adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Monsieur,” said Jacques Collin to the Governor in broken French, “I am, as you see, a dying man.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading As Carlos Herrera was to be placed in close confinement in the secret cells, it was needless to ask him whether he claimed the benefits of the pistole (as above described), that is to say, the right of having one of the rooms where the prisoner enjoys such comfort as the law permits.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Monsieur,” said Jacques Collin to the Governor in broken French, “I am, as you see, a dying man.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sheriff and the clerk calmly carried out the formalities of the consignment to prison.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These rooms are on the other side of the prison-yard, of which mention will presently be made.
arrivesverbUS /ərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Pray, if you can, tell that examining judge as soon as possible that I crave as a favor what a criminal must most dread, namely, to be brought before him as soon as he arrives; for my sufferings are really unbearable, and as soon as I see him the mistake will be cleared up----”
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Carlos Herrera was to be placed in close confinement in the secret cells, it was needless to ask him whether he claimed the benefits of the pistole (as above described), that is to say, the right of having one of the rooms where the prisoner enjoys such comfort as the law permits.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading As Carlos Herrera was to be placed in close confinement in the secret cells, it was needless to ask him whether he claimed the benefits of the pistole (as above described), that is to say, the right of having one of the rooms where the prisoner enjoys such comfort as the law permits.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As Carlos Herrera was to be placed in close confinement in the secret cells, it was needless to ask him whether he claimed the benefits of the pistole (as above described), that is to say, the right of having one of the rooms where the prisoner enjoys such comfort as the law permits.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Pray, if you can, tell that examining judge as soon as possible that I crave as a favor what a criminal must most dread, namely, to be brought before him as soon as he arrives; for my sufferings are really unbearable, and as soon as I see him the mistake will be cleared up----”
benefitsnounUS /ˈbenəfɪts/
plural of “benefit” — financial assistance in time of need
From this reading As Carlos Herrera was to be placed in close confinement in the secret cells, it was needless to ask him whether he claimed the benefits of the pistole (as above described), that is to say, the right of having one of the rooms where the prisoner enjoys such comfort as the law permits.
brokenadjectiveUS /ˈbroʊkən/
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading “Monsieur,” said Jacques Collin to the Governor in broken French, “I am, as you see, a dying man.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Pray, if you can, tell that examining judge as soon as possible that I crave as a favor what a criminal must most dread, namely, to be brought before him as soon as he arrives; for my sufferings are really unbearable, and as soon as I see him the mistake will be cleared up----”
calmlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmli/
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading The sheriff and the clerk calmly carried out the formalities of the consignment to prison.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Pray, if you can, tell that examining judge as soon as possible that I crave as a favor what a criminal must most dread, namely, to be brought before him as soon as he arrives; for my sufferings are really unbearable, and as soon as I see him the mistake will be cleared up----”
CarlosnounUS /ˈkɑːrloʊs/
Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949)
From this reading As Carlos Herrera was to be placed in close confinement in the secret cells, it was needless to ask him whether he claimed the benefits of the pistole (as above described), that is to say, the right of having one of the rooms where the prisoner enjoys such comfort as the law permits.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The sheriff and the clerk calmly carried out the formalities of the consignment to prison.
cellsnounUS /selz/
plural of “cell” — any small compartment
From this reading As Carlos Herrera was to be placed in close confinement in the secret cells, it was needless to ask him whether he claimed the benefits of the pistole (as above described), that is to say, the right of having one of the rooms where the prisoner enjoys such comfort as the law permits.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading As Carlos Herrera was to be placed in close confinement in the secret cells, it was needless to ask him whether he claimed the benefits of the pistole (as above described), that is to say, the right of having one of the rooms where the prisoner enjoys such comfort as the law permits.
clearedadjectiveUS /klɪrd/
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading Pray, if you can, tell that examining judge as soon as possible that I crave as a favor what a criminal must most dread, namely, to be brought before him as soon as he arrives; for my sufferings are really unbearable, and as soon as I see him the mistake will be cleared up----”
clerknounUS /klɜːrk/
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading The sheriff and the clerk calmly carried out the formalities of the consignment to prison.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading As Carlos Herrera was to be placed in close confinement in the secret cells, it was needless to ask him whether he claimed the benefits of the pistole (as above described), that is to say, the right of having one of the rooms where the prisoner enjoys such comfort as the law permits.
