used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE GAOL ADERHOLD looked forth from a narrow grating, so high-placed that he must stand a-tiptoe like a child to see at all.
a-tiptoe
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From this reading THE GAOL ADERHOLD looked forth from a narrow grating, so high-placed that he must stand a-tiptoe like a child to see at all.
ADERHOLD
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From this reading THE GAOL ADERHOLD looked forth from a narrow grating, so high-placed that he must stand a-tiptoe like a child to see at all.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It was difficult for light and air to make their way into the space where he was kept.
(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 THE GAOL ADERHOLD looked forth from a narrow grating, so high-placed that he must stand a-tiptoe like a child to see at all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Summer without,—summer, summer, and the winds of heaven!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE GAOL ADERHOLD looked forth from a narrow grating, so high-placed that he must stand a-tiptoe like a child to see at all.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading What could come came, but much was prevented by the walls and the intention with which they had been built.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading What could come came, but much was prevented by the walls and the intention with which they had been built.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading What could come came, but much was prevented by the walls and the intention with which they had been built.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading What could come came, but much was prevented by the walls and the intention with which they had been built.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading What could come came, but much was prevented by the walls and the intention with which they had been built.
a young person of either sex
From this reading THE GAOL ADERHOLD looked forth from a narrow grating, so high-placed that he must stand a-tiptoe like a child to see at all.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Within the gaol was summer close and stagnant.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading What could come came, but much was prevented by the walls and the intention with which they had been built.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading What could come came, but much was prevented by the walls and the intention with which they had been built.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was difficult for light and air to make their way into the space where he was kept.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was difficult for light and air to make their way into the space where he was kept.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE GAOL ADERHOLD looked forth from a narrow grating, so high-placed that he must stand a-tiptoe like a child to see at all.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE GAOL ADERHOLD looked forth from a narrow grating, so high-placed that he must stand a-tiptoe like a child to see at all.
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 THE GAOL ADERHOLD looked forth from a narrow grating, so high-placed that he must stand a-tiptoe like a child to see at all.
gratingnounUS /ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/
a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
From this reading THE GAOL ADERHOLD looked forth from a narrow grating, so high-placed that he must stand a-tiptoe like a child to see at all.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What could come came, but much was prevented by the walls and the intention with which they had been built.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE GAOL ADERHOLD looked forth from a narrow grating, so high-placed that he must stand a-tiptoe like a child to see at all.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Summer without,—summer, summer, and the winds of heaven!
high-placed
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From this reading THE GAOL ADERHOLD looked forth from a narrow grating, so high-placed that he must stand a-tiptoe like a child to see at all.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading What could come came, but much was prevented by the walls and the intention with which they had been built.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was difficult for light and air to make their way into the space where he was kept.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was difficult for light and air to make their way into the space where he was kept.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading It was difficult for light and air to make their way into the space where he was kept.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was difficult for light and air to make their way into the space where he was kept.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE GAOL ADERHOLD looked forth from a narrow grating, so high-placed that he must stand a-tiptoe like a child to see at all.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE GAOL ADERHOLD looked forth from a narrow grating, so high-placed that he must stand a-tiptoe like a child to see at all.
engage in
From this reading It was difficult for light and air to make their way into the space where he was kept.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading What could come came, but much was prevented by the walls and the intention with which they had been built.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading THE GAOL ADERHOLD looked forth from a narrow grating, so high-placed that he must stand a-tiptoe like a child to see at all.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading THE GAOL ADERHOLD looked forth from a narrow grating, so high-placed that he must stand a-tiptoe like a child to see at all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Summer without,—summer, summer, and the winds of heaven!
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading What could come came, but much was prevented by the walls and the intention with which they had been built.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE GAOL ADERHOLD looked forth from a narrow grating, so high-placed that he must stand a-tiptoe like a child to see at all.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE GAOL ADERHOLD looked forth from a narrow grating, so high-placed that he must stand a-tiptoe like a child to see at all.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading It was difficult for light and air to make their way into the space where he was kept.
stagnantadjectiveUS /ˈstæɡnənt/
not circulating or flowing
From this reading Within the gaol was summer close and stagnant.
be standing; be upright
From this reading THE GAOL ADERHOLD looked forth from a narrow grating, so high-placed that he must stand a-tiptoe like a child to see at all.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Summer without,—summer, summer, and the winds of heaven!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE GAOL ADERHOLD looked forth from a narrow grating, so high-placed that he must stand a-tiptoe like a child to see at all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GAOL ADERHOLD looked forth from a narrow grating, so high-placed that he must stand a-tiptoe like a child to see at all.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was difficult for light and air to make their way into the space where he was kept.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What could come came, but much was prevented by the walls and the intention with which they had been built.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE GAOL ADERHOLD looked forth from a narrow grating, so high-placed that he must stand a-tiptoe like a child to see at all.
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 What could come came, but much was prevented by the walls and the intention with which they had been built.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Within the gaol was summer close and stagnant.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was difficult for light and air to make their way into the space where he was kept.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What could come came, but much was prevented by the walls and the intention with which they had been built.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was difficult for light and air to make their way into the space where he was kept.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading What could come came, but much was prevented by the walls and the intention with which they had been built.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Summer without,—summer, summer, and the winds of heaven!
in the company of; together with
From this reading What could come came, but much was prevented by the walls and the intention with which they had been built.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within the gaol was summer close and stagnant.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Summer without,—summer, summer, and the winds of heaven!
