adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ANOTHER KNIGHT APPEARS The processes of law were at length complete, and Mr. Arnot found himself in a prison cell, with the prospect that years must elapse before he would receive a freedom that now was dreaded almost more than his forced seclusion.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After his conviction he had been taken from Hillaton to a large prison of the State, in a distant city.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading ANOTHER KNIGHT APPEARS The processes of law were at length complete, and Mr. Arnot found himself in a prison cell, with the prospect that years must elapse before he would receive a freedom that now was dreaded almost more than his forced seclusion.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ANOTHER KNIGHT APPEARS The processes of law were at length complete, and Mr. Arnot found himself in a prison cell, with the prospect that years must elapse before he would receive a freedom that now was dreaded almost more than his forced seclusion.
ANOTHERdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER KNIGHT APPEARS The processes of law were at length complete, and Mr. Arnot found himself in a prison cell, with the prospect that years must elapse before he would receive a freedom that now was dreaded almost more than his forced seclusion.
APPEARSverbUS /əˈpɪrz/
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading ANOTHER KNIGHT APPEARS The processes of law were at length complete, and Mr. Arnot found himself in a prison cell, with the prospect that years must elapse before he would receive a freedom that now was dreaded almost more than his forced seclusion.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I shall follow you, Thomas, as soon as I can complete such arrangements as are essential," Mrs. Arnot had said, "and will remain as near to you as I can.
Arnot
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From this reading ANOTHER KNIGHT APPEARS The processes of law were at length complete, and Mr. Arnot found himself in a prison cell, with the prospect that years must elapse before he would receive a freedom that now was dreaded almost more than his forced seclusion.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading "I shall follow you, Thomas, as soon as I can complete such arrangements as are essential," Mrs. Arnot had said, "and will remain as near to you as I can.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I shall follow you, Thomas, as soon as I can complete such arrangements as are essential," Mrs. Arnot had said, "and will remain as near to you as I can.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ANOTHER KNIGHT APPEARS The processes of law were at length complete, and Mr. Arnot found himself in a prison cell, with the prospect that years must elapse before he would receive a freedom that now was dreaded almost more than his forced seclusion.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Indeed, it will be easier for Laura and me to commence our new life there than here."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After his conviction he had been taken from Hillaton to a large prison of the State, in a distant city.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading ANOTHER KNIGHT APPEARS The processes of law were at length complete, and Mr. Arnot found himself in a prison cell, with the prospect that years must elapse before he would receive a freedom that now was dreaded almost more than his forced seclusion.
begunverbUS /bɪˈɡʌn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The man had at last begun to realize the whole truth.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I shall follow you, Thomas, as soon as I can complete such arrangements as are essential," Mrs. Arnot had said, "and will remain as near to you as I can.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading ANOTHER KNIGHT APPEARS The processes of law were at length complete, and Mr. Arnot found himself in a prison cell, with the prospect that years must elapse before he would receive a freedom that now was dreaded almost more than his forced seclusion.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading After his conviction he had been taken from Hillaton to a large prison of the State, in a distant city.
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Indeed, it will be easier for Laura and me to commence our new life there than here."
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading ANOTHER KNIGHT APPEARS The processes of law were at length complete, and Mr. Arnot found himself in a prison cell, with the prospect that years must elapse before he would receive a freedom that now was dreaded almost more than his forced seclusion.
convictionnounUS /kənˈvɪkʃən/
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading After his conviction he had been taken from Hillaton to a large prison of the State, in a distant city.
distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading After his conviction he had been taken from Hillaton to a large prison of the State, in a distant city.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading ANOTHER KNIGHT APPEARS The processes of law were at length complete, and Mr. Arnot found himself in a prison cell, with the prospect that years must elapse before he would receive a freedom that now was dreaded almost more than his forced seclusion.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Indeed, it will be easier for Laura and me to commence our new life there than here."
elapseverbUS /ɪˈlæps/
pass by
From this reading ANOTHER KNIGHT APPEARS The processes of law were at length complete, and Mr. Arnot found himself in a prison cell, with the prospect that years must elapse before he would receive a freedom that now was dreaded almost more than his forced seclusion.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading "I shall follow you, Thomas, as soon as I can complete such arrangements as are essential," Mrs. Arnot had said, "and will remain as near to you as I can.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "I shall follow you, Thomas, as soon as I can complete such arrangements as are essential," Mrs. Arnot had said, "and will remain as near to you as I can.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Indeed, it will be easier for Laura and me to commence our new life there than here."
