used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This fortification, one of the oldest in the castle, being coeval with the Curfew Tower, is now in a state of grievous neglect and ruin.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading Unroofed, unfloored, filled with rubbish, masked by the yard walls of the adjoining habitations, with one side entirely pulled down, and a great breach in front, it is solely owing to the solid and rock-like construction of its masonry that it is indebted for partial preservation.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The walls are of prodigious thickness, and the deep embrasures within them are almost perfect; while a secret staircase may still be tracked partly round the building.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This fortification, one of the oldest in the castle, being coeval with the Curfew Tower, is now in a state of grievous neglect and ruin.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Still, notwithstanding its dilapidated condition, and that it is the mere shell of its former self, its appearance is highly picturesque.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The walls are of prodigious thickness, and the deep embrasures within them are almost perfect; while a secret staircase may still be tracked partly round the building.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The walls are of prodigious thickness, and the deep embrasures within them are almost perfect; while a secret staircase may still be tracked partly round the building.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Meanwhile, the prisoner had been removed to the lower chamber of the Garter Tower.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This fortification, one of the oldest in the castle, being coeval with the Curfew Tower, is now in a state of grievous neglect and ruin.
breachverbUS /briːtʃ/
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading Unroofed, unfloored, filled with rubbish, masked by the yard walls of the adjoining habitations, with one side entirely pulled down, and a great breach in front, it is solely owing to the solid and rock-like construction of its masonry that it is indebted for partial preservation.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The walls are of prodigious thickness, and the deep embrasures within them are almost perfect; while a secret staircase may still be tracked partly round the building.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Unroofed, unfloored, filled with rubbish, masked by the yard walls of the adjoining habitations, with one side entirely pulled down, and a great breach in front, it is solely owing to the solid and rock-like construction of its masonry that it is indebted for partial preservation.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading This fortification, one of the oldest in the castle, being coeval with the Curfew Tower, is now in a state of grievous neglect and ruin.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Meanwhile, the prisoner had been removed to the lower chamber of the Garter Tower.
coevalnoun
a person of nearly the same age as another
From this reading This fortification, one of the oldest in the castle, being coeval with the Curfew Tower, is now in a state of grievous neglect and ruin.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Still, notwithstanding its dilapidated condition, and that it is the mere shell of its former self, its appearance is highly picturesque.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading Unroofed, unfloored, filled with rubbish, masked by the yard walls of the adjoining habitations, with one side entirely pulled down, and a great breach in front, it is solely owing to the solid and rock-like construction of its masonry that it is indebted for partial preservation.
CurfewnounUS /ˈkɜːrfjuː/
the time that the curfew signal is sounded
From this reading This fortification, one of the oldest in the castle, being coeval with the Curfew Tower, is now in a state of grievous neglect and ruin.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The walls are of prodigious thickness, and the deep embrasures within them are almost perfect; while a secret staircase may still be tracked partly round the building.
dilapidatedadjectiveUS /dəˈlæpədeɪtɪd/
in deplorable condition
From this reading Still, notwithstanding its dilapidated condition, and that it is the mere shell of its former self, its appearance is highly picturesque.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Unroofed, unfloored, filled with rubbish, masked by the yard walls of the adjoining habitations, with one side entirely pulled down, and a great breach in front, it is solely owing to the solid and rock-like construction of its masonry that it is indebted for partial preservation.
embrasures
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From this reading The walls are of prodigious thickness, and the deep embrasures within them are almost perfect; while a secret staircase may still be tracked partly round the building.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Unroofed, unfloored, filled with rubbish, masked by the yard walls of the adjoining habitations, with one side entirely pulled down, and a great breach in front, it is solely owing to the solid and rock-like construction of its masonry that it is indebted for partial preservation.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Unroofed, unfloored, filled with rubbish, masked by the yard walls of the adjoining habitations, with one side entirely pulled down, and a great breach in front, it is solely owing to the solid and rock-like construction of its masonry that it is indebted for partial preservation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Unroofed, unfloored, filled with rubbish, masked by the yard walls of the adjoining habitations, with one side entirely pulled down, and a great breach in front, it is solely owing to the solid and rock-like construction of its masonry that it is indebted for partial preservation.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Still, notwithstanding its dilapidated condition, and that it is the mere shell of its former self, its appearance is highly picturesque.
fortificationnounUS /ˌfɔːrtəfəˈkeɪʃən/
defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
From this reading This fortification, one of the oldest in the castle, being coeval with the Curfew Tower, is now in a state of grievous neglect and ruin.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Unroofed, unfloored, filled with rubbish, masked by the yard walls of the adjoining habitations, with one side entirely pulled down, and a great breach in front, it is solely owing to the solid and rock-like construction of its masonry that it is indebted for partial preservation.
