adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Several months ago, some friends took me with them to see one of the London Prisons; a Prison of the exemplary or model kind.
actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading But to our subject,--the Model Prison, and the strange theory of life now in action there.
adventureverbUS /ædˈventʃər/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading That, for the present, is my share in the wide adventure of Philanthropism; the world's share, and how and when it is to be liquidated and ended, rests with the Supreme Destinies.
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading Several months ago, some friends took me with them to see one of the London Prisons; a Prison of the exemplary or model kind.
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 Gateway as to a fortified place; then a spacious court, like the square of a city; broad staircases, passages to interior courts; fronts of stately architecture all round.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An immense circuit of buildings; cut out, girt with a high ring-wall, from the lanes and streets of the quarter, which is a dim and crowded one.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But to our subject,--the Model Prison, and the strange theory of life now in action there.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading Gateway as to a fortified place; then a spacious court, like the square of a city; broad staircases, passages to interior courts; fronts of stately architecture all round.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Gateway as to a fortified place; then a spacious court, like the square of a city; broad staircases, passages to interior courts; fronts of stately architecture all round.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That, for the present, is my share in the wide adventure of Philanthropism; the world's share, and how and when it is to be liquidated and ended, rests with the Supreme Destinies.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Gateway as to a fortified place; then a spacious court, like the square of a city; broad staircases, passages to interior courts; fronts of stately architecture all round.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading An immense circuit of buildings; cut out, girt with a high ring-wall, from the lanes and streets of the quarter, which is a dim and crowded one.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to our subject,--the Model Prison, and the strange theory of life now in action there.
circuitnounUS /ˈsɜːrkət/
an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
From this reading An immense circuit of buildings; cut out, girt with a high ring-wall, from the lanes and streets of the quarter, which is a dim and crowded one.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Gateway as to a fortified place; then a spacious court, like the square of a city; broad staircases, passages to interior courts; fronts of stately architecture all round.
courtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Gateway as to a fortified place; then a spacious court, like the square of a city; broad staircases, passages to interior courts; fronts of stately architecture all round.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Gateway as to a fortified place; then a spacious court, like the square of a city; broad staircases, passages to interior courts; fronts of stately architecture all round.
crowdedadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊdəd/
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading An immense circuit of buildings; cut out, girt with a high ring-wall, from the lanes and streets of the quarter, which is a dim and crowded one.
cutverbUS /kʌt/
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading An immense circuit of buildings; cut out, girt with a high ring-wall, from the lanes and streets of the quarter, which is a dim and crowded one.
DestiniesnounUS /ˈdestəniz/
plural of “destiny” — an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading That, for the present, is my share in the wide adventure of Philanthropism; the world's share, and how and when it is to be liquidated and ended, rests with the Supreme Destinies.
dimadjectiveUS /dɪm/
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading An immense circuit of buildings; cut out, girt with a high ring-wall, from the lanes and streets of the quarter, which is a dim and crowded one.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading That, for the present, is my share in the wide adventure of Philanthropism; the world's share, and how and when it is to be liquidated and ended, rests with the Supreme Destinies.
exemplaryadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzempləri/
worthy of imitation
From this reading Several months ago, some friends took me with them to see one of the London Prisons; a Prison of the exemplary or model kind.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That, for the present, is my share in the wide adventure of Philanthropism; the world's share, and how and when it is to be liquidated and ended, rests with the Supreme Destinies.
fortifiedadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtəfaɪd/
secured with bastions or fortifications
From this reading Gateway as to a fortified place; then a spacious court, like the square of a city; broad staircases, passages to interior courts; fronts of stately architecture all round.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Several months ago, some friends took me with them to see one of the London Prisons; a Prison of the exemplary or model kind.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading An immense circuit of buildings; cut out, girt with a high ring-wall, from the lanes and streets of the quarter, which is a dim and crowded one.
frontsnounUS /frʌnts/
plural of “front” — the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Gateway as to a fortified place; then a spacious court, like the square of a city; broad staircases, passages to interior courts; fronts of stately architecture all round.
GatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading Gateway as to a fortified place; then a spacious court, like the square of a city; broad staircases, passages to interior courts; fronts of stately architecture all round.
girtverbUS /ɡɜːrt/
inflected form of “gird” — prepare oneself for a military confrontation
From this reading An immense circuit of buildings; cut out, girt with a high ring-wall, from the lanes and streets of the quarter, which is a dim and crowded one.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading An immense circuit of buildings; cut out, girt with a high ring-wall, from the lanes and streets of the quarter, which is a dim and crowded one.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That, for the present, is my share in the wide adventure of Philanthropism; the world's share, and how and when it is to be liquidated and ended, rests with the Supreme Destinies.
immenseadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmens/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading An immense circuit of buildings; cut out, girt with a high ring-wall, from the lanes and streets of the quarter, which is a dim and crowded one.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But to our subject,--the Model Prison, and the strange theory of life now in action there.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading Gateway as to a fortified place; then a spacious court, like the square of a city; broad staircases, passages to interior courts; fronts of stately architecture all round.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That, for the present, is my share in the wide adventure of Philanthropism; the world's share, and how and when it is to be liquidated and ended, rests with the Supreme Destinies.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That, for the present, is my share in the wide adventure of Philanthropism; the world's share, and how and when it is to be liquidated and ended, rests with the Supreme Destinies.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Several months ago, some friends took me with them to see one of the London Prisons; a Prison of the exemplary or model kind.
lanesnounUS /leɪnz/
plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading An immense circuit of buildings; cut out, girt with a high ring-wall, from the lanes and streets of the quarter, which is a dim and crowded one.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But to our subject,--the Model Prison, and the strange theory of life now in action there.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Gateway as to a fortified place; then a spacious court, like the square of a city; broad staircases, passages to interior courts; fronts of stately architecture all round.
liquidatedverbUS /ˈlɪkwɪdeɪtɪd/
past form of “liquidate” — get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing
From this reading That, for the present, is my share in the wide adventure of Philanthropism; the world's share, and how and when it is to be liquidated and ended, rests with the Supreme Destinies.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Several months ago, some friends took me with them to see one of the London Prisons; a Prison of the exemplary or model kind.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Several months ago, some friends took me with them to see one of the London Prisons; a Prison of the exemplary or model kind.
ModelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading But to our subject,--the Model Prison, and the strange theory of life now in action there.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Several months ago, some friends took me with them to see one of the London Prisons; a Prison of the exemplary or model kind.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading That, for the present, is my share in the wide adventure of Philanthropism; the world's share, and how and when it is to be liquidated and ended, rests with the Supreme Destinies.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But to our subject,--the Model Prison, and the strange theory of life now in action there.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But to our subject,--the Model Prison, and the strange theory of life now in action there.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Several months ago, some friends took me with them to see one of the London Prisons; a Prison of the exemplary or model kind.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Several months ago, some friends took me with them to see one of the London Prisons; a Prison of the exemplary or model kind.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But to our subject,--the Model Prison, and the strange theory of life now in action there.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading An immense circuit of buildings; cut out, girt with a high ring-wall, from the lanes and streets of the quarter, which is a dim and crowded one.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Gateway as to a fortified place; then a spacious court, like the square of a city; broad staircases, passages to interior courts; fronts of stately architecture all round.
Philanthropism
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That, for the present, is my share in the wide adventure of Philanthropism; the world's share, and how and when it is to be liquidated and ended, rests with the Supreme Destinies.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Gateway as to a fortified place; then a spacious court, like the square of a city; broad staircases, passages to interior courts; fronts of stately architecture all round.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading That, for the present, is my share in the wide adventure of Philanthropism; the world's share, and how and when it is to be liquidated and ended, rests with the Supreme Destinies.
PrisonnounUS /ˈprɪzən/
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading But to our subject,--the Model Prison, and the strange theory of life now in action there.