Collin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Monsieur,” said Jacques Collin to the Governor in broken French, “I am, as you see, a dying man.
comfortnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading As Carlos Herrera was to be placed in close confinement in the secret cells, it was needless to ask him whether he claimed the benefits of the pistole (as above described), that is to say, the right of having one of the rooms where the prisoner enjoys such comfort as the law permits.
confinementnounUS /kənˈfaɪnmənt/
concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
From this reading As Carlos Herrera was to be placed in close confinement in the secret cells, it was needless to ask him whether he claimed the benefits of the pistole (as above described), that is to say, the right of having one of the rooms where the prisoner enjoys such comfort as the law permits.
consignmentnounUS /kənˈsaɪnmənt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading The sheriff and the clerk calmly carried out the formalities of the consignment to prison.
craveverbUS /kreɪv/
have a craving, appetite, or great desire for
From this reading Pray, if you can, tell that examining judge as soon as possible that I crave as a favor what a criminal must most dread, namely, to be brought before him as soon as he arrives; for my sufferings are really unbearable, and as soon as I see him the mistake will be cleared up----”
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading Pray, if you can, tell that examining judge as soon as possible that I crave as a favor what a criminal must most dread, namely, to be brought before him as soon as he arrives; for my sufferings are really unbearable, and as soon as I see him the mistake will be cleared up----”
describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading As Carlos Herrera was to be placed in close confinement in the secret cells, it was needless to ask him whether he claimed the benefits of the pistole (as above described), that is to say, the right of having one of the rooms where the prisoner enjoys such comfort as the law permits.
dreadnounUS /dred/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Pray, if you can, tell that examining judge as soon as possible that I crave as a favor what a criminal must most dread, namely, to be brought before him as soon as he arrives; for my sufferings are really unbearable, and as soon as I see him the mistake will be cleared up----”
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading “Monsieur,” said Jacques Collin to the Governor in broken French, “I am, as you see, a dying man.
enjoysverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪz/
third-person singular of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading As Carlos Herrera was to be placed in close confinement in the secret cells, it was needless to ask him whether he claimed the benefits of the pistole (as above described), that is to say, the right of having one of the rooms where the prisoner enjoys such comfort as the law permits.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Pray, if you can, tell that examining judge as soon as possible that I crave as a favor what a criminal must most dread, namely, to be brought before him as soon as he arrives; for my sufferings are really unbearable, and as soon as I see him the mistake will be cleared up----”
favorverbUS /ˈfeɪvər/
promote over another
From this reading Pray, if you can, tell that examining judge as soon as possible that I crave as a favor what a criminal must most dread, namely, to be brought before him as soon as he arrives; for my sufferings are really unbearable, and as soon as I see him the mistake will be cleared up----”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Pray, if you can, tell that examining judge as soon as possible that I crave as a favor what a criminal must most dread, namely, to be brought before him as soon as he arrives; for my sufferings are really unbearable, and as soon as I see him the mistake will be cleared up----”
formalitiesnounUS /fɔːrˈmælətiz/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading The sheriff and the clerk calmly carried out the formalities of the consignment to prison.
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading “Monsieur,” said Jacques Collin to the Governor in broken French, “I am, as you see, a dying man.
GovernornounUS /ˈɡʌvərnər/
the head of a state government
From this reading “Monsieur,” said Jacques Collin to the Governor in broken French, “I am, as you see, a dying man.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading As Carlos Herrera was to be placed in close confinement in the secret cells, it was needless to ask him whether he claimed the benefits of the pistole (as above described), that is to say, the right of having one of the rooms where the prisoner enjoys such comfort as the law permits.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Carlos Herrera was to be placed in close confinement in the secret cells, it was needless to ask him whether he claimed the benefits of the pistole (as above described), that is to say, the right of having one of the rooms where the prisoner enjoys such comfort as the law permits.
Herrera
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As Carlos Herrera was to be placed in close confinement in the secret cells, it was needless to ask him whether he claimed the benefits of the pistole (as above described), that is to say, the right of having one of the rooms where the prisoner enjoys such comfort as the law permits.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As Carlos Herrera was to be placed in close confinement in the secret cells, it was needless to ask him whether he claimed the benefits of the pistole (as above described), that is to say, the right of having one of the rooms where the prisoner enjoys such comfort as the law permits.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Monsieur,” said Jacques Collin to the Governor in broken French, “I am, as you see, a dying man.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Pray, if you can, tell that examining judge as soon as possible that I crave as a favor what a criminal must most dread, namely, to be brought before him as soon as he arrives; for my sufferings are really unbearable, and as soon as I see him the mistake will be cleared up----”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As Carlos Herrera was to be placed in close confinement in the secret cells, it was needless to ask him whether he claimed the benefits of the pistole (as above described), that is to say, the right of having one of the rooms where the prisoner enjoys such comfort as the law permits.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As Carlos Herrera was to be placed in close confinement in the secret cells, it was needless to ask him whether he claimed the benefits of the pistole (as above described), that is to say, the right of having one of the rooms where the prisoner enjoys such comfort as the law permits.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As Carlos Herrera was to be placed in close confinement in the secret cells, it was needless to ask him whether he claimed the benefits of the pistole (as above described), that is to say, the right of having one of the rooms where the prisoner enjoys such comfort as the law permits.
