adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She handed me a copy of the Penal Code, and I was astonished to find how simple the course of procedure was compared with that of my own country.
aforethoughtadjectiveUS /əˈfɔːrθɑːt/
with planning and intention
From this reading The law held one degree of murder and that was with malice aforethought, but where a person killed a human being wantonly, without cause or malice, the homicide was committed to the Lunatic Asylum, and, after one year's imprisonment, deprived of the sexual organs, and if his or her conduct endangered the peace or safety of the community, were to be chloroformed.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The law held one degree of murder and that was with malice aforethought, but where a person killed a human being wantonly, without cause or malice, the homicide was committed to the Lunatic Asylum, and, after one year's imprisonment, deprived of the sexual organs, and if his or her conduct endangered the peace or safety of the community, were to be chloroformed.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Felonies ranked in the following order: Murder, Rape, Incest and crimes against nature, Arson, Robbery, Assault to Murder, Manslaughter, Mayhem, Bribery, Larceny and Perjury.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the following week I called on the Minister of Justice and informed her of my desire to learn the workings of her Department.
ArsonnounUS /ˈɑːrsən/
malicious burning to destroy property
From this reading Felonies ranked in the following order: Murder, Rape, Incest and crimes against nature, Arson, Robbery, Assault to Murder, Manslaughter, Mayhem, Bribery, Larceny and Perjury.
AssaultnounUS /əˈsɔːlt/
close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading Felonies ranked in the following order: Murder, Rape, Incest and crimes against nature, Arson, Robbery, Assault to Murder, Manslaughter, Mayhem, Bribery, Larceny and Perjury.
astonishedadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃt/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading She handed me a copy of the Penal Code, and I was astonished to find how simple the course of procedure was compared with that of my own country.
AsylumnounUS /əˈsaɪləm/
a shelter from danger or hardship
From this reading The law held one degree of murder and that was with malice aforethought, but where a person killed a human being wantonly, without cause or malice, the homicide was committed to the Lunatic Asylum, and, after one year's imprisonment, deprived of the sexual organs, and if his or her conduct endangered the peace or safety of the community, were to be chloroformed.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The law held one degree of murder and that was with malice aforethought, but where a person killed a human being wantonly, without cause or malice, the homicide was committed to the Lunatic Asylum, and, after one year's imprisonment, deprived of the sexual organs, and if his or her conduct endangered the peace or safety of the community, were to be chloroformed.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The law held one degree of murder and that was with malice aforethought, but where a person killed a human being wantonly, without cause or malice, the homicide was committed to the Lunatic Asylum, and, after one year's imprisonment, deprived of the sexual organs, and if his or her conduct endangered the peace or safety of the community, were to be chloroformed.
BriberynounUS /ˈbraɪbəri/
the practice of offering something (usually money) in order to gain an illicit advantage
From this reading Felonies ranked in the following order: Murder, Rape, Incest and crimes against nature, Arson, Robbery, Assault to Murder, Manslaughter, Mayhem, Bribery, Larceny and Perjury.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The law held one degree of murder and that was with malice aforethought, but where a person killed a human being wantonly, without cause or malice, the homicide was committed to the Lunatic Asylum, and, after one year's imprisonment, deprived of the sexual organs, and if his or her conduct endangered the peace or safety of the community, were to be chloroformed.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading During the following week I called on the Minister of Justice and informed her of my desire to learn the workings of her Department.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The law held one degree of murder and that was with malice aforethought, but where a person killed a human being wantonly, without cause or malice, the homicide was committed to the Lunatic Asylum, and, after one year's imprisonment, deprived of the sexual organs, and if his or her conduct endangered the peace or safety of the community, were to be chloroformed.
chloroformed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The law held one degree of murder and that was with malice aforethought, but where a person killed a human being wantonly, without cause or malice, the homicide was committed to the Lunatic Asylum, and, after one year's imprisonment, deprived of the sexual organs, and if his or her conduct endangered the peace or safety of the community, were to be chloroformed.
