Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading "THE FIRE THAT SLAYS IN THE DARK" A swift run of about fifteen minutes brought them to the residence of the Montelet family.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "THE FIRE THAT SLAYS IN THE DARK" A swift run of about fifteen minutes brought them to the residence of the Montelet family.

the state of being absent

From this reading In that brief second his trained eye had noted the bare wall with its clear thirty-foot drop from the nearest barred windows, and that the sharply pointed roof and entire absence of chimney precluded any possibility of either thief or murderer entering from the outside.

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

From this reading It was a fine place standing in spacious and well-kept grounds, and by the involuntary upward look of young Montelet, as they swept round past one of the wings, Cleek knew that this must contain the ill-fated gallery wherein had reposed the "Eye of Ashtaroth."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading In that brief second his trained eye had noted the bare wall with its clear thirty-foot drop from the nearest barred windows, and that the sharply pointed roof and entire absence of chimney precluded any possibility of either thief or murderer entering from the outside.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It was a fine place standing in spacious and well-kept grounds, and by the involuntary upward look of young Montelet, as they swept round past one of the wings, Cleek knew that this must contain the ill-fated gallery wherein had reposed the "Eye of Ashtaroth."

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

From this reading It was a fine place standing in spacious and well-kept grounds, and by the involuntary upward look of young Montelet, as they swept round past one of the wings, Cleek knew that this must contain the ill-fated gallery wherein had reposed the "Eye of Ashtaroth."

completely unclothed

From this reading In that brief second his trained eye had noted the bare wall with its clear thirty-foot drop from the nearest barred windows, and that the sharply pointed roof and entire absence of chimney precluded any possibility of either thief or murderer entering from the outside.

preventing entry or exit or a course of action

From this reading In that brief second his trained eye had noted the bare wall with its clear thirty-foot drop from the nearest barred windows, and that the sharply pointed roof and entire absence of chimney precluded any possibility of either thief or murderer entering from the outside.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading But he made no comment, and two minutes later found him being introduced to the late Lady Montelet's French companion, Marie Vaudrot.

past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading She was short and petite, with dark, velvety brown eyes, which glanced in mute question from one face to the other, and betrayed to Cleek that she was in deadly fear of the discovery of some secret.

of short duration or distance

From this reading In that brief second his trained eye had noted the bare wall with its clear thirty-foot drop from the nearest barred windows, and that the sharply pointed roof and entire absence of chimney precluded any possibility of either thief or murderer entering from the outside.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading "THE FIRE THAT SLAYS IN THE DARK" A swift run of about fifteen minutes brought them to the residence of the Montelet family.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading She was short and petite, with dark, velvety brown eyes, which glanced in mute question from one face to the other, and betrayed to Cleek that she was in deadly fear of the discovery of some secret.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he made no comment, and two minutes later found him being introduced to the late Lady Montelet's French companion, Marie Vaudrot.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was a fine place standing in spacious and well-kept grounds, and by the involuntary upward look of young Montelet, as they swept round past one of the wings, Cleek knew that this must contain the ill-fated gallery wherein had reposed the "Eye of Ashtaroth."

a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading In that brief second his trained eye had noted the bare wall with its clear thirty-foot drop from the nearest barred windows, and that the sharply pointed roof and entire absence of chimney precluded any possibility of either thief or murderer entering from the outside.

rid of obstructions

From this reading In that brief second his trained eye had noted the bare wall with its clear thirty-foot drop from the nearest barred windows, and that the sharply pointed roof and entire absence of chimney precluded any possibility of either thief or murderer entering from the outside.

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

From this reading It was a fine place standing in spacious and well-kept grounds, and by the involuntary upward look of young Montelet, as they swept round past one of the wings, Cleek knew that this must contain the ill-fated gallery wherein had reposed the "Eye of Ashtaroth."

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading But he made no comment, and two minutes later found him being introduced to the late Lady Montelet's French companion, Marie Vaudrot.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading But he made no comment, and two minutes later found him being introduced to the late Lady Montelet's French companion, Marie Vaudrot.

include or contain; have as a component

From this reading It was a fine place standing in spacious and well-kept grounds, and by the involuntary upward look of young Montelet, as they swept round past one of the wings, Cleek knew that this must contain the ill-fated gallery wherein had reposed the "Eye of Ashtaroth."

absence of light or illumination

From this reading "THE FIRE THAT SLAYS IN THE DARK" A swift run of about fifteen minutes brought them to the residence of the Montelet family.

causing or capable of causing death

From this reading She was short and petite, with dark, velvety brown eyes, which glanced in mute question from one face to the other, and betrayed to Cleek that she was in deadly fear of the discovery of some secret.

