Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading Instruments and tools of all sorts lay about in every direction, bottles were stored on a shelf in one corner, whether containing medical material, or stuff of a more deadly nature, George had no means of discovering.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Instruments and tools of all sorts lay about in every direction, bottles were stored on a shelf in one corner, whether containing medical material, or stuff of a more deadly nature, George had no means of discovering.

a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)

From this reading As the light spread luridly over the dismal room it exposed to our hero's gaze the unmistakable signs that the place was to be used for the administration of tortures.

(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 Instruments and tools of all sorts lay about in every direction, bottles were stored on a shelf in one corner, whether containing medical material, or stuff of a more deadly nature, George had no means of discovering.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading His attention was drawn to a pile of manacles and chains, amongst which he detected iron collars, anklets, iron bars of enormous weight, all cruel-looking and of dreadful portent.

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

From this reading Instruments and tools of all sorts lay about in every direction, bottles were stored on a shelf in one corner, whether containing medical material, or stuff of a more deadly nature, George had no means of discovering.

a sock that reaches just above the ankle

From this reading His attention was drawn to a pile of manacles and chains, amongst which he detected iron collars, anklets, iron bars of enormous weight, all cruel-looking and of dreadful portent.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading In another corner of the dungeon stood a brick forge, with various irons scattered about on it, which were doubtless used for branding purposes.

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

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE PHILISTINES The feeling of terror passed off as quickly as it had come.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading His attention was drawn to a pile of manacles and chains, amongst which he detected iron collars, anklets, iron bars of enormous weight, all cruel-looking and of dreadful portent.

gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights

From this reading His attention was drawn to a pile of manacles and chains, amongst which he detected iron collars, anklets, iron bars of enormous weight, all cruel-looking and of dreadful portent.

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

From this reading As the light spread luridly over the dismal room it exposed to our hero's gaze the unmistakable signs that the place was to be used for the administration of tortures.

plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading Instruments and tools of all sorts lay about in every direction, bottles were stored on a shelf in one corner, whether containing medical material, or stuff of a more deadly nature, George had no means of discovering.

the act of stigmatizing

From this reading In another corner of the dungeon stood a brick forge, with various irons scattered about on it, which were doubtless used for branding purposes.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading In another corner of the dungeon stood a brick forge, with various irons scattered about on it, which were doubtless used for branding purposes.

metal shackles; for hands or legs

From this reading His attention was drawn to a pile of manacles and chains, amongst which he detected iron collars, anklets, iron bars of enormous weight, all cruel-looking and of dreadful portent.

plural of “collar” — a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

From this reading His attention was drawn to a pile of manacles and chains, amongst which he detected iron collars, anklets, iron bars of enormous weight, all cruel-looking and of dreadful portent.

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

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE PHILISTINES The feeling of terror passed off as quickly as it had come.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading Instruments and tools of all sorts lay about in every direction, bottles were stored on a shelf in one corner, whether containing medical material, or stuff of a more deadly nature, George had no means of discovering.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Instruments and tools of all sorts lay about in every direction, bottles were stored on a shelf in one corner, whether containing medical material, or stuff of a more deadly nature, George had no means of discovering.

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From this reading His attention was drawn to a pile of manacles and chains, amongst which he detected iron collars, anklets, iron bars of enormous weight, all cruel-looking and of dreadful portent.

causing or capable of causing death

From this reading Instruments and tools of all sorts lay about in every direction, bottles were stored on a shelf in one corner, whether containing medical material, or stuff of a more deadly nature, George had no means of discovering.

perceived or discerned

From this reading His attention was drawn to a pile of manacles and chains, amongst which he detected iron collars, anklets, iron bars of enormous weight, all cruel-looking and of dreadful portent.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Instruments and tools of all sorts lay about in every direction, bottles were stored on a shelf in one corner, whether containing medical material, or stuff of a more deadly nature, George had no means of discovering.

-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Instruments and tools of all sorts lay about in every direction, bottles were stored on a shelf in one corner, whether containing medical material, or stuff of a more deadly nature, George had no means of discovering.

causing dejection

From this reading As the light spread luridly over the dismal room it exposed to our hero's gaze the unmistakable signs that the place was to be used for the administration of tortures.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading In another corner of the dungeon stood a brick forge, with various irons scattered about on it, which were doubtless used for branding purposes.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading His attention was drawn to a pile of manacles and chains, amongst which he detected iron collars, anklets, iron bars of enormous weight, all cruel-looking and of dreadful portent.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading His attention was drawn to a pile of manacles and chains, amongst which he detected iron collars, anklets, iron bars of enormous weight, all cruel-looking and of dreadful portent.

