admittingverbUS /ædˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading The wooden partition opposite him was obviously the beginning of the used part of the castle, but admitting that he could pass it, in which direction would it lead him?
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading As nearly as he could judge by his observations during the afternoon, and the direction of the steps and passageways, the vault was somewhere under the main group of buildings, the keep or one end of the Hall, two or three stories below the level of the chapel floor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As nearly as he could judge by his observations during the afternoon, and the direction of the steps and passageways, the vault was somewhere under the main group of buildings, the keep or one end of the Hall, two or three stories below the level of the chapel floor.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He feared to strike another match, for beyond the door perhaps someone might be moving.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As nearly as he could judge by his observations during the afternoon, and the direction of the steps and passageways, the vault was somewhere under the main group of buildings, the keep or one end of the Hall, two or three stories below the level of the chapel floor.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He feared to strike another match, for beyond the door perhaps someone might be moving.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading The wooden partition opposite him was obviously the beginning of the used part of the castle, but admitting that he could pass it, in which direction would it lead him?
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading As nearly as he could judge by his observations during the afternoon, and the direction of the steps and passageways, the vault was somewhere under the main group of buildings, the keep or one end of the Hall, two or three stories below the level of the chapel floor.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading He feared to strike another match, for beyond the door perhaps someone might be moving.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading As nearly as he could judge by his observations during the afternoon, and the direction of the steps and passageways, the vault was somewhere under the main group of buildings, the keep or one end of the Hall, two or three stories below the level of the chapel floor.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Part of the corridor through which he had passed was hewn from the solid rock, and part was built of masonry.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The wooden partition opposite him was obviously the beginning of the used part of the castle, but admitting that he could pass it, in which direction would it lead him?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As nearly as he could judge by his observations during the afternoon, and the direction of the steps and passageways, the vault was somewhere under the main group of buildings, the keep or one end of the Hall, two or three stories below the level of the chapel floor.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The wooden partition opposite him was obviously the beginning of the used part of the castle, but admitting that he could pass it, in which direction would it lead him?
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading As nearly as he could judge by his observations during the afternoon, and the direction of the steps and passageways, the vault was somewhere under the main group of buildings, the keep or one end of the Hall, two or three stories below the level of the chapel floor.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading Part of the corridor through which he had passed was hewn from the solid rock, and part was built of masonry.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As nearly as he could judge by his observations during the afternoon, and the direction of the steps and passageways, the vault was somewhere under the main group of buildings, the keep or one end of the Hall, two or three stories below the level of the chapel floor.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE DEATH GRIP He stood in the middle of the stone floor, matchbox in hand, trying to decide what he must do next.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading THE DEATH GRIP He stood in the middle of the stone floor, matchbox in hand, trying to decide what he must do next.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading As nearly as he could judge by his observations during the afternoon, and the direction of the steps and passageways, the vault was somewhere under the main group of buildings, the keep or one end of the Hall, two or three stories below the level of the chapel floor.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE DEATH GRIP He stood in the middle of the stone floor, matchbox in hand, trying to decide what he must do next.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He feared to strike another match, for beyond the door perhaps someone might be moving.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading As nearly as he could judge by his observations during the afternoon, and the direction of the steps and passageways, the vault was somewhere under the main group of buildings, the keep or one end of the Hall, two or three stories below the level of the chapel floor.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading As nearly as he could judge by his observations during the afternoon, and the direction of the steps and passageways, the vault was somewhere under the main group of buildings, the keep or one end of the Hall, two or three stories below the level of the chapel floor.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He feared to strike another match, for beyond the door perhaps someone might be moving.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading THE DEATH GRIP He stood in the middle of the stone floor, matchbox in hand, trying to decide what he must do next.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He feared to strike another match, for beyond the door perhaps someone might be moving.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Part of the corridor through which he had passed was hewn from the solid rock, and part was built of masonry.
GRIPnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading THE DEATH GRIP He stood in the middle of the stone floor, matchbox in hand, trying to decide what he must do next.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading As nearly as he could judge by his observations during the afternoon, and the direction of the steps and passageways, the vault was somewhere under the main group of buildings, the keep or one end of the Hall, two or three stories below the level of the chapel floor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Part of the corridor through which he had passed was hewn from the solid rock, and part was built of masonry.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading As nearly as he could judge by his observations during the afternoon, and the direction of the steps and passageways, the vault was somewhere under the main group of buildings, the keep or one end of the Hall, two or three stories below the level of the chapel floor.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE DEATH GRIP He stood in the middle of the stone floor, matchbox in hand, trying to decide what he must do next.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE DEATH GRIP He stood in the middle of the stone floor, matchbox in hand, trying to decide what he must do next.
hewnadjectiveUS /hjuːn/
cut or shaped with hard blows of a heavy cutting instrument like an ax or chisel
From this reading Part of the corridor through which he had passed was hewn from the solid rock, and part was built of masonry.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The wooden partition opposite him was obviously the beginning of the used part of the castle, but admitting that he could pass it, in which direction would it lead him?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As nearly as he could judge by his observations during the afternoon, and the direction of the steps and passageways, the vault was somewhere under the main group of buildings, the keep or one end of the Hall, two or three stories below the level of the chapel floor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DEATH GRIP He stood in the middle of the stone floor, matchbox in hand, trying to decide what he must do next.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The wooden partition opposite him was obviously the beginning of the used part of the castle, but admitting that he could pass it, in which direction would it lead him?
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading As nearly as he could judge by his observations during the afternoon, and the direction of the steps and passageways, the vault was somewhere under the main group of buildings, the keep or one end of the Hall, two or three stories below the level of the chapel floor.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading As nearly as he could judge by his observations during the afternoon, and the direction of the steps and passageways, the vault was somewhere under the main group of buildings, the keep or one end of the Hall, two or three stories below the level of the chapel floor.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading The wooden partition opposite him was obviously the beginning of the used part of the castle, but admitting that he could pass it, in which direction would it lead him?
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading As nearly as he could judge by his observations during the afternoon, and the direction of the steps and passageways, the vault was somewhere under the main group of buildings, the keep or one end of the Hall, two or three stories below the level of the chapel floor.
most important element
From this reading As nearly as he could judge by his observations during the afternoon, and the direction of the steps and passageways, the vault was somewhere under the main group of buildings, the keep or one end of the Hall, two or three stories below the level of the chapel floor.
masonrynounUS /ˈmeɪsənri/
structure built of stone or brick by a mason
From this reading Part of the corridor through which he had passed was hewn from the solid rock, and part was built of masonry.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading He feared to strike another match, for beyond the door perhaps someone might be moving.
matchboxnounUS /ˈmætʃbɑːks/
a box for holding matches
From this reading THE DEATH GRIP He stood in the middle of the stone floor, matchbox in hand, trying to decide what he must do next.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading THE DEATH GRIP He stood in the middle of the stone floor, matchbox in hand, trying to decide what he must do next.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He feared to strike another match, for beyond the door perhaps someone might be moving.
in motion
From this reading He feared to strike another match, for beyond the door perhaps someone might be moving.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading THE DEATH GRIP He stood in the middle of the stone floor, matchbox in hand, trying to decide what he must do next.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading As nearly as he could judge by his observations during the afternoon, and the direction of the steps and passageways, the vault was somewhere under the main group of buildings, the keep or one end of the Hall, two or three stories below the level of the chapel floor.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE DEATH GRIP He stood in the middle of the stone floor, matchbox in hand, trying to decide what he must do next.
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading As nearly as he could judge by his observations during the afternoon, and the direction of the steps and passageways, the vault was somewhere under the main group of buildings, the keep or one end of the Hall, two or three stories below the level of the chapel floor.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The wooden partition opposite him was obviously the beginning of the used part of the castle, but admitting that he could pass it, in which direction would it lead him?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DEATH GRIP He stood in the middle of the stone floor, matchbox in hand, trying to decide what he must do next.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As nearly as he could judge by his observations during the afternoon, and the direction of the steps and passageways, the vault was somewhere under the main group of buildings, the keep or one end of the Hall, two or three stories below the level of the chapel floor.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The wooden partition opposite him was obviously the beginning of the used part of the castle, but admitting that he could pass it, in which direction would it lead him?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As nearly as he could judge by his observations during the afternoon, and the direction of the steps and passageways, the vault was somewhere under the main group of buildings, the keep or one end of the Hall, two or three stories below the level of the chapel floor.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Part of the corridor through which he had passed was hewn from the solid rock, and part was built of masonry.
