Chapter V

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

From this reading A narrow spiral staircase, built of stone, led from the bottom of the basement to the platform that surmounted the donjon of the manor of Plouernel.

a small recess opening off a larger room

From this reading The men at arms, charged with the lookout on the platform, never failed to cross themselves when passing the door of an alcove, situated on the last story of the donjon, that had for its annex one of the turrets that rose from the four corners of the platform.

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

From this reading The men at arms, charged with the lookout on the platform, never failed to cross themselves when passing the door of an alcove, situated on the last story of the donjon, that had for its annex one of the turrets that rose from the four corners of the platform.

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

From this reading It was whispered that the narrow window of that turret seemed internally illuminated at night by a glow of the color of blood, and these sinister lights were attributed to the sorceries of Azenor the Pale, the concubine of Neroweg VI.

take (territory) as if by conquest

From this reading The men at arms, charged with the lookout on the platform, never failed to cross themselves when passing the door of an alcove, situated on the last story of the donjon, that had for its annex one of the turrets that rose from the four corners of the platform.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading The men at arms, charged with the lookout on the platform, never failed to cross themselves when passing the door of an alcove, situated on the last story of the donjon, that had for its annex one of the turrets that rose from the four corners of the platform.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The men at arms, charged with the lookout on the platform, never failed to cross themselves when passing the door of an alcove, situated on the last story of the donjon, that had for its annex one of the turrets that rose from the four corners of the platform.

past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to

From this reading It was whispered that the narrow window of that turret seemed internally illuminated at night by a glow of the color of blood, and these sinister lights were attributed to the sorceries of Azenor the Pale, the concubine of Neroweg VI.

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From this reading AZENOR THE PALE.

the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage

From this reading A narrow spiral staircase, built of stone, led from the bottom of the basement to the platform that surmounted the donjon of the manor of Plouernel.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading It was whispered that the narrow window of that turret seemed internally illuminated at night by a glow of the color of blood, and these sinister lights were attributed to the sorceries of Azenor the Pale, the concubine of Neroweg VI.

the lower side of anything

From this reading A narrow spiral staircase, built of stone, led from the bottom of the basement to the platform that surmounted the donjon of the manor of Plouernel.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading A narrow spiral staircase, built of stone, led from the bottom of the basement to the platform that surmounted the donjon of the manor of Plouernel.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was whispered that the narrow window of that turret seemed internally illuminated at night by a glow of the color of blood, and these sinister lights were attributed to the sorceries of Azenor the Pale, the concubine of Neroweg VI.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading The seigneur of Plouernel had gathered in the chamber of his mistress a mass of precious objects, the fruits of his raids.

of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge

From this reading The men at arms, charged with the lookout on the platform, never failed to cross themselves when passing the door of an alcove, situated on the last story of the donjon, that had for its annex one of the turrets that rose from the four corners of the platform.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading It was whispered that the narrow window of that turret seemed internally illuminated at night by a glow of the color of blood, and these sinister lights were attributed to the sorceries of Azenor the Pale, the concubine of Neroweg VI.

a woman who cohabits with an important man

From this reading It was whispered that the narrow window of that turret seemed internally illuminated at night by a glow of the color of blood, and these sinister lights were attributed to the sorceries of Azenor the Pale, the concubine of Neroweg VI.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading The men at arms, charged with the lookout on the platform, never failed to cross themselves when passing the door of an alcove, situated on the last story of the donjon, that had for its annex one of the turrets that rose from the four corners of the platform.

travel across or pass over

From this reading The men at arms, charged with the lookout on the platform, never failed to cross themselves when passing the door of an alcove, situated on the last story of the donjon, that had for its annex one of the turrets that rose from the four corners of the platform.

the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress

From this reading A narrow spiral staircase, built of stone, led from the bottom of the basement to the platform that surmounted the donjon of the manor of Plouernel.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The men at arms, charged with the lookout on the platform, never failed to cross themselves when passing the door of an alcove, situated on the last story of the donjon, that had for its annex one of the turrets that rose from the four corners of the platform.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading The men at arms, charged with the lookout on the platform, never failed to cross themselves when passing the door of an alcove, situated on the last story of the donjon, that had for its annex one of the turrets that rose from the four corners of the platform.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The men at arms, charged with the lookout on the platform, never failed to cross themselves when passing the door of an alcove, situated on the last story of the donjon, that had for its annex one of the turrets that rose from the four corners of the platform.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The men at arms, charged with the lookout on the platform, never failed to cross themselves when passing the door of an alcove, situated on the last story of the donjon, that had for its annex one of the turrets that rose from the four corners of the platform.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A narrow spiral staircase, built of stone, led from the bottom of the basement to the platform that surmounted the donjon of the manor of Plouernel.

plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading The seigneur of Plouernel had gathered in the chamber of his mistress a mass of precious objects, the fruits of his raids.

brought together in one place

From this reading The seigneur of Plouernel had gathered in the chamber of his mistress a mass of precious objects, the fruits of his raids.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading It was whispered that the narrow window of that turret seemed internally illuminated at night by a glow of the color of blood, and these sinister lights were attributed to the sorceries of Azenor the Pale, the concubine of Neroweg VI.