the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress

From this reading In another corner of the dungeon stood a brick forge, with various irons scattered about on it, which were doubtless used for branding purposes.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading His attention was drawn to a pile of manacles and chains, amongst which he detected iron collars, anklets, iron bars of enormous weight, all cruel-looking and of dreadful portent.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Instruments and tools of all sorts lay about in every direction, bottles were stored on a shelf in one corner, whether containing medical material, or stuff of a more deadly nature, George had no means of discovering.

with no protection or shield

From this reading As the light spread luridly over the dismal room it exposed to our hero's gaze the unmistakable signs that the place was to be used for the administration of tortures.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE PHILISTINES The feeling of terror passed off as quickly as it had come.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As the light spread luridly over the dismal room it exposed to our hero's gaze the unmistakable signs that the place was to be used for the administration of tortures.

create by hammering

From this reading In another corner of the dungeon stood a brick forge, with various irons scattered about on it, which were doubtless used for branding purposes.

a long fixed look

From this reading As the light spread luridly over the dismal room it exposed to our hero's gaze the unmistakable signs that the place was to be used for the administration of tortures.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Instruments and tools of all sorts lay about in every direction, bottles were stored on a shelf in one corner, whether containing medical material, or stuff of a more deadly nature, George had no means of discovering.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE PHILISTINES The feeling of terror passed off as quickly as it had come.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE PHILISTINES The feeling of terror passed off as quickly as it had come.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading His attention was drawn to a pile of manacles and chains, amongst which he detected iron collars, anklets, iron bars of enormous weight, all cruel-looking and of dreadful portent.

possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading As the light spread luridly over the dismal room it exposed to our hero's gaze the unmistakable signs that the place was to be used for the administration of tortures.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His attention was drawn to a pile of manacles and chains, amongst which he detected iron collars, anklets, iron bars of enormous weight, all cruel-looking and of dreadful portent.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE PHILISTINES The feeling of terror passed off as quickly as it had come.

plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading Instruments and tools of all sorts lay about in every direction, bottles were stored on a shelf in one corner, whether containing medical material, or stuff of a more deadly nature, George had no means of discovering.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading His attention was drawn to a pile of manacles and chains, amongst which he detected iron collars, anklets, iron bars of enormous weight, all cruel-looking and of dreadful portent.

metal shackles; for hands or legs

From this reading In another corner of the dungeon stood a brick forge, with various irons scattered about on it, which were doubtless used for branding purposes.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE PHILISTINES The feeling of terror passed off as quickly as it had come.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Instruments and tools of all sorts lay about in every direction, bottles were stored on a shelf in one corner, whether containing medical material, or stuff of a more deadly nature, George had no means of discovering.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading As the light spread luridly over the dismal room it exposed to our hero's gaze the unmistakable signs that the place was to be used for the administration of tortures.

in a lurid manner

From this reading As the light spread luridly over the dismal room it exposed to our hero's gaze the unmistakable signs that the place was to be used for the administration of tortures.

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From this reading His attention was drawn to a pile of manacles and chains, amongst which he detected iron collars, anklets, iron bars of enormous weight, all cruel-looking and of dreadful portent.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading Instruments and tools of all sorts lay about in every direction, bottles were stored on a shelf in one corner, whether containing medical material, or stuff of a more deadly nature, George had no means of discovering.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Instruments and tools of all sorts lay about in every direction, bottles were stored on a shelf in one corner, whether containing medical material, or stuff of a more deadly nature, George had no means of discovering.

relating to the study or practice of medicine

From this reading Instruments and tools of all sorts lay about in every direction, bottles were stored on a shelf in one corner, whether containing medical material, or stuff of a more deadly nature, George had no means of discovering.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Instruments and tools of all sorts lay about in every direction, bottles were stored on a shelf in one corner, whether containing medical material, or stuff of a more deadly nature, George had no means of discovering.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Instruments and tools of all sorts lay about in every direction, bottles were stored on a shelf in one corner, whether containing medical material, or stuff of a more deadly nature, George had no means of discovering.

not any; not one

From this reading Instruments and tools of all sorts lay about in every direction, bottles were stored on a shelf in one corner, whether containing medical material, or stuff of a more deadly nature, George had no means of discovering.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE PHILISTINES The feeling of terror passed off as quickly as it had come.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE PHILISTINES The feeling of terror passed off as quickly as it had come.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Instruments and tools of all sorts lay about in every direction, bottles were stored on a shelf in one corner, whether containing medical material, or stuff of a more deadly nature, George had no means of discovering.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Instruments and tools of all sorts lay about in every direction, bottles were stored on a shelf in one corner, whether containing medical material, or stuff of a more deadly nature, George had no means of discovering.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Instruments and tools of all sorts lay about in every direction, bottles were stored on a shelf in one corner, whether containing medical material, or stuff of a more deadly nature, George had no means of discovering.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading As the light spread luridly over the dismal room it exposed to our hero's gaze the unmistakable signs that the place was to be used for the administration of tortures.

