used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thrice was the guard relieved during that long night, and as often was the prisoner visited.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading But the third who entered was struck with terror at the prisoner's appearance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thrice was the guard relieved during that long night, and as often was the prisoner visited.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The next who came discovered him on his knees, praying loudly and fervently, and, unwilling to disturb him, left him at his devotions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On the first occasion, he was found to be still engaged with his Bible, and he so continued during the whole time the man remained in the vault.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading On the first occasion, he was found to be still engaged with his Bible, and he so continued during the whole time the man remained in the vault.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the third who entered was struck with terror at the prisoner's appearance.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The next who came discovered him on his knees, praying loudly and fervently, and, unwilling to disturb him, left him at his devotions.
without stop or interruption
From this reading On the first occasion, he was found to be still engaged with his Bible, and he so continued during the whole time the man remained in the vault.
devotions
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From this reading The next who came discovered him on his knees, praying loudly and fervently, and, unwilling to disturb him, left him at his devotions.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The next who came discovered him on his knees, praying loudly and fervently, and, unwilling to disturb him, left him at his devotions.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading The next who came discovered him on his knees, praying loudly and fervently, and, unwilling to disturb him, left him at his devotions.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Thrice was the guard relieved during that long night, and as often was the prisoner visited.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading On the first occasion, he was found to be still engaged with his Bible, and he so continued during the whole time the man remained in the vault.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading But the third who entered was struck with terror at the prisoner's appearance.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading He had risen from the ground, and was standing as erect as the fetters would permit, with his hands outstretched, and his eyes fixed on vacancy.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He had risen from the ground, and was standing as erect as the fetters would permit, with his hands outstretched, and his eyes fixed on vacancy.
ferventlyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrvəntli/
with passionate fervor
From this reading The next who came discovered him on his knees, praying loudly and fervently, and, unwilling to disturb him, left him at his devotions.
fettersnounUS /ˈfetərz/
plural of “fetter” — a shackle for the ankles or feet
From this reading He had risen from the ground, and was standing as erect as the fetters would permit, with his hands outstretched, and his eyes fixed on vacancy.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading On the first occasion, he was found to be still engaged with his Bible, and he so continued during the whole time the man remained in the vault.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading He had risen from the ground, and was standing as erect as the fetters would permit, with his hands outstretched, and his eyes fixed on vacancy.
set up or found
From this reading On the first occasion, he was found to be still engaged with his Bible, and he so continued during the whole time the man remained in the vault.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had risen from the ground, and was standing as erect as the fetters would permit, with his hands outstretched, and his eyes fixed on vacancy.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading He had risen from the ground, and was standing as erect as the fetters would permit, with his hands outstretched, and his eyes fixed on vacancy.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Thrice was the guard relieved during that long night, and as often was the prisoner visited.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had risen from the ground, and was standing as erect as the fetters would permit, with his hands outstretched, and his eyes fixed on vacancy.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He had risen from the ground, and was standing as erect as the fetters would permit, with his hands outstretched, and his eyes fixed on vacancy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the first occasion, he was found to be still engaged with his Bible, and he so continued during the whole time the man remained in the vault.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The next who came discovered him on his knees, praying loudly and fervently, and, unwilling to disturb him, left him at his devotions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the first occasion, he was found to be still engaged with his Bible, and he so continued during the whole time the man remained in the vault.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the first occasion, he was found to be still engaged with his Bible, and he so continued during the whole time the man remained in the vault.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading The next who came discovered him on his knees, praying loudly and fervently, and, unwilling to disturb him, left him at his devotions.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The next who came discovered him on his knees, praying loudly and fervently, and, unwilling to disturb him, left him at his devotions.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Thrice was the guard relieved during that long night, and as often was the prisoner visited.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading The next who came discovered him on his knees, praying loudly and fervently, and, unwilling to disturb him, left him at his devotions.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading On the first occasion, he was found to be still engaged with his Bible, and he so continued during the whole time the man remained in the vault.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next who came discovered him on his knees, praying loudly and fervently, and, unwilling to disturb him, left him at his devotions.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Thrice was the guard relieved during that long night, and as often was the prisoner visited.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On the first occasion, he was found to be still engaged with his Bible, and he so continued during the whole time the man remained in the vault.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Thrice was the guard relieved during that long night, and as often was the prisoner visited.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the first occasion, he was found to be still engaged with his Bible, and he so continued during the whole time the man remained in the vault.
outstretchedadjectiveUS /aʊtˈstretʃt/
fully extended especially in length
From this reading He had risen from the ground, and was standing as erect as the fetters would permit, with his hands outstretched, and his eyes fixed on vacancy.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading He had risen from the ground, and was standing as erect as the fetters would permit, with his hands outstretched, and his eyes fixed on vacancy.
prayingverbUS /ˈpreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading The next who came discovered him on his knees, praying loudly and fervently, and, unwilling to disturb him, left him at his devotions.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Thrice was the guard relieved during that long night, and as often was the prisoner visited.
prisoner'snounUS /ˈprɪzənərz/
possessive form of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading But the third who entered was struck with terror at the prisoner's appearance.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Thrice was the guard relieved during that long night, and as often was the prisoner visited.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading On the first occasion, he was found to be still engaged with his Bible, and he so continued during the whole time the man remained in the vault.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading He had risen from the ground, and was standing as erect as the fetters would permit, with his hands outstretched, and his eyes fixed on vacancy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading On the first occasion, he was found to be still engaged with his Bible, and he so continued during the whole time the man remained in the vault.
having a supporting base
From this reading He had risen from the ground, and was standing as erect as the fetters would permit, with his hands outstretched, and his eyes fixed on vacancy.
not in physical motion
From this reading On the first occasion, he was found to be still engaged with his Bible, and he so continued during the whole time the man remained in the vault.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading But the third who entered was struck with terror at the prisoner's appearance.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading But the third who entered was struck with terror at the prisoner's appearance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thrice was the guard relieved during that long night, and as often was the prisoner visited.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thrice was the guard relieved during that long night, and as often was the prisoner visited.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading But the third who entered was struck with terror at the prisoner's appearance.
ThriceadverbUS /θraɪs/
three times
From this reading Thrice was the guard relieved during that long night, and as often was the prisoner visited.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading On the first occasion, he was found to be still engaged with his Bible, and he so continued during the whole time the man remained in the vault.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the first occasion, he was found to be still engaged with his Bible, and he so continued during the whole time the man remained in the vault.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading The next who came discovered him on his knees, praying loudly and fervently, and, unwilling to disturb him, left him at his devotions.
vacancynounUS /ˈveɪkənsi/
being unoccupied
From this reading He had risen from the ground, and was standing as erect as the fetters would permit, with his hands outstretched, and his eyes fixed on vacancy.
vaultnounUS /vɒlt/
An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.
From this reading On the first occasion, he was found to be still engaged with his Bible, and he so continued during the whole time the man remained in the vault.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Thrice was the guard relieved during that long night, and as often was the prisoner visited.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thrice was the guard relieved during that long night, and as often was the prisoner visited.
which person or people
From this reading The next who came discovered him on his knees, praying loudly and fervently, and, unwilling to disturb him, left him at his devotions.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading On the first occasion, he was found to be still engaged with his Bible, and he so continued during the whole time the man remained in the vault.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the first occasion, he was found to be still engaged with his Bible, and he so continued during the whole time the man remained in the vault.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had risen from the ground, and was standing as erect as the fetters would permit, with his hands outstretched, and his eyes fixed on vacancy.