CodenounUS /koʊd/
a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)
From this reading She handed me a copy of the Penal Code, and I was astonished to find how simple the course of procedure was compared with that of my own country.
committedadjectiveUS /kəˈmɪtɪd/
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading The law held one degree of murder and that was with malice aforethought, but where a person killed a human being wantonly, without cause or malice, the homicide was committed to the Lunatic Asylum, and, after one year's imprisonment, deprived of the sexual organs, and if his or her conduct endangered the peace or safety of the community, were to be chloroformed.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading The law held one degree of murder and that was with malice aforethought, but where a person killed a human being wantonly, without cause or malice, the homicide was committed to the Lunatic Asylum, and, after one year's imprisonment, deprived of the sexual organs, and if his or her conduct endangered the peace or safety of the community, were to be chloroformed.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading She handed me a copy of the Penal Code, and I was astonished to find how simple the course of procedure was compared with that of my own country.
conductverbUS /ˈkɑːndəkt/
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The law held one degree of murder and that was with malice aforethought, but where a person killed a human being wantonly, without cause or malice, the homicide was committed to the Lunatic Asylum, and, after one year's imprisonment, deprived of the sexual organs, and if his or her conduct endangered the peace or safety of the community, were to be chloroformed.
copynounUS /ˈkɑːpi/
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading She handed me a copy of the Penal Code, and I was astonished to find how simple the course of procedure was compared with that of my own country.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading She handed me a copy of the Penal Code, and I was astonished to find how simple the course of procedure was compared with that of my own country.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading She handed me a copy of the Penal Code, and I was astonished to find how simple the course of procedure was compared with that of my own country.
crimesnounUS /kraɪmz/
plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Felonies ranked in the following order: Murder, Rape, Incest and crimes against nature, Arson, Robbery, Assault to Murder, Manslaughter, Mayhem, Bribery, Larceny and Perjury.
degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The law held one degree of murder and that was with malice aforethought, but where a person killed a human being wantonly, without cause or malice, the homicide was committed to the Lunatic Asylum, and, after one year's imprisonment, deprived of the sexual organs, and if his or her conduct endangered the peace or safety of the community, were to be chloroformed.
DEPARTMENTnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.
deprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
From this reading The law held one degree of murder and that was with malice aforethought, but where a person killed a human being wantonly, without cause or malice, the homicide was committed to the Lunatic Asylum, and, after one year's imprisonment, deprived of the sexual organs, and if his or her conduct endangered the peace or safety of the community, were to be chloroformed.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading During the following week I called on the Minister of Justice and informed her of my desire to learn the workings of her Department.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the following week I called on the Minister of Justice and informed her of my desire to learn the workings of her Department.
endangeredadjectiveUS /enˈdeɪndʒərd/
(of flora or fauna) in imminent danger of extinction
From this reading The law held one degree of murder and that was with malice aforethought, but where a person killed a human being wantonly, without cause or malice, the homicide was committed to the Lunatic Asylum, and, after one year's imprisonment, deprived of the sexual organs, and if his or her conduct endangered the peace or safety of the community, were to be chloroformed.
FeloniesnounUS /ˈfeləniz/
plural of “felony” — a serious crime (such as murder or arson)
From this reading Felonies ranked in the following order: Murder, Rape, Incest and crimes against nature, Arson, Robbery, Assault to Murder, Manslaughter, Mayhem, Bribery, Larceny and Perjury.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading She handed me a copy of the Penal Code, and I was astonished to find how simple the course of procedure was compared with that of my own country.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading During the following week I called on the Minister of Justice and informed her of my desire to learn the workings of her Department.
handedadjectiveUS /ˈhændəd/
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading She handed me a copy of the Penal Code, and I was astonished to find how simple the course of procedure was compared with that of my own country.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The law held one degree of murder and that was with malice aforethought, but where a person killed a human being wantonly, without cause or malice, the homicide was committed to the Lunatic Asylum, and, after one year's imprisonment, deprived of the sexual organs, and if his or her conduct endangered the peace or safety of the community, were to be chloroformed.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading During the following week I called on the Minister of Justice and informed her of my desire to learn the workings of her Department.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The law held one degree of murder and that was with malice aforethought, but where a person killed a human being wantonly, without cause or malice, the homicide was committed to the Lunatic Asylum, and, after one year's imprisonment, deprived of the sexual organs, and if his or her conduct endangered the peace or safety of the community, were to be chloroformed.
