used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “We perceived,” said they, “that the punishment most frequently awarded was that of confinement in a penitentiary; instead, however, of naming the period of confinement, it was generally announced that the terms of confinement would be determined subsequently.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading “We perceived,” said they, “that the punishment most frequently awarded was that of confinement in a penitentiary; instead, however, of naming the period of confinement, it was generally announced that the terms of confinement would be determined subsequently.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “We do not,” replied Sir Peter, “in most cases regulate the confinement by time, but in another way.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The travellers proceeded to ask some further questions, which had been suggested to them by what they had observed in the course of the trials they had witnessed.
awardedverbUS /əˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “award” — give, especially as an honor or reward
From this reading Punishment awarded to Criminals.—Capital Punishments.—Plea of Insanity.—Penitentiaries.—Houses of Correction.—Improvement in Laws.—Periodical Publications.—Editors of Newspapers.—State of Literature.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “We perceived,” said they, “that the punishment most frequently awarded was that of confinement in a penitentiary; instead, however, of naming the period of confinement, it was generally announced that the terms of confinement would be determined subsequently.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The travellers proceeded to ask some further questions, which had been suggested to them by what they had observed in the course of the trials they had witnessed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “We do not,” replied Sir Peter, “in most cases regulate the confinement by time, but in another way.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The travellers proceeded to ask some further questions, which had been suggested to them by what they had observed in the course of the trials they had witnessed.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Punishment awarded to Criminals.—Capital Punishments.—Plea of Insanity.—Penitentiaries.—Houses of Correction.—Improvement in Laws.—Periodical Publications.—Editors of Newspapers.—State of Literature.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading “We do not,” replied Sir Peter, “in most cases regulate the confinement by time, but in another way.
confinementnounUS /kənˈfaɪnmənt/
concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
From this reading “We perceived,” said they, “that the punishment most frequently awarded was that of confinement in a penitentiary; instead, however, of naming the period of confinement, it was generally announced that the terms of confinement would be determined subsequently.
CorrectionnounUS /kərˈekʃən/
the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right
From this reading Punishment awarded to Criminals.—Capital Punishments.—Plea of Insanity.—Penitentiaries.—Houses of Correction.—Improvement in Laws.—Periodical Publications.—Editors of Newspapers.—State of Literature.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The travellers proceeded to ask some further questions, which had been suggested to them by what they had observed in the course of the trials they had witnessed.
CriminalsnounUS /ˈkrɪmənəlz/
plural of “criminal” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading Punishment awarded to Criminals.—Capital Punishments.—Plea of Insanity.—Penitentiaries.—Houses of Correction.—Improvement in Laws.—Periodical Publications.—Editors of Newspapers.—State of Literature.
characterized by great determination
From this reading “We perceived,” said they, “that the punishment most frequently awarded was that of confinement in a penitentiary; instead, however, of naming the period of confinement, it was generally announced that the terms of confinement would be determined subsequently.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “We do not,” replied Sir Peter, “in most cases regulate the confinement by time, but in another way.
EditorsnounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading Punishment awarded to Criminals.—Capital Punishments.—Plea of Insanity.—Penitentiaries.—Houses of Correction.—Improvement in Laws.—Periodical Publications.—Editors of Newspapers.—State of Literature.
many times at short intervals
From this reading “We perceived,” said they, “that the punishment most frequently awarded was that of confinement in a penitentiary; instead, however, of naming the period of confinement, it was generally announced that the terms of confinement would be determined subsequently.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The travellers proceeded to ask some further questions, which had been suggested to them by what they had observed in the course of the trials they had witnessed.
usually; as a rule
From this reading “We perceived,” said they, “that the punishment most frequently awarded was that of confinement in a penitentiary; instead, however, of naming the period of confinement, it was generally announced that the terms of confinement would be determined subsequently.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The travellers proceeded to ask some further questions, which had been suggested to them by what they had observed in the course of the trials they had witnessed.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Punishment awarded to Criminals.—Capital Punishments.—Plea of Insanity.—Penitentiaries.—Houses of Correction.—Improvement in Laws.—Periodical Publications.—Editors of Newspapers.—State of Literature.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading “We perceived,” said they, “that the punishment most frequently awarded was that of confinement in a penitentiary; instead, however, of naming the period of confinement, it was generally announced that the terms of confinement would be determined subsequently.
ImprovementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading Punishment awarded to Criminals.—Capital Punishments.—Plea of Insanity.—Penitentiaries.—Houses of Correction.—Improvement in Laws.—Periodical Publications.—Editors of Newspapers.—State of Literature.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Punishment awarded to Criminals.—Capital Punishments.—Plea of Insanity.—Penitentiaries.—Houses of Correction.—Improvement in Laws.—Periodical Publications.—Editors of Newspapers.—State of Literature.
