Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading In ante bellum days, when States' Rights was a sacred faith, a revered and precious palladium, State pride blossomed under Southern skies, and State coffers overflowed with the abundance wherewith God blessed the land.

the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply

From this reading In ante bellum days, when States' Rights was a sacred faith, a revered and precious palladium, State pride blossomed under Southern skies, and State coffers overflowed with the abundance wherewith God blessed the land.

later than; following

From this reading Soon after this had been completed, the old county jail, situated on the border of the town, was burned one windy March night; then the red rain of war deluged the land, and when the ghastly sun of "Reconstruction" smiled upon the grave of States' Rights, Municipal money disappeared in subterranean channels.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Built of gray granite which darkened with time and weather stains, its massive walls, machicolated roof, and tall arched clock-tower lifted their leaden outlines against the sky, and cast a brooding shadow over the town, lying below; a grim perpetual menace to all who subsequently found themselves locked in its reformatory arms.

(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 Built of gray granite which darkened with time and weather stains, its massive walls, machicolated roof, and tall arched clock-tower lifted their leaden outlines against the sky, and cast a brooding shadow over the town, lying below; a grim perpetual menace to all who subsequently found themselves locked in its reformatory arms.

a quantity of money

From this reading Thus it came to pass, that with the exception of a small "lockup" attached to Police Headquarters, X--had failed to rebuild its jail, and domiciled its dangerous transgressors in the great stone prison; paying therefor to the State an annual amount per capita.

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

From this reading During that period, when it became necessary to select a site for a new Penitentiary, the salubrity and central location of X---had so strongly commended it, that the spacious structure was erected within its limits, and regarded as an architectural triumph of which the State might justly boast.

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

From this reading In ante bellum days, when States' Rights was a sacred faith, a revered and precious palladium, State pride blossomed under Southern skies, and State coffers overflowed with the abundance wherewith God blessed the land.

completing its life cycle within a year

From this reading Thus it came to pass, that with the exception of a small "lockup" attached to Police Headquarters, X--had failed to rebuild its jail, and domiciled its dangerous transgressors in the great stone prison; paying therefor to the State an annual amount per capita.

(poker) the initial contribution that each player makes to the pot

From this reading In ante bellum days, when States' Rights was a sacred faith, a revered and precious palladium, State pride blossomed under Southern skies, and State coffers overflowed with the abundance wherewith God blessed the land.

constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches

From this reading Built of gray granite which darkened with time and weather stains, its massive walls, machicolated roof, and tall arched clock-tower lifted their leaden outlines against the sky, and cast a brooding shadow over the town, lying below; a grim perpetual menace to all who subsequently found themselves locked in its reformatory arms.

of or pertaining to the art and science of architecture

From this reading During that period, when it became necessary to select a site for a new Penitentiary, the salubrity and central location of X---had so strongly commended it, that the spacious structure was erected within its limits, and regarded as an architectural triumph of which the State might justly boast.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Built of gray granite which darkened with time and weather stains, its massive walls, machicolated roof, and tall arched clock-tower lifted their leaden outlines against the sky, and cast a brooding shadow over the town, lying below; a grim perpetual menace to all who subsequently found themselves locked in its reformatory arms.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading During that period, when it became necessary to select a site for a new Penitentiary, the salubrity and central location of X---had so strongly commended it, that the spacious structure was erected within its limits, and regarded as an architectural triumph of which the State might justly boast.

being joined in close association

From this reading Thus it came to pass, that with the exception of a small "lockup" attached to Police Headquarters, X--had failed to rebuild its jail, and domiciled its dangerous transgressors in the great stone prison; paying therefor to the State an annual amount per capita.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading During that period, when it became necessary to select a site for a new Penitentiary, the salubrity and central location of X---had so strongly commended it, that the spacious structure was erected within its limits, and regarded as an architectural triumph of which the State might justly boast.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Soon after this had been completed, the old county jail, situated on the border of the town, was burned one windy March night; then the red rain of war deluged the land, and when the ghastly sun of "Reconstruction" smiled upon the grave of States' Rights, Municipal money disappeared in subterranean channels.

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

From this reading In ante bellum days, when States' Rights was a sacred faith, a revered and precious palladium, State pride blossomed under Southern skies, and State coffers overflowed with the abundance wherewith God blessed the land.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Built of gray granite which darkened with time and weather stains, its massive walls, machicolated roof, and tall arched clock-tower lifted their leaden outlines against the sky, and cast a brooding shadow over the town, lying below; a grim perpetual menace to all who subsequently found themselves locked in its reformatory arms.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading In ante bellum days, when States' Rights was a sacred faith, a revered and precious palladium, State pride blossomed under Southern skies, and State coffers overflowed with the abundance wherewith God blessed the land.

