used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One, the A B C of all inquisitors, consisted of the indispensable rack, the attractive pulley with the weights for the feet, the useful hooks, the thumbkins, the red-hot pincers, the oil-bath, and the water-torture.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Dom Teruel and Frey Tullio, with the aid of Serra the Murcian, used these as a carpenter uses his tools, coldly, and with method.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading One, the A B C of all inquisitors, consisted of the indispensable rack, the attractive pulley with the weights for the feet, the useful hooks, the thumbkins, the red-hot pincers, the oil-bath, and the water-torture.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PLACE OF EYES Two systems were in force in the Street of the Money to convince, to convert, and to change the stubborn will.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading A chamber had been set apart, to which no least noise, either from the street or from the other guests of the Holy Office, could possibly penetrate.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dom Teruel and Frey Tullio, with the aid of Serra the Murcian, used these as a carpenter uses his tools, coldly, and with method.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading One, the A B C of all inquisitors, consisted of the indispensable rack, the attractive pulley with the weights for the feet, the useful hooks, the thumbkins, the red-hot pincers, the oil-bath, and the water-torture.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading One, the A B C of all inquisitors, consisted of the indispensable rack, the attractive pulley with the weights for the feet, the useful hooks, the thumbkins, the red-hot pincers, the oil-bath, and the water-torture.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A chamber had been set apart, to which no least noise, either from the street or from the other guests of the Holy Office, could possibly penetrate.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the finer mind of Mariana, working for political ends rather than controverting heresy by mere physical methods, had evolved a more purely moral torture.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But the finer mind of Mariana, working for political ends rather than controverting heresy by mere physical methods, had evolved a more purely moral torture.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading One, the A B C of all inquisitors, consisted of the indispensable rack, the attractive pulley with the weights for the feet, the useful hooks, the thumbkins, the red-hot pincers, the oil-bath, and the water-torture.
carpenternounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading Dom Teruel and Frey Tullio, with the aid of Serra the Murcian, used these as a carpenter uses his tools, coldly, and with method.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading A chamber had been set apart, to which no least noise, either from the street or from the other guests of the Holy Office, could possibly penetrate.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading THE PLACE OF EYES Two systems were in force in the Street of the Money to convince, to convert, and to change the stubborn will.
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading Dom Teruel and Frey Tullio, with the aid of Serra the Murcian, used these as a carpenter uses his tools, coldly, and with method.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading One, the A B C of all inquisitors, consisted of the indispensable rack, the attractive pulley with the weights for the feet, the useful hooks, the thumbkins, the red-hot pincers, the oil-bath, and the water-torture.
controverting
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From this reading But the finer mind of Mariana, working for political ends rather than controverting heresy by mere physical methods, had evolved a more purely moral torture.
convertverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərt/
change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading THE PLACE OF EYES Two systems were in force in the Street of the Money to convince, to convert, and to change the stubborn will.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading THE PLACE OF EYES Two systems were in force in the Street of the Money to convince, to convert, and to change the stubborn will.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A chamber had been set apart, to which no least noise, either from the street or from the other guests of the Holy Office, could possibly penetrate.
Dom
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From this reading Dom Teruel and Frey Tullio, with the aid of Serra the Murcian, used these as a carpenter uses his tools, coldly, and with method.
one or the other of two
From this reading A chamber had been set apart, to which no least noise, either from the street or from the other guests of the Holy Office, could possibly penetrate.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading But the finer mind of Mariana, working for political ends rather than controverting heresy by mere physical methods, had evolved a more purely moral torture.
evolvedverbUS /ɪˈvɑːlvd/
past form of “evolve” — work out
From this reading But the finer mind of Mariana, working for political ends rather than controverting heresy by mere physical methods, had evolved a more purely moral torture.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE PLACE OF EYES Two systems were in force in the Street of the Money to convince, to convert, and to change the stubborn will.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading One, the A B C of all inquisitors, consisted of the indispensable rack, the attractive pulley with the weights for the feet, the useful hooks, the thumbkins, the red-hot pincers, the oil-bath, and the water-torture.
fineradjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnər/
(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence
From this reading But the finer mind of Mariana, working for political ends rather than controverting heresy by mere physical methods, had evolved a more purely moral torture.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One, the A B C of all inquisitors, consisted of the indispensable rack, the attractive pulley with the weights for the feet, the useful hooks, the thumbkins, the red-hot pincers, the oil-bath, and the water-torture.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading THE PLACE OF EYES Two systems were in force in the Street of the Money to convince, to convert, and to change the stubborn will.
