adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The same piercing cry grates upon his senses as he sallies along the damp, narrow aisle of the second floor, lined on both sides with small, filthy cells, in which are incarcerated men whose crime is that of having committed “assault and battery,” and British seamen innocent of all crime except that of having a colored skin.
aislenounUS /aɪl/
a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading The same piercing cry grates upon his senses as he sallies along the damp, narrow aisle of the second floor, lined on both sides with small, filthy cells, in which are incarcerated men whose crime is that of having committed “assault and battery,” and British seamen innocent of all crime except that of having a colored skin.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 The same piercing cry grates upon his senses as he sallies along the damp, narrow aisle of the second floor, lined on both sides with small, filthy cells, in which are incarcerated men whose crime is that of having committed “assault and battery,” and British seamen innocent of all crime except that of having a colored skin.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The same piercing cry grates upon his senses as he sallies along the damp, narrow aisle of the second floor, lined on both sides with small, filthy cells, in which are incarcerated men whose crime is that of having committed “assault and battery,” and British seamen innocent of all crime except that of having a colored skin.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH TOM SWIGGS GAINS HIS LIBERTY, AND WHAT BEFALLS HIM.
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading Anna gives George Mullholland the letter of release, and on the succeeding morning he is seen entering at the iron gate of the wall that encloses the old prison.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The same piercing cry grates upon his senses as he sallies along the damp, narrow aisle of the second floor, lined on both sides with small, filthy cells, in which are incarcerated men whose crime is that of having committed “assault and battery,” and British seamen innocent of all crime except that of having a colored skin.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Bread! give me bread,” greets his ear as soon as he enters the sombre old pile.
assaultnounUS /əˈsɔːlt/
close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading The same piercing cry grates upon his senses as he sallies along the damp, narrow aisle of the second floor, lined on both sides with small, filthy cells, in which are incarcerated men whose crime is that of having committed “assault and battery,” and British seamen innocent of all crime except that of having a colored skin.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Anna gives George Mullholland the letter of release, and on the succeeding morning he is seen entering at the iron gate of the wall that encloses the old prison.
batterynounUS /ˈbætəri/
group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading The same piercing cry grates upon his senses as he sallies along the damp, narrow aisle of the second floor, lined on both sides with small, filthy cells, in which are incarcerated men whose crime is that of having committed “assault and battery,” and British seamen innocent of all crime except that of having a colored skin.
BEFALLSverbUS /bɪˈfɔːlz/
third-person singular of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading IN WHICH TOM SWIGGS GAINS HIS LIBERTY, AND WHAT BEFALLS HIM.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading The same piercing cry grates upon his senses as he sallies along the damp, narrow aisle of the second floor, lined on both sides with small, filthy cells, in which are incarcerated men whose crime is that of having committed “assault and battery,” and British seamen innocent of all crime except that of having a colored skin.
BreadnounUS /bred/
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading “Bread! give me bread,” greets his ear as soon as he enters the sombre old pile.
BritishnounUS /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/
the people of Great Britain
From this reading The same piercing cry grates upon his senses as he sallies along the damp, narrow aisle of the second floor, lined on both sides with small, filthy cells, in which are incarcerated men whose crime is that of having committed “assault and battery,” and British seamen innocent of all crime except that of having a colored skin.
cellsnounUS /selz/
plural of “cell” — any small compartment
From this reading The same piercing cry grates upon his senses as he sallies along the damp, narrow aisle of the second floor, lined on both sides with small, filthy cells, in which are incarcerated men whose crime is that of having committed “assault and battery,” and British seamen innocent of all crime except that of having a colored skin.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The same piercing cry grates upon his senses as he sallies along the damp, narrow aisle of the second floor, lined on both sides with small, filthy cells, in which are incarcerated men whose crime is that of having committed “assault and battery,” and British seamen innocent of all crime except that of having a colored skin.
