adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Three weeks have passed, and the scene is shifted to a long, low range of cells in a dark corridor in the city of Cartagena.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Three weeks have passed, and the scene is shifted to a long, low range of cells in a dark corridor in the city of Cartagena.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE INQUISITION IN THE INDIES My next chapter is perhaps too sad; it shall be at least as short as I can make it; but it was needful to be written, that readers may judge fairly for themselves what sort of enemies the English nation had to face in those stern days.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE INQUISITION IN THE INDIES My next chapter is perhaps too sad; it shall be at least as short as I can make it; but it was needful to be written, that readers may judge fairly for themselves what sort of enemies the English nation had to face in those stern days.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE INQUISITION IN THE INDIES My next chapter is perhaps too sad; it shall be at least as short as I can make it; but it was needful to be written, that readers may judge fairly for themselves what sort of enemies the English nation had to face in those stern days.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE INQUISITION IN THE INDIES My next chapter is perhaps too sad; it shall be at least as short as I can make it; but it was needful to be written, that readers may judge fairly for themselves what sort of enemies the English nation had to face in those stern days.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading THE INQUISITION IN THE INDIES My next chapter is perhaps too sad; it shall be at least as short as I can make it; but it was needful to be written, that readers may judge fairly for themselves what sort of enemies the English nation had to face in those stern days.
CartagenanounUS /ˌkɑːrtəˈdʒiːnə/
a port in southeastern Spain on the Mediterranean
From this reading Three weeks have passed, and the scene is shifted to a long, low range of cells in a dark corridor in the city of Cartagena.
cellsnounUS /selz/
plural of “cell” — any small compartment
From this reading Three weeks have passed, and the scene is shifted to a long, low range of cells in a dark corridor in the city of Cartagena.
chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading THE INQUISITION IN THE INDIES My next chapter is perhaps too sad; it shall be at least as short as I can make it; but it was needful to be written, that readers may judge fairly for themselves what sort of enemies the English nation had to face in those stern days.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Three weeks have passed, and the scene is shifted to a long, low range of cells in a dark corridor in the city of Cartagena.
cloakedadjectiveUS /kloʊkt/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading The door of one is open; and within stand two cloaked figures, one of whom we know.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading Three weeks have passed, and the scene is shifted to a long, low range of cells in a dark corridor in the city of Cartagena.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Three weeks have passed, and the scene is shifted to a long, low range of cells in a dark corridor in the city of Cartagena.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE INQUISITION IN THE INDIES My next chapter is perhaps too sad; it shall be at least as short as I can make it; but it was needful to be written, that readers may judge fairly for themselves what sort of enemies the English nation had to face in those stern days.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door of one is open; and within stand two cloaked figures, one of whom we know.
enemiesnounUS /ˈenəmiz/
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading THE INQUISITION IN THE INDIES My next chapter is perhaps too sad; it shall be at least as short as I can make it; but it was needful to be written, that readers may judge fairly for themselves what sort of enemies the English nation had to face in those stern days.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading THE INQUISITION IN THE INDIES My next chapter is perhaps too sad; it shall be at least as short as I can make it; but it was needful to be written, that readers may judge fairly for themselves what sort of enemies the English nation had to face in those stern days.
Eustace
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From this reading It is Eustace Leigh.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THE INQUISITION IN THE INDIES My next chapter is perhaps too sad; it shall be at least as short as I can make it; but it was needful to be written, that readers may judge fairly for themselves what sort of enemies the English nation had to face in those stern days.
fairlyadverbUS /ˈferli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading THE INQUISITION IN THE INDIES My next chapter is perhaps too sad; it shall be at least as short as I can make it; but it was needful to be written, that readers may judge fairly for themselves what sort of enemies the English nation had to face in those stern days.
familiaradjectiveUS /fəˈmɪljər/
well known or easily recognized
From this reading The other is a familiar of the Holy Office.
figuresnounUS /ˈfɪɡjərz/
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The door of one is open; and within stand two cloaked figures, one of whom we know.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE INQUISITION IN THE INDIES My next chapter is perhaps too sad; it shall be at least as short as I can make it; but it was needful to be written, that readers may judge fairly for themselves what sort of enemies the English nation had to face in those stern days.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE INQUISITION IN THE INDIES My next chapter is perhaps too sad; it shall be at least as short as I can make it; but it was needful to be written, that readers may judge fairly for themselves what sort of enemies the English nation had to face in those stern days.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Three weeks have passed, and the scene is shifted to a long, low range of cells in a dark corridor in the city of Cartagena.
