Chapter XVI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Freedom Again The gates of the walled city of Hatsu were not calculated to inspire a person eager to pass without them with a feeling of the greatest enthusiasm, for they stood black and forbidding against the moon-lit background, the battlemented wall on either side, the flanking towers and bastions sharply outlined.

anew

From this reading Freedom Again The gates of the walled city of Hatsu were not calculated to inspire a person eager to pass without them with a feeling of the greatest enthusiasm, for they stood black and forbidding against the moon-lit background, the battlemented wall on either side, the flanking towers and bastions sharply outlined.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Freedom Again The gates of the walled city of Hatsu were not calculated to inspire a person eager to pass without them with a feeling of the greatest enthusiasm, for they stood black and forbidding against the moon-lit background, the battlemented wall on either side, the flanking towers and bastions sharply outlined.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Ah! here's Jong, come to ask instructions.'

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Beneath the towers yawned a huge cavern, so dark that no one could see beneath it, carrying the white road to the huge double doors which, if they were shut, could bar the egress or the entry of an army.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Freedom Again The gates of the walled city of Hatsu were not calculated to inspire a person eager to pass without them with a feeling of the greatest enthusiasm, for they stood black and forbidding against the moon-lit background, the battlemented wall on either side, the flanking towers and bastions sharply outlined.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading 'Hope there won't be any parleying.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading Beneath the towers yawned a huge cavern, so dark that no one could see beneath it, carrying the white road to the huge double doors which, if they were shut, could bar the egress or the entry of an army.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading 'Beastly looking place,' whispered Dick, as the little party came near to it.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Ah! here's Jong, come to ask instructions.'

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading Freedom Again The gates of the walled city of Hatsu were not calculated to inspire a person eager to pass without them with a feeling of the greatest enthusiasm, for they stood black and forbidding against the moon-lit background, the battlemented wall on either side, the flanking towers and bastions sharply outlined.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading Beneath the towers yawned a huge cavern, so dark that no one could see beneath it, carrying the white road to the huge double doors which, if they were shut, could bar the egress or the entry of an army.

plural of “bastion” — a group that defends a principle

From this reading Freedom Again The gates of the walled city of Hatsu were not calculated to inspire a person eager to pass without them with a feeling of the greatest enthusiasm, for they stood black and forbidding against the moon-lit background, the battlemented wall on either side, the flanking towers and bastions sharply outlined.

protected with battlements or parapets with indentations or embrasures for shooting through

From this reading Freedom Again The gates of the walled city of Hatsu were not calculated to inspire a person eager to pass without them with a feeling of the greatest enthusiasm, for they stood black and forbidding against the moon-lit background, the battlemented wall on either side, the flanking towers and bastions sharply outlined.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading 'Hope there won't be any parleying.

(informal) very unpleasant

From this reading 'Beastly looking place,' whispered Dick, as the little party came near to it.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Beneath the towers yawned a huge cavern, so dark that no one could see beneath it, carrying the white road to the huge double doors which, if they were shut, could bar the egress or the entry of an army.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Freedom Again The gates of the walled city of Hatsu were not calculated to inspire a person eager to pass without them with a feeling of the greatest enthusiasm, for they stood black and forbidding against the moon-lit background, the battlemented wall on either side, the flanking towers and bastions sharply outlined.

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading Freedom Again The gates of the walled city of Hatsu were not calculated to inspire a person eager to pass without them with a feeling of the greatest enthusiasm, for they stood black and forbidding against the moon-lit background, the battlemented wall on either side, the flanking towers and bastions sharply outlined.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading 'Beastly looking place,' whispered Dick, as the little party came near to it.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Beneath the towers yawned a huge cavern, so dark that no one could see beneath it, carrying the white road to the huge double doors which, if they were shut, could bar the egress or the entry of an army.

A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.

From this reading Beneath the towers yawned a huge cavern, so dark that no one could see beneath it, carrying the white road to the huge double doors which, if they were shut, could bar the egress or the entry of an army.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Freedom Again The gates of the walled city of Hatsu were not calculated to inspire a person eager to pass without them with a feeling of the greatest enthusiasm, for they stood black and forbidding against the moon-lit background, the battlemented wall on either side, the flanking towers and bastions sharply outlined.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Ah! here's Jong, come to ask instructions.'

