AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PRISON FLOGGING.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was all about two prisoners who were to be flogged that day.
actedverbUS /ˈæktɪd/
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading At the usual time the jailer’s whistle sounded in the corridors of the prison, the iron doors of the cells rattled, bare feet pattered, heels clattered, and the prisoners who acted as scavengers passed along the corridors, filling the air with disgusting smells.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading At the usual time the jailer’s whistle sounded in the corridors of the prison, the iron doors of the cells rattled, bare feet pattered, heels clattered, and the prisoners who acted as scavengers passed along the corridors, filling the air with disgusting smells.
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 The conversation at breakfast in all the cells was very lively.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading At the usual time the jailer’s whistle sounded in the corridors of the prison, the iron doors of the cells rattled, bare feet pattered, heels clattered, and the prisoners who acted as scavengers passed along the corridors, filling the air with disgusting smells.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the usual time the jailer’s whistle sounded in the corridors of the prison, the iron doors of the cells rattled, bare feet pattered, heels clattered, and the prisoners who acted as scavengers passed along the corridors, filling the air with disgusting smells.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At the usual time the jailer’s whistle sounded in the corridors of the prison, the iron doors of the cells rattled, bare feet pattered, heels clattered, and the prisoners who acted as scavengers passed along the corridors, filling the air with disgusting smells.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the usual time the jailer’s whistle sounded in the corridors of the prison, the iron doors of the cells rattled, bare feet pattered, heels clattered, and the prisoners who acted as scavengers passed along the corridors, filling the air with disgusting smells.
bareadjectiveUS /ber/
completely unclothed
From this reading At the usual time the jailer’s whistle sounded in the corridors of the prison, the iron doors of the cells rattled, bare feet pattered, heels clattered, and the prisoners who acted as scavengers passed along the corridors, filling the air with disgusting smells.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was all about two prisoners who were to be flogged that day.
boilingnounUS /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
From this reading The prisoners washed, dressed, and came out for revision, then went to get boiling water for their tea.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The conversation at breakfast in all the cells was very lively.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The prisoners washed, dressed, and came out for revision, then went to get boiling water for their tea.
cellsnounUS /selz/
plural of “cell” — any small compartment
From this reading At the usual time the jailer’s whistle sounded in the corridors of the prison, the iron doors of the cells rattled, bare feet pattered, heels clattered, and the prisoners who acted as scavengers passed along the corridors, filling the air with disgusting smells.
clattered
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From this reading At the usual time the jailer’s whistle sounded in the corridors of the prison, the iron doors of the cells rattled, bare feet pattered, heels clattered, and the prisoners who acted as scavengers passed along the corridors, filling the air with disgusting smells.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The conversation at breakfast in all the cells was very lively.
corridorsnounUS /ˈkɔːrɪdərz/
plural of “corridor” — an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading At the usual time the jailer’s whistle sounded in the corridors of the prison, the iron doors of the cells rattled, bare feet pattered, heels clattered, and the prisoners who acted as scavengers passed along the corridors, filling the air with disgusting smells.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was all about two prisoners who were to be flogged that day.
disgustingadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading At the usual time the jailer’s whistle sounded in the corridors of the prison, the iron doors of the cells rattled, bare feet pattered, heels clattered, and the prisoners who acted as scavengers passed along the corridors, filling the air with disgusting smells.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading At the usual time the jailer’s whistle sounded in the corridors of the prison, the iron doors of the cells rattled, bare feet pattered, heels clattered, and the prisoners who acted as scavengers passed along the corridors, filling the air with disgusting smells.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading The prisoners washed, dressed, and came out for revision, then went to get boiling water for their tea.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading At the usual time the jailer’s whistle sounded in the corridors of the prison, the iron doors of the cells rattled, bare feet pattered, heels clattered, and the prisoners who acted as scavengers passed along the corridors, filling the air with disgusting smells.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading At the usual time the jailer’s whistle sounded in the corridors of the prison, the iron doors of the cells rattled, bare feet pattered, heels clattered, and the prisoners who acted as scavengers passed along the corridors, filling the air with disgusting smells.
flogged
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was all about two prisoners who were to be flogged that day.
FLOGGINGnounUS /ˈflɑːɡɪŋ/
beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
From this reading A PRISON FLOGGING.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The prisoners washed, dressed, and came out for revision, then went to get boiling water for their tea.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The prisoners washed, dressed, and came out for revision, then went to get boiling water for their tea.
heelsnounUS /hiːlz/
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading At the usual time the jailer’s whistle sounded in the corridors of the prison, the iron doors of the cells rattled, bare feet pattered, heels clattered, and the prisoners who acted as scavengers passed along the corridors, filling the air with disgusting smells.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the usual time the jailer’s whistle sounded in the corridors of the prison, the iron doors of the cells rattled, bare feet pattered, heels clattered, and the prisoners who acted as scavengers passed along the corridors, filling the air with disgusting smells.
