used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hugh Calveley, it has already been intimated, was lodged in a vault beneath the gateway.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Window there was none; but air was admitted through a small grated aperture in the roof; and thus imperfectly ventilated, it will not be wondered at that the vault should be damp.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Window there was none; but air was admitted through a small grated aperture in the roof; and thus imperfectly ventilated, it will not be wondered at that the vault should be damp.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Hugh Calveley, it has already been intimated, was lodged in a vault beneath the gateway.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Circular in shape, it contained a large pillar, to which iron rings and chains were attached.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The place was commonly used as a sort of black-hole for the imprisonment of any refractory member of the royal household, or soldier on guard guilty of neglect of duty.
aperturenounUS /ˈæpərtʃər/
a device that controls amount of light admitted
From this reading Window there was none; but air was admitted through a small grated aperture in the roof; and thus imperfectly ventilated, it will not be wondered at that the vault should be damp.
archedadjectiveUS /ɑːrtʃt/
constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches
From this reading The walls were of stone, the roof arched with ribs springing from the pillar that supported it, and the floor was paved.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The place was commonly used as a sort of black-hole for the imprisonment of any refractory member of the royal household, or soldier on guard guilty of neglect of duty.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Window there was none; but air was admitted through a small grated aperture in the roof; and thus imperfectly ventilated, it will not be wondered at that the vault should be damp.
being joined in close association
From this reading Circular in shape, it contained a large pillar, to which iron rings and chains were attached.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Window there was none; but air was admitted through a small grated aperture in the roof; and thus imperfectly ventilated, it will not be wondered at that the vault should be damp.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Hugh Calveley, it has already been intimated, was lodged in a vault beneath the gateway.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Hugh Calveley, it has already been intimated, was lodged in a vault beneath the gateway.
black-hole
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From this reading The place was commonly used as a sort of black-hole for the imprisonment of any refractory member of the royal household, or soldier on guard guilty of neglect of duty.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Window there was none; but air was admitted through a small grated aperture in the roof; and thus imperfectly ventilated, it will not be wondered at that the vault should be damp.
Calveley
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From this reading Hugh Calveley, it has already been intimated, was lodged in a vault beneath the gateway.
chainsnounUS /tʃeɪnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading Circular in shape, it contained a large pillar, to which iron rings and chains were attached.
CircularadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjələr/
having the shape or form of a circle
From this reading Circular in shape, it contained a large pillar, to which iron rings and chains were attached.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading The place was commonly used as a sort of black-hole for the imprisonment of any refractory member of the royal household, or soldier on guard guilty of neglect of duty.
gotten under control
From this reading Circular in shape, it contained a large pillar, to which iron rings and chains were attached.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading Window there was none; but air was admitted through a small grated aperture in the roof; and thus imperfectly ventilated, it will not be wondered at that the vault should be damp.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The place was commonly used as a sort of black-hole for the imprisonment of any refractory member of the royal household, or soldier on guard guilty of neglect of duty.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The walls were of stone, the roof arched with ribs springing from the pillar that supported it, and the floor was paved.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The place was commonly used as a sort of black-hole for the imprisonment of any refractory member of the royal household, or soldier on guard guilty of neglect of duty.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The walls were of stone, the roof arched with ribs springing from the pillar that supported it, and the floor was paved.
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading Hugh Calveley, it has already been intimated, was lodged in a vault beneath the gateway.
gratedverbUS /ˈɡreɪtɪd/
past form of “grate” — furnish with a grate
From this reading Window there was none; but air was admitted through a small grated aperture in the roof; and thus imperfectly ventilated, it will not be wondered at that the vault should be damp.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading The place was commonly used as a sort of black-hole for the imprisonment of any refractory member of the royal household, or soldier on guard guilty of neglect of duty.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading The place was commonly used as a sort of black-hole for the imprisonment of any refractory member of the royal household, or soldier on guard guilty of neglect of duty.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hugh Calveley, it has already been intimated, was lodged in a vault beneath the gateway.
a social unit living together
From this reading The place was commonly used as a sort of black-hole for the imprisonment of any refractory member of the royal household, or soldier on guard guilty of neglect of duty.
Hugh
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From this reading Hugh Calveley, it has already been intimated, was lodged in a vault beneath the gateway.
imperfectlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrfɪktli/
in an imperfect or faulty way
From this reading Window there was none; but air was admitted through a small grated aperture in the roof; and thus imperfectly ventilated, it will not be wondered at that the vault should be damp.
imprisonmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
From this reading The place was commonly used as a sort of black-hole for the imprisonment of any refractory member of the royal household, or soldier on guard guilty of neglect of duty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hugh Calveley, it has already been intimated, was lodged in a vault beneath the gateway.
intimatedverbUS /ˈɪntəmeɪtɪd/
past form of “intimate” — give to understand
From this reading Hugh Calveley, it has already been intimated, was lodged in a vault beneath the gateway.