committedadjectiveUS /kəˈmɪtɪd/
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading The same piercing cry grates upon his senses as he sallies along the damp, narrow aisle of the second floor, lined on both sides with small, filthy cells, in which are incarcerated men whose crime is that of having committed “assault and battery,” and British seamen innocent of all crime except that of having a colored skin.
contemplatesverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪts/
third-person singular of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading He walks through the debtors’ floor, startles as he hears the stifled cry for bread, and contemplates with pained feelings the wasting forms and sickly faces that everywhere meet his eye.
crimenounUS /kraɪm/
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading The same piercing cry grates upon his senses as he sallies along the damp, narrow aisle of the second floor, lined on both sides with small, filthy cells, in which are incarcerated men whose crime is that of having committed “assault and battery,” and British seamen innocent of all crime except that of having a colored skin.
cryverbUS /kraɪ/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading He walks through the debtors’ floor, startles as he hears the stifled cry for bread, and contemplates with pained feelings the wasting forms and sickly faces that everywhere meet his eye.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading The same piercing cry grates upon his senses as he sallies along the damp, narrow aisle of the second floor, lined on both sides with small, filthy cells, in which are incarcerated men whose crime is that of having committed “assault and battery,” and British seamen innocent of all crime except that of having a colored skin.
debtorsnounUS /ˈdetərz/
plural of “debtor” — a person who owes a creditor; someone who has the obligation of paying a debt
From this reading He walks through the debtors’ floor, startles as he hears the stifled cry for bread, and contemplates with pained feelings the wasting forms and sickly faces that everywhere meet his eye.
earnounUS /iːr/
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading “Bread! give me bread,” greets his ear as soon as he enters the sombre old pile.
encloses
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Anna gives George Mullholland the letter of release, and on the succeeding morning he is seen entering at the iron gate of the wall that encloses the old prison.
enteringnounUS /ˈentərɪŋ/
a movement into or inward
From this reading Anna gives George Mullholland the letter of release, and on the succeeding morning he is seen entering at the iron gate of the wall that encloses the old prison.
entersverbUS /ˈentərz/
third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading “Bread! give me bread,” greets his ear as soon as he enters the sombre old pile.
everywhereadverbUS /ˈevriwer/
to or in any or all places
From this reading He walks through the debtors’ floor, startles as he hears the stifled cry for bread, and contemplates with pained feelings the wasting forms and sickly faces that everywhere meet his eye.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading The same piercing cry grates upon his senses as he sallies along the damp, narrow aisle of the second floor, lined on both sides with small, filthy cells, in which are incarcerated men whose crime is that of having committed “assault and battery,” and British seamen innocent of all crime except that of having a colored skin.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading He walks through the debtors’ floor, startles as he hears the stifled cry for bread, and contemplates with pained feelings the wasting forms and sickly faces that everywhere meet his eye.
facesnounUS /ˈfeɪsəz/
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He walks through the debtors’ floor, startles as he hears the stifled cry for bread, and contemplates with pained feelings the wasting forms and sickly faces that everywhere meet his eye.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading He walks through the debtors’ floor, startles as he hears the stifled cry for bread, and contemplates with pained feelings the wasting forms and sickly faces that everywhere meet his eye.
filthyadjectiveUS /ˈfɪlθi/
disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter
From this reading The same piercing cry grates upon his senses as he sallies along the damp, narrow aisle of the second floor, lined on both sides with small, filthy cells, in which are incarcerated men whose crime is that of having committed “assault and battery,” and British seamen innocent of all crime except that of having a colored skin.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading He walks through the debtors’ floor, startles as he hears the stifled cry for bread, and contemplates with pained feelings the wasting forms and sickly faces that everywhere meet his eye.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He walks through the debtors’ floor, startles as he hears the stifled cry for bread, and contemplates with pained feelings the wasting forms and sickly faces that everywhere meet his eye.
formsnounUS /fɔːrmz/
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading He walks through the debtors’ floor, startles as he hears the stifled cry for bread, and contemplates with pained feelings the wasting forms and sickly faces that everywhere meet his eye.