FreynounUS /freɪ/
(Norse mythology) god of earth's fertility and peace and prosperity; son of Njorth and brother of Freya; originally of the Vanir; later with the Aesir
From this reading Dom Teruel and Frey Tullio, with the aid of Serra the Murcian, used these as a carpenter uses his tools, coldly, and with method.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A chamber had been set apart, to which no least noise, either from the street or from the other guests of the Holy Office, could possibly penetrate.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading A chamber had been set apart, to which no least noise, either from the street or from the other guests of the Holy Office, could possibly penetrate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But the finer mind of Mariana, working for political ends rather than controverting heresy by mere physical methods, had evolved a more purely moral torture.
heresynounUS /ˈherəsi/
any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position
From this reading But the finer mind of Mariana, working for political ends rather than controverting heresy by mere physical methods, had evolved a more purely moral torture.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dom Teruel and Frey Tullio, with the aid of Serra the Murcian, used these as a carpenter uses his tools, coldly, and with method.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading A chamber had been set apart, to which no least noise, either from the street or from the other guests of the Holy Office, could possibly penetrate.
hooksnounUS /hʊks/
large strong hand (as of a fighter)
From this reading One, the A B C of all inquisitors, consisted of the indispensable rack, the attractive pulley with the weights for the feet, the useful hooks, the thumbkins, the red-hot pincers, the oil-bath, and the water-torture.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PLACE OF EYES Two systems were in force in the Street of the Money to convince, to convert, and to change the stubborn will.
indispensableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbəl/
not to be dispensed with; essential
From this reading One, the A B C of all inquisitors, consisted of the indispensable rack, the attractive pulley with the weights for the feet, the useful hooks, the thumbkins, the red-hot pincers, the oil-bath, and the water-torture.
inquisitorsnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwɪzətərz/
plural of “inquisitor” — a questioner who is excessively harsh
From this reading One, the A B C of all inquisitors, consisted of the indispensable rack, the attractive pulley with the weights for the feet, the useful hooks, the thumbkins, the red-hot pincers, the oil-bath, and the water-torture.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading A chamber had been set apart, to which no least noise, either from the street or from the other guests of the Holy Office, could possibly penetrate.
Mariana
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From this reading But the finer mind of Mariana, working for political ends rather than controverting heresy by mere physical methods, had evolved a more purely moral torture.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading But the finer mind of Mariana, working for political ends rather than controverting heresy by mere physical methods, had evolved a more purely moral torture.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Dom Teruel and Frey Tullio, with the aid of Serra the Murcian, used these as a carpenter uses his tools, coldly, and with method.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading But the finer mind of Mariana, working for political ends rather than controverting heresy by mere physical methods, had evolved a more purely moral torture.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But the finer mind of Mariana, working for political ends rather than controverting heresy by mere physical methods, had evolved a more purely moral torture.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading THE PLACE OF EYES Two systems were in force in the Street of the Money to convince, to convert, and to change the stubborn will.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading But the finer mind of Mariana, working for political ends rather than controverting heresy by mere physical methods, had evolved a more purely moral torture.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But the finer mind of Mariana, working for political ends rather than controverting heresy by mere physical methods, had evolved a more purely moral torture.
Murcian
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From this reading Dom Teruel and Frey Tullio, with the aid of Serra the Murcian, used these as a carpenter uses his tools, coldly, and with method.
not any; not one
From this reading A chamber had been set apart, to which no least noise, either from the street or from the other guests of the Holy Office, could possibly penetrate.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading A chamber had been set apart, to which no least noise, either from the street or from the other guests of the Holy Office, could possibly penetrate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PLACE OF EYES Two systems were in force in the Street of the Money to convince, to convert, and to change the stubborn will.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading A chamber had been set apart, to which no least noise, either from the street or from the other guests of the Holy Office, could possibly penetrate.
oil-bath
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From this reading One, the A B C of all inquisitors, consisted of the indispensable rack, the attractive pulley with the weights for the feet, the useful hooks, the thumbkins, the red-hot pincers, the oil-bath, and the water-torture.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One, the A B C of all inquisitors, consisted of the indispensable rack, the attractive pulley with the weights for the feet, the useful hooks, the thumbkins, the red-hot pincers, the oil-bath, and the water-torture.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A chamber had been set apart, to which no least noise, either from the street or from the other guests of the Holy Office, could possibly penetrate.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A chamber had been set apart, to which no least noise, either from the street or from the other guests of the Holy Office, could possibly penetrate.
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading A chamber had been set apart, to which no least noise, either from the street or from the other guests of the Holy Office, could possibly penetrate.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading But the finer mind of Mariana, working for political ends rather than controverting heresy by mere physical methods, had evolved a more purely moral torture.
pincersnounUS /ˈpɪnsərz/
plural of “pincer” — a hand tool for holding consisting of a compound lever for grasping
From this reading One, the A B C of all inquisitors, consisted of the indispensable rack, the attractive pulley with the weights for the feet, the useful hooks, the thumbkins, the red-hot pincers, the oil-bath, and the water-torture.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE PLACE OF EYES Two systems were in force in the Street of the Money to convince, to convert, and to change the stubborn will.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading But the finer mind of Mariana, working for political ends rather than controverting heresy by mere physical methods, had evolved a more purely moral torture.
by chance
From this reading A chamber had been set apart, to which no least noise, either from the street or from the other guests of the Holy Office, could possibly penetrate.