forcedadjectiveUS /fɔːrst/
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading ANOTHER KNIGHT APPEARS The processes of law were at length complete, and Mr. Arnot found himself in a prison cell, with the prospect that years must elapse before he would receive a freedom that now was dreaded almost more than his forced seclusion.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading ANOTHER KNIGHT APPEARS The processes of law were at length complete, and Mr. Arnot found himself in a prison cell, with the prospect that years must elapse before he would receive a freedom that now was dreaded almost more than his forced seclusion.
freedomnounUS /ˈfriːdəm/
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading ANOTHER KNIGHT APPEARS The processes of law were at length complete, and Mr. Arnot found himself in a prison cell, with the prospect that years must elapse before he would receive a freedom that now was dreaded almost more than his forced seclusion.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After his conviction he had been taken from Hillaton to a large prison of the State, in a distant city.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After his conviction he had been taken from Hillaton to a large prison of the State, in a distant city.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ANOTHER KNIGHT APPEARS The processes of law were at length complete, and Mr. Arnot found himself in a prison cell, with the prospect that years must elapse before he would receive a freedom that now was dreaded almost more than his forced seclusion.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Indeed, it will be easier for Laura and me to commence our new life there than here."
Hillaton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After his conviction he had been taken from Hillaton to a large prison of the State, in a distant city.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading ANOTHER KNIGHT APPEARS The processes of law were at length complete, and Mr. Arnot found himself in a prison cell, with the prospect that years must elapse before he would receive a freedom that now was dreaded almost more than his forced seclusion.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ANOTHER KNIGHT APPEARS The processes of law were at length complete, and Mr. Arnot found himself in a prison cell, with the prospect that years must elapse before he would receive a freedom that now was dreaded almost more than his forced seclusion.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I shall follow you, Thomas, as soon as I can complete such arrangements as are essential," Mrs. Arnot had said, "and will remain as near to you as I can.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ANOTHER KNIGHT APPEARS The processes of law were at length complete, and Mr. Arnot found himself in a prison cell, with the prospect that years must elapse before he would receive a freedom that now was dreaded almost more than his forced seclusion.
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, it will be easier for Laura and me to commence our new life there than here."
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, it will be easier for Laura and me to commence our new life there than here."
KNIGHTnounUS /naɪt/
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading ANOTHER KNIGHT APPEARS The processes of law were at length complete, and Mr. Arnot found himself in a prison cell, with the prospect that years must elapse before he would receive a freedom that now was dreaded almost more than his forced seclusion.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After his conviction he had been taken from Hillaton to a large prison of the State, in a distant city.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading The man had at last begun to realize the whole truth.
Laura
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Indeed, it will be easier for Laura and me to commence our new life there than here."
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading ANOTHER KNIGHT APPEARS The processes of law were at length complete, and Mr. Arnot found himself in a prison cell, with the prospect that years must elapse before he would receive a freedom that now was dreaded almost more than his forced seclusion.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading ANOTHER KNIGHT APPEARS The processes of law were at length complete, and Mr. Arnot found himself in a prison cell, with the prospect that years must elapse before he would receive a freedom that now was dreaded almost more than his forced seclusion.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Indeed, it will be easier for Laura and me to commence our new life there than here."
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man had at last begun to realize the whole truth.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Indeed, it will be easier for Laura and me to commence our new life there than here."
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ANOTHER KNIGHT APPEARS The processes of law were at length complete, and Mr. Arnot found himself in a prison cell, with the prospect that years must elapse before he would receive a freedom that now was dreaded almost more than his forced seclusion.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading ANOTHER KNIGHT APPEARS The processes of law were at length complete, and Mr. Arnot found himself in a prison cell, with the prospect that years must elapse before he would receive a freedom that now was dreaded almost more than his forced seclusion.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "I shall follow you, Thomas, as soon as I can complete such arrangements as are essential," Mrs. Arnot had said, "and will remain as near to you as I can.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading ANOTHER KNIGHT APPEARS The processes of law were at length complete, and Mr. Arnot found himself in a prison cell, with the prospect that years must elapse before he would receive a freedom that now was dreaded almost more than his forced seclusion.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "I shall follow you, Thomas, as soon as I can complete such arrangements as are essential," Mrs. Arnot had said, "and will remain as near to you as I can.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Indeed, it will be easier for Laura and me to commence our new life there than here."
