used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _An Escape, and a Triumph._ After a few weeks' incarceration, Mrs. Raymond, in accordance with my advice, made known the secret of her sex to the chief officer of the prison, to whom she also communicated the great wrongs which she had suffered at the hand of Livingston.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading He immediately placed Mrs. Raymond in a more comfortable room and caused her to be provided with an abundance of female garments, which she now resumed.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading _An Escape, and a Triumph._ After a few weeks' incarceration, Mrs. Raymond, in accordance with my advice, made known the secret of her sex to the chief officer of the prison, to whom she also communicated the great wrongs which she had suffered at the hand of Livingston.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading _An Escape, and a Triumph._ After a few weeks' incarceration, Mrs. Raymond, in accordance with my advice, made known the secret of her sex to the chief officer of the prison, to whom she also communicated the great wrongs which she had suffered at the hand of Livingston.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading The officer, who was a good and humane man, was deeply affected by this narrative.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _An Escape, and a Triumph._ After a few weeks' incarceration, Mrs. Raymond, in accordance with my advice, made known the secret of her sex to the chief officer of the prison, to whom she also communicated the great wrongs which she had suffered at the hand of Livingston.
(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 Her story, of course, was given in all the newspapers; and it excited the deepest sympathy in her behalf.
in addition
From this reading _An Escape, and a Triumph._ After a few weeks' incarceration, Mrs. Raymond, in accordance with my advice, made known the secret of her sex to the chief officer of the prison, to whom she also communicated the great wrongs which she had suffered at the hand of Livingston.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _An Escape, and a Triumph._ After a few weeks' incarceration, Mrs. Raymond, in accordance with my advice, made known the secret of her sex to the chief officer of the prison, to whom she also communicated the great wrongs which she had suffered at the hand of Livingston.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _An Escape, and a Triumph._ After a few weeks' incarceration, Mrs. Raymond, in accordance with my advice, made known the secret of her sex to the chief officer of the prison, to whom she also communicated the great wrongs which she had suffered at the hand of Livingston.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading One editor boldly asserted that no jury could be found to convict the fair prisoner under the circumstances.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _An Escape, and a Triumph._ After a few weeks' incarceration, Mrs. Raymond, in accordance with my advice, made known the secret of her sex to the chief officer of the prison, to whom she also communicated the great wrongs which she had suffered at the hand of Livingston.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He immediately placed Mrs. Raymond in a more comfortable room and caused her to be provided with an abundance of female garments, which she now resumed.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading Her story, of course, was given in all the newspapers; and it excited the deepest sympathy in her behalf.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading One editor boldly asserted that no jury could be found to convict the fair prisoner under the circumstances.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The officer, who was a good and humane man, was deeply affected by this narrative.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading He immediately placed Mrs. Raymond in a more comfortable room and caused her to be provided with an abundance of female garments, which she now resumed.
a person who is in charge
From this reading _An Escape, and a Triumph._ After a few weeks' incarceration, Mrs. Raymond, in accordance with my advice, made known the secret of her sex to the chief officer of the prison, to whom she also communicated the great wrongs which she had suffered at the hand of Livingston.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading One editor boldly asserted that no jury could be found to convict the fair prisoner under the circumstances.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading He immediately placed Mrs. Raymond in a more comfortable room and caused her to be provided with an abundance of female garments, which she now resumed.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading _An Escape, and a Triumph._ After a few weeks' incarceration, Mrs. Raymond, in accordance with my advice, made known the secret of her sex to the chief officer of the prison, to whom she also communicated the great wrongs which she had suffered at the hand of Livingston.
convictnounUS /ˈkɑːnvɪkt/
a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
From this reading One editor boldly asserted that no jury could be found to convict the fair prisoner under the circumstances.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading One editor boldly asserted that no jury could be found to convict the fair prisoner under the circumstances.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Her story, of course, was given in all the newspapers; and it excited the deepest sympathy in her behalf.
deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Her story, of course, was given in all the newspapers; and it excited the deepest sympathy in her behalf.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The officer, who was a good and humane man, was deeply affected by this narrative.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading One editor boldly asserted that no jury could be found to convict the fair prisoner under the circumstances.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading _An Escape, and a Triumph._ After a few weeks' incarceration, Mrs. Raymond, in accordance with my advice, made known the secret of her sex to the chief officer of the prison, to whom she also communicated the great wrongs which she had suffered at the hand of Livingston.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Her story, of course, was given in all the newspapers; and it excited the deepest sympathy in her behalf.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading One editor boldly asserted that no jury could be found to convict the fair prisoner under the circumstances.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading He immediately placed Mrs. Raymond in a more comfortable room and caused her to be provided with an abundance of female garments, which she now resumed.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading _An Escape, and a Triumph._ After a few weeks' incarceration, Mrs. Raymond, in accordance with my advice, made known the secret of her sex to the chief officer of the prison, to whom she also communicated the great wrongs which she had suffered at the hand of Livingston.
