adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Castaing expected, as a result of the doctors' report, immediate release.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading During the early part of his imprisonment Castaing feigned insanity, going to disgusting lengths in the hope of convincing those about him of the reality of his madness.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But after three days of futile effort he gave up the attempt, and turned his attention to more practical means of defence.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In this he was disappointed; he was placed under stricter arrest and taken to Paris, where a preliminary investigation commenced, lasting five months.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading In this he was disappointed; he was placed under stricter arrest and taken to Paris, where a preliminary investigation commenced, lasting five months.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Castaing expected, as a result of the doctors' report, immediate release.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the prison at Versailles, whither he had been removed from Paris, he got on friendly terms with a prisoner, one Goupil, who was awaiting trial for some unimportant offence.
attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading But after three days of futile effort he gave up the attempt, and turned his attention to more practical means of defence.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading But after three days of futile effort he gave up the attempt, and turned his attention to more practical means of defence.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading In the prison at Versailles, whither he had been removed from Paris, he got on friendly terms with a prisoner, one Goupil, who was awaiting trial for some unimportant offence.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the prison at Versailles, whither he had been removed from Paris, he got on friendly terms with a prisoner, one Goupil, who was awaiting trial for some unimportant offence.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But after three days of futile effort he gave up the attempt, and turned his attention to more practical means of defence.
Castaing
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From this reading Castaing expected, as a result of the doctors' report, immediate release.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In this he was disappointed; he was placed under stricter arrest and taken to Paris, where a preliminary investigation commenced, lasting five months.
convincingadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/
causing one to believe the truth of something
From this reading During the early part of his imprisonment Castaing feigned insanity, going to disgusting lengths in the hope of convincing those about him of the reality of his madness.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading But after three days of futile effort he gave up the attempt, and turned his attention to more practical means of defence.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading But after three days of futile effort he gave up the attempt, and turned his attention to more practical means of defence.
disappointedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading In this he was disappointed; he was placed under stricter arrest and taken to Paris, where a preliminary investigation commenced, lasting five months.
disgustingadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading During the early part of his imprisonment Castaing feigned insanity, going to disgusting lengths in the hope of convincing those about him of the reality of his madness.
doctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Castaing expected, as a result of the doctors' report, immediate release.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the early part of his imprisonment Castaing feigned insanity, going to disgusting lengths in the hope of convincing those about him of the reality of his madness.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading During the early part of his imprisonment Castaing feigned insanity, going to disgusting lengths in the hope of convincing those about him of the reality of his madness.
effortnounUS /ˈefərt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading But after three days of futile effort he gave up the attempt, and turned his attention to more practical means of defence.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Castaing expected, as a result of the doctors' report, immediate release.
feignedadjectiveUS /feɪnd/
not genuine
From this reading During the early part of his imprisonment Castaing feigned insanity, going to disgusting lengths in the hope of convincing those about him of the reality of his madness.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading In this he was disappointed; he was placed under stricter arrest and taken to Paris, where a preliminary investigation commenced, lasting five months.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the prison at Versailles, whither he had been removed from Paris, he got on friendly terms with a prisoner, one Goupil, who was awaiting trial for some unimportant offence.
friendlyadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading In the prison at Versailles, whither he had been removed from Paris, he got on friendly terms with a prisoner, one Goupil, who was awaiting trial for some unimportant offence.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the prison at Versailles, whither he had been removed from Paris, he got on friendly terms with a prisoner, one Goupil, who was awaiting trial for some unimportant offence.
futileadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtəl/
producing no result or effect
From this reading But after three days of futile effort he gave up the attempt, and turned his attention to more practical means of defence.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But after three days of futile effort he gave up the attempt, and turned his attention to more practical means of defence.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading During the early part of his imprisonment Castaing feigned insanity, going to disgusting lengths in the hope of convincing those about him of the reality of his madness.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading In the prison at Versailles, whither he had been removed from Paris, he got on friendly terms with a prisoner, one Goupil, who was awaiting trial for some unimportant offence.
Goupil
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From this reading In the prison at Versailles, whither he had been removed from Paris, he got on friendly terms with a prisoner, one Goupil, who was awaiting trial for some unimportant offence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the prison at Versailles, whither he had been removed from Paris, he got on friendly terms with a prisoner, one Goupil, who was awaiting trial for some unimportant offence.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In this he was disappointed; he was placed under stricter arrest and taken to Paris, where a preliminary investigation commenced, lasting five months.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading During the early part of his imprisonment Castaing feigned insanity, going to disgusting lengths in the hope of convincing those about him of the reality of his madness.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the early part of his imprisonment Castaing feigned insanity, going to disgusting lengths in the hope of convincing those about him of the reality of his madness.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading During the early part of his imprisonment Castaing feigned insanity, going to disgusting lengths in the hope of convincing those about him of the reality of his madness.
immediateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːət/
of the present time and place
From this reading Castaing expected, as a result of the doctors' report, immediate release.
imprisonmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
From this reading During the early part of his imprisonment Castaing feigned insanity, going to disgusting lengths in the hope of convincing those about him of the reality of his madness.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this he was disappointed; he was placed under stricter arrest and taken to Paris, where a preliminary investigation commenced, lasting five months.
insanitynounUS /ˌɪnˈsænəti/
relatively permanent disorder of the mind
From this reading During the early part of his imprisonment Castaing feigned insanity, going to disgusting lengths in the hope of convincing those about him of the reality of his madness.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading In this he was disappointed; he was placed under stricter arrest and taken to Paris, where a preliminary investigation commenced, lasting five months.
lastingadjectiveUS /ˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading In this he was disappointed; he was placed under stricter arrest and taken to Paris, where a preliminary investigation commenced, lasting five months.
