Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

matters of personal concern

From this reading There may come a time in the affairs of any man when he is compelled to choose between a dishonored existence and voluntary death.

Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.

From this reading My period of agony is longer drawn out, I am condemned to die by my own hand, I am mocked by the surroundings of luxury, taunted by the knowledge that though life and even a sort of happiness are within my reach I must not avail myself of them.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am in the position of such a one.

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

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading There may come a time in the affairs of any man when he is compelled to choose between a dishonored existence and voluntary death.

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

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

use to one's advantage

From this reading My period of agony is longer drawn out, I am condemned to die by my own hand, I am mocked by the surroundings of luxury, taunted by the knowledge that though life and even a sort of happiness are within my reach I must not avail myself of them.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

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

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading There may come a time in the affairs of any man when he is compelled to choose between a dishonored existence and voluntary death.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

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

From this reading There may come a time in the affairs of any man when he is compelled to choose between a dishonored existence and voluntary death.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading There may come a time in the affairs of any man when he is compelled to choose between a dishonored existence and voluntary death.

past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading My period of agony is longer drawn out, I am condemned to die by my own hand, I am mocked by the surroundings of luxury, taunted by the knowledge that though life and even a sort of happiness are within my reach I must not avail myself of them.

past form of “convict” — find or declare guilty

From this reading The difference between me and the convicted felon lies merely in environment; in most respects I am worse situated than he.

in accordance with convention or custom

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

the specified day of the month

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading There may come a time in the affairs of any man when he is compelled to choose between a dishonored existence and voluntary death.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading My period of agony is longer drawn out, I am condemned to die by my own hand, I am mocked by the surroundings of luxury, taunted by the knowledge that though life and even a sort of happiness are within my reach I must not avail myself of them.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading The difference between me and the convicted felon lies merely in environment; in most respects I am worse situated than he.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

suffering shame

From this reading There may come a time in the affairs of any man when he is compelled to choose between a dishonored existence and voluntary death.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading My period of agony is longer drawn out, I am condemned to die by my own hand, I am mocked by the surroundings of luxury, taunted by the knowledge that though life and even a sort of happiness are within my reach I must not avail myself of them.

(slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

the totality of surrounding conditions

From this reading The difference between me and the convicted felon lies merely in environment; in most respects I am worse situated than he.

a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

divisible by two

From this reading My period of agony is longer drawn out, I am condemned to die by my own hand, I am mocked by the surroundings of luxury, taunted by the knowledge that though life and even a sort of happiness are within my reach I must not avail myself of them.

put to death as punishment

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading There may come a time in the affairs of any man when he is compelled to choose between a dishonored existence and voluntary death.

someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading The difference between me and the convicted felon lies merely in environment; in most respects I am worse situated than he.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading My period of agony is longer drawn out, I am condemned to die by my own hand, I am mocked by the surroundings of luxury, taunted by the knowledge that though life and even a sort of happiness are within my reach I must not avail myself of them.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading My period of agony is longer drawn out, I am condemned to die by my own hand, I am mocked by the surroundings of luxury, taunted by the knowledge that though life and even a sort of happiness are within my reach I must not avail myself of them.

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

From this reading The difference between me and the convicted felon lies merely in environment; in most respects I am worse situated than he.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

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

From this reading I am in the position of such a one.

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

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading My period of agony is longer drawn out, I am condemned to die by my own hand, I am mocked by the surroundings of luxury, taunted by the knowledge that though life and even a sort of happiness are within my reach I must not avail myself of them.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

immediately past

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading The difference between me and the convicted felon lies merely in environment; in most respects I am worse situated than he.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading My period of agony is longer drawn out, I am condemned to die by my own hand, I am mocked by the surroundings of luxury, taunted by the knowledge that though life and even a sort of happiness are within my reach I must not avail myself of them.

for more time

From this reading My period of agony is longer drawn out, I am condemned to die by my own hand, I am mocked by the surroundings of luxury, taunted by the knowledge that though life and even a sort of happiness are within my reach I must not avail myself of them.

something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading My period of agony is longer drawn out, I am condemned to die by my own hand, I am mocked by the surroundings of luxury, taunted by the knowledge that though life and even a sort of happiness are within my reach I must not avail myself of them.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading There may come a time in the affairs of any man when he is compelled to choose between a dishonored existence and voluntary death.