GAINSnounUS /ɡeɪnz/
plural of “gain” — a quantity that is added
From this reading IN WHICH TOM SWIGGS GAINS HIS LIBERTY, AND WHAT BEFALLS HIM.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Anna gives George Mullholland the letter of release, and on the succeeding morning he is seen entering at the iron gate of the wall that encloses the old prison.
GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Anna gives George Mullholland the letter of release, and on the succeeding morning he is seen entering at the iron gate of the wall that encloses the old prison.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “Bread! give me bread,” greets his ear as soon as he enters the sombre old pile.
givesnounUS /ɡɪvz/
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading Anna gives George Mullholland the letter of release, and on the succeeding morning he is seen entering at the iron gate of the wall that encloses the old prison.
gratesnounUS /ɡreɪts/
plural of “grate” — a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
From this reading The same piercing cry grates upon his senses as he sallies along the damp, narrow aisle of the second floor, lined on both sides with small, filthy cells, in which are incarcerated men whose crime is that of having committed “assault and battery,” and British seamen innocent of all crime except that of having a colored skin.
greetsverbUS /ɡriːts/
third-person singular of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading “Bread! give me bread,” greets his ear as soon as he enters the sombre old pile.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The same piercing cry grates upon his senses as he sallies along the damp, narrow aisle of the second floor, lined on both sides with small, filthy cells, in which are incarcerated men whose crime is that of having committed “assault and battery,” and British seamen innocent of all crime except that of having a colored skin.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Anna gives George Mullholland the letter of release, and on the succeeding morning he is seen entering at the iron gate of the wall that encloses the old prison.
hearsverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He walks through the debtors’ floor, startles as he hears the stifled cry for bread, and contemplates with pained feelings the wasting forms and sickly faces that everywhere meet his eye.
HIMpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IN WHICH TOM SWIGGS GAINS HIS LIBERTY, AND WHAT BEFALLS HIM.
HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH TOM SWIGGS GAINS HIS LIBERTY, AND WHAT BEFALLS HIM.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH TOM SWIGGS GAINS HIS LIBERTY, AND WHAT BEFALLS HIM.
incarceratedverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːrsəreɪtɪd/
past form of “incarcerate” — lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
From this reading The same piercing cry grates upon his senses as he sallies along the damp, narrow aisle of the second floor, lined on both sides with small, filthy cells, in which are incarcerated men whose crime is that of having committed “assault and battery,” and British seamen innocent of all crime except that of having a colored skin.
innocentadjectiveUS /ˈɪnəsənt/
free from evil or guilt
From this reading The same piercing cry grates upon his senses as he sallies along the damp, narrow aisle of the second floor, lined on both sides with small, filthy cells, in which are incarcerated men whose crime is that of having committed “assault and battery,” and British seamen innocent of all crime except that of having a colored skin.
ironnounUS /ˈaɪərn/
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Anna gives George Mullholland the letter of release, and on the succeeding morning he is seen entering at the iron gate of the wall that encloses the old prison.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Anna gives George Mullholland the letter of release, and on the succeeding morning he is seen entering at the iron gate of the wall that encloses the old prison.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Anna gives George Mullholland the letter of release, and on the succeeding morning he is seen entering at the iron gate of the wall that encloses the old prison.
LIBERTYnounUS /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading IN WHICH TOM SWIGGS GAINS HIS LIBERTY, AND WHAT BEFALLS HIM.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading The same piercing cry grates upon his senses as he sallies along the damp, narrow aisle of the second floor, lined on both sides with small, filthy cells, in which are incarcerated men whose crime is that of having committed “assault and battery,” and British seamen innocent of all crime except that of having a colored skin.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Bread! give me bread,” greets his ear as soon as he enters the sombre old pile.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading He walks through the debtors’ floor, startles as he hears the stifled cry for bread, and contemplates with pained feelings the wasting forms and sickly faces that everywhere meet his eye.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading The same piercing cry grates upon his senses as he sallies along the damp, narrow aisle of the second floor, lined on both sides with small, filthy cells, in which are incarcerated men whose crime is that of having committed “assault and battery,” and British seamen innocent of all crime except that of having a colored skin.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Anna gives George Mullholland the letter of release, and on the succeeding morning he is seen entering at the iron gate of the wall that encloses the old prison.