GarternounUS /ˈɡɑːrtər/
a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve)
From this reading Meanwhile, the prisoner had been removed to the lower chamber of the Garter Tower.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Unroofed, unfloored, filled with rubbish, masked by the yard walls of the adjoining habitations, with one side entirely pulled down, and a great breach in front, it is solely owing to the solid and rock-like construction of its masonry that it is indebted for partial preservation.
grievousadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːvəs/
causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
From this reading This fortification, one of the oldest in the castle, being coeval with the Curfew Tower, is now in a state of grievous neglect and ruin.
habitations
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From this reading Unroofed, unfloored, filled with rubbish, masked by the yard walls of the adjoining habitations, with one side entirely pulled down, and a great breach in front, it is solely owing to the solid and rock-like construction of its masonry that it is indebted for partial preservation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Meanwhile, the prisoner had been removed to the lower chamber of the Garter Tower.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Still, notwithstanding its dilapidated condition, and that it is the mere shell of its former self, its appearance is highly picturesque.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This fortification, one of the oldest in the castle, being coeval with the Curfew Tower, is now in a state of grievous neglect and ruin.
indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading Unroofed, unfloored, filled with rubbish, masked by the yard walls of the adjoining habitations, with one side entirely pulled down, and a great breach in front, it is solely owing to the solid and rock-like construction of its masonry that it is indebted for partial preservation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This fortification, one of the oldest in the castle, being coeval with the Curfew Tower, is now in a state of grievous neglect and ruin.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Unroofed, unfloored, filled with rubbish, masked by the yard walls of the adjoining habitations, with one side entirely pulled down, and a great breach in front, it is solely owing to the solid and rock-like construction of its masonry that it is indebted for partial preservation.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Unroofed, unfloored, filled with rubbish, masked by the yard walls of the adjoining habitations, with one side entirely pulled down, and a great breach in front, it is solely owing to the solid and rock-like construction of its masonry that it is indebted for partial preservation.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Meanwhile, the prisoner had been removed to the lower chamber of the Garter Tower.
maskedadjectiveUS /mæskt/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading Unroofed, unfloored, filled with rubbish, masked by the yard walls of the adjoining habitations, with one side entirely pulled down, and a great breach in front, it is solely owing to the solid and rock-like construction of its masonry that it is indebted for partial preservation.
masonrynounUS /ˈmeɪsənri/
structure built of stone or brick by a mason
From this reading Unroofed, unfloored, filled with rubbish, masked by the yard walls of the adjoining habitations, with one side entirely pulled down, and a great breach in front, it is solely owing to the solid and rock-like construction of its masonry that it is indebted for partial preservation.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The walls are of prodigious thickness, and the deep embrasures within them are almost perfect; while a secret staircase may still be tracked partly round the building.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, the prisoner had been removed to the lower chamber of the Garter Tower.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Still, notwithstanding its dilapidated condition, and that it is the mere shell of its former self, its appearance is highly picturesque.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading This fortification, one of the oldest in the castle, being coeval with the Curfew Tower, is now in a state of grievous neglect and ruin.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Still, notwithstanding its dilapidated condition, and that it is the mere shell of its former self, its appearance is highly picturesque.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading This fortification, one of the oldest in the castle, being coeval with the Curfew Tower, is now in a state of grievous neglect and ruin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Meanwhile, the prisoner had been removed to the lower chamber of the Garter Tower.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading This fortification, one of the oldest in the castle, being coeval with the Curfew Tower, is now in a state of grievous neglect and ruin.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This fortification, one of the oldest in the castle, being coeval with the Curfew Tower, is now in a state of grievous neglect and ruin.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Unroofed, unfloored, filled with rubbish, masked by the yard walls of the adjoining habitations, with one side entirely pulled down, and a great breach in front, it is solely owing to the solid and rock-like construction of its masonry that it is indebted for partial preservation.
partialadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrʃəl/
being or affecting only a part; not total
From this reading Unroofed, unfloored, filled with rubbish, masked by the yard walls of the adjoining habitations, with one side entirely pulled down, and a great breach in front, it is solely owing to the solid and rock-like construction of its masonry that it is indebted for partial preservation.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading The walls are of prodigious thickness, and the deep embrasures within them are almost perfect; while a secret staircase may still be tracked partly round the building.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The walls are of prodigious thickness, and the deep embrasures within them are almost perfect; while a secret staircase may still be tracked partly round the building.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading Still, notwithstanding its dilapidated condition, and that it is the mere shell of its former self, its appearance is highly picturesque.
preservationnounUS /ˌprezərˈveɪʃən/
the activity of protecting something from loss or danger
From this reading Unroofed, unfloored, filled with rubbish, masked by the yard walls of the adjoining habitations, with one side entirely pulled down, and a great breach in front, it is solely owing to the solid and rock-like construction of its masonry that it is indebted for partial preservation.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Meanwhile, the prisoner had been removed to the lower chamber of the Garter Tower.
prodigiousadjectiveUS /prəˈdɪdʒəs/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading The walls are of prodigious thickness, and the deep embrasures within them are almost perfect; while a secret staircase may still be tracked partly round the building.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Unroofed, unfloored, filled with rubbish, masked by the yard walls of the adjoining habitations, with one side entirely pulled down, and a great breach in front, it is solely owing to the solid and rock-like construction of its masonry that it is indebted for partial preservation.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Meanwhile, the prisoner had been removed to the lower chamber of the Garter Tower.