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 Circular in shape, it contained a large pillar, to which iron rings and chains were attached.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hugh Calveley, it has already been intimated, was lodged in a vault beneath the gateway.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Circular in shape, it contained a large pillar, to which iron rings and chains were attached.
lodgedverbUS /lɑːdʒd/
past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading Hugh Calveley, it has already been intimated, was lodged in a vault beneath the gateway.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The place was commonly used as a sort of black-hole for the imprisonment of any refractory member of the royal household, or soldier on guard guilty of neglect of duty.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading The place was commonly used as a sort of black-hole for the imprisonment of any refractory member of the royal household, or soldier on guard guilty of neglect of duty.
not one, and not any
From this reading Window there was none; but air was admitted through a small grated aperture in the roof; and thus imperfectly ventilated, it will not be wondered at that the vault should be damp.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Window there was none; but air was admitted through a small grated aperture in the roof; and thus imperfectly ventilated, it will not be wondered at that the vault should be damp.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The place was commonly used as a sort of black-hole for the imprisonment of any refractory member of the royal household, or soldier on guard guilty of neglect of duty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The place was commonly used as a sort of black-hole for the imprisonment of any refractory member of the royal household, or soldier on guard guilty of neglect of duty.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The place was commonly used as a sort of black-hole for the imprisonment of any refractory member of the royal household, or soldier on guard guilty of neglect of duty.
pavedadjectiveUS /peɪvd/
covered with a firm surface
From this reading The walls were of stone, the roof arched with ribs springing from the pillar that supported it, and the floor was paved.
pillarnounUS /ˈpɪlər/
a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading Circular in shape, it contained a large pillar, to which iron rings and chains were attached.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The place was commonly used as a sort of black-hole for the imprisonment of any refractory member of the royal household, or soldier on guard guilty of neglect of duty.
refractoryadjectiveUS /rəˈfræktəri/
not responding to treatment
From this reading The place was commonly used as a sort of black-hole for the imprisonment of any refractory member of the royal household, or soldier on guard guilty of neglect of duty.
ribsnounUS /rɪbz/
plural of “rib” — support resembling the rib of an animal
From this reading The walls were of stone, the roof arched with ribs springing from the pillar that supported it, and the floor was paved.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading Circular in shape, it contained a large pillar, to which iron rings and chains were attached.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The walls were of stone, the roof arched with ribs springing from the pillar that supported it, and the floor was paved.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading The place was commonly used as a sort of black-hole for the imprisonment of any refractory member of the royal household, or soldier on guard guilty of neglect of duty.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Circular in shape, it contained a large pillar, to which iron rings and chains were attached.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Window there was none; but air was admitted through a small grated aperture in the roof; and thus imperfectly ventilated, it will not be wondered at that the vault should be damp.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Window there was none; but air was admitted through a small grated aperture in the roof; and thus imperfectly ventilated, it will not be wondered at that the vault should be damp.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The place was commonly used as a sort of black-hole for the imprisonment of any refractory member of the royal household, or soldier on guard guilty of neglect of duty.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The place was commonly used as a sort of black-hole for the imprisonment of any refractory member of the royal household, or soldier on guard guilty of neglect of duty.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The walls were of stone, the roof arched with ribs springing from the pillar that supported it, and the floor was paved.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The walls were of stone, the roof arched with ribs springing from the pillar that supported it, and the floor was paved.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading The walls were of stone, the roof arched with ribs springing from the pillar that supported it, and the floor was paved.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The walls were of stone, the roof arched with ribs springing from the pillar that supported it, and the floor was paved.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hugh Calveley, it has already been intimated, was lodged in a vault beneath the gateway.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Window there was none; but air was admitted through a small grated aperture in the roof; and thus imperfectly ventilated, it will not be wondered at that the vault should be damp.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Window there was none; but air was admitted through a small grated aperture in the roof; and thus imperfectly ventilated, it will not be wondered at that the vault should be damp.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Window there was none; but air was admitted through a small grated aperture in the roof; and thus imperfectly ventilated, it will not be wondered at that the vault should be damp.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Circular in shape, it contained a large pillar, to which iron rings and chains were attached.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The place was commonly used as a sort of black-hole for the imprisonment of any refractory member of the royal household, or soldier on guard guilty of neglect of duty.
vaultnounUS /vɒlt/
An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.
From this reading Hugh Calveley, it has already been intimated, was lodged in a vault beneath the gateway.
ventilatedadjectiveUS /ˈventəleɪtɪd/
exposed to air
From this reading Window there was none; but air was admitted through a small grated aperture in the roof; and thus imperfectly ventilated, it will not be wondered at that the vault should be damp.
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 The walls were of stone, the roof arched with ribs springing from the pillar that supported it, and the floor was paved.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hugh Calveley, it has already been intimated, was lodged in a vault beneath the gateway.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Circular in shape, it contained a large pillar, to which iron rings and chains were attached.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Circular in shape, it contained a large pillar, to which iron rings and chains were attached.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Window there was none; but air was admitted through a small grated aperture in the roof; and thus imperfectly ventilated, it will not be wondered at that the vault should be damp.
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 Window there was none; but air was admitted through a small grated aperture in the roof; and thus imperfectly ventilated, it will not be wondered at that the vault should be damp.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The walls were of stone, the roof arched with ribs springing from the pillar that supported it, and the floor was paved.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Window there was none; but air was admitted through a small grated aperture in the roof; and thus imperfectly ventilated, it will not be wondered at that the vault should be damp.
