used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Without a word Archy entered the vast hall.
adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading Great gilt chandeliers hung from a noble roof; antlers and hunting trophies adorned the walls; rusty armor was plentiful, and close to him, looming up in the darkness pierced by the candle's single ray, was a manikin in armor, mounted on horseback.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading With lance in rest, and ghostly caverns in the casque where the eyes should be, he seemed to stand guard over that ancient place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was even self-possessed enough to help in dragging the great doors back to their places and securing them with chains and bars.
antlersnounUS /ˈæntlərz/
plural of “antler” — deciduous horn of a member of the deer family
From this reading Great gilt chandeliers hung from a noble roof; antlers and hunting trophies adorned the walls; rusty armor was plentiful, and close to him, looming up in the darkness pierced by the candle's single ray, was a manikin in armor, mounted on horseback.
Archy
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From this reading Without a word Archy entered the vast hall.
armornounUS /ˈɑːrmər/
protective covering made of metal and used in combat
From this reading Great gilt chandeliers hung from a noble roof; antlers and hunting trophies adorned the walls; rusty armor was plentiful, and close to him, looming up in the darkness pierced by the candle's single ray, was a manikin in armor, mounted on horseback.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Then, coolly folding his arms, his eyes travelled around the hall, gloomy but magnificent.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Then, coolly folding his arms, his eyes travelled around the hall, gloomy but magnificent.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He was even self-possessed enough to help in dragging the great doors back to their places and securing them with chains and bars.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading He was even self-possessed enough to help in dragging the great doors back to their places and securing them with chains and bars.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading With lance in rest, and ghostly caverns in the casque where the eyes should be, he seemed to stand guard over that ancient place.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Then, coolly folding his arms, his eyes travelled around the hall, gloomy but magnificent.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Great gilt chandeliers hung from a noble roof; antlers and hunting trophies adorned the walls; rusty armor was plentiful, and close to him, looming up in the darkness pierced by the candle's single ray, was a manikin in armor, mounted on horseback.
candle's
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From this reading Great gilt chandeliers hung from a noble roof; antlers and hunting trophies adorned the walls; rusty armor was plentiful, and close to him, looming up in the darkness pierced by the candle's single ray, was a manikin in armor, mounted on horseback.
casquenoun
(15-16th century) any armor for the head; usually ornate without a visor
From this reading With lance in rest, and ghostly caverns in the casque where the eyes should be, he seemed to stand guard over that ancient place.
cavernsnounUS /ˈkævərnz/
plural of “cavern” — any large dark enclosed space
From this reading With lance in rest, and ghostly caverns in the casque where the eyes should be, he seemed to stand guard over that ancient place.
chainsnounUS /tʃeɪnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading He was even self-possessed enough to help in dragging the great doors back to their places and securing them with chains and bars.
chandeliersnounUS /ˌʃændəˈlɪz/
plural of “chandelier” — branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling
From this reading Great gilt chandeliers hung from a noble roof; antlers and hunting trophies adorned the walls; rusty armor was plentiful, and close to him, looming up in the darkness pierced by the candle's single ray, was a manikin in armor, mounted on horseback.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Great gilt chandeliers hung from a noble roof; antlers and hunting trophies adorned the walls; rusty armor was plentiful, and close to him, looming up in the darkness pierced by the candle's single ray, was a manikin in armor, mounted on horseback.
coollyadverbUS /ˈkuːli/
in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading Then, coolly folding his arms, his eyes travelled around the hall, gloomy but magnificent.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Great gilt chandeliers hung from a noble roof; antlers and hunting trophies adorned the walls; rusty armor was plentiful, and close to him, looming up in the darkness pierced by the candle's single ray, was a manikin in armor, mounted on horseback.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He was even self-possessed enough to help in dragging the great doors back to their places and securing them with chains and bars.
draggingadjectiveUS /ˈdræɡɪŋ/
marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
From this reading He was even self-possessed enough to help in dragging the great doors back to their places and securing them with chains and bars.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He was even self-possessed enough to help in dragging the great doors back to their places and securing them with chains and bars.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Without a word Archy entered the vast hall.
divisible by two
From this reading He was even self-possessed enough to help in dragging the great doors back to their places and securing them with chains and bars.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Then, coolly folding his arms, his eyes travelled around the hall, gloomy but magnificent.