A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading There may come a time in the affairs of any man when he is compelled to choose between a dishonored existence and voluntary death.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The difference between me and the convicted felon lies merely in environment; in most respects I am worse situated than he.

and nothing more

From this reading The difference between me and the convicted felon lies merely in environment; in most respects I am worse situated than he.

past form of “mock” — treat with contempt

From this reading My period of agony is longer drawn out, I am condemned to die by my own hand, I am mocked by the surroundings of luxury, taunted by the knowledge that though life and even a sort of happiness are within my reach I must not avail myself of them.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The difference between me and the convicted felon lies merely in environment; in most respects I am worse situated than he.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading My period of agony is longer drawn out, I am condemned to die by my own hand, I am mocked by the surroundings of luxury, taunted by the knowledge that though life and even a sort of happiness are within my reach I must not avail myself of them.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My period of agony is longer drawn out, I am condemned to die by my own hand, I am mocked by the surroundings of luxury, taunted by the knowledge that though life and even a sort of happiness are within my reach I must not avail myself of them.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading My period of agony is longer drawn out, I am condemned to die by my own hand, I am mocked by the surroundings of luxury, taunted by the knowledge that though life and even a sort of happiness are within my reach I must not avail myself of them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading My period of agony is longer drawn out, I am condemned to die by my own hand, I am mocked by the surroundings of luxury, taunted by the knowledge that though life and even a sort of happiness are within my reach I must not avail myself of them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I am in the position of such a one.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading My period of agony is longer drawn out, I am condemned to die by my own hand, I am mocked by the surroundings of luxury, taunted by the knowledge that though life and even a sort of happiness are within my reach I must not avail myself of them.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading My period of agony is longer drawn out, I am condemned to die by my own hand, I am mocked by the surroundings of luxury, taunted by the knowledge that though life and even a sort of happiness are within my reach I must not avail myself of them.

an amount of time

From this reading My period of agony is longer drawn out, I am condemned to die by my own hand, I am mocked by the surroundings of luxury, taunted by the knowledge that though life and even a sort of happiness are within my reach I must not avail myself of them.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading I am in the position of such a one.

the act of punishing

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading My period of agony is longer drawn out, I am condemned to die by my own hand, I am mocked by the surroundings of luxury, taunted by the knowledge that though life and even a sort of happiness are within my reach I must not avail myself of them.

(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem

From this reading The difference between me and the convicted felon lies merely in environment; in most respects I am worse situated than he.

a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

past form of “sentence” — pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

term of address for a man

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The difference between me and the convicted felon lies merely in environment; in most respects I am worse situated than he.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading My period of agony is longer drawn out, I am condemned to die by my own hand, I am mocked by the surroundings of luxury, taunted by the knowledge that though life and even a sort of happiness are within my reach I must not avail myself of them.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading I am in the position of such a one.

the environmental condition

From this reading My period of agony is longer drawn out, I am condemned to die by my own hand, I am mocked by the surroundings of luxury, taunted by the knowledge that though life and even a sort of happiness are within my reach I must not avail myself of them.

past form of “taunt” — harass with persistent criticism or carping

From this reading My period of agony is longer drawn out, I am condemned to die by my own hand, I am mocked by the surroundings of luxury, taunted by the knowledge that though life and even a sort of happiness are within my reach I must not avail myself of them.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The difference between me and the convicted felon lies merely in environment; in most respects I am worse situated than he.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

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

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading My period of agony is longer drawn out, I am condemned to die by my own hand, I am mocked by the surroundings of luxury, taunted by the knowledge that though life and even a sort of happiness are within my reach I must not avail myself of them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There may come a time in the affairs of any man when he is compelled to choose between a dishonored existence and voluntary death.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading My period of agony is longer drawn out, I am condemned to die by my own hand, I am mocked by the surroundings of luxury, taunted by the knowledge that though life and even a sort of happiness are within my reach I must not avail myself of them.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading There may come a time in the affairs of any man when he is compelled to choose between a dishonored existence and voluntary death.

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

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

pass through

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled

From this reading There may come a time in the affairs of any man when he is compelled to choose between a dishonored existence and voluntary death.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

at the time that

From this reading There may come a time in the affairs of any man when he is compelled to choose between a dishonored existence and voluntary death.

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

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

which person or people

From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading My period of agony is longer drawn out, I am condemned to die by my own hand, I am mocked by the surroundings of luxury, taunted by the knowledge that though life and even a sort of happiness are within my reach I must not avail myself of them.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading The difference between me and the convicted felon lies merely in environment; in most respects I am worse situated than he.

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From this reading HOW LADY DYKE DISAPPEARED (_Being the Manuscript left by Sir Charles Dyke, Bart., and addressed to Claude Bruce, Esq., Barrister-at-law_) It is customary, I believe, for poor wretches who are sentenced to undergo the last punishment of the law to be allowed a three weeks' respite between the date of their sentence and that on which they are executed.