used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The dungeon of Bezenecq the Rich and his daughter, vaulted and floored with stone slabs like the other subterranean cells, but located on the second story of that redoubtable structure, received a somewhat better light from its narrow loop-hole.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading In the center of the cell stood a gridiron, six feet long, three wide, raised a good deal above the floor, and constructed of iron bars placed slightly apart from each other.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The dungeon of Bezenecq the Rich and his daughter, vaulted and floored with stone slabs like the other subterranean cells, but located on the second story of that redoubtable structure, received a somewhat better light from its narrow loop-hole.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading In the center of the cell stood a gridiron, six feet long, three wide, raised a good deal above the floor, and constructed of iron bars placed slightly apart from each other.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading In the center of the cell stood a gridiron, six feet long, three wide, raised a good deal above the floor, and constructed of iron bars placed slightly apart from each other.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The dungeon of Bezenecq the Rich and his daughter, vaulted and floored with stone slabs like the other subterranean cells, but located on the second story of that redoubtable structure, received a somewhat better light from its narrow loop-hole.
Bezenecq
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From this reading The dungeon of Bezenecq the Rich and his daughter, vaulted and floored with stone slabs like the other subterranean cells, but located on the second story of that redoubtable structure, received a somewhat better light from its narrow loop-hole.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The dungeon of Bezenecq the Rich and his daughter, vaulted and floored with stone slabs like the other subterranean cells, but located on the second story of that redoubtable structure, received a somewhat better light from its narrow loop-hole.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading In the center of the cell stood a gridiron, six feet long, three wide, raised a good deal above the floor, and constructed of iron bars placed slightly apart from each other.
cellsnounUS /selz/
plural of “cell” — any small compartment
From this reading The dungeon of Bezenecq the Rich and his daughter, vaulted and floored with stone slabs like the other subterranean cells, but located on the second story of that redoubtable structure, received a somewhat better light from its narrow loop-hole.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading In the center of the cell stood a gridiron, six feet long, three wide, raised a good deal above the floor, and constructed of iron bars placed slightly apart from each other.
ChainsnounUS /tʃeɪnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading Chains and rings, fastened to the gridiron, served to keep the victim in position.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading THE CHAMBER OF TORTURE.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading In the center of the cell stood a gridiron, six feet long, three wide, raised a good deal above the floor, and constructed of iron bars placed slightly apart from each other.
a female human offspring
From this reading The dungeon of Bezenecq the Rich and his daughter, vaulted and floored with stone slabs like the other subterranean cells, but located on the second story of that redoubtable structure, received a somewhat better light from its narrow loop-hole.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading In the center of the cell stood a gridiron, six feet long, three wide, raised a good deal above the floor, and constructed of iron bars placed slightly apart from each other.
devisedverbUS /dɪˈvaɪzd/
past form of “devise” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading Near this instrument of punishment rose two other engines of torture, devised with ingenious ferocity.
dungeonnounUS /ˈdʌndʒən/
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
From this reading The dungeon of Bezenecq the Rich and his daughter, vaulted and floored with stone slabs like the other subterranean cells, but located on the second story of that redoubtable structure, received a somewhat better light from its narrow loop-hole.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In the center of the cell stood a gridiron, six feet long, three wide, raised a good deal above the floor, and constructed of iron bars placed slightly apart from each other.
enginesnounUS /ˈendʒənz/
plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading Near this instrument of punishment rose two other engines of torture, devised with ingenious ferocity.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading Chains and rings, fastened to the gridiron, served to keep the victim in position.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading In the center of the cell stood a gridiron, six feet long, three wide, raised a good deal above the floor, and constructed of iron bars placed slightly apart from each other.
ferocitynounUS /fərˈɑːsəti/
the property of being wild or turbulent
From this reading Near this instrument of punishment rose two other engines of torture, devised with ingenious ferocity.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading In the center of the cell stood a gridiron, six feet long, three wide, raised a good deal above the floor, and constructed of iron bars placed slightly apart from each other.
