used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DESPERATE MAN'S HEART.
in addition
From this reading The natural light was kindled within him, and misfortune, which also has its brightness, increased the little daylight there was in this mind.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was, as we have said, an ignorant man, but he was not weak-minded.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The natural light was kindled within him, and misfortune, which also has its brightness, increased the little daylight there was in this mind.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Society must necessarily look at these things, because they are created by it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was, as we have said, an ignorant man, but he was not weak-minded.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Society must necessarily look at these things, because they are created by it.
bagne
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From this reading Under the stick and the chain in the dungeon, when at work, beneath the torrid sun of the bagne, or when lying on the convict's plank, he reflected.
for the reason that
From this reading Society must necessarily look at these things, because they are created by it.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Under the stick and the chain in the dungeon, when at work, beneath the torrid sun of the bagne, or when lying on the convict's plank, he reflected.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading The natural light was kindled within him, and misfortune, which also has its brightness, increased the little daylight there was in this mind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was, as we have said, an ignorant man, but he was not weak-minded.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Society must necessarily look at these things, because they are created by it.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading Under the stick and the chain in the dungeon, when at work, beneath the torrid sun of the bagne, or when lying on the convict's plank, he reflected.
convict'snounUS /ˈkɑːnvɪkts/
possessive form of “convict” — a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
From this reading Under the stick and the chain in the dungeon, when at work, beneath the torrid sun of the bagne, or when lying on the convict's plank, he reflected.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Society must necessarily look at these things, because they are created by it.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading The natural light was kindled within him, and misfortune, which also has its brightness, increased the little daylight there was in this mind.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading A DESPERATE MAN'S HEART.
dungeonnounUS /ˈdʌndʒən/
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
From this reading Under the stick and the chain in the dungeon, when at work, beneath the torrid sun of the bagne, or when lying on the convict's plank, he reflected.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The natural light was kindled within him, and misfortune, which also has its brightness, increased the little daylight there was in this mind.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was, as we have said, an ignorant man, but he was not weak-minded.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was, as we have said, an ignorant man, but he was not weak-minded.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading A DESPERATE MAN'S HEART.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The natural light was kindled within him, and misfortune, which also has its brightness, increased the little daylight there was in this mind.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading He was, as we have said, an ignorant man, but he was not weak-minded.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The natural light was kindled within him, and misfortune, which also has its brightness, increased the little daylight there was in this mind.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading The natural light was kindled within him, and misfortune, which also has its brightness, increased the little daylight there was in this mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Society must necessarily look at these things, because they are created by it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The natural light was kindled within him, and misfortune, which also has its brightness, increased the little daylight there was in this mind.
kindledadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndəld/
set afire
From this reading The natural light was kindled within him, and misfortune, which also has its brightness, increased the little daylight there was in this mind.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The natural light was kindled within him, and misfortune, which also has its brightness, increased the little daylight there was in this mind.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The natural light was kindled within him, and misfortune, which also has its brightness, increased the little daylight there was in this mind.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Society must necessarily look at these things, because they are created by it.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Under the stick and the chain in the dungeon, when at work, beneath the torrid sun of the bagne, or when lying on the convict's plank, he reflected.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was, as we have said, an ignorant man, but he was not weak-minded.
MAN'SnounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A DESPERATE MAN'S HEART.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The natural light was kindled within him, and misfortune, which also has its brightness, increased the little daylight there was in this mind.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading The natural light was kindled within him, and misfortune, which also has its brightness, increased the little daylight there was in this mind.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Society must necessarily look at these things, because they are created by it.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The natural light was kindled within him, and misfortune, which also has its brightness, increased the little daylight there was in this mind.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading Society must necessarily look at these things, because they are created by it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was, as we have said, an ignorant man, but he was not weak-minded.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Under the stick and the chain in the dungeon, when at work, beneath the torrid sun of the bagne, or when lying on the convict's plank, he reflected.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Under the stick and the chain in the dungeon, when at work, beneath the torrid sun of the bagne, or when lying on the convict's plank, he reflected.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Under the stick and the chain in the dungeon, when at work, beneath the torrid sun of the bagne, or when lying on the convict's plank, he reflected.
plankverbUS /plæŋk/
cover with planks
From this reading Under the stick and the chain in the dungeon, when at work, beneath the torrid sun of the bagne, or when lying on the convict's plank, he reflected.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading Under the stick and the chain in the dungeon, when at work, beneath the torrid sun of the bagne, or when lying on the convict's plank, he reflected.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He was, as we have said, an ignorant man, but he was not weak-minded.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Society must necessarily look at these things, because they are created by it.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading Under the stick and the chain in the dungeon, when at work, beneath the torrid sun of the bagne, or when lying on the convict's plank, he reflected.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Under the stick and the chain in the dungeon, when at work, beneath the torrid sun of the bagne, or when lying on the convict's plank, he reflected.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The natural light was kindled within him, and misfortune, which also has its brightness, increased the little daylight there was in this mind.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The natural light was kindled within him, and misfortune, which also has its brightness, increased the little daylight there was in this mind.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Society must necessarily look at these things, because they are created by it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Society must necessarily look at these things, because they are created by it.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Society must necessarily look at these things, because they are created by it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The natural light was kindled within him, and misfortune, which also has its brightness, increased the little daylight there was in this mind.
torridadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrəd/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Under the stick and the chain in the dungeon, when at work, beneath the torrid sun of the bagne, or when lying on the convict's plank, he reflected.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the stick and the chain in the dungeon, when at work, beneath the torrid sun of the bagne, or when lying on the convict's plank, he reflected.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was, as we have said, an ignorant man, but he was not weak-minded.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He was, as we have said, an ignorant man, but he was not weak-minded.
weak-minded
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From this reading He was, as we have said, an ignorant man, but he was not weak-minded.
at the time that
From this reading Under the stick and the chain in the dungeon, when at work, beneath the torrid sun of the bagne, or when lying on the convict's plank, he reflected.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The natural light was kindled within him, and misfortune, which also has its brightness, increased the little daylight there was in this mind.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The natural light was kindled within him, and misfortune, which also has its brightness, increased the little daylight there was in this mind.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Under the stick and the chain in the dungeon, when at work, beneath the torrid sun of the bagne, or when lying on the convict's plank, he reflected.
