used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Showing how the Dead Man escaped from the State Prison at Sing Sing._ The New York State Prison is situated at Sing Sing, a village on the banks of the Hudson river, a few miles above the city.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading _Showing how the Dead Man escaped from the State Prison at Sing Sing._ The New York State Prison is situated at Sing Sing, a village on the banks of the Hudson river, a few miles above the city.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Dead Man, (who it will be recollected formerly made his escape from the prison,) on being returned there, after his capture by the two officers at Sydney's house, was locked in one of the cells, and left to his own not very agreeable reflections.
anew
From this reading He had been sentenced to imprisonment for life; and as his conduct and character precluded all hope of his ever being made the object of executive clemency, he was certain to remain there during the rest of his days, unless he could again manage to escape; and this he determined to do, or perish in the attempt.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading The Dead Man, (who it will be recollected formerly made his escape from the prison,) on being returned there, after his capture by the two officers at Sydney's house, was locked in one of the cells, and left to his own not very agreeable reflections.
(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 He had been sentenced to imprisonment for life; and as his conduct and character precluded all hope of his ever being made the object of executive clemency, he was certain to remain there during the rest of his days, unless he could again manage to escape; and this he determined to do, or perish in the attempt.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Being built in the strongest manner, it is deemed almost an impossibility for a prisoner to effect his escape from its massive walls.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The discipline is strict and severe, and the system one of hard labor and unbroken silence, with reference to any conversation among the convicts--though in respect to the last regulation, it is impossible to enforce it always, where so many men are brought together in the prison and workshops attached to it.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The discipline is strict and severe, and the system one of hard labor and unbroken silence, with reference to any conversation among the convicts--though in respect to the last regulation, it is impossible to enforce it always, where so many men are brought together in the prison and workshops attached to it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Being built in the strongest manner, it is deemed almost an impossibility for a prisoner to effect his escape from its massive walls.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The discipline is strict and severe, and the system one of hard labor and unbroken silence, with reference to any conversation among the convicts--though in respect to the last regulation, it is impossible to enforce it always, where so many men are brought together in the prison and workshops attached to it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The discipline is strict and severe, and the system one of hard labor and unbroken silence, with reference to any conversation among the convicts--though in respect to the last regulation, it is impossible to enforce it always, where so many men are brought together in the prison and workshops attached to it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The discipline is strict and severe, and the system one of hard labor and unbroken silence, with reference to any conversation among the convicts--though in respect to the last regulation, it is impossible to enforce it always, where so many men are brought together in the prison and workshops attached to it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had been sentenced to imprisonment for life; and as his conduct and character precluded all hope of his ever being made the object of executive clemency, he was certain to remain there during the rest of his days, unless he could again manage to escape; and this he determined to do, or perish in the attempt.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Showing how the Dead Man escaped from the State Prison at Sing Sing._ The New York State Prison is situated at Sing Sing, a village on the banks of the Hudson river, a few miles above the city.
being joined in close association
From this reading The discipline is strict and severe, and the system one of hard labor and unbroken silence, with reference to any conversation among the convicts--though in respect to the last regulation, it is impossible to enforce it always, where so many men are brought together in the prison and workshops attached to it.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He had been sentenced to imprisonment for life; and as his conduct and character precluded all hope of his ever being made the object of executive clemency, he was certain to remain there during the rest of his days, unless he could again manage to escape; and this he determined to do, or perish in the attempt.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading _Showing how the Dead Man escaped from the State Prison at Sing Sing._ The New York State Prison is situated at Sing Sing, a village on the banks of the Hudson river, a few miles above the city.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Dead Man, (who it will be recollected formerly made his escape from the prison,) on being returned there, after his capture by the two officers at Sydney's house, was locked in one of the cells, and left to his own not very agreeable reflections.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been sentenced to imprisonment for life; and as his conduct and character precluded all hope of his ever being made the object of executive clemency, he was certain to remain there during the rest of his days, unless he could again manage to escape; and this he determined to do, or perish in the attempt.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being built in the strongest manner, it is deemed almost an impossibility for a prisoner to effect his escape from its massive walls.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The discipline is strict and severe, and the system one of hard labor and unbroken silence, with reference to any conversation among the convicts--though in respect to the last regulation, it is impossible to enforce it always, where so many men are brought together in the prison and workshops attached to it.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Being built in the strongest manner, it is deemed almost an impossibility for a prisoner to effect his escape from its massive walls.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Dead Man, (who it will be recollected formerly made his escape from the prison,) on being returned there, after his capture by the two officers at Sydney's house, was locked in one of the cells, and left to his own not very agreeable reflections.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading The Dead Man, (who it will be recollected formerly made his escape from the prison,) on being returned there, after his capture by the two officers at Sydney's house, was locked in one of the cells, and left to his own not very agreeable reflections.
