used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With the gloom of a prison, above and around, He lay down at night, like a child to its sleep;-- His soul was at rest and his faith was profound, His anchor was strong and God's mercy is deep!
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading With the gloom of a prison, above and around, He lay down at night, like a child to its sleep;-- His soul was at rest and his faith was profound, His anchor was strong and God's mercy is deep!
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading With the gloom of a prison, above and around, He lay down at night, like a child to its sleep;-- His soul was at rest and his faith was profound, His anchor was strong and God's mercy is deep!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With the gloom of a prison, above and around, He lay down at night, like a child to its sleep;-- His soul was at rest and his faith was profound, His anchor was strong and God's mercy is deep!
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading If there is any portion of the city prison more cheerful than another, it is the double line of cells looking upon Elm street.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If there is any portion of the city prison more cheerful than another, it is the double line of cells looking upon Elm street.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The walls that form this spacious parade-ground are pierced with cells up to the very skylights.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading With the gloom of a prison, above and around, He lay down at night, like a child to its sleep;-- His soul was at rest and his faith was profound, His anchor was strong and God's mercy is deep!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With the gloom of a prison, above and around, He lay down at night, like a child to its sleep;-- His soul was at rest and his faith was profound, His anchor was strong and God's mercy is deep!
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Plenty of pure light pours in through the glazed roof, filling the space open from pavement to ceiling, with a pleasant atmosphere.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading Plenty of pure light pours in through the glazed roof, filling the space open from pavement to ceiling, with a pleasant atmosphere.
cellsnounUS /selz/
plural of “cell” — any small compartment
From this reading If there is any portion of the city prison more cheerful than another, it is the double line of cells looking upon Elm street.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading If there is any portion of the city prison more cheerful than another, it is the double line of cells looking upon Elm street.
a young person of either sex
From this reading With the gloom of a prison, above and around, He lay down at night, like a child to its sleep;-- His soul was at rest and his faith was profound, His anchor was strong and God's mercy is deep!
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading If there is any portion of the city prison more cheerful than another, it is the double line of cells looking upon Elm street.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading With the gloom of a prison, above and around, He lay down at night, like a child to its sleep;-- His soul was at rest and his faith was profound, His anchor was strong and God's mercy is deep!
increase twofold
From this reading If there is any portion of the city prison more cheerful than another, it is the double line of cells looking upon Elm street.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading With the gloom of a prison, above and around, He lay down at night, like a child to its sleep;-- His soul was at rest and his faith was profound, His anchor was strong and God's mercy is deep!
ElmnounUS /elm/
any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading If there is any portion of the city prison more cheerful than another, it is the double line of cells looking upon Elm street.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading With the gloom of a prison, above and around, He lay down at night, like a child to its sleep;-- His soul was at rest and his faith was profound, His anchor was strong and God's mercy is deep!
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading Plenty of pure light pours in through the glazed roof, filling the space open from pavement to ceiling, with a pleasant atmosphere.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST NIGHT IN PRISON.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The walls that form this spacious parade-ground are pierced with cells up to the very skylights.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Plenty of pure light pours in through the glazed roof, filling the space open from pavement to ceiling, with a pleasant atmosphere.
glazedadjectiveUS /ɡleɪzd/
(used of eyes) lacking liveliness
From this reading Plenty of pure light pours in through the glazed roof, filling the space open from pavement to ceiling, with a pleasant atmosphere.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading With the gloom of a prison, above and around, He lay down at night, like a child to its sleep;-- His soul was at rest and his faith was profound, His anchor was strong and God's mercy is deep!
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading With the gloom of a prison, above and around, He lay down at night, like a child to its sleep;-- His soul was at rest and his faith was profound, His anchor was strong and God's mercy is deep!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With the gloom of a prison, above and around, He lay down at night, like a child to its sleep;-- His soul was at rest and his faith was profound, His anchor was strong and God's mercy is deep!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With the gloom of a prison, above and around, He lay down at night, like a child to its sleep;-- His soul was at rest and his faith was profound, His anchor was strong and God's mercy is deep!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If there is any portion of the city prison more cheerful than another, it is the double line of cells looking upon Elm street.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FIRST NIGHT IN PRISON.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With the gloom of a prison, above and around, He lay down at night, like a child to its sleep;-- His soul was at rest and his faith was profound, His anchor was strong and God's mercy is deep!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If there is any portion of the city prison more cheerful than another, it is the double line of cells looking upon Elm street.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading With the gloom of a prison, above and around, He lay down at night, like a child to its sleep;-- His soul was at rest and his faith was profound, His anchor was strong and God's mercy is deep!
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading With the gloom of a prison, above and around, He lay down at night, like a child to its sleep;-- His soul was at rest and his faith was profound, His anchor was strong and God's mercy is deep!
