used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All is in good order, for, fearing that the count's affairs might take a bad turn, I examined the passage through its whole extent until I arrived at the pavilion.
matters of personal concern
From this reading All is in good order, for, fearing that the count's affairs might take a bad turn, I examined the passage through its whole extent until I arrived at the pavilion.
(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 All is in good order, for, fearing that the count's affairs might take a bad turn, I examined the passage through its whole extent until I arrived at the pavilion.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "Winding along underground, it has its outlet in the little pavilion in the center of the park.
in addition
From this reading The key to the outer door hangs within the passage, as does also the key to the garden gate.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading All is in good order, for, fearing that the count's affairs might take a bad turn, I examined the passage through its whole extent until I arrived at the pavilion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The key to the outer door hangs within the passage, as does also the key to the garden gate.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Whither does the secret passage lead?" asked the count.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All is in good order, for, fearing that the count's affairs might take a bad turn, I examined the passage through its whole extent until I arrived at the pavilion.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading All is in good order, for, fearing that the count's affairs might take a bad turn, I examined the passage through its whole extent until I arrived at the pavilion.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Your grace can escape in that way unperceived."
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading "Winding along underground, it has its outlet in the little pavilion in the center of the park.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading "Whither does the secret passage lead?" asked the count.
count's
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From this reading All is in good order, for, fearing that the count's affairs might take a bad turn, I examined the passage through its whole extent until I arrived at the pavilion.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Whither does the secret passage lead?" asked the count.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The key to the outer door hangs within the passage, as does also the key to the garden gate.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Your grace can escape in that way unperceived."
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading All is in good order, for, fearing that the count's affairs might take a bad turn, I examined the passage through its whole extent until I arrived at the pavilion.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading All is in good order, for, fearing that the count's affairs might take a bad turn, I examined the passage through its whole extent until I arrived at the pavilion.
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading All is in good order, for, fearing that the count's affairs might take a bad turn, I examined the passage through its whole extent until I arrived at the pavilion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All is in good order, for, fearing that the count's affairs might take a bad turn, I examined the passage through its whole extent until I arrived at the pavilion.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The key to the outer door hangs within the passage, as does also the key to the garden gate.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading The key to the outer door hangs within the passage, as does also the key to the garden gate.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading All is in good order, for, fearing that the count's affairs might take a bad turn, I examined the passage through its whole extent until I arrived at the pavilion.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Your grace can escape in that way unperceived."
hangsnounUS /hæŋz/
plural of “hang” — a special way of doing something
From this reading The key to the outer door hangs within the passage, as does also the key to the garden gate.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Winding along underground, it has its outlet in the little pavilion in the center of the park.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading All is in good order, for, fearing that the count's affairs might take a bad turn, I examined the passage through its whole extent until I arrived at the pavilion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Winding along underground, it has its outlet in the little pavilion in the center of the park.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All is in good order, for, fearing that the count's affairs might take a bad turn, I examined the passage through its whole extent until I arrived at the pavilion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Winding along underground, it has its outlet in the little pavilion in the center of the park.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "Winding along underground, it has its outlet in the little pavilion in the center of the park.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading The key to the outer door hangs within the passage, as does also the key to the garden gate.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading "Whither does the secret passage lead?" asked the count.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Winding along underground, it has its outlet in the little pavilion in the center of the park.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading All is in good order, for, fearing that the count's affairs might take a bad turn, I examined the passage through its whole extent until I arrived at the pavilion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Winding along underground, it has its outlet in the little pavilion in the center of the park.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading All is in good order, for, fearing that the count's affairs might take a bad turn, I examined the passage through its whole extent until I arrived at the pavilion.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading The key to the outer door hangs within the passage, as does also the key to the garden gate.
outletnounUS /ˈaʊtlet/
a place of business for retailing goods
From this reading "Winding along underground, it has its outlet in the little pavilion in the center of the park.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading "Winding along underground, it has its outlet in the little pavilion in the center of the park.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading "Whither does the secret passage lead?" asked the count.
pavilionnounUS /pəˈvɪljən/
large and often sumptuous tent
From this reading "Winding along underground, it has its outlet in the little pavilion in the center of the park.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading "Whither does the secret passage lead?" asked the count.
carry out
From this reading All is in good order, for, fearing that the count's affairs might take a bad turn, I examined the passage through its whole extent until I arrived at the pavilion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All is in good order, for, fearing that the count's affairs might take a bad turn, I examined the passage through its whole extent until I arrived at the pavilion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Whither does the secret passage lead?" asked the count.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading All is in good order, for, fearing that the count's affairs might take a bad turn, I examined the passage through its whole extent until I arrived at the pavilion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The key to the outer door hangs within the passage, as does also the key to the garden gate.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading All is in good order, for, fearing that the count's affairs might take a bad turn, I examined the passage through its whole extent until I arrived at the pavilion.
undergroundadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərɡraʊnd/
under the level of the ground
From this reading "Winding along underground, it has its outlet in the little pavilion in the center of the park.
unperceivedadjective
not perceived or commented on
From this reading Your grace can escape in that way unperceived."
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading All is in good order, for, fearing that the count's affairs might take a bad turn, I examined the passage through its whole extent until I arrived at the pavilion.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Your grace can escape in that way unperceived."
WhitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading "Whither does the secret passage lead?" asked the count.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading All is in good order, for, fearing that the count's affairs might take a bad turn, I examined the passage through its whole extent until I arrived at the pavilion.
WindingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading "Winding along underground, it has its outlet in the little pavilion in the center of the park.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The key to the outer door hangs within the passage, as does also the key to the garden gate.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your grace can escape in that way unperceived."
