used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The vehicle which conveyed Alcala to his destination stopped at the entrance of a dark and gloomy building, situated in a narrow street.
Alcala
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From this reading The vehicle which conveyed Alcala to his destination stopped at the entrance of a dark and gloomy building, situated in a narrow street.
alguazils
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From this reading At this door one of the alguazils who escorted the prisoner knocked.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The vehicle which conveyed Alcala to his destination stopped at the entrance of a dark and gloomy building, situated in a narrow street.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The vehicle which conveyed Alcala to his destination stopped at the entrance of a dark and gloomy building, situated in a narrow street.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The face of a jailer was dimly visible through the grating, and then there was the sound of withdrawal of bolt and turning of key; the heavy door was slowly swung back, and Alcala entered the prison.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading Through a vaulted passage, dimly lighted, Alcala was conducted to a door in which was a grating formed of thick iron bars.
boltnounUS /boʊlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading The face of a jailer was dimly visible through the grating, and then there was the sound of withdrawal of bolt and turning of key; the heavy door was slowly swung back, and Alcala entered the prison.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The vehicle which conveyed Alcala to his destination stopped at the entrance of a dark and gloomy building, situated in a narrow street.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading STRANGE COMPANY.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Through a vaulted passage, dimly lighted, Alcala was conducted to a door in which was a grating formed of thick iron bars.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading The vehicle which conveyed Alcala to his destination stopped at the entrance of a dark and gloomy building, situated in a narrow street.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The vehicle which conveyed Alcala to his destination stopped at the entrance of a dark and gloomy building, situated in a narrow street.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading The vehicle which conveyed Alcala to his destination stopped at the entrance of a dark and gloomy building, situated in a narrow street.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading Through a vaulted passage, dimly lighted, Alcala was conducted to a door in which was a grating formed of thick iron bars.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Through a vaulted passage, dimly lighted, Alcala was conducted to a door in which was a grating formed of thick iron bars.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The face of a jailer was dimly visible through the grating, and then there was the sound of withdrawal of bolt and turning of key; the heavy door was slowly swung back, and Alcala entered the prison.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The vehicle which conveyed Alcala to his destination stopped at the entrance of a dark and gloomy building, situated in a narrow street.
escortedverbUS /eˈskɔːrtɪd/
past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort
From this reading At this door one of the alguazils who escorted the prisoner knocked.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The face of a jailer was dimly visible through the grating, and then there was the sound of withdrawal of bolt and turning of key; the heavy door was slowly swung back, and Alcala entered the prison.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Through a vaulted passage, dimly lighted, Alcala was conducted to a door in which was a grating formed of thick iron bars.
depressingly dark
From this reading The vehicle which conveyed Alcala to his destination stopped at the entrance of a dark and gloomy building, situated in a narrow street.
gratingnounUS /ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/
a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
From this reading Through a vaulted passage, dimly lighted, Alcala was conducted to a door in which was a grating formed of thick iron bars.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The face of a jailer was dimly visible through the grating, and then there was the sound of withdrawal of bolt and turning of key; the heavy door was slowly swung back, and Alcala entered the prison.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The vehicle which conveyed Alcala to his destination stopped at the entrance of a dark and gloomy building, situated in a narrow street.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The vehicle which conveyed Alcala to his destination stopped at the entrance of a dark and gloomy building, situated in a narrow street.
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 Through a vaulted passage, dimly lighted, Alcala was conducted to a door in which was a grating formed of thick iron bars.
jailernounUS /ˈdʒeɪlər/
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading The face of a jailer was dimly visible through the grating, and then there was the sound of withdrawal of bolt and turning of key; the heavy door was slowly swung back, and Alcala entered the prison.
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 The face of a jailer was dimly visible through the grating, and then there was the sound of withdrawal of bolt and turning of key; the heavy door was slowly swung back, and Alcala entered the prison.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading At this door one of the alguazils who escorted the prisoner knocked.
set afire or burning
From this reading Through a vaulted passage, dimly lighted, Alcala was conducted to a door in which was a grating formed of thick iron bars.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The vehicle which conveyed Alcala to his destination stopped at the entrance of a dark and gloomy building, situated in a narrow street.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The vehicle which conveyed Alcala to his destination stopped at the entrance of a dark and gloomy building, situated in a narrow street.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At this door one of the alguazils who escorted the prisoner knocked.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Through a vaulted passage, dimly lighted, Alcala was conducted to a door in which was a grating formed of thick iron bars.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading The face of a jailer was dimly visible through the grating, and then there was the sound of withdrawal of bolt and turning of key; the heavy door was slowly swung back, and Alcala entered the prison.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading At this door one of the alguazils who escorted the prisoner knocked.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The vehicle which conveyed Alcala to his destination stopped at the entrance of a dark and gloomy building, situated in a narrow street.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The face of a jailer was dimly visible through the grating, and then there was the sound of withdrawal of bolt and turning of key; the heavy door was slowly swung back, and Alcala entered the prison.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The face of a jailer was dimly visible through the grating, and then there was the sound of withdrawal of bolt and turning of key; the heavy door was slowly swung back, and Alcala entered the prison.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The vehicle which conveyed Alcala to his destination stopped at the entrance of a dark and gloomy building, situated in a narrow street.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading STRANGE COMPANY.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The vehicle which conveyed Alcala to his destination stopped at the entrance of a dark and gloomy building, situated in a narrow street.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading The face of a jailer was dimly visible through the grating, and then there was the sound of withdrawal of bolt and turning of key; the heavy door was slowly swung back, and Alcala entered the prison.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The vehicle which conveyed Alcala to his destination stopped at the entrance of a dark and gloomy building, situated in a narrow street.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The face of a jailer was dimly visible through the grating, and then there was the sound of withdrawal of bolt and turning of key; the heavy door was slowly swung back, and Alcala entered the prison.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The face of a jailer was dimly visible through the grating, and then there was the sound of withdrawal of bolt and turning of key; the heavy door was slowly swung back, and Alcala entered the prison.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Through a vaulted passage, dimly lighted, Alcala was conducted to a door in which was a grating formed of thick iron bars.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this door one of the alguazils who escorted the prisoner knocked.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through a vaulted passage, dimly lighted, Alcala was conducted to a door in which was a grating formed of thick iron bars.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The vehicle which conveyed Alcala to his destination stopped at the entrance of a dark and gloomy building, situated in a narrow street.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading The face of a jailer was dimly visible through the grating, and then there was the sound of withdrawal of bolt and turning of key; the heavy door was slowly swung back, and Alcala entered the prison.
vaultedadjectiveUS /ˈvɔːltɪd/
having a hemispherical vault or dome
From this reading Through a vaulted passage, dimly lighted, Alcala was conducted to a door in which was a grating formed of thick iron bars.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading The vehicle which conveyed Alcala to his destination stopped at the entrance of a dark and gloomy building, situated in a narrow street.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading The face of a jailer was dimly visible through the grating, and then there was the sound of withdrawal of bolt and turning of key; the heavy door was slowly swung back, and Alcala entered the prison.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Through a vaulted passage, dimly lighted, Alcala was conducted to a door in which was a grating formed of thick iron bars.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The vehicle which conveyed Alcala to his destination stopped at the entrance of a dark and gloomy building, situated in a narrow street.
which person or people
From this reading At this door one of the alguazils who escorted the prisoner knocked.
withdrawalnounUS /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/
a retraction of a previously held position
From this reading The face of a jailer was dimly visible through the grating, and then there was the sound of withdrawal of bolt and turning of key; the heavy door was slowly swung back, and Alcala entered the prison.
