used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the opening of this main artery had been sealed by the drawbridge, which fitted tight against it, nothing of daylight filtered in, and it received its only illumination from a number of huge cressets, two of which were set high overhead at every turning, and kept constantly filled with glowing coals by the castle attendants.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Once inside, postern gates opening upon either hand admitted into the great halls, rooms of state, and the donjon-keep.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading When the opening of this main artery had been sealed by the drawbridge, which fitted tight against it, nothing of daylight filtered in, and it received its only illumination from a number of huge cressets, two of which were set high overhead at every turning, and kept constantly filled with glowing coals by the castle attendants.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Besides these, and at regular intervals along the vaulted, winding passageway, the walls were pierced by iron-clad doors giving upon the same premises.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OF THE DELIVERY OF THE KING'S WARRANT The main gateway that gave entrance to the outer bailey was impressively wide and lofty.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Before each of the nail-studded doors stood two guards armed at point, their halberds planted firm before them, grim and motionless.
arterynounUS /ˈɑːrtəri/
a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body
From this reading When the opening of this main artery had been sealed by the drawbridge, which fitted tight against it, nothing of daylight filtered in, and it received its only illumination from a number of huge cressets, two of which were set high overhead at every turning, and kept constantly filled with glowing coals by the castle attendants.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Besides these, and at regular intervals along the vaulted, winding passageway, the walls were pierced by iron-clad doors giving upon the same premises.
attendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading When the opening of this main artery had been sealed by the drawbridge, which fitted tight against it, nothing of daylight filtered in, and it received its only illumination from a number of huge cressets, two of which were set high overhead at every turning, and kept constantly filled with glowing coals by the castle attendants.
baileynounUS /ˈbeɪli/
United States singer (1918-1990)
From this reading OF THE DELIVERY OF THE KING'S WARRANT The main gateway that gave entrance to the outer bailey was impressively wide and lofty.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When the opening of this main artery had been sealed by the drawbridge, which fitted tight against it, nothing of daylight filtered in, and it received its only illumination from a number of huge cressets, two of which were set high overhead at every turning, and kept constantly filled with glowing coals by the castle attendants.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before each of the nail-studded doors stood two guards armed at point, their halberds planted firm before them, grim and motionless.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides these, and at regular intervals along the vaulted, winding passageway, the walls were pierced by iron-clad doors giving upon the same premises.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Besides these, and at regular intervals along the vaulted, winding passageway, the walls were pierced by iron-clad doors giving upon the same premises.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading When the opening of this main artery had been sealed by the drawbridge, which fitted tight against it, nothing of daylight filtered in, and it received its only illumination from a number of huge cressets, two of which were set high overhead at every turning, and kept constantly filled with glowing coals by the castle attendants.
coalsnounUS /koʊlz/
plural of “coal” — fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading When the opening of this main artery had been sealed by the drawbridge, which fitted tight against it, nothing of daylight filtered in, and it received its only illumination from a number of huge cressets, two of which were set high overhead at every turning, and kept constantly filled with glowing coals by the castle attendants.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading When the opening of this main artery had been sealed by the drawbridge, which fitted tight against it, nothing of daylight filtered in, and it received its only illumination from a number of huge cressets, two of which were set high overhead at every turning, and kept constantly filled with glowing coals by the castle attendants.
cressets
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From this reading When the opening of this main artery had been sealed by the drawbridge, which fitted tight against it, nothing of daylight filtered in, and it received its only illumination from a number of huge cressets, two of which were set high overhead at every turning, and kept constantly filled with glowing coals by the castle attendants.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading When the opening of this main artery had been sealed by the drawbridge, which fitted tight against it, nothing of daylight filtered in, and it received its only illumination from a number of huge cressets, two of which were set high overhead at every turning, and kept constantly filled with glowing coals by the castle attendants.
DELIVERYnounUS /dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading OF THE DELIVERY OF THE KING'S WARRANT The main gateway that gave entrance to the outer bailey was impressively wide and lofty.
donjon-keep
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From this reading Once inside, postern gates opening upon either hand admitted into the great halls, rooms of state, and the donjon-keep.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Besides these, and at regular intervals along the vaulted, winding passageway, the walls were pierced by iron-clad doors giving upon the same premises.
drawbridgenounUS /ˈdrɔːbrɪdʒ/
a bridge that can be raised to block passage or to allow boats or ships to pass beneath it
From this reading When the opening of this main artery had been sealed by the drawbridge, which fitted tight against it, nothing of daylight filtered in, and it received its only illumination from a number of huge cressets, two of which were set high overhead at every turning, and kept constantly filled with glowing coals by the castle attendants.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Before each of the nail-studded doors stood two guards armed at point, their halberds planted firm before them, grim and motionless.
