used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We were further assisted in this laudable desire by a visit from the old gentleman whom we had rescued from highwaymen on the road to Oaxaca.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading This consideration on the part of our jailers was exceedingly pleasant to us, because it afforded us the opportunity of conversing one with the other.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Therefore, in spite of our bruises and strains, caused by the rack and not yet forgotten, and of the sad sights which we had that day seen, we made an effort to pluck up our spirits, and to be cheerful and even hopeful.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Being led back to the prison, Pharaoh and I found to our unspeakable joy and astonishment that we were to be placed in one cell and not separated as heretofore.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Being led back to the prison, Pharaoh and I found to our unspeakable joy and astonishment that we were to be placed in one cell and not separated as heretofore.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading We were further assisted in this laudable desire by a visit from the old gentleman whom we had rescued from highwaymen on the road to Oaxaca.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Being led back to the prison, Pharaoh and I found to our unspeakable joy and astonishment that we were to be placed in one cell and not separated as heretofore.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Being led back to the prison, Pharaoh and I found to our unspeakable joy and astonishment that we were to be placed in one cell and not separated as heretofore.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Being led back to the prison, Pharaoh and I found to our unspeakable joy and astonishment that we were to be placed in one cell and not separated as heretofore.
for the reason that
From this reading This consideration on the part of our jailers was exceedingly pleasant to us, because it afforded us the opportunity of conversing one with the other.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being led back to the prison, Pharaoh and I found to our unspeakable joy and astonishment that we were to be placed in one cell and not separated as heretofore.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading ON BOARD THE GALLEY.
bruisesnounUS /ˈbruːzəz/
plural of “bruise” — an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
From this reading Therefore, in spite of our bruises and strains, caused by the rack and not yet forgotten, and of the sad sights which we had that day seen, we made an effort to pluck up our spirits, and to be cheerful and even hopeful.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Therefore, in spite of our bruises and strains, caused by the rack and not yet forgotten, and of the sad sights which we had that day seen, we made an effort to pluck up our spirits, and to be cheerful and even hopeful.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Therefore, in spite of our bruises and strains, caused by the rack and not yet forgotten, and of the sad sights which we had that day seen, we made an effort to pluck up our spirits, and to be cheerful and even hopeful.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading Being led back to the prison, Pharaoh and I found to our unspeakable joy and astonishment that we were to be placed in one cell and not separated as heretofore.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Therefore, in spite of our bruises and strains, caused by the rack and not yet forgotten, and of the sad sights which we had that day seen, we made an effort to pluck up our spirits, and to be cheerful and even hopeful.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading This consideration on the part of our jailers was exceedingly pleasant to us, because it afforded us the opportunity of conversing one with the other.
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading This consideration on the part of our jailers was exceedingly pleasant to us, because it afforded us the opportunity of conversing one with the other.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Therefore, in spite of our bruises and strains, caused by the rack and not yet forgotten, and of the sad sights which we had that day seen, we made an effort to pluck up our spirits, and to be cheerful and even hopeful.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading We were further assisted in this laudable desire by a visit from the old gentleman whom we had rescued from highwaymen on the road to Oaxaca.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Therefore, in spite of our bruises and strains, caused by the rack and not yet forgotten, and of the sad sights which we had that day seen, we made an effort to pluck up our spirits, and to be cheerful and even hopeful.
divisible by two
From this reading Therefore, in spite of our bruises and strains, caused by the rack and not yet forgotten, and of the sad sights which we had that day seen, we made an effort to pluck up our spirits, and to be cheerful and even hopeful.
to an extreme degree
From this reading This consideration on the part of our jailers was exceedingly pleasant to us, because it afforded us the opportunity of conversing one with the other.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Therefore, in spite of our bruises and strains, caused by the rack and not yet forgotten, and of the sad sights which we had that day seen, we made an effort to pluck up our spirits, and to be cheerful and even hopeful.
set up or found
From this reading Being led back to the prison, Pharaoh and I found to our unspeakable joy and astonishment that we were to be placed in one cell and not separated as heretofore.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We were further assisted in this laudable desire by a visit from the old gentleman whom we had rescued from highwaymen on the road to Oaxaca.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading We were further assisted in this laudable desire by a visit from the old gentleman whom we had rescued from highwaymen on the road to Oaxaca.
