Chapter XIII

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

From this reading SUNDAY SERVICES AT NORFOLK ISLAND I appoint two convicts (who had been educated for the Church) to officiate—Find about a hundred ex-soldiers among the convicts—Separate them from the others, with great success THE Rev. Mr. Styles and Father McEncroe remained a fortnight with us, and took much pleasure in exploring the island.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading SUNDAY SERVICES AT NORFOLK ISLAND I appoint two convicts (who had been educated for the Church) to officiate—Find about a hundred ex-soldiers among the convicts—Separate them from the others, with great success THE Rev. Mr. Styles and Father McEncroe remained a fortnight with us, and took much pleasure in exploring the island.

later than; following

From this reading They left, promising to use their best endeavours to have clergymen sent to us, but none came for two years after this.

(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 All the convicts, whether Protestants, Catholics, or Jews, were paraded together and marched up in single file to a field strongly fenced in, and there locked up.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading SUNDAY SERVICES AT NORFOLK ISLAND I appoint two convicts (who had been educated for the Church) to officiate—Find about a hundred ex-soldiers among the convicts—Separate them from the others, with great success THE Rev. Mr. Styles and Father McEncroe remained a fortnight with us, and took much pleasure in exploring the island.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Then an officer stepped forward to the fence and there read the prayers and litany of the Church of England, not a word of which could be heard by the prisoners.

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

From this reading SUNDAY SERVICES AT NORFOLK ISLAND I appoint two convicts (who had been educated for the Church) to officiate—Find about a hundred ex-soldiers among the convicts—Separate them from the others, with great success THE Rev. Mr. Styles and Father McEncroe remained a fortnight with us, and took much pleasure in exploring the island.

create and charge with a task or function

From this reading SUNDAY SERVICES AT NORFOLK ISLAND I appoint two convicts (who had been educated for the Church) to officiate—Find about a hundred ex-soldiers among the convicts—Separate them from the others, with great success THE Rev. Mr. Styles and Father McEncroe remained a fortnight with us, and took much pleasure in exploring the island.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading On my arrival the only Sunday service we had for the prison population was more a mockery than a benefit.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SUNDAY SERVICES AT NORFOLK ISLAND I appoint two convicts (who had been educated for the Church) to officiate—Find about a hundred ex-soldiers among the convicts—Separate them from the others, with great success THE Rev. Mr. Styles and Father McEncroe remained a fortnight with us, and took much pleasure in exploring the island.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Then an officer stepped forward to the fence and there read the prayers and litany of the Church of England, not a word of which could be heard by the prisoners.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading SUNDAY SERVICES AT NORFOLK ISLAND I appoint two convicts (who had been educated for the Church) to officiate—Find about a hundred ex-soldiers among the convicts—Separate them from the others, with great success THE Rev. Mr. Styles and Father McEncroe remained a fortnight with us, and took much pleasure in exploring the island.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading On my arrival the only Sunday service we had for the prison population was more a mockery than a benefit.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading They left, promising to use their best endeavours to have clergymen sent to us, but none came for two years after this.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They left, promising to use their best endeavours to have clergymen sent to us, but none came for two years after this.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Then an officer stepped forward to the fence and there read the prayers and litany of the Church of England, not a word of which could be heard by the prisoners.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading They left, promising to use their best endeavours to have clergymen sent to us, but none came for two years after this.

plural of “catholic” — a member of a Catholic church

From this reading All the convicts, whether Protestants, Catholics, or Jews, were paraded together and marched up in single file to a field strongly fenced in, and there locked up.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading SUNDAY SERVICES AT NORFOLK ISLAND I appoint two convicts (who had been educated for the Church) to officiate—Find about a hundred ex-soldiers among the convicts—Separate them from the others, with great success THE Rev. Mr. Styles and Father McEncroe remained a fortnight with us, and took much pleasure in exploring the island.

plural of “clergyman” — a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading They left, promising to use their best endeavours to have clergymen sent to us, but none came for two years after this.

plural of “convict” — a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison

From this reading SUNDAY SERVICES AT NORFOLK ISLAND I appoint two convicts (who had been educated for the Church) to officiate—Find about a hundred ex-soldiers among the convicts—Separate them from the others, with great success THE Rev. Mr. Styles and Father McEncroe remained a fortnight with us, and took much pleasure in exploring the island.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Then an officer stepped forward to the fence and there read the prayers and litany of the Church of England, not a word of which could be heard by the prisoners.

possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)

From this reading SUNDAY SERVICES AT NORFOLK ISLAND I appoint two convicts (who had been educated for the Church) to officiate—Find about a hundred ex-soldiers among the convicts—Separate them from the others, with great success THE Rev. Mr. Styles and Father McEncroe remained a fortnight with us, and took much pleasure in exploring the island.