one or the other of two
From this reading Once inside, postern gates opening upon either hand admitted into the great halls, rooms of state, and the donjon-keep.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading OF THE DELIVERY OF THE KING'S WARRANT The main gateway that gave entrance to the outer bailey was impressively wide and lofty.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading When the opening of this main artery had been sealed by the drawbridge, which fitted tight against it, nothing of daylight filtered in, and it received its only illumination from a number of huge cressets, two of which were set high overhead at every turning, and kept constantly filled with glowing coals by the castle attendants.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading When the opening of this main artery had been sealed by the drawbridge, which fitted tight against it, nothing of daylight filtered in, and it received its only illumination from a number of huge cressets, two of which were set high overhead at every turning, and kept constantly filled with glowing coals by the castle attendants.
filteredverbUS /ˈfɪltərd/
past form of “filter” — remove by passing through a filter
From this reading When the opening of this main artery had been sealed by the drawbridge, which fitted tight against it, nothing of daylight filtered in, and it received its only illumination from a number of huge cressets, two of which were set high overhead at every turning, and kept constantly filled with glowing coals by the castle attendants.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Before each of the nail-studded doors stood two guards armed at point, their halberds planted firm before them, grim and motionless.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading When the opening of this main artery had been sealed by the drawbridge, which fitted tight against it, nothing of daylight filtered in, and it received its only illumination from a number of huge cressets, two of which were set high overhead at every turning, and kept constantly filled with glowing coals by the castle attendants.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When the opening of this main artery had been sealed by the drawbridge, which fitted tight against it, nothing of daylight filtered in, and it received its only illumination from a number of huge cressets, two of which were set high overhead at every turning, and kept constantly filled with glowing coals by the castle attendants.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading Once inside, postern gates opening upon either hand admitted into the great halls, rooms of state, and the donjon-keep.
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading OF THE DELIVERY OF THE KING'S WARRANT The main gateway that gave entrance to the outer bailey was impressively wide and lofty.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading OF THE DELIVERY OF THE KING'S WARRANT The main gateway that gave entrance to the outer bailey was impressively wide and lofty.
the act of giving
From this reading Besides these, and at regular intervals along the vaulted, winding passageway, the walls were pierced by iron-clad doors giving upon the same premises.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading When the opening of this main artery had been sealed by the drawbridge, which fitted tight against it, nothing of daylight filtered in, and it received its only illumination from a number of huge cressets, two of which were set high overhead at every turning, and kept constantly filled with glowing coals by the castle attendants.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Once inside, postern gates opening upon either hand admitted into the great halls, rooms of state, and the donjon-keep.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Before each of the nail-studded doors stood two guards armed at point, their halberds planted firm before them, grim and motionless.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Before each of the nail-studded doors stood two guards armed at point, their halberds planted firm before them, grim and motionless.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the opening of this main artery had been sealed by the drawbridge, which fitted tight against it, nothing of daylight filtered in, and it received its only illumination from a number of huge cressets, two of which were set high overhead at every turning, and kept constantly filled with glowing coals by the castle attendants.
halberds
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From this reading Before each of the nail-studded doors stood two guards armed at point, their halberds planted firm before them, grim and motionless.
hallsnounUS /hɔːlz/
plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Once inside, postern gates opening upon either hand admitted into the great halls, rooms of state, and the donjon-keep.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Once inside, postern gates opening upon either hand admitted into the great halls, rooms of state, and the donjon-keep.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading When the opening of this main artery had been sealed by the drawbridge, which fitted tight against it, nothing of daylight filtered in, and it received its only illumination from a number of huge cressets, two of which were set high overhead at every turning, and kept constantly filled with glowing coals by the castle attendants.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading When the opening of this main artery had been sealed by the drawbridge, which fitted tight against it, nothing of daylight filtered in, and it received its only illumination from a number of huge cressets, two of which were set high overhead at every turning, and kept constantly filled with glowing coals by the castle attendants.
illuminationnounUS /ˌɪluːməˈneɪʃən/
a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
From this reading When the opening of this main artery had been sealed by the drawbridge, which fitted tight against it, nothing of daylight filtered in, and it received its only illumination from a number of huge cressets, two of which were set high overhead at every turning, and kept constantly filled with glowing coals by the castle attendants.
impressivelyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪvli/
in an impressive manner
From this reading OF THE DELIVERY OF THE KING'S WARRANT The main gateway that gave entrance to the outer bailey was impressively wide and lofty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the opening of this main artery had been sealed by the drawbridge, which fitted tight against it, nothing of daylight filtered in, and it received its only illumination from a number of huge cressets, two of which were set high overhead at every turning, and kept constantly filled with glowing coals by the castle attendants.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Once inside, postern gates opening upon either hand admitted into the great halls, rooms of state, and the donjon-keep.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Besides these, and at regular intervals along the vaulted, winding passageway, the walls were pierced by iron-clad doors giving upon the same premises.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Once inside, postern gates opening upon either hand admitted into the great halls, rooms of state, and the donjon-keep.
