Chapter XV · In Prison

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

From this reading The beams of the rising sun slanting through the bars, shown upon the wretched inmates, some extended along the benches, some squatted upon the floor but all in a heavy sleep.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading An hour or two passed without anything disturbing the quiet of the prison, until at length the falling of the bars, opening of the door, and entrance of the policemen, awoke the sleepers, who commenced an unanimous clamor for food, for drink, and above all, for release.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The beams of the rising sun slanting through the bars, shown upon the wretched inmates, some extended along the benches, some squatted upon the floor but all in a heavy sleep.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The beams of the rising sun slanting through the bars, shown upon the wretched inmates, some extended along the benches, some squatted upon the floor but all in a heavy sleep.

in addition

From this reading Eudora, lying covered up carefully in her remote corner of the room, out of the direct rays of the sun, also continued to sleep soundly.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading An hour or two passed without anything disturbing the quiet of the prison, until at length the falling of the bars, opening of the door, and entrance of the policemen, awoke the sleepers, who commenced an unanimous clamor for food, for drink, and above all, for release.

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

From this reading Oh, God! that one might see the book of fate, And read the revolution of the times— Make mountains level, and the continent, Weary of solid firmness, melt itself Into the sea! and other times to see The beachy girdle of the ocean Too wide for Neptune’s hips.—_Shakspeare._ Clearly broke the morning through the grated windows of the lock-up house.

any thing at all

From this reading An hour or two passed without anything disturbing the quiet of the prison, until at length the falling of the bars, opening of the door, and entrance of the policemen, awoke the sleepers, who commenced an unanimous clamor for food, for drink, and above all, for release.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Roused by the noise, Eudora started up and gazed wildly around, not comprehending her situation; but soon memory, with all its terrors, awoke, and nearly turned her into stone.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading An hour or two passed without anything disturbing the quiet of the prison, until at length the falling of the bars, opening of the door, and entrance of the policemen, awoke the sleepers, who commenced an unanimous clamor for food, for drink, and above all, for release.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading An hour or two passed without anything disturbing the quiet of the prison, until at length the falling of the bars, opening of the door, and entrance of the policemen, awoke the sleepers, who commenced an unanimous clamor for food, for drink, and above all, for release.

gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights

From this reading The beams of the rising sun slanting through the bars, shown upon the wretched inmates, some extended along the benches, some squatted upon the floor but all in a heavy sleep.

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From this reading Oh, God! that one might see the book of fate, And read the revolution of the times— Make mountains level, and the continent, Weary of solid firmness, melt itself Into the sea! and other times to see The beachy girdle of the ocean Too wide for Neptune’s hips.—_Shakspeare._ Clearly broke the morning through the grated windows of the lock-up house.

plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading The beams of the rising sun slanting through the bars, shown upon the wretched inmates, some extended along the benches, some squatted upon the floor but all in a heavy sleep.

plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person

From this reading The beams of the rising sun slanting through the bars, shown upon the wretched inmates, some extended along the benches, some squatted upon the floor but all in a heavy sleep.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Oh, God! that one might see the book of fate, And read the revolution of the times— Make mountains level, and the continent, Weary of solid firmness, melt itself Into the sea! and other times to see The beachy girdle of the ocean Too wide for Neptune’s hips.—_Shakspeare._ Clearly broke the morning through the grated windows of the lock-up house.

lacking funds

From this reading Oh, God! that one might see the book of fate, And read the revolution of the times— Make mountains level, and the continent, Weary of solid firmness, melt itself Into the sea! and other times to see The beachy girdle of the ocean Too wide for Neptune’s hips.—_Shakspeare._ Clearly broke the morning through the grated windows of the lock-up house.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The beams of the rising sun slanting through the bars, shown upon the wretched inmates, some extended along the benches, some squatted upon the floor but all in a heavy sleep.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Roused by the noise, Eudora started up and gazed wildly around, not comprehending her situation; but soon memory, with all its terrors, awoke, and nearly turned her into stone.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Eudora, lying covered up carefully in her remote corner of the room, out of the direct rays of the sun, also continued to sleep soundly.

