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Chapter IV

Chapter 4 of Queenie's whim, Volume 1 (of 3) is here in full — 164 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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CATHY.
"She loved me for the dangers I had passed, And I loved her that she did pity them."
_Shakespeare._ "Something unseen o'er all her form Did nameless grace impart; A secret charm, that won the way At once into the heart."--_Rev. John Logan._ Solitary confinement was a favorite mode of punishment at Granite Lodge; visits of condolence from sympathizing friends were sternly interdicted.
Nevertheless, many small culprits had been much comforted by peppermint lozenges or acid drops, surreptitiously conveyed to them in small screws of whitey-brown paper lowered down to the window.
Notes hidden in the centre of a large currant-bun had even been forwarded to the unhappy prisoner; indeed, to carry provisions to the incarcerated victim was one of the chief amusements in the school.
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Queenie's whim, Volume 1 (of 3)

Chapter IV

Chapter 4 of Queenie's whim, Volume 1 (of 3) is here in full — 164 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/32 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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CATHY.
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"She loved me for the dangers I had passed, And I loved her that she did pity them."
/ʃiː lʌvd miː fɔːr ðə ˈdeɪndʒərz aɪ hæd pæst ənd aɪ lʌvd hɜːr ðæt ʃiː dɪd ˈpɪti ðem/
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_Shakespeare._ "Something unseen o'er all her form Did nameless grace impart; A secret charm, that won the way At once into the heart."--_Rev. John Logan._ Solitary confinement was a favorite mode of punishment at Granite Lodge; visits of condolence from sympathizing friends were sternly interdicted.
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Nevertheless, many small culprits had been much comforted by peppermint lozenges or acid drops, surreptitiously conveyed to them in small screws of whitey-brown paper lowered down to the window.
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Notes hidden in the centre of a large currant-bun had even been forwarded to the unhappy prisoner; indeed, to carry provisions to the incarcerated victim was one of the chief amusements in the school.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

condolence noun US /kənˈdoʊləns/

an expression of sympathy with another's grief

From this reading “_Shakespeare._ "Something unseen o'er all her form Did nameless grace impart; A secret charm, that won the way At once into the heart."--_Rev. John Logan._ Solitary confinement was a favorite mode of punishment at Granite Lodge; visits of condolence from sympathizing friends were sternly interdicted.”

culprits noun US /ˈkʌlprɪts/

plural of “culprit” — someone who perpetrates wrongdoing

From this reading “Nevertheless, many small culprits had been much comforted by peppermint lozenges or acid drops, surreptitiously conveyed to them in small screws of whitey-brown paper lowered down to the window.”

incarcerated verb US /ˌɪnˈkɑːrsəreɪtɪd/

past form of “incarcerate” — lock up or confine, in or as in a jail

From this reading “Notes hidden in the centre of a large currant-bun had even been forwarded to the unhappy prisoner; indeed, to carry provisions to the incarcerated victim was one of the chief amusements in the school.”

interdicted verb US /ˈɪntərdɪktɪd/

past form of “interdict” — destroy by firepower, such as an enemy's line of communication

From this reading “_Shakespeare._ "Something unseen o'er all her form Did nameless grace impart; A secret charm, that won the way At once into the heart."--_Rev. John Logan._ Solitary confinement was a favorite mode of punishment at Granite Lodge; visits of condolence from sympathizing friends were sternly interdicted.”

lozenges noun US /ˈlɔːzəndʒəz/

plural of “lozenge” — a small aromatic or medicated candy

From this reading “Nevertheless, many small culprits had been much comforted by peppermint lozenges or acid drops, surreptitiously conveyed to them in small screws of whitey-brown paper lowered down to the window.”

peppermint noun US /ˈpepərmɪnt/

herb with downy leaves and small purple or white flowers that yields a pungent oil used as a flavoring

From this reading “Nevertheless, many small culprits had been much comforted by peppermint lozenges or acid drops, surreptitiously conveyed to them in small screws of whitey-brown paper lowered down to the window.”

