used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fra Herve lived in the house of the Reservoir of the Font suburb in a sort of cellar that was vaulted, somber and damp as a cave, and which one time served as the direct communication to the aqueduct by means of a stone staircase, closed from above by a trap door.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Fra Herve lived in the house of the Reservoir of the Font suburb in a sort of cellar that was vaulted, somber and damp as a cave, and which one time served as the direct communication to the aqueduct by means of a stone staircase, closed from above by a trap door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fra Herve lived in the house of the Reservoir of the Font suburb in a sort of cellar that was vaulted, somber and damp as a cave, and which one time served as the direct communication to the aqueduct by means of a stone staircase, closed from above by a trap door.
Anjounoun
a former province of western France in the Loire valley
From this reading The monk's gloomy lodging was reached through a corridor that opened into one of the rooms situated on the ground floor, and, since the siege, transformed into a hall reserved for the officers of the Duke of Anjou.
aqueductnounUS /ˈækwədʌkt/
a conduit that resembles a bridge but carries water over a valley
From this reading Fra Herve lived in the house of the Reservoir of the Font suburb in a sort of cellar that was vaulted, somber and damp as a cave, and which one time served as the direct communication to the aqueduct by means of a stone staircase, closed from above by a trap door.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Fra Herve lived in the house of the Reservoir of the Font suburb in a sort of cellar that was vaulted, somber and damp as a cave, and which one time served as the direct communication to the aqueduct by means of a stone staircase, closed from above by a trap door.
ashesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading A wooden box, filled with ashes and resembling a coffin, served him for bed.
austeritynounUS /ˌɔːˈsterɪti/
the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
From this reading The interior of Fra Herve's retreat revealed the austerity of the man's cenobitic habits.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading A wooden box, filled with ashes and resembling a coffin, served him for bed.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading THE BILL IS PAID.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading A wooden box, filled with ashes and resembling a coffin, served him for bed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Fra Herve lived in the house of the Reservoir of the Font suburb in a sort of cellar that was vaulted, somber and damp as a cave, and which one time served as the direct communication to the aqueduct by means of a stone staircase, closed from above by a trap door.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Fra Herve lived in the house of the Reservoir of the Font suburb in a sort of cellar that was vaulted, somber and damp as a cave, and which one time served as the direct communication to the aqueduct by means of a stone staircase, closed from above by a trap door.
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading Fra Herve lived in the house of the Reservoir of the Font suburb in a sort of cellar that was vaulted, somber and damp as a cave, and which one time served as the direct communication to the aqueduct by means of a stone staircase, closed from above by a trap door.
cenobiticadjective
of or relating to or befitting cenobites or their practices of communal living
From this reading The interior of Fra Herve's retreat revealed the austerity of the man's cenobitic habits.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Fra Herve lived in the house of the Reservoir of the Font suburb in a sort of cellar that was vaulted, somber and damp as a cave, and which one time served as the direct communication to the aqueduct by means of a stone staircase, closed from above by a trap door.
coffinnounUS /ˈkɔːfɪn/
box in which a corpse is buried or cremated
From this reading A wooden box, filled with ashes and resembling a coffin, served him for bed.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading Fra Herve lived in the house of the Reservoir of the Font suburb in a sort of cellar that was vaulted, somber and damp as a cave, and which one time served as the direct communication to the aqueduct by means of a stone staircase, closed from above by a trap door.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading The monk's gloomy lodging was reached through a corridor that opened into one of the rooms situated on the ground floor, and, since the siege, transformed into a hall reserved for the officers of the Duke of Anjou.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading Fra Herve lived in the house of the Reservoir of the Font suburb in a sort of cellar that was vaulted, somber and damp as a cave, and which one time served as the direct communication to the aqueduct by means of a stone staircase, closed from above by a trap door.
command with authority
From this reading Fra Herve lived in the house of the Reservoir of the Font suburb in a sort of cellar that was vaulted, somber and damp as a cave, and which one time served as the direct communication to the aqueduct by means of a stone staircase, closed from above by a trap door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Fra Herve lived in the house of the Reservoir of the Font suburb in a sort of cellar that was vaulted, somber and damp as a cave, and which one time served as the direct communication to the aqueduct by means of a stone staircase, closed from above by a trap door.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading The monk's gloomy lodging was reached through a corridor that opened into one of the rooms situated on the ground floor, and, since the siege, transformed into a hall reserved for the officers of the Duke of Anjou.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading A wooden box, filled with ashes and resembling a coffin, served him for bed.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The monk's gloomy lodging was reached through a corridor that opened into one of the rooms situated on the ground floor, and, since the siege, transformed into a hall reserved for the officers of the Duke of Anjou.
FontnounUS /fɑːnt/
a specific size and style of type within a type family
From this reading Fra Herve lived in the house of the Reservoir of the Font suburb in a sort of cellar that was vaulted, somber and damp as a cave, and which one time served as the direct communication to the aqueduct by means of a stone staircase, closed from above by a trap door.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The monk's gloomy lodging was reached through a corridor that opened into one of the rooms situated on the ground floor, and, since the siege, transformed into a hall reserved for the officers of the Duke of Anjou.