make loud demands

From this reading An hour or two passed without anything disturbing the quiet of the prison, until at length the falling of the bars, opening of the door, and entrance of the policemen, awoke the sleepers, who commenced an unanimous clamor for food, for drink, and above all, for release.

without doubt or question

From this reading Oh, God! that one might see the book of fate, And read the revolution of the times— Make mountains level, and the continent, Weary of solid firmness, melt itself Into the sea! and other times to see The beachy girdle of the ocean Too wide for Neptune’s hips.—_Shakspeare._ Clearly broke the morning through the grated windows of the lock-up house.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading An hour or two passed without anything disturbing the quiet of the prison, until at length the falling of the bars, opening of the door, and entrance of the policemen, awoke the sleepers, who commenced an unanimous clamor for food, for drink, and above all, for release.

-ing form of “comprehend” — get the meaning of something

From this reading Roused by the noise, Eudora started up and gazed wildly around, not comprehending her situation; but soon memory, with all its terrors, awoke, and nearly turned her into stone.

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading Oh, God! that one might see the book of fate, And read the revolution of the times— Make mountains level, and the continent, Weary of solid firmness, melt itself Into the sea! and other times to see The beachy girdle of the ocean Too wide for Neptune’s hips.—_Shakspeare._ Clearly broke the morning through the grated windows of the lock-up house.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Eudora, lying covered up carefully in her remote corner of the room, out of the direct rays of the sun, also continued to sleep soundly.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Eudora, lying covered up carefully in her remote corner of the room, out of the direct rays of the sun, also continued to sleep soundly.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Eudora, lying covered up carefully in her remote corner of the room, out of the direct rays of the sun, also continued to sleep soundly.

command with authority

From this reading Eudora, lying covered up carefully in her remote corner of the room, out of the direct rays of the sun, also continued to sleep soundly.

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading An hour or two passed without anything disturbing the quiet of the prison, until at length the falling of the bars, opening of the door, and entrance of the policemen, awoke the sleepers, who commenced an unanimous clamor for food, for drink, and above all, for release.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading An hour or two passed without anything disturbing the quiet of the prison, until at length the falling of the bars, opening of the door, and entrance of the policemen, awoke the sleepers, who commenced an unanimous clamor for food, for drink, and above all, for release.

take in liquids

From this reading An hour or two passed without anything disturbing the quiet of the prison, until at length the falling of the bars, opening of the door, and entrance of the policemen, awoke the sleepers, who commenced an unanimous clamor for food, for drink, and above all, for release.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading An hour or two passed without anything disturbing the quiet of the prison, until at length the falling of the bars, opening of the door, and entrance of the policemen, awoke the sleepers, who commenced an unanimous clamor for food, for drink, and above all, for release.

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From this reading Eudora, lying covered up carefully in her remote corner of the room, out of the direct rays of the sun, also continued to sleep soundly.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading The beams of the rising sun slanting through the bars, shown upon the wretched inmates, some extended along the benches, some squatted upon the floor but all in a heavy sleep.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading An hour or two passed without anything disturbing the quiet of the prison, until at length the falling of the bars, opening of the door, and entrance of the policemen, awoke the sleepers, who commenced an unanimous clamor for food, for drink, and above all, for release.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Oh, God! that one might see the book of fate, And read the revolution of the times— Make mountains level, and the continent, Weary of solid firmness, melt itself Into the sea! and other times to see The beachy girdle of the ocean Too wide for Neptune’s hips.—_Shakspeare._ Clearly broke the morning through the grated windows of the lock-up house.