lengthsnounUS /leŋkθs/
plural of “length” — the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading During the early part of his imprisonment Castaing feigned insanity, going to disgusting lengths in the hope of convincing those about him of the reality of his madness.
madnessnounUS /ˈmædnəs/
obsolete terms for legal insanity
From this reading During the early part of his imprisonment Castaing feigned insanity, going to disgusting lengths in the hope of convincing those about him of the reality of his madness.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading But after three days of futile effort he gave up the attempt, and turned his attention to more practical means of defence.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading In this he was disappointed; he was placed under stricter arrest and taken to Paris, where a preliminary investigation commenced, lasting five months.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But after three days of futile effort he gave up the attempt, and turned his attention to more practical means of defence.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Castaing expected, as a result of the doctors' report, immediate release.
offencenoun
the action of attacking an enemy
From this reading In the prison at Versailles, whither he had been removed from Paris, he got on friendly terms with a prisoner, one Goupil, who was awaiting trial for some unimportant offence.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the prison at Versailles, whither he had been removed from Paris, he got on friendly terms with a prisoner, one Goupil, who was awaiting trial for some unimportant offence.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the prison at Versailles, whither he had been removed from Paris, he got on friendly terms with a prisoner, one Goupil, who was awaiting trial for some unimportant offence.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading In this he was disappointed; he was placed under stricter arrest and taken to Paris, where a preliminary investigation commenced, lasting five months.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading During the early part of his imprisonment Castaing feigned insanity, going to disgusting lengths in the hope of convincing those about him of the reality of his madness.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading In this he was disappointed; he was placed under stricter arrest and taken to Paris, where a preliminary investigation commenced, lasting five months.
practicaladjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəl/
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading But after three days of futile effort he gave up the attempt, and turned his attention to more practical means of defence.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading In this he was disappointed; he was placed under stricter arrest and taken to Paris, where a preliminary investigation commenced, lasting five months.
prisonnounUS /ˈprɪzən/
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading In the prison at Versailles, whither he had been removed from Paris, he got on friendly terms with a prisoner, one Goupil, who was awaiting trial for some unimportant offence.
prisonernounUS /ˈprɪzənər/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading In the prison at Versailles, whither he had been removed from Paris, he got on friendly terms with a prisoner, one Goupil, who was awaiting trial for some unimportant offence.
realitynounUS /ˌriːˈælətiː/
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading During the early part of his imprisonment Castaing feigned insanity, going to disgusting lengths in the hope of convincing those about him of the reality of his madness.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading Castaing expected, as a result of the doctors' report, immediate release.
removedadjectiveUS /riˈmuːvd/
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading In the prison at Versailles, whither he had been removed from Paris, he got on friendly terms with a prisoner, one Goupil, who was awaiting trial for some unimportant offence.
reportverbUS /riˈpɔːrt/
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Castaing expected, as a result of the doctors' report, immediate release.
resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Castaing expected, as a result of the doctors' report, immediate release.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In the prison at Versailles, whither he had been removed from Paris, he got on friendly terms with a prisoner, one Goupil, who was awaiting trial for some unimportant offence.
stricteradjectiveUS /ˈstrɪktər/
comparative of “strict” — rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading In this he was disappointed; he was placed under stricter arrest and taken to Paris, where a preliminary investigation commenced, lasting five months.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading In this he was disappointed; he was placed under stricter arrest and taken to Paris, where a preliminary investigation commenced, lasting five months.
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading In the prison at Versailles, whither he had been removed from Paris, he got on friendly terms with a prisoner, one Goupil, who was awaiting trial for some unimportant offence.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Castaing expected, as a result of the doctors' report, immediate release.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this he was disappointed; he was placed under stricter arrest and taken to Paris, where a preliminary investigation commenced, lasting five months.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading During the early part of his imprisonment Castaing feigned insanity, going to disgusting lengths in the hope of convincing those about him of the reality of his madness.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading But after three days of futile effort he gave up the attempt, and turned his attention to more practical means of defence.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In this he was disappointed; he was placed under stricter arrest and taken to Paris, where a preliminary investigation commenced, lasting five months.
trialnounUS /ˈtraɪəl/
the act of testing something
From this reading In the prison at Versailles, whither he had been removed from Paris, he got on friendly terms with a prisoner, one Goupil, who was awaiting trial for some unimportant offence.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading But after three days of futile effort he gave up the attempt, and turned his attention to more practical means of defence.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In this he was disappointed; he was placed under stricter arrest and taken to Paris, where a preliminary investigation commenced, lasting five months.
unimportantadjectiveUS /ənɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
not important
From this reading In the prison at Versailles, whither he had been removed from Paris, he got on friendly terms with a prisoner, one Goupil, who was awaiting trial for some unimportant offence.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But after three days of futile effort he gave up the attempt, and turned his attention to more practical means of defence.
VersaillesnounUS /verˈsaɪ/
a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century
From this reading In the prison at Versailles, whither he had been removed from Paris, he got on friendly terms with a prisoner, one Goupil, who was awaiting trial for some unimportant offence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In this he was disappointed; he was placed under stricter arrest and taken to Paris, where a preliminary investigation commenced, lasting five months.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading In this he was disappointed; he was placed under stricter arrest and taken to Paris, where a preliminary investigation commenced, lasting five months.
whitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading In the prison at Versailles, whither he had been removed from Paris, he got on friendly terms with a prisoner, one Goupil, who was awaiting trial for some unimportant offence.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading In the prison at Versailles, whither he had been removed from Paris, he got on friendly terms with a prisoner, one Goupil, who was awaiting trial for some unimportant offence.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the prison at Versailles, whither he had been removed from Paris, he got on friendly terms with a prisoner, one Goupil, who was awaiting trial for some unimportant offence.
