used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CONDEMNED CELL--MATHIAS ESCAPED--WHERE HAS HE GONE?--THE BLOOD ON THE HEARTH--A TALE OF TERROR.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Rules were made, and for awhile most rigidly enforced, that not a soul was to be permitted to visit the prisoner; but the exception proves the rule, and there was an exception made in favour of a lady who came and pleaded so earnestly to the governor of the prison that he could not find the courage to refuse her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The schemes set on foot by the friends of Mathias for his release were so many and so unceasing that the greatest precautions had to be taken to keep him in safety.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading Rules were made, and for awhile most rigidly enforced, that not a soul was to be permitted to visit the prisoner; but the exception proves the rule, and there was an exception made in favour of a lady who came and pleaded so earnestly to the governor of the prison that he could not find the courage to refuse her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The schemes set on foot by the friends of Mathias for his release were so many and so unceasing that the greatest precautions had to be taken to keep him in safety.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading THE CONDEMNED CELL--MATHIAS ESCAPED--WHERE HAS HE GONE?--THE BLOOD ON THE HEARTH--A TALE OF TERROR.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Rules were made, and for awhile most rigidly enforced, that not a soul was to be permitted to visit the prisoner; but the exception proves the rule, and there was an exception made in favour of a lady who came and pleaded so earnestly to the governor of the prison that he could not find the courage to refuse her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The schemes set on foot by the friends of Mathias for his release were so many and so unceasing that the greatest precautions had to be taken to keep him in safety.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Rules were made, and for awhile most rigidly enforced, that not a soul was to be permitted to visit the prisoner; but the exception proves the rule, and there was an exception made in favour of a lady who came and pleaded so earnestly to the governor of the prison that he could not find the courage to refuse her.
CELLnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading THE CONDEMNED CELL--MATHIAS ESCAPED--WHERE HAS HE GONE?--THE BLOOD ON THE HEARTH--A TALE OF TERROR.
CONDEMNEDverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading THE CONDEMNED CELL--MATHIAS ESCAPED--WHERE HAS HE GONE?--THE BLOOD ON THE HEARTH--A TALE OF TERROR.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Rules were made, and for awhile most rigidly enforced, that not a soul was to be permitted to visit the prisoner; but the exception proves the rule, and there was an exception made in favour of a lady who came and pleaded so earnestly to the governor of the prison that he could not find the courage to refuse her.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Rules were made, and for awhile most rigidly enforced, that not a soul was to be permitted to visit the prisoner; but the exception proves the rule, and there was an exception made in favour of a lady who came and pleaded so earnestly to the governor of the prison that he could not find the courage to refuse her.
in a serious manner
From this reading Rules were made, and for awhile most rigidly enforced, that not a soul was to be permitted to visit the prisoner; but the exception proves the rule, and there was an exception made in favour of a lady who came and pleaded so earnestly to the governor of the prison that he could not find the courage to refuse her.
enforcedadjectiveUS /enˈfɔːrst/
forced or compelled or put in force
From this reading Rules were made, and for awhile most rigidly enforced, that not a soul was to be permitted to visit the prisoner; but the exception proves the rule, and there was an exception made in favour of a lady who came and pleaded so earnestly to the governor of the prison that he could not find the courage to refuse her.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading THE CONDEMNED CELL--MATHIAS ESCAPED--WHERE HAS HE GONE?--THE BLOOD ON THE HEARTH--A TALE OF TERROR.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Rules were made, and for awhile most rigidly enforced, that not a soul was to be permitted to visit the prisoner; but the exception proves the rule, and there was an exception made in favour of a lady who came and pleaded so earnestly to the governor of the prison that he could not find the courage to refuse her.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading Rules were made, and for awhile most rigidly enforced, that not a soul was to be permitted to visit the prisoner; but the exception proves the rule, and there was an exception made in favour of a lady who came and pleaded so earnestly to the governor of the prison that he could not find the courage to refuse her.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Rules were made, and for awhile most rigidly enforced, that not a soul was to be permitted to visit the prisoner; but the exception proves the rule, and there was an exception made in favour of a lady who came and pleaded so earnestly to the governor of the prison that he could not find the courage to refuse her.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The schemes set on foot by the friends of Mathias for his release were so many and so unceasing that the greatest precautions had to be taken to keep him in safety.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The schemes set on foot by the friends of Mathias for his release were so many and so unceasing that the greatest precautions had to be taken to keep him in safety.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The schemes set on foot by the friends of Mathias for his release were so many and so unceasing that the greatest precautions had to be taken to keep him in safety.
destroyed or killed
From this reading THE CONDEMNED CELL--MATHIAS ESCAPED--WHERE HAS HE GONE?--THE BLOOD ON THE HEARTH--A TALE OF TERROR.