the act of discovering something

From this reading She was short and petite, with dark, velvety brown eyes, which glanced in mute question from one face to the other, and betrayed to Cleek that she was in deadly fear of the discovery of some secret.

let fall to the ground

From this reading In that brief second his trained eye had noted the bare wall with its clear thirty-foot drop from the nearest barred windows, and that the sharply pointed roof and entire absence of chimney precluded any possibility of either thief or murderer entering from the outside.

one or the other of two

From this reading In that brief second his trained eye had noted the bare wall with its clear thirty-foot drop from the nearest barred windows, and that the sharply pointed roof and entire absence of chimney precluded any possibility of either thief or murderer entering from the outside.

a movement into or inward

From this reading In that brief second his trained eye had noted the bare wall with its clear thirty-foot drop from the nearest barred windows, and that the sharply pointed roof and entire absence of chimney precluded any possibility of either thief or murderer entering from the outside.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading In that brief second his trained eye had noted the bare wall with its clear thirty-foot drop from the nearest barred windows, and that the sharply pointed roof and entire absence of chimney precluded any possibility of either thief or murderer entering from the outside.

the organ of sight

From this reading It was a fine place standing in spacious and well-kept grounds, and by the involuntary upward look of young Montelet, as they swept round past one of the wings, Cleek knew that this must contain the ill-fated gallery wherein had reposed the "Eye of Ashtaroth."

opinion or judgment

From this reading She was short and petite, with dark, velvety brown eyes, which glanced in mute question from one face to the other, and betrayed to Cleek that she was in deadly fear of the discovery of some secret.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading She was short and petite, with dark, velvety brown eyes, which glanced in mute question from one face to the other, and betrayed to Cleek that she was in deadly fear of the discovery of some secret.

a social unit living together

From this reading "THE FIRE THAT SLAYS IN THE DARK" A swift run of about fifteen minutes brought them to the residence of the Montelet family.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading She was short and petite, with dark, velvety brown eyes, which glanced in mute question from one face to the other, and betrayed to Cleek that she was in deadly fear of the discovery of some secret.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading "THE FIRE THAT SLAYS IN THE DARK" A swift run of about fifteen minutes brought them to the residence of the Montelet family.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading It was a fine place standing in spacious and well-kept grounds, and by the involuntary upward look of young Montelet, as they swept round past one of the wings, Cleek knew that this must contain the ill-fated gallery wherein had reposed the "Eye of Ashtaroth."

start firing a weapon

From this reading "THE FIRE THAT SLAYS IN THE DARK" A swift run of about fifteen minutes brought them to the residence of the Montelet family.

set up or found

From this reading But he made no comment, and two minutes later found him being introduced to the late Lady Montelet's French companion, Marie Vaudrot.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading But he made no comment, and two minutes later found him being introduced to the late Lady Montelet's French companion, Marie Vaudrot.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In that brief second his trained eye had noted the bare wall with its clear thirty-foot drop from the nearest barred windows, and that the sharply pointed roof and entire absence of chimney precluded any possibility of either thief or murderer entering from the outside.

spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading It was a fine place standing in spacious and well-kept grounds, and by the involuntary upward look of young Montelet, as they swept round past one of the wings, Cleek knew that this must contain the ill-fated gallery wherein had reposed the "Eye of Ashtaroth."

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading She was short and petite, with dark, velvety brown eyes, which glanced in mute question from one face to the other, and betrayed to Cleek that she was in deadly fear of the discovery of some secret.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading It was a fine place standing in spacious and well-kept grounds, and by the involuntary upward look of young Montelet, as they swept round past one of the wings, Cleek knew that this must contain the ill-fated gallery wherein had reposed the "Eye of Ashtaroth."

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

From this reading It was a fine place standing in spacious and well-kept grounds, and by the involuntary upward look of young Montelet, as they swept round past one of the wings, Cleek knew that this must contain the ill-fated gallery wherein had reposed the "Eye of Ashtaroth."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But he made no comment, and two minutes later found him being introduced to the late Lady Montelet's French companion, Marie Vaudrot.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But he made no comment, and two minutes later found him being introduced to the late Lady Montelet's French companion, Marie Vaudrot.

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

From this reading In that brief second his trained eye had noted the bare wall with its clear thirty-foot drop from the nearest barred windows, and that the sharply pointed roof and entire absence of chimney precluded any possibility of either thief or murderer entering from the outside.

marked by or promising bad fortune

From this reading It was a fine place standing in spacious and well-kept grounds, and by the involuntary upward look of young Montelet, as they swept round past one of the wings, Cleek knew that this must contain the ill-fated gallery wherein had reposed the "Eye of Ashtaroth."