surreptitiously adverb US /ˌsɜːrəpˈtɪʃəsli/

in a surreptitious manner

From this reading “Nevertheless, many small culprits had been much comforted by peppermint lozenges or acid drops, surreptitiously conveyed to them in small screws of whitey-brown paper lowered down to the window.”

sympathizing verb US /ˈsɪmpəθaɪzɪŋ/

-ing form of “sympathize” — share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of

From this reading “_Shakespeare._ "Something unseen o'er all her form Did nameless grace impart; A secret charm, that won the way At once into the heart."--_Rev. John Logan._ Solitary confinement was a favorite mode of punishment at Granite Lodge; visits of condolence from sympathizing friends were sternly interdicted.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

Solitary confinement adjective + noun

confinement of a prisoner in isolation from other prisoners

In this reading “_Shakespeare._ "Something unseen o'er all her form Did nameless grace impart; A secret charm, that won the way At once into the heart."--_Rev. John Logan._ Solitary confinement was a favorite mode of punishment at Granite Lodge; visits of condolence from sympathizing friends were sternly interdicted.”

At once preposition + adverb

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

In this reading “_Shakespeare._ "Something unseen o'er all her form Did nameless grace impart; A secret charm, that won the way At once into the heart."--_Rev. John Logan._ Solitary confinement was a favorite mode of punishment at Granite Lodge; visits of condolence from sympathizing friends were sternly interdicted.”

in the centre preposition + article + noun counted as “in … centre”

In this reading “Notes hidden in the centre of a large currant-bun had even been forwarded to the unhappy prisoner; indeed, to carry provisions to the incarcerated victim was one of the chief amusements in the school.”

carry provisions verb + noun

In this reading “Notes hidden in the centre of a large currant-bun had even been forwarded to the unhappy prisoner; indeed, to carry provisions to the incarcerated victim was one of the chief amusements in the school.”

much comforted adverb + adjective

In this reading “Nevertheless, many small culprits had been much comforted by peppermint lozenges or acid drops, surreptitiously conveyed to them in small screws of whitey-brown paper lowered down to the window.”

All words in this reading · 95

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _Shakespeare._ "Something unseen o'er all her form Did nameless grace impart; A secret charm, that won the way At once into the heart."--_Rev. John Logan._ Solitary confinement was a favorite mode of punishment at Granite Lodge; visits of condolence from sympathizing friends were sternly interdicted.

acidadjectiveUS /ˈæsəd/

harsh or corrosive in tone

From this reading Nevertheless, many small culprits had been much comforted by peppermint lozenges or acid drops, surreptitiously conveyed to them in small screws of whitey-brown paper lowered down to the window.

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 _Shakespeare._ "Something unseen o'er all her form Did nameless grace impart; A secret charm, that won the way At once into the heart."--_Rev. John Logan._ Solitary confinement was a favorite mode of punishment at Granite Lodge; visits of condolence from sympathizing friends were sternly interdicted.

amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/

plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading Notes hidden in the centre of a large currant-bun had even been forwarded to the unhappy prisoner; indeed, to carry provisions to the incarcerated victim was one of the chief amusements in the school.

AndconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "She loved me for the dangers I had passed, And I loved her that she did pity them."

AtprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Shakespeare._ "Something unseen o'er all her form Did nameless grace impart; A secret charm, that won the way At once into the heart."--_Rev. John Logan._ Solitary confinement was a favorite mode of punishment at Granite Lodge; visits of condolence from sympathizing friends were sternly interdicted.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Nevertheless, many small culprits had been much comforted by peppermint lozenges or acid drops, surreptitiously conveyed to them in small screws of whitey-brown paper lowered down to the window.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Nevertheless, many small culprits had been much comforted by peppermint lozenges or acid drops, surreptitiously conveyed to them in small screws of whitey-brown paper lowered down to the window.

carryverbUS /ˈkæri/

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Notes hidden in the centre of a large currant-bun had even been forwarded to the unhappy prisoner; indeed, to carry provisions to the incarcerated victim was one of the chief amusements in the school.

