used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I am condemned to be hung by the neck until I am dead, and to go out of the world without finding out who is my father--Afterwards my innocence is made manifest and I am turned adrift a maniac in the high road.
above-mentionedadjective
mentioned or named earlier in the same text
From this reading It may appear strange to the reader that I sent for the above-mentioned articles, but habit is second nature, and although two days before, when I set out on my pilgrimage, I had resolved to discard these superfluities, yet now in my distress I felt as if they would comfort me.
adriftadjectiveUS /əˈdrɪft/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading I am condemned to be hung by the neck until I am dead, and to go out of the world without finding out who is my father--Afterwards my innocence is made manifest and I am turned adrift a maniac in the high road.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading That evening, after rectifying a few mistakes on the part of the good-tempered gaoler, by writing down what I wanted on the paper which he had procured me, I obtained all that I required.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading I am condemned to be hung by the neck until I am dead, and to go out of the world without finding out who is my father--Afterwards my innocence is made manifest and I am turned adrift a maniac in the high road.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The next morning, he informed me that the grand jury had found a true bill against me, and that on the Saturday next, the assizes would be held.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading That evening, after rectifying a few mistakes on the part of the good-tempered gaoler, by writing down what I wanted on the paper which he had procured me, I obtained all that I required.
in addition
From this reading He also brought me the list of trials, and I found that mine would be one of the last, and would not probably come on until Monday or Tuesday.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It may appear strange to the reader that I sent for the above-mentioned articles, but habit is second nature, and although two days before, when I set out on my pilgrimage, I had resolved to discard these superfluities, yet now in my distress I felt as if they would comfort me.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am condemned to be hung by the neck until I am dead, and to go out of the world without finding out who is my father--Afterwards my innocence is made manifest and I am turned adrift a maniac in the high road.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I am condemned to be hung by the neck until I am dead, and to go out of the world without finding out who is my father--Afterwards my innocence is made manifest and I am turned adrift a maniac in the high road.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It may appear strange to the reader that I sent for the above-mentioned articles, but habit is second nature, and although two days before, when I set out on my pilgrimage, I had resolved to discard these superfluities, yet now in my distress I felt as if they would comfort me.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading It may appear strange to the reader that I sent for the above-mentioned articles, but habit is second nature, and although two days before, when I set out on my pilgrimage, I had resolved to discard these superfluities, yet now in my distress I felt as if they would comfort me.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It may appear strange to the reader that I sent for the above-mentioned articles, but habit is second nature, and although two days before, when I set out on my pilgrimage, I had resolved to discard these superfluities, yet now in my distress I felt as if they would comfort me.
assizesnoun
the county courts of England (replaced in 1971 by Crown courts)
From this reading The next morning, he informed me that the grand jury had found a true bill against me, and that on the Saturday next, the assizes would be held.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I am condemned to be hung by the neck until I am dead, and to go out of the world without finding out who is my father--Afterwards my innocence is made manifest and I am turned adrift a maniac in the high road.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It may appear strange to the reader that I sent for the above-mentioned articles, but habit is second nature, and although two days before, when I set out on my pilgrimage, I had resolved to discard these superfluities, yet now in my distress I felt as if they would comfort me.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading The next morning, he informed me that the grand jury had found a true bill against me, and that on the Saturday next, the assizes would be held.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He also brought me the list of trials, and I found that mine would be one of the last, and would not probably come on until Monday or Tuesday.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It may appear strange to the reader that I sent for the above-mentioned articles, but habit is second nature, and although two days before, when I set out on my pilgrimage, I had resolved to discard these superfluities, yet now in my distress I felt as if they would comfort me.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I am condemned to be hung by the neck until I am dead, and to go out of the world without finding out who is my father--Afterwards my innocence is made manifest and I am turned adrift a maniac in the high road.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He also brought me the list of trials, and I found that mine would be one of the last, and would not probably come on until Monday or Tuesday.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading It may appear strange to the reader that I sent for the above-mentioned articles, but habit is second nature, and although two days before, when I set out on my pilgrimage, I had resolved to discard these superfluities, yet now in my distress I felt as if they would comfort me.