partitionnounUS /pɑːrˈtɪʃən/
a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)
From this reading The wooden partition opposite him was obviously the beginning of the used part of the castle, but admitting that he could pass it, in which direction would it lead him?
go across or through
From this reading The wooden partition opposite him was obviously the beginning of the used part of the castle, but admitting that he could pass it, in which direction would it lead him?
passageways
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From this reading As nearly as he could judge by his observations during the afternoon, and the direction of the steps and passageways, the vault was somewhere under the main group of buildings, the keep or one end of the Hall, two or three stories below the level of the chapel floor.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Part of the corridor through which he had passed was hewn from the solid rock, and part was built of masonry.
by chance
From this reading He feared to strike another match, for beyond the door perhaps someone might be moving.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Part of the corridor through which he had passed was hewn from the solid rock, and part was built of masonry.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading Part of the corridor through which he had passed was hewn from the solid rock, and part was built of masonry.
a person, without saying who
From this reading He feared to strike another match, for beyond the door perhaps someone might be moving.
in or at or to some place
From this reading As nearly as he could judge by his observations during the afternoon, and the direction of the steps and passageways, the vault was somewhere under the main group of buildings, the keep or one end of the Hall, two or three stories below the level of the chapel floor.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading As nearly as he could judge by his observations during the afternoon, and the direction of the steps and passageways, the vault was somewhere under the main group of buildings, the keep or one end of the Hall, two or three stories below the level of the chapel floor.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading THE DEATH GRIP He stood in the middle of the stone floor, matchbox in hand, trying to decide what he must do next.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE DEATH GRIP He stood in the middle of the stone floor, matchbox in hand, trying to decide what he must do next.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading As nearly as he could judge by his observations during the afternoon, and the direction of the steps and passageways, the vault was somewhere under the main group of buildings, the keep or one end of the Hall, two or three stories below the level of the chapel floor.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading He feared to strike another match, for beyond the door perhaps someone might be moving.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The wooden partition opposite him was obviously the beginning of the used part of the castle, but admitting that he could pass it, in which direction would it lead him?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEATH GRIP He stood in the middle of the stone floor, matchbox in hand, trying to decide what he must do next.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading As nearly as he could judge by his observations during the afternoon, and the direction of the steps and passageways, the vault was somewhere under the main group of buildings, the keep or one end of the Hall, two or three stories below the level of the chapel floor.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Part of the corridor through which he had passed was hewn from the solid rock, and part was built of masonry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DEATH GRIP He stood in the middle of the stone floor, matchbox in hand, trying to decide what he must do next.
hard to endure
From this reading THE DEATH GRIP He stood in the middle of the stone floor, matchbox in hand, trying to decide what he must do next.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As nearly as he could judge by his observations during the afternoon, and the direction of the steps and passageways, the vault was somewhere under the main group of buildings, the keep or one end of the Hall, two or three stories below the level of the chapel floor.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading As nearly as he could judge by his observations during the afternoon, and the direction of the steps and passageways, the vault was somewhere under the main group of buildings, the keep or one end of the Hall, two or three stories below the level of the chapel floor.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The wooden partition opposite him was obviously the beginning of the used part of the castle, but admitting that he could pass it, in which direction would it lead him?
vaultnounUS /vɒlt/
An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.
From this reading As nearly as he could judge by his observations during the afternoon, and the direction of the steps and passageways, the vault was somewhere under the main group of buildings, the keep or one end of the Hall, two or three stories below the level of the chapel floor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As nearly as he could judge by his observations during the afternoon, and the direction of the steps and passageways, the vault was somewhere under the main group of buildings, the keep or one end of the Hall, two or three stories below the level of the chapel floor.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE DEATH GRIP He stood in the middle of the stone floor, matchbox in hand, trying to decide what he must do next.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Part of the corridor through which he had passed was hewn from the solid rock, and part was built of masonry.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading The wooden partition opposite him was obviously the beginning of the used part of the castle, but admitting that he could pass it, in which direction would it lead him?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The wooden partition opposite him was obviously the beginning of the used part of the castle, but admitting that he could pass it, in which direction would it lead him?