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 At the usual time the jailer’s whistle sounded in the corridors of the prison, the iron doors of the cells rattled, bare feet pattered, heels clattered, and the prisoners who acted as scavengers passed along the corridors, filling the air with disgusting smells.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was all about two prisoners who were to be flogged that day.
jailer's
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From this reading At the usual time the jailer’s whistle sounded in the corridors of the prison, the iron doors of the cells rattled, bare feet pattered, heels clattered, and the prisoners who acted as scavengers passed along the corridors, filling the air with disgusting smells.
livelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪvli/
full of life and energy
From this reading The conversation at breakfast in all the cells was very lively.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the usual time the jailer’s whistle sounded in the corridors of the prison, the iron doors of the cells rattled, bare feet pattered, heels clattered, and the prisoners who acted as scavengers passed along the corridors, filling the air with disgusting smells.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The prisoners washed, dressed, and came out for revision, then went to get boiling water for their tea.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading At the usual time the jailer’s whistle sounded in the corridors of the prison, the iron doors of the cells rattled, bare feet pattered, heels clattered, and the prisoners who acted as scavengers passed along the corridors, filling the air with disgusting smells.
patteredverbUS /ˈpætərd/
past form of “patter” — rain gently
From this reading At the usual time the jailer’s whistle sounded in the corridors of the prison, the iron doors of the cells rattled, bare feet pattered, heels clattered, and the prisoners who acted as scavengers passed along the corridors, filling the air with disgusting smells.
PRISONnounUS /ˈprɪzən/
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading A PRISON FLOGGING.
prisonersnounUS /ˈprɪzənərz/
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading At the usual time the jailer’s whistle sounded in the corridors of the prison, the iron doors of the cells rattled, bare feet pattered, heels clattered, and the prisoners who acted as scavengers passed along the corridors, filling the air with disgusting smells.
rattledadjectiveUS /ˈrætəld/
thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)
From this reading At the usual time the jailer’s whistle sounded in the corridors of the prison, the iron doors of the cells rattled, bare feet pattered, heels clattered, and the prisoners who acted as scavengers passed along the corridors, filling the air with disgusting smells.
revisionnounUS /riˈvɪʒən/
the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification)
From this reading The prisoners washed, dressed, and came out for revision, then went to get boiling water for their tea.
scavengersnounUS /ˈskævəndʒərz/
plural of “scavenger” — a chemical agent that is added to a chemical mixture to counteract the effects of impurities
From this reading At the usual time the jailer’s whistle sounded in the corridors of the prison, the iron doors of the cells rattled, bare feet pattered, heels clattered, and the prisoners who acted as scavengers passed along the corridors, filling the air with disgusting smells.
smellsnounUS /smelz/
plural of “smell” — the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading At the usual time the jailer’s whistle sounded in the corridors of the prison, the iron doors of the cells rattled, bare feet pattered, heels clattered, and the prisoners who acted as scavengers passed along the corridors, filling the air with disgusting smells.
soundedverbUS /ˈsaʊndɪd/
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading At the usual time the jailer’s whistle sounded in the corridors of the prison, the iron doors of the cells rattled, bare feet pattered, heels clattered, and the prisoners who acted as scavengers passed along the corridors, filling the air with disgusting smells.
teanounUS /tiː/
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading The prisoners washed, dressed, and came out for revision, then went to get boiling water for their tea.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was all about two prisoners who were to be flogged that day.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the usual time the jailer’s whistle sounded in the corridors of the prison, the iron doors of the cells rattled, bare feet pattered, heels clattered, and the prisoners who acted as scavengers passed along the corridors, filling the air with disgusting smells.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The prisoners washed, dressed, and came out for revision, then went to get boiling water for their tea.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The prisoners washed, dressed, and came out for revision, then went to get boiling water for their tea.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the usual time the jailer’s whistle sounded in the corridors of the prison, the iron doors of the cells rattled, bare feet pattered, heels clattered, and the prisoners who acted as scavengers passed along the corridors, filling the air with disgusting smells.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The prisoners washed, dressed, and came out for revision, then went to get boiling water for their tea.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was all about two prisoners who were to be flogged that day.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading At the usual time the jailer’s whistle sounded in the corridors of the prison, the iron doors of the cells rattled, bare feet pattered, heels clattered, and the prisoners who acted as scavengers passed along the corridors, filling the air with disgusting smells.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The conversation at breakfast in all the cells was very lively.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The conversation at breakfast in all the cells was very lively.
washedadjectiveUS /wɑːʃt/
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading The prisoners washed, dressed, and came out for revision, then went to get boiling water for their tea.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The prisoners washed, dressed, and came out for revision, then went to get boiling water for their tea.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The prisoners washed, dressed, and came out for revision, then went to get boiling water for their tea.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was all about two prisoners who were to be flogged that day.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading At the usual time the jailer’s whistle sounded in the corridors of the prison, the iron doors of the cells rattled, bare feet pattered, heels clattered, and the prisoners who acted as scavengers passed along the corridors, filling the air with disgusting smells.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading At the usual time the jailer’s whistle sounded in the corridors of the prison, the iron doors of the cells rattled, bare feet pattered, heels clattered, and the prisoners who acted as scavengers passed along the corridors, filling the air with disgusting smells.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading At the usual time the jailer’s whistle sounded in the corridors of the prison, the iron doors of the cells rattled, bare feet pattered, heels clattered, and the prisoners who acted as scavengers passed along the corridors, filling the air with disgusting smells.
