used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At last they were beneath one roof together--this roof was a little better than the roof of a tomb, but not much, for it was the roof of a dungeon.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading They were able to press each other's hands through the iron bars, console each other, and talk of their coming joys and boundless happiness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And now let us see what became of Aranka and Feriz.
Aranka
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From this reading And now let us see what became of Aranka and Feriz.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last they were beneath one roof together--this roof was a little better than the roof of a tomb, but not much, for it was the roof of a dungeon.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading They were able to press each other's hands through the iron bars, console each other, and talk of their coming joys and boundless happiness.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading And now let us see what became of Aranka and Feriz.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading At last they were beneath one roof together--this roof was a little better than the roof of a tomb, but not much, for it was the roof of a dungeon.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading At last they were beneath one roof together--this roof was a little better than the roof of a tomb, but not much, for it was the roof of a dungeon.
boundlessadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndləs/
seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent
From this reading They were able to press each other's hands through the iron bars, console each other, and talk of their coming joys and boundless happiness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At last they were beneath one roof together--this roof was a little better than the roof of a tomb, but not much, for it was the roof of a dungeon.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading They were able to press each other's hands through the iron bars, console each other, and talk of their coming joys and boundless happiness.
consoleverbUS /ˈkɑːnsoʊl/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading They were able to press each other's hands through the iron bars, console each other, and talk of their coming joys and boundless happiness.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They could only see each other through a narrow little window, but even this did them good.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They could only see each other through a narrow little window, but even this did them good.
dungeonnounUS /ˈdʌndʒən/
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
From this reading At last they were beneath one roof together--this roof was a little better than the roof of a tomb, but not much, for it was the roof of a dungeon.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They could only see each other through a narrow little window, but even this did them good.
divisible by two
From this reading They could only see each other through a narrow little window, but even this did them good.
FADINGnounUS /ˈfeɪdɪŋ/
weakening in force or intensity
From this reading THE FADING OF FLOWERS.
Feriz
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From this reading And now let us see what became of Aranka and Feriz.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading THE FADING OF FLOWERS.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At last they were beneath one roof together--this roof was a little better than the roof of a tomb, but not much, for it was the roof of a dungeon.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading They could only see each other through a narrow little window, but even this did them good.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading They were able to press each other's hands through the iron bars, console each other, and talk of their coming joys and boundless happiness.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading They were able to press each other's hands through the iron bars, console each other, and talk of their coming joys and boundless happiness.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading They were able to press each other's hands through the iron bars, console each other, and talk of their coming joys and boundless happiness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At last they were beneath one roof together--this roof was a little better than the roof of a tomb, but not much, for it was the roof of a dungeon.
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading They were able to press each other's hands through the iron bars, console each other, and talk of their coming joys and boundless happiness.
immediately past
From this reading At last they were beneath one roof together--this roof was a little better than the roof of a tomb, but not much, for it was the roof of a dungeon.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading And now let us see what became of Aranka and Feriz.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At last they were beneath one roof together--this roof was a little better than the roof of a tomb, but not much, for it was the roof of a dungeon.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading At last they were beneath one roof together--this roof was a little better than the roof of a tomb, but not much, for it was the roof of a dungeon.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading They could only see each other through a narrow little window, but even this did them good.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At last they were beneath one roof together--this roof was a little better than the roof of a tomb, but not much, for it was the roof of a dungeon.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now let us see what became of Aranka and Feriz.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FADING OF FLOWERS.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At last they were beneath one roof together--this roof was a little better than the roof of a tomb, but not much, for it was the roof of a dungeon.
and nothing more
From this reading They could only see each other through a narrow little window, but even this did them good.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They could only see each other through a narrow little window, but even this did them good.
other's
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From this reading They were able to press each other's hands through the iron bars, console each other, and talk of their coming joys and boundless happiness.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading They were able to press each other's hands through the iron bars, console each other, and talk of their coming joys and boundless happiness.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading At last they were beneath one roof together--this roof was a little better than the roof of a tomb, but not much, for it was the roof of a dungeon.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading And now let us see what became of Aranka and Feriz.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading They were able to press each other's hands through the iron bars, console each other, and talk of their coming joys and boundless happiness.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading At last they were beneath one roof together--this roof was a little better than the roof of a tomb, but not much, for it was the roof of a dungeon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FADING OF FLOWERS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were able to press each other's hands through the iron bars, console each other, and talk of their coming joys and boundless happiness.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They could only see each other through a narrow little window, but even this did them good.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At last they were beneath one roof together--this roof was a little better than the roof of a tomb, but not much, for it was the roof of a dungeon.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At last they were beneath one roof together--this roof was a little better than the roof of a tomb, but not much, for it was the roof of a dungeon.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading They could only see each other through a narrow little window, but even this did them good.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were able to press each other's hands through the iron bars, console each other, and talk of their coming joys and boundless happiness.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading At last they were beneath one roof together--this roof was a little better than the roof of a tomb, but not much, for it was the roof of a dungeon.
tombnounUS /tuːm/
a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
From this reading At last they were beneath one roof together--this roof was a little better than the roof of a tomb, but not much, for it was the roof of a dungeon.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And now let us see what became of Aranka and Feriz.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At last they were beneath one roof together--this roof was a little better than the roof of a tomb, but not much, for it was the roof of a dungeon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At last they were beneath one roof together--this roof was a little better than the roof of a tomb, but not much, for it was the roof of a dungeon.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And now let us see what became of Aranka and Feriz.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading They could only see each other through a narrow little window, but even this did them good.