cellsnounUS /selz/
plural of “cell” — any small compartment
From this reading The Dead Man, (who it will be recollected formerly made his escape from the prison,) on being returned there, after his capture by the two officers at Sydney's house, was locked in one of the cells, and left to his own not very agreeable reflections.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He had been sentenced to imprisonment for life; and as his conduct and character precluded all hope of his ever being made the object of executive clemency, he was certain to remain there during the rest of his days, unless he could again manage to escape; and this he determined to do, or perish in the attempt.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading He had been sentenced to imprisonment for life; and as his conduct and character precluded all hope of his ever being made the object of executive clemency, he was certain to remain there during the rest of his days, unless he could again manage to escape; and this he determined to do, or perish in the attempt.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading _Showing how the Dead Man escaped from the State Prison at Sing Sing._ The New York State Prison is situated at Sing Sing, a village on the banks of the Hudson river, a few miles above the city.
clemencynounUS /ˈklemənsi/
good weather with comfortable temperatures
From this reading He had been sentenced to imprisonment for life; and as his conduct and character precluded all hope of his ever being made the object of executive clemency, he was certain to remain there during the rest of his days, unless he could again manage to escape; and this he determined to do, or perish in the attempt.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading He had been sentenced to imprisonment for life; and as his conduct and character precluded all hope of his ever being made the object of executive clemency, he was certain to remain there during the rest of his days, unless he could again manage to escape; and this he determined to do, or perish in the attempt.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The discipline is strict and severe, and the system one of hard labor and unbroken silence, with reference to any conversation among the convicts--though in respect to the last regulation, it is impossible to enforce it always, where so many men are brought together in the prison and workshops attached to it.
convictsnounUS /ˈkɑːnvɪkts/
plural of “convict” — a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
From this reading The discipline is strict and severe, and the system one of hard labor and unbroken silence, with reference to any conversation among the convicts--though in respect to the last regulation, it is impossible to enforce it always, where so many men are brought together in the prison and workshops attached to it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had been sentenced to imprisonment for life; and as his conduct and character precluded all hope of his ever being made the object of executive clemency, he was certain to remain there during the rest of his days, unless he could again manage to escape; and this he determined to do, or perish in the attempt.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He had been sentenced to imprisonment for life; and as his conduct and character precluded all hope of his ever being made the object of executive clemency, he was certain to remain there during the rest of his days, unless he could again manage to escape; and this he determined to do, or perish in the attempt.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading _Showing how the Dead Man escaped from the State Prison at Sing Sing._ The New York State Prison is situated at Sing Sing, a village on the banks of the Hudson river, a few miles above the city.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading Being built in the strongest manner, it is deemed almost an impossibility for a prisoner to effect his escape from its massive walls.
characterized by great determination
From this reading He had been sentenced to imprisonment for life; and as his conduct and character precluded all hope of his ever being made the object of executive clemency, he was certain to remain there during the rest of his days, unless he could again manage to escape; and this he determined to do, or perish in the attempt.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading The discipline is strict and severe, and the system one of hard labor and unbroken silence, with reference to any conversation among the convicts--though in respect to the last regulation, it is impossible to enforce it always, where so many men are brought together in the prison and workshops attached to it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He had been sentenced to imprisonment for life; and as his conduct and character precluded all hope of his ever being made the object of executive clemency, he was certain to remain there during the rest of his days, unless he could again manage to escape; and this he determined to do, or perish in the attempt.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He had been sentenced to imprisonment for life; and as his conduct and character precluded all hope of his ever being made the object of executive clemency, he was certain to remain there during the rest of his days, unless he could again manage to escape; and this he determined to do, or perish in the attempt.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Being built in the strongest manner, it is deemed almost an impossibility for a prisoner to effect his escape from its massive walls.
enforceverbUS /enˈfɔːrs/
ensure observance of laws and rules
From this reading The discipline is strict and severe, and the system one of hard labor and unbroken silence, with reference to any conversation among the convicts--though in respect to the last regulation, it is impossible to enforce it always, where so many men are brought together in the prison and workshops attached to it.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Being built in the strongest manner, it is deemed almost an impossibility for a prisoner to effect his escape from its massive walls.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading _Showing how the Dead Man escaped from the State Prison at Sing Sing._ The New York State Prison is situated at Sing Sing, a village on the banks of the Hudson river, a few miles above the city.
