Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading Harry's place of confinement was a cell leading off a guardroom of the Train Bands.

-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Upon one occasion the preacher, a small, sallow-visaged man, looked into the cell at the termination of his discourse, and seeing Harry asleep on his truckle bed, awoke him, and lectured him severely on the wickedness of allowing such precious opportunities to pass.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Occasionally the door was left open, as some five or six men were always there, and Harry could see through the open door the citizens of London training at arms.

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

From this reading Occasionally the door was left open, as some five or six men were always there, and Harry could see through the open door the citizens of London training at arms.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Occasionally the door was left open, as some five or six men were always there, and Harry could see through the open door the citizens of London training at arms.

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

From this reading Occasionally the door was left open, as some five or six men were always there, and Harry could see through the open door the citizens of London training at arms.

in a state of sleep

From this reading Upon one occasion the preacher, a small, sallow-visaged man, looked into the cell at the termination of his discourse, and seeing Harry asleep on his truckle bed, awoke him, and lectured him severely on the wickedness of allowing such precious opportunities to pass.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Occasionally the door was left open, as some five or six men were always there, and Harry could see through the open door the citizens of London training at arms.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Several preachers were in the habit of coming each day to discourse to those on guard, and so while away the time, and upon these occasions the door was generally left open, in order that the prisoner might be edified by the sermons.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading Upon one occasion the preacher, a small, sallow-visaged man, looked into the cell at the termination of his discourse, and seeing Harry asleep on his truckle bed, awoke him, and lectured him severely on the wickedness of allowing such precious opportunities to pass.

plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading Harry's place of confinement was a cell leading off a guardroom of the Train Bands.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Several preachers were in the habit of coming each day to discourse to those on guard, and so while away the time, and upon these occasions the door was generally left open, in order that the prisoner might be edified by the sermons.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Upon one occasion the preacher, a small, sallow-visaged man, looked into the cell at the termination of his discourse, and seeing Harry asleep on his truckle bed, awoke him, and lectured him severely on the wickedness of allowing such precious opportunities to pass.

the act of breaking something

From this reading BREAKING PRISON.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Several preachers were in the habit of coming each day to discourse to those on guard, and so while away the time, and upon these occasions the door was generally left open, in order that the prisoner might be edified by the sermons.

A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.

From this reading Harry's place of confinement was a cell leading off a guardroom of the Train Bands.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading Occasionally the door was left open, as some five or six men were always there, and Harry could see through the open door the citizens of London training at arms.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Several preachers were in the habit of coming each day to discourse to those on guard, and so while away the time, and upon these occasions the door was generally left open, in order that the prisoner might be edified by the sermons.

concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child

From this reading Harry's place of confinement was a cell leading off a guardroom of the Train Bands.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Occasionally the door was left open, as some five or six men were always there, and Harry could see through the open door the citizens of London training at arms.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Several preachers were in the habit of coming each day to discourse to those on guard, and so while away the time, and upon these occasions the door was generally left open, in order that the prisoner might be edified by the sermons.

extended verbal expression in speech or writing

From this reading Several preachers were in the habit of coming each day to discourse to those on guard, and so while away the time, and upon these occasions the door was generally left open, in order that the prisoner might be edified by the sermons.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Occasionally the door was left open, as some five or six men were always there, and Harry could see through the open door the citizens of London training at arms.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Several preachers were in the habit of coming each day to discourse to those on guard, and so while away the time, and upon these occasions the door was generally left open, in order that the prisoner might be edified by the sermons.

instructed and encouraged in moral, intellectual, and spiritual improvement

From this reading Several preachers were in the habit of coming each day to discourse to those on guard, and so while away the time, and upon these occasions the door was generally left open, in order that the prisoner might be edified by the sermons.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Occasionally the door was left open, as some five or six men were always there, and Harry could see through the open door the citizens of London training at arms.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Several preachers were in the habit of coming each day to discourse to those on guard, and so while away the time, and upon these occasions the door was generally left open, in order that the prisoner might be edified by the sermons.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Several preachers were in the habit of coming each day to discourse to those on guard, and so while away the time, and upon these occasions the door was generally left open, in order that the prisoner might be edified by the sermons.

a cell in which soldiers who are prisoners are confined

From this reading Harry's place of confinement was a cell leading off a guardroom of the Train Bands.

an established custom

From this reading Several preachers were in the habit of coming each day to discourse to those on guard, and so while away the time, and upon these occasions the door was generally left open, in order that the prisoner might be edified by the sermons.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading Occasionally the door was left open, as some five or six men were always there, and Harry could see through the open door the citizens of London training at arms.