PrisonsnounUS /ˈprɪzənz/
plural of “prison” — a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Several months ago, some friends took me with them to see one of the London Prisons; a Prison of the exemplary or model kind.
quarternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtər/
one of four equal parts
From this reading An immense circuit of buildings; cut out, girt with a high ring-wall, from the lanes and streets of the quarter, which is a dim and crowded one.
restsnounUS /rests/
plural of “rest” — something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading That, for the present, is my share in the wide adventure of Philanthropism; the world's share, and how and when it is to be liquidated and ended, rests with the Supreme Destinies.
ring-wall
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An immense circuit of buildings; cut out, girt with a high ring-wall, from the lanes and streets of the quarter, which is a dim and crowded one.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Gateway as to a fortified place; then a spacious court, like the square of a city; broad staircases, passages to interior courts; fronts of stately architecture all round.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Several months ago, some friends took me with them to see one of the London Prisons; a Prison of the exemplary or model kind.
SeveraladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several months ago, some friends took me with them to see one of the London Prisons; a Prison of the exemplary or model kind.
shareverbUS /ʃer/
have in common
From this reading That, for the present, is my share in the wide adventure of Philanthropism; the world's share, and how and when it is to be liquidated and ended, rests with the Supreme Destinies.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Several months ago, some friends took me with them to see one of the London Prisons; a Prison of the exemplary or model kind.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading Gateway as to a fortified place; then a spacious court, like the square of a city; broad staircases, passages to interior courts; fronts of stately architecture all round.
squareverbUS /skwer/
make square
From this reading Gateway as to a fortified place; then a spacious court, like the square of a city; broad staircases, passages to interior courts; fronts of stately architecture all round.
staircasesnounUS /ˈsterkeɪsɪz/
plural of “staircase” — a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading Gateway as to a fortified place; then a spacious court, like the square of a city; broad staircases, passages to interior courts; fronts of stately architecture all round.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Gateway as to a fortified place; then a spacious court, like the square of a city; broad staircases, passages to interior courts; fronts of stately architecture all round.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading But to our subject,--the Model Prison, and the strange theory of life now in action there.
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading An immense circuit of buildings; cut out, girt with a high ring-wall, from the lanes and streets of the quarter, which is a dim and crowded one.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading But to our subject,--the Model Prison, and the strange theory of life now in action there.
SupremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading That, for the present, is my share in the wide adventure of Philanthropism; the world's share, and how and when it is to be liquidated and ended, rests with the Supreme Destinies.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That, for the present, is my share in the wide adventure of Philanthropism; the world's share, and how and when it is to be liquidated and ended, rests with the Supreme Destinies.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But to our subject,--the Model Prison, and the strange theory of life now in action there.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Several months ago, some friends took me with them to see one of the London Prisons; a Prison of the exemplary or model kind.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Gateway as to a fortified place; then a spacious court, like the square of a city; broad staircases, passages to interior courts; fronts of stately architecture all round.
theorynounUS /ˈθɪri/
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading But to our subject,--the Model Prison, and the strange theory of life now in action there.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading But to our subject,--the Model Prison, and the strange theory of life now in action there.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But to our subject,--the Model Prison, and the strange theory of life now in action there.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Several months ago, some friends took me with them to see one of the London Prisons; a Prison of the exemplary or model kind.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading That, for the present, is my share in the wide adventure of Philanthropism; the world's share, and how and when it is to be liquidated and ended, rests with the Supreme Destinies.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading An immense circuit of buildings; cut out, girt with a high ring-wall, from the lanes and streets of the quarter, which is a dim and crowded one.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading That, for the present, is my share in the wide adventure of Philanthropism; the world's share, and how and when it is to be liquidated and ended, rests with the Supreme Destinies.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading That, for the present, is my share in the wide adventure of Philanthropism; the world's share, and how and when it is to be liquidated and ended, rests with the Supreme Destinies.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading That, for the present, is my share in the wide adventure of Philanthropism; the world's share, and how and when it is to be liquidated and ended, rests with the Supreme Destinies.