iron-clad
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From this reading Besides these, and at regular intervals along the vaulted, winding passageway, the walls were pierced by iron-clad doors giving upon the same premises.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When the opening of this main artery had been sealed by the drawbridge, which fitted tight against it, nothing of daylight filtered in, and it received its only illumination from a number of huge cressets, two of which were set high overhead at every turning, and kept constantly filled with glowing coals by the castle attendants.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading When the opening of this main artery had been sealed by the drawbridge, which fitted tight against it, nothing of daylight filtered in, and it received its only illumination from a number of huge cressets, two of which were set high overhead at every turning, and kept constantly filled with glowing coals by the castle attendants.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading When the opening of this main artery had been sealed by the drawbridge, which fitted tight against it, nothing of daylight filtered in, and it received its only illumination from a number of huge cressets, two of which were set high overhead at every turning, and kept constantly filled with glowing coals by the castle attendants.
KING'SnounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading OF THE DELIVERY OF THE KING'S WARRANT The main gateway that gave entrance to the outer bailey was impressively wide and lofty.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading OF THE DELIVERY OF THE KING'S WARRANT The main gateway that gave entrance to the outer bailey was impressively wide and lofty.
most important element
From this reading OF THE DELIVERY OF THE KING'S WARRANT The main gateway that gave entrance to the outer bailey was impressively wide and lofty.
not in physical motion
From this reading Before each of the nail-studded doors stood two guards armed at point, their halberds planted firm before them, grim and motionless.
nail-studded
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From this reading Before each of the nail-studded doors stood two guards armed at point, their halberds planted firm before them, grim and motionless.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading When the opening of this main artery had been sealed by the drawbridge, which fitted tight against it, nothing of daylight filtered in, and it received its only illumination from a number of huge cressets, two of which were set high overhead at every turning, and kept constantly filled with glowing coals by the castle attendants.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading When the opening of this main artery had been sealed by the drawbridge, which fitted tight against it, nothing of daylight filtered in, and it received its only illumination from a number of huge cressets, two of which were set high overhead at every turning, and kept constantly filled with glowing coals by the castle attendants.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF THE DELIVERY OF THE KING'S WARRANT The main gateway that gave entrance to the outer bailey was impressively wide and lofty.
on one occasion
From this reading Once inside, postern gates opening upon either hand admitted into the great halls, rooms of state, and the donjon-keep.
and nothing more
From this reading When the opening of this main artery had been sealed by the drawbridge, which fitted tight against it, nothing of daylight filtered in, and it received its only illumination from a number of huge cressets, two of which were set high overhead at every turning, and kept constantly filled with glowing coals by the castle attendants.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Once inside, postern gates opening upon either hand admitted into the great halls, rooms of state, and the donjon-keep.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading OF THE DELIVERY OF THE KING'S WARRANT The main gateway that gave entrance to the outer bailey was impressively wide and lofty.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading When the opening of this main artery had been sealed by the drawbridge, which fitted tight against it, nothing of daylight filtered in, and it received its only illumination from a number of huge cressets, two of which were set high overhead at every turning, and kept constantly filled with glowing coals by the castle attendants.
passagewaynounUS /ˈpæsədʒweɪ/
a passage between rooms or between buildings
From this reading Besides these, and at regular intervals along the vaulted, winding passageway, the walls were pierced by iron-clad doors giving upon the same premises.
piercedadjectiveUS /pɪrst/
having a hole cut through
From this reading Besides these, and at regular intervals along the vaulted, winding passageway, the walls were pierced by iron-clad doors giving upon the same premises.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading Before each of the nail-studded doors stood two guards armed at point, their halberds planted firm before them, grim and motionless.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Before each of the nail-studded doors stood two guards armed at point, their halberds planted firm before them, grim and motionless.
posternnoun
a small gate in the rear of a fort or castle
From this reading Once inside, postern gates opening upon either hand admitted into the great halls, rooms of state, and the donjon-keep.
premisesnounUS /ˈpreməsəz/
land and the buildings on it
From this reading Besides these, and at regular intervals along the vaulted, winding passageway, the walls were pierced by iron-clad doors giving upon the same premises.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading When the opening of this main artery had been sealed by the drawbridge, which fitted tight against it, nothing of daylight filtered in, and it received its only illumination from a number of huge cressets, two of which were set high overhead at every turning, and kept constantly filled with glowing coals by the castle attendants.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Besides these, and at regular intervals along the vaulted, winding passageway, the walls were pierced by iron-clad doors giving upon the same premises.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Once inside, postern gates opening upon either hand admitted into the great halls, rooms of state, and the donjon-keep.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Besides these, and at regular intervals along the vaulted, winding passageway, the walls were pierced by iron-clad doors giving upon the same premises.