the muscle tone of healthy tissue

From this reading Oh, God! that one might see the book of fate, And read the revolution of the times— Make mountains level, and the continent, Weary of solid firmness, melt itself Into the sea! and other times to see The beachy girdle of the ocean Too wide for Neptune’s hips.—_Shakspeare._ Clearly broke the morning through the grated windows of the lock-up house.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading The beams of the rising sun slanting through the bars, shown upon the wretched inmates, some extended along the benches, some squatted upon the floor but all in a heavy sleep.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading An hour or two passed without anything disturbing the quiet of the prison, until at length the falling of the bars, opening of the door, and entrance of the policemen, awoke the sleepers, who commenced an unanimous clamor for food, for drink, and above all, for release.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Oh, God! that one might see the book of fate, And read the revolution of the times— Make mountains level, and the continent, Weary of solid firmness, melt itself Into the sea! and other times to see The beachy girdle of the ocean Too wide for Neptune’s hips.—_Shakspeare._ Clearly broke the morning through the grated windows of the lock-up house.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Roused by the noise, Eudora started up and gazed wildly around, not comprehending her situation; but soon memory, with all its terrors, awoke, and nearly turned her into stone.

an encircling or ringlike structure

From this reading Oh, God! that one might see the book of fate, And read the revolution of the times— Make mountains level, and the continent, Weary of solid firmness, melt itself Into the sea! and other times to see The beachy girdle of the ocean Too wide for Neptune’s hips.—_Shakspeare._ Clearly broke the morning through the grated windows of the lock-up house.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Oh, God! that one might see the book of fate, And read the revolution of the times— Make mountains level, and the continent, Weary of solid firmness, melt itself Into the sea! and other times to see The beachy girdle of the ocean Too wide for Neptune’s hips.—_Shakspeare._ Clearly broke the morning through the grated windows of the lock-up house.

past form of “grate” — furnish with a grate

From this reading Oh, God! that one might see the book of fate, And read the revolution of the times— Make mountains level, and the continent, Weary of solid firmness, melt itself Into the sea! and other times to see The beachy girdle of the ocean Too wide for Neptune’s hips.—_Shakspeare._ Clearly broke the morning through the grated windows of the lock-up house.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The beams of the rising sun slanting through the bars, shown upon the wretched inmates, some extended along the benches, some squatted upon the floor but all in a heavy sleep.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Eudora, lying covered up carefully in her remote corner of the room, out of the direct rays of the sun, also continued to sleep soundly.

plural of “hip” — either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh

From this reading Oh, God! that one might see the book of fate, And read the revolution of the times— Make mountains level, and the continent, Weary of solid firmness, melt itself Into the sea! and other times to see The beachy girdle of the ocean Too wide for Neptune’s hips.—_Shakspeare._ Clearly broke the morning through the grated windows of the lock-up house.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading An hour or two passed without anything disturbing the quiet of the prison, until at length the falling of the bars, opening of the door, and entrance of the policemen, awoke the sleepers, who commenced an unanimous clamor for food, for drink, and above all, for release.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Oh, God! that one might see the book of fate, And read the revolution of the times— Make mountains level, and the continent, Weary of solid firmness, melt itself Into the sea! and other times to see The beachy girdle of the ocean Too wide for Neptune’s hips.—_Shakspeare._ Clearly broke the morning through the grated windows of the lock-up house.

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

From this reading The beams of the rising sun slanting through the bars, shown upon the wretched inmates, some extended along the benches, some squatted upon the floor but all in a heavy sleep.

plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading The beams of the rising sun slanting through the bars, shown upon the wretched inmates, some extended along the benches, some squatted upon the floor but all in a heavy sleep.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Oh, God! that one might see the book of fate, And read the revolution of the times— Make mountains level, and the continent, Weary of solid firmness, melt itself Into the sea! and other times to see The beachy girdle of the ocean Too wide for Neptune’s hips.—_Shakspeare._ Clearly broke the morning through the grated windows of the lock-up house.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Roused by the noise, Eudora started up and gazed wildly around, not comprehending her situation; but soon memory, with all its terrors, awoke, and nearly turned her into stone.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Oh, God! that one might see the book of fate, And read the revolution of the times— Make mountains level, and the continent, Weary of solid firmness, melt itself Into the sea! and other times to see The beachy girdle of the ocean Too wide for Neptune’s hips.—_Shakspeare._ Clearly broke the morning through the grated windows of the lock-up house.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading An hour or two passed without anything disturbing the quiet of the prison, until at length the falling of the bars, opening of the door, and entrance of the policemen, awoke the sleepers, who commenced an unanimous clamor for food, for drink, and above all, for release.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Oh, God! that one might see the book of fate, And read the revolution of the times— Make mountains level, and the continent, Weary of solid firmness, melt itself Into the sea! and other times to see The beachy girdle of the ocean Too wide for Neptune’s hips.—_Shakspeare._ Clearly broke the morning through the grated windows of the lock-up house.

