used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She therefore examined the door and suddenly observed that, against all logical expectation, it had a large strong bolt at the bottom.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading She had no time to weigh the advantages or drawbacks of this plan.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading She therefore examined the door and suddenly observed that, against all logical expectation, it had a large strong bolt at the bottom.
(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 She therefore examined the door and suddenly observed that, against all logical expectation, it had a large strong bolt at the bottom.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She had heard a jingle of keys and, almost at the same time, the sound of a key grating in the lock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DEATH-CHAMBER Veronique's estimate was correct, provided that the door opened outwards and that her enemies were at once revealed to view.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE DEATH-CHAMBER Veronique's estimate was correct, provided that the door opened outwards and that her enemies were at once revealed to view.
boltnounUS /boʊlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading She therefore examined the door and suddenly observed that, against all logical expectation, it had a large strong bolt at the bottom.
the lower side of anything
From this reading She therefore examined the door and suddenly observed that, against all logical expectation, it had a large strong bolt at the bottom.
make right or correct
From this reading THE DEATH-CHAMBER Veronique's estimate was correct, provided that the door opened outwards and that her enemies were at once revealed to view.
DEATH-CHAMBER
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From this reading THE DEATH-CHAMBER Veronique's estimate was correct, provided that the door opened outwards and that her enemies were at once revealed to view.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE DEATH-CHAMBER Veronique's estimate was correct, provided that the door opened outwards and that her enemies were at once revealed to view.
drawbacksnounUS /ˈdrɔːbæks/
plural of “drawback” — the quality of being a hindrance
From this reading She had no time to weigh the advantages or drawbacks of this plan.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading THE DEATH-CHAMBER Veronique's estimate was correct, provided that the door opened outwards and that her enemies were at once revealed to view.
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading THE DEATH-CHAMBER Veronique's estimate was correct, provided that the door opened outwards and that her enemies were at once revealed to view.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading She therefore examined the door and suddenly observed that, against all logical expectation, it had a large strong bolt at the bottom.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading She therefore examined the door and suddenly observed that, against all logical expectation, it had a large strong bolt at the bottom.
gratingnounUS /ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/
a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
From this reading She had heard a jingle of keys and, almost at the same time, the sound of a key grating in the lock.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She therefore examined the door and suddenly observed that, against all logical expectation, it had a large strong bolt at the bottom.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She had heard a jingle of keys and, almost at the same time, the sound of a key grating in the lock.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DEATH-CHAMBER Veronique's estimate was correct, provided that the door opened outwards and that her enemies were at once revealed to view.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had heard a jingle of keys and, almost at the same time, the sound of a key grating in the lock.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She therefore examined the door and suddenly observed that, against all logical expectation, it had a large strong bolt at the bottom.
jingleverbUS /ˈdʒɪŋɡəl/
make a sound typical of metallic objects
From this reading She had heard a jingle of keys and, almost at the same time, the sound of a key grating in the lock.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading She had heard a jingle of keys and, almost at the same time, the sound of a key grating in the lock.
keysnounUS /kiːz/
plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading She had heard a jingle of keys and, almost at the same time, the sound of a key grating in the lock.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She therefore examined the door and suddenly observed that, against all logical expectation, it had a large strong bolt at the bottom.
fasten with a lock
From this reading She had heard a jingle of keys and, almost at the same time, the sound of a key grating in the lock.
logicaladjectiveUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
From this reading She therefore examined the door and suddenly observed that, against all logical expectation, it had a large strong bolt at the bottom.
engage in
From this reading Should she make use of it?
not any; not one
From this reading She had no time to weigh the advantages or drawbacks of this plan.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading She therefore examined the door and suddenly observed that, against all logical expectation, it had a large strong bolt at the bottom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Should she make use of it?
on one occasion
From this reading THE DEATH-CHAMBER Veronique's estimate was correct, provided that the door opened outwards and that her enemies were at once revealed to view.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading THE DEATH-CHAMBER Veronique's estimate was correct, provided that the door opened outwards and that her enemies were at once revealed to view.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She had no time to weigh the advantages or drawbacks of this plan.
outwardsadverbUS /ˈaʊtwərdz/
toward the outside
From this reading THE DEATH-CHAMBER Veronique's estimate was correct, provided that the door opened outwards and that her enemies were at once revealed to view.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading She had no time to weigh the advantages or drawbacks of this plan.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading THE DEATH-CHAMBER Veronique's estimate was correct, provided that the door opened outwards and that her enemies were at once revealed to view.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading THE DEATH-CHAMBER Veronique's estimate was correct, provided that the door opened outwards and that her enemies were at once revealed to view.
Identical; not different.
From this reading She had heard a jingle of keys and, almost at the same time, the sound of a key grating in the lock.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She therefore examined the door and suddenly observed that, against all logical expectation, it had a large strong bolt at the bottom.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Should she make use of it?
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading She had heard a jingle of keys and, almost at the same time, the sound of a key grating in the lock.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading She therefore examined the door and suddenly observed that, against all logical expectation, it had a large strong bolt at the bottom.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading She therefore examined the door and suddenly observed that, against all logical expectation, it had a large strong bolt at the bottom.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE DEATH-CHAMBER Veronique's estimate was correct, provided that the door opened outwards and that her enemies were at once revealed to view.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEATH-CHAMBER Veronique's estimate was correct, provided that the door opened outwards and that her enemies were at once revealed to view.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading She therefore examined the door and suddenly observed that, against all logical expectation, it had a large strong bolt at the bottom.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She had no time to weigh the advantages or drawbacks of this plan.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She had no time to weigh the advantages or drawbacks of this plan.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DEATH-CHAMBER Veronique's estimate was correct, provided that the door opened outwards and that her enemies were at once revealed to view.
the act of using
From this reading Should she make use of it?
Veronique's
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From this reading THE DEATH-CHAMBER Veronique's estimate was correct, provided that the door opened outwards and that her enemies were at once revealed to view.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading THE DEATH-CHAMBER Veronique's estimate was correct, provided that the door opened outwards and that her enemies were at once revealed to view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DEATH-CHAMBER Veronique's estimate was correct, provided that the door opened outwards and that her enemies were at once revealed to view.
weighverbUS /weɪ/
have a certain weight
From this reading She had no time to weigh the advantages or drawbacks of this plan.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE DEATH-CHAMBER Veronique's estimate was correct, provided that the door opened outwards and that her enemies were at once revealed to view.