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Beneath the towers yawned a huge cavern, so dark that no one could see beneath it, carrying the white road to the huge double doors which, if they were shut, could bar the egress or the entry of an army.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Beneath the towers yawned a huge cavern, so dark that no one could see beneath it, carrying the white road to the huge double doors which, if they were shut, could bar the egress or the entry of an army.

someone who is a detective

From this reading 'Beastly looking place,' whispered Dick, as the little party came near to it.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Beneath the towers yawned a huge cavern, so dark that no one could see beneath it, carrying the white road to the huge double doors which, if they were shut, could bar the egress or the entry of an army.

increase twofold

From this reading Beneath the towers yawned a huge cavern, so dark that no one could see beneath it, carrying the white road to the huge double doors which, if they were shut, could bar the egress or the entry of an army.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Freedom Again The gates of the walled city of Hatsu were not calculated to inspire a person eager to pass without them with a feeling of the greatest enthusiasm, for they stood black and forbidding against the moon-lit background, the battlemented wall on either side, the flanking towers and bastions sharply outlined.

(astronomy) the reappearance of a celestial body after an eclipse

From this reading Beneath the towers yawned a huge cavern, so dark that no one could see beneath it, carrying the white road to the huge double doors which, if they were shut, could bar the egress or the entry of an army.

one or the other of two

From this reading Freedom Again The gates of the walled city of Hatsu were not calculated to inspire a person eager to pass without them with a feeling of the greatest enthusiasm, for they stood black and forbidding against the moon-lit background, the battlemented wall on either side, the flanking towers and bastions sharply outlined.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading Freedom Again The gates of the walled city of Hatsu were not calculated to inspire a person eager to pass without them with a feeling of the greatest enthusiasm, for they stood black and forbidding against the moon-lit background, the battlemented wall on either side, the flanking towers and bastions sharply outlined.

an item inserted in a written record

From this reading Beneath the towers yawned a huge cavern, so dark that no one could see beneath it, carrying the white road to the huge double doors which, if they were shut, could bar the egress or the entry of an army.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Freedom Again The gates of the walled city of Hatsu were not calculated to inspire a person eager to pass without them with a feeling of the greatest enthusiasm, for they stood black and forbidding against the moon-lit background, the battlemented wall on either side, the flanking towers and bastions sharply outlined.

-ing form of “flank” — be located at the sides of something or somebody

From this reading Freedom Again The gates of the walled city of Hatsu were not calculated to inspire a person eager to pass without them with a feeling of the greatest enthusiasm, for they stood black and forbidding against the moon-lit background, the battlemented wall on either side, the flanking towers and bastions sharply outlined.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Freedom Again The gates of the walled city of Hatsu were not calculated to inspire a person eager to pass without them with a feeling of the greatest enthusiasm, for they stood black and forbidding against the moon-lit background, the battlemented wall on either side, the flanking towers and bastions sharply outlined.

harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance

From this reading Freedom Again The gates of the walled city of Hatsu were not calculated to inspire a person eager to pass without them with a feeling of the greatest enthusiasm, for they stood black and forbidding against the moon-lit background, the battlemented wall on either side, the flanking towers and bastions sharply outlined.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading Freedom Again The gates of the walled city of Hatsu were not calculated to inspire a person eager to pass without them with a feeling of the greatest enthusiasm, for they stood black and forbidding against the moon-lit background, the battlemented wall on either side, the flanking towers and bastions sharply outlined.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading Freedom Again The gates of the walled city of Hatsu were not calculated to inspire a person eager to pass without them with a feeling of the greatest enthusiasm, for they stood black and forbidding against the moon-lit background, the battlemented wall on either side, the flanking towers and bastions sharply outlined.

highest in quality

From this reading Freedom Again The gates of the walled city of Hatsu were not calculated to inspire a person eager to pass without them with a feeling of the greatest enthusiasm, for they stood black and forbidding against the moon-lit background, the battlemented wall on either side, the flanking towers and bastions sharply outlined.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Freedom Again The gates of the walled city of Hatsu were not calculated to inspire a person eager to pass without them with a feeling of the greatest enthusiasm, for they stood black and forbidding against the moon-lit background, the battlemented wall on either side, the flanking towers and bastions sharply outlined.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Ah! here's Jong, come to ask instructions.'