past form of “blossom” — produce or yield flowers

From this reading In ante bellum days, when States' Rights was a sacred faith, a revered and precious palladium, State pride blossomed under Southern skies, and State coffers overflowed with the abundance wherewith God blessed the land.

show off

From this reading During that period, when it became necessary to select a site for a new Penitentiary, the salubrity and central location of X---had so strongly commended it, that the spacious structure was erected within its limits, and regarded as an architectural triumph of which the State might justly boast.

a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading Soon after this had been completed, the old county jail, situated on the border of the town, was burned one windy March night; then the red rain of war deluged the land, and when the ghastly sun of "Reconstruction" smiled upon the grave of States' Rights, Municipal money disappeared in subterranean channels.

sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body

From this reading Built of gray granite which darkened with time and weather stains, its massive walls, machicolated roof, and tall arched clock-tower lifted their leaden outlines against the sky, and cast a brooding shadow over the town, lying below; a grim perpetual menace to all who subsequently found themselves locked in its reformatory arms.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading Built of gray granite which darkened with time and weather stains, its massive walls, machicolated roof, and tall arched clock-tower lifted their leaden outlines against the sky, and cast a brooding shadow over the town, lying below; a grim perpetual menace to all who subsequently found themselves locked in its reformatory arms.

treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point

From this reading Soon after this had been completed, the old county jail, situated on the border of the town, was burned one windy March night; then the red rain of war deluged the land, and when the ghastly sun of "Reconstruction" smiled upon the grave of States' Rights, Municipal money disappeared in subterranean channels.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Thus it came to pass, that with the exception of a small "lockup" attached to Police Headquarters, X--had failed to rebuild its jail, and domiciled its dangerous transgressors in the great stone prison; paying therefor to the State an annual amount per capita.

plural of “caput” — a headlike protuberance on an organ or structure

From this reading Thus it came to pass, that with the exception of a small "lockup" attached to Police Headquarters, X--had failed to rebuild its jail, and domiciled its dangerous transgressors in the great stone prison; paying therefor to the State an annual amount per capita.

put or send forth

From this reading Built of gray granite which darkened with time and weather stains, its massive walls, machicolated roof, and tall arched clock-tower lifted their leaden outlines against the sky, and cast a brooding shadow over the town, lying below; a grim perpetual menace to all who subsequently found themselves locked in its reformatory arms.

serving as an essential component

From this reading During that period, when it became necessary to select a site for a new Penitentiary, the salubrity and central location of X---had so strongly commended it, that the spacious structure was erected within its limits, and regarded as an architectural triumph of which the State might justly boast.

official routes of communication

From this reading Soon after this had been completed, the old county jail, situated on the border of the town, was burned one windy March night; then the red rain of war deluged the land, and when the ghastly sun of "Reconstruction" smiled upon the grave of States' Rights, Municipal money disappeared in subterranean channels.

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

From this reading Built of gray granite which darkened with time and weather stains, its massive walls, machicolated roof, and tall arched clock-tower lifted their leaden outlines against the sky, and cast a brooding shadow over the town, lying below; a grim perpetual menace to all who subsequently found themselves locked in its reformatory arms.

plural of “coffer” — an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome

From this reading In ante bellum days, when States' Rights was a sacred faith, a revered and precious palladium, State pride blossomed under Southern skies, and State coffers overflowed with the abundance wherewith God blessed the land.

past form of “commend” — express approval of

From this reading During that period, when it became necessary to select a site for a new Penitentiary, the salubrity and central location of X---had so strongly commended it, that the spacious structure was erected within its limits, and regarded as an architectural triumph of which the State might justly boast.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Soon after this had been completed, the old county jail, situated on the border of the town, was burned one windy March night; then the red rain of war deluged the land, and when the ghastly sun of "Reconstruction" smiled upon the grave of States' Rights, Municipal money disappeared in subterranean channels.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading Soon after this had been completed, the old county jail, situated on the border of the town, was burned one windy March night; then the red rain of war deluged the land, and when the ghastly sun of "Reconstruction" smiled upon the grave of States' Rights, Municipal money disappeared in subterranean channels.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading Thus it came to pass, that with the exception of a small "lockup" attached to Police Headquarters, X--had failed to rebuild its jail, and domiciled its dangerous transgressors in the great stone prison; paying therefor to the State an annual amount per capita.

(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time

From this reading Built of gray granite which darkened with time and weather stains, its massive walls, machicolated roof, and tall arched clock-tower lifted their leaden outlines against the sky, and cast a brooding shadow over the town, lying below; a grim perpetual menace to all who subsequently found themselves locked in its reformatory arms.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In ante bellum days, when States' Rights was a sacred faith, a revered and precious palladium, State pride blossomed under Southern skies, and State coffers overflowed with the abundance wherewith God blessed the land.

past form of “deluge” — fill quickly beyond capacity; as with a liquid

From this reading Soon after this had been completed, the old county jail, situated on the border of the town, was burned one windy March night; then the red rain of war deluged the land, and when the ghastly sun of "Reconstruction" smiled upon the grave of States' Rights, Municipal money disappeared in subterranean channels.