CATHY

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading CATHY.

centrenounUS /ˈsentər/

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading Notes hidden in the centre of a large currant-bun had even been forwarded to the unhappy prisoner; indeed, to carry provisions to the incarcerated victim was one of the chief amusements in the school.

charmnounUS /tʃɑːrm/

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading _Shakespeare._ "Something unseen o'er all her form Did nameless grace impart; A secret charm, that won the way At once into the heart."--_Rev. John Logan._ Solitary confinement was a favorite mode of punishment at Granite Lodge; visits of condolence from sympathizing friends were sternly interdicted.

chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/

a person who is in charge

From this reading Notes hidden in the centre of a large currant-bun had even been forwarded to the unhappy prisoner; indeed, to carry provisions to the incarcerated victim was one of the chief amusements in the school.

comfortedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪd/

made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress

From this reading Nevertheless, many small culprits had been much comforted by peppermint lozenges or acid drops, surreptitiously conveyed to them in small screws of whitey-brown paper lowered down to the window.

condolencenounUS /kənˈdoʊləns/

an expression of sympathy with another's grief

From this reading _Shakespeare._ "Something unseen o'er all her form Did nameless grace impart; A secret charm, that won the way At once into the heart."--_Rev. John Logan._ Solitary confinement was a favorite mode of punishment at Granite Lodge; visits of condolence from sympathizing friends were sternly interdicted.

confinementnounUS /kənˈfaɪnmənt/

concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child

From this reading _Shakespeare._ "Something unseen o'er all her form Did nameless grace impart; A secret charm, that won the way At once into the heart."--_Rev. John Logan._ Solitary confinement was a favorite mode of punishment at Granite Lodge; visits of condolence from sympathizing friends were sternly interdicted.

conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/

past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on

From this reading Nevertheless, many small culprits had been much comforted by peppermint lozenges or acid drops, surreptitiously conveyed to them in small screws of whitey-brown paper lowered down to the window.

culpritsnounUS /ˈkʌlprɪts/

plural of “culprit” — someone who perpetrates wrongdoing

From this reading Nevertheless, many small culprits had been much comforted by peppermint lozenges or acid drops, surreptitiously conveyed to them in small screws of whitey-brown paper lowered down to the window.

currant-bun

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Notes hidden in the centre of a large currant-bun had even been forwarded to the unhappy prisoner; indeed, to carry provisions to the incarcerated victim was one of the chief amusements in the school.

dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading "She loved me for the dangers I had passed, And I loved her that she did pity them."

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "She loved me for the dangers I had passed, And I loved her that she did pity them."

downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Nevertheless, many small culprits had been much comforted by peppermint lozenges or acid drops, surreptitiously conveyed to them in small screws of whitey-brown paper lowered down to the window.

dropsnounUS /drɑːps/

plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small

From this reading Nevertheless, many small culprits had been much comforted by peppermint lozenges or acid drops, surreptitiously conveyed to them in small screws of whitey-brown paper lowered down to the window.

evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/

divisible by two

From this reading Notes hidden in the centre of a large currant-bun had even been forwarded to the unhappy prisoner; indeed, to carry provisions to the incarcerated victim was one of the chief amusements in the school.

favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading _Shakespeare._ "Something unseen o'er all her form Did nameless grace impart; A secret charm, that won the way At once into the heart."--_Rev. John Logan._ Solitary confinement was a favorite mode of punishment at Granite Lodge; visits of condolence from sympathizing friends were sternly interdicted.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "She loved me for the dangers I had passed, And I loved her that she did pity them."

formnounUS /fɔːrm/

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading _Shakespeare._ "Something unseen o'er all her form Did nameless grace impart; A secret charm, that won the way At once into the heart."--_Rev. John Logan._ Solitary confinement was a favorite mode of punishment at Granite Lodge; visits of condolence from sympathizing friends were sternly interdicted.

forwardedverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərdɪd/

past form of “forward” — send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit

From this reading Notes hidden in the centre of a large currant-bun had even been forwarded to the unhappy prisoner; indeed, to carry provisions to the incarcerated victim was one of the chief amusements in the school.