the head of a state government
From this reading Rules were made, and for awhile most rigidly enforced, that not a soul was to be permitted to visit the prisoner; but the exception proves the rule, and there was an exception made in favour of a lady who came and pleaded so earnestly to the governor of the prison that he could not find the courage to refuse her.
highest in quality
From this reading The schemes set on foot by the friends of Mathias for his release were so many and so unceasing that the greatest precautions had to be taken to keep him in safety.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The schemes set on foot by the friends of Mathias for his release were so many and so unceasing that the greatest precautions had to be taken to keep him in safety.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CONDEMNED CELL--MATHIAS ESCAPED--WHERE HAS HE GONE?--THE BLOOD ON THE HEARTH--A TALE OF TERROR.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CONDEMNED CELL--MATHIAS ESCAPED--WHERE HAS HE GONE?--THE BLOOD ON THE HEARTH--A TALE OF TERROR.
HEARTHnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading THE CONDEMNED CELL--MATHIAS ESCAPED--WHERE HAS HE GONE?--THE BLOOD ON THE HEARTH--A TALE OF TERROR.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Rules were made, and for awhile most rigidly enforced, that not a soul was to be permitted to visit the prisoner; but the exception proves the rule, and there was an exception made in favour of a lady who came and pleaded so earnestly to the governor of the prison that he could not find the courage to refuse her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The schemes set on foot by the friends of Mathias for his release were so many and so unceasing that the greatest precautions had to be taken to keep him in safety.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The schemes set on foot by the friends of Mathias for his release were so many and so unceasing that the greatest precautions had to be taken to keep him in safety.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The schemes set on foot by the friends of Mathias for his release were so many and so unceasing that the greatest precautions had to be taken to keep him in safety.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The lady was shown into the cell which Mathias had lately occupied.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The schemes set on foot by the friends of Mathias for his release were so many and so unceasing that the greatest precautions had to be taken to keep him in safety.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Rules were made, and for awhile most rigidly enforced, that not a soul was to be permitted to visit the prisoner; but the exception proves the rule, and there was an exception made in favour of a lady who came and pleaded so earnestly to the governor of the prison that he could not find the courage to refuse her.
in the recent past
From this reading The lady was shown into the cell which Mathias had lately occupied.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Rules were made, and for awhile most rigidly enforced, that not a soul was to be permitted to visit the prisoner; but the exception proves the rule, and there was an exception made in favour of a lady who came and pleaded so earnestly to the governor of the prison that he could not find the courage to refuse her.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The schemes set on foot by the friends of Mathias for his release were so many and so unceasing that the greatest precautions had to be taken to keep him in safety.
MATHIASnounUS /məˈθaɪəs/
United States athlete who won Olympic gold medals in the decathlon (born in 1930)
From this reading THE CONDEMNED CELL--MATHIAS ESCAPED--WHERE HAS HE GONE?--THE BLOOD ON THE HEARTH--A TALE OF TERROR.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Rules were made, and for awhile most rigidly enforced, that not a soul was to be permitted to visit the prisoner; but the exception proves the rule, and there was an exception made in favour of a lady who came and pleaded so earnestly to the governor of the prison that he could not find the courage to refuse her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Rules were made, and for awhile most rigidly enforced, that not a soul was to be permitted to visit the prisoner; but the exception proves the rule, and there was an exception made in favour of a lady who came and pleaded so earnestly to the governor of the prison that he could not find the courage to refuse her.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The lady was shown into the cell which Mathias had lately occupied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CONDEMNED CELL--MATHIAS ESCAPED--WHERE HAS HE GONE?--THE BLOOD ON THE HEARTH--A TALE OF TERROR.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE CONDEMNED CELL--MATHIAS ESCAPED--WHERE HAS HE GONE?--THE BLOOD ON THE HEARTH--A TALE OF TERROR.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Rules were made, and for awhile most rigidly enforced, that not a soul was to be permitted to visit the prisoner; but the exception proves the rule, and there was an exception made in favour of a lady who came and pleaded so earnestly to the governor of the prison that he could not find the courage to refuse her.
pleadedverbUS /ˈpliːdɪd/
past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly
From this reading Rules were made, and for awhile most rigidly enforced, that not a soul was to be permitted to visit the prisoner; but the exception proves the rule, and there was an exception made in favour of a lady who came and pleaded so earnestly to the governor of the prison that he could not find the courage to refuse her.
precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading The schemes set on foot by the friends of Mathias for his release were so many and so unceasing that the greatest precautions had to be taken to keep him in safety.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Rules were made, and for awhile most rigidly enforced, that not a soul was to be permitted to visit the prisoner; but the exception proves the rule, and there was an exception made in favour of a lady who came and pleaded so earnestly to the governor of the prison that he could not find the courage to refuse her.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Rules were made, and for awhile most rigidly enforced, that not a soul was to be permitted to visit the prisoner; but the exception proves the rule, and there was an exception made in favour of a lady who came and pleaded so earnestly to the governor of the prison that he could not find the courage to refuse her.