set up or found
From this reading One editor boldly asserted that no jury could be found to convict the fair prisoner under the circumstances.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading He immediately placed Mrs. Raymond in a more comfortable room and caused her to be provided with an abundance of female garments, which she now resumed.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Her story, of course, was given in all the newspapers; and it excited the deepest sympathy in her behalf.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The officer, who was a good and humane man, was deeply affected by this narrative.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _An Escape, and a Triumph._ After a few weeks' incarceration, Mrs. Raymond, in accordance with my advice, made known the secret of her sex to the chief officer of the prison, to whom she also communicated the great wrongs which she had suffered at the hand of Livingston.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _An Escape, and a Triumph._ After a few weeks' incarceration, Mrs. Raymond, in accordance with my advice, made known the secret of her sex to the chief officer of the prison, to whom she also communicated the great wrongs which she had suffered at the hand of Livingston.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading _An Escape, and a Triumph._ After a few weeks' incarceration, Mrs. Raymond, in accordance with my advice, made known the secret of her sex to the chief officer of the prison, to whom she also communicated the great wrongs which she had suffered at the hand of Livingston.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He immediately placed Mrs. Raymond in a more comfortable room and caused her to be provided with an abundance of female garments, which she now resumed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _An Escape, and a Triumph._ After a few weeks' incarceration, Mrs. Raymond, in accordance with my advice, made known the secret of her sex to the chief officer of the prison, to whom she also communicated the great wrongs which she had suffered at the hand of Livingston.
humaneadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmeɪn/
pertaining to or concerned with the humanities
From this reading The officer, who was a good and humane man, was deeply affected by this narrative.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He immediately placed Mrs. Raymond in a more comfortable room and caused her to be provided with an abundance of female garments, which she now resumed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _An Escape, and a Triumph._ After a few weeks' incarceration, Mrs. Raymond, in accordance with my advice, made known the secret of her sex to the chief officer of the prison, to whom she also communicated the great wrongs which she had suffered at the hand of Livingston.
incarcerationnounUS /ˌɪnkɑːrsərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading _An Escape, and a Triumph._ After a few weeks' incarceration, Mrs. Raymond, in accordance with my advice, made known the secret of her sex to the chief officer of the prison, to whom she also communicated the great wrongs which she had suffered at the hand of Livingston.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her story, of course, was given in all the newspapers; and it excited the deepest sympathy in her behalf.
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 One editor boldly asserted that no jury could be found to convict the fair prisoner under the circumstances.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading _An Escape, and a Triumph._ After a few weeks' incarceration, Mrs. Raymond, in accordance with my advice, made known the secret of her sex to the chief officer of the prison, to whom she also communicated the great wrongs which she had suffered at the hand of Livingston.
LivingstonnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋstən/
American Revolutionary leader who served in the Continental Congress and as minister to France (1746-1813)
From this reading _An Escape, and a Triumph._ After a few weeks' incarceration, Mrs. Raymond, in accordance with my advice, made known the secret of her sex to the chief officer of the prison, to whom she also communicated the great wrongs which she had suffered at the hand of Livingston.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading _An Escape, and a Triumph._ After a few weeks' incarceration, Mrs. Raymond, in accordance with my advice, made known the secret of her sex to the chief officer of the prison, to whom she also communicated the great wrongs which she had suffered at the hand of Livingston.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The officer, who was a good and humane man, was deeply affected by this narrative.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He immediately placed Mrs. Raymond in a more comfortable room and caused her to be provided with an abundance of female garments, which she now resumed.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading _An Escape, and a Triumph._ After a few weeks' incarceration, Mrs. Raymond, in accordance with my advice, made known the secret of her sex to the chief officer of the prison, to whom she also communicated the great wrongs which she had suffered at the hand of Livingston.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _An Escape, and a Triumph._ After a few weeks' incarceration, Mrs. Raymond, in accordance with my advice, made known the secret of her sex to the chief officer of the prison, to whom she also communicated the great wrongs which she had suffered at the hand of Livingston.
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 The officer, who was a good and humane man, was deeply affected by this narrative.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Her story, of course, was given in all the newspapers; and it excited the deepest sympathy in her behalf.