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

From this reading The men at arms, charged with the lookout on the platform, never failed to cross themselves when passing the door of an alcove, situated on the last story of the donjon, that had for its annex one of the turrets that rose from the four corners of the platform.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The seigneur of Plouernel had gathered in the chamber of his mistress a mass of precious objects, the fruits of his raids.

provided with artificial light

From this reading It was whispered that the narrow window of that turret seemed internally illuminated at night by a glow of the color of blood, and these sinister lights were attributed to the sorceries of Azenor the Pale, the concubine of Neroweg VI.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The seigneur of Plouernel had gathered in the chamber of his mistress a mass of precious objects, the fruits of his raids.

on or from the inside

From this reading It was whispered that the narrow window of that turret seemed internally illuminated at night by a glow of the color of blood, and these sinister lights were attributed to the sorceries of Azenor the Pale, the concubine of Neroweg VI.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was whispered that the narrow window of that turret seemed internally illuminated at night by a glow of the color of blood, and these sinister lights were attributed to the sorceries of Azenor the Pale, the concubine of Neroweg VI.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The men at arms, charged with the lookout on the platform, never failed to cross themselves when passing the door of an alcove, situated on the last story of the donjon, that had for its annex one of the turrets that rose from the four corners of the platform.

immediately past

From this reading The men at arms, charged with the lookout on the platform, never failed to cross themselves when passing the door of an alcove, situated on the last story of the donjon, that had for its annex one of the turrets that rose from the four corners of the platform.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading A narrow spiral staircase, built of stone, led from the bottom of the basement to the platform that surmounted the donjon of the manor of Plouernel.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading It was whispered that the narrow window of that turret seemed internally illuminated at night by a glow of the color of blood, and these sinister lights were attributed to the sorceries of Azenor the Pale, the concubine of Neroweg VI.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading The men at arms, charged with the lookout on the platform, never failed to cross themselves when passing the door of an alcove, situated on the last story of the donjon, that had for its annex one of the turrets that rose from the four corners of the platform.

the mansion of a lord or wealthy person

From this reading A narrow spiral staircase, built of stone, led from the bottom of the basement to the platform that surmounted the donjon of the manor of Plouernel.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading The seigneur of Plouernel had gathered in the chamber of his mistress a mass of precious objects, the fruits of his raids.

the force of workers available

From this reading The men at arms, charged with the lookout on the platform, never failed to cross themselves when passing the door of an alcove, situated on the last story of the donjon, that had for its annex one of the turrets that rose from the four corners of the platform.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading The seigneur of Plouernel had gathered in the chamber of his mistress a mass of precious objects, the fruits of his raids.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading A narrow spiral staircase, built of stone, led from the bottom of the basement to the platform that surmounted the donjon of the manor of Plouernel.

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From this reading It was whispered that the narrow window of that turret seemed internally illuminated at night by a glow of the color of blood, and these sinister lights were attributed to the sorceries of Azenor the Pale, the concubine of Neroweg VI.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The men at arms, charged with the lookout on the platform, never failed to cross themselves when passing the door of an alcove, situated on the last story of the donjon, that had for its annex one of the turrets that rose from the four corners of the platform.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading It was whispered that the narrow window of that turret seemed internally illuminated at night by a glow of the color of blood, and these sinister lights were attributed to the sorceries of Azenor the Pale, the concubine of Neroweg VI.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading The seigneur of Plouernel had gathered in the chamber of his mistress a mass of precious objects, the fruits of his raids.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A narrow spiral staircase, built of stone, led from the bottom of the basement to the platform that surmounted the donjon of the manor of Plouernel.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The men at arms, charged with the lookout on the platform, never failed to cross themselves when passing the door of an alcove, situated on the last story of the donjon, that had for its annex one of the turrets that rose from the four corners of the platform.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The men at arms, charged with the lookout on the platform, never failed to cross themselves when passing the door of an alcove, situated on the last story of the donjon, that had for its annex one of the turrets that rose from the four corners of the platform.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading AZENOR THE PALE.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading The men at arms, charged with the lookout on the platform, never failed to cross themselves when passing the door of an alcove, situated on the last story of the donjon, that had for its annex one of the turrets that rose from the four corners of the platform.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading A narrow spiral staircase, built of stone, led from the bottom of the basement to the platform that surmounted the donjon of the manor of Plouernel.