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading 'Hope there won't be any parleying.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Beneath the towers yawned a huge cavern, so dark that no one could see beneath it, carrying the white road to the huge double doors which, if they were shut, could bar the egress or the entry of an army.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Beneath the towers yawned a huge cavern, so dark that no one could see beneath it, carrying the white road to the huge double doors which, if they were shut, could bar the egress or the entry of an army.

heighten or intensify

From this reading Freedom Again The gates of the walled city of Hatsu were not calculated to inspire a person eager to pass without them with a feeling of the greatest enthusiasm, for they stood black and forbidding against the moon-lit background, the battlemented wall on either side, the flanking towers and bastions sharply outlined.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading Ah! here's Jong, come to ask instructions.'

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Beneath the towers yawned a huge cavern, so dark that no one could see beneath it, carrying the white road to the huge double doors which, if they were shut, could bar the egress or the entry of an army.

United States writer (born in 1942)

From this reading Ah! here's Jong, come to ask instructions.'

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading 'Beastly looking place,' whispered Dick, as the little party came near to it.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading 'Beastly looking place,' whispered Dick, as the little party came near to it.

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From this reading Freedom Again The gates of the walled city of Hatsu were not calculated to inspire a person eager to pass without them with a feeling of the greatest enthusiasm, for they stood black and forbidding against the moon-lit background, the battlemented wall on either side, the flanking towers and bastions sharply outlined.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading 'Beastly looking place,' whispered Dick, as the little party came near to it.

not any; not one

From this reading Beneath the towers yawned a huge cavern, so dark that no one could see beneath it, carrying the white road to the huge double doors which, if they were shut, could bar the egress or the entry of an army.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Freedom Again The gates of the walled city of Hatsu were not calculated to inspire a person eager to pass without them with a feeling of the greatest enthusiasm, for they stood black and forbidding against the moon-lit background, the battlemented wall on either side, the flanking towers and bastions sharply outlined.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Freedom Again The gates of the walled city of Hatsu were not calculated to inspire a person eager to pass without them with a feeling of the greatest enthusiasm, for they stood black and forbidding against the moon-lit background, the battlemented wall on either side, the flanking towers and bastions sharply outlined.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Freedom Again The gates of the walled city of Hatsu were not calculated to inspire a person eager to pass without them with a feeling of the greatest enthusiasm, for they stood black and forbidding against the moon-lit background, the battlemented wall on either side, the flanking towers and bastions sharply outlined.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Beneath the towers yawned a huge cavern, so dark that no one could see beneath it, carrying the white road to the huge double doors which, if they were shut, could bar the egress or the entry of an army.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Beneath the towers yawned a huge cavern, so dark that no one could see beneath it, carrying the white road to the huge double doors which, if they were shut, could bar the egress or the entry of an army.

showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary

From this reading Freedom Again The gates of the walled city of Hatsu were not calculated to inspire a person eager to pass without them with a feeling of the greatest enthusiasm, for they stood black and forbidding against the moon-lit background, the battlemented wall on either side, the flanking towers and bastions sharply outlined.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading 'Hope there won't be any parleying.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading 'Beastly looking place,' whispered Dick, as the little party came near to it.

go across or through

From this reading Freedom Again The gates of the walled city of Hatsu were not calculated to inspire a person eager to pass without them with a feeling of the greatest enthusiasm, for they stood black and forbidding against the moon-lit background, the battlemented wall on either side, the flanking towers and bastions sharply outlined.

a human being

From this reading Freedom Again The gates of the walled city of Hatsu were not calculated to inspire a person eager to pass without them with a feeling of the greatest enthusiasm, for they stood black and forbidding against the moon-lit background, the battlemented wall on either side, the flanking towers and bastions sharply outlined.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading 'Beastly looking place,' whispered Dick, as the little party came near to it.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Beneath the towers yawned a huge cavern, so dark that no one could see beneath it, carrying the white road to the huge double doors which, if they were shut, could bar the egress or the entry of an army.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Beneath the towers yawned a huge cavern, so dark that no one could see beneath it, carrying the white road to the huge double doors which, if they were shut, could bar the egress or the entry of an army.