flooredadjectiveUS /flɔːrd/
provided with a floor
From this reading The dungeon of Bezenecq the Rich and his daughter, vaulted and floored with stone slabs like the other subterranean cells, but located on the second story of that redoubtable structure, received a somewhat better light from its narrow loop-hole.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The dungeon of Bezenecq the Rich and his daughter, vaulted and floored with stone slabs like the other subterranean cells, but located on the second story of that redoubtable structure, received a somewhat better light from its narrow loop-hole.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In the center of the cell stood a gridiron, six feet long, three wide, raised a good deal above the floor, and constructed of iron bars placed slightly apart from each other.
gridironnounUS /ˈɡrɪdaɪərn/
a cooking utensil of parallel metal bars; used to grill fish or meat
From this reading In the center of the cell stood a gridiron, six feet long, three wide, raised a good deal above the floor, and constructed of iron bars placed slightly apart from each other.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The dungeon of Bezenecq the Rich and his daughter, vaulted and floored with stone slabs like the other subterranean cells, but located on the second story of that redoubtable structure, received a somewhat better light from its narrow loop-hole.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the center of the cell stood a gridiron, six feet long, three wide, raised a good deal above the floor, and constructed of iron bars placed slightly apart from each other.
ingeniousadjectiveUS /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.
From this reading Near this instrument of punishment rose two other engines of torture, devised with ingenious ferocity.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading Near this instrument of punishment rose two other engines of torture, devised with ingenious ferocity.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading In the center of the cell stood a gridiron, six feet long, three wide, raised a good deal above the floor, and constructed of iron bars placed slightly apart from each other.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The dungeon of Bezenecq the Rich and his daughter, vaulted and floored with stone slabs like the other subterranean cells, but located on the second story of that redoubtable structure, received a somewhat better light from its narrow loop-hole.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Chains and rings, fastened to the gridiron, served to keep the victim in position.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The dungeon of Bezenecq the Rich and his daughter, vaulted and floored with stone slabs like the other subterranean cells, but located on the second story of that redoubtable structure, received a somewhat better light from its narrow loop-hole.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The dungeon of Bezenecq the Rich and his daughter, vaulted and floored with stone slabs like the other subterranean cells, but located on the second story of that redoubtable structure, received a somewhat better light from its narrow loop-hole.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The dungeon of Bezenecq the Rich and his daughter, vaulted and floored with stone slabs like the other subterranean cells, but located on the second story of that redoubtable structure, received a somewhat better light from its narrow loop-hole.
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 In the center of the cell stood a gridiron, six feet long, three wide, raised a good deal above the floor, and constructed of iron bars placed slightly apart from each other.
loop-hole
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From this reading The dungeon of Bezenecq the Rich and his daughter, vaulted and floored with stone slabs like the other subterranean cells, but located on the second story of that redoubtable structure, received a somewhat better light from its narrow loop-hole.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The dungeon of Bezenecq the Rich and his daughter, vaulted and floored with stone slabs like the other subterranean cells, but located on the second story of that redoubtable structure, received a somewhat better light from its narrow loop-hole.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Near this instrument of punishment rose two other engines of torture, devised with ingenious ferocity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CHAMBER OF TORTURE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The dungeon of Bezenecq the Rich and his daughter, vaulted and floored with stone slabs like the other subterranean cells, but located on the second story of that redoubtable structure, received a somewhat better light from its narrow loop-hole.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The dungeon of Bezenecq the Rich and his daughter, vaulted and floored with stone slabs like the other subterranean cells, but located on the second story of that redoubtable structure, received a somewhat better light from its narrow loop-hole.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading In the center of the cell stood a gridiron, six feet long, three wide, raised a good deal above the floor, and constructed of iron bars placed slightly apart from each other.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Chains and rings, fastened to the gridiron, served to keep the victim in position.
the act of punishing
From this reading Near this instrument of punishment rose two other engines of torture, devised with ingenious ferocity.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading In the center of the cell stood a gridiron, six feet long, three wide, raised a good deal above the floor, and constructed of iron bars placed slightly apart from each other.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The dungeon of Bezenecq the Rich and his daughter, vaulted and floored with stone slabs like the other subterranean cells, but located on the second story of that redoubtable structure, received a somewhat better light from its narrow loop-hole.