homicidenounUS /ˈhɑːməsaɪd/
the killing of a human being by another human being
From this reading The law held one degree of murder and that was with malice aforethought, but where a person killed a human being wantonly, without cause or malice, the homicide was committed to the Lunatic Asylum, and, after one year's imprisonment, deprived of the sexual organs, and if his or her conduct endangered the peace or safety of the community, were to be chloroformed.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She handed me a copy of the Penal Code, and I was astonished to find how simple the course of procedure was compared with that of my own country.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The law held one degree of murder and that was with malice aforethought, but where a person killed a human being wantonly, without cause or malice, the homicide was committed to the Lunatic Asylum, and, after one year's imprisonment, deprived of the sexual organs, and if his or her conduct endangered the peace or safety of the community, were to be chloroformed.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading During the following week I called on the Minister of Justice and informed her of my desire to learn the workings of her Department.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The law held one degree of murder and that was with malice aforethought, but where a person killed a human being wantonly, without cause or malice, the homicide was committed to the Lunatic Asylum, and, after one year's imprisonment, deprived of the sexual organs, and if his or her conduct endangered the peace or safety of the community, were to be chloroformed.
imprisonmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
From this reading The law held one degree of murder and that was with malice aforethought, but where a person killed a human being wantonly, without cause or malice, the homicide was committed to the Lunatic Asylum, and, after one year's imprisonment, deprived of the sexual organs, and if his or her conduct endangered the peace or safety of the community, were to be chloroformed.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Felonies ranked in the following order: Murder, Rape, Incest and crimes against nature, Arson, Robbery, Assault to Murder, Manslaughter, Mayhem, Bribery, Larceny and Perjury.
IncestnounUS /ˈɪnsest/
sexual intercourse between persons too closely related to marry (as between a parent and a child)
From this reading Felonies ranked in the following order: Murder, Rape, Incest and crimes against nature, Arson, Robbery, Assault to Murder, Manslaughter, Mayhem, Bribery, Larceny and Perjury.
informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/
having much knowledge or education
From this reading During the following week I called on the Minister of Justice and informed her of my desire to learn the workings of her Department.
JUSTICEnounUS /ˈdʒʌstəs/
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.
killedverbUS /kɪld/
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading The law held one degree of murder and that was with malice aforethought, but where a person killed a human being wantonly, without cause or malice, the homicide was committed to the Lunatic Asylum, and, after one year's imprisonment, deprived of the sexual organs, and if his or her conduct endangered the peace or safety of the community, were to be chloroformed.
LarcenynounUS /ˈlɑːrsəni/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading Felonies ranked in the following order: Murder, Rape, Incest and crimes against nature, Arson, Robbery, Assault to Murder, Manslaughter, Mayhem, Bribery, Larceny and Perjury.
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading The law held one degree of murder and that was with malice aforethought, but where a person killed a human being wantonly, without cause or malice, the homicide was committed to the Lunatic Asylum, and, after one year's imprisonment, deprived of the sexual organs, and if his or her conduct endangered the peace or safety of the community, were to be chloroformed.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading During the following week I called on the Minister of Justice and informed her of my desire to learn the workings of her Department.
LunaticadjectiveUS /ˈluːnətɪk/
insane and believed to be affected by the phases of the moon
From this reading The law held one degree of murder and that was with malice aforethought, but where a person killed a human being wantonly, without cause or malice, the homicide was committed to the Lunatic Asylum, and, after one year's imprisonment, deprived of the sexual organs, and if his or her conduct endangered the peace or safety of the community, were to be chloroformed.
malicenounUS /ˈmæləs/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading The law held one degree of murder and that was with malice aforethought, but where a person killed a human being wantonly, without cause or malice, the homicide was committed to the Lunatic Asylum, and, after one year's imprisonment, deprived of the sexual organs, and if his or her conduct endangered the peace or safety of the community, were to be chloroformed.