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From this reading Oh, God! that one might see the book of fate, And read the revolution of the times— Make mountains level, and the continent, Weary of solid firmness, melt itself Into the sea! and other times to see The beachy girdle of the ocean Too wide for Neptune’s hips.—_Shakspeare._ Clearly broke the morning through the grated windows of the lock-up house.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Eudora, lying covered up carefully in her remote corner of the room, out of the direct rays of the sun, also continued to sleep soundly.

engage in

From this reading Oh, God! that one might see the book of fate, And read the revolution of the times— Make mountains level, and the continent, Weary of solid firmness, melt itself Into the sea! and other times to see The beachy girdle of the ocean Too wide for Neptune’s hips.—_Shakspeare._ Clearly broke the morning through the grated windows of the lock-up house.

reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating

From this reading Oh, God! that one might see the book of fate, And read the revolution of the times— Make mountains level, and the continent, Weary of solid firmness, melt itself Into the sea! and other times to see The beachy girdle of the ocean Too wide for Neptune’s hips.—_Shakspeare._ Clearly broke the morning through the grated windows of the lock-up house.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Roused by the noise, Eudora started up and gazed wildly around, not comprehending her situation; but soon memory, with all its terrors, awoke, and nearly turned her into stone.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Oh, God! that one might see the book of fate, And read the revolution of the times— Make mountains level, and the continent, Weary of solid firmness, melt itself Into the sea! and other times to see The beachy girdle of the ocean Too wide for Neptune’s hips.—_Shakspeare._ Clearly broke the morning through the grated windows of the lock-up house.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Oh, God! that one might see the book of fate, And read the revolution of the times— Make mountains level, and the continent, Weary of solid firmness, melt itself Into the sea! and other times to see The beachy girdle of the ocean Too wide for Neptune’s hips.—_Shakspeare._ Clearly broke the morning through the grated windows of the lock-up house.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Oh, God! that one might see the book of fate, And read the revolution of the times— Make mountains level, and the continent, Weary of solid firmness, melt itself Into the sea! and other times to see The beachy girdle of the ocean Too wide for Neptune’s hips.—_Shakspeare._ Clearly broke the morning through the grated windows of the lock-up house.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Roused by the noise, Eudora started up and gazed wildly around, not comprehending her situation; but soon memory, with all its terrors, awoke, and nearly turned her into stone.