at any time
From this reading He had been sentenced to imprisonment for life; and as his conduct and character precluded all hope of his ever being made the object of executive clemency, he was certain to remain there during the rest of his days, unless he could again manage to escape; and this he determined to do, or perish in the attempt.
executivenounUS /ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/
a person responsible for the administration of a business
From this reading He had been sentenced to imprisonment for life; and as his conduct and character precluded all hope of his ever being made the object of executive clemency, he was certain to remain there during the rest of his days, unless he could again manage to escape; and this he determined to do, or perish in the attempt.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading _Showing how the Dead Man escaped from the State Prison at Sing Sing._ The New York State Prison is situated at Sing Sing, a village on the banks of the Hudson river, a few miles above the city.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Being built in the strongest manner, it is deemed almost an impossibility for a prisoner to effect his escape from its massive walls.
at a previous time
From this reading The Dead Man, (who it will be recollected formerly made his escape from the prison,) on being returned there, after his capture by the two officers at Sydney's house, was locked in one of the cells, and left to his own not very agreeable reflections.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Showing how the Dead Man escaped from the State Prison at Sing Sing._ The New York State Prison is situated at Sing Sing, a village on the banks of the Hudson river, a few miles above the city.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been sentenced to imprisonment for life; and as his conduct and character precluded all hope of his ever being made the object of executive clemency, he was certain to remain there during the rest of his days, unless he could again manage to escape; and this he determined to do, or perish in the attempt.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The discipline is strict and severe, and the system one of hard labor and unbroken silence, with reference to any conversation among the convicts--though in respect to the last regulation, it is impossible to enforce it always, where so many men are brought together in the prison and workshops attached to it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been sentenced to imprisonment for life; and as his conduct and character precluded all hope of his ever being made the object of executive clemency, he was certain to remain there during the rest of his days, unless he could again manage to escape; and this he determined to do, or perish in the attempt.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Being built in the strongest manner, it is deemed almost an impossibility for a prisoner to effect his escape from its massive walls.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He had been sentenced to imprisonment for life; and as his conduct and character precluded all hope of his ever being made the object of executive clemency, he was certain to remain there during the rest of his days, unless he could again manage to escape; and this he determined to do, or perish in the attempt.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Dead Man, (who it will be recollected formerly made his escape from the prison,) on being returned there, after his capture by the two officers at Sydney's house, was locked in one of the cells, and left to his own not very agreeable reflections.
how
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From this reading _Showing how the Dead Man escaped from the State Prison at Sing Sing._ The New York State Prison is situated at Sing Sing, a village on the banks of the Hudson river, a few miles above the city.
HudsonnounUS /ˈhʌdsən/
a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading _Showing how the Dead Man escaped from the State Prison at Sing Sing._ The New York State Prison is situated at Sing Sing, a village on the banks of the Hudson river, a few miles above the city.
impossibilitynounUS /ˌɪmpɔːsɪˈbɪlɪti/
incapability of existing or occurring
From this reading Being built in the strongest manner, it is deemed almost an impossibility for a prisoner to effect his escape from its massive walls.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The discipline is strict and severe, and the system one of hard labor and unbroken silence, with reference to any conversation among the convicts--though in respect to the last regulation, it is impossible to enforce it always, where so many men are brought together in the prison and workshops attached to it.
imprisonmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
From this reading He had been sentenced to imprisonment for life; and as his conduct and character precluded all hope of his ever being made the object of executive clemency, he was certain to remain there during the rest of his days, unless he could again manage to escape; and this he determined to do, or perish in the attempt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Being built in the strongest manner, it is deemed almost an impossibility for a prisoner to effect his escape from its massive walls.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Showing how the Dead Man escaped from the State Prison at Sing Sing._ The New York State Prison is situated at Sing Sing, a village on the banks of the Hudson river, a few miles above the city.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Being built in the strongest manner, it is deemed almost an impossibility for a prisoner to effect his escape from its massive walls.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Being built in the strongest manner, it is deemed almost an impossibility for a prisoner to effect his escape from its massive walls.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading The discipline is strict and severe, and the system one of hard labor and unbroken silence, with reference to any conversation among the convicts--though in respect to the last regulation, it is impossible to enforce it always, where so many men are brought together in the prison and workshops attached to it.
immediately past
From this reading The discipline is strict and severe, and the system one of hard labor and unbroken silence, with reference to any conversation among the convicts--though in respect to the last regulation, it is impossible to enforce it always, where so many men are brought together in the prison and workshops attached to it.