Mullholland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Anna gives George Mullholland the letter of release, and on the succeeding morning he is seen entering at the iron gate of the wall that encloses the old prison.
narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The same piercing cry grates upon his senses as he sallies along the damp, narrow aisle of the second floor, lined on both sides with small, filthy cells, in which are incarcerated men whose crime is that of having committed “assault and battery,” and British seamen innocent of all crime except that of having a colored skin.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Anna gives George Mullholland the letter of release, and on the succeeding morning he is seen entering at the iron gate of the wall that encloses the old prison.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Anna gives George Mullholland the letter of release, and on the succeeding morning he is seen entering at the iron gate of the wall that encloses the old prison.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Anna gives George Mullholland the letter of release, and on the succeeding morning he is seen entering at the iron gate of the wall that encloses the old prison.
painedadjectiveUS /peɪnd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading He walks through the debtors’ floor, startles as he hears the stifled cry for bread, and contemplates with pained feelings the wasting forms and sickly faces that everywhere meet his eye.
piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The same piercing cry grates upon his senses as he sallies along the damp, narrow aisle of the second floor, lined on both sides with small, filthy cells, in which are incarcerated men whose crime is that of having committed “assault and battery,” and British seamen innocent of all crime except that of having a colored skin.
pilenounUS /paɪl/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading “Bread! give me bread,” greets his ear as soon as he enters the sombre old pile.
prisonnounUS /ˈprɪzən/
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Anna gives George Mullholland the letter of release, and on the succeeding morning he is seen entering at the iron gate of the wall that encloses the old prison.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading Anna gives George Mullholland the letter of release, and on the succeeding morning he is seen entering at the iron gate of the wall that encloses the old prison.
salliesnounUS /ˈsæliz/
plural of “sally” — witty remark
From this reading The same piercing cry grates upon his senses as he sallies along the damp, narrow aisle of the second floor, lined on both sides with small, filthy cells, in which are incarcerated men whose crime is that of having committed “assault and battery,” and British seamen innocent of all crime except that of having a colored skin.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading The same piercing cry grates upon his senses as he sallies along the damp, narrow aisle of the second floor, lined on both sides with small, filthy cells, in which are incarcerated men whose crime is that of having committed “assault and battery,” and British seamen innocent of all crime except that of having a colored skin.
seamennounUS /ˈsiːmən/
plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading The same piercing cry grates upon his senses as he sallies along the damp, narrow aisle of the second floor, lined on both sides with small, filthy cells, in which are incarcerated men whose crime is that of having committed “assault and battery,” and British seamen innocent of all crime except that of having a colored skin.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The same piercing cry grates upon his senses as he sallies along the damp, narrow aisle of the second floor, lined on both sides with small, filthy cells, in which are incarcerated men whose crime is that of having committed “assault and battery,” and British seamen innocent of all crime except that of having a colored skin.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Anna gives George Mullholland the letter of release, and on the succeeding morning he is seen entering at the iron gate of the wall that encloses the old prison.
sensesnounUS /ˈsensɪz/
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading The same piercing cry grates upon his senses as he sallies along the damp, narrow aisle of the second floor, lined on both sides with small, filthy cells, in which are incarcerated men whose crime is that of having committed “assault and battery,” and British seamen innocent of all crime except that of having a colored skin.
sicklyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪkli/
unhealthy looking
From this reading He walks through the debtors’ floor, startles as he hears the stifled cry for bread, and contemplates with pained feelings the wasting forms and sickly faces that everywhere meet his eye.