not any; not one
From this reading One editor boldly asserted that no jury could be found to convict the fair prisoner under the circumstances.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He immediately placed Mrs. Raymond in a more comfortable room and caused her to be provided with an abundance of female garments, which she now resumed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _An Escape, and a Triumph._ After a few weeks' incarceration, Mrs. Raymond, in accordance with my advice, made known the secret of her sex to the chief officer of the prison, to whom she also communicated the great wrongs which she had suffered at the hand of Livingston.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading _An Escape, and a Triumph._ After a few weeks' incarceration, Mrs. Raymond, in accordance with my advice, made known the secret of her sex to the chief officer of the prison, to whom she also communicated the great wrongs which she had suffered at the hand of Livingston.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One editor boldly asserted that no jury could be found to convict the fair prisoner under the circumstances.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading He immediately placed Mrs. Raymond in a more comfortable room and caused her to be provided with an abundance of female garments, which she now resumed.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading _An Escape, and a Triumph._ After a few weeks' incarceration, Mrs. Raymond, in accordance with my advice, made known the secret of her sex to the chief officer of the prison, to whom she also communicated the great wrongs which she had suffered at the hand of Livingston.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading One editor boldly asserted that no jury could be found to convict the fair prisoner under the circumstances.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading He immediately placed Mrs. Raymond in a more comfortable room and caused her to be provided with an abundance of female garments, which she now resumed.
Raymond
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _An Escape, and a Triumph._ After a few weeks' incarceration, Mrs. Raymond, in accordance with my advice, made known the secret of her sex to the chief officer of the prison, to whom she also communicated the great wrongs which she had suffered at the hand of Livingston.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading He immediately placed Mrs. Raymond in a more comfortable room and caused her to be provided with an abundance of female garments, which she now resumed.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He immediately placed Mrs. Raymond in a more comfortable room and caused her to be provided with an abundance of female garments, which she now resumed.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading _An Escape, and a Triumph._ After a few weeks' incarceration, Mrs. Raymond, in accordance with my advice, made known the secret of her sex to the chief officer of the prison, to whom she also communicated the great wrongs which she had suffered at the hand of Livingston.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading _An Escape, and a Triumph._ After a few weeks' incarceration, Mrs. Raymond, in accordance with my advice, made known the secret of her sex to the chief officer of the prison, to whom she also communicated the great wrongs which she had suffered at the hand of Livingston.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _An Escape, and a Triumph._ After a few weeks' incarceration, Mrs. Raymond, in accordance with my advice, made known the secret of her sex to the chief officer of the prison, to whom she also communicated the great wrongs which she had suffered at the hand of Livingston.
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 Her story, of course, was given in all the newspapers; and it excited the deepest sympathy in her behalf.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading _An Escape, and a Triumph._ After a few weeks' incarceration, Mrs. Raymond, in accordance with my advice, made known the secret of her sex to the chief officer of the prison, to whom she also communicated the great wrongs which she had suffered at the hand of Livingston.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Her story, of course, was given in all the newspapers; and it excited the deepest sympathy in her behalf.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One editor boldly asserted that no jury could be found to convict the fair prisoner under the circumstances.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _An Escape, and a Triumph._ After a few weeks' incarceration, Mrs. Raymond, in accordance with my advice, made known the secret of her sex to the chief officer of the prison, to whom she also communicated the great wrongs which she had suffered at the hand of Livingston.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The officer, who was a good and humane man, was deeply affected by this narrative.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _An Escape, and a Triumph._ After a few weeks' incarceration, Mrs. Raymond, in accordance with my advice, made known the secret of her sex to the chief officer of the prison, to whom she also communicated the great wrongs which she had suffered at the hand of Livingston.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading _An Escape, and a Triumph._ After a few weeks' incarceration, Mrs. Raymond, in accordance with my advice, made known the secret of her sex to the chief officer of the prison, to whom she also communicated the great wrongs which she had suffered at the hand of Livingston.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading One editor boldly asserted that no jury could be found to convict the fair prisoner under the circumstances.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The officer, who was a good and humane man, was deeply affected by this narrative.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading _An Escape, and a Triumph._ After a few weeks' incarceration, Mrs. Raymond, in accordance with my advice, made known the secret of her sex to the chief officer of the prison, to whom she also communicated the great wrongs which she had suffered at the hand of Livingston.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _An Escape, and a Triumph._ After a few weeks' incarceration, Mrs. Raymond, in accordance with my advice, made known the secret of her sex to the chief officer of the prison, to whom she also communicated the great wrongs which she had suffered at the hand of Livingston.
which person or people
From this reading The officer, who was a good and humane man, was deeply affected by this narrative.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _An Escape, and a Triumph._ After a few weeks' incarceration, Mrs. Raymond, in accordance with my advice, made known the secret of her sex to the chief officer of the prison, to whom she also communicated the great wrongs which she had suffered at the hand of Livingston.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _An Escape, and a Triumph._ After a few weeks' incarceration, Mrs. Raymond, in accordance with my advice, made known the secret of her sex to the chief officer of the prison, to whom she also communicated the great wrongs which she had suffered at the hand of Livingston.
wrongsnounUS /rɔːŋz/
plural of “wrong” — that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
From this reading _An Escape, and a Triumph._ After a few weeks' incarceration, Mrs. Raymond, in accordance with my advice, made known the secret of her sex to the chief officer of the prison, to whom she also communicated the great wrongs which she had suffered at the hand of Livingston.