in an aggressive manner

From this reading Freedom Again The gates of the walled city of Hatsu were not calculated to inspire a person eager to pass without them with a feeling of the greatest enthusiasm, for they stood black and forbidding against the moon-lit background, the battlemented wall on either side, the flanking towers and bastions sharply outlined.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading Beneath the towers yawned a huge cavern, so dark that no one could see beneath it, carrying the white road to the huge double doors which, if they were shut, could bar the egress or the entry of an army.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Freedom Again The gates of the walled city of Hatsu were not calculated to inspire a person eager to pass without them with a feeling of the greatest enthusiasm, for they stood black and forbidding against the moon-lit background, the battlemented wall on either side, the flanking towers and bastions sharply outlined.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Beneath the towers yawned a huge cavern, so dark that no one could see beneath it, carrying the white road to the huge double doors which, if they were shut, could bar the egress or the entry of an army.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Freedom Again The gates of the walled city of Hatsu were not calculated to inspire a person eager to pass without them with a feeling of the greatest enthusiasm, for they stood black and forbidding against the moon-lit background, the battlemented wall on either side, the flanking towers and bastions sharply outlined.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Beneath the towers yawned a huge cavern, so dark that no one could see beneath it, carrying the white road to the huge double doors which, if they were shut, could bar the egress or the entry of an army.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Freedom Again The gates of the walled city of Hatsu were not calculated to inspire a person eager to pass without them with a feeling of the greatest enthusiasm, for they stood black and forbidding against the moon-lit background, the battlemented wall on either side, the flanking towers and bastions sharply outlined.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Freedom Again The gates of the walled city of Hatsu were not calculated to inspire a person eager to pass without them with a feeling of the greatest enthusiasm, for they stood black and forbidding against the moon-lit background, the battlemented wall on either side, the flanking towers and bastions sharply outlined.

in or at that place or location

From this reading 'Hope there won't be any parleying.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Freedom Again The gates of the walled city of Hatsu were not calculated to inspire a person eager to pass without them with a feeling of the greatest enthusiasm, for they stood black and forbidding against the moon-lit background, the battlemented wall on either side, the flanking towers and bastions sharply outlined.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Freedom Again The gates of the walled city of Hatsu were not calculated to inspire a person eager to pass without them with a feeling of the greatest enthusiasm, for they stood black and forbidding against the moon-lit background, the battlemented wall on either side, the flanking towers and bastions sharply outlined.

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading Freedom Again The gates of the walled city of Hatsu were not calculated to inspire a person eager to pass without them with a feeling of the greatest enthusiasm, for they stood black and forbidding against the moon-lit background, the battlemented wall on either side, the flanking towers and bastions sharply outlined.

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 Freedom Again The gates of the walled city of Hatsu were not calculated to inspire a person eager to pass without them with a feeling of the greatest enthusiasm, for they stood black and forbidding against the moon-lit background, the battlemented wall on either side, the flanking towers and bastions sharply outlined.

past form of “wall” — surround with a wall in order to fortify

From this reading Freedom Again The gates of the walled city of Hatsu were not calculated to inspire a person eager to pass without them with a feeling of the greatest enthusiasm, for they stood black and forbidding against the moon-lit background, the battlemented wall on either side, the flanking towers and bastions sharply outlined.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Freedom Again The gates of the walled city of Hatsu were not calculated to inspire a person eager to pass without them with a feeling of the greatest enthusiasm, for they stood black and forbidding against the moon-lit background, the battlemented wall on either side, the flanking towers and bastions sharply outlined.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Beneath the towers yawned a huge cavern, so dark that no one could see beneath it, carrying the white road to the huge double doors which, if they were shut, could bar the egress or the entry of an army.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading 'Beastly looking place,' whispered Dick, as the little party came near to it.

a Caucasian

From this reading Beneath the towers yawned a huge cavern, so dark that no one could see beneath it, carrying the white road to the huge double doors which, if they were shut, could bar the egress or the entry of an army.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Freedom Again The gates of the walled city of Hatsu were not calculated to inspire a person eager to pass without them with a feeling of the greatest enthusiasm, for they stood black and forbidding against the moon-lit background, the battlemented wall on either side, the flanking towers and bastions sharply outlined.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Freedom Again The gates of the walled city of Hatsu were not calculated to inspire a person eager to pass without them with a feeling of the greatest enthusiasm, for they stood black and forbidding against the moon-lit background, the battlemented wall on either side, the flanking towers and bastions sharply outlined.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading 'Hope there won't be any parleying.

past form of “yawn” — utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired

From this reading Beneath the towers yawned a huge cavern, so dark that no one could see beneath it, carrying the white road to the huge double doors which, if they were shut, could bar the egress or the entry of an army.