used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “When they were well out to sea he was taken from the convict gang into the chaplain’s room to wait on his reverence, though the office was a mere sinecure.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading “John Weston was rather favored by the chaplain of the transport-ship on account, I think, of his youth and good looks, as well as his good behavior and the recommendation of the prison chaplain.
(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 And all the time they hunted me, From hill to plain, from shore to sea, And justice hounding far and wide Her bloodhounds through the country side, Breathed hot and instant on my trace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And all the time they hunted me, From hill to plain, from shore to sea, And justice hounding far and wide Her bloodhounds through the country side, Breathed hot and instant on my trace.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading _Browning._ “You know it was reported that John Weston was killed, shot dead, while trying to escape from Port Arthur.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “John Weston was rather favored by the chaplain of the transport-ship on account, I think, of his youth and good looks, as well as his good behavior and the recommendation of the prison chaplain.
behaviornounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading “John Weston was rather favored by the chaplain of the transport-ship on account, I think, of his youth and good looks, as well as his good behavior and the recommendation of the prison chaplain.
bloodhoundsnounUS /ˈblʌdhaʊndz/
plural of “bloodhound” — a breed of large powerful hound of European origin having very acute smell and used in tracking
From this reading And all the time they hunted me, From hill to plain, from shore to sea, And justice hounding far and wide Her bloodhounds through the country side, Breathed hot and instant on my trace.
uttered without voice
From this reading And all the time they hunted me, From hill to plain, from shore to sea, And justice hounding far and wide Her bloodhounds through the country side, Breathed hot and instant on my trace.
BrowningnounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/
United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading _Browning._ “You know it was reported that John Weston was killed, shot dead, while trying to escape from Port Arthur.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “John Weston was rather favored by the chaplain of the transport-ship on account, I think, of his youth and good looks, as well as his good behavior and the recommendation of the prison chaplain.
chaplainnounUS /ˈtʃæplən/
a clergyman ministering to some institution
From this reading “John Weston was rather favored by the chaplain of the transport-ship on account, I think, of his youth and good looks, as well as his good behavior and the recommendation of the prison chaplain.
chaplain's
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From this reading “When they were well out to sea he was taken from the convict gang into the chaplain’s room to wait on his reverence, though the office was a mere sinecure.
convictnounUS /ˈkɑːnvɪkt/
a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
From this reading “When they were well out to sea he was taken from the convict gang into the chaplain’s room to wait on his reverence, though the office was a mere sinecure.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading And all the time they hunted me, From hill to plain, from shore to sea, And justice hounding far and wide Her bloodhounds through the country side, Breathed hot and instant on my trace.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading You will discover in the course of this narrative how that false report got out and how it secured his escape.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading _Browning._ “You know it was reported that John Weston was killed, shot dead, while trying to escape from Port Arthur.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading You will discover in the course of this narrative how that false report got out and how it secured his escape.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading _Browning._ “You know it was reported that John Weston was killed, shot dead, while trying to escape from Port Arthur.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading You will discover in the course of this narrative how that false report got out and how it secured his escape.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading And all the time they hunted me, From hill to plain, from shore to sea, And justice hounding far and wide Her bloodhounds through the country side, Breathed hot and instant on my trace.
favoredadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərd/
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
From this reading “John Weston was rather favored by the chaplain of the transport-ship on account, I think, of his youth and good looks, as well as his good behavior and the recommendation of the prison chaplain.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And all the time they hunted me, From hill to plain, from shore to sea, And justice hounding far and wide Her bloodhounds through the country side, Breathed hot and instant on my trace.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading “When they were well out to sea he was taken from the convict gang into the chaplain’s room to wait on his reverence, though the office was a mere sinecure.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “John Weston was rather favored by the chaplain of the transport-ship on account, I think, of his youth and good looks, as well as his good behavior and the recommendation of the prison chaplain.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading You will discover in the course of this narrative how that false report got out and how it secured his escape.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “When they were well out to sea he was taken from the convict gang into the chaplain’s room to wait on his reverence, though the office was a mere sinecure.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And all the time they hunted me, From hill to plain, from shore to sea, And justice hounding far and wide Her bloodhounds through the country side, Breathed hot and instant on my trace.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading And all the time they hunted me, From hill to plain, from shore to sea, And justice hounding far and wide Her bloodhounds through the country side, Breathed hot and instant on my trace.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading You will discover in the course of this narrative how that false report got out and how it secured his escape.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading And all the time they hunted me, From hill to plain, from shore to sea, And justice hounding far and wide Her bloodhounds through the country side, Breathed hot and instant on my trace.