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

From this reading Soon after this had been completed, the old county jail, situated on the border of the town, was burned one windy March night; then the red rain of war deluged the land, and when the ghastly sun of "Reconstruction" smiled upon the grave of States' Rights, Municipal money disappeared in subterranean channels.

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

From this reading Thus it came to pass, that with the exception of a small "lockup" attached to Police Headquarters, X--had failed to rebuild its jail, and domiciled its dangerous transgressors in the great stone prison; paying therefor to the State an annual amount per capita.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During that period, when it became necessary to select a site for a new Penitentiary, the salubrity and central location of X---had so strongly commended it, that the spacious structure was erected within its limits, and regarded as an architectural triumph of which the State might justly boast.

past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect

From this reading During that period, when it became necessary to select a site for a new Penitentiary, the salubrity and central location of X---had so strongly commended it, that the spacious structure was erected within its limits, and regarded as an architectural triumph of which the State might justly boast.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading Thus it came to pass, that with the exception of a small "lockup" attached to Police Headquarters, X--had failed to rebuild its jail, and domiciled its dangerous transgressors in the great stone prison; paying therefor to the State an annual amount per capita.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Thus it came to pass, that with the exception of a small "lockup" attached to Police Headquarters, X--had failed to rebuild its jail, and domiciled its dangerous transgressors in the great stone prison; paying therefor to the State an annual amount per capita.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading In ante bellum days, when States' Rights was a sacred faith, a revered and precious palladium, State pride blossomed under Southern skies, and State coffers overflowed with the abundance wherewith God blessed the land.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading During that period, when it became necessary to select a site for a new Penitentiary, the salubrity and central location of X---had so strongly commended it, that the spacious structure was erected within its limits, and regarded as an architectural triumph of which the State might justly boast.

set up or found

From this reading Built of gray granite which darkened with time and weather stains, its massive walls, machicolated roof, and tall arched clock-tower lifted their leaden outlines against the sky, and cast a brooding shadow over the town, lying below; a grim perpetual menace to all who subsequently found themselves locked in its reformatory arms.

shockingly repellent; inspiring horror

From this reading Soon after this had been completed, the old county jail, situated on the border of the town, was burned one windy March night; then the red rain of war deluged the land, and when the ghastly sun of "Reconstruction" smiled upon the grave of States' Rights, Municipal money disappeared in subterranean channels.

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 In ante bellum days, when States' Rights was a sacred faith, a revered and precious palladium, State pride blossomed under Southern skies, and State coffers overflowed with the abundance wherewith God blessed the land.

plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz

From this reading Built of gray granite which darkened with time and weather stains, its massive walls, machicolated roof, and tall arched clock-tower lifted their leaden outlines against the sky, and cast a brooding shadow over the town, lying below; a grim perpetual menace to all who subsequently found themselves locked in its reformatory arms.

death of a person

From this reading Soon after this had been completed, the old county jail, situated on the border of the town, was burned one windy March night; then the red rain of war deluged the land, and when the ghastly sun of "Reconstruction" smiled upon the grave of States' Rights, Municipal money disappeared in subterranean channels.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Built of gray granite which darkened with time and weather stains, its massive walls, machicolated roof, and tall arched clock-tower lifted their leaden outlines against the sky, and cast a brooding shadow over the town, lying below; a grim perpetual menace to all who subsequently found themselves locked in its reformatory arms.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Thus it came to pass, that with the exception of a small "lockup" attached to Police Headquarters, X--had failed to rebuild its jail, and domiciled its dangerous transgressors in the great stone prison; paying therefor to the State an annual amount per capita.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading Built of gray granite which darkened with time and weather stains, its massive walls, machicolated roof, and tall arched clock-tower lifted their leaden outlines against the sky, and cast a brooding shadow over the town, lying below; a grim perpetual menace to all who subsequently found themselves locked in its reformatory arms.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading During that period, when it became necessary to select a site for a new Penitentiary, the salubrity and central location of X---had so strongly commended it, that the spacious structure was erected within its limits, and regarded as an architectural triumph of which the State might justly boast.

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading Thus it came to pass, that with the exception of a small "lockup" attached to Police Headquarters, X--had failed to rebuild its jail, and domiciled its dangerous transgressors in the great stone prison; paying therefor to the State an annual amount per capita.

