used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CATACOMBS OF PARIS Here was a way of escape, but escape to where?
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When he felt the solid ground under his feet, he lit one of his candles and looked about him.
(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 Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He did not consider the latter question for an instant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE CATACOMBS OF PARIS Here was a way of escape, but escape to where?
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
CATACOMBSnounUS /ˈkætəkoʊmz/
plural of “catacomb” — an underground tunnel with recesses where bodies were buried (as in ancient Rome)
From this reading THE CATACOMBS OF PARIS Here was a way of escape, but escape to where?
deem to be
From this reading He did not consider the latter question for an instant.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
countsnounUS /kaʊnts/
plural of “count” — the total number counted
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
crochetverbUS /kroʊˈʃeɪ/
create by looping or crocheting
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not consider the latter question for an instant.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading THE CATACOMBS OF PARIS Here was a way of escape, but escape to where?
etc
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From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
extinguishedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading When he felt the solid ground under his feet, he lit one of his candles and looked about him.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading When he felt the solid ground under his feet, he lit one of his candles and looked about him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading It had fifteen rungs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He did not consider the latter question for an instant.
set up or found
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading When he felt the solid ground under his feet, he lit one of his candles and looked about him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not consider the latter question for an instant.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading THE CATACOMBS OF PARIS Here was a way of escape, but escape to where?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When he felt the solid ground under his feet, he lit one of his candles and looked about him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading He did not consider the latter question for an instant.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had fifteen rungs.
and nothing more
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading He did not consider the latter question for an instant.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
provided with artificial light
From this reading When he felt the solid ground under his feet, he lit one of his candles and looked about him.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When he felt the solid ground under his feet, he lit one of his candles and looked about him.
engage in
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not consider the latter question for an instant.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CATACOMBS OF PARIS Here was a way of escape, but escape to where?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When he felt the solid ground under his feet, he lit one of his candles and looked about him.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading THE CATACOMBS OF PARIS Here was a way of escape, but escape to where?
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading He did not consider the latter question for an instant.
ReplacingnounUS /rɪˈpleɪsɪŋ/
the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
rungsnounUS /rʌŋz/
plural of “rung” — a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
From this reading It had fifteen rungs.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading When he felt the solid ground under his feet, he lit one of his candles and looked about him.
spongesnounUS /ˈspʌndʒəz/
plural of “sponge” — a porous mass of interlacing fibers that forms the internal skeleton of various marine animals and usable to absorb water or any porous rubber or cellulose product similarly used
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CATACOMBS OF PARIS Here was a way of escape, but escape to where?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CATACOMBS OF PARIS Here was a way of escape, but escape to where?
trap-door
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading When he felt the solid ground under his feet, he lit one of his candles and looked about him.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CATACOMBS OF PARIS Here was a way of escape, but escape to where?
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE CATACOMBS OF PARIS Here was a way of escape, but escape to where?
at the time that
From this reading When he felt the solid ground under his feet, he lit one of his candles and looked about him.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE CATACOMBS OF PARIS Here was a way of escape, but escape to where?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Replacing the lamp on the table, he glanced round to make sure that everything was in exact order, counted all the articles in his possession, the _crochet_, the two extra candles which he carried, etc., just as a surgeon counts the sponges which he has used during an operation, and having satisfied himself that he had disturbed nothing and left nothing behind, he extinguished the lamp, found the trap-door opening in the darkness and came down the ladder.
