adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN the city, a few miles from the plantation, a scene which too often affords those degrading pictures that disgrace a free and happy country, was being enacted.
affordsverbUS /əˈfɔːrdz/
third-person singular of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading IN the city, a few miles from the plantation, a scene which too often affords those degrading pictures that disgrace a free and happy country, was being enacted.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The upper and lower windows of this building were strongly secured with iron gratings, and emitted the morbid air from cells scarcely large enough to contain human beings of ordinary size.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading In the rear, a sort of triangular area opened, along which was a line of low buildings, displaying single and double cells.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A low brick building, standing in an area protected by a high fence, surmounted with spikes and other dangerous projectiles, formed the place.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN the city, a few miles from the plantation, a scene which too often affords those degrading pictures that disgrace a free and happy country, was being enacted.
ANOTHERdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER SCENE IN SOUTHERN LIFE.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading A low brick building, standing in an area protected by a high fence, surmounted with spikes and other dangerous projectiles, formed the place.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading IN the city, a few miles from the plantation, a scene which too often affords those degrading pictures that disgrace a free and happy country, was being enacted.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading The upper and lower windows of this building were strongly secured with iron gratings, and emitted the morbid air from cells scarcely large enough to contain human beings of ordinary size.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading A low brick building, standing in an area protected by a high fence, surmounted with spikes and other dangerous projectiles, formed the place.
buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading A low brick building, standing in an area protected by a high fence, surmounted with spikes and other dangerous projectiles, formed the place.
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 In the rear, a sort of triangular area opened, along which was a line of low buildings, displaying single and double cells.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A low brick building, standing in an area protected by a high fence, surmounted with spikes and other dangerous projectiles, formed the place.
cellsnounUS /selz/
plural of “cell” — any small compartment
From this reading The upper and lower windows of this building were strongly secured with iron gratings, and emitted the morbid air from cells scarcely large enough to contain human beings of ordinary size.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading IN the city, a few miles from the plantation, a scene which too often affords those degrading pictures that disgrace a free and happy country, was being enacted.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading The upper and lower windows of this building were strongly secured with iron gratings, and emitted the morbid air from cells scarcely large enough to contain human beings of ordinary size.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading IN the city, a few miles from the plantation, a scene which too often affords those degrading pictures that disgrace a free and happy country, was being enacted.
dangerousadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading A low brick building, standing in an area protected by a high fence, surmounted with spikes and other dangerous projectiles, formed the place.
degradingadjectiveUS /dɪˈɡreɪdɪŋ/
harmful to the mind or morals
From this reading IN the city, a few miles from the plantation, a scene which too often affords those degrading pictures that disgrace a free and happy country, was being enacted.
disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading IN the city, a few miles from the plantation, a scene which too often affords those degrading pictures that disgrace a free and happy country, was being enacted.
displayingverbUS /dɪˈspleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading In the rear, a sort of triangular area opened, along which was a line of low buildings, displaying single and double cells.
doubleverbUS /ˈdʌbəl/
increase twofold
From this reading In the rear, a sort of triangular area opened, along which was a line of low buildings, displaying single and double cells.
emittedverbUS /ɪˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “emit” — expel (gases or odors)
From this reading The upper and lower windows of this building were strongly secured with iron gratings, and emitted the morbid air from cells scarcely large enough to contain human beings of ordinary size.
enactedverbUS /eˈnæktəd/
past form of “enact” — order by virtue of superior authority; decree
From this reading IN the city, a few miles from the plantation, a scene which too often affords those degrading pictures that disgrace a free and happy country, was being enacted.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The upper and lower windows of this building were strongly secured with iron gratings, and emitted the morbid air from cells scarcely large enough to contain human beings of ordinary size.
fenceverbUS /fens/
enclose with a fence
From this reading A low brick building, standing in an area protected by a high fence, surmounted with spikes and other dangerous projectiles, formed the place.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading IN the city, a few miles from the plantation, a scene which too often affords those degrading pictures that disgrace a free and happy country, was being enacted.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading A low brick building, standing in an area protected by a high fence, surmounted with spikes and other dangerous projectiles, formed the place.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading IN the city, a few miles from the plantation, a scene which too often affords those degrading pictures that disgrace a free and happy country, was being enacted.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IN the city, a few miles from the plantation, a scene which too often affords those degrading pictures that disgrace a free and happy country, was being enacted.
gratings
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From this reading The upper and lower windows of this building were strongly secured with iron gratings, and emitted the morbid air from cells scarcely large enough to contain human beings of ordinary size.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading IN the city, a few miles from the plantation, a scene which too often affords those degrading pictures that disgrace a free and happy country, was being enacted.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A low brick building, standing in an area protected by a high fence, surmounted with spikes and other dangerous projectiles, formed the place.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The upper and lower windows of this building were strongly secured with iron gratings, and emitted the morbid air from cells scarcely large enough to contain human beings of ordinary size.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ANOTHER SCENE IN SOUTHERN LIFE.
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 The upper and lower windows of this building were strongly secured with iron gratings, and emitted the morbid air from cells scarcely large enough to contain human beings of ordinary size.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The upper and lower windows of this building were strongly secured with iron gratings, and emitted the morbid air from cells scarcely large enough to contain human beings of ordinary size.
LIFEnounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading ANOTHER SCENE IN SOUTHERN LIFE.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In the rear, a sort of triangular area opened, along which was a line of low buildings, displaying single and double cells.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A low brick building, standing in an area protected by a high fence, surmounted with spikes and other dangerous projectiles, formed the place.
lowerverbUS /ˈloʊər/
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The upper and lower windows of this building were strongly secured with iron gratings, and emitted the morbid air from cells scarcely large enough to contain human beings of ordinary size.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading IN the city, a few miles from the plantation, a scene which too often affords those degrading pictures that disgrace a free and happy country, was being enacted.
morbidadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrbəd/
suggesting an unhealthy mental state
From this reading The upper and lower windows of this building were strongly secured with iron gratings, and emitted the morbid air from cells scarcely large enough to contain human beings of ordinary size.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The upper and lower windows of this building were strongly secured with iron gratings, and emitted the morbid air from cells scarcely large enough to contain human beings of ordinary size.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading IN the city, a few miles from the plantation, a scene which too often affords those degrading pictures that disgrace a free and happy country, was being enacted.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading In the rear, a sort of triangular area opened, along which was a line of low buildings, displaying single and double cells.
ordinarynounUS /ˈɔːrdəneri/
a judge of a probate court
From this reading The upper and lower windows of this building were strongly secured with iron gratings, and emitted the morbid air from cells scarcely large enough to contain human beings of ordinary size.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A low brick building, standing in an area protected by a high fence, surmounted with spikes and other dangerous projectiles, formed the place.
picturesnounUS /ˈpɪktʃərz/
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading IN the city, a few miles from the plantation, a scene which too often affords those degrading pictures that disgrace a free and happy country, was being enacted.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A low brick building, standing in an area protected by a high fence, surmounted with spikes and other dangerous projectiles, formed the place.
plantationnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃən/
an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading IN the city, a few miles from the plantation, a scene which too often affords those degrading pictures that disgrace a free and happy country, was being enacted.
projectilesnounUS /prəˈdʒektəlz/
plural of “projectile” — a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled
From this reading A low brick building, standing in an area protected by a high fence, surmounted with spikes and other dangerous projectiles, formed the place.
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading A low brick building, standing in an area protected by a high fence, surmounted with spikes and other dangerous projectiles, formed the place.
rearnounUS /rɪr/
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading In the rear, a sort of triangular area opened, along which was a line of low buildings, displaying single and double cells.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading The upper and lower windows of this building were strongly secured with iron gratings, and emitted the morbid air from cells scarcely large enough to contain human beings of ordinary size.
SCENEnounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading ANOTHER SCENE IN SOUTHERN LIFE.
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading The upper and lower windows of this building were strongly secured with iron gratings, and emitted the morbid air from cells scarcely large enough to contain human beings of ordinary size.
singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading In the rear, a sort of triangular area opened, along which was a line of low buildings, displaying single and double cells.
sizenounUS /saɪz/
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading The upper and lower windows of this building were strongly secured with iron gratings, and emitted the morbid air from cells scarcely large enough to contain human beings of ordinary size.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading In the rear, a sort of triangular area opened, along which was a line of low buildings, displaying single and double cells.
SOUTHERNadjectiveUS /ˈsʌðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading ANOTHER SCENE IN SOUTHERN LIFE.
spikesnounUS /spaɪks/
plural of “spike” — a transient variation in voltage or current
From this reading A low brick building, standing in an area protected by a high fence, surmounted with spikes and other dangerous projectiles, formed the place.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading A low brick building, standing in an area protected by a high fence, surmounted with spikes and other dangerous projectiles, formed the place.
stronglyadverbUS /ˈstrɔːŋli/
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading The upper and lower windows of this building were strongly secured with iron gratings, and emitted the morbid air from cells scarcely large enough to contain human beings of ordinary size.
surmountedadjectiveUS /sərˈmaʊntɪd/
having something on top
From this reading A low brick building, standing in an area protected by a high fence, surmounted with spikes and other dangerous projectiles, formed the place.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN the city, a few miles from the plantation, a scene which too often affords those degrading pictures that disgrace a free and happy country, was being enacted.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN the city, a few miles from the plantation, a scene which too often affords those degrading pictures that disgrace a free and happy country, was being enacted.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The upper and lower windows of this building were strongly secured with iron gratings, and emitted the morbid air from cells scarcely large enough to contain human beings of ordinary size.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading IN the city, a few miles from the plantation, a scene which too often affords those degrading pictures that disgrace a free and happy country, was being enacted.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The upper and lower windows of this building were strongly secured with iron gratings, and emitted the morbid air from cells scarcely large enough to contain human beings of ordinary size.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading IN the city, a few miles from the plantation, a scene which too often affords those degrading pictures that disgrace a free and happy country, was being enacted.
triangularadjectiveUS /traɪˈæŋɡjələr/
having three angles; forming or shaped like a triangle
From this reading In the rear, a sort of triangular area opened, along which was a line of low buildings, displaying single and double cells.
upperadjectiveUS /ˈʌpər/
the topmost one of two
From this reading The upper and lower windows of this building were strongly secured with iron gratings, and emitted the morbid air from cells scarcely large enough to contain human beings of ordinary size.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN the city, a few miles from the plantation, a scene which too often affords those degrading pictures that disgrace a free and happy country, was being enacted.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The upper and lower windows of this building were strongly secured with iron gratings, and emitted the morbid air from cells scarcely large enough to contain human beings of ordinary size.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN the city, a few miles from the plantation, a scene which too often affords those degrading pictures that disgrace a free and happy country, was being enacted.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The upper and lower windows of this building were strongly secured with iron gratings, and emitted the morbid air from cells scarcely large enough to contain human beings of ordinary size.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A low brick building, standing in an area protected by a high fence, surmounted with spikes and other dangerous projectiles, formed the place.