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

From this reading Oh, God! that one might see the book of fate, And read the revolution of the times— Make mountains level, and the continent, Weary of solid firmness, melt itself Into the sea! and other times to see The beachy girdle of the ocean Too wide for Neptune’s hips.—_Shakspeare._ Clearly broke the morning through the grated windows of the lock-up house.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading Roused by the noise, Eudora started up and gazed wildly around, not comprehending her situation; but soon memory, with all its terrors, awoke, and nearly turned her into stone.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Roused by the noise, Eudora started up and gazed wildly around, not comprehending her situation; but soon memory, with all its terrors, awoke, and nearly turned her into stone.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading Oh, God! that one might see the book of fate, And read the revolution of the times— Make mountains level, and the continent, Weary of solid firmness, melt itself Into the sea! and other times to see The beachy girdle of the ocean Too wide for Neptune’s hips.—_Shakspeare._ Clearly broke the morning through the grated windows of the lock-up house.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Oh, God! that one might see the book of fate, And read the revolution of the times— Make mountains level, and the continent, Weary of solid firmness, melt itself Into the sea! and other times to see The beachy girdle of the ocean Too wide for Neptune’s hips.—_Shakspeare._ Clearly broke the morning through the grated windows of the lock-up house.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading Oh, God! that one might see the book of fate, And read the revolution of the times— Make mountains level, and the continent, Weary of solid firmness, melt itself Into the sea! and other times to see The beachy girdle of the ocean Too wide for Neptune’s hips.—_Shakspeare._ Clearly broke the morning through the grated windows of the lock-up house.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Oh, God! that one might see the book of fate, And read the revolution of the times— Make mountains level, and the continent, Weary of solid firmness, melt itself Into the sea! and other times to see The beachy girdle of the ocean Too wide for Neptune’s hips.—_Shakspeare._ Clearly broke the morning through the grated windows of the lock-up house.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading An hour or two passed without anything disturbing the quiet of the prison, until at length the falling of the bars, opening of the door, and entrance of the policemen, awoke the sleepers, who commenced an unanimous clamor for food, for drink, and above all, for release.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading An hour or two passed without anything disturbing the quiet of the prison, until at length the falling of the bars, opening of the door, and entrance of the policemen, awoke the sleepers, who commenced an unanimous clamor for food, for drink, and above all, for release.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Oh, God! that one might see the book of fate, And read the revolution of the times— Make mountains level, and the continent, Weary of solid firmness, melt itself Into the sea! and other times to see The beachy girdle of the ocean Too wide for Neptune’s hips.—_Shakspeare._ Clearly broke the morning through the grated windows of the lock-up house.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Eudora, lying covered up carefully in her remote corner of the room, out of the direct rays of the sun, also continued to sleep soundly.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading An hour or two passed without anything disturbing the quiet of the prison, until at length the falling of the bars, opening of the door, and entrance of the policemen, awoke the sleepers, who commenced an unanimous clamor for food, for drink, and above all, for release.

plural of “policeman” — a member of a police force

From this reading An hour or two passed without anything disturbing the quiet of the prison, until at length the falling of the bars, opening of the door, and entrance of the policemen, awoke the sleepers, who commenced an unanimous clamor for food, for drink, and above all, for release.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading An hour or two passed without anything disturbing the quiet of the prison, until at length the falling of the bars, opening of the door, and entrance of the policemen, awoke the sleepers, who commenced an unanimous clamor for food, for drink, and above all, for release.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading An hour or two passed without anything disturbing the quiet of the prison, until at length the falling of the bars, opening of the door, and entrance of the policemen, awoke the sleepers, who commenced an unanimous clamor for food, for drink, and above all, for release.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading Eudora, lying covered up carefully in her remote corner of the room, out of the direct rays of the sun, also continued to sleep soundly.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Oh, God! that one might see the book of fate, And read the revolution of the times— Make mountains level, and the continent, Weary of solid firmness, melt itself Into the sea! and other times to see The beachy girdle of the ocean Too wide for Neptune’s hips.—_Shakspeare._ Clearly broke the morning through the grated windows of the lock-up house.

release, as from one's grip

From this reading An hour or two passed without anything disturbing the quiet of the prison, until at length the falling of the bars, opening of the door, and entrance of the policemen, awoke the sleepers, who commenced an unanimous clamor for food, for drink, and above all, for release.

located far away spatially

From this reading Eudora, lying covered up carefully in her remote corner of the room, out of the direct rays of the sun, also continued to sleep soundly.

a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving

From this reading Oh, God! that one might see the book of fate, And read the revolution of the times— Make mountains level, and the continent, Weary of solid firmness, melt itself Into the sea! and other times to see The beachy girdle of the ocean Too wide for Neptune’s hips.—_Shakspeare._ Clearly broke the morning through the grated windows of the lock-up house.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading The beams of the rising sun slanting through the bars, shown upon the wretched inmates, some extended along the benches, some squatted upon the floor but all in a heavy sleep.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Eudora, lying covered up carefully in her remote corner of the room, out of the direct rays of the sun, also continued to sleep soundly.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading Roused by the noise, Eudora started up and gazed wildly around, not comprehending her situation; but soon memory, with all its terrors, awoke, and nearly turned her into stone.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Oh, God! that one might see the book of fate, And read the revolution of the times— Make mountains level, and the continent, Weary of solid firmness, melt itself Into the sea! and other times to see The beachy girdle of the ocean Too wide for Neptune’s hips.—_Shakspeare._ Clearly broke the morning through the grated windows of the lock-up house.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Oh, God! that one might see the book of fate, And read the revolution of the times— Make mountains level, and the continent, Weary of solid firmness, melt itself Into the sea! and other times to see The beachy girdle of the ocean Too wide for Neptune’s hips.—_Shakspeare._ Clearly broke the morning through the grated windows of the lock-up house.

