used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading More than two months had elapsed since he entered its frowning portals to commence the isolated life of a prisoner, and a sigh of grateful relief escaped him as he gazed around upon the brightness and beauty of the scene that was spread before him.
highly skilled
From this reading His release had been accomplished, and the promised revelation of Bucholz would be made to him in a few days, but he must visit those who had an interest in his welfare, and to whom he was responsible for his actions.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading His release had been accomplished, and the promised revelation of Bucholz would be made to him in a few days, but he must visit those who had an interest in his welfare, and to whom he was responsible for his actions.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading There was but little time given him for indulgence in these soothing and agreeable reveries.
(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 There was work for him to do, and he must summon up all his energies for the task before him.
allaysverbUS /əˈleɪz/
third-person singular of “allay” — lessen the intensity of or calm
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading More than two months had elapsed since he entered its frowning portals to commence the isolated life of a prisoner, and a sigh of grateful relief escaped him as he gazed around upon the brightness and beauty of the scene that was spread before him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
AttorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His release had been accomplished, and the promised revelation of Bucholz would be made to him in a few days, but he must visit those who had an interest in his welfare, and to whom he was responsible for his actions.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading More than two months had elapsed since he entered its frowning portals to commence the isolated life of a prisoner, and a sigh of grateful relief escaped him as he gazed around upon the brightness and beauty of the scene that was spread before him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His release had been accomplished, and the promised revelation of Bucholz would be made to him in a few days, but he must visit those who had an interest in his welfare, and to whom he was responsible for his actions.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading More than two months had elapsed since he entered its frowning portals to commence the isolated life of a prisoner, and a sigh of grateful relief escaped him as he gazed around upon the brightness and beauty of the scene that was spread before him.
bleakadjectiveUS /bliːk/
offering little or no hope
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
blossomedverbUS /ˈblɑːsəmd/
past form of “blossom” — produce or yield flowers
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
Bollman
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From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
BridgeportnounUS /ˈbrɪdʒpɔːrt/
a port in southwestern Connecticut on Long Island Sound
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading More than two months had elapsed since he entered its frowning portals to commence the isolated life of a prisoner, and a sigh of grateful relief escaped him as he gazed around upon the brightness and beauty of the scene that was spread before him.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
Bucholz
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From this reading His release had been accomplished, and the promised revelation of Bucholz would be made to him in a few days, but he must visit those who had an interest in his welfare, and to whom he was responsible for his actions.
Bucholz's
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From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was but little time given him for indulgence in these soothing and agreeable reveries.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading More than two months had elapsed since he entered its frowning portals to commence the isolated life of a prisoner, and a sigh of grateful relief escaped him as he gazed around upon the brightness and beauty of the scene that was spread before him.
confiningadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnɪŋ/
restricting the scope or freedom of action
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading His release had been accomplished, and the promised revelation of Bucholz would be made to him in a few days, but he must visit those who had an interest in his welfare, and to whom he was responsible for his actions.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There was work for him to do, and he must summon up all his energies for the task before him.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading More than two months had elapsed since he entered its frowning portals to commence the isolated life of a prisoner, and a sigh of grateful relief escaped him as he gazed around upon the brightness and beauty of the scene that was spread before him.
energiesnounUS /ˈenərdʒiz/
plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading There was work for him to do, and he must summon up all his energies for the task before him.
engagesverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒɪz/
third-person singular of “engage” — carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading More than two months had elapsed since he entered its frowning portals to commence the isolated life of a prisoner, and a sigh of grateful relief escaped him as he gazed around upon the brightness and beauty of the scene that was spread before him.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading More than two months had elapsed since he entered its frowning portals to commence the isolated life of a prisoner, and a sigh of grateful relief escaped him as he gazed around upon the brightness and beauty of the scene that was spread before him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading His release had been accomplished, and the promised revelation of Bucholz would be made to him in a few days, but he must visit those who had an interest in his welfare, and to whom he was responsible for his actions.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was but little time given him for indulgence in these soothing and agreeable reveries.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
frowningadjectiveUS /ˈfraʊnɪŋ/
showing displeasure or anger
From this reading More than two months had elapsed since he entered its frowning portals to commence the isolated life of a prisoner, and a sigh of grateful relief escaped him as he gazed around upon the brightness and beauty of the scene that was spread before him.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading More than two months had elapsed since he entered its frowning portals to commence the isolated life of a prisoner, and a sigh of grateful relief escaped him as he gazed around upon the brightness and beauty of the scene that was spread before him.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading There was but little time given him for indulgence in these soothing and agreeable reveries.