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From this reading They left, promising to use their best endeavours to have clergymen sent to us, but none came for two years after this.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Then an officer stepped forward to the fence and there read the prayers and litany of the Church of England, not a word of which could be heard by the prisoners.

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

From this reading SUNDAY SERVICES AT NORFOLK ISLAND I appoint two convicts (who had been educated for the Church) to officiate—Find about a hundred ex-soldiers among the convicts—Separate them from the others, with great success THE Rev. Mr. Styles and Father McEncroe remained a fortnight with us, and took much pleasure in exploring the island.

-ing form of “explore” — inquire into

From this reading SUNDAY SERVICES AT NORFOLK ISLAND I appoint two convicts (who had been educated for the Church) to officiate—Find about a hundred ex-soldiers among the convicts—Separate them from the others, with great success THE Rev. Mr. Styles and Father McEncroe remained a fortnight with us, and took much pleasure in exploring the island.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading SUNDAY SERVICES AT NORFOLK ISLAND I appoint two convicts (who had been educated for the Church) to officiate—Find about a hundred ex-soldiers among the convicts—Separate them from the others, with great success THE Rev. Mr. Styles and Father McEncroe remained a fortnight with us, and took much pleasure in exploring the island.

enclose with a fence

From this reading Then an officer stepped forward to the fence and there read the prayers and litany of the Church of England, not a word of which could be heard by the prisoners.

past form of “fence” — enclose with a fence

From this reading All the convicts, whether Protestants, Catholics, or Jews, were paraded together and marched up in single file to a field strongly fenced in, and there locked up.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading All the convicts, whether Protestants, Catholics, or Jews, were paraded together and marched up in single file to a field strongly fenced in, and there locked up.

record in a public office or in a court of law

From this reading All the convicts, whether Protestants, Catholics, or Jews, were paraded together and marched up in single file to a field strongly fenced in, and there locked up.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading SUNDAY SERVICES AT NORFOLK ISLAND I appoint two convicts (who had been educated for the Church) to officiate—Find about a hundred ex-soldiers among the convicts—Separate them from the others, with great success THE Rev. Mr. Styles and Father McEncroe remained a fortnight with us, and took much pleasure in exploring the island.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SUNDAY SERVICES AT NORFOLK ISLAND I appoint two convicts (who had been educated for the Church) to officiate—Find about a hundred ex-soldiers among the convicts—Separate them from the others, with great success THE Rev. Mr. Styles and Father McEncroe remained a fortnight with us, and took much pleasure in exploring the island.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading SUNDAY SERVICES AT NORFOLK ISLAND I appoint two convicts (who had been educated for the Church) to officiate—Find about a hundred ex-soldiers among the convicts—Separate them from the others, with great success THE Rev. Mr. Styles and Father McEncroe remained a fortnight with us, and took much pleasure in exploring the island.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Then an officer stepped forward to the fence and there read the prayers and litany of the Church of England, not a word of which could be heard by the prisoners.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading SUNDAY SERVICES AT NORFOLK ISLAND I appoint two convicts (who had been educated for the Church) to officiate—Find about a hundred ex-soldiers among the convicts—Separate them from the others, with great success THE Rev. Mr. Styles and Father McEncroe remained a fortnight with us, and took much pleasure in exploring the island.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading SUNDAY SERVICES AT NORFOLK ISLAND I appoint two convicts (who had been educated for the Church) to officiate—Find about a hundred ex-soldiers among the convicts—Separate them from the others, with great success THE Rev. Mr. Styles and Father McEncroe remained a fortnight with us, and took much pleasure in exploring the island.

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

From this reading SUNDAY SERVICES AT NORFOLK ISLAND I appoint two convicts (who had been educated for the Church) to officiate—Find about a hundred ex-soldiers among the convicts—Separate them from the others, with great success THE Rev. Mr. Styles and Father McEncroe remained a fortnight with us, and took much pleasure in exploring the island.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading They left, promising to use their best endeavours to have clergymen sent to us, but none came for two years after this.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Then an officer stepped forward to the fence and there read the prayers and litany of the Church of England, not a word of which could be heard by the prisoners.

ten 10s

From this reading SUNDAY SERVICES AT NORFOLK ISLAND I appoint two convicts (who had been educated for the Church) to officiate—Find about a hundred ex-soldiers among the convicts—Separate them from the others, with great success THE Rev. Mr. Styles and Father McEncroe remained a fortnight with us, and took much pleasure in exploring the island.