friendsnounUS /frendz/

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading _Shakespeare._ "Something unseen o'er all her form Did nameless grace impart; A secret charm, that won the way At once into the heart."--_Rev. John Logan._ Solitary confinement was a favorite mode of punishment at Granite Lodge; visits of condolence from sympathizing friends were sternly interdicted.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Shakespeare._ "Something unseen o'er all her form Did nameless grace impart; A secret charm, that won the way At once into the heart."--_Rev. John Logan._ Solitary confinement was a favorite mode of punishment at Granite Lodge; visits of condolence from sympathizing friends were sternly interdicted.

gracenounUS /ɡreɪs/

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading _Shakespeare._ "Something unseen o'er all her form Did nameless grace impart; A secret charm, that won the way At once into the heart."--_Rev. John Logan._ Solitary confinement was a favorite mode of punishment at Granite Lodge; visits of condolence from sympathizing friends were sternly interdicted.

GranitenounUS /ˈɡrænət/

plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz

From this reading _Shakespeare._ "Something unseen o'er all her form Did nameless grace impart; A secret charm, that won the way At once into the heart."--_Rev. John Logan._ Solitary confinement was a favorite mode of punishment at Granite Lodge; visits of condolence from sympathizing friends were sternly interdicted.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading "She loved me for the dangers I had passed, And I loved her that she did pity them."

heartnounUS /hɑːrt/

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading _Shakespeare._ "Something unseen o'er all her form Did nameless grace impart; A secret charm, that won the way At once into the heart."--_Rev. John Logan._ Solitary confinement was a favorite mode of punishment at Granite Lodge; visits of condolence from sympathizing friends were sternly interdicted.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "She loved me for the dangers I had passed, And I loved her that she did pity them."

hiddenadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdən/

not accessible to view

From this reading Notes hidden in the centre of a large currant-bun had even been forwarded to the unhappy prisoner; indeed, to carry provisions to the incarcerated victim was one of the chief amusements in the school.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "She loved me for the dangers I had passed, And I loved her that she did pity them."

impartverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrt/

transmit (knowledge or skills)

From this reading _Shakespeare._ "Something unseen o'er all her form Did nameless grace impart; A secret charm, that won the way At once into the heart."--_Rev. John Logan._ Solitary confinement was a favorite mode of punishment at Granite Lodge; visits of condolence from sympathizing friends were sternly interdicted.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Nevertheless, many small culprits had been much comforted by peppermint lozenges or acid drops, surreptitiously conveyed to them in small screws of whitey-brown paper lowered down to the window.

incarceratedverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːrsəreɪtɪd/

past form of “incarcerate” — lock up or confine, in or as in a jail

From this reading Notes hidden in the centre of a large currant-bun had even been forwarded to the unhappy prisoner; indeed, to carry provisions to the incarcerated victim was one of the chief amusements in the school.

indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Notes hidden in the centre of a large currant-bun had even been forwarded to the unhappy prisoner; indeed, to carry provisions to the incarcerated victim was one of the chief amusements in the school.

interdictedverbUS /ˈɪntərdɪktɪd/

past form of “interdict” — destroy by firepower, such as an enemy's line of communication

From this reading _Shakespeare._ "Something unseen o'er all her form Did nameless grace impart; A secret charm, that won the way At once into the heart."--_Rev. John Logan._ Solitary confinement was a favorite mode of punishment at Granite Lodge; visits of condolence from sympathizing friends were sternly interdicted.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading _Shakespeare._ "Something unseen o'er all her form Did nameless grace impart; A secret charm, that won the way At once into the heart."--_Rev. John Logan._ Solitary confinement was a favorite mode of punishment at Granite Lodge; visits of condolence from sympathizing friends were sternly interdicted.

JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading _Shakespeare._ "Something unseen o'er all her form Did nameless grace impart; A secret charm, that won the way At once into the heart."--_Rev. John Logan._ Solitary confinement was a favorite mode of punishment at Granite Lodge; visits of condolence from sympathizing friends were sternly interdicted.

largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Notes hidden in the centre of a large currant-bun had even been forwarded to the unhappy prisoner; indeed, to carry provisions to the incarcerated victim was one of the chief amusements in the school.

LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading _Shakespeare._ "Something unseen o'er all her form Did nameless grace impart; A secret charm, that won the way At once into the heart."--_Rev. John Logan._ Solitary confinement was a favorite mode of punishment at Granite Lodge; visits of condolence from sympathizing friends were sternly interdicted.

LogannounUS /ˈloʊɡən/

a mountain peak in the St. Elias Range in the southwestern Yukon Territory in Canada (19,850 feet high)

From this reading _Shakespeare._ "Something unseen o'er all her form Did nameless grace impart; A secret charm, that won the way At once into the heart."--_Rev. John Logan._ Solitary confinement was a favorite mode of punishment at Granite Lodge; visits of condolence from sympathizing friends were sternly interdicted.

lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/

held dear

From this reading "She loved me for the dangers I had passed, And I loved her that she did pity them."

loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/

below the surround or below the normal position

From this reading Nevertheless, many small culprits had been much comforted by peppermint lozenges or acid drops, surreptitiously conveyed to them in small screws of whitey-brown paper lowered down to the window.

lozengesnounUS /ˈlɔːzəndʒəz/

plural of “lozenge” — a small aromatic or medicated candy

From this reading Nevertheless, many small culprits had been much comforted by peppermint lozenges or acid drops, surreptitiously conveyed to them in small screws of whitey-brown paper lowered down to the window.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Nevertheless, many small culprits had been much comforted by peppermint lozenges or acid drops, surreptitiously conveyed to them in small screws of whitey-brown paper lowered down to the window.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "She loved me for the dangers I had passed, And I loved her that she did pity them."

modenounUS /moʊd/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading _Shakespeare._ "Something unseen o'er all her form Did nameless grace impart; A secret charm, that won the way At once into the heart."--_Rev. John Logan._ Solitary confinement was a favorite mode of punishment at Granite Lodge; visits of condolence from sympathizing friends were sternly interdicted.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Nevertheless, many small culprits had been much comforted by peppermint lozenges or acid drops, surreptitiously conveyed to them in small screws of whitey-brown paper lowered down to the window.

namelessadjectiveUS /ˈneɪm.ləs/

Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.

From this reading _Shakespeare._ "Something unseen o'er all her form Did nameless grace impart; A secret charm, that won the way At once into the heart."--_Rev. John Logan._ Solitary confinement was a favorite mode of punishment at Granite Lodge; visits of condolence from sympathizing friends were sternly interdicted.

NeverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless, many small culprits had been much comforted by peppermint lozenges or acid drops, surreptitiously conveyed to them in small screws of whitey-brown paper lowered down to the window.

NotesnounUS /noʊts/

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading Notes hidden in the centre of a large currant-bun had even been forwarded to the unhappy prisoner; indeed, to carry provisions to the incarcerated victim was one of the chief amusements in the school.

o'eradverb

throughout a period of time

From this reading _Shakespeare._ "Something unseen o'er all her form Did nameless grace impart; A secret charm, that won the way At once into the heart."--_Rev. John Logan._ Solitary confinement was a favorite mode of punishment at Granite Lodge; visits of condolence from sympathizing friends were sternly interdicted.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Shakespeare._ "Something unseen o'er all her form Did nameless grace impart; A secret charm, that won the way At once into the heart."--_Rev. John Logan._ Solitary confinement was a favorite mode of punishment at Granite Lodge; visits of condolence from sympathizing friends were sternly interdicted.

onceadverbUS /wʌns/

on one occasion

From this reading _Shakespeare._ "Something unseen o'er all her form Did nameless grace impart; A secret charm, that won the way At once into the heart."--_Rev. John Logan._ Solitary confinement was a favorite mode of punishment at Granite Lodge; visits of condolence from sympathizing friends were sternly interdicted.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Notes hidden in the centre of a large currant-bun had even been forwarded to the unhappy prisoner; indeed, to carry provisions to the incarcerated victim was one of the chief amusements in the school.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Nevertheless, many small culprits had been much comforted by peppermint lozenges or acid drops, surreptitiously conveyed to them in small screws of whitey-brown paper lowered down to the window.

papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Nevertheless, many small culprits had been much comforted by peppermint lozenges or acid drops, surreptitiously conveyed to them in small screws of whitey-brown paper lowered down to the window.

passedverbUS /pæst/

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading "She loved me for the dangers I had passed, And I loved her that she did pity them."

peppermintnounUS /ˈpepərmɪnt/

herb with downy leaves and small purple or white flowers that yields a pungent oil used as a flavoring

From this reading Nevertheless, many small culprits had been much comforted by peppermint lozenges or acid drops, surreptitiously conveyed to them in small screws of whitey-brown paper lowered down to the window.

pitynounUS /ˈpɪti/

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading "She loved me for the dangers I had passed, And I loved her that she did pity them."

prisonernounUS /ˈprɪzənər/

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Notes hidden in the centre of a large currant-bun had even been forwarded to the unhappy prisoner; indeed, to carry provisions to the incarcerated victim was one of the chief amusements in the school.

provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading Notes hidden in the centre of a large currant-bun had even been forwarded to the unhappy prisoner; indeed, to carry provisions to the incarcerated victim was one of the chief amusements in the school.

punishmentnounUS /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/

the act of punishing

From this reading _Shakespeare._ "Something unseen o'er all her form Did nameless grace impart; A secret charm, that won the way At once into the heart."--_Rev. John Logan._ Solitary confinement was a favorite mode of punishment at Granite Lodge; visits of condolence from sympathizing friends were sternly interdicted.

RevverbUS /rev/

increase the number of rotations per minute

From this reading _Shakespeare._ "Something unseen o'er all her form Did nameless grace impart; A secret charm, that won the way At once into the heart."--_Rev. John Logan._ Solitary confinement was a favorite mode of punishment at Granite Lodge; visits of condolence from sympathizing friends were sternly interdicted.

schoolnounUS /skuːl/

an educational institution

From this reading Notes hidden in the centre of a large currant-bun had even been forwarded to the unhappy prisoner; indeed, to carry provisions to the incarcerated victim was one of the chief amusements in the school.

screwsnounUS /skruːz/

plural of “screw” — someone who guards prisoners

From this reading Nevertheless, many small culprits had been much comforted by peppermint lozenges or acid drops, surreptitiously conveyed to them in small screws of whitey-brown paper lowered down to the window.

secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading _Shakespeare._ "Something unseen o'er all her form Did nameless grace impart; A secret charm, that won the way At once into the heart."--_Rev. John Logan._ Solitary confinement was a favorite mode of punishment at Granite Lodge; visits of condolence from sympathizing friends were sternly interdicted.

ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/

English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)

From this reading _Shakespeare._ "Something unseen o'er all her form Did nameless grace impart; A secret charm, that won the way At once into the heart."--_Rev. John Logan._ Solitary confinement was a favorite mode of punishment at Granite Lodge; visits of condolence from sympathizing friends were sternly interdicted.

ShepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "She loved me for the dangers I had passed, And I loved her that she did pity them."

smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Nevertheless, many small culprits had been much comforted by peppermint lozenges or acid drops, surreptitiously conveyed to them in small screws of whitey-brown paper lowered down to the window.

SolitaryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləteri/

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading _Shakespeare._ "Something unseen o'er all her form Did nameless grace impart; A secret charm, that won the way At once into the heart."--_Rev. John Logan._ Solitary confinement was a favorite mode of punishment at Granite Lodge; visits of condolence from sympathizing friends were sternly interdicted.

SomethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

a thing, without saying which

From this reading _Shakespeare._ "Something unseen o'er all her form Did nameless grace impart; A secret charm, that won the way At once into the heart."--_Rev. John Logan._ Solitary confinement was a favorite mode of punishment at Granite Lodge; visits of condolence from sympathizing friends were sternly interdicted.

sternlyadverbUS /ˈstɜːrnli/

with sternness; in a severe manner

From this reading _Shakespeare._ "Something unseen o'er all her form Did nameless grace impart; A secret charm, that won the way At once into the heart."--_Rev. John Logan._ Solitary confinement was a favorite mode of punishment at Granite Lodge; visits of condolence from sympathizing friends were sternly interdicted.

surreptitiouslyadverbUS /ˌsɜːrəpˈtɪʃəsli/

in a surreptitious manner

From this reading Nevertheless, many small culprits had been much comforted by peppermint lozenges or acid drops, surreptitiously conveyed to them in small screws of whitey-brown paper lowered down to the window.

sympathizingverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪzɪŋ/

-ing form of “sympathize” — share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of

From this reading _Shakespeare._ "Something unseen o'er all her form Did nameless grace impart; A secret charm, that won the way At once into the heart."--_Rev. John Logan._ Solitary confinement was a favorite mode of punishment at Granite Lodge; visits of condolence from sympathizing friends were sternly interdicted.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "She loved me for the dangers I had passed, And I loved her that she did pity them."

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "She loved me for the dangers I had passed, And I loved her that she did pity them."

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "She loved me for the dangers I had passed, And I loved her that she did pity them."

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Nevertheless, many small culprits had been much comforted by peppermint lozenges or acid drops, surreptitiously conveyed to them in small screws of whitey-brown paper lowered down to the window.

unhappyadjectiveUS /ənˈhæpi/

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading Notes hidden in the centre of a large currant-bun had even been forwarded to the unhappy prisoner; indeed, to carry provisions to the incarcerated victim was one of the chief amusements in the school.

unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/

not seen or perceived

From this reading _Shakespeare._ "Something unseen o'er all her form Did nameless grace impart; A secret charm, that won the way At once into the heart."--_Rev. John Logan._ Solitary confinement was a favorite mode of punishment at Granite Lodge; visits of condolence from sympathizing friends were sternly interdicted.

victimnounUS /ˈvɪktəm/

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading Notes hidden in the centre of a large currant-bun had even been forwarded to the unhappy prisoner; indeed, to carry provisions to the incarcerated victim was one of the chief amusements in the school.

visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading _Shakespeare._ "Something unseen o'er all her form Did nameless grace impart; A secret charm, that won the way At once into the heart."--_Rev. John Logan._ Solitary confinement was a favorite mode of punishment at Granite Lodge; visits of condolence from sympathizing friends were sternly interdicted.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _Shakespeare._ "Something unseen o'er all her form Did nameless grace impart; A secret charm, that won the way At once into the heart."--_Rev. John Logan._ Solitary confinement was a favorite mode of punishment at Granite Lodge; visits of condolence from sympathizing friends were sternly interdicted.

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading _Shakespeare._ "Something unseen o'er all her form Did nameless grace impart; A secret charm, that won the way At once into the heart."--_Rev. John Logan._ Solitary confinement was a favorite mode of punishment at Granite Lodge; visits of condolence from sympathizing friends were sternly interdicted.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading _Shakespeare._ "Something unseen o'er all her form Did nameless grace impart; A secret charm, that won the way At once into the heart."--_Rev. John Logan._ Solitary confinement was a favorite mode of punishment at Granite Lodge; visits of condolence from sympathizing friends were sternly interdicted.

whitey-brown

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From this reading Nevertheless, many small culprits had been much comforted by peppermint lozenges or acid drops, surreptitiously conveyed to them in small screws of whitey-brown paper lowered down to the window.

windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Nevertheless, many small culprits had been much comforted by peppermint lozenges or acid drops, surreptitiously conveyed to them in small screws of whitey-brown paper lowered down to the window.

wonnounUS /wʌn/

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading _Shakespeare._ "Something unseen o'er all her form Did nameless grace impart; A secret charm, that won the way At once into the heart."--_Rev. John Logan._ Solitary confinement was a favorite mode of punishment at Granite Lodge; visits of condolence from sympathizing friends were sternly interdicted.

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