houndingverbUS /ˈhaʊndɪŋ/
-ing form of “hound” — pursue or chase relentlessly
From this reading And all the time they hunted me, From hill to plain, from shore to sea, And justice hounding far and wide Her bloodhounds through the country side, Breathed hot and instant on my trace.
how
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From this reading You will discover in the course of this narrative how that false report got out and how it secured his escape.
huntedadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading And all the time they hunted me, From hill to plain, from shore to sea, And justice hounding far and wide Her bloodhounds through the country side, Breathed hot and instant on my trace.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “John Weston was rather favored by the chaplain of the transport-ship on account, I think, of his youth and good looks, as well as his good behavior and the recommendation of the prison chaplain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You will discover in the course of this narrative how that false report got out and how it secured his escape.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading And all the time they hunted me, From hill to plain, from shore to sea, And justice hounding far and wide Her bloodhounds through the country side, Breathed hot and instant on my trace.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “When they were well out to sea he was taken from the convict gang into the chaplain’s room to wait on his reverence, though the office was a mere sinecure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Browning._ “You know it was reported that John Weston was killed, shot dead, while trying to escape from Port Arthur.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading _Browning._ “You know it was reported that John Weston was killed, shot dead, while trying to escape from Port Arthur.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading And all the time they hunted me, From hill to plain, from shore to sea, And justice hounding far and wide Her bloodhounds through the country side, Breathed hot and instant on my trace.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading _Browning._ “You know it was reported that John Weston was killed, shot dead, while trying to escape from Port Arthur.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading _Browning._ “You know it was reported that John Weston was killed, shot dead, while trying to escape from Port Arthur.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading “John Weston was rather favored by the chaplain of the transport-ship on account, I think, of his youth and good looks, as well as his good behavior and the recommendation of the prison chaplain.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And all the time they hunted me, From hill to plain, from shore to sea, And justice hounding far and wide Her bloodhounds through the country side, Breathed hot and instant on my trace.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading “When they were well out to sea he was taken from the convict gang into the chaplain’s room to wait on his reverence, though the office was a mere sinecure.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And all the time they hunted me, From hill to plain, from shore to sea, And justice hounding far and wide Her bloodhounds through the country side, Breathed hot and instant on my trace.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading You will discover in the course of this narrative how that false report got out and how it secured his escape.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You will discover in the course of this narrative how that false report got out and how it secured his escape.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading “When they were well out to sea he was taken from the convict gang into the chaplain’s room to wait on his reverence, though the office was a mere sinecure.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And all the time they hunted me, From hill to plain, from shore to sea, And justice hounding far and wide Her bloodhounds through the country side, Breathed hot and instant on my trace.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading You will discover in the course of this narrative how that false report got out and how it secured his escape.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading And all the time they hunted me, From hill to plain, from shore to sea, And justice hounding far and wide Her bloodhounds through the country side, Breathed hot and instant on my trace.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading _Browning._ “You know it was reported that John Weston was killed, shot dead, while trying to escape from Port Arthur.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading “John Weston was rather favored by the chaplain of the transport-ship on account, I think, of his youth and good looks, as well as his good behavior and the recommendation of the prison chaplain.
on the contrary
From this reading “John Weston was rather favored by the chaplain of the transport-ship on account, I think, of his youth and good looks, as well as his good behavior and the recommendation of the prison chaplain.