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading ANOTHER KNIGHT APPEARS The processes of law were at length complete, and Mr. Arnot found himself in a prison cell, with the prospect that years must elapse before he would receive a freedom that now was dreaded almost more than his forced seclusion.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANOTHER KNIGHT APPEARS The processes of law were at length complete, and Mr. Arnot found himself in a prison cell, with the prospect that years must elapse before he would receive a freedom that now was dreaded almost more than his forced seclusion.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Indeed, it will be easier for Laura and me to commence our new life there than here."
prisonnounUS /ˈprɪzən/
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading ANOTHER KNIGHT APPEARS The processes of law were at length complete, and Mr. Arnot found himself in a prison cell, with the prospect that years must elapse before he would receive a freedom that now was dreaded almost more than his forced seclusion.
processesnounUS /ˈprɑːsesəz/
plural of “process” — a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading ANOTHER KNIGHT APPEARS The processes of law were at length complete, and Mr. Arnot found himself in a prison cell, with the prospect that years must elapse before he would receive a freedom that now was dreaded almost more than his forced seclusion.
prospectnounUS /ˈprɑːspekt/
the possibility of future success
From this reading ANOTHER KNIGHT APPEARS The processes of law were at length complete, and Mr. Arnot found himself in a prison cell, with the prospect that years must elapse before he would receive a freedom that now was dreaded almost more than his forced seclusion.
realizeverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading The man had at last begun to realize the whole truth.
receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/
get something; come into possession of
From this reading ANOTHER KNIGHT APPEARS The processes of law were at length complete, and Mr. Arnot found himself in a prison cell, with the prospect that years must elapse before he would receive a freedom that now was dreaded almost more than his forced seclusion.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "I shall follow you, Thomas, as soon as I can complete such arrangements as are essential," Mrs. Arnot had said, "and will remain as near to you as I can.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I shall follow you, Thomas, as soon as I can complete such arrangements as are essential," Mrs. Arnot had said, "and will remain as near to you as I can.
seclusionnounUS /sɪˈkluːʒən/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading ANOTHER KNIGHT APPEARS The processes of law were at length complete, and Mr. Arnot found himself in a prison cell, with the prospect that years must elapse before he would receive a freedom that now was dreaded almost more than his forced seclusion.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I shall follow you, Thomas, as soon as I can complete such arrangements as are essential," Mrs. Arnot had said, "and will remain as near to you as I can.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading "I shall follow you, Thomas, as soon as I can complete such arrangements as are essential," Mrs. Arnot had said, "and will remain as near to you as I can.
StatenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading After his conviction he had been taken from Hillaton to a large prison of the State, in a distant city.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I shall follow you, Thomas, as soon as I can complete such arrangements as are essential," Mrs. Arnot had said, "and will remain as near to you as I can.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading After his conviction he had been taken from Hillaton to a large prison of the State, in a distant city.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading ANOTHER KNIGHT APPEARS The processes of law were at length complete, and Mr. Arnot found himself in a prison cell, with the prospect that years must elapse before he would receive a freedom that now was dreaded almost more than his forced seclusion.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ANOTHER KNIGHT APPEARS The processes of law were at length complete, and Mr. Arnot found himself in a prison cell, with the prospect that years must elapse before he would receive a freedom that now was dreaded almost more than his forced seclusion.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANOTHER KNIGHT APPEARS The processes of law were at length complete, and Mr. Arnot found himself in a prison cell, with the prospect that years must elapse before he would receive a freedom that now was dreaded almost more than his forced seclusion.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Indeed, it will be easier for Laura and me to commence our new life there than here."
ThomasnounUS /ˈtɑːməs/
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading "I shall follow you, Thomas, as soon as I can complete such arrangements as are essential," Mrs. Arnot had said, "and will remain as near to you as I can.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After his conviction he had been taken from Hillaton to a large prison of the State, in a distant city.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The man had at last begun to realize the whole truth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ANOTHER KNIGHT APPEARS The processes of law were at length complete, and Mr. Arnot found himself in a prison cell, with the prospect that years must elapse before he would receive a freedom that now was dreaded almost more than his forced seclusion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ANOTHER KNIGHT APPEARS The processes of law were at length complete, and Mr. Arnot found himself in a prison cell, with the prospect that years must elapse before he would receive a freedom that now was dreaded almost more than his forced seclusion.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The man had at last begun to realize the whole truth.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I shall follow you, Thomas, as soon as I can complete such arrangements as are essential," Mrs. Arnot had said, "and will remain as near to you as I can.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading ANOTHER KNIGHT APPEARS The processes of law were at length complete, and Mr. Arnot found himself in a prison cell, with the prospect that years must elapse before he would receive a freedom that now was dreaded almost more than his forced seclusion.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading ANOTHER KNIGHT APPEARS The processes of law were at length complete, and Mr. Arnot found himself in a prison cell, with the prospect that years must elapse before he would receive a freedom that now was dreaded almost more than his forced seclusion.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading ANOTHER KNIGHT APPEARS The processes of law were at length complete, and Mr. Arnot found himself in a prison cell, with the prospect that years must elapse before he would receive a freedom that now was dreaded almost more than his forced seclusion.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I shall follow you, Thomas, as soon as I can complete such arrangements as are essential," Mrs. Arnot had said, "and will remain as near to you as I can.