grassesnounUS /ˈɡræsəz/
plural of “grass” — narrow-leaved green herbage: grown as lawns; used as pasture for grazing animals; cut and dried as hay
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading More than two months had elapsed since he entered its frowning portals to commence the isolated life of a prisoner, and a sigh of grateful relief escaped him as he gazed around upon the brightness and beauty of the scene that was spread before him.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading More than two months had elapsed since he entered its frowning portals to commence the isolated life of a prisoner, and a sigh of grateful relief escaped him as he gazed around upon the brightness and beauty of the scene that was spread before him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was but little time given him for indulgence in these soothing and agreeable reveries.
indulgencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading There was but little time given him for indulgence in these soothing and agreeable reveries.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading His release had been accomplished, and the promised revelation of Bucholz would be made to him in a few days, but he must visit those who had an interest in his welfare, and to whom he was responsible for his actions.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
invigoratingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪɡəreɪtɪŋ/
imparting strength and vitality
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
isolatedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsəleɪtəd/
not close together in time
From this reading More than two months had elapsed since he entered its frowning portals to commence the isolated life of a prisoner, and a sigh of grateful relief escaped him as he gazed around upon the brightness and beauty of the scene that was spread before him.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading More than two months had elapsed since he entered its frowning portals to commence the isolated life of a prisoner, and a sigh of grateful relief escaped him as he gazed around upon the brightness and beauty of the scene that was spread before him.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading More than two months had elapsed since he entered its frowning portals to commence the isolated life of a prisoner, and a sigh of grateful relief escaped him as he gazed around upon the brightness and beauty of the scene that was spread before him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was but little time given him for indulgence in these soothing and agreeable reveries.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading His release had been accomplished, and the promised revelation of Bucholz would be made to him in a few days, but he must visit those who had an interest in his welfare, and to whom he was responsible for his actions.
march in a procession
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading More than two months had elapsed since he entered its frowning portals to commence the isolated life of a prisoner, and a sigh of grateful relief escaped him as he gazed around upon the brightness and beauty of the scene that was spread before him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More than two months had elapsed since he entered its frowning portals to commence the isolated life of a prisoner, and a sigh of grateful relief escaped him as he gazed around upon the brightness and beauty of the scene that was spread before him.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading There was work for him to do, and he must summon up all his energies for the task before him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
portalsnounUS /ˈpɔːrtəlz/
plural of “portal” — a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)
From this reading More than two months had elapsed since he entered its frowning portals to commence the isolated life of a prisoner, and a sigh of grateful relief escaped him as he gazed around upon the brightness and beauty of the scene that was spread before him.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading More than two months had elapsed since he entered its frowning portals to commence the isolated life of a prisoner, and a sigh of grateful relief escaped him as he gazed around upon the brightness and beauty of the scene that was spread before him.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading His release had been accomplished, and the promised revelation of Bucholz would be made to him in a few days, but he must visit those who had an interest in his welfare, and to whom he was responsible for his actions.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading His release had been accomplished, and the promised revelation of Bucholz would be made to him in a few days, but he must visit those who had an interest in his welfare, and to whom he was responsible for his actions.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading More than two months had elapsed since he entered its frowning portals to commence the isolated life of a prisoner, and a sigh of grateful relief escaped him as he gazed around upon the brightness and beauty of the scene that was spread before him.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading His release had been accomplished, and the promised revelation of Bucholz would be made to him in a few days, but he must visit those who had an interest in his welfare, and to whom he was responsible for his actions.
returnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading His release had been accomplished, and the promised revelation of Bucholz would be made to him in a few days, but he must visit those who had an interest in his welfare, and to whom he was responsible for his actions.
reveriesnounUS /ˈrevəriz/
plural of “revery” — an abstracted state of absorption
From this reading There was but little time given him for indulgence in these soothing and agreeable reveries.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading More than two months had elapsed since he entered its frowning portals to commence the isolated life of a prisoner, and a sigh of grateful relief escaped him as he gazed around upon the brightness and beauty of the scene that was spread before him.
showersnounUS /ˈʃaʊərz/
plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading More than two months had elapsed since he entered its frowning portals to commence the isolated life of a prisoner, and a sigh of grateful relief escaped him as he gazed around upon the brightness and beauty of the scene that was spread before him.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading More than two months had elapsed since he entered its frowning portals to commence the isolated life of a prisoner, and a sigh of grateful relief escaped him as he gazed around upon the brightness and beauty of the scene that was spread before him.
Sommers
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From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading There was but little time given him for indulgence in these soothing and agreeable reveries.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading More than two months had elapsed since he entered its frowning portals to commence the isolated life of a prisoner, and a sigh of grateful relief escaped him as he gazed around upon the brightness and beauty of the scene that was spread before him.
summonverbUS /ˈsʌmən/
call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading There was work for him to do, and he must summon up all his energies for the task before him.
SuspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading There was work for him to do, and he must summon up all his energies for the task before him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More than two months had elapsed since he entered its frowning portals to commence the isolated life of a prisoner, and a sigh of grateful relief escaped him as he gazed around upon the brightness and beauty of the scene that was spread before him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was but little time given him for indulgence in these soothing and agreeable reveries.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading His release had been accomplished, and the promised revelation of Bucholz would be made to him in a few days, but he must visit those who had an interest in his welfare, and to whom he was responsible for his actions.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There was but little time given him for indulgence in these soothing and agreeable reveries.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading More than two months had elapsed since he entered its frowning portals to commence the isolated life of a prisoner, and a sigh of grateful relief escaped him as he gazed around upon the brightness and beauty of the scene that was spread before him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There was work for him to do, and he must summon up all his energies for the task before him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading More than two months had elapsed since he entered its frowning portals to commence the isolated life of a prisoner, and a sigh of grateful relief escaped him as he gazed around upon the brightness and beauty of the scene that was spread before him.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading His release had been accomplished, and the promised revelation of Bucholz would be made to him in a few days, but he must visit those who had an interest in his welfare, and to whom he was responsible for his actions.
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 _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading More than two months had elapsed since he entered its frowning portals to commence the isolated life of a prisoner, and a sigh of grateful relief escaped him as he gazed around upon the brightness and beauty of the scene that was spread before him.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading His release had been accomplished, and the promised revelation of Bucholz would be made to him in a few days, but he must visit those who had an interest in his welfare, and to whom he was responsible for his actions.
at the time that
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
which person or people
From this reading His release had been accomplished, and the promised revelation of Bucholz would be made to him in a few days, but he must visit those who had an interest in his welfare, and to whom he was responsible for his actions.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His release had been accomplished, and the promised revelation of Bucholz would be made to him in a few days, but he must visit those who had an interest in his welfare, and to whom he was responsible for his actions.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading There was work for him to do, and he must summon up all his energies for the task before him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His release had been accomplished, and the promised revelation of Bucholz would be made to him in a few days, but he must visit those who had an interest in his welfare, and to whom he was responsible for his actions.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading _Sommers returns to Bridgeport._--_An Interview with Mr. Bollman._--_Sommers allays the Suspicions of Bucholz's Attorney, and engages him as his own Counsel._ The cold, bleak winds of March had yielded to the warm and invigorating showers of April, and these had brought forth the bright flowers and fragrant grasses that grew and blossomed on this beautiful May morning, when Edward Sommers left the confining walls of the prison at Bridgeport.