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

From this reading SUNDAY SERVICES AT NORFOLK ISLAND I appoint two convicts (who had been educated for the Church) to officiate—Find about a hundred ex-soldiers among the convicts—Separate them from the others, with great success THE Rev. Mr. Styles and Father McEncroe remained a fortnight with us, and took much pleasure in exploring the island.

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

From this reading SUNDAY SERVICES AT NORFOLK ISLAND I appoint two convicts (who had been educated for the Church) to officiate—Find about a hundred ex-soldiers among the convicts—Separate them from the others, with great success THE Rev. Mr. Styles and Father McEncroe remained a fortnight with us, and took much pleasure in exploring the island.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading SUNDAY SERVICES AT NORFOLK ISLAND I appoint two convicts (who had been educated for the Church) to officiate—Find about a hundred ex-soldiers among the convicts—Separate them from the others, with great success THE Rev. Mr. Styles and Father McEncroe remained a fortnight with us, and took much pleasure in exploring the island.

plural of “jew” — a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties

From this reading All the convicts, whether Protestants, Catholics, or Jews, were paraded together and marched up in single file to a field strongly fenced in, and there locked up.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading They left, promising to use their best endeavours to have clergymen sent to us, but none came for two years after this.

any long and tedious address or recital

From this reading Then an officer stepped forward to the fence and there read the prayers and litany of the Church of England, not a word of which could be heard by the prisoners.

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading All the convicts, whether Protestants, Catholics, or Jews, were paraded together and marched up in single file to a field strongly fenced in, and there locked up.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading All the convicts, whether Protestants, Catholics, or Jews, were paraded together and marched up in single file to a field strongly fenced in, and there locked up.

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

From this reading SUNDAY SERVICES AT NORFOLK ISLAND I appoint two convicts (who had been educated for the Church) to officiate—Find about a hundred ex-soldiers among the convicts—Separate them from the others, with great success THE Rev. Mr. Styles and Father McEncroe remained a fortnight with us, and took much pleasure in exploring the island.

showing your contempt by derision

From this reading On my arrival the only Sunday service we had for the prison population was more a mockery than a benefit.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading On my arrival the only Sunday service we had for the prison population was more a mockery than a benefit.

a form of address for a man

From this reading SUNDAY SERVICES AT NORFOLK ISLAND I appoint two convicts (who had been educated for the Church) to officiate—Find about a hundred ex-soldiers among the convicts—Separate them from the others, with great success THE Rev. Mr. Styles and Father McEncroe remained a fortnight with us, and took much pleasure in exploring the island.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading SUNDAY SERVICES AT NORFOLK ISLAND I appoint two convicts (who had been educated for the Church) to officiate—Find about a hundred ex-soldiers among the convicts—Separate them from the others, with great success THE Rev. Mr. Styles and Father McEncroe remained a fortnight with us, and took much pleasure in exploring the island.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading On my arrival the only Sunday service we had for the prison population was more a mockery than a benefit.

not one, and not any

From this reading They left, promising to use their best endeavours to have clergymen sent to us, but none came for two years after this.

port city located in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay; headquarters of the Atlantic fleet of the United States Navy

From this reading SUNDAY SERVICES AT NORFOLK ISLAND I appoint two convicts (who had been educated for the Church) to officiate—Find about a hundred ex-soldiers among the convicts—Separate them from the others, with great success THE Rev. Mr. Styles and Father McEncroe remained a fortnight with us, and took much pleasure in exploring the island.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Then an officer stepped forward to the fence and there read the prayers and litany of the Church of England, not a word of which could be heard by the prisoners.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Then an officer stepped forward to the fence and there read the prayers and litany of the Church of England, not a word of which could be heard by the prisoners.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Then an officer stepped forward to the fence and there read the prayers and litany of the Church of England, not a word of which could be heard by the prisoners.

act in an official capacity in a ceremony or religious ritual, such as a wedding

From this reading SUNDAY SERVICES AT NORFOLK ISLAND I appoint two convicts (who had been educated for the Church) to officiate—Find about a hundred ex-soldiers among the convicts—Separate them from the others, with great success THE Rev. Mr. Styles and Father McEncroe remained a fortnight with us, and took much pleasure in exploring the island.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On my arrival the only Sunday service we had for the prison population was more a mockery than a benefit.

and nothing more

From this reading On my arrival the only Sunday service we had for the prison population was more a mockery than a benefit.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading All the convicts, whether Protestants, Catholics, or Jews, were paraded together and marched up in single file to a field strongly fenced in, and there locked up.