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 The Dead Man, (who it will be recollected formerly made his escape from the prison,) on being returned there, after his capture by the two officers at Sydney's house, was locked in one of the cells, and left to his own not very agreeable reflections.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He had been sentenced to imprisonment for life; and as his conduct and character precluded all hope of his ever being made the object of executive clemency, he was certain to remain there during the rest of his days, unless he could again manage to escape; and this he determined to do, or perish in the attempt.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading The Dead Man, (who it will be recollected formerly made his escape from the prison,) on being returned there, after his capture by the two officers at Sydney's house, was locked in one of the cells, and left to his own not very agreeable reflections.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The Dead Man, (who it will be recollected formerly made his escape from the prison,) on being returned there, after his capture by the two officers at Sydney's house, was locked in one of the cells, and left to his own not very agreeable reflections.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _Showing how the Dead Man escaped from the State Prison at Sing Sing._ The New York State Prison is situated at Sing Sing, a village on the banks of the Hudson river, a few miles above the city.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading He had been sentenced to imprisonment for life; and as his conduct and character precluded all hope of his ever being made the object of executive clemency, he was certain to remain there during the rest of his days, unless he could again manage to escape; and this he determined to do, or perish in the attempt.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Being built in the strongest manner, it is deemed almost an impossibility for a prisoner to effect his escape from its massive walls.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The discipline is strict and severe, and the system one of hard labor and unbroken silence, with reference to any conversation among the convicts--though in respect to the last regulation, it is impossible to enforce it always, where so many men are brought together in the prison and workshops attached to it.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading Being built in the strongest manner, it is deemed almost an impossibility for a prisoner to effect his escape from its massive walls.
the force of workers available
From this reading The discipline is strict and severe, and the system one of hard labor and unbroken silence, with reference to any conversation among the convicts--though in respect to the last regulation, it is impossible to enforce it always, where so many men are brought together in the prison and workshops attached to it.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading _Showing how the Dead Man escaped from the State Prison at Sing Sing._ The New York State Prison is situated at Sing Sing, a village on the banks of the Hudson river, a few miles above the city.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _Showing how the Dead Man escaped from the State Prison at Sing Sing._ The New York State Prison is situated at Sing Sing, a village on the banks of the Hudson river, a few miles above the city.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Dead Man, (who it will be recollected formerly made his escape from the prison,) on being returned there, after his capture by the two officers at Sydney's house, was locked in one of the cells, and left to his own not very agreeable reflections.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading He had been sentenced to imprisonment for life; and as his conduct and character precluded all hope of his ever being made the object of executive clemency, he was certain to remain there during the rest of his days, unless he could again manage to escape; and this he determined to do, or perish in the attempt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Showing how the Dead Man escaped from the State Prison at Sing Sing._ The New York State Prison is situated at Sing Sing, a village on the banks of the Hudson river, a few miles above the city.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The Dead Man, (who it will be recollected formerly made his escape from the prison,) on being returned there, after his capture by the two officers at Sydney's house, was locked in one of the cells, and left to his own not very agreeable reflections.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Showing how the Dead Man escaped from the State Prison at Sing Sing._ The New York State Prison is situated at Sing Sing, a village on the banks of the Hudson river, a few miles above the city.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The discipline is strict and severe, and the system one of hard labor and unbroken silence, with reference to any conversation among the convicts--though in respect to the last regulation, it is impossible to enforce it always, where so many men are brought together in the prison and workshops attached to it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had been sentenced to imprisonment for life; and as his conduct and character precluded all hope of his ever being made the object of executive clemency, he was certain to remain there during the rest of his days, unless he could again manage to escape; and this he determined to do, or perish in the attempt.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The Dead Man, (who it will be recollected formerly made his escape from the prison,) on being returned there, after his capture by the two officers at Sydney's house, was locked in one of the cells, and left to his own not very agreeable reflections.
perishverbUS /ˈperɪʃ/
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading He had been sentenced to imprisonment for life; and as his conduct and character precluded all hope of his ever being made the object of executive clemency, he was certain to remain there during the rest of his days, unless he could again manage to escape; and this he determined to do, or perish in the attempt.
