: the centre one is larger than the two lateral, and it is through the centre door that you go into the Hall of Judgment.
handsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading It is a massive handsome pile of stone buildings, with three doors in the front: the centre one is larger than the two lateral, and it is through the centre door that you go into the Hall of Judgment.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Previous to continuing our narrative, it may be as well to give our readers some little insight into the nature, ceremonies, and regulations of the Inquisition; and in describing that of Goa, we may be said to describe all others, with very trifling, if any, variation.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Previous to continuing our narrative, it may be as well to give our readers some little insight into the nature, ceremonies, and regulations of the Inquisition; and in describing that of Goa, we may be said to describe all others, with very trifling, if any, variation.
InquisitionnounUS /ˌɪn.kwɪˈzɪʃ.ən/
A period of prolonged and intensive questioning or investigation.
From this reading Previous to continuing our narrative, it may be as well to give our readers some little insight into the nature, ceremonies, and regulations of the Inquisition; and in describing that of Goa, we may be said to describe all others, with very trifling, if any, variation.
InquisitorsnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwɪzətərz/
plural of “inquisitor” — a questioner who is excessively harsh
From this reading The side-doors lead to spacious and handsome apartments for the Inquisitors, and officers attached to the establishment.
insightnounUS /ˈɪnsaɪt/
clear or deep perception of a situation
From this reading Previous to continuing our narrative, it may be as well to give our readers some little insight into the nature, ceremonies, and regulations of the Inquisition; and in describing that of Goa, we may be said to describe all others, with very trifling, if any, variation.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Previous to continuing our narrative, it may be as well to give our readers some little insight into the nature, ceremonies, and regulations of the Inquisition; and in describing that of Goa, we may be said to describe all others, with very trifling, if any, variation.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Santa Casa, or Inquisition of Goa, is situated on one side of a large square, called the Terra di Sabaio.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Previous to continuing our narrative, it may be as well to give our readers some little insight into the nature, ceremonies, and regulations of the Inquisition; and in describing that of Goa, we may be said to describe all others, with very trifling, if any, variation.
JudgmentnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading It is a massive handsome pile of stone buildings, with three doors in the front: the centre one is larger than the two lateral, and it is through the centre door that you go into the Hall of Judgment.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Santa Casa, or Inquisition of Goa, is situated on one side of a large square, called the Terra di Sabaio.
largeradjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading It is a massive handsome pile of stone buildings, with three doors in the front: the centre one is larger than the two lateral, and it is through the centre door that you go into the Hall of Judgment.
lateraladjectiveUS /ˈlætərəl/
situated at or extending to the side
From this reading It is a massive handsome pile of stone buildings, with three doors in the front: the centre one is larger than the two lateral, and it is through the centre door that you go into the Hall of Judgment.
leadverbUS /led/
take somebody somewhere
From this reading The side-doors lead to spacious and handsome apartments for the Inquisitors, and officers attached to the establishment.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Previous to continuing our narrative, it may be as well to give our readers some little insight into the nature, ceremonies, and regulations of the Inquisition; and in describing that of Goa, we may be said to describe all others, with very trifling, if any, variation.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 Behind these apartments are the cells and dungeons of the Inquisition; they are in two long galleries, with double doors to each, and are about ten feet square.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading It is a massive handsome pile of stone buildings, with three doors in the front: the centre one is larger than the two lateral, and it is through the centre door that you go into the Hall of Judgment.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Previous to continuing our narrative, it may be as well to give our readers some little insight into the nature, ceremonies, and regulations of the Inquisition; and in describing that of Goa, we may be said to describe all others, with very trifling, if any, variation.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Previous to continuing our narrative, it may be as well to give our readers some little insight into the nature, ceremonies, and regulations of the Inquisition; and in describing that of Goa, we may be said to describe all others, with very trifling, if any, variation.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Previous to continuing our narrative, it may be as well to give our readers some little insight into the nature, ceremonies, and regulations of the Inquisition; and in describing that of Goa, we may be said to describe all others, with very trifling, if any, variation.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Previous to continuing our narrative, it may be as well to give our readers some little insight into the nature, ceremonies, and regulations of the Inquisition; and in describing that of Goa, we may be said to describe all others, with very trifling, if any, variation.
officersnounUS /ˈɔːfəsərz/
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The side-doors lead to spacious and handsome apartments for the Inquisitors, and officers attached to the establishment.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Santa Casa, or Inquisition of Goa, is situated on one side of a large square, called the Terra di Sabaio.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Santa Casa, or Inquisition of Goa, is situated on one side of a large square, called the Terra di Sabaio.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Santa Casa, or Inquisition of Goa, is situated on one side of a large square, called the Terra di Sabaio.
others
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From this reading Previous to continuing our narrative, it may be as well to give our readers some little insight into the nature, ceremonies, and regulations of the Inquisition; and in describing that of Goa, we may be said to describe all others, with very trifling, if any, variation.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Previous to continuing our narrative, it may be as well to give our readers some little insight into the nature, ceremonies, and regulations of the Inquisition; and in describing that of Goa, we may be said to describe all others, with very trifling, if any, variation.
pilenounUS /paɪl/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading It is a massive handsome pile of stone buildings, with three doors in the front: the centre one is larger than the two lateral, and it is through the centre door that you go into the Hall of Judgment.
PreviousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Previous to continuing our narrative, it may be as well to give our readers some little insight into the nature, ceremonies, and regulations of the Inquisition; and in describing that of Goa, we may be said to describe all others, with very trifling, if any, variation.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Previous to continuing our narrative, it may be as well to give our readers some little insight into the nature, ceremonies, and regulations of the Inquisition; and in describing that of Goa, we may be said to describe all others, with very trifling, if any, variation.
regulationsnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “regulation” — an authoritative rule
From this reading Previous to continuing our narrative, it may be as well to give our readers some little insight into the nature, ceremonies, and regulations of the Inquisition; and in describing that of Goa, we may be said to describe all others, with very trifling, if any, variation.
Sabaio
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From this reading The Santa Casa, or Inquisition of Goa, is situated on one side of a large square, called the Terra di Sabaio.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Previous to continuing our narrative, it may be as well to give our readers some little insight into the nature, ceremonies, and regulations of the Inquisition; and in describing that of Goa, we may be said to describe all others, with very trifling, if any, variation.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading The Santa Casa, or Inquisition of Goa, is situated on one side of a large square, called the Terra di Sabaio.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The Santa Casa, or Inquisition of Goa, is situated on one side of a large square, called the Terra di Sabaio.
side-doors
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From this reading The side-doors lead to spacious and handsome apartments for the Inquisitors, and officers attached to the establishment.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The Santa Casa, or Inquisition of Goa, is situated on one side of a large square, called the Terra di Sabaio.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Previous to continuing our narrative, it may be as well to give our readers some little insight into the nature, ceremonies, and regulations of the Inquisition; and in describing that of Goa, we may be said to describe all others, with very trifling, if any, variation.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading The side-doors lead to spacious and handsome apartments for the Inquisitors, and officers attached to the establishment.
squareverbUS /skwer/
make square
From this reading The Santa Casa, or Inquisition of Goa, is situated on one side of a large square, called the Terra di Sabaio.
stonenounUS /stoʊn/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading It is a massive handsome pile of stone buildings, with three doors in the front: the centre one is larger than the two lateral, and it is through the centre door that you go into the Hall of Judgment.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Behind these apartments are the cells and dungeons of the Inquisition; they are in two long galleries, with double doors to each, and are about ten feet square.
Terra
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From this reading The Santa Casa, or Inquisition of Goa, is situated on one side of a large square, called the Terra di Sabaio.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is a massive handsome pile of stone buildings, with three doors in the front: the centre one is larger than the two lateral, and it is through the centre door that you go into the Hall of Judgment.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Previous to continuing our narrative, it may be as well to give our readers some little insight into the nature, ceremonies, and regulations of the Inquisition; and in describing that of Goa, we may be said to describe all others, with very trifling, if any, variation.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Previous to continuing our narrative, it may be as well to give our readers some little insight into the nature, ceremonies, and regulations of the Inquisition; and in describing that of Goa, we may be said to describe all others, with very trifling, if any, variation.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Behind these apartments are the cells and dungeons of the Inquisition; they are in two long galleries, with double doors to each, and are about ten feet square.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Behind these apartments are the cells and dungeons of the Inquisition; they are in two long galleries, with double doors to each, and are about ten feet square.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It is a massive handsome pile of stone buildings, with three doors in the front: the centre one is larger than the two lateral, and it is through the centre door that you go into the Hall of Judgment.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It is a massive handsome pile of stone buildings, with three doors in the front: the centre one is larger than the two lateral, and it is through the centre door that you go into the Hall of Judgment.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Previous to continuing our narrative, it may be as well to give our readers some little insight into the nature, ceremonies, and regulations of the Inquisition; and in describing that of Goa, we may be said to describe all others, with very trifling, if any, variation.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading Previous to continuing our narrative, it may be as well to give our readers some little insight into the nature, ceremonies, and regulations of the Inquisition; and in describing that of Goa, we may be said to describe all others, with very trifling, if any, variation.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It is a massive handsome pile of stone buildings, with three doors in the front: the centre one is larger than the two lateral, and it is through the centre door that you go into the Hall of Judgment.
variationnounUS /ˌveriˈeɪʃən/
an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
From this reading Previous to continuing our narrative, it may be as well to give our readers some little insight into the nature, ceremonies, and regulations of the Inquisition; and in describing that of Goa, we may be said to describe all others, with very trifling, if any, variation.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Previous to continuing our narrative, it may be as well to give our readers some little insight into the nature, ceremonies, and regulations of the Inquisition; and in describing that of Goa, we may be said to describe all others, with very trifling, if any, variation.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Previous to continuing our narrative, it may be as well to give our readers some little insight into the nature, ceremonies, and regulations of the Inquisition; and in describing that of Goa, we may be said to describe all others, with very trifling, if any, variation.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Previous to continuing our narrative, it may be as well to give our readers some little insight into the nature, ceremonies, and regulations of the Inquisition; and in describing that of Goa, we may be said to describe all others, with very trifling, if any, variation.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Previous to continuing our narrative, it may be as well to give our readers some little insight into the nature, ceremonies, and regulations of the Inquisition; and in describing that of Goa, we may be said to describe all others, with very trifling, if any, variation.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It is a massive handsome pile of stone buildings, with three doors in the front: the centre one is larger than the two lateral, and it is through the centre door that you go into the Hall of Judgment.