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading I am condemned to be hung by the neck until I am dead, and to go out of the world without finding out who is my father--Afterwards my innocence is made manifest and I am turned adrift a maniac in the high road.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It may appear strange to the reader that I sent for the above-mentioned articles, but habit is second nature, and although two days before, when I set out on my pilgrimage, I had resolved to discard these superfluities, yet now in my distress I felt as if they would comfort me.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading I am condemned to be hung by the neck until I am dead, and to go out of the world without finding out who is my father--Afterwards my innocence is made manifest and I am turned adrift a maniac in the high road.
discardverbUS /dɪˈskɑːrd/
throw or cast away
From this reading It may appear strange to the reader that I sent for the above-mentioned articles, but habit is second nature, and although two days before, when I set out on my pilgrimage, I had resolved to discard these superfluities, yet now in my distress I felt as if they would comfort me.
psychological suffering
From this reading It may appear strange to the reader that I sent for the above-mentioned articles, but habit is second nature, and although two days before, when I set out on my pilgrimage, I had resolved to discard these superfluities, yet now in my distress I felt as if they would comfort me.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading That evening, after rectifying a few mistakes on the part of the good-tempered gaoler, by writing down what I wanted on the paper which he had procured me, I obtained all that I required.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading That evening, after rectifying a few mistakes on the part of the good-tempered gaoler, by writing down what I wanted on the paper which he had procured me, I obtained all that I required.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I am condemned to be hung by the neck until I am dead, and to go out of the world without finding out who is my father--Afterwards my innocence is made manifest and I am turned adrift a maniac in the high road.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It may appear strange to the reader that I sent for the above-mentioned articles, but habit is second nature, and although two days before, when I set out on my pilgrimage, I had resolved to discard these superfluities, yet now in my distress I felt as if they would comfort me.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading That evening, after rectifying a few mistakes on the part of the good-tempered gaoler, by writing down what I wanted on the paper which he had procured me, I obtained all that I required.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading I am condemned to be hung by the neck until I am dead, and to go out of the world without finding out who is my father--Afterwards my innocence is made manifest and I am turned adrift a maniac in the high road.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It may appear strange to the reader that I sent for the above-mentioned articles, but habit is second nature, and although two days before, when I set out on my pilgrimage, I had resolved to discard these superfluities, yet now in my distress I felt as if they would comfort me.
set up or found
From this reading The next morning, he informed me that the grand jury had found a true bill against me, and that on the Saturday next, the assizes would be held.
gaolernoun
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading That evening, after rectifying a few mistakes on the part of the good-tempered gaoler, by writing down what I wanted on the paper which he had procured me, I obtained all that I required.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I am condemned to be hung by the neck until I am dead, and to go out of the world without finding out who is my father--Afterwards my innocence is made manifest and I am turned adrift a maniac in the high road.
good-temperedadjective
not easily irritated
From this reading That evening, after rectifying a few mistakes on the part of the good-tempered gaoler, by writing down what I wanted on the paper which he had procured me, I obtained all that I required.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The next morning, he informed me that the grand jury had found a true bill against me, and that on the Saturday next, the assizes would be held.