pulleynounUS /ˈpʊli/
a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope
From this reading One, the A B C of all inquisitors, consisted of the indispensable rack, the attractive pulley with the weights for the feet, the useful hooks, the thumbkins, the red-hot pincers, the oil-bath, and the water-torture.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading But the finer mind of Mariana, working for political ends rather than controverting heresy by mere physical methods, had evolved a more purely moral torture.
rackverbUS /ræk/
go at a rack
From this reading One, the A B C of all inquisitors, consisted of the indispensable rack, the attractive pulley with the weights for the feet, the useful hooks, the thumbkins, the red-hot pincers, the oil-bath, and the water-torture.
on the contrary
From this reading But the finer mind of Mariana, working for political ends rather than controverting heresy by mere physical methods, had evolved a more purely moral torture.
red-hotadjective
having strong sexual appeal
From this reading One, the A B C of all inquisitors, consisted of the indispensable rack, the attractive pulley with the weights for the feet, the useful hooks, the thumbkins, the red-hot pincers, the oil-bath, and the water-torture.
SerranounUS /ˈserə/
Spanish missionary who founded Franciscan missions in California (1713-1784)
From this reading Dom Teruel and Frey Tullio, with the aid of Serra the Murcian, used these as a carpenter uses his tools, coldly, and with method.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A chamber had been set apart, to which no least noise, either from the street or from the other guests of the Holy Office, could possibly penetrate.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE PLACE OF EYES Two systems were in force in the Street of the Money to convince, to convert, and to change the stubborn will.
stubbornadjectiveUS /ˈstʌbərn/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading THE PLACE OF EYES Two systems were in force in the Street of the Money to convince, to convert, and to change the stubborn will.
systemsnounUS /ˈsɪstəmz/
plural of “system” — instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading THE PLACE OF EYES Two systems were in force in the Street of the Money to convince, to convert, and to change the stubborn will.
Teruel
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From this reading Dom Teruel and Frey Tullio, with the aid of Serra the Murcian, used these as a carpenter uses his tools, coldly, and with method.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But the finer mind of Mariana, working for political ends rather than controverting heresy by mere physical methods, had evolved a more purely moral torture.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PLACE OF EYES Two systems were in force in the Street of the Money to convince, to convert, and to change the stubborn will.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Dom Teruel and Frey Tullio, with the aid of Serra the Murcian, used these as a carpenter uses his tools, coldly, and with method.
thumbkins
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From this reading One, the A B C of all inquisitors, consisted of the indispensable rack, the attractive pulley with the weights for the feet, the useful hooks, the thumbkins, the red-hot pincers, the oil-bath, and the water-torture.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PLACE OF EYES Two systems were in force in the Street of the Money to convince, to convert, and to change the stubborn will.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading Dom Teruel and Frey Tullio, with the aid of Serra the Murcian, used these as a carpenter uses his tools, coldly, and with method.
tortureverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading But the finer mind of Mariana, working for political ends rather than controverting heresy by mere physical methods, had evolved a more purely moral torture.
Tullio
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From this reading Dom Teruel and Frey Tullio, with the aid of Serra the Murcian, used these as a carpenter uses his tools, coldly, and with method.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE PLACE OF EYES Two systems were in force in the Street of the Money to convince, to convert, and to change the stubborn will.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Dom Teruel and Frey Tullio, with the aid of Serra the Murcian, used these as a carpenter uses his tools, coldly, and with method.
being of use or service
From this reading One, the A B C of all inquisitors, consisted of the indispensable rack, the attractive pulley with the weights for the feet, the useful hooks, the thumbkins, the red-hot pincers, the oil-bath, and the water-torture.
usesnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/
plural of “use” — the act of using
From this reading Dom Teruel and Frey Tullio, with the aid of Serra the Murcian, used these as a carpenter uses his tools, coldly, and with method.
water-torture
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From this reading One, the A B C of all inquisitors, consisted of the indispensable rack, the attractive pulley with the weights for the feet, the useful hooks, the thumbkins, the red-hot pincers, the oil-bath, and the water-torture.
weightsnounUS /weɪts/
plural of “weight” — the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading One, the A B C of all inquisitors, consisted of the indispensable rack, the attractive pulley with the weights for the feet, the useful hooks, the thumbkins, the red-hot pincers, the oil-bath, and the water-torture.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE PLACE OF EYES Two systems were in force in the Street of the Money to convince, to convert, and to change the stubborn will.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A chamber had been set apart, to which no least noise, either from the street or from the other guests of the Holy Office, could possibly penetrate.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE PLACE OF EYES Two systems were in force in the Street of the Money to convince, to convert, and to change the stubborn will.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One, the A B C of all inquisitors, consisted of the indispensable rack, the attractive pulley with the weights for the feet, the useful hooks, the thumbkins, the red-hot pincers, the oil-bath, and the water-torture.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading But the finer mind of Mariana, working for political ends rather than controverting heresy by mere physical methods, had evolved a more purely moral torture.