foldingnounUS /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/
the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
From this reading Then, coolly folding his arms, his eyes travelled around the hall, gloomy but magnificent.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Great gilt chandeliers hung from a noble roof; antlers and hunting trophies adorned the walls; rusty armor was plentiful, and close to him, looming up in the darkness pierced by the candle's single ray, was a manikin in armor, mounted on horseback.
ghostlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊstli/
resembling or characteristic of a phantom
From this reading With lance in rest, and ghostly caverns in the casque where the eyes should be, he seemed to stand guard over that ancient place.
giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Great gilt chandeliers hung from a noble roof; antlers and hunting trophies adorned the walls; rusty armor was plentiful, and close to him, looming up in the darkness pierced by the candle's single ray, was a manikin in armor, mounted on horseback.
depressingly dark
From this reading Then, coolly folding his arms, his eyes travelled around the hall, gloomy but magnificent.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He was even self-possessed enough to help in dragging the great doors back to their places and securing them with chains and bars.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading With lance in rest, and ghostly caverns in the casque where the eyes should be, he seemed to stand guard over that ancient place.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Without a word Archy entered the vast hall.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was even self-possessed enough to help in dragging the great doors back to their places and securing them with chains and bars.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He was even self-possessed enough to help in dragging the great doors back to their places and securing them with chains and bars.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Great gilt chandeliers hung from a noble roof; antlers and hunting trophies adorned the walls; rusty armor was plentiful, and close to him, looming up in the darkness pierced by the candle's single ray, was a manikin in armor, mounted on horseback.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then, coolly folding his arms, his eyes travelled around the hall, gloomy but magnificent.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading Great gilt chandeliers hung from a noble roof; antlers and hunting trophies adorned the walls; rusty armor was plentiful, and close to him, looming up in the darkness pierced by the candle's single ray, was a manikin in armor, mounted on horseback.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Great gilt chandeliers hung from a noble roof; antlers and hunting trophies adorned the walls; rusty armor was plentiful, and close to him, looming up in the darkness pierced by the candle's single ray, was a manikin in armor, mounted on horseback.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading Great gilt chandeliers hung from a noble roof; antlers and hunting trophies adorned the walls; rusty armor was plentiful, and close to him, looming up in the darkness pierced by the candle's single ray, was a manikin in armor, mounted on horseback.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was even self-possessed enough to help in dragging the great doors back to their places and securing them with chains and bars.
lancenounUS /læns/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading With lance in rest, and ghostly caverns in the casque where the eyes should be, he seemed to stand guard over that ancient place.
loomingverbUS /ˈluːmɪŋ/
-ing form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading Great gilt chandeliers hung from a noble roof; antlers and hunting trophies adorned the walls; rusty armor was plentiful, and close to him, looming up in the darkness pierced by the candle's single ray, was a manikin in armor, mounted on horseback.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading Then, coolly folding his arms, his eyes travelled around the hall, gloomy but magnificent.
manikinnoun
a person who is very small but who is not otherwise deformed or abnormal
From this reading Great gilt chandeliers hung from a noble roof; antlers and hunting trophies adorned the walls; rusty armor was plentiful, and close to him, looming up in the darkness pierced by the candle's single ray, was a manikin in armor, mounted on horseback.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Great gilt chandeliers hung from a noble roof; antlers and hunting trophies adorned the walls; rusty armor was plentiful, and close to him, looming up in the darkness pierced by the candle's single ray, was a manikin in armor, mounted on horseback.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Great gilt chandeliers hung from a noble roof; antlers and hunting trophies adorned the walls; rusty armor was plentiful, and close to him, looming up in the darkness pierced by the candle's single ray, was a manikin in armor, mounted on horseback.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Great gilt chandeliers hung from a noble roof; antlers and hunting trophies adorned the walls; rusty armor was plentiful, and close to him, looming up in the darkness pierced by the candle's single ray, was a manikin in armor, mounted on horseback.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading With lance in rest, and ghostly caverns in the casque where the eyes should be, he seemed to stand guard over that ancient place.