GALLEYnounUS /ˈɡæli/
a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading
From this reading ON BOARD THE GALLEY.
a man of refinement
From this reading We were further assisted in this laudable desire by a visit from the old gentleman whom we had rescued from highwaymen on the road to Oaxaca.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Therefore, in spite of our bruises and strains, caused by the rack and not yet forgotten, and of the sad sights which we had that day seen, we made an effort to pluck up our spirits, and to be cheerful and even hopeful.
heretoforeadverbUS /ˌhɪrtəˈfɔːr/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Being led back to the prison, Pharaoh and I found to our unspeakable joy and astonishment that we were to be placed in one cell and not separated as heretofore.
highwaymen
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From this reading We were further assisted in this laudable desire by a visit from the old gentleman whom we had rescued from highwaymen on the road to Oaxaca.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading Therefore, in spite of our bruises and strains, caused by the rack and not yet forgotten, and of the sad sights which we had that day seen, we made an effort to pluck up our spirits, and to be cheerful and even hopeful.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Being led back to the prison, Pharaoh and I found to our unspeakable joy and astonishment that we were to be placed in one cell and not separated as heretofore.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Being led back to the prison, Pharaoh and I found to our unspeakable joy and astonishment that we were to be placed in one cell and not separated as heretofore.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This consideration on the part of our jailers was exceedingly pleasant to us, because it afforded us the opportunity of conversing one with the other.
jailersnounUS /ˈdʒeɪlərz/
plural of “jailer” — someone who guards prisoners
From this reading This consideration on the part of our jailers was exceedingly pleasant to us, because it afforded us the opportunity of conversing one with the other.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Being led back to the prison, Pharaoh and I found to our unspeakable joy and astonishment that we were to be placed in one cell and not separated as heretofore.
laudableadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːdəbəl/
worthy of high praise
From this reading We were further assisted in this laudable desire by a visit from the old gentleman whom we had rescued from highwaymen on the road to Oaxaca.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Being led back to the prison, Pharaoh and I found to our unspeakable joy and astonishment that we were to be placed in one cell and not separated as heretofore.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Therefore, in spite of our bruises and strains, caused by the rack and not yet forgotten, and of the sad sights which we had that day seen, we made an effort to pluck up our spirits, and to be cheerful and even hopeful.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Being led back to the prison, Pharaoh and I found to our unspeakable joy and astonishment that we were to be placed in one cell and not separated as heretofore.
OaxacanounUS /ˈoʊksəkə/
a city of southeastern Mexico
From this reading We were further assisted in this laudable desire by a visit from the old gentleman whom we had rescued from highwaymen on the road to Oaxaca.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This consideration on the part of our jailers was exceedingly pleasant to us, because it afforded us the opportunity of conversing one with the other.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading We were further assisted in this laudable desire by a visit from the old gentleman whom we had rescued from highwaymen on the road to Oaxaca.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON BOARD THE GALLEY.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Being led back to the prison, Pharaoh and I found to our unspeakable joy and astonishment that we were to be placed in one cell and not separated as heretofore.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading This consideration on the part of our jailers was exceedingly pleasant to us, because it afforded us the opportunity of conversing one with the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading This consideration on the part of our jailers was exceedingly pleasant to us, because it afforded us the opportunity of conversing one with the other.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Being led back to the prison, Pharaoh and I found to our unspeakable joy and astonishment that we were to be placed in one cell and not separated as heretofore.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading This consideration on the part of our jailers was exceedingly pleasant to us, because it afforded us the opportunity of conversing one with the other.
PharaohnounUS /ˈferoʊ/
the title of the ancient Egyptian kings
From this reading Being led back to the prison, Pharaoh and I found to our unspeakable joy and astonishment that we were to be placed in one cell and not separated as heretofore.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Being led back to the prison, Pharaoh and I found to our unspeakable joy and astonishment that we were to be placed in one cell and not separated as heretofore.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading This consideration on the part of our jailers was exceedingly pleasant to us, because it afforded us the opportunity of conversing one with the other.
pluckverbUS /plʌk/
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading Therefore, in spite of our bruises and strains, caused by the rack and not yet forgotten, and of the sad sights which we had that day seen, we made an effort to pluck up our spirits, and to be cheerful and even hopeful.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Being led back to the prison, Pharaoh and I found to our unspeakable joy and astonishment that we were to be placed in one cell and not separated as heretofore.