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

From this reading In ante bellum days, when States' Rights was a sacred faith, a revered and precious palladium, State pride blossomed under Southern skies, and State coffers overflowed with the abundance wherewith God blessed the land.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading During that period, when it became necessary to select a site for a new Penitentiary, the salubrity and central location of X---had so strongly commended it, that the spacious structure was erected within its limits, and regarded as an architectural triumph of which the State might justly boast.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading During that period, when it became necessary to select a site for a new Penitentiary, the salubrity and central location of X---had so strongly commended it, that the spacious structure was erected within its limits, and regarded as an architectural triumph of which the State might justly boast.

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

From this reading Soon after this had been completed, the old county jail, situated on the border of the town, was burned one windy March night; then the red rain of war deluged the land, and when the ghastly sun of "Reconstruction" smiled upon the grave of States' Rights, Municipal money disappeared in subterranean channels.

with honesty

From this reading During that period, when it became necessary to select a site for a new Penitentiary, the salubrity and central location of X---had so strongly commended it, that the spacious structure was erected within its limits, and regarded as an architectural triumph of which the State might justly boast.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading In ante bellum days, when States' Rights was a sacred faith, a revered and precious palladium, State pride blossomed under Southern skies, and State coffers overflowed with the abundance wherewith God blessed the land.

darkened with overcast

From this reading Built of gray granite which darkened with time and weather stains, its massive walls, machicolated roof, and tall arched clock-tower lifted their leaden outlines against the sky, and cast a brooding shadow over the town, lying below; a grim perpetual menace to all who subsequently found themselves locked in its reformatory arms.

held up in the air

From this reading Built of gray granite which darkened with time and weather stains, its massive walls, machicolated roof, and tall arched clock-tower lifted their leaden outlines against the sky, and cast a brooding shadow over the town, lying below; a grim perpetual menace to all who subsequently found themselves locked in its reformatory arms.

plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading During that period, when it became necessary to select a site for a new Penitentiary, the salubrity and central location of X---had so strongly commended it, that the spacious structure was erected within its limits, and regarded as an architectural triumph of which the State might justly boast.

a point or extent in space

From this reading During that period, when it became necessary to select a site for a new Penitentiary, the salubrity and central location of X---had so strongly commended it, that the spacious structure was erected within its limits, and regarded as an architectural triumph of which the State might justly boast.

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading Built of gray granite which darkened with time and weather stains, its massive walls, machicolated roof, and tall arched clock-tower lifted their leaden outlines against the sky, and cast a brooding shadow over the town, lying below; a grim perpetual menace to all who subsequently found themselves locked in its reformatory arms.

jail in a local police station

From this reading Thus it came to pass, that with the exception of a small "lockup" attached to Police Headquarters, X--had failed to rebuild its jail, and domiciled its dangerous transgressors in the great stone prison; paying therefor to the State an annual amount per capita.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Built of gray granite which darkened with time and weather stains, its massive walls, machicolated roof, and tall arched clock-tower lifted their leaden outlines against the sky, and cast a brooding shadow over the town, lying below; a grim perpetual menace to all who subsequently found themselves locked in its reformatory arms.

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

From this reading Built of gray granite which darkened with time and weather stains, its massive walls, machicolated roof, and tall arched clock-tower lifted their leaden outlines against the sky, and cast a brooding shadow over the town, lying below; a grim perpetual menace to all who subsequently found themselves locked in its reformatory arms.

march in a procession

From this reading Soon after this had been completed, the old county jail, situated on the border of the town, was burned one windy March night; then the red rain of war deluged the land, and when the ghastly sun of "Reconstruction" smiled upon the grave of States' Rights, Municipal money disappeared in subterranean channels.

imposing in size or bulk or solidity

From this reading Built of gray granite which darkened with time and weather stains, its massive walls, machicolated roof, and tall arched clock-tower lifted their leaden outlines against the sky, and cast a brooding shadow over the town, lying below; a grim perpetual menace to all who subsequently found themselves locked in its reformatory arms.

pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading Built of gray granite which darkened with time and weather stains, its massive walls, machicolated roof, and tall arched clock-tower lifted their leaden outlines against the sky, and cast a brooding shadow over the town, lying below; a grim perpetual menace to all who subsequently found themselves locked in its reformatory arms.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading During that period, when it became necessary to select a site for a new Penitentiary, the salubrity and central location of X---had so strongly commended it, that the spacious structure was erected within its limits, and regarded as an architectural triumph of which the State might justly boast.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Soon after this had been completed, the old county jail, situated on the border of the town, was burned one windy March night; then the red rain of war deluged the land, and when the ghastly sun of "Reconstruction" smiled upon the grave of States' Rights, Municipal money disappeared in subterranean channels.

relating or belonging to or characteristic of a municipality

From this reading Soon after this had been completed, the old county jail, situated on the border of the town, was burned one windy March night; then the red rain of war deluged the land, and when the ghastly sun of "Reconstruction" smiled upon the grave of States' Rights, Municipal money disappeared in subterranean channels.