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

From this reading SUNDAY SERVICES AT NORFOLK ISLAND I appoint two convicts (who had been educated for the Church) to officiate—Find about a hundred ex-soldiers among the convicts—Separate them from the others, with great success THE Rev. Mr. Styles and Father McEncroe remained a fortnight with us, and took much pleasure in exploring the island.

past form of “parade” — walk ostentatiously

From this reading All the convicts, whether Protestants, Catholics, or Jews, were paraded together and marched up in single file to a field strongly fenced in, and there locked up.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading SUNDAY SERVICES AT NORFOLK ISLAND I appoint two convicts (who had been educated for the Church) to officiate—Find about a hundred ex-soldiers among the convicts—Separate them from the others, with great success THE Rev. Mr. Styles and Father McEncroe remained a fortnight with us, and took much pleasure in exploring the island.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading On my arrival the only Sunday service we had for the prison population was more a mockery than a benefit.

plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading Then an officer stepped forward to the fence and there read the prayers and litany of the Church of England, not a word of which could be heard by the prisoners.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading On my arrival the only Sunday service we had for the prison population was more a mockery than a benefit.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Then an officer stepped forward to the fence and there read the prayers and litany of the Church of England, not a word of which could be heard by the prisoners.

showing possibility of achievement or excellence

From this reading They left, promising to use their best endeavours to have clergymen sent to us, but none came for two years after this.

plural of “protestant” — an adherent of Protestantism

From this reading All the convicts, whether Protestants, Catholics, or Jews, were paraded together and marched up in single file to a field strongly fenced in, and there locked up.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Then an officer stepped forward to the fence and there read the prayers and litany of the Church of England, not a word of which could be heard by the prisoners.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading SUNDAY SERVICES AT NORFOLK ISLAND I appoint two convicts (who had been educated for the Church) to officiate—Find about a hundred ex-soldiers among the convicts—Separate them from the others, with great success THE Rev. Mr. Styles and Father McEncroe remained a fortnight with us, and took much pleasure in exploring the island.

increase the number of rotations per minute

From this reading SUNDAY SERVICES AT NORFOLK ISLAND I appoint two convicts (who had been educated for the Church) to officiate—Find about a hundred ex-soldiers among the convicts—Separate them from the others, with great success THE Rev. Mr. Styles and Father McEncroe remained a fortnight with us, and took much pleasure in exploring the island.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading They left, promising to use their best endeavours to have clergymen sent to us, but none came for two years after this.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading SUNDAY SERVICES AT NORFOLK ISLAND I appoint two convicts (who had been educated for the Church) to officiate—Find about a hundred ex-soldiers among the convicts—Separate them from the others, with great success THE Rev. Mr. Styles and Father McEncroe remained a fortnight with us, and took much pleasure in exploring the island.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading On my arrival the only Sunday service we had for the prison population was more a mockery than a benefit.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading SUNDAY SERVICES AT NORFOLK ISLAND I appoint two convicts (who had been educated for the Church) to officiate—Find about a hundred ex-soldiers among the convicts—Separate them from the others, with great success THE Rev. Mr. Styles and Father McEncroe remained a fortnight with us, and took much pleasure in exploring the island.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading All the convicts, whether Protestants, Catholics, or Jews, were paraded together and marched up in single file to a field strongly fenced in, and there locked up.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading Then an officer stepped forward to the fence and there read the prayers and litany of the Church of England, not a word of which could be heard by the prisoners.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading All the convicts, whether Protestants, Catholics, or Jews, were paraded together and marched up in single file to a field strongly fenced in, and there locked up.

plural of “style” — how something is done or how it happens

From this reading SUNDAY SERVICES AT NORFOLK ISLAND I appoint two convicts (who had been educated for the Church) to officiate—Find about a hundred ex-soldiers among the convicts—Separate them from the others, with great success THE Rev. Mr. Styles and Father McEncroe remained a fortnight with us, and took much pleasure in exploring the island.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading SUNDAY SERVICES AT NORFOLK ISLAND I appoint two convicts (who had been educated for the Church) to officiate—Find about a hundred ex-soldiers among the convicts—Separate them from the others, with great success THE Rev. Mr. Styles and Father McEncroe remained a fortnight with us, and took much pleasure in exploring the island.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading SUNDAY SERVICES AT NORFOLK ISLAND I appoint two convicts (who had been educated for the Church) to officiate—Find about a hundred ex-soldiers among the convicts—Separate them from the others, with great success THE Rev. Mr. Styles and Father McEncroe remained a fortnight with us, and took much pleasure in exploring the island.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading On my arrival the only Sunday service we had for the prison population was more a mockery than a benefit.