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From this reading Oh, God! that one might see the book of fate, And read the revolution of the times— Make mountains level, and the continent, Weary of solid firmness, melt itself Into the sea! and other times to see The beachy girdle of the ocean Too wide for Neptune’s hips.—_Shakspeare._ Clearly broke the morning through the grated windows of the lock-up house.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The beams of the rising sun slanting through the bars, shown upon the wretched inmates, some extended along the benches, some squatted upon the floor but all in a heavy sleep.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Roused by the noise, Eudora started up and gazed wildly around, not comprehending her situation; but soon memory, with all its terrors, awoke, and nearly turned her into stone.

having an oblique or slanted direction

From this reading The beams of the rising sun slanting through the bars, shown upon the wretched inmates, some extended along the benches, some squatted upon the floor but all in a heavy sleep.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading The beams of the rising sun slanting through the bars, shown upon the wretched inmates, some extended along the benches, some squatted upon the floor but all in a heavy sleep.

plural of “sleeper” — a rester who is sleeping

From this reading An hour or two passed without anything disturbing the quiet of the prison, until at length the falling of the bars, opening of the door, and entrance of the policemen, awoke the sleepers, who commenced an unanimous clamor for food, for drink, and above all, for release.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading Oh, God! that one might see the book of fate, And read the revolution of the times— Make mountains level, and the continent, Weary of solid firmness, melt itself Into the sea! and other times to see The beachy girdle of the ocean Too wide for Neptune’s hips.—_Shakspeare._ Clearly broke the morning through the grated windows of the lock-up house.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The beams of the rising sun slanting through the bars, shown upon the wretched inmates, some extended along the benches, some squatted upon the floor but all in a heavy sleep.

in the near future

From this reading Roused by the noise, Eudora started up and gazed wildly around, not comprehending her situation; but soon memory, with all its terrors, awoke, and nearly turned her into stone.

deeply or completely

From this reading Eudora, lying covered up carefully in her remote corner of the room, out of the direct rays of the sun, also continued to sleep soundly.

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From this reading The beams of the rising sun slanting through the bars, shown upon the wretched inmates, some extended along the benches, some squatted upon the floor but all in a heavy sleep.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Roused by the noise, Eudora started up and gazed wildly around, not comprehending her situation; but soon memory, with all its terrors, awoke, and nearly turned her into stone.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Roused by the noise, Eudora started up and gazed wildly around, not comprehending her situation; but soon memory, with all its terrors, awoke, and nearly turned her into stone.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The beams of the rising sun slanting through the bars, shown upon the wretched inmates, some extended along the benches, some squatted upon the floor but all in a heavy sleep.

plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading Roused by the noise, Eudora started up and gazed wildly around, not comprehending her situation; but soon memory, with all its terrors, awoke, and nearly turned her into stone.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Oh, God! that one might see the book of fate, And read the revolution of the times— Make mountains level, and the continent, Weary of solid firmness, melt itself Into the sea! and other times to see The beachy girdle of the ocean Too wide for Neptune’s hips.—_Shakspeare._ Clearly broke the morning through the grated windows of the lock-up house.

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

From this reading Oh, God! that one might see the book of fate, And read the revolution of the times— Make mountains level, and the continent, Weary of solid firmness, melt itself Into the sea! and other times to see The beachy girdle of the ocean Too wide for Neptune’s hips.—_Shakspeare._ Clearly broke the morning through the grated windows of the lock-up house.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Oh, God! that one might see the book of fate, And read the revolution of the times— Make mountains level, and the continent, Weary of solid firmness, melt itself Into the sea! and other times to see The beachy girdle of the ocean Too wide for Neptune’s hips.—_Shakspeare._ Clearly broke the morning through the grated windows of the lock-up house.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Oh, God! that one might see the book of fate, And read the revolution of the times— Make mountains level, and the continent, Weary of solid firmness, melt itself Into the sea! and other times to see The beachy girdle of the ocean Too wide for Neptune’s hips.—_Shakspeare._ Clearly broke the morning through the grated windows of the lock-up house.