recommendationnounUS /ˌrekəmənˈdeɪʃən/
something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable
From this reading “John Weston was rather favored by the chaplain of the transport-ship on account, I think, of his youth and good looks, as well as his good behavior and the recommendation of the prison chaplain.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading You will discover in the course of this narrative how that false report got out and how it secured his escape.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading _Browning._ “You know it was reported that John Weston was killed, shot dead, while trying to escape from Port Arthur.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading “When they were well out to sea he was taken from the convict gang into the chaplain’s room to wait on his reverence, though the office was a mere sinecure.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “When they were well out to sea he was taken from the convict gang into the chaplain’s room to wait on his reverence, though the office was a mere sinecure.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading And all the time they hunted me, From hill to plain, from shore to sea, And justice hounding far and wide Her bloodhounds through the country side, Breathed hot and instant on my trace.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading You will discover in the course of this narrative how that false report got out and how it secured his escape.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading And all the time they hunted me, From hill to plain, from shore to sea, And justice hounding far and wide Her bloodhounds through the country side, Breathed hot and instant on my trace.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading _Browning._ “You know it was reported that John Weston was killed, shot dead, while trying to escape from Port Arthur.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading And all the time they hunted me, From hill to plain, from shore to sea, And justice hounding far and wide Her bloodhounds through the country side, Breathed hot and instant on my trace.
sinecurenoun
a benefice to which no spiritual or pastoral duties are attached
From this reading “When they were well out to sea he was taken from the convict gang into the chaplain’s room to wait on his reverence, though the office was a mere sinecure.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading “When they were well out to sea he was taken from the convict gang into the chaplain’s room to wait on his reverence, though the office was a mere sinecure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Browning._ “You know it was reported that John Weston was killed, shot dead, while trying to escape from Port Arthur.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And all the time they hunted me, From hill to plain, from shore to sea, And justice hounding far and wide Her bloodhounds through the country side, Breathed hot and instant on my trace.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And all the time they hunted me, From hill to plain, from shore to sea, And justice hounding far and wide Her bloodhounds through the country side, Breathed hot and instant on my trace.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “John Weston was rather favored by the chaplain of the transport-ship on account, I think, of his youth and good looks, as well as his good behavior and the recommendation of the prison chaplain.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You will discover in the course of this narrative how that false report got out and how it secured his escape.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “When they were well out to sea he was taken from the convict gang into the chaplain’s room to wait on his reverence, though the office was a mere sinecure.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading And all the time they hunted me, From hill to plain, from shore to sea, And justice hounding far and wide Her bloodhounds through the country side, Breathed hot and instant on my trace.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And all the time they hunted me, From hill to plain, from shore to sea, And justice hounding far and wide Her bloodhounds through the country side, Breathed hot and instant on my trace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And all the time they hunted me, From hill to plain, from shore to sea, And justice hounding far and wide Her bloodhounds through the country side, Breathed hot and instant on my trace.
a just detectable amount
From this reading And all the time they hunted me, From hill to plain, from shore to sea, And justice hounding far and wide Her bloodhounds through the country side, Breathed hot and instant on my trace.
transport-ship
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From this reading “John Weston was rather favored by the chaplain of the transport-ship on account, I think, of his youth and good looks, as well as his good behavior and the recommendation of the prison chaplain.
hard to endure
From this reading _Browning._ “You know it was reported that John Weston was killed, shot dead, while trying to escape from Port Arthur.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading “When they were well out to sea he was taken from the convict gang into the chaplain’s room to wait on his reverence, though the office was a mere sinecure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Browning._ “You know it was reported that John Weston was killed, shot dead, while trying to escape from Port Arthur.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “John Weston was rather favored by the chaplain of the transport-ship on account, I think, of his youth and good looks, as well as his good behavior and the recommendation of the prison chaplain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “When they were well out to sea he was taken from the convict gang into the chaplain’s room to wait on his reverence, though the office was a mere sinecure.
WestonnounUS /ˈwestən/
United States photographer(1886-1958)
From this reading _Browning._ “You know it was reported that John Weston was killed, shot dead, while trying to escape from Port Arthur.
at the time that
From this reading “When they were well out to sea he was taken from the convict gang into the chaplain’s room to wait on his reverence, though the office was a mere sinecure.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading _Browning._ “You know it was reported that John Weston was killed, shot dead, while trying to escape from Port Arthur.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading And all the time they hunted me, From hill to plain, from shore to sea, And justice hounding far and wide Her bloodhounds through the country side, Breathed hot and instant on my trace.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You will discover in the course of this narrative how that false report got out and how it secured his escape.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Browning._ “You know it was reported that John Weston was killed, shot dead, while trying to escape from Port Arthur.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading “John Weston was rather favored by the chaplain of the transport-ship on account, I think, of his youth and good looks, as well as his good behavior and the recommendation of the prison chaplain.