absolutely essential

From this reading During that period, when it became necessary to select a site for a new Penitentiary, the salubrity and central location of X---had so strongly commended it, that the spacious structure was erected within its limits, and regarded as an architectural triumph of which the State might justly boast.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading During that period, when it became necessary to select a site for a new Penitentiary, the salubrity and central location of X---had so strongly commended it, that the spacious structure was erected within its limits, and regarded as an architectural triumph of which the State might justly boast.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Soon after this had been completed, the old county jail, situated on the border of the town, was burned one windy March night; then the red rain of war deluged the land, and when the ghastly sun of "Reconstruction" smiled upon the grave of States' Rights, Municipal money disappeared in subterranean channels.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During that period, when it became necessary to select a site for a new Penitentiary, the salubrity and central location of X---had so strongly commended it, that the spacious structure was erected within its limits, and regarded as an architectural triumph of which the State might justly boast.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Soon after this had been completed, the old county jail, situated on the border of the town, was burned one windy March night; then the red rain of war deluged the land, and when the ghastly sun of "Reconstruction" smiled upon the grave of States' Rights, Municipal money disappeared in subterranean channels.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Soon after this had been completed, the old county jail, situated on the border of the town, was burned one windy March night; then the red rain of war deluged the land, and when the ghastly sun of "Reconstruction" smiled upon the grave of States' Rights, Municipal money disappeared in subterranean channels.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Soon after this had been completed, the old county jail, situated on the border of the town, was burned one windy March night; then the red rain of war deluged the land, and when the ghastly sun of "Reconstruction" smiled upon the grave of States' Rights, Municipal money disappeared in subterranean channels.

plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading Built of gray granite which darkened with time and weather stains, its massive walls, machicolated roof, and tall arched clock-tower lifted their leaden outlines against the sky, and cast a brooding shadow over the town, lying below; a grim perpetual menace to all who subsequently found themselves locked in its reformatory arms.

above and across; more than

From this reading Built of gray granite which darkened with time and weather stains, its massive walls, machicolated roof, and tall arched clock-tower lifted their leaden outlines against the sky, and cast a brooding shadow over the town, lying below; a grim perpetual menace to all who subsequently found themselves locked in its reformatory arms.

past form of “overflow” — flow or run over (a limit or brim)

From this reading In ante bellum days, when States' Rights was a sacred faith, a revered and precious palladium, State pride blossomed under Southern skies, and State coffers overflowed with the abundance wherewith God blessed the land.

a silver-white metallic element of the platinum group that resembles platinum; occurs in some copper and nickel ores; does not tarnish at ordinary temperatures and is used (alloyed with gold) in jewelry

From this reading In ante bellum days, when States' Rights was a sacred faith, a revered and precious palladium, State pride blossomed under Southern skies, and State coffers overflowed with the abundance wherewith God blessed the land.

go across or through

From this reading Thus it came to pass, that with the exception of a small "lockup" attached to Police Headquarters, X--had failed to rebuild its jail, and domiciled its dangerous transgressors in the great stone prison; paying therefor to the State an annual amount per capita.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading Thus it came to pass, that with the exception of a small "lockup" attached to Police Headquarters, X--had failed to rebuild its jail, and domiciled its dangerous transgressors in the great stone prison; paying therefor to the State an annual amount per capita.

used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers

From this reading During that period, when it became necessary to select a site for a new Penitentiary, the salubrity and central location of X---had so strongly commended it, that the spacious structure was erected within its limits, and regarded as an architectural triumph of which the State might justly boast.

for each

From this reading Thus it came to pass, that with the exception of a small "lockup" attached to Police Headquarters, X--had failed to rebuild its jail, and domiciled its dangerous transgressors in the great stone prison; paying therefor to the State an annual amount per capita.

an amount of time

From this reading During that period, when it became necessary to select a site for a new Penitentiary, the salubrity and central location of X---had so strongly commended it, that the spacious structure was erected within its limits, and regarded as an architectural triumph of which the State might justly boast.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading Built of gray granite which darkened with time and weather stains, its massive walls, machicolated roof, and tall arched clock-tower lifted their leaden outlines against the sky, and cast a brooding shadow over the town, lying below; a grim perpetual menace to all who subsequently found themselves locked in its reformatory arms.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading Thus it came to pass, that with the exception of a small "lockup" attached to Police Headquarters, X--had failed to rebuild its jail, and domiciled its dangerous transgressors in the great stone prison; paying therefor to the State an annual amount per capita.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading In ante bellum days, when States' Rights was a sacred faith, a revered and precious palladium, State pride blossomed under Southern skies, and State coffers overflowed with the abundance wherewith God blessed the land.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading In ante bellum days, when States' Rights was a sacred faith, a revered and precious palladium, State pride blossomed under Southern skies, and State coffers overflowed with the abundance wherewith God blessed the land.