rock-like
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From this reading Unroofed, unfloored, filled with rubbish, masked by the yard walls of the adjoining habitations, with one side entirely pulled down, and a great breach in front, it is solely owing to the solid and rock-like construction of its masonry that it is indebted for partial preservation.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The walls are of prodigious thickness, and the deep embrasures within them are almost perfect; while a secret staircase may still be tracked partly round the building.
rubbishnounUS /ˈrʌbɪʃ/
worthless material that is to be disposed of
From this reading Unroofed, unfloored, filled with rubbish, masked by the yard walls of the adjoining habitations, with one side entirely pulled down, and a great breach in front, it is solely owing to the solid and rock-like construction of its masonry that it is indebted for partial preservation.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading This fortification, one of the oldest in the castle, being coeval with the Curfew Tower, is now in a state of grievous neglect and ruin.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The walls are of prodigious thickness, and the deep embrasures within them are almost perfect; while a secret staircase may still be tracked partly round the building.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading Still, notwithstanding its dilapidated condition, and that it is the mere shell of its former self, its appearance is highly picturesque.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading Still, notwithstanding its dilapidated condition, and that it is the mere shell of its former self, its appearance is highly picturesque.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Unroofed, unfloored, filled with rubbish, masked by the yard walls of the adjoining habitations, with one side entirely pulled down, and a great breach in front, it is solely owing to the solid and rock-like construction of its masonry that it is indebted for partial preservation.
solelyadverbUS /ˈsoʊəli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading Unroofed, unfloored, filled with rubbish, masked by the yard walls of the adjoining habitations, with one side entirely pulled down, and a great breach in front, it is solely owing to the solid and rock-like construction of its masonry that it is indebted for partial preservation.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading Unroofed, unfloored, filled with rubbish, masked by the yard walls of the adjoining habitations, with one side entirely pulled down, and a great breach in front, it is solely owing to the solid and rock-like construction of its masonry that it is indebted for partial preservation.
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading The walls are of prodigious thickness, and the deep embrasures within them are almost perfect; while a secret staircase may still be tracked partly round the building.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading This fortification, one of the oldest in the castle, being coeval with the Curfew Tower, is now in a state of grievous neglect and ruin.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, notwithstanding its dilapidated condition, and that it is the mere shell of its former self, its appearance is highly picturesque.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Unroofed, unfloored, filled with rubbish, masked by the yard walls of the adjoining habitations, with one side entirely pulled down, and a great breach in front, it is solely owing to the solid and rock-like construction of its masonry that it is indebted for partial preservation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Meanwhile, the prisoner had been removed to the lower chamber of the Garter Tower.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The walls are of prodigious thickness, and the deep embrasures within them are almost perfect; while a secret staircase may still be tracked partly round the building.
thicknessnounUS /ˈθɪknəs/
the dimension through an object as opposed to its length or width
From this reading The walls are of prodigious thickness, and the deep embrasures within them are almost perfect; while a secret staircase may still be tracked partly round the building.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This fortification, one of the oldest in the castle, being coeval with the Curfew Tower, is now in a state of grievous neglect and ruin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Meanwhile, the prisoner had been removed to the lower chamber of the Garter Tower.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Meanwhile, the prisoner had been removed to the lower chamber of the Garter Tower.
trackedadjectiveUS /trækt/
having tracks
From this reading The walls are of prodigious thickness, and the deep embrasures within them are almost perfect; while a secret staircase may still be tracked partly round the building.
unfloored
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From this reading Unroofed, unfloored, filled with rubbish, masked by the yard walls of the adjoining habitations, with one side entirely pulled down, and a great breach in front, it is solely owing to the solid and rock-like construction of its masonry that it is indebted for partial preservation.
Unroofedadjective
having no roof
From this reading Unroofed, unfloored, filled with rubbish, masked by the yard walls of the adjoining habitations, with one side entirely pulled down, and a great breach in front, it is solely owing to the solid and rock-like construction of its masonry that it is indebted for partial preservation.
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 Unroofed, unfloored, filled with rubbish, masked by the yard walls of the adjoining habitations, with one side entirely pulled down, and a great breach in front, it is solely owing to the solid and rock-like construction of its masonry that it is indebted for partial preservation.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The walls are of prodigious thickness, and the deep embrasures within them are almost perfect; while a secret staircase may still be tracked partly round the building.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This fortification, one of the oldest in the castle, being coeval with the Curfew Tower, is now in a state of grievous neglect and ruin.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The walls are of prodigious thickness, and the deep embrasures within them are almost perfect; while a secret staircase may still be tracked partly round the building.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Unroofed, unfloored, filled with rubbish, masked by the yard walls of the adjoining habitations, with one side entirely pulled down, and a great breach in front, it is solely owing to the solid and rock-like construction of its masonry that it is indebted for partial preservation.
