used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Earl of Essex._ The gaol presented a very different scene.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “The time is precious; I’ll about it straight.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A solemn stillness reigned in its gallery; and even good Mrs. Gott had become weary with the excitement of the day, and had retired to rest.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A solemn stillness reigned in its gallery; and even good Mrs. Gott had become weary with the excitement of the day, and had retired to rest.
the act of burning something
From this reading A single lamp was burning in the cell; and dark forms were dimly visible in the passage, without the direct influence of its rays.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Two were seated, while a third paced the stone but carpeted pavement, with a slow and quiet step.
carpetedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːrpətɪd/
covered with or as if with carpeting or with carpeting as specified; often used in combination
From this reading Two were seated, while a third paced the stone but carpeted pavement, with a slow and quiet step.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading A single lamp was burning in the cell; and dark forms were dimly visible in the passage, without the direct influence of its rays.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A single lamp was burning in the cell; and dark forms were dimly visible in the passage, without the direct influence of its rays.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A solemn stillness reigned in its gallery; and even good Mrs. Gott had become weary with the excitement of the day, and had retired to rest.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading _Earl of Essex._ The gaol presented a very different scene.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading A single lamp was burning in the cell; and dark forms were dimly visible in the passage, without the direct influence of its rays.
command with authority
From this reading A single lamp was burning in the cell; and dark forms were dimly visible in the passage, without the direct influence of its rays.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading _Earl of Essex._ The gaol presented a very different scene.
EssexnounUS /ˈesɪks/
a county in southeastern England on the North Sea and the Thames estuary
From this reading _Earl of Essex._ The gaol presented a very different scene.
divisible by two
From this reading A solemn stillness reigned in its gallery; and even good Mrs. Gott had become weary with the excitement of the day, and had retired to rest.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading A solemn stillness reigned in its gallery; and even good Mrs. Gott had become weary with the excitement of the day, and had retired to rest.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading A single lamp was burning in the cell; and dark forms were dimly visible in the passage, without the direct influence of its rays.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading A solemn stillness reigned in its gallery; and even good Mrs. Gott had become weary with the excitement of the day, and had retired to rest.
gaolnoun
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading _Earl of Essex._ The gaol presented a very different scene.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A solemn stillness reigned in its gallery; and even good Mrs. Gott had become weary with the excitement of the day, and had retired to rest.
Gott
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From this reading A solemn stillness reigned in its gallery; and even good Mrs. Gott had become weary with the excitement of the day, and had retired to rest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A solemn stillness reigned in its gallery; and even good Mrs. Gott had become weary with the excitement of the day, and had retired to rest.
I'll
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From this reading “The time is precious; I’ll about it straight.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A solemn stillness reigned in its gallery; and even good Mrs. Gott had become weary with the excitement of the day, and had retired to rest.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading A single lamp was burning in the cell; and dark forms were dimly visible in the passage, without the direct influence of its rays.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The time is precious; I’ll about it straight.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “The time is precious; I’ll about it straight.”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A solemn stillness reigned in its gallery; and even good Mrs. Gott had become weary with the excitement of the day, and had retired to rest.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading A single lamp was burning in the cell; and dark forms were dimly visible in the passage, without the direct influence of its rays.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A solemn stillness reigned in its gallery; and even good Mrs. Gott had become weary with the excitement of the day, and had retired to rest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Earl of Essex._ The gaol presented a very different scene.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading Two were seated, while a third paced the stone but carpeted pavement, with a slow and quiet step.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading A single lamp was burning in the cell; and dark forms were dimly visible in the passage, without the direct influence of its rays.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading Two were seated, while a third paced the stone but carpeted pavement, with a slow and quiet step.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading “The time is precious; I’ll about it straight.”
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading _Earl of Essex._ The gaol presented a very different scene.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Two were seated, while a third paced the stone but carpeted pavement, with a slow and quiet step.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading A single lamp was burning in the cell; and dark forms were dimly visible in the passage, without the direct influence of its rays.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading A solemn stillness reigned in its gallery; and even good Mrs. Gott had become weary with the excitement of the day, and had retired to rest.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading A solemn stillness reigned in its gallery; and even good Mrs. Gott had become weary with the excitement of the day, and had retired to rest.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading A solemn stillness reigned in its gallery; and even good Mrs. Gott had become weary with the excitement of the day, and had retired to rest.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading _Earl of Essex._ The gaol presented a very different scene.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Two were seated, while a third paced the stone but carpeted pavement, with a slow and quiet step.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading A single lamp was burning in the cell; and dark forms were dimly visible in the passage, without the direct influence of its rays.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Two were seated, while a third paced the stone but carpeted pavement, with a slow and quiet step.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading A solemn stillness reigned in its gallery; and even good Mrs. Gott had become weary with the excitement of the day, and had retired to rest.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Two were seated, while a third paced the stone but carpeted pavement, with a slow and quiet step.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading A solemn stillness reigned in its gallery; and even good Mrs. Gott had become weary with the excitement of the day, and had retired to rest.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Two were seated, while a third paced the stone but carpeted pavement, with a slow and quiet step.
successive (without a break)
From this reading “The time is precious; I’ll about it straight.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The time is precious; I’ll about it straight.”
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Two were seated, while a third paced the stone but carpeted pavement, with a slow and quiet step.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “The time is precious; I’ll about it straight.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A solemn stillness reigned in its gallery; and even good Mrs. Gott had become weary with the excitement of the day, and had retired to rest.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two were seated, while a third paced the stone but carpeted pavement, with a slow and quiet step.
precisely as stated
From this reading _Earl of Essex._ The gaol presented a very different scene.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading A single lamp was burning in the cell; and dark forms were dimly visible in the passage, without the direct influence of its rays.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A single lamp was burning in the cell; and dark forms were dimly visible in the passage, without the direct influence of its rays.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading A solemn stillness reigned in its gallery; and even good Mrs. Gott had become weary with the excitement of the day, and had retired to rest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A single lamp was burning in the cell; and dark forms were dimly visible in the passage, without the direct influence of its rays.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Two were seated, while a third paced the stone but carpeted pavement, with a slow and quiet step.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A solemn stillness reigned in its gallery; and even good Mrs. Gott had become weary with the excitement of the day, and had retired to rest.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A single lamp was burning in the cell; and dark forms were dimly visible in the passage, without the direct influence of its rays.
