used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "He is a shrewd fellow, and would probably be allowed greater freedom in moving about the prison than we are; but I was sure that we should see no more of him after we left Harwich.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "He is a shrewd fellow, and would probably be allowed greater freedom in moving about the prison than we are; but I was sure that we should see no more of him after we left Harwich.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After being allowed to remain an hour at the table, the prisoners were again marched off to their cells.
anew
From this reading After being allowed to remain an hour at the table, the prisoners were again marched off to their cells.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading After being allowed to remain an hour at the table, the prisoners were again marched off to their cells.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After being allowed to remain an hour at the table, the prisoners were again marched off to their cells.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I wish we had Mike with us," Desmond said, as he and his comrades discussed the possibility of escape.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "He is a shrewd fellow, and would probably be allowed greater freedom in moving about the prison than we are; but I was sure that we should see no more of him after we left Harwich.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I wish we had Mike with us," Desmond said, as he and his comrades discussed the possibility of escape.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After being allowed to remain an hour at the table, the prisoners were again marched off to their cells.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "He is a shrewd fellow, and would probably be allowed greater freedom in moving about the prison than we are; but I was sure that we should see no more of him after we left Harwich.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading After being allowed to remain an hour at the table, the prisoners were again marched off to their cells.
briberynounUS /ˈbraɪbəri/
the practice of offering something (usually money) in order to gain an illicit advantage
From this reading "Of course, the first question is, are we to try bribery, or to work our way out of this cell?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "He is a shrewd fellow, and would probably be allowed greater freedom in moving about the prison than we are; but I was sure that we should see no more of him after we left Harwich.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading "Of course, the first question is, are we to try bribery, or to work our way out of this cell?"
cellsnounUS /selz/
plural of “cell” — any small compartment
From this reading After being allowed to remain an hour at the table, the prisoners were again marched off to their cells.
comradesnounUS /ˈkɑːmrædz/
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "I wish we had Mike with us," Desmond said, as he and his comrades discussed the possibility of escape.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course, the first question is, are we to try bribery, or to work our way out of this cell?"
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading "I think that it would be dangerous to try bribery," O'Sullivan remarked.
Desmond
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From this reading "I wish we had Mike with us," Desmond said, as he and his comrades discussed the possibility of escape.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading "I wish we had Mike with us," Desmond said, as he and his comrades discussed the possibility of escape.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading "I wish we had Mike with us," Desmond said, as he and his comrades discussed the possibility of escape.
a boy or man
From this reading "He is a shrewd fellow, and would probably be allowed greater freedom in moving about the prison than we are; but I was sure that we should see no more of him after we left Harwich.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Of course, the first question is, are we to try bribery, or to work our way out of this cell?"
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading "He is a shrewd fellow, and would probably be allowed greater freedom in moving about the prison than we are; but I was sure that we should see no more of him after we left Harwich.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading "He is a shrewd fellow, and would probably be allowed greater freedom in moving about the prison than we are; but I was sure that we should see no more of him after we left Harwich.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I wish we had Mike with us," Desmond said, as he and his comrades discussed the possibility of escape.
Harwich
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He is a shrewd fellow, and would probably be allowed greater freedom in moving about the prison than we are; but I was sure that we should see no more of him after we left Harwich.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I wish we had Mike with us," Desmond said, as he and his comrades discussed the possibility of escape.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "He is a shrewd fellow, and would probably be allowed greater freedom in moving about the prison than we are; but I was sure that we should see no more of him after we left Harwich.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I wish we had Mike with us," Desmond said, as he and his comrades discussed the possibility of escape.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading After being allowed to remain an hour at the table, the prisoners were again marched off to their cells.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wish we had Mike with us," Desmond said, as he and his comrades discussed the possibility of escape.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "He is a shrewd fellow, and would probably be allowed greater freedom in moving about the prison than we are; but I was sure that we should see no more of him after we left Harwich.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is a shrewd fellow, and would probably be allowed greater freedom in moving about the prison than we are; but I was sure that we should see no more of him after we left Harwich.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I think that it would be dangerous to try bribery," O'Sullivan remarked.
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 "He is a shrewd fellow, and would probably be allowed greater freedom in moving about the prison than we are; but I was sure that we should see no more of him after we left Harwich.
marchedverbUS /mɑːrtʃt/
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading After being allowed to remain an hour at the table, the prisoners were again marched off to their cells.