an established custom
From this reading It may appear strange to the reader that I sent for the above-mentioned articles, but habit is second nature, and although two days before, when I set out on my pilgrimage, I had resolved to discard these superfluities, yet now in my distress I felt as if they would comfort me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It may appear strange to the reader that I sent for the above-mentioned articles, but habit is second nature, and although two days before, when I set out on my pilgrimage, I had resolved to discard these superfluities, yet now in my distress I felt as if they would comfort me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That evening, after rectifying a few mistakes on the part of the good-tempered gaoler, by writing down what I wanted on the paper which he had procured me, I obtained all that I required.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The next morning, he informed me that the grand jury had found a true bill against me, and that on the Saturday next, the assizes would be held.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I am condemned to be hung by the neck until I am dead, and to go out of the world without finding out who is my father--Afterwards my innocence is made manifest and I am turned adrift a maniac in the high road.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading I am condemned to be hung by the neck until I am dead, and to go out of the world without finding out who is my father--Afterwards my innocence is made manifest and I am turned adrift a maniac in the high road.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am condemned to be hung by the neck until I am dead, and to go out of the world without finding out who is my father--Afterwards my innocence is made manifest and I am turned adrift a maniac in the high road.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It may appear strange to the reader that I sent for the above-mentioned articles, but habit is second nature, and although two days before, when I set out on my pilgrimage, I had resolved to discard these superfluities, yet now in my distress I felt as if they would comfort me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I am condemned to be hung by the neck until I am dead, and to go out of the world without finding out who is my father--Afterwards my innocence is made manifest and I am turned adrift a maniac in the high road.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading The next morning, he informed me that the grand jury had found a true bill against me, and that on the Saturday next, the assizes would be held.
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading I am condemned to be hung by the neck until I am dead, and to go out of the world without finding out who is my father--Afterwards my innocence is made manifest and I am turned adrift a maniac in the high road.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am condemned to be hung by the neck until I am dead, and to go out of the world without finding out who is my father--Afterwards my innocence is made manifest and I am turned adrift a maniac in the high road.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may appear strange to the reader that I sent for the above-mentioned articles, but habit is second nature, and although two days before, when I set out on my pilgrimage, I had resolved to discard these superfluities, yet now in my distress I felt as if they would comfort me.
jurynounUS /ˈdʒʊri/
a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
From this reading The next morning, he informed me that the grand jury had found a true bill against me, and that on the Saturday next, the assizes would be held.
immediately past
From this reading He also brought me the list of trials, and I found that mine would be one of the last, and would not probably come on until Monday or Tuesday.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading He also brought me the list of trials, and I found that mine would be one of the last, and would not probably come on until Monday or Tuesday.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I am condemned to be hung by the neck until I am dead, and to go out of the world without finding out who is my father--Afterwards my innocence is made manifest and I am turned adrift a maniac in the high road.
maniacnounUS /ˈmeɪniæk/
an insane person
From this reading I am condemned to be hung by the neck until I am dead, and to go out of the world without finding out who is my father--Afterwards my innocence is made manifest and I am turned adrift a maniac in the high road.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading I am condemned to be hung by the neck until I am dead, and to go out of the world without finding out who is my father--Afterwards my innocence is made manifest and I am turned adrift a maniac in the high road.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may appear strange to the reader that I sent for the above-mentioned articles, but habit is second nature, and although two days before, when I set out on my pilgrimage, I had resolved to discard these superfluities, yet now in my distress I felt as if they would comfort me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It may appear strange to the reader that I sent for the above-mentioned articles, but habit is second nature, and although two days before, when I set out on my pilgrimage, I had resolved to discard these superfluities, yet now in my distress I felt as if they would comfort me.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He also brought me the list of trials, and I found that mine would be one of the last, and would not probably come on until Monday or Tuesday.