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading When the opening of this main artery had been sealed by the drawbridge, which fitted tight against it, nothing of daylight filtered in, and it received its only illumination from a number of huge cressets, two of which were set high overhead at every turning, and kept constantly filled with glowing coals by the castle attendants.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When the opening of this main artery had been sealed by the drawbridge, which fitted tight against it, nothing of daylight filtered in, and it received its only illumination from a number of huge cressets, two of which were set high overhead at every turning, and kept constantly filled with glowing coals by the castle attendants.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Once inside, postern gates opening upon either hand admitted into the great halls, rooms of state, and the donjon-keep.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Before each of the nail-studded doors stood two guards armed at point, their halberds planted firm before them, grim and motionless.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OF THE DELIVERY OF THE KING'S WARRANT The main gateway that gave entrance to the outer bailey was impressively wide and lofty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF THE DELIVERY OF THE KING'S WARRANT The main gateway that gave entrance to the outer bailey was impressively wide and lofty.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Before each of the nail-studded doors stood two guards armed at point, their halberds planted firm before them, grim and motionless.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Before each of the nail-studded doors stood two guards armed at point, their halberds planted firm before them, grim and motionless.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Besides these, and at regular intervals along the vaulted, winding passageway, the walls were pierced by iron-clad doors giving upon the same premises.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When the opening of this main artery had been sealed by the drawbridge, which fitted tight against it, nothing of daylight filtered in, and it received its only illumination from a number of huge cressets, two of which were set high overhead at every turning, and kept constantly filled with glowing coals by the castle attendants.
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading When the opening of this main artery had been sealed by the drawbridge, which fitted tight against it, nothing of daylight filtered in, and it received its only illumination from a number of huge cressets, two of which were set high overhead at every turning, and kept constantly filled with glowing coals by the castle attendants.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OF THE DELIVERY OF THE KING'S WARRANT The main gateway that gave entrance to the outer bailey was impressively wide and lofty.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading When the opening of this main artery had been sealed by the drawbridge, which fitted tight against it, nothing of daylight filtered in, and it received its only illumination from a number of huge cressets, two of which were set high overhead at every turning, and kept constantly filled with glowing coals by the castle attendants.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When the opening of this main artery had been sealed by the drawbridge, which fitted tight against it, nothing of daylight filtered in, and it received its only illumination from a number of huge cressets, two of which were set high overhead at every turning, and kept constantly filled with glowing coals by the castle attendants.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Once inside, postern gates opening upon either hand admitted into the great halls, rooms of state, and the donjon-keep.
vaultedadjectiveUS /ˈvɔːltɪd/
having a hemispherical vault or dome
From this reading Besides these, and at regular intervals along the vaulted, winding passageway, the walls were pierced by iron-clad doors giving upon the same premises.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Besides these, and at regular intervals along the vaulted, winding passageway, the walls were pierced by iron-clad doors giving upon the same premises.
WARRANTnounUS /ˈwɔːrənt/
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
From this reading OF THE DELIVERY OF THE KING'S WARRANT The main gateway that gave entrance to the outer bailey was impressively wide and lofty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OF THE DELIVERY OF THE KING'S WARRANT The main gateway that gave entrance to the outer bailey was impressively wide and lofty.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Besides these, and at regular intervals along the vaulted, winding passageway, the walls were pierced by iron-clad doors giving upon the same premises.
at the time that
From this reading When the opening of this main artery had been sealed by the drawbridge, which fitted tight against it, nothing of daylight filtered in, and it received its only illumination from a number of huge cressets, two of which were set high overhead at every turning, and kept constantly filled with glowing coals by the castle attendants.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When the opening of this main artery had been sealed by the drawbridge, which fitted tight against it, nothing of daylight filtered in, and it received its only illumination from a number of huge cressets, two of which were set high overhead at every turning, and kept constantly filled with glowing coals by the castle attendants.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading OF THE DELIVERY OF THE KING'S WARRANT The main gateway that gave entrance to the outer bailey was impressively wide and lofty.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading Besides these, and at regular intervals along the vaulted, winding passageway, the walls were pierced by iron-clad doors giving upon the same premises.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the opening of this main artery had been sealed by the drawbridge, which fitted tight against it, nothing of daylight filtered in, and it received its only illumination from a number of huge cressets, two of which were set high overhead at every turning, and kept constantly filled with glowing coals by the castle attendants.