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

From this reading Thus it came to pass, that with the exception of a small "lockup" attached to Police Headquarters, X--had failed to rebuild its jail, and domiciled its dangerous transgressors in the great stone prison; paying therefor to the State an annual amount per capita.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Soon after this had been completed, the old county jail, situated on the border of the town, was burned one windy March night; then the red rain of war deluged the land, and when the ghastly sun of "Reconstruction" smiled upon the grave of States' Rights, Municipal money disappeared in subterranean channels.

build again

From this reading Thus it came to pass, that with the exception of a small "lockup" attached to Police Headquarters, X--had failed to rebuild its jail, and domiciled its dangerous transgressors in the great stone prison; paying therefor to the State an annual amount per capita.

the period after the American Civil War when the southern states were reorganized and reintegrated into the Union; 1865-1877

From this reading Soon after this had been completed, the old county jail, situated on the border of the town, was burned one windy March night; then the red rain of war deluged the land, and when the ghastly sun of "Reconstruction" smiled upon the grave of States' Rights, Municipal money disappeared in subterranean channels.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Soon after this had been completed, the old county jail, situated on the border of the town, was burned one windy March night; then the red rain of war deluged the land, and when the ghastly sun of "Reconstruction" smiled upon the grave of States' Rights, Municipal money disappeared in subterranean channels.

correctional institution for the detention and discipline and training of young or first offenders

From this reading Built of gray granite which darkened with time and weather stains, its massive walls, machicolated roof, and tall arched clock-tower lifted their leaden outlines against the sky, and cast a brooding shadow over the town, lying below; a grim perpetual menace to all who subsequently found themselves locked in its reformatory arms.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading During that period, when it became necessary to select a site for a new Penitentiary, the salubrity and central location of X---had so strongly commended it, that the spacious structure was erected within its limits, and regarded as an architectural triumph of which the State might justly boast.

profoundly honored

From this reading In ante bellum days, when States' Rights was a sacred faith, a revered and precious palladium, State pride blossomed under Southern skies, and State coffers overflowed with the abundance wherewith God blessed the land.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading In ante bellum days, when States' Rights was a sacred faith, a revered and precious palladium, State pride blossomed under Southern skies, and State coffers overflowed with the abundance wherewith God blessed the land.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading Built of gray granite which darkened with time and weather stains, its massive walls, machicolated roof, and tall arched clock-tower lifted their leaden outlines against the sky, and cast a brooding shadow over the town, lying below; a grim perpetual menace to all who subsequently found themselves locked in its reformatory arms.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading In ante bellum days, when States' Rights was a sacred faith, a revered and precious palladium, State pride blossomed under Southern skies, and State coffers overflowed with the abundance wherewith God blessed the land.

the quality of being salubrious and invigorating

From this reading During that period, when it became necessary to select a site for a new Penitentiary, the salubrity and central location of X---had so strongly commended it, that the spacious structure was erected within its limits, and regarded as an architectural triumph of which the State might justly boast.

of superior grade

From this reading During that period, when it became necessary to select a site for a new Penitentiary, the salubrity and central location of X---had so strongly commended it, that the spacious structure was erected within its limits, and regarded as an architectural triumph of which the State might justly boast.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading Built of gray granite which darkened with time and weather stains, its massive walls, machicolated roof, and tall arched clock-tower lifted their leaden outlines against the sky, and cast a brooding shadow over the town, lying below; a grim perpetual menace to all who subsequently found themselves locked in its reformatory arms.

the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)

From this reading During that period, when it became necessary to select a site for a new Penitentiary, the salubrity and central location of X---had so strongly commended it, that the spacious structure was erected within its limits, and regarded as an architectural triumph of which the State might justly boast.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Soon after this had been completed, the old county jail, situated on the border of the town, was burned one windy March night; then the red rain of war deluged the land, and when the ghastly sun of "Reconstruction" smiled upon the grave of States' Rights, Municipal money disappeared in subterranean channels.

plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading In ante bellum days, when States' Rights was a sacred faith, a revered and precious palladium, State pride blossomed under Southern skies, and State coffers overflowed with the abundance wherewith God blessed the land.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Built of gray granite which darkened with time and weather stains, its massive walls, machicolated roof, and tall arched clock-tower lifted their leaden outlines against the sky, and cast a brooding shadow over the town, lying below; a grim perpetual menace to all who subsequently found themselves locked in its reformatory arms.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Thus it came to pass, that with the exception of a small "lockup" attached to Police Headquarters, X--had failed to rebuild its jail, and domiciled its dangerous transgressors in the great stone prison; paying therefor to the State an annual amount per capita.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Soon after this had been completed, the old county jail, situated on the border of the town, was burned one windy March night; then the red rain of war deluged the land, and when the ghastly sun of "Reconstruction" smiled upon the grave of States' Rights, Municipal money disappeared in subterranean channels.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading During that period, when it became necessary to select a site for a new Penitentiary, the salubrity and central location of X---had so strongly commended it, that the spacious structure was erected within its limits, and regarded as an architectural triumph of which the State might justly boast.