sidesnounUS /saɪdz/
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The same piercing cry grates upon his senses as he sallies along the damp, narrow aisle of the second floor, lined on both sides with small, filthy cells, in which are incarcerated men whose crime is that of having committed “assault and battery,” and British seamen innocent of all crime except that of having a colored skin.
skinnounUS /skɪn/
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading The same piercing cry grates upon his senses as he sallies along the damp, narrow aisle of the second floor, lined on both sides with small, filthy cells, in which are incarcerated men whose crime is that of having committed “assault and battery,” and British seamen innocent of all crime except that of having a colored skin.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The same piercing cry grates upon his senses as he sallies along the damp, narrow aisle of the second floor, lined on both sides with small, filthy cells, in which are incarcerated men whose crime is that of having committed “assault and battery,” and British seamen innocent of all crime except that of having a colored skin.
sombreadjective
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading “Bread! give me bread,” greets his ear as soon as he enters the sombre old pile.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading “Bread! give me bread,” greets his ear as soon as he enters the sombre old pile.
startlesnounUS /ˈstɑːrtəlz/
plural of “startle” — a sudden involuntary movement
From this reading He walks through the debtors’ floor, startles as he hears the stifled cry for bread, and contemplates with pained feelings the wasting forms and sickly faces that everywhere meet his eye.
stifledadjectiveUS /ˈstaɪfəld/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading He walks through the debtors’ floor, startles as he hears the stifled cry for bread, and contemplates with pained feelings the wasting forms and sickly faces that everywhere meet his eye.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading Anna gives George Mullholland the letter of release, and on the succeeding morning he is seen entering at the iron gate of the wall that encloses the old prison.
SWIGGS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH TOM SWIGGS GAINS HIS LIBERTY, AND WHAT BEFALLS HIM.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Anna gives George Mullholland the letter of release, and on the succeeding morning he is seen entering at the iron gate of the wall that encloses the old prison.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Anna gives George Mullholland the letter of release, and on the succeeding morning he is seen entering at the iron gate of the wall that encloses the old prison.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He walks through the debtors’ floor, startles as he hears the stifled cry for bread, and contemplates with pained feelings the wasting forms and sickly faces that everywhere meet his eye.
TOMnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading IN WHICH TOM SWIGGS GAINS HIS LIBERTY, AND WHAT BEFALLS HIM.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The same piercing cry grates upon his senses as he sallies along the damp, narrow aisle of the second floor, lined on both sides with small, filthy cells, in which are incarcerated men whose crime is that of having committed “assault and battery,” and British seamen innocent of all crime except that of having a colored skin.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading He walks through the debtors’ floor, startles as he hears the stifled cry for bread, and contemplates with pained feelings the wasting forms and sickly faces that everywhere meet his eye.
wallnounUS /wɔːl/
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Anna gives George Mullholland the letter of release, and on the succeeding morning he is seen entering at the iron gate of the wall that encloses the old prison.
wastingnounUS /ˈweɪstɪŋ/
any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease
From this reading He walks through the debtors’ floor, startles as he hears the stifled cry for bread, and contemplates with pained feelings the wasting forms and sickly faces that everywhere meet his eye.
WHATpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading IN WHICH TOM SWIGGS GAINS HIS LIBERTY, AND WHAT BEFALLS HIM.
WHICHpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH TOM SWIGGS GAINS HIS LIBERTY, AND WHAT BEFALLS HIM.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading The same piercing cry grates upon his senses as he sallies along the damp, narrow aisle of the second floor, lined on both sides with small, filthy cells, in which are incarcerated men whose crime is that of having committed “assault and battery,” and British seamen innocent of all crime except that of having a colored skin.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He walks through the debtors’ floor, startles as he hears the stifled cry for bread, and contemplates with pained feelings the wasting forms and sickly faces that everywhere meet his eye.