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

From this reading "THE FIRE THAT SLAYS IN THE DARK" A swift run of about fifteen minutes brought them to the residence of the Montelet family.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading But he made no comment, and two minutes later found him being introduced to the late Lady Montelet's French companion, Marie Vaudrot.

not subject to the control of the will

From this reading It was a fine place standing in spacious and well-kept grounds, and by the involuntary upward look of young Montelet, as they swept round past one of the wings, Cleek knew that this must contain the ill-fated gallery wherein had reposed the "Eye of Ashtaroth."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a fine place standing in spacious and well-kept grounds, and by the involuntary upward look of young Montelet, as they swept round past one of the wings, Cleek knew that this must contain the ill-fated gallery wherein had reposed the "Eye of Ashtaroth."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In that brief second his trained eye had noted the bare wall with its clear thirty-foot drop from the nearest barred windows, and that the sharply pointed roof and entire absence of chimney precluded any possibility of either thief or murderer entering from the outside.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading It was a fine place standing in spacious and well-kept grounds, and by the involuntary upward look of young Montelet, as they swept round past one of the wings, Cleek knew that this must contain the ill-fated gallery wherein had reposed the "Eye of Ashtaroth."

a polite name for any woman

From this reading But he made no comment, and two minutes later found him being introduced to the late Lady Montelet's French companion, Marie Vaudrot.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading But he made no comment, and two minutes later found him being introduced to the late Lady Montelet's French companion, Marie Vaudrot.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading But he made no comment, and two minutes later found him being introduced to the late Lady Montelet's French companion, Marie Vaudrot.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading It was a fine place standing in spacious and well-kept grounds, and by the involuntary upward look of young Montelet, as they swept round past one of the wings, Cleek knew that this must contain the ill-fated gallery wherein had reposed the "Eye of Ashtaroth."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But he made no comment, and two minutes later found him being introduced to the late Lady Montelet's French companion, Marie Vaudrot.

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From this reading But he made no comment, and two minutes later found him being introduced to the late Lady Montelet's French companion, Marie Vaudrot.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading "THE FIRE THAT SLAYS IN THE DARK" A swift run of about fifteen minutes brought them to the residence of the Montelet family.

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From this reading "THE FIRE THAT SLAYS IN THE DARK" A swift run of about fifteen minutes brought them to the residence of the Montelet family.

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

From this reading But he made no comment, and two minutes later found him being introduced to the late Lady Montelet's French companion, Marie Vaudrot.

a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)

From this reading In that brief second his trained eye had noted the bare wall with its clear thirty-foot drop from the nearest barred windows, and that the sharply pointed roof and entire absence of chimney precluded any possibility of either thief or murderer entering from the outside.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It was a fine place standing in spacious and well-kept grounds, and by the involuntary upward look of young Montelet, as they swept round past one of the wings, Cleek knew that this must contain the ill-fated gallery wherein had reposed the "Eye of Ashtaroth."

expressed without speech

From this reading She was short and petite, with dark, velvety brown eyes, which glanced in mute question from one face to the other, and betrayed to Cleek that she was in deadly fear of the discovery of some secret.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading In that brief second his trained eye had noted the bare wall with its clear thirty-foot drop from the nearest barred windows, and that the sharply pointed roof and entire absence of chimney precluded any possibility of either thief or murderer entering from the outside.

not any; not one

From this reading But he made no comment, and two minutes later found him being introduced to the late Lady Montelet's French companion, Marie Vaudrot.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading In that brief second his trained eye had noted the bare wall with its clear thirty-foot drop from the nearest barred windows, and that the sharply pointed roof and entire absence of chimney precluded any possibility of either thief or murderer entering from the outside.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "THE FIRE THAT SLAYS IN THE DARK" A swift run of about fifteen minutes brought them to the residence of the Montelet family.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was a fine place standing in spacious and well-kept grounds, and by the involuntary upward look of young Montelet, as they swept round past one of the wings, Cleek knew that this must contain the ill-fated gallery wherein had reposed the "Eye of Ashtaroth."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In that brief second his trained eye had noted the bare wall with its clear thirty-foot drop from the nearest barred windows, and that the sharply pointed roof and entire absence of chimney precluded any possibility of either thief or murderer entering from the outside.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading She was short and petite, with dark, velvety brown eyes, which glanced in mute question from one face to the other, and betrayed to Cleek that she was in deadly fear of the discovery of some secret.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading In that brief second his trained eye had noted the bare wall with its clear thirty-foot drop from the nearest barred windows, and that the sharply pointed roof and entire absence of chimney precluded any possibility of either thief or murderer entering from the outside.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading It was a fine place standing in spacious and well-kept grounds, and by the involuntary upward look of young Montelet, as they swept round past one of the wings, Cleek knew that this must contain the ill-fated gallery wherein had reposed the "Eye of Ashtaroth."