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From this reading Harry's place of confinement was a cell leading off a guardroom of the Train Bands.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Upon one occasion the preacher, a small, sallow-visaged man, looked into the cell at the termination of his discourse, and seeing Harry asleep on his truckle bed, awoke him, and lectured him severely on the wickedness of allowing such precious opportunities to pass.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Upon one occasion the preacher, a small, sallow-visaged man, looked into the cell at the termination of his discourse, and seeing Harry asleep on his truckle bed, awoke him, and lectured him severely on the wickedness of allowing such precious opportunities to pass.

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

From this reading Several preachers were in the habit of coming each day to discourse to those on guard, and so while away the time, and upon these occasions the door was generally left open, in order that the prisoner might be edified by the sermons.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Upon one occasion the preacher, a small, sallow-visaged man, looked into the cell at the termination of his discourse, and seeing Harry asleep on his truckle bed, awoke him, and lectured him severely on the wickedness of allowing such precious opportunities to pass.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Harry's place of confinement was a cell leading off a guardroom of the Train Bands.

past form of “lecture” — deliver a lecture or talk

From this reading Upon one occasion the preacher, a small, sallow-visaged man, looked into the cell at the termination of his discourse, and seeing Harry asleep on his truckle bed, awoke him, and lectured him severely on the wickedness of allowing such precious opportunities to pass.

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 Occasionally the door was left open, as some five or six men were always there, and Harry could see through the open door the citizens of London training at arms.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Occasionally the door was left open, as some five or six men were always there, and Harry could see through the open door the citizens of London training at arms.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Upon one occasion the preacher, a small, sallow-visaged man, looked into the cell at the termination of his discourse, and seeing Harry asleep on his truckle bed, awoke him, and lectured him severely on the wickedness of allowing such precious opportunities to pass.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Upon one occasion the preacher, a small, sallow-visaged man, looked into the cell at the termination of his discourse, and seeing Harry asleep on his truckle bed, awoke him, and lectured him severely on the wickedness of allowing such precious opportunities to pass.

the force of workers available

From this reading Occasionally the door was left open, as some five or six men were always there, and Harry could see through the open door the citizens of London training at arms.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Several preachers were in the habit of coming each day to discourse to those on guard, and so while away the time, and upon these occasions the door was generally left open, in order that the prisoner might be edified by the sermons.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Upon one occasion the preacher, a small, sallow-visaged man, looked into the cell at the termination of his discourse, and seeing Harry asleep on his truckle bed, awoke him, and lectured him severely on the wickedness of allowing such precious opportunities to pass.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Occasionally the door was left open, as some five or six men were always there, and Harry could see through the open door the citizens of London training at arms.

something you have to do

From this reading Several preachers were in the habit of coming each day to discourse to those on guard, and so while away the time, and upon these occasions the door was generally left open, in order that the prisoner might be edified by the sermons.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Harry's place of confinement was a cell leading off a guardroom of the Train Bands.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Harry's place of confinement was a cell leading off a guardroom of the Train Bands.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Several preachers were in the habit of coming each day to discourse to those on guard, and so while away the time, and upon these occasions the door was generally left open, in order that the prisoner might be edified by the sermons.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Upon one occasion the preacher, a small, sallow-visaged man, looked into the cell at the termination of his discourse, and seeing Harry asleep on his truckle bed, awoke him, and lectured him severely on the wickedness of allowing such precious opportunities to pass.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Occasionally the door was left open, as some five or six men were always there, and Harry could see through the open door the citizens of London training at arms.

plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Upon one occasion the preacher, a small, sallow-visaged man, looked into the cell at the termination of his discourse, and seeing Harry asleep on his truckle bed, awoke him, and lectured him severely on the wickedness of allowing such precious opportunities to pass.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Occasionally the door was left open, as some five or six men were always there, and Harry could see through the open door the citizens of London training at arms.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Several preachers were in the habit of coming each day to discourse to those on guard, and so while away the time, and upon these occasions the door was generally left open, in order that the prisoner might be edified by the sermons.

go across or through

From this reading Upon one occasion the preacher, a small, sallow-visaged man, looked into the cell at the termination of his discourse, and seeing Harry asleep on his truckle bed, awoke him, and lectured him severely on the wickedness of allowing such precious opportunities to pass.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Harry's place of confinement was a cell leading off a guardroom of the Train Bands.

someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel

From this reading Upon one occasion the preacher, a small, sallow-visaged man, looked into the cell at the termination of his discourse, and seeing Harry asleep on his truckle bed, awoke him, and lectured him severely on the wickedness of allowing such precious opportunities to pass.

plural of “preacher” — someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel

From this reading Several preachers were in the habit of coming each day to discourse to those on guard, and so while away the time, and upon these occasions the door was generally left open, in order that the prisoner might be edified by the sermons.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading Upon one occasion the preacher, a small, sallow-visaged man, looked into the cell at the termination of his discourse, and seeing Harry asleep on his truckle bed, awoke him, and lectured him severely on the wickedness of allowing such precious opportunities to pass.