rackverbUS /ræk/
go at a rack
From this reading Therefore, in spite of our bruises and strains, caused by the rack and not yet forgotten, and of the sad sights which we had that day seen, we made an effort to pluck up our spirits, and to be cheerful and even hopeful.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading We were further assisted in this laudable desire by a visit from the old gentleman whom we had rescued from highwaymen on the road to Oaxaca.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading We were further assisted in this laudable desire by a visit from the old gentleman whom we had rescued from highwaymen on the road to Oaxaca.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Therefore, in spite of our bruises and strains, caused by the rack and not yet forgotten, and of the sad sights which we had that day seen, we made an effort to pluck up our spirits, and to be cheerful and even hopeful.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Therefore, in spite of our bruises and strains, caused by the rack and not yet forgotten, and of the sad sights which we had that day seen, we made an effort to pluck up our spirits, and to be cheerful and even hopeful.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading Being led back to the prison, Pharaoh and I found to our unspeakable joy and astonishment that we were to be placed in one cell and not separated as heretofore.
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading Therefore, in spite of our bruises and strains, caused by the rack and not yet forgotten, and of the sad sights which we had that day seen, we made an effort to pluck up our spirits, and to be cheerful and even hopeful.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Therefore, in spite of our bruises and strains, caused by the rack and not yet forgotten, and of the sad sights which we had that day seen, we made an effort to pluck up our spirits, and to be cheerful and even hopeful.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Therefore, in spite of our bruises and strains, caused by the rack and not yet forgotten, and of the sad sights which we had that day seen, we made an effort to pluck up our spirits, and to be cheerful and even hopeful.
strainsnounUS /streɪnz/
plural of “strain” — (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading Therefore, in spite of our bruises and strains, caused by the rack and not yet forgotten, and of the sad sights which we had that day seen, we made an effort to pluck up our spirits, and to be cheerful and even hopeful.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Being led back to the prison, Pharaoh and I found to our unspeakable joy and astonishment that we were to be placed in one cell and not separated as heretofore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON BOARD THE GALLEY.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, in spite of our bruises and strains, caused by the rack and not yet forgotten, and of the sad sights which we had that day seen, we made an effort to pluck up our spirits, and to be cheerful and even hopeful.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This consideration on the part of our jailers was exceedingly pleasant to us, because it afforded us the opportunity of conversing one with the other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Being led back to the prison, Pharaoh and I found to our unspeakable joy and astonishment that we were to be placed in one cell and not separated as heretofore.
unspeakableadjectiveUS /ənˈspiːkəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading Being led back to the prison, Pharaoh and I found to our unspeakable joy and astonishment that we were to be placed in one cell and not separated as heretofore.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Therefore, in spite of our bruises and strains, caused by the rack and not yet forgotten, and of the sad sights which we had that day seen, we made an effort to pluck up our spirits, and to be cheerful and even hopeful.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This consideration on the part of our jailers was exceedingly pleasant to us, because it afforded us the opportunity of conversing one with the other.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading We were further assisted in this laudable desire by a visit from the old gentleman whom we had rescued from highwaymen on the road to Oaxaca.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This consideration on the part of our jailers was exceedingly pleasant to us, because it afforded us the opportunity of conversing one with the other.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Being led back to the prison, Pharaoh and I found to our unspeakable joy and astonishment that we were to be placed in one cell and not separated as heretofore.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Being led back to the prison, Pharaoh and I found to our unspeakable joy and astonishment that we were to be placed in one cell and not separated as heretofore.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Therefore, in spite of our bruises and strains, caused by the rack and not yet forgotten, and of the sad sights which we had that day seen, we made an effort to pluck up our spirits, and to be cheerful and even hopeful.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We were further assisted in this laudable desire by a visit from the old gentleman whom we had rescued from highwaymen on the road to Oaxaca.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This consideration on the part of our jailers was exceedingly pleasant to us, because it afforded us the opportunity of conversing one with the other.
but in spite of that
From this reading Therefore, in spite of our bruises and strains, caused by the rack and not yet forgotten, and of the sad sights which we had that day seen, we made an effort to pluck up our spirits, and to be cheerful and even hopeful.