redoubtableadjectiveUS /riˈdaʊtəbəl/
inspiring fear
From this reading The dungeon of Bezenecq the Rich and his daughter, vaulted and floored with stone slabs like the other subterranean cells, but located on the second story of that redoubtable structure, received a somewhat better light from its narrow loop-hole.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The dungeon of Bezenecq the Rich and his daughter, vaulted and floored with stone slabs like the other subterranean cells, but located on the second story of that redoubtable structure, received a somewhat better light from its narrow loop-hole.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading Chains and rings, fastened to the gridiron, served to keep the victim in position.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Near this instrument of punishment rose two other engines of torture, devised with ingenious ferocity.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The dungeon of Bezenecq the Rich and his daughter, vaulted and floored with stone slabs like the other subterranean cells, but located on the second story of that redoubtable structure, received a somewhat better light from its narrow loop-hole.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Chains and rings, fastened to the gridiron, served to keep the victim in position.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading In the center of the cell stood a gridiron, six feet long, three wide, raised a good deal above the floor, and constructed of iron bars placed slightly apart from each other.
slabsnounUS /slæbz/
plural of “slab” — block consisting of a thick piece of something
From this reading The dungeon of Bezenecq the Rich and his daughter, vaulted and floored with stone slabs like the other subterranean cells, but located on the second story of that redoubtable structure, received a somewhat better light from its narrow loop-hole.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading In the center of the cell stood a gridiron, six feet long, three wide, raised a good deal above the floor, and constructed of iron bars placed slightly apart from each other.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The dungeon of Bezenecq the Rich and his daughter, vaulted and floored with stone slabs like the other subterranean cells, but located on the second story of that redoubtable structure, received a somewhat better light from its narrow loop-hole.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The dungeon of Bezenecq the Rich and his daughter, vaulted and floored with stone slabs like the other subterranean cells, but located on the second story of that redoubtable structure, received a somewhat better light from its narrow loop-hole.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In the center of the cell stood a gridiron, six feet long, three wide, raised a good deal above the floor, and constructed of iron bars placed slightly apart from each other.
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 dungeon of Bezenecq the Rich and his daughter, vaulted and floored with stone slabs like the other subterranean cells, but located on the second story of that redoubtable structure, received a somewhat better light from its narrow loop-hole.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading The dungeon of Bezenecq the Rich and his daughter, vaulted and floored with stone slabs like the other subterranean cells, but located on the second story of that redoubtable structure, received a somewhat better light from its narrow loop-hole.
subterraneanadjectiveUS /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
From this reading The dungeon of Bezenecq the Rich and his daughter, vaulted and floored with stone slabs like the other subterranean cells, but located on the second story of that redoubtable structure, received a somewhat better light from its narrow loop-hole.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The dungeon of Bezenecq the Rich and his daughter, vaulted and floored with stone slabs like the other subterranean cells, but located on the second story of that redoubtable structure, received a somewhat better light from its narrow loop-hole.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHAMBER OF TORTURE.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Near this instrument of punishment rose two other engines of torture, devised with ingenious ferocity.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In the center of the cell stood a gridiron, six feet long, three wide, raised a good deal above the floor, and constructed of iron bars placed slightly apart from each other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Chains and rings, fastened to the gridiron, served to keep the victim in position.
TORTUREverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading THE CHAMBER OF TORTURE.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Near this instrument of punishment rose two other engines of torture, devised with ingenious ferocity.
vaultedadjectiveUS /ˈvɔːltɪd/
having a hemispherical vault or dome
From this reading The dungeon of Bezenecq the Rich and his daughter, vaulted and floored with stone slabs like the other subterranean cells, but located on the second story of that redoubtable structure, received a somewhat better light from its narrow loop-hole.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading Chains and rings, fastened to the gridiron, served to keep the victim in position.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading In the center of the cell stood a gridiron, six feet long, three wide, raised a good deal above the floor, and constructed of iron bars placed slightly apart from each other.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The dungeon of Bezenecq the Rich and his daughter, vaulted and floored with stone slabs like the other subterranean cells, but located on the second story of that redoubtable structure, received a somewhat better light from its narrow loop-hole.