ManslaughternounUS /ˈmænslɔːtər/
homicide without malice aforethought
From this reading Felonies ranked in the following order: Murder, Rape, Incest and crimes against nature, Arson, Robbery, Assault to Murder, Manslaughter, Mayhem, Bribery, Larceny and Perjury.
MayhemnounUS /ˈmeɪhem/
the willful and unlawful crippling or mutilation of another person
From this reading Felonies ranked in the following order: Murder, Rape, Incest and crimes against nature, Arson, Robbery, Assault to Murder, Manslaughter, Mayhem, Bribery, Larceny and Perjury.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She handed me a copy of the Penal Code, and I was astonished to find how simple the course of procedure was compared with that of my own country.
MinisternounUS /ˈmɪnəstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading During the following week I called on the Minister of Justice and informed her of my desire to learn the workings of her Department.
MurderverbUS /ˈmɜːrdər/
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading Felonies ranked in the following order: Murder, Rape, Incest and crimes against nature, Arson, Robbery, Assault to Murder, Manslaughter, Mayhem, Bribery, Larceny and Perjury.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading During the following week I called on the Minister of Justice and informed her of my desire to learn the workings of her Department.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Felonies ranked in the following order: Murder, Rape, Incest and crimes against nature, Arson, Robbery, Assault to Murder, Manslaughter, Mayhem, Bribery, Larceny and Perjury.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading During the following week I called on the Minister of Justice and informed her of my desire to learn the workings of her Department.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The law held one degree of murder and that was with malice aforethought, but where a person killed a human being wantonly, without cause or malice, the homicide was committed to the Lunatic Asylum, and, after one year's imprisonment, deprived of the sexual organs, and if his or her conduct endangered the peace or safety of the community, were to be chloroformed.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The law held one degree of murder and that was with malice aforethought, but where a person killed a human being wantonly, without cause or malice, the homicide was committed to the Lunatic Asylum, and, after one year's imprisonment, deprived of the sexual organs, and if his or her conduct endangered the peace or safety of the community, were to be chloroformed.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Felonies ranked in the following order: Murder, Rape, Incest and crimes against nature, Arson, Robbery, Assault to Murder, Manslaughter, Mayhem, Bribery, Larceny and Perjury.
organsnounUS /ˈɔːrɡənz/
edible viscera of a butchered animal
From this reading The law held one degree of murder and that was with malice aforethought, but where a person killed a human being wantonly, without cause or malice, the homicide was committed to the Lunatic Asylum, and, after one year's imprisonment, deprived of the sexual organs, and if his or her conduct endangered the peace or safety of the community, were to be chloroformed.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She handed me a copy of the Penal Code, and I was astonished to find how simple the course of procedure was compared with that of my own country.
peacenounUS /piːs/
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading The law held one degree of murder and that was with malice aforethought, but where a person killed a human being wantonly, without cause or malice, the homicide was committed to the Lunatic Asylum, and, after one year's imprisonment, deprived of the sexual organs, and if his or her conduct endangered the peace or safety of the community, were to be chloroformed.
PenaladjectiveUS /ˈpiːnəl/
of or relating to punishment
From this reading She handed me a copy of the Penal Code, and I was astonished to find how simple the course of procedure was compared with that of my own country.
PerjurynounUS /ˈpɜːrdʒəri/
criminal offense of making false statements under oath
From this reading Felonies ranked in the following order: Murder, Rape, Incest and crimes against nature, Arson, Robbery, Assault to Murder, Manslaughter, Mayhem, Bribery, Larceny and Perjury.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading The law held one degree of murder and that was with malice aforethought, but where a person killed a human being wantonly, without cause or malice, the homicide was committed to the Lunatic Asylum, and, after one year's imprisonment, deprived of the sexual organs, and if his or her conduct endangered the peace or safety of the community, were to be chloroformed.
procedurenounUS /prəˈsiːdʒər/
a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading She handed me a copy of the Penal Code, and I was astonished to find how simple the course of procedure was compared with that of my own country.
rankedadjectiveUS /ræŋkt/
arranged in a sequence of grades or ranks
From this reading Felonies ranked in the following order: Murder, Rape, Incest and crimes against nature, Arson, Robbery, Assault to Murder, Manslaughter, Mayhem, Bribery, Larceny and Perjury.