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From this reading A narrow spiral staircase, built of stone, led from the bottom of the basement to the platform that surmounted the donjon of the manor of Plouernel.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading The seigneur of Plouernel had gathered in the chamber of his mistress a mass of precious objects, the fruits of his raids.

plural of “raid” — a sudden short attack

From this reading The seigneur of Plouernel had gathered in the chamber of his mistress a mass of precious objects, the fruits of his raids.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The men at arms, charged with the lookout on the platform, never failed to cross themselves when passing the door of an alcove, situated on the last story of the donjon, that had for its annex one of the turrets that rose from the four corners of the platform.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It was whispered that the narrow window of that turret seemed internally illuminated at night by a glow of the color of blood, and these sinister lights were attributed to the sorceries of Azenor the Pale, the concubine of Neroweg VI.

a man of rank in the ancient regime

From this reading The seigneur of Plouernel had gathered in the chamber of his mistress a mass of precious objects, the fruits of his raids.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading It was whispered that the narrow window of that turret seemed internally illuminated at night by a glow of the color of blood, and these sinister lights were attributed to the sorceries of Azenor the Pale, the concubine of Neroweg VI.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The men at arms, charged with the lookout on the platform, never failed to cross themselves when passing the door of an alcove, situated on the last story of the donjon, that had for its annex one of the turrets that rose from the four corners of the platform.

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

From this reading It was whispered that the narrow window of that turret seemed internally illuminated at night by a glow of the color of blood, and these sinister lights were attributed to the sorceries of Azenor the Pale, the concubine of Neroweg VI.

a plane curve traced by a point circling about the center but at increasing distances from the center

From this reading A narrow spiral staircase, built of stone, led from the bottom of the basement to the platform that surmounted the donjon of the manor of Plouernel.

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

From this reading A narrow spiral staircase, built of stone, led from the bottom of the basement to the platform that surmounted the donjon of the manor of Plouernel.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading A narrow spiral staircase, built of stone, led from the bottom of the basement to the platform that surmounted the donjon of the manor of Plouernel.

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 The men at arms, charged with the lookout on the platform, never failed to cross themselves when passing the door of an alcove, situated on the last story of the donjon, that had for its annex one of the turrets that rose from the four corners of the platform.

having something on top

From this reading A narrow spiral staircase, built of stone, led from the bottom of the basement to the platform that surmounted the donjon of the manor of Plouernel.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A narrow spiral staircase, built of stone, led from the bottom of the basement to the platform that surmounted the donjon of the manor of Plouernel.

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

From this reading AZENOR THE PALE.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The men at arms, charged with the lookout on the platform, never failed to cross themselves when passing the door of an alcove, situated on the last story of the donjon, that had for its annex one of the turrets that rose from the four corners of the platform.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It was whispered that the narrow window of that turret seemed internally illuminated at night by a glow of the color of blood, and these sinister lights were attributed to the sorceries of Azenor the Pale, the concubine of Neroweg VI.

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

From this reading A narrow spiral staircase, built of stone, led from the bottom of the basement to the platform that surmounted the donjon of the manor of Plouernel.

a small tower extending above a building

From this reading It was whispered that the narrow window of that turret seemed internally illuminated at night by a glow of the color of blood, and these sinister lights were attributed to the sorceries of Azenor the Pale, the concubine of Neroweg VI.

plural of “turret” — a small tower extending above a building

From this reading The men at arms, charged with the lookout on the platform, never failed to cross themselves when passing the door of an alcove, situated on the last story of the donjon, that had for its annex one of the turrets that rose from the four corners of the platform.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading It was whispered that the narrow window of that turret seemed internally illuminated at night by a glow of the color of blood, and these sinister lights were attributed to the sorceries of Azenor the Pale, the concubine of Neroweg VI.

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

From this reading It was whispered that the narrow window of that turret seemed internally illuminated at night by a glow of the color of blood, and these sinister lights were attributed to the sorceries of Azenor the Pale, the concubine of Neroweg VI.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It was whispered that the narrow window of that turret seemed internally illuminated at night by a glow of the color of blood, and these sinister lights were attributed to the sorceries of Azenor the Pale, the concubine of Neroweg VI.

at the time that

From this reading The men at arms, charged with the lookout on the platform, never failed to cross themselves when passing the door of an alcove, situated on the last story of the donjon, that had for its annex one of the turrets that rose from the four corners of the platform.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading It was whispered that the narrow window of that turret seemed internally illuminated at night by a glow of the color of blood, and these sinister lights were attributed to the sorceries of Azenor the Pale, the concubine of Neroweg VI.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading It was whispered that the narrow window of that turret seemed internally illuminated at night by a glow of the color of blood, and these sinister lights were attributed to the sorceries of Azenor the Pale, the concubine of Neroweg VI.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The men at arms, charged with the lookout on the platform, never failed to cross themselves when passing the door of an alcove, situated on the last story of the donjon, that had for its annex one of the turrets that rose from the four corners of the platform.