in the near future

From this reading Soon after this had been completed, the old county jail, situated on the border of the town, was burned one windy March night; then the red rain of war deluged the land, and when the ghastly sun of "Reconstruction" smiled upon the grave of States' Rights, Municipal money disappeared in subterranean channels.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading In ante bellum days, when States' Rights was a sacred faith, a revered and precious palladium, State pride blossomed under Southern skies, and State coffers overflowed with the abundance wherewith God blessed the land.

very large in expanse or scope

From this reading During that period, when it became necessary to select a site for a new Penitentiary, the salubrity and central location of X---had so strongly commended it, that the spacious structure was erected within its limits, and regarded as an architectural triumph of which the State might justly boast.

plural of “stain” — a soiled or discolored appearance

From this reading Built of gray granite which darkened with time and weather stains, its massive walls, machicolated roof, and tall arched clock-tower lifted their leaden outlines against the sky, and cast a brooding shadow over the town, lying below; a grim perpetual menace to all who subsequently found themselves locked in its reformatory arms.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading In ante bellum days, when States' Rights was a sacred faith, a revered and precious palladium, State pride blossomed under Southern skies, and State coffers overflowed with the abundance wherewith God blessed the land.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading In ante bellum days, when States' Rights was a sacred faith, a revered and precious palladium, State pride blossomed under Southern skies, and State coffers overflowed with the abundance wherewith God blessed the land.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Thus it came to pass, that with the exception of a small "lockup" attached to Police Headquarters, X--had failed to rebuild its jail, and domiciled its dangerous transgressors in the great stone prison; paying therefor to the State an annual amount per capita.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading During that period, when it became necessary to select a site for a new Penitentiary, the salubrity and central location of X---had so strongly commended it, that the spacious structure was erected within its limits, and regarded as an architectural triumph of which the State might justly boast.

a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading During that period, when it became necessary to select a site for a new Penitentiary, the salubrity and central location of X---had so strongly commended it, that the spacious structure was erected within its limits, and regarded as an architectural triumph of which the State might justly boast.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Built of gray granite which darkened with time and weather stains, its massive walls, machicolated roof, and tall arched clock-tower lifted their leaden outlines against the sky, and cast a brooding shadow over the town, lying below; a grim perpetual menace to all who subsequently found themselves locked in its reformatory arms.

Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.

From this reading Soon after this had been completed, the old county jail, situated on the border of the town, was burned one windy March night; then the red rain of war deluged the land, and when the ghastly sun of "Reconstruction" smiled upon the grave of States' Rights, Municipal money disappeared in subterranean channels.

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

From this reading Soon after this had been completed, the old county jail, situated on the border of the town, was burned one windy March night; then the red rain of war deluged the land, and when the ghastly sun of "Reconstruction" smiled upon the grave of States' Rights, Municipal money disappeared in subterranean channels.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Built of gray granite which darkened with time and weather stains, its massive walls, machicolated roof, and tall arched clock-tower lifted their leaden outlines against the sky, and cast a brooding shadow over the town, lying below; a grim perpetual menace to all who subsequently found themselves locked in its reformatory arms.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During that period, when it became necessary to select a site for a new Penitentiary, the salubrity and central location of X---had so strongly commended it, that the spacious structure was erected within its limits, and regarded as an architectural triumph of which the State might justly boast.

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

From this reading In ante bellum days, when States' Rights was a sacred faith, a revered and precious palladium, State pride blossomed under Southern skies, and State coffers overflowed with the abundance wherewith God blessed the land.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Built of gray granite which darkened with time and weather stains, its massive walls, machicolated roof, and tall arched clock-tower lifted their leaden outlines against the sky, and cast a brooding shadow over the town, lying below; a grim perpetual menace to all who subsequently found themselves locked in its reformatory arms.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Built of gray granite which darkened with time and weather stains, its massive walls, machicolated roof, and tall arched clock-tower lifted their leaden outlines against the sky, and cast a brooding shadow over the town, lying below; a grim perpetual menace to all who subsequently found themselves locked in its reformatory arms.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Soon after this had been completed, the old county jail, situated on the border of the town, was burned one windy March night; then the red rain of war deluged the land, and when the ghastly sun of "Reconstruction" smiled upon the grave of States' Rights, Municipal money disappeared in subterranean channels.