above and across; more than

From this reading As the light spread luridly over the dismal room it exposed to our hero's gaze the unmistakable signs that the place was to be used for the administration of tortures.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE PHILISTINES The feeling of terror passed off as quickly as it had come.

plural of “philistine” — a person who is uninterested in intellectual pursuits

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE PHILISTINES The feeling of terror passed off as quickly as it had come.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading His attention was drawn to a pile of manacles and chains, amongst which he detected iron collars, anklets, iron bars of enormous weight, all cruel-looking and of dreadful portent.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading As the light spread luridly over the dismal room it exposed to our hero's gaze the unmistakable signs that the place was to be used for the administration of tortures.

a sign of something about to happen

From this reading His attention was drawn to a pile of manacles and chains, amongst which he detected iron collars, anklets, iron bars of enormous weight, all cruel-looking and of dreadful portent.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading In another corner of the dungeon stood a brick forge, with various irons scattered about on it, which were doubtless used for branding purposes.

with speed

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE PHILISTINES The feeling of terror passed off as quickly as it had come.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading As the light spread luridly over the dismal room it exposed to our hero's gaze the unmistakable signs that the place was to be used for the administration of tortures.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading In another corner of the dungeon stood a brick forge, with various irons scattered about on it, which were doubtless used for branding purposes.

A flat horizontal plane used to hold books or scrolls in a library.

From this reading Instruments and tools of all sorts lay about in every direction, bottles were stored on a shelf in one corner, whether containing medical material, or stuff of a more deadly nature, George had no means of discovering.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading As the light spread luridly over the dismal room it exposed to our hero's gaze the unmistakable signs that the place was to be used for the administration of tortures.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Instruments and tools of all sorts lay about in every direction, bottles were stored on a shelf in one corner, whether containing medical material, or stuff of a more deadly nature, George had no means of discovering.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading As the light spread luridly over the dismal room it exposed to our hero's gaze the unmistakable signs that the place was to be used for the administration of tortures.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading In another corner of the dungeon stood a brick forge, with various irons scattered about on it, which were doubtless used for branding purposes.

past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use

From this reading Instruments and tools of all sorts lay about in every direction, bottles were stored on a shelf in one corner, whether containing medical material, or stuff of a more deadly nature, George had no means of discovering.

the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading Instruments and tools of all sorts lay about in every direction, bottles were stored on a shelf in one corner, whether containing medical material, or stuff of a more deadly nature, George had no means of discovering.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE PHILISTINES The feeling of terror passed off as quickly as it had come.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As the light spread luridly over the dismal room it exposed to our hero's gaze the unmistakable signs that the place was to be used for the administration of tortures.

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

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE PHILISTINES The feeling of terror passed off as quickly as it had come.

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

From this reading As the light spread luridly over the dismal room it exposed to our hero's gaze the unmistakable signs that the place was to be used for the administration of tortures.

plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation

From this reading Instruments and tools of all sorts lay about in every direction, bottles were stored on a shelf in one corner, whether containing medical material, or stuff of a more deadly nature, George had no means of discovering.

plural of “torture” — extreme mental distress

From this reading As the light spread luridly over the dismal room it exposed to our hero's gaze the unmistakable signs that the place was to be used for the administration of tortures.

clearly evident to the mind

From this reading As the light spread luridly over the dismal room it exposed to our hero's gaze the unmistakable signs that the place was to be used for the administration of tortures.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading As the light spread luridly over the dismal room it exposed to our hero's gaze the unmistakable signs that the place was to be used for the administration of tortures.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading In another corner of the dungeon stood a brick forge, with various irons scattered about on it, which were doubtless used for branding purposes.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading As the light spread luridly over the dismal room it exposed to our hero's gaze the unmistakable signs that the place was to be used for the administration of tortures.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading His attention was drawn to a pile of manacles and chains, amongst which he detected iron collars, anklets, iron bars of enormous weight, all cruel-looking and of dreadful portent.

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

From this reading Instruments and tools of all sorts lay about in every direction, bottles were stored on a shelf in one corner, whether containing medical material, or stuff of a more deadly nature, George had no means of discovering.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Instruments and tools of all sorts lay about in every direction, bottles were stored on a shelf in one corner, whether containing medical material, or stuff of a more deadly nature, George had no means of discovering.

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

From this reading In another corner of the dungeon stood a brick forge, with various irons scattered about on it, which were doubtless used for branding purposes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In another corner of the dungeon stood a brick forge, with various irons scattered about on it, which were doubtless used for branding purposes.