MikenounUS /maɪk/
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading "I wish we had Mike with us," Desmond said, as he and his comrades discussed the possibility of escape.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "He is a shrewd fellow, and would probably be allowed greater freedom in moving about the prison than we are; but I was sure that we should see no more of him after we left Harwich.
in motion
From this reading "He is a shrewd fellow, and would probably be allowed greater freedom in moving about the prison than we are; but I was sure that we should see no more of him after we left Harwich.
not any; not one
From this reading "He is a shrewd fellow, and would probably be allowed greater freedom in moving about the prison than we are; but I was sure that we should see no more of him after we left Harwich.
O'Sullivan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think that it would be dangerous to try bribery," O'Sullivan remarked.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I wish we had Mike with us," Desmond said, as he and his comrades discussed the possibility of escape.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading After being allowed to remain an hour at the table, the prisoners were again marched off to their cells.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Of course, the first question is, are we to try bribery, or to work our way out of this cell?"
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Of course, the first question is, are we to try bribery, or to work our way out of this cell?"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Of course, the first question is, are we to try bribery, or to work our way out of this cell?"
a future prospect or potential
From this reading "I wish we had Mike with us," Desmond said, as he and his comrades discussed the possibility of escape.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading "He is a shrewd fellow, and would probably be allowed greater freedom in moving about the prison than we are; but I was sure that we should see no more of him after we left Harwich.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading After being allowed to remain an hour at the table, the prisoners were again marched off to their cells.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading "He is a shrewd fellow, and would probably be allowed greater freedom in moving about the prison than we are; but I was sure that we should see no more of him after we left Harwich.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Of course, the first question is, are we to try bribery, or to work our way out of this cell?"
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading After being allowed to remain an hour at the table, the prisoners were again marched off to their cells.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "I think that it would be dangerous to try bribery," O'Sullivan remarked.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I wish we had Mike with us," Desmond said, as he and his comrades discussed the possibility of escape.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "He is a shrewd fellow, and would probably be allowed greater freedom in moving about the prison than we are; but I was sure that we should see no more of him after we left Harwich.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "He is a shrewd fellow, and would probably be allowed greater freedom in moving about the prison than we are; but I was sure that we should see no more of him after we left Harwich.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading "He is a shrewd fellow, and would probably be allowed greater freedom in moving about the prison than we are; but I was sure that we should see no more of him after we left Harwich.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "He is a shrewd fellow, and would probably be allowed greater freedom in moving about the prison than we are; but I was sure that we should see no more of him after we left Harwich.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading After being allowed to remain an hour at the table, the prisoners were again marched off to their cells.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "He is a shrewd fellow, and would probably be allowed greater freedom in moving about the prison than we are; but I was sure that we should see no more of him after we left Harwich.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "He is a shrewd fellow, and would probably be allowed greater freedom in moving about the prison than we are; but I was sure that we should see no more of him after we left Harwich.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After being allowed to remain an hour at the table, the prisoners were again marched off to their cells.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After being allowed to remain an hour at the table, the prisoners were again marched off to their cells.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think that it would be dangerous to try bribery," O'Sullivan remarked.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Of course, the first question is, are we to try bribery, or to work our way out of this cell?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After being allowed to remain an hour at the table, the prisoners were again marched off to their cells.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "Of course, the first question is, are we to try bribery, or to work our way out of this cell?"
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I wish we had Mike with us," Desmond said, as he and his comrades discussed the possibility of escape.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is a shrewd fellow, and would probably be allowed greater freedom in moving about the prison than we are; but I was sure that we should see no more of him after we left Harwich.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Of course, the first question is, are we to try bribery, or to work our way out of this cell?"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I wish we had Mike with us," Desmond said, as he and his comrades discussed the possibility of escape.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After being allowed to remain an hour at the table, the prisoners were again marched off to their cells.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I wish we had Mike with us," Desmond said, as he and his comrades discussed the possibility of escape.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I wish we had Mike with us," Desmond said, as he and his comrades discussed the possibility of escape.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "Of course, the first question is, are we to try bribery, or to work our way out of this cell?"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "He is a shrewd fellow, and would probably be allowed greater freedom in moving about the prison than we are; but I was sure that we should see no more of him after we left Harwich.