RapeverbUS /reɪp/
force (someone) to have sex against their will
From this reading Felonies ranked in the following order: Murder, Rape, Incest and crimes against nature, Arson, Robbery, Assault to Murder, Manslaughter, Mayhem, Bribery, Larceny and Perjury.
RobberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading Felonies ranked in the following order: Murder, Rape, Incest and crimes against nature, Arson, Robbery, Assault to Murder, Manslaughter, Mayhem, Bribery, Larceny and Perjury.
safetynounUS /ˈseɪfti/
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading The law held one degree of murder and that was with malice aforethought, but where a person killed a human being wantonly, without cause or malice, the homicide was committed to the Lunatic Asylum, and, after one year's imprisonment, deprived of the sexual organs, and if his or her conduct endangered the peace or safety of the community, were to be chloroformed.
sexualadjectiveUS /ˈsekʃuːəl/
of or relating to or characterized by sexuality
From this reading The law held one degree of murder and that was with malice aforethought, but where a person killed a human being wantonly, without cause or malice, the homicide was committed to the Lunatic Asylum, and, after one year's imprisonment, deprived of the sexual organs, and if his or her conduct endangered the peace or safety of the community, were to be chloroformed.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She handed me a copy of the Penal Code, and I was astonished to find how simple the course of procedure was compared with that of my own country.
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading She handed me a copy of the Penal Code, and I was astonished to find how simple the course of procedure was compared with that of my own country.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She handed me a copy of the Penal Code, and I was astonished to find how simple the course of procedure was compared with that of my own country.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the following week I called on the Minister of Justice and informed her of my desire to learn the workings of her Department.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the following week I called on the Minister of Justice and informed her of my desire to learn the workings of her Department.
wantonlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːntənli/
in a wanton manner
From this reading The law held one degree of murder and that was with malice aforethought, but where a person killed a human being wantonly, without cause or malice, the homicide was committed to the Lunatic Asylum, and, after one year's imprisonment, deprived of the sexual organs, and if his or her conduct endangered the peace or safety of the community, were to be chloroformed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She handed me a copy of the Penal Code, and I was astonished to find how simple the course of procedure was compared with that of my own country.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading During the following week I called on the Minister of Justice and informed her of my desire to learn the workings of her Department.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The law held one degree of murder and that was with malice aforethought, but where a person killed a human being wantonly, without cause or malice, the homicide was committed to the Lunatic Asylum, and, after one year's imprisonment, deprived of the sexual organs, and if his or her conduct endangered the peace or safety of the community, were to be chloroformed.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading The law held one degree of murder and that was with malice aforethought, but where a person killed a human being wantonly, without cause or malice, the homicide was committed to the Lunatic Asylum, and, after one year's imprisonment, deprived of the sexual organs, and if his or her conduct endangered the peace or safety of the community, were to be chloroformed.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She handed me a copy of the Penal Code, and I was astonished to find how simple the course of procedure was compared with that of my own country.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The law held one degree of murder and that was with malice aforethought, but where a person killed a human being wantonly, without cause or malice, the homicide was committed to the Lunatic Asylum, and, after one year's imprisonment, deprived of the sexual organs, and if his or her conduct endangered the peace or safety of the community, were to be chloroformed.
workingsnounUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋz/
the internal mechanism of a device
From this reading During the following week I called on the Minister of Justice and informed her of my desire to learn the workings of her Department.
year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The law held one degree of murder and that was with malice aforethought, but where a person killed a human being wantonly, without cause or malice, the homicide was committed to the Lunatic Asylum, and, after one year's imprisonment, deprived of the sexual organs, and if his or her conduct endangered the peace or safety of the community, were to be chloroformed.