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

From this reading BREAKING PRISON.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Several preachers were in the habit of coming each day to discourse to those on guard, and so while away the time, and upon these occasions the door was generally left open, in order that the prisoner might be edified by the sermons.

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

From this reading Upon one occasion the preacher, a small, sallow-visaged man, looked into the cell at the termination of his discourse, and seeing Harry asleep on his truckle bed, awoke him, and lectured him severely on the wickedness of allowing such precious opportunities to pass.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Occasionally the door was left open, as some five or six men were always there, and Harry could see through the open door the citizens of London training at arms.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Upon one occasion the preacher, a small, sallow-visaged man, looked into the cell at the termination of his discourse, and seeing Harry asleep on his truckle bed, awoke him, and lectured him severely on the wickedness of allowing such precious opportunities to pass.

plural of “sermon” — an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading Several preachers were in the habit of coming each day to discourse to those on guard, and so while away the time, and upon these occasions the door was generally left open, in order that the prisoner might be edified by the sermons.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Several preachers were in the habit of coming each day to discourse to those on guard, and so while away the time, and upon these occasions the door was generally left open, in order that the prisoner might be edified by the sermons.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading Upon one occasion the preacher, a small, sallow-visaged man, looked into the cell at the termination of his discourse, and seeing Harry asleep on his truckle bed, awoke him, and lectured him severely on the wickedness of allowing such precious opportunities to pass.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Occasionally the door was left open, as some five or six men were always there, and Harry could see through the open door the citizens of London training at arms.

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

From this reading Upon one occasion the preacher, a small, sallow-visaged man, looked into the cell at the termination of his discourse, and seeing Harry asleep on his truckle bed, awoke him, and lectured him severely on the wickedness of allowing such precious opportunities to pass.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Several preachers were in the habit of coming each day to discourse to those on guard, and so while away the time, and upon these occasions the door was generally left open, in order that the prisoner might be edified by the sermons.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Occasionally the door was left open, as some five or six men were always there, and Harry could see through the open door the citizens of London training at arms.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Upon one occasion the preacher, a small, sallow-visaged man, looked into the cell at the termination of his discourse, and seeing Harry asleep on his truckle bed, awoke him, and lectured him severely on the wickedness of allowing such precious opportunities to pass.

a coming to an end of a contract period

From this reading Upon one occasion the preacher, a small, sallow-visaged man, looked into the cell at the termination of his discourse, and seeing Harry asleep on his truckle bed, awoke him, and lectured him severely on the wickedness of allowing such precious opportunities to pass.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Several preachers were in the habit of coming each day to discourse to those on guard, and so while away the time, and upon these occasions the door was generally left open, in order that the prisoner might be edified by the sermons.

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

From this reading Harry's place of confinement was a cell leading off a guardroom of the Train Bands.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Occasionally the door was left open, as some five or six men were always there, and Harry could see through the open door the citizens of London training at arms.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Several preachers were in the habit of coming each day to discourse to those on guard, and so while away the time, and upon these occasions the door was generally left open, in order that the prisoner might be edified by the sermons.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Several preachers were in the habit of coming each day to discourse to those on guard, and so while away the time, and upon these occasions the door was generally left open, in order that the prisoner might be edified by the sermons.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Occasionally the door was left open, as some five or six men were always there, and Harry could see through the open door the citizens of London training at arms.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Several preachers were in the habit of coming each day to discourse to those on guard, and so while away the time, and upon these occasions the door was generally left open, in order that the prisoner might be edified by the sermons.

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

From this reading Several preachers were in the habit of coming each day to discourse to those on guard, and so while away the time, and upon these occasions the door was generally left open, in order that the prisoner might be edified by the sermons.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Harry's place of confinement was a cell leading off a guardroom of the Train Bands.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading Occasionally the door was left open, as some five or six men were always there, and Harry could see through the open door the citizens of London training at arms.

yield to out of weakness

From this reading Upon one occasion the preacher, a small, sallow-visaged man, looked into the cell at the termination of his discourse, and seeing Harry asleep on his truckle bed, awoke him, and lectured him severely on the wickedness of allowing such precious opportunities to pass.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Several preachers were in the habit of coming each day to discourse to those on guard, and so while away the time, and upon these occasions the door was generally left open, in order that the prisoner might be edified by the sermons.

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

From this reading Harry's place of confinement was a cell leading off a guardroom of the Train Bands.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Occasionally the door was left open, as some five or six men were always there, and Harry could see through the open door the citizens of London training at arms.

during the time that

From this reading Several preachers were in the habit of coming each day to discourse to those on guard, and so while away the time, and upon these occasions the door was generally left open, in order that the prisoner might be edified by the sermons.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading Upon one occasion the preacher, a small, sallow-visaged man, looked into the cell at the termination of his discourse, and seeing Harry asleep on his truckle bed, awoke him, and lectured him severely on the wickedness of allowing such precious opportunities to pass.