mistakesnounUS /mɪˈsteɪks/
plural of “mistake” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading That evening, after rectifying a few mistakes on the part of the good-tempered gaoler, by writing down what I wanted on the paper which he had procured me, I obtained all that I required.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading He also brought me the list of trials, and I found that mine would be one of the last, and would not probably come on until Monday or Tuesday.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning, he informed me that the grand jury had found a true bill against me, and that on the Saturday next, the assizes would be held.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am condemned to be hung by the neck until I am dead, and to go out of the world without finding out who is my father--Afterwards my innocence is made manifest and I am turned adrift a maniac in the high road.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It may appear strange to the reader that I sent for the above-mentioned articles, but habit is second nature, and although two days before, when I set out on my pilgrimage, I had resolved to discard these superfluities, yet now in my distress I felt as if they would comfort me.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading I am condemned to be hung by the neck until I am dead, and to go out of the world without finding out who is my father--Afterwards my innocence is made manifest and I am turned adrift a maniac in the high road.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning, he informed me that the grand jury had found a true bill against me, and that on the Saturday next, the assizes would be held.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He also brought me the list of trials, and I found that mine would be one of the last, and would not probably come on until Monday or Tuesday.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It may appear strange to the reader that I sent for the above-mentioned articles, but habit is second nature, and although two days before, when I set out on my pilgrimage, I had resolved to discard these superfluities, yet now in my distress I felt as if they would comfort me.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading That evening, after rectifying a few mistakes on the part of the good-tempered gaoler, by writing down what I wanted on the paper which he had procured me, I obtained all that I required.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I am condemned to be hung by the neck until I am dead, and to go out of the world without finding out who is my father--Afterwards my innocence is made manifest and I am turned adrift a maniac in the high road.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It may appear strange to the reader that I sent for the above-mentioned articles, but habit is second nature, and although two days before, when I set out on my pilgrimage, I had resolved to discard these superfluities, yet now in my distress I felt as if they would comfort me.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He also brought me the list of trials, and I found that mine would be one of the last, and would not probably come on until Monday or Tuesday.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He also brought me the list of trials, and I found that mine would be one of the last, and would not probably come on until Monday or Tuesday.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I am condemned to be hung by the neck until I am dead, and to go out of the world without finding out who is my father--Afterwards my innocence is made manifest and I am turned adrift a maniac in the high road.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading That evening, after rectifying a few mistakes on the part of the good-tempered gaoler, by writing down what I wanted on the paper which he had procured me, I obtained all that I required.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading That evening, after rectifying a few mistakes on the part of the good-tempered gaoler, by writing down what I wanted on the paper which he had procured me, I obtained all that I required.
pilgrimagenounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmədʒ/
a journey to a sacred place
From this reading It may appear strange to the reader that I sent for the above-mentioned articles, but habit is second nature, and although two days before, when I set out on my pilgrimage, I had resolved to discard these superfluities, yet now in my distress I felt as if they would comfort me.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading He also brought me the list of trials, and I found that mine would be one of the last, and would not probably come on until Monday or Tuesday.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading That evening, after rectifying a few mistakes on the part of the good-tempered gaoler, by writing down what I wanted on the paper which he had procured me, I obtained all that I required.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading It may appear strange to the reader that I sent for the above-mentioned articles, but habit is second nature, and although two days before, when I set out on my pilgrimage, I had resolved to discard these superfluities, yet now in my distress I felt as if they would comfort me.
rectifyingverbUS /ˈrektəfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “rectify” — math: determine the length of
From this reading That evening, after rectifying a few mistakes on the part of the good-tempered gaoler, by writing down what I wanted on the paper which he had procured me, I obtained all that I required.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading That evening, after rectifying a few mistakes on the part of the good-tempered gaoler, by writing down what I wanted on the paper which he had procured me, I obtained all that I required.
determined
From this reading It may appear strange to the reader that I sent for the above-mentioned articles, but habit is second nature, and although two days before, when I set out on my pilgrimage, I had resolved to discard these superfluities, yet now in my distress I felt as if they would comfort me.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading I am condemned to be hung by the neck until I am dead, and to go out of the world without finding out who is my father--Afterwards my innocence is made manifest and I am turned adrift a maniac in the high road.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The next morning, he informed me that the grand jury had found a true bill against me, and that on the Saturday next, the assizes would be held.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading It may appear strange to the reader that I sent for the above-mentioned articles, but habit is second nature, and although two days before, when I set out on my pilgrimage, I had resolved to discard these superfluities, yet now in my distress I felt as if they would comfort me.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading It may appear strange to the reader that I sent for the above-mentioned articles, but habit is second nature, and although two days before, when I set out on my pilgrimage, I had resolved to discard these superfluities, yet now in my distress I felt as if they would comfort me.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It may appear strange to the reader that I sent for the above-mentioned articles, but habit is second nature, and although two days before, when I set out on my pilgrimage, I had resolved to discard these superfluities, yet now in my distress I felt as if they would comfort me.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It may appear strange to the reader that I sent for the above-mentioned articles, but habit is second nature, and although two days before, when I set out on my pilgrimage, I had resolved to discard these superfluities, yet now in my distress I felt as if they would comfort me.