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

From this reading SUNDAY SERVICES AT NORFOLK ISLAND I appoint two convicts (who had been educated for the Church) to officiate—Find about a hundred ex-soldiers among the convicts—Separate them from the others, with great success THE Rev. Mr. Styles and Father McEncroe remained a fortnight with us, and took much pleasure in exploring the island.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They left, promising to use their best endeavours to have clergymen sent to us, but none came for two years after this.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading SUNDAY SERVICES AT NORFOLK ISLAND I appoint two convicts (who had been educated for the Church) to officiate—Find about a hundred ex-soldiers among the convicts—Separate them from the others, with great success THE Rev. Mr. Styles and Father McEncroe remained a fortnight with us, and took much pleasure in exploring the island.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then an officer stepped forward to the fence and there read the prayers and litany of the Church of England, not a word of which could be heard by the prisoners.

in or at that place or location

From this reading All the convicts, whether Protestants, Catholics, or Jews, were paraded together and marched up in single file to a field strongly fenced in, and there locked up.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They left, promising to use their best endeavours to have clergymen sent to us, but none came for two years after this.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading They left, promising to use their best endeavours to have clergymen sent to us, but none came for two years after this.

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

From this reading SUNDAY SERVICES AT NORFOLK ISLAND I appoint two convicts (who had been educated for the Church) to officiate—Find about a hundred ex-soldiers among the convicts—Separate them from the others, with great success THE Rev. Mr. Styles and Father McEncroe remained a fortnight with us, and took much pleasure in exploring the island.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading All the convicts, whether Protestants, Catholics, or Jews, were paraded together and marched up in single file to a field strongly fenced in, and there locked up.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading SUNDAY SERVICES AT NORFOLK ISLAND I appoint two convicts (who had been educated for the Church) to officiate—Find about a hundred ex-soldiers among the convicts—Separate them from the others, with great success THE Rev. Mr. Styles and Father McEncroe remained a fortnight with us, and took much pleasure in exploring the island.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading SUNDAY SERVICES AT NORFOLK ISLAND I appoint two convicts (who had been educated for the Church) to officiate—Find about a hundred ex-soldiers among the convicts—Separate them from the others, with great success THE Rev. Mr. Styles and Father McEncroe remained a fortnight with us, and took much pleasure in exploring the island.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading All the convicts, whether Protestants, Catholics, or Jews, were paraded together and marched up in single file to a field strongly fenced in, and there locked up.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading SUNDAY SERVICES AT NORFOLK ISLAND I appoint two convicts (who had been educated for the Church) to officiate—Find about a hundred ex-soldiers among the convicts—Separate them from the others, with great success THE Rev. Mr. Styles and Father McEncroe remained a fortnight with us, and took much pleasure in exploring the island.

the act of using

From this reading They left, promising to use their best endeavours to have clergymen sent to us, but none came for two years after this.

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

From this reading On my arrival the only Sunday service we had for the prison population was more a mockery than a benefit.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading On my arrival the only Sunday service we had for the prison population was more a mockery than a benefit.

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

From this reading All the convicts, whether Protestants, Catholics, or Jews, were paraded together and marched up in single file to a field strongly fenced in, and there locked up.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading All the convicts, whether Protestants, Catholics, or Jews, were paraded together and marched up in single file to a field strongly fenced in, and there locked up.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Then an officer stepped forward to the fence and there read the prayers and litany of the Church of England, not a word of which could be heard by the prisoners.

which person or people

From this reading SUNDAY SERVICES AT NORFOLK ISLAND I appoint two convicts (who had been educated for the Church) to officiate—Find about a hundred ex-soldiers among the convicts—Separate them from the others, with great success THE Rev. Mr. Styles and Father McEncroe remained a fortnight with us, and took much pleasure in exploring the island.

in the company of; together with

From this reading SUNDAY SERVICES AT NORFOLK ISLAND I appoint two convicts (who had been educated for the Church) to officiate—Find about a hundred ex-soldiers among the convicts—Separate them from the others, with great success THE Rev. Mr. Styles and Father McEncroe remained a fortnight with us, and took much pleasure in exploring the island.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Then an officer stepped forward to the fence and there read the prayers and litany of the Church of England, not a word of which could be heard by the prisoners.

a late time of life

From this reading They left, promising to use their best endeavours to have clergymen sent to us, but none came for two years after this.