very small

From this reading She was short and petite, with dark, velvety brown eyes, which glanced in mute question from one face to the other, and betrayed to Cleek that she was in deadly fear of the discovery of some secret.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was a fine place standing in spacious and well-kept grounds, and by the involuntary upward look of young Montelet, as they swept round past one of the wings, Cleek knew that this must contain the ill-fated gallery wherein had reposed the "Eye of Ashtaroth."

having a point

From this reading In that brief second his trained eye had noted the bare wall with its clear thirty-foot drop from the nearest barred windows, and that the sharply pointed roof and entire absence of chimney precluded any possibility of either thief or murderer entering from the outside.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading In that brief second his trained eye had noted the bare wall with its clear thirty-foot drop from the nearest barred windows, and that the sharply pointed roof and entire absence of chimney precluded any possibility of either thief or murderer entering from the outside.

past form of “preclude” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading In that brief second his trained eye had noted the bare wall with its clear thirty-foot drop from the nearest barred windows, and that the sharply pointed roof and entire absence of chimney precluded any possibility of either thief or murderer entering from the outside.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading She was short and petite, with dark, velvety brown eyes, which glanced in mute question from one face to the other, and betrayed to Cleek that she was in deadly fear of the discovery of some secret.

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

From this reading It was a fine place standing in spacious and well-kept grounds, and by the involuntary upward look of young Montelet, as they swept round past one of the wings, Cleek knew that this must contain the ill-fated gallery wherein had reposed the "Eye of Ashtaroth."

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading "THE FIRE THAT SLAYS IN THE DARK" A swift run of about fifteen minutes brought them to the residence of the Montelet family.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading In that brief second his trained eye had noted the bare wall with its clear thirty-foot drop from the nearest barred windows, and that the sharply pointed roof and entire absence of chimney precluded any possibility of either thief or murderer entering from the outside.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading It was a fine place standing in spacious and well-kept grounds, and by the involuntary upward look of young Montelet, as they swept round past one of the wings, Cleek knew that this must contain the ill-fated gallery wherein had reposed the "Eye of Ashtaroth."

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading "THE FIRE THAT SLAYS IN THE DARK" A swift run of about fifteen minutes brought them to the residence of the Montelet family.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading In that brief second his trained eye had noted the bare wall with its clear thirty-foot drop from the nearest barred windows, and that the sharply pointed roof and entire absence of chimney precluded any possibility of either thief or murderer entering from the outside.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading She was short and petite, with dark, velvety brown eyes, which glanced in mute question from one face to the other, and betrayed to Cleek that she was in deadly fear of the discovery of some secret.

in an aggressive manner

From this reading In that brief second his trained eye had noted the bare wall with its clear thirty-foot drop from the nearest barred windows, and that the sharply pointed roof and entire absence of chimney precluded any possibility of either thief or murderer entering from the outside.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She was short and petite, with dark, velvety brown eyes, which glanced in mute question from one face to the other, and betrayed to Cleek that she was in deadly fear of the discovery of some secret.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading She was short and petite, with dark, velvety brown eyes, which glanced in mute question from one face to the other, and betrayed to Cleek that she was in deadly fear of the discovery of some secret.

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

From this reading "THE FIRE THAT SLAYS IN THE DARK" A swift run of about fifteen minutes brought them to the residence of the Montelet family.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading She was short and petite, with dark, velvety brown eyes, which glanced in mute question from one face to the other, and betrayed to Cleek that she was in deadly fear of the discovery of some secret.

very large in expanse or scope

From this reading It was a fine place standing in spacious and well-kept grounds, and by the involuntary upward look of young Montelet, as they swept round past one of the wings, Cleek knew that this must contain the ill-fated gallery wherein had reposed the "Eye of Ashtaroth."

having a supporting base

From this reading It was a fine place standing in spacious and well-kept grounds, and by the involuntary upward look of young Montelet, as they swept round past one of the wings, Cleek knew that this must contain the ill-fated gallery wherein had reposed the "Eye of Ashtaroth."

possessing sweep

From this reading It was a fine place standing in spacious and well-kept grounds, and by the involuntary upward look of young Montelet, as they swept round past one of the wings, Cleek knew that this must contain the ill-fated gallery wherein had reposed the "Eye of Ashtaroth."

moving very fast

From this reading "THE FIRE THAT SLAYS IN THE DARK" A swift run of about fifteen minutes brought them to the residence of the Montelet family.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "THE FIRE THAT SLAYS IN THE DARK" A swift run of about fifteen minutes brought them to the residence of the Montelet family.