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Plenty of pure light pours in through the glazed roof, filling the space open from pavement to ceiling, with a pleasant atmosphere.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading With the gloom of a prison, above and around, He lay down at night, like a child to its sleep;-- His soul was at rest and his faith was profound, His anchor was strong and God's mercy is deep!
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading If there is any portion of the city prison more cheerful than another, it is the double line of cells looking upon Elm street.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading If there is any portion of the city prison more cheerful than another, it is the double line of cells looking upon Elm street.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading With the gloom of a prison, above and around, He lay down at night, like a child to its sleep;-- His soul was at rest and his faith was profound, His anchor was strong and God's mercy is deep!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If there is any portion of the city prison more cheerful than another, it is the double line of cells looking upon Elm street.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE FIRST NIGHT IN PRISON.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With the gloom of a prison, above and around, He lay down at night, like a child to its sleep;-- His soul was at rest and his faith was profound, His anchor was strong and God's mercy is deep!
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Plenty of pure light pours in through the glazed roof, filling the space open from pavement to ceiling, with a pleasant atmosphere.
parade-ground
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From this reading The walls that form this spacious parade-ground are pierced with cells up to the very skylights.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading Plenty of pure light pours in through the glazed roof, filling the space open from pavement to ceiling, with a pleasant atmosphere.
piercedadjectiveUS /pɪrst/
having a hole cut through
From this reading The walls that form this spacious parade-ground are pierced with cells up to the very skylights.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Plenty of pure light pours in through the glazed roof, filling the space open from pavement to ceiling, with a pleasant atmosphere.
a full supply
From this reading Plenty of pure light pours in through the glazed roof, filling the space open from pavement to ceiling, with a pleasant atmosphere.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading If there is any portion of the city prison more cheerful than another, it is the double line of cells looking upon Elm street.
poursverbUS /pɔːrz/
third-person singular of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading Plenty of pure light pours in through the glazed roof, filling the space open from pavement to ceiling, with a pleasant atmosphere.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading THE FIRST NIGHT IN PRISON.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading With the gloom of a prison, above and around, He lay down at night, like a child to its sleep;-- His soul was at rest and his faith was profound, His anchor was strong and God's mercy is deep!
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading Plenty of pure light pours in through the glazed roof, filling the space open from pavement to ceiling, with a pleasant atmosphere.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading With the gloom of a prison, above and around, He lay down at night, like a child to its sleep;-- His soul was at rest and his faith was profound, His anchor was strong and God's mercy is deep!
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Plenty of pure light pours in through the glazed roof, filling the space open from pavement to ceiling, with a pleasant atmosphere.
skylightsnounUS /ˈskaɪlaɪts/
plural of “skylight” — a window in a roof to admit daylight
From this reading The walls that form this spacious parade-ground are pierced with cells up to the very skylights.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading With the gloom of a prison, above and around, He lay down at night, like a child to its sleep;-- His soul was at rest and his faith was profound, His anchor was strong and God's mercy is deep!
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading With the gloom of a prison, above and around, He lay down at night, like a child to its sleep;-- His soul was at rest and his faith was profound, His anchor was strong and God's mercy is deep!
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Plenty of pure light pours in through the glazed roof, filling the space open from pavement to ceiling, with a pleasant atmosphere.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading The walls that form this spacious parade-ground are pierced with cells up to the very skylights.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading If there is any portion of the city prison more cheerful than another, it is the double line of cells looking upon Elm street.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading With the gloom of a prison, above and around, He lay down at night, like a child to its sleep;-- His soul was at rest and his faith was profound, His anchor was strong and God's mercy is deep!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If there is any portion of the city prison more cheerful than another, it is the double line of cells looking upon Elm street.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The walls that form this spacious parade-ground are pierced with cells up to the very skylights.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST NIGHT IN PRISON.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If there is any portion of the city prison more cheerful than another, it is the double line of cells looking upon Elm street.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The walls that form this spacious parade-ground are pierced with cells up to the very skylights.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Plenty of pure light pours in through the glazed roof, filling the space open from pavement to ceiling, with a pleasant atmosphere.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With the gloom of a prison, above and around, He lay down at night, like a child to its sleep;-- His soul was at rest and his faith was profound, His anchor was strong and God's mercy is deep!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The walls that form this spacious parade-ground are pierced with cells up to the very skylights.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading If there is any portion of the city prison more cheerful than another, it is the double line of cells looking upon Elm street.
precisely as stated
From this reading The walls that form this spacious parade-ground are pierced with cells up to the very skylights.
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 The walls that form this spacious parade-ground are pierced with cells up to the very skylights.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With the gloom of a prison, above and around, He lay down at night, like a child to its sleep;-- His soul was at rest and his faith was profound, His anchor was strong and God's mercy is deep!
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the gloom of a prison, above and around, He lay down at night, like a child to its sleep;-- His soul was at rest and his faith was profound, His anchor was strong and God's mercy is deep!