piercedadjectiveUS /pɪrst/
having a hole cut through
From this reading Great gilt chandeliers hung from a noble roof; antlers and hunting trophies adorned the walls; rusty armor was plentiful, and close to him, looming up in the darkness pierced by the candle's single ray, was a manikin in armor, mounted on horseback.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading With lance in rest, and ghostly caverns in the casque where the eyes should be, he seemed to stand guard over that ancient place.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He was even self-possessed enough to help in dragging the great doors back to their places and securing them with chains and bars.
plentifuladjectiveUS /ˈplentəfəl/
existing in great number or quantity
From this reading Great gilt chandeliers hung from a noble roof; antlers and hunting trophies adorned the walls; rusty armor was plentiful, and close to him, looming up in the darkness pierced by the candle's single ray, was a manikin in armor, mounted on horseback.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Great gilt chandeliers hung from a noble roof; antlers and hunting trophies adorned the walls; rusty armor was plentiful, and close to him, looming up in the darkness pierced by the candle's single ray, was a manikin in armor, mounted on horseback.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading With lance in rest, and ghostly caverns in the casque where the eyes should be, he seemed to stand guard over that ancient place.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Great gilt chandeliers hung from a noble roof; antlers and hunting trophies adorned the walls; rusty armor was plentiful, and close to him, looming up in the darkness pierced by the candle's single ray, was a manikin in armor, mounted on horseback.
rustyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌsti/
covered with or consisting of rust
From this reading Great gilt chandeliers hung from a noble roof; antlers and hunting trophies adorned the walls; rusty armor was plentiful, and close to him, looming up in the darkness pierced by the candle's single ray, was a manikin in armor, mounted on horseback.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading He was even self-possessed enough to help in dragging the great doors back to their places and securing them with chains and bars.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading With lance in rest, and ghostly caverns in the casque where the eyes should be, he seemed to stand guard over that ancient place.
self-possessedadjective
in full control of your faculties
From this reading He was even self-possessed enough to help in dragging the great doors back to their places and securing them with chains and bars.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading With lance in rest, and ghostly caverns in the casque where the eyes should be, he seemed to stand guard over that ancient place.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Great gilt chandeliers hung from a noble roof; antlers and hunting trophies adorned the walls; rusty armor was plentiful, and close to him, looming up in the darkness pierced by the candle's single ray, was a manikin in armor, mounted on horseback.
be standing; be upright
From this reading With lance in rest, and ghostly caverns in the casque where the eyes should be, he seemed to stand guard over that ancient place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With lance in rest, and ghostly caverns in the casque where the eyes should be, he seemed to stand guard over that ancient place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Without a word Archy entered the vast hall.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He was even self-possessed enough to help in dragging the great doors back to their places and securing them with chains and bars.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He was even self-possessed enough to help in dragging the great doors back to their places and securing them with chains and bars.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, coolly folding his arms, his eyes travelled around the hall, gloomy but magnificent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was even self-possessed enough to help in dragging the great doors back to their places and securing them with chains and bars.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading Then, coolly folding his arms, his eyes travelled around the hall, gloomy but magnificent.
trophiesnounUS /ˈtroʊfiz/
plural of “trophy” — an award for success in war or hunting
From this reading Great gilt chandeliers hung from a noble roof; antlers and hunting trophies adorned the walls; rusty armor was plentiful, and close to him, looming up in the darkness pierced by the candle's single ray, was a manikin in armor, mounted on horseback.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Great gilt chandeliers hung from a noble roof; antlers and hunting trophies adorned the walls; rusty armor was plentiful, and close to him, looming up in the darkness pierced by the candle's single ray, was a manikin in armor, mounted on horseback.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Without a word Archy entered the vast hall.
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 Great gilt chandeliers hung from a noble roof; antlers and hunting trophies adorned the walls; rusty armor was plentiful, and close to him, looming up in the darkness pierced by the candle's single ray, was a manikin in armor, mounted on horseback.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was even self-possessed enough to help in dragging the great doors back to their places and securing them with chains and bars.
in or at the place that
From this reading With lance in rest, and ghostly caverns in the casque where the eyes should be, he seemed to stand guard over that ancient place.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was even self-possessed enough to help in dragging the great doors back to their places and securing them with chains and bars.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without a word Archy entered the vast hall.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Without a word Archy entered the vast hall.