(in formal usage, especially legal usage) for that or for it

From this reading Thus it came to pass, that with the exception of a small "lockup" attached to Police Headquarters, X--had failed to rebuild its jail, and domiciled its dangerous transgressors in the great stone prison; paying therefor to the State an annual amount per capita.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Soon after this had been completed, the old county jail, situated on the border of the town, was burned one windy March night; then the red rain of war deluged the land, and when the ghastly sun of "Reconstruction" smiled upon the grave of States' Rights, Municipal money disappeared in subterranean channels.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus it came to pass, that with the exception of a small "lockup" attached to Police Headquarters, X--had failed to rebuild its jail, and domiciled its dangerous transgressors in the great stone prison; paying therefor to the State an annual amount per capita.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Built of gray granite which darkened with time and weather stains, its massive walls, machicolated roof, and tall arched clock-tower lifted their leaden outlines against the sky, and cast a brooding shadow over the town, lying below; a grim perpetual menace to all who subsequently found themselves locked in its reformatory arms.

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

From this reading During that period, when it became necessary to select a site for a new Penitentiary, the salubrity and central location of X---had so strongly commended it, that the spacious structure was erected within its limits, and regarded as an architectural triumph of which the State might justly boast.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Soon after this had been completed, the old county jail, situated on the border of the town, was burned one windy March night; then the red rain of war deluged the land, and when the ghastly sun of "Reconstruction" smiled upon the grave of States' Rights, Municipal money disappeared in subterranean channels.

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From this reading Thus it came to pass, that with the exception of a small "lockup" attached to Police Headquarters, X--had failed to rebuild its jail, and domiciled its dangerous transgressors in the great stone prison; paying therefor to the State an annual amount per capita.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading During that period, when it became necessary to select a site for a new Penitentiary, the salubrity and central location of X---had so strongly commended it, that the spacious structure was erected within its limits, and regarded as an architectural triumph of which the State might justly boast.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading In ante bellum days, when States' Rights was a sacred faith, a revered and precious palladium, State pride blossomed under Southern skies, and State coffers overflowed with the abundance wherewith God blessed the land.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Soon after this had been completed, the old county jail, situated on the border of the town, was burned one windy March night; then the red rain of war deluged the land, and when the ghastly sun of "Reconstruction" smiled upon the grave of States' Rights, Municipal money disappeared in subterranean channels.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Built of gray granite which darkened with time and weather stains, its massive walls, machicolated roof, and tall arched clock-tower lifted their leaden outlines against the sky, and cast a brooding shadow over the town, lying below; a grim perpetual menace to all who subsequently found themselves locked in its reformatory arms.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Soon after this had been completed, the old county jail, situated on the border of the town, was burned one windy March night; then the red rain of war deluged the land, and when the ghastly sun of "Reconstruction" smiled upon the grave of States' Rights, Municipal money disappeared in subterranean channels.

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

From this reading In ante bellum days, when States' Rights was a sacred faith, a revered and precious palladium, State pride blossomed under Southern skies, and State coffers overflowed with the abundance wherewith God blessed the land.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Built of gray granite which darkened with time and weather stains, its massive walls, machicolated roof, and tall arched clock-tower lifted their leaden outlines against the sky, and cast a brooding shadow over the town, lying below; a grim perpetual menace to all who subsequently found themselves locked in its reformatory arms.

at the time that

From this reading In ante bellum days, when States' Rights was a sacred faith, a revered and precious palladium, State pride blossomed under Southern skies, and State coffers overflowed with the abundance wherewith God blessed the land.

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

From this reading In ante bellum days, when States' Rights was a sacred faith, a revered and precious palladium, State pride blossomed under Southern skies, and State coffers overflowed with the abundance wherewith God blessed the land.

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

From this reading During that period, when it became necessary to select a site for a new Penitentiary, the salubrity and central location of X---had so strongly commended it, that the spacious structure was erected within its limits, and regarded as an architectural triumph of which the State might justly boast.

which person or people

From this reading Built of gray granite which darkened with time and weather stains, its massive walls, machicolated roof, and tall arched clock-tower lifted their leaden outlines against the sky, and cast a brooding shadow over the town, lying below; a grim perpetual menace to all who subsequently found themselves locked in its reformatory arms.

abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes

From this reading Soon after this had been completed, the old county jail, situated on the border of the town, was burned one windy March night; then the red rain of war deluged the land, and when the ghastly sun of "Reconstruction" smiled upon the grave of States' Rights, Municipal money disappeared in subterranean channels.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In ante bellum days, when States' Rights was a sacred faith, a revered and precious palladium, State pride blossomed under Southern skies, and State coffers overflowed with the abundance wherewith God blessed the land.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading During that period, when it became necessary to select a site for a new Penitentiary, the salubrity and central location of X---had so strongly commended it, that the spacious structure was erected within its limits, and regarded as an architectural triumph of which the State might justly boast.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading During that period, when it became necessary to select a site for a new Penitentiary, the salubrity and central location of X---had so strongly commended it, that the spacious structure was erected within its limits, and regarded as an architectural triumph of which the State might justly boast.