precludedverbUS /prɪˈkluːdɪd/
past form of “preclude” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading He had been sentenced to imprisonment for life; and as his conduct and character precluded all hope of his ever being made the object of executive clemency, he was certain to remain there during the rest of his days, unless he could again manage to escape; and this he determined to do, or perish in the attempt.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading _Showing how the Dead Man escaped from the State Prison at Sing Sing._ The New York State Prison is situated at Sing Sing, a village on the banks of the Hudson river, a few miles above the city.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Being built in the strongest manner, it is deemed almost an impossibility for a prisoner to effect his escape from its massive walls.
recollectedverbUS /ˌrekəˈlektɪd/
past form of “recollect” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading The Dead Man, (who it will be recollected formerly made his escape from the prison,) on being returned there, after his capture by the two officers at Sydney's house, was locked in one of the cells, and left to his own not very agreeable reflections.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading The discipline is strict and severe, and the system one of hard labor and unbroken silence, with reference to any conversation among the convicts--though in respect to the last regulation, it is impossible to enforce it always, where so many men are brought together in the prison and workshops attached to it.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading The Dead Man, (who it will be recollected formerly made his escape from the prison,) on being returned there, after his capture by the two officers at Sydney's house, was locked in one of the cells, and left to his own not very agreeable reflections.
regulationnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃən/
an authoritative rule
From this reading The discipline is strict and severe, and the system one of hard labor and unbroken silence, with reference to any conversation among the convicts--though in respect to the last regulation, it is impossible to enforce it always, where so many men are brought together in the prison and workshops attached to it.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He had been sentenced to imprisonment for life; and as his conduct and character precluded all hope of his ever being made the object of executive clemency, he was certain to remain there during the rest of his days, unless he could again manage to escape; and this he determined to do, or perish in the attempt.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The discipline is strict and severe, and the system one of hard labor and unbroken silence, with reference to any conversation among the convicts--though in respect to the last regulation, it is impossible to enforce it always, where so many men are brought together in the prison and workshops attached to it.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He had been sentenced to imprisonment for life; and as his conduct and character precluded all hope of his ever being made the object of executive clemency, he was certain to remain there during the rest of his days, unless he could again manage to escape; and this he determined to do, or perish in the attempt.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The Dead Man, (who it will be recollected formerly made his escape from the prison,) on being returned there, after his capture by the two officers at Sydney's house, was locked in one of the cells, and left to his own not very agreeable reflections.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading _Showing how the Dead Man escaped from the State Prison at Sing Sing._ The New York State Prison is situated at Sing Sing, a village on the banks of the Hudson river, a few miles above the city.
sentencedverbUS /ˈsentənst/
past form of “sentence” — pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
From this reading He had been sentenced to imprisonment for life; and as his conduct and character precluded all hope of his ever being made the object of executive clemency, he was certain to remain there during the rest of his days, unless he could again manage to escape; and this he determined to do, or perish in the attempt.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading The discipline is strict and severe, and the system one of hard labor and unbroken silence, with reference to any conversation among the convicts--though in respect to the last regulation, it is impossible to enforce it always, where so many men are brought together in the prison and workshops attached to it.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading _Showing how the Dead Man escaped from the State Prison at Sing Sing._ The New York State Prison is situated at Sing Sing, a village on the banks of the Hudson river, a few miles above the city.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The discipline is strict and severe, and the system one of hard labor and unbroken silence, with reference to any conversation among the convicts--though in respect to the last regulation, it is impossible to enforce it always, where so many men are brought together in the prison and workshops attached to it.
deliver by singing
From this reading _Showing how the Dead Man escaped from the State Prison at Sing Sing._ The New York State Prison is situated at Sing Sing, a village on the banks of the Hudson river, a few miles above the city.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading _Showing how the Dead Man escaped from the State Prison at Sing Sing._ The New York State Prison is situated at Sing Sing, a village on the banks of the Hudson river, a few miles above the city.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The discipline is strict and severe, and the system one of hard labor and unbroken silence, with reference to any conversation among the convicts--though in respect to the last regulation, it is impossible to enforce it always, where so many men are brought together in the prison and workshops attached to it.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading _Showing how the Dead Man escaped from the State Prison at Sing Sing._ The New York State Prison is situated at Sing Sing, a village on the banks of the Hudson river, a few miles above the city.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading The discipline is strict and severe, and the system one of hard labor and unbroken silence, with reference to any conversation among the convicts--though in respect to the last regulation, it is impossible to enforce it always, where so many men are brought together in the prison and workshops attached to it.
strongestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋɡəst/
superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Being built in the strongest manner, it is deemed almost an impossibility for a prisoner to effect his escape from its massive walls.