Fra
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From this reading Fra Herve lived in the house of the Reservoir of the Font suburb in a sort of cellar that was vaulted, somber and damp as a cave, and which one time served as the direct communication to the aqueduct by means of a stone staircase, closed from above by a trap door.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Fra Herve lived in the house of the Reservoir of the Font suburb in a sort of cellar that was vaulted, somber and damp as a cave, and which one time served as the direct communication to the aqueduct by means of a stone staircase, closed from above by a trap door.
depressingly dark
From this reading The monk's gloomy lodging was reached through a corridor that opened into one of the rooms situated on the ground floor, and, since the siege, transformed into a hall reserved for the officers of the Duke of Anjou.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The monk's gloomy lodging was reached through a corridor that opened into one of the rooms situated on the ground floor, and, since the siege, transformed into a hall reserved for the officers of the Duke of Anjou.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading The interior of Fra Herve's retreat revealed the austerity of the man's cenobitic habits.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The monk's gloomy lodging was reached through a corridor that opened into one of the rooms situated on the ground floor, and, since the siege, transformed into a hall reserved for the officers of the Duke of Anjou.
Herve
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From this reading Fra Herve lived in the house of the Reservoir of the Font suburb in a sort of cellar that was vaulted, somber and damp as a cave, and which one time served as the direct communication to the aqueduct by means of a stone staircase, closed from above by a trap door.
Herve's
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From this reading The interior of Fra Herve's retreat revealed the austerity of the man's cenobitic habits.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A wooden box, filled with ashes and resembling a coffin, served him for bed.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Fra Herve lived in the house of the Reservoir of the Font suburb in a sort of cellar that was vaulted, somber and damp as a cave, and which one time served as the direct communication to the aqueduct by means of a stone staircase, closed from above by a trap door.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fra Herve lived in the house of the Reservoir of the Font suburb in a sort of cellar that was vaulted, somber and damp as a cave, and which one time served as the direct communication to the aqueduct by means of a stone staircase, closed from above by a trap door.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading The interior of Fra Herve's retreat revealed the austerity of the man's cenobitic habits.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The monk's gloomy lodging was reached through a corridor that opened into one of the rooms situated on the ground floor, and, since the siege, transformed into a hall reserved for the officers of the Duke of Anjou.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BILL IS PAID.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Fra Herve lived in the house of the Reservoir of the Font suburb in a sort of cellar that was vaulted, somber and damp as a cave, and which one time served as the direct communication to the aqueduct by means of a stone staircase, closed from above by a trap door.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading The monk's gloomy lodging was reached through a corridor that opened into one of the rooms situated on the ground floor, and, since the siege, transformed into a hall reserved for the officers of the Duke of Anjou.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The interior of Fra Herve's retreat revealed the austerity of the man's cenobitic habits.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Fra Herve lived in the house of the Reservoir of the Font suburb in a sort of cellar that was vaulted, somber and damp as a cave, and which one time served as the direct communication to the aqueduct by means of a stone staircase, closed from above by a trap door.
monk'snounUS /mʌŋks/
possessive form of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading The monk's gloomy lodging was reached through a corridor that opened into one of the rooms situated on the ground floor, and, since the siege, transformed into a hall reserved for the officers of the Duke of Anjou.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fra Herve lived in the house of the Reservoir of the Font suburb in a sort of cellar that was vaulted, somber and damp as a cave, and which one time served as the direct communication to the aqueduct by means of a stone staircase, closed from above by a trap door.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The monk's gloomy lodging was reached through a corridor that opened into one of the rooms situated on the ground floor, and, since the siege, transformed into a hall reserved for the officers of the Duke of Anjou.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The monk's gloomy lodging was reached through a corridor that opened into one of the rooms situated on the ground floor, and, since the siege, transformed into a hall reserved for the officers of the Duke of Anjou.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Fra Herve lived in the house of the Reservoir of the Font suburb in a sort of cellar that was vaulted, somber and damp as a cave, and which one time served as the direct communication to the aqueduct by means of a stone staircase, closed from above by a trap door.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The monk's gloomy lodging was reached through a corridor that opened into one of the rooms situated on the ground floor, and, since the siege, transformed into a hall reserved for the officers of the Duke of Anjou.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading THE BILL IS PAID.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The monk's gloomy lodging was reached through a corridor that opened into one of the rooms situated on the ground floor, and, since the siege, transformed into a hall reserved for the officers of the Duke of Anjou.
resemblingverbUS /rɪˈzembəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading A wooden box, filled with ashes and resembling a coffin, served him for bed.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading The monk's gloomy lodging was reached through a corridor that opened into one of the rooms situated on the ground floor, and, since the siege, transformed into a hall reserved for the officers of the Duke of Anjou.