InsanitynounUS /ˌɪnˈsænəti/
relatively permanent disorder of the mind
From this reading Punishment awarded to Criminals.—Capital Punishments.—Plea of Insanity.—Penitentiaries.—Houses of Correction.—Improvement in Laws.—Periodical Publications.—Editors of Newspapers.—State of Literature.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading “We perceived,” said they, “that the punishment most frequently awarded was that of confinement in a penitentiary; instead, however, of naming the period of confinement, it was generally announced that the terms of confinement would be determined subsequently.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “We perceived,” said they, “that the punishment most frequently awarded was that of confinement in a penitentiary; instead, however, of naming the period of confinement, it was generally announced that the terms of confinement would be determined subsequently.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We wish to know the reason of this procedure.”
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading Punishment awarded to Criminals.—Capital Punishments.—Plea of Insanity.—Penitentiaries.—Houses of Correction.—Improvement in Laws.—Periodical Publications.—Editors of Newspapers.—State of Literature.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading Punishment awarded to Criminals.—Capital Punishments.—Plea of Insanity.—Penitentiaries.—Houses of Correction.—Improvement in Laws.—Periodical Publications.—Editors of Newspapers.—State of Literature.
used to form the superlative
From this reading “We perceived,” said they, “that the punishment most frequently awarded was that of confinement in a penitentiary; instead, however, of naming the period of confinement, it was generally announced that the terms of confinement would be determined subsequently.
namingnounUS /ˈneɪmɪŋ/
the verbal act of naming
From this reading “We perceived,” said they, “that the punishment most frequently awarded was that of confinement in a penitentiary; instead, however, of naming the period of confinement, it was generally announced that the terms of confinement would be determined subsequently.
NewspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Punishment awarded to Criminals.—Capital Punishments.—Plea of Insanity.—Penitentiaries.—Houses of Correction.—Improvement in Laws.—Periodical Publications.—Editors of Newspapers.—State of Literature.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “We do not,” replied Sir Peter, “in most cases regulate the confinement by time, but in another way.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The travellers proceeded to ask some further questions, which had been suggested to them by what they had observed in the course of the trials they had witnessed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Punishment awarded to Criminals.—Capital Punishments.—Plea of Insanity.—Penitentiaries.—Houses of Correction.—Improvement in Laws.—Periodical Publications.—Editors of Newspapers.—State of Literature.
PenitentiariesnounUS /ˌpenɪˈtentʃəriz/
plural of “penitentiary” — a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes
From this reading Punishment awarded to Criminals.—Capital Punishments.—Plea of Insanity.—Penitentiaries.—Houses of Correction.—Improvement in Laws.—Periodical Publications.—Editors of Newspapers.—State of Literature.
penitentiaryadjectiveUS /ˌpenɪˈtentʃəri/
used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers
From this reading “We perceived,” said they, “that the punishment most frequently awarded was that of confinement in a penitentiary; instead, however, of naming the period of confinement, it was generally announced that the terms of confinement would be determined subsequently.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading “We perceived,” said they, “that the punishment most frequently awarded was that of confinement in a penitentiary; instead, however, of naming the period of confinement, it was generally announced that the terms of confinement would be determined subsequently.
an amount of time
From this reading “We perceived,” said they, “that the punishment most frequently awarded was that of confinement in a penitentiary; instead, however, of naming the period of confinement, it was generally announced that the terms of confinement would be determined subsequently.
PeriodicalnounUS /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəl/
a publication that appears at fixed intervals
From this reading Punishment awarded to Criminals.—Capital Punishments.—Plea of Insanity.—Penitentiaries.—Houses of Correction.—Improvement in Laws.—Periodical Publications.—Editors of Newspapers.—State of Literature.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading “We do not,” replied Sir Peter, “in most cases regulate the confinement by time, but in another way.
PleanounUS /pliː/
a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading Punishment awarded to Criminals.—Capital Punishments.—Plea of Insanity.—Penitentiaries.—Houses of Correction.—Improvement in Laws.—Periodical Publications.—Editors of Newspapers.—State of Literature.
procedurenounUS /prəˈsiːdʒər/
a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading We wish to know the reason of this procedure.”
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading The travellers proceeded to ask some further questions, which had been suggested to them by what they had observed in the course of the trials they had witnessed.
PublicationsnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “publication” — a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading Punishment awarded to Criminals.—Capital Punishments.—Plea of Insanity.—Penitentiaries.—Houses of Correction.—Improvement in Laws.—Periodical Publications.—Editors of Newspapers.—State of Literature.
the act of punishing
From this reading Punishment awarded to Criminals.—Capital Punishments.—Plea of Insanity.—Penitentiaries.—Houses of Correction.—Improvement in Laws.—Periodical Publications.—Editors of Newspapers.—State of Literature.
PunishmentsnounUS /ˈpʌnɪʃmənts/
plural of “punishment” — the act of punishing
From this reading Punishment awarded to Criminals.—Capital Punishments.—Plea of Insanity.—Penitentiaries.—Houses of Correction.—Improvement in Laws.—Periodical Publications.—Editors of Newspapers.—State of Literature.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading The travellers proceeded to ask some further questions, which had been suggested to them by what they had observed in the course of the trials they had witnessed.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading We wish to know the reason of this procedure.”
regulateverbUS /ˈreɡjəleɪt/
fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of
From this reading “We do not,” replied Sir Peter, “in most cases regulate the confinement by time, but in another way.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “We do not,” replied Sir Peter, “in most cases regulate the confinement by time, but in another way.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “We perceived,” said they, “that the punishment most frequently awarded was that of confinement in a penitentiary; instead, however, of naming the period of confinement, it was generally announced that the terms of confinement would be determined subsequently.
term of address for a man
From this reading “We do not,” replied Sir Peter, “in most cases regulate the confinement by time, but in another way.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The travellers proceeded to ask some further questions, which had been suggested to them by what they had observed in the course of the trials they had witnessed.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Punishment awarded to Criminals.—Capital Punishments.—Plea of Insanity.—Penitentiaries.—Houses of Correction.—Improvement in Laws.—Periodical Publications.—Editors of Newspapers.—State of Literature.
subsequentlyadverbUS /ˈsʌbsəkwəntli/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading “We perceived,” said they, “that the punishment most frequently awarded was that of confinement in a penitentiary; instead, however, of naming the period of confinement, it was generally announced that the terms of confinement would be determined subsequently.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The travellers proceeded to ask some further questions, which had been suggested to them by what they had observed in the course of the trials they had witnessed.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading “We perceived,” said they, “that the punishment most frequently awarded was that of confinement in a penitentiary; instead, however, of naming the period of confinement, it was generally announced that the terms of confinement would be determined subsequently.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “We perceived,” said they, “that the punishment most frequently awarded was that of confinement in a penitentiary; instead, however, of naming the period of confinement, it was generally announced that the terms of confinement would be determined subsequently.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The travellers proceeded to ask some further questions, which had been suggested to them by what they had observed in the course of the trials they had witnessed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The travellers proceeded to ask some further questions, which had been suggested to them by what they had observed in the course of the trials they had witnessed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The travellers proceeded to ask some further questions, which had been suggested to them by what they had observed in the course of the trials they had witnessed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We wish to know the reason of this procedure.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “We do not,” replied Sir Peter, “in most cases regulate the confinement by time, but in another way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Punishment awarded to Criminals.—Capital Punishments.—Plea of Insanity.—Penitentiaries.—Houses of Correction.—Improvement in Laws.—Periodical Publications.—Editors of Newspapers.—State of Literature.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading The travellers proceeded to ask some further questions, which had been suggested to them by what they had observed in the course of the trials they had witnessed.
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading The travellers proceeded to ask some further questions, which had been suggested to them by what they had observed in the course of the trials they had witnessed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “We perceived,” said they, “that the punishment most frequently awarded was that of confinement in a penitentiary; instead, however, of naming the period of confinement, it was generally announced that the terms of confinement would be determined subsequently.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “We do not,” replied Sir Peter, “in most cases regulate the confinement by time, but in another way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We perceived,” said they, “that the punishment most frequently awarded was that of confinement in a penitentiary; instead, however, of naming the period of confinement, it was generally announced that the terms of confinement would be determined subsequently.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The travellers proceeded to ask some further questions, which had been suggested to them by what they had observed in the course of the trials they had witnessed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The travellers proceeded to ask some further questions, which had been suggested to them by what they had observed in the course of the trials they had witnessed.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading We wish to know the reason of this procedure.”
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading The travellers proceeded to ask some further questions, which had been suggested to them by what they had observed in the course of the trials they had witnessed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “We perceived,” said they, “that the punishment most frequently awarded was that of confinement in a penitentiary; instead, however, of naming the period of confinement, it was generally announced that the terms of confinement would be determined subsequently.