provesverbUS /pruːvz/
third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading Rules were made, and for awhile most rigidly enforced, that not a soul was to be permitted to visit the prisoner; but the exception proves the rule, and there was an exception made in favour of a lady who came and pleaded so earnestly to the governor of the prison that he could not find the courage to refuse her.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading Rules were made, and for awhile most rigidly enforced, that not a soul was to be permitted to visit the prisoner; but the exception proves the rule, and there was an exception made in favour of a lady who came and pleaded so earnestly to the governor of the prison that he could not find the courage to refuse her.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading The schemes set on foot by the friends of Mathias for his release were so many and so unceasing that the greatest precautions had to be taken to keep him in safety.
rigidlyadverbUS /ˈrɪdʒɪdli/
in a rigid manner
From this reading Rules were made, and for awhile most rigidly enforced, that not a soul was to be permitted to visit the prisoner; but the exception proves the rule, and there was an exception made in favour of a lady who came and pleaded so earnestly to the governor of the prison that he could not find the courage to refuse her.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Rules were made, and for awhile most rigidly enforced, that not a soul was to be permitted to visit the prisoner; but the exception proves the rule, and there was an exception made in favour of a lady who came and pleaded so earnestly to the governor of the prison that he could not find the courage to refuse her.
RulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Rules were made, and for awhile most rigidly enforced, that not a soul was to be permitted to visit the prisoner; but the exception proves the rule, and there was an exception made in favour of a lady who came and pleaded so earnestly to the governor of the prison that he could not find the courage to refuse her.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading The schemes set on foot by the friends of Mathias for his release were so many and so unceasing that the greatest precautions had to be taken to keep him in safety.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading The schemes set on foot by the friends of Mathias for his release were so many and so unceasing that the greatest precautions had to be taken to keep him in safety.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The schemes set on foot by the friends of Mathias for his release were so many and so unceasing that the greatest precautions had to be taken to keep him in safety.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The lady was shown into the cell which Mathias had lately occupied.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The schemes set on foot by the friends of Mathias for his release were so many and so unceasing that the greatest precautions had to be taken to keep him in safety.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Rules were made, and for awhile most rigidly enforced, that not a soul was to be permitted to visit the prisoner; but the exception proves the rule, and there was an exception made in favour of a lady who came and pleaded so earnestly to the governor of the prison that he could not find the courage to refuse her.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The schemes set on foot by the friends of Mathias for his release were so many and so unceasing that the greatest precautions had to be taken to keep him in safety.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE CONDEMNED CELL--MATHIAS ESCAPED--WHERE HAS HE GONE?--THE BLOOD ON THE HEARTH--A TALE OF TERROR.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading THE CONDEMNED CELL--MATHIAS ESCAPED--WHERE HAS HE GONE?--THE BLOOD ON THE HEARTH--A TALE OF TERROR.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The schemes set on foot by the friends of Mathias for his release were so many and so unceasing that the greatest precautions had to be taken to keep him in safety.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONDEMNED CELL--MATHIAS ESCAPED--WHERE HAS HE GONE?--THE BLOOD ON THE HEARTH--A TALE OF TERROR.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Rules were made, and for awhile most rigidly enforced, that not a soul was to be permitted to visit the prisoner; but the exception proves the rule, and there was an exception made in favour of a lady who came and pleaded so earnestly to the governor of the prison that he could not find the courage to refuse her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The schemes set on foot by the friends of Mathias for his release were so many and so unceasing that the greatest precautions had to be taken to keep him in safety.
unceasingadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːsɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading The schemes set on foot by the friends of Mathias for his release were so many and so unceasing that the greatest precautions had to be taken to keep him in safety.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Rules were made, and for awhile most rigidly enforced, that not a soul was to be permitted to visit the prisoner; but the exception proves the rule, and there was an exception made in favour of a lady who came and pleaded so earnestly to the governor of the prison that he could not find the courage to refuse her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rules were made, and for awhile most rigidly enforced, that not a soul was to be permitted to visit the prisoner; but the exception proves the rule, and there was an exception made in favour of a lady who came and pleaded so earnestly to the governor of the prison that he could not find the courage to refuse her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The schemes set on foot by the friends of Mathias for his release were so many and so unceasing that the greatest precautions had to be taken to keep him in safety.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE CONDEMNED CELL--MATHIAS ESCAPED--WHERE HAS HE GONE?--THE BLOOD ON THE HEARTH--A TALE OF TERROR.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The lady was shown into the cell which Mathias had lately occupied.
which person or people
From this reading Rules were made, and for awhile most rigidly enforced, that not a soul was to be permitted to visit the prisoner; but the exception proves the rule, and there was an exception made in favour of a lady who came and pleaded so earnestly to the governor of the prison that he could not find the courage to refuse her.