ReservoirnounUS /ˈrezəvwɑːr/
a large or extra supply of something
From this reading Fra Herve lived in the house of the Reservoir of the Font suburb in a sort of cellar that was vaulted, somber and damp as a cave, and which one time served as the direct communication to the aqueduct by means of a stone staircase, closed from above by a trap door.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading The interior of Fra Herve's retreat revealed the austerity of the man's cenobitic habits.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading The interior of Fra Herve's retreat revealed the austerity of the man's cenobitic habits.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The monk's gloomy lodging was reached through a corridor that opened into one of the rooms situated on the ground floor, and, since the siege, transformed into a hall reserved for the officers of the Duke of Anjou.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Fra Herve lived in the house of the Reservoir of the Font suburb in a sort of cellar that was vaulted, somber and damp as a cave, and which one time served as the direct communication to the aqueduct by means of a stone staircase, closed from above by a trap door.
siegenounUS /siːdʒ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading The monk's gloomy lodging was reached through a corridor that opened into one of the rooms situated on the ground floor, and, since the siege, transformed into a hall reserved for the officers of the Duke of Anjou.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The monk's gloomy lodging was reached through a corridor that opened into one of the rooms situated on the ground floor, and, since the siege, transformed into a hall reserved for the officers of the Duke of Anjou.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The monk's gloomy lodging was reached through a corridor that opened into one of the rooms situated on the ground floor, and, since the siege, transformed into a hall reserved for the officers of the Duke of Anjou.
somberadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːmbər/
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading Fra Herve lived in the house of the Reservoir of the Font suburb in a sort of cellar that was vaulted, somber and damp as a cave, and which one time served as the direct communication to the aqueduct by means of a stone staircase, closed from above by a trap door.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Fra Herve lived in the house of the Reservoir of the Font suburb in a sort of cellar that was vaulted, somber and damp as a cave, and which one time served as the direct communication to the aqueduct by means of a stone staircase, closed from above by a trap door.
staircasenounUS /ˈsterkeɪs/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading Fra Herve lived in the house of the Reservoir of the Font suburb in a sort of cellar that was vaulted, somber and damp as a cave, and which one time served as the direct communication to the aqueduct by means of a stone staircase, closed from above by a trap door.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Fra Herve lived in the house of the Reservoir of the Font suburb in a sort of cellar that was vaulted, somber and damp as a cave, and which one time served as the direct communication to the aqueduct by means of a stone staircase, closed from above by a trap door.
suburbnounUS /ˈsʌbərb/
a residential district located on the outskirts of a city
From this reading Fra Herve lived in the house of the Reservoir of the Font suburb in a sort of cellar that was vaulted, somber and damp as a cave, and which one time served as the direct communication to the aqueduct by means of a stone staircase, closed from above by a trap door.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fra Herve lived in the house of the Reservoir of the Font suburb in a sort of cellar that was vaulted, somber and damp as a cave, and which one time served as the direct communication to the aqueduct by means of a stone staircase, closed from above by a trap door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BILL IS PAID.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The monk's gloomy lodging was reached through a corridor that opened into one of the rooms situated on the ground floor, and, since the siege, transformed into a hall reserved for the officers of the Duke of Anjou.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Fra Herve lived in the house of the Reservoir of the Font suburb in a sort of cellar that was vaulted, somber and damp as a cave, and which one time served as the direct communication to the aqueduct by means of a stone staircase, closed from above by a trap door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fra Herve lived in the house of the Reservoir of the Font suburb in a sort of cellar that was vaulted, somber and damp as a cave, and which one time served as the direct communication to the aqueduct by means of a stone staircase, closed from above by a trap door.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading The monk's gloomy lodging was reached through a corridor that opened into one of the rooms situated on the ground floor, and, since the siege, transformed into a hall reserved for the officers of the Duke of Anjou.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading Fra Herve lived in the house of the Reservoir of the Font suburb in a sort of cellar that was vaulted, somber and damp as a cave, and which one time served as the direct communication to the aqueduct by means of a stone staircase, closed from above by a trap door.
vaultedadjectiveUS /ˈvɔːltɪd/
having a hemispherical vault or dome
From this reading Fra Herve lived in the house of the Reservoir of the Font suburb in a sort of cellar that was vaulted, somber and damp as a cave, and which one time served as the direct communication to the aqueduct by means of a stone staircase, closed from above by a trap door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fra Herve lived in the house of the Reservoir of the Font suburb in a sort of cellar that was vaulted, somber and damp as a cave, and which one time served as the direct communication to the aqueduct by means of a stone staircase, closed from above by a trap door.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Fra Herve lived in the house of the Reservoir of the Font suburb in a sort of cellar that was vaulted, somber and damp as a cave, and which one time served as the direct communication to the aqueduct by means of a stone staircase, closed from above by a trap door.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A wooden box, filled with ashes and resembling a coffin, served him for bed.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading A wooden box, filled with ashes and resembling a coffin, served him for bed.