Sydney'snounUS /ˈsɪdniz/
possessive form of “sydney” — the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
From this reading The Dead Man, (who it will be recollected formerly made his escape from the prison,) on being returned there, after his capture by the two officers at Sydney's house, was locked in one of the cells, and left to his own not very agreeable reflections.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading The discipline is strict and severe, and the system one of hard labor and unbroken silence, with reference to any conversation among the convicts--though in respect to the last regulation, it is impossible to enforce it always, where so many men are brought together in the prison and workshops attached to it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Showing how the Dead Man escaped from the State Prison at Sing Sing._ The New York State Prison is situated at Sing Sing, a village on the banks of the Hudson river, a few miles above the city.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Dead Man, (who it will be recollected formerly made his escape from the prison,) on being returned there, after his capture by the two officers at Sydney's house, was locked in one of the cells, and left to his own not very agreeable reflections.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had been sentenced to imprisonment for life; and as his conduct and character precluded all hope of his ever being made the object of executive clemency, he was certain to remain there during the rest of his days, unless he could again manage to escape; and this he determined to do, or perish in the attempt.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The discipline is strict and severe, and the system one of hard labor and unbroken silence, with reference to any conversation among the convicts--though in respect to the last regulation, it is impossible to enforce it always, where so many men are brought together in the prison and workshops attached to it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Being built in the strongest manner, it is deemed almost an impossibility for a prisoner to effect his escape from its massive walls.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The discipline is strict and severe, and the system one of hard labor and unbroken silence, with reference to any conversation among the convicts--though in respect to the last regulation, it is impossible to enforce it always, where so many men are brought together in the prison and workshops attached to it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Dead Man, (who it will be recollected formerly made his escape from the prison,) on being returned there, after his capture by the two officers at Sydney's house, was locked in one of the cells, and left to his own not very agreeable reflections.
unbrokenadjectiveUS /ənˈbroʊkən/
marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence
From this reading The discipline is strict and severe, and the system one of hard labor and unbroken silence, with reference to any conversation among the convicts--though in respect to the last regulation, it is impossible to enforce it always, where so many men are brought together in the prison and workshops attached to it.
except if; if not
From this reading He had been sentenced to imprisonment for life; and as his conduct and character precluded all hope of his ever being made the object of executive clemency, he was certain to remain there during the rest of his days, unless he could again manage to escape; and this he determined to do, or perish in the attempt.
precisely as stated
From this reading The Dead Man, (who it will be recollected formerly made his escape from the prison,) on being returned there, after his capture by the two officers at Sydney's house, was locked in one of the cells, and left to his own not very agreeable reflections.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading _Showing how the Dead Man escaped from the State Prison at Sing Sing._ The New York State Prison is situated at Sing Sing, a village on the banks of the Hudson river, a few miles above the city.
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 Being built in the strongest manner, it is deemed almost an impossibility for a prisoner to effect his escape from its massive walls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Dead Man, (who it will be recollected formerly made his escape from the prison,) on being returned there, after his capture by the two officers at Sydney's house, was locked in one of the cells, and left to his own not very agreeable reflections.
in or at the place that
From this reading The discipline is strict and severe, and the system one of hard labor and unbroken silence, with reference to any conversation among the convicts--though in respect to the last regulation, it is impossible to enforce it always, where so many men are brought together in the prison and workshops attached to it.
which person or people
From this reading The Dead Man, (who it will be recollected formerly made his escape from the prison,) on being returned there, after his capture by the two officers at Sydney's house, was locked in one of the cells, and left to his own not very agreeable reflections.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The Dead Man, (who it will be recollected formerly made his escape from the prison,) on being returned there, after his capture by the two officers at Sydney's house, was locked in one of the cells, and left to his own not very agreeable reflections.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The discipline is strict and severe, and the system one of hard labor and unbroken silence, with reference to any conversation among the convicts--though in respect to the last regulation, it is impossible to enforce it always, where so many men are brought together in the prison and workshops attached to it.
workshopsnounUS /ˈwɜːrkʃɑːps/
plural of “workshop” — small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done
From this reading The discipline is strict and severe, and the system one of hard labor and unbroken silence, with reference to any conversation among the convicts--though in respect to the last regulation, it is impossible to enforce it always, where so many men are brought together in the prison and workshops attached to it.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading _Showing how the Dead Man escaped from the State Prison at Sing Sing._ The New York State Prison is situated at Sing Sing, a village on the banks of the Hudson river, a few miles above the city.