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

From this reading Oh, God! that one might see the book of fate, And read the revolution of the times— Make mountains level, and the continent, Weary of solid firmness, melt itself Into the sea! and other times to see The beachy girdle of the ocean Too wide for Neptune’s hips.—_Shakspeare._ Clearly broke the morning through the grated windows of the lock-up house.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Oh, God! that one might see the book of fate, And read the revolution of the times— Make mountains level, and the continent, Weary of solid firmness, melt itself Into the sea! and other times to see The beachy girdle of the ocean Too wide for Neptune’s hips.—_Shakspeare._ Clearly broke the morning through the grated windows of the lock-up house.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Roused by the noise, Eudora started up and gazed wildly around, not comprehending her situation; but soon memory, with all its terrors, awoke, and nearly turned her into stone.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading An hour or two passed without anything disturbing the quiet of the prison, until at length the falling of the bars, opening of the door, and entrance of the policemen, awoke the sleepers, who commenced an unanimous clamor for food, for drink, and above all, for release.

in complete agreement

From this reading An hour or two passed without anything disturbing the quiet of the prison, until at length the falling of the bars, opening of the door, and entrance of the policemen, awoke the sleepers, who commenced an unanimous clamor for food, for drink, and above all, for release.

up to a particular time

From this reading An hour or two passed without anything disturbing the quiet of the prison, until at length the falling of the bars, opening of the door, and entrance of the policemen, awoke the sleepers, who commenced an unanimous clamor for food, for drink, and above all, for release.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Eudora, lying covered up carefully in her remote corner of the room, out of the direct rays of the sun, also continued to sleep soundly.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The beams of the rising sun slanting through the bars, shown upon the wretched inmates, some extended along the benches, some squatted upon the floor but all in a heavy sleep.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading Oh, God! that one might see the book of fate, And read the revolution of the times— Make mountains level, and the continent, Weary of solid firmness, melt itself Into the sea! and other times to see The beachy girdle of the ocean Too wide for Neptune’s hips.—_Shakspeare._ Clearly broke the morning through the grated windows of the lock-up house.

which person or people

From this reading An hour or two passed without anything disturbing the quiet of the prison, until at length the falling of the bars, opening of the door, and entrance of the policemen, awoke the sleepers, who commenced an unanimous clamor for food, for drink, and above all, for release.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Oh, God! that one might see the book of fate, And read the revolution of the times— Make mountains level, and the continent, Weary of solid firmness, melt itself Into the sea! and other times to see The beachy girdle of the ocean Too wide for Neptune’s hips.—_Shakspeare._ Clearly broke the morning through the grated windows of the lock-up house.

to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree

From this reading Roused by the noise, Eudora started up and gazed wildly around, not comprehending her situation; but soon memory, with all its terrors, awoke, and nearly turned her into stone.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Oh, God! that one might see the book of fate, And read the revolution of the times— Make mountains level, and the continent, Weary of solid firmness, melt itself Into the sea! and other times to see The beachy girdle of the ocean Too wide for Neptune’s hips.—_Shakspeare._ Clearly broke the morning through the grated windows of the lock-up house.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Roused by the noise, Eudora started up and gazed wildly around, not comprehending her situation; but soon memory, with all its terrors, awoke, and nearly turned her into stone.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading An hour or two passed without anything disturbing the quiet of the prison, until at length the falling of the bars, opening of the door, and entrance of the policemen, awoke the sleepers, who commenced an unanimous clamor for food, for drink, and above all, for release.

of very poor quality or condition

From this reading The beams of the rising sun slanting through the bars, shown upon the wretched inmates, some extended along the benches, some squatted upon the floor but all in a heavy sleep.