superfluities
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From this reading It may appear strange to the reader that I sent for the above-mentioned articles, but habit is second nature, and although two days before, when I set out on my pilgrimage, I had resolved to discard these superfluities, yet now in my distress I felt as if they would comfort me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It may appear strange to the reader that I sent for the above-mentioned articles, but habit is second nature, and although two days before, when I set out on my pilgrimage, I had resolved to discard these superfluities, yet now in my distress I felt as if they would comfort me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I am condemned to be hung by the neck until I am dead, and to go out of the world without finding out who is my father--Afterwards my innocence is made manifest and I am turned adrift a maniac in the high road.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It may appear strange to the reader that I sent for the above-mentioned articles, but habit is second nature, and although two days before, when I set out on my pilgrimage, I had resolved to discard these superfluities, yet now in my distress I felt as if they would comfort me.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It may appear strange to the reader that I sent for the above-mentioned articles, but habit is second nature, and although two days before, when I set out on my pilgrimage, I had resolved to discard these superfluities, yet now in my distress I felt as if they would comfort me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am condemned to be hung by the neck until I am dead, and to go out of the world without finding out who is my father--Afterwards my innocence is made manifest and I am turned adrift a maniac in the high road.
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading He also brought me the list of trials, and I found that mine would be one of the last, and would not probably come on until Monday or Tuesday.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The next morning, he informed me that the grand jury had found a true bill against me, and that on the Saturday next, the assizes would be held.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading He also brought me the list of trials, and I found that mine would be one of the last, and would not probably come on until Monday or Tuesday.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading I am condemned to be hung by the neck until I am dead, and to go out of the world without finding out who is my father--Afterwards my innocence is made manifest and I am turned adrift a maniac in the high road.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It may appear strange to the reader that I sent for the above-mentioned articles, but habit is second nature, and although two days before, when I set out on my pilgrimage, I had resolved to discard these superfluities, yet now in my distress I felt as if they would comfort me.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I am condemned to be hung by the neck until I am dead, and to go out of the world without finding out who is my father--Afterwards my innocence is made manifest and I am turned adrift a maniac in the high road.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading That evening, after rectifying a few mistakes on the part of the good-tempered gaoler, by writing down what I wanted on the paper which he had procured me, I obtained all that I required.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading That evening, after rectifying a few mistakes on the part of the good-tempered gaoler, by writing down what I wanted on the paper which he had procured me, I obtained all that I required.
at the time that
From this reading It may appear strange to the reader that I sent for the above-mentioned articles, but habit is second nature, and although two days before, when I set out on my pilgrimage, I had resolved to discard these superfluities, yet now in my distress I felt as if they would comfort me.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That evening, after rectifying a few mistakes on the part of the good-tempered gaoler, by writing down what I wanted on the paper which he had procured me, I obtained all that I required.
which person or people
From this reading I am condemned to be hung by the neck until I am dead, and to go out of the world without finding out who is my father--Afterwards my innocence is made manifest and I am turned adrift a maniac in the high road.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I am condemned to be hung by the neck until I am dead, and to go out of the world without finding out who is my father--Afterwards my innocence is made manifest and I am turned adrift a maniac in the high road.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I am condemned to be hung by the neck until I am dead, and to go out of the world without finding out who is my father--Afterwards my innocence is made manifest and I am turned adrift a maniac in the high road.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It may appear strange to the reader that I sent for the above-mentioned articles, but habit is second nature, and although two days before, when I set out on my pilgrimage, I had resolved to discard these superfluities, yet now in my distress I felt as if they would comfort me.
the act of creating written works
From this reading That evening, after rectifying a few mistakes on the part of the good-tempered gaoler, by writing down what I wanted on the paper which he had procured me, I obtained all that I required.
but in spite of that
From this reading It may appear strange to the reader that I sent for the above-mentioned articles, but habit is second nature, and although two days before, when I set out on my pilgrimage, I had resolved to discard these superfluities, yet now in my distress I felt as if they would comfort me.