HolynounUS /ˈhoʊli/
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading The other is a familiar of the Holy Office.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE INQUISITION IN THE INDIES My next chapter is perhaps too sad; it shall be at least as short as I can make it; but it was needful to be written, that readers may judge fairly for themselves what sort of enemies the English nation had to face in those stern days.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE INQUISITION IN THE INDIES My next chapter is perhaps too sad; it shall be at least as short as I can make it; but it was needful to be written, that readers may judge fairly for themselves what sort of enemies the English nation had to face in those stern days.
INDIESnounUS /ˈɪndiz/
plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company
From this reading THE INQUISITION IN THE INDIES My next chapter is perhaps too sad; it shall be at least as short as I can make it; but it was needful to be written, that readers may judge fairly for themselves what sort of enemies the English nation had to face in those stern days.
INQUISITIONnounUS /ˌɪn.kwɪˈzɪʃ.ən/
A period of prolonged and intensive questioning or investigation.
From this reading THE INQUISITION IN THE INDIES My next chapter is perhaps too sad; it shall be at least as short as I can make it; but it was needful to be written, that readers may judge fairly for themselves what sort of enemies the English nation had to face in those stern days.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE INQUISITION IN THE INDIES My next chapter is perhaps too sad; it shall be at least as short as I can make it; but it was needful to be written, that readers may judge fairly for themselves what sort of enemies the English nation had to face in those stern days.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE INQUISITION IN THE INDIES My next chapter is perhaps too sad; it shall be at least as short as I can make it; but it was needful to be written, that readers may judge fairly for themselves what sort of enemies the English nation had to face in those stern days.
judgeverbUS /dʒʌdʒ/
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading THE INQUISITION IN THE INDIES My next chapter is perhaps too sad; it shall be at least as short as I can make it; but it was needful to be written, that readers may judge fairly for themselves what sort of enemies the English nation had to face in those stern days.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The door of one is open; and within stand two cloaked figures, one of whom we know.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
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 THE INQUISITION IN THE INDIES My next chapter is perhaps too sad; it shall be at least as short as I can make it; but it was needful to be written, that readers may judge fairly for themselves what sort of enemies the English nation had to face in those stern days.
LeighnounUS /liː/
English film actress (1913-1967)
From this reading It is Eustace Leigh.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Three weeks have passed, and the scene is shifted to a long, low range of cells in a dark corridor in the city of Cartagena.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Three weeks have passed, and the scene is shifted to a long, low range of cells in a dark corridor in the city of Cartagena.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading THE INQUISITION IN THE INDIES My next chapter is perhaps too sad; it shall be at least as short as I can make it; but it was needful to be written, that readers may judge fairly for themselves what sort of enemies the English nation had to face in those stern days.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THE INQUISITION IN THE INDIES My next chapter is perhaps too sad; it shall be at least as short as I can make it; but it was needful to be written, that readers may judge fairly for themselves what sort of enemies the English nation had to face in those stern days.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE INQUISITION IN THE INDIES My next chapter is perhaps too sad; it shall be at least as short as I can make it; but it was needful to be written, that readers may judge fairly for themselves what sort of enemies the English nation had to face in those stern days.
nationnounUS /ˈneɪʃən/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE INQUISITION IN THE INDIES My next chapter is perhaps too sad; it shall be at least as short as I can make it; but it was needful to be written, that readers may judge fairly for themselves what sort of enemies the English nation had to face in those stern days.
needfuladjectiveUS /ˈniːdfəl/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading THE INQUISITION IN THE INDIES My next chapter is perhaps too sad; it shall be at least as short as I can make it; but it was needful to be written, that readers may judge fairly for themselves what sort of enemies the English nation had to face in those stern days.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE INQUISITION IN THE INDIES My next chapter is perhaps too sad; it shall be at least as short as I can make it; but it was needful to be written, that readers may judge fairly for themselves what sort of enemies the English nation had to face in those stern days.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE INQUISITION IN THE INDIES My next chapter is perhaps too sad; it shall be at least as short as I can make it; but it was needful to be written, that readers may judge fairly for themselves what sort of enemies the English nation had to face in those stern days.
OfficenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The other is a familiar of the Holy Office.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The door of one is open; and within stand two cloaked figures, one of whom we know.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The door of one is open; and within stand two cloaked figures, one of whom we know.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other is a familiar of the Holy Office.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Three weeks have passed, and the scene is shifted to a long, low range of cells in a dark corridor in the city of Cartagena.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading THE INQUISITION IN THE INDIES My next chapter is perhaps too sad; it shall be at least as short as I can make it; but it was needful to be written, that readers may judge fairly for themselves what sort of enemies the English nation had to face in those stern days.
rangenounUS /reɪndʒ/
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Three weeks have passed, and the scene is shifted to a long, low range of cells in a dark corridor in the city of Cartagena.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading THE INQUISITION IN THE INDIES My next chapter is perhaps too sad; it shall be at least as short as I can make it; but it was needful to be written, that readers may judge fairly for themselves what sort of enemies the English nation had to face in those stern days.
sadadjectiveUS /sæd/
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading THE INQUISITION IN THE INDIES My next chapter is perhaps too sad; it shall be at least as short as I can make it; but it was needful to be written, that readers may judge fairly for themselves what sort of enemies the English nation had to face in those stern days.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Three weeks have passed, and the scene is shifted to a long, low range of cells in a dark corridor in the city of Cartagena.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading THE INQUISITION IN THE INDIES My next chapter is perhaps too sad; it shall be at least as short as I can make it; but it was needful to be written, that readers may judge fairly for themselves what sort of enemies the English nation had to face in those stern days.
shiftedverbUS /ˈʃɪftɪd/
past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading Three weeks have passed, and the scene is shifted to a long, low range of cells in a dark corridor in the city of Cartagena.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading THE INQUISITION IN THE INDIES My next chapter is perhaps too sad; it shall be at least as short as I can make it; but it was needful to be written, that readers may judge fairly for themselves what sort of enemies the English nation had to face in those stern days.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading THE INQUISITION IN THE INDIES My next chapter is perhaps too sad; it shall be at least as short as I can make it; but it was needful to be written, that readers may judge fairly for themselves what sort of enemies the English nation had to face in those stern days.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading The door of one is open; and within stand two cloaked figures, one of whom we know.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading THE INQUISITION IN THE INDIES My next chapter is perhaps too sad; it shall be at least as short as I can make it; but it was needful to be written, that readers may judge fairly for themselves what sort of enemies the English nation had to face in those stern days.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE INQUISITION IN THE INDIES My next chapter is perhaps too sad; it shall be at least as short as I can make it; but it was needful to be written, that readers may judge fairly for themselves what sort of enemies the English nation had to face in those stern days.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INQUISITION IN THE INDIES My next chapter is perhaps too sad; it shall be at least as short as I can make it; but it was needful to be written, that readers may judge fairly for themselves what sort of enemies the English nation had to face in those stern days.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading THE INQUISITION IN THE INDIES My next chapter is perhaps too sad; it shall be at least as short as I can make it; but it was needful to be written, that readers may judge fairly for themselves what sort of enemies the English nation had to face in those stern days.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE INQUISITION IN THE INDIES My next chapter is perhaps too sad; it shall be at least as short as I can make it; but it was needful to be written, that readers may judge fairly for themselves what sort of enemies the English nation had to face in those stern days.
ThreenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three weeks have passed, and the scene is shifted to a long, low range of cells in a dark corridor in the city of Cartagena.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE INQUISITION IN THE INDIES My next chapter is perhaps too sad; it shall be at least as short as I can make it; but it was needful to be written, that readers may judge fairly for themselves what sort of enemies the English nation had to face in those stern days.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading THE INQUISITION IN THE INDIES My next chapter is perhaps too sad; it shall be at least as short as I can make it; but it was needful to be written, that readers may judge fairly for themselves what sort of enemies the English nation had to face in those stern days.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The door of one is open; and within stand two cloaked figures, one of whom we know.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE INQUISITION IN THE INDIES My next chapter is perhaps too sad; it shall be at least as short as I can make it; but it was needful to be written, that readers may judge fairly for themselves what sort of enemies the English nation had to face in those stern days.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The door of one is open; and within stand two cloaked figures, one of whom we know.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Three weeks have passed, and the scene is shifted to a long, low range of cells in a dark corridor in the city of Cartagena.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE INQUISITION IN THE INDIES My next chapter is perhaps too sad; it shall be at least as short as I can make it; but it was needful to be written, that readers may judge fairly for themselves what sort of enemies the English nation had to face in those stern days.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The door of one is open; and within stand two cloaked figures, one of whom we know.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The door of one is open; and within stand two cloaked figures, one of whom we know.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading THE INQUISITION IN THE INDIES My next chapter is perhaps too sad; it shall be at least as short as I can make it; but it was needful to be written, that readers may judge fairly for themselves what sort of enemies the English nation had to face in those stern days.