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

From this reading "THE FIRE THAT SLAYS IN THE DARK" A swift run of about fifteen minutes brought them to the residence of the Montelet family.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "THE FIRE THAT SLAYS IN THE DARK" A swift run of about fifteen minutes brought them to the residence of the Montelet family.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was a fine place standing in spacious and well-kept grounds, and by the involuntary upward look of young Montelet, as they swept round past one of the wings, Cleek knew that this must contain the ill-fated gallery wherein had reposed the "Eye of Ashtaroth."

a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading In that brief second his trained eye had noted the bare wall with its clear thirty-foot drop from the nearest barred windows, and that the sharply pointed roof and entire absence of chimney precluded any possibility of either thief or murderer entering from the outside.

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

From this reading In that brief second his trained eye had noted the bare wall with its clear thirty-foot drop from the nearest barred windows, and that the sharply pointed roof and entire absence of chimney precluded any possibility of either thief or murderer entering from the outside.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It was a fine place standing in spacious and well-kept grounds, and by the involuntary upward look of young Montelet, as they swept round past one of the wings, Cleek knew that this must contain the ill-fated gallery wherein had reposed the "Eye of Ashtaroth."

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

From this reading "THE FIRE THAT SLAYS IN THE DARK" A swift run of about fifteen minutes brought them to the residence of the Montelet family.

shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form

From this reading In that brief second his trained eye had noted the bare wall with its clear thirty-foot drop from the nearest barred windows, and that the sharply pointed roof and entire absence of chimney precluded any possibility of either thief or murderer entering from the outside.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading But he made no comment, and two minutes later found him being introduced to the late Lady Montelet's French companion, Marie Vaudrot.

directed up

From this reading It was a fine place standing in spacious and well-kept grounds, and by the involuntary upward look of young Montelet, as they swept round past one of the wings, Cleek knew that this must contain the ill-fated gallery wherein had reposed the "Eye of Ashtaroth."

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

From this reading But he made no comment, and two minutes later found him being introduced to the late Lady Montelet's French companion, Marie Vaudrot.

smooth and soft to sight or hearing or touch or taste

From this reading She was short and petite, with dark, velvety brown eyes, which glanced in mute question from one face to the other, and betrayed to Cleek that she was in deadly fear of the discovery of some secret.

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 In that brief second his trained eye had noted the bare wall with its clear thirty-foot drop from the nearest barred windows, and that the sharply pointed roof and entire absence of chimney precluded any possibility of either thief or murderer entering from the outside.

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

From this reading It was a fine place standing in spacious and well-kept grounds, and by the involuntary upward look of young Montelet, as they swept round past one of the wings, Cleek knew that this must contain the ill-fated gallery wherein had reposed the "Eye of Ashtaroth."

kept in good condition

From this reading It was a fine place standing in spacious and well-kept grounds, and by the involuntary upward look of young Montelet, as they swept round past one of the wings, Cleek knew that this must contain the ill-fated gallery wherein had reposed the "Eye of Ashtaroth."

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

From this reading It was a fine place standing in spacious and well-kept grounds, and by the involuntary upward look of young Montelet, as they swept round past one of the wings, Cleek knew that this must contain the ill-fated gallery wherein had reposed the "Eye of Ashtaroth."

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading She was short and petite, with dark, velvety brown eyes, which glanced in mute question from one face to the other, and betrayed to Cleek that she was in deadly fear of the discovery of some secret.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading In that brief second his trained eye had noted the bare wall with its clear thirty-foot drop from the nearest barred windows, and that the sharply pointed roof and entire absence of chimney precluded any possibility of either thief or murderer entering from the outside.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading It was a fine place standing in spacious and well-kept grounds, and by the involuntary upward look of young Montelet, as they swept round past one of the wings, Cleek knew that this must contain the ill-fated gallery wherein had reposed the "Eye of Ashtaroth."

in the company of; together with

From this reading In that brief second his trained eye had noted the bare wall with its clear thirty-foot drop from the nearest barred windows, and that the sharply pointed roof and entire absence of chimney precluded any possibility of either thief or murderer entering from the outside.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It was a fine place standing in spacious and well-kept grounds, and by the involuntary upward look of young Montelet, as they swept round past one of the wings, Cleek knew that this must contain the ill-fated gallery wherein had reposed the "Eye of Ashtaroth."