Jacques
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Monsieur,” said Jacques Collin to the Governor in broken French, “I am, as you see, a dying man.
judgeverbUS /dʒʌdʒ/
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Pray, if you can, tell that examining judge as soon as possible that I crave as a favor what a criminal must most dread, namely, to be brought before him as soon as he arrives; for my sufferings are really unbearable, and as soon as I see him the mistake will be cleared up----”
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading As Carlos Herrera was to be placed in close confinement in the secret cells, it was needless to ask him whether he claimed the benefits of the pistole (as above described), that is to say, the right of having one of the rooms where the prisoner enjoys such comfort as the law permits.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading These rooms are on the other side of the prison-yard, of which mention will presently be made.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Monsieur,” said Jacques Collin to the Governor in broken French, “I am, as you see, a dying man.
mentionverbUS /ˈmenʃən/
make reference to
From this reading These rooms are on the other side of the prison-yard, of which mention will presently be made.
mistakenounUS /mɪˈsteɪk/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Pray, if you can, tell that examining judge as soon as possible that I crave as a favor what a criminal must most dread, namely, to be brought before him as soon as he arrives; for my sufferings are really unbearable, and as soon as I see him the mistake will be cleared up----”
MonsieurnounUS /məˈsjɜːr/
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading “Monsieur,” said Jacques Collin to the Governor in broken French, “I am, as you see, a dying man.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Pray, if you can, tell that examining judge as soon as possible that I crave as a favor what a criminal must most dread, namely, to be brought before him as soon as he arrives; for my sufferings are really unbearable, and as soon as I see him the mistake will be cleared up----”
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Pray, if you can, tell that examining judge as soon as possible that I crave as a favor what a criminal must most dread, namely, to be brought before him as soon as he arrives; for my sufferings are really unbearable, and as soon as I see him the mistake will be cleared up----”
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Pray, if you can, tell that examining judge as soon as possible that I crave as a favor what a criminal must most dread, namely, to be brought before him as soon as he arrives; for my sufferings are really unbearable, and as soon as I see him the mistake will be cleared up----”
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading Pray, if you can, tell that examining judge as soon as possible that I crave as a favor what a criminal must most dread, namely, to be brought before him as soon as he arrives; for my sufferings are really unbearable, and as soon as I see him the mistake will be cleared up----”
needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading As Carlos Herrera was to be placed in close confinement in the secret cells, it was needless to ask him whether he claimed the benefits of the pistole (as above described), that is to say, the right of having one of the rooms where the prisoner enjoys such comfort as the law permits.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As Carlos Herrera was to be placed in close confinement in the secret cells, it was needless to ask him whether he claimed the benefits of the pistole (as above described), that is to say, the right of having one of the rooms where the prisoner enjoys such comfort as the law permits.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading These rooms are on the other side of the prison-yard, of which mention will presently be made.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As Carlos Herrera was to be placed in close confinement in the secret cells, it was needless to ask him whether he claimed the benefits of the pistole (as above described), that is to say, the right of having one of the rooms where the prisoner enjoys such comfort as the law permits.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading These rooms are on the other side of the prison-yard, of which mention will presently be made.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The sheriff and the clerk calmly carried out the formalities of the consignment to prison.
permitsnounUS /pərˈmɪts/
plural of “permit” — a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading As Carlos Herrera was to be placed in close confinement in the secret cells, it was needless to ask him whether he claimed the benefits of the pistole (as above described), that is to say, the right of having one of the rooms where the prisoner enjoys such comfort as the law permits.
pistole
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As Carlos Herrera was to be placed in close confinement in the secret cells, it was needless to ask him whether he claimed the benefits of the pistole (as above described), that is to say, the right of having one of the rooms where the prisoner enjoys such comfort as the law permits.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading As Carlos Herrera was to be placed in close confinement in the secret cells, it was needless to ask him whether he claimed the benefits of the pistole (as above described), that is to say, the right of having one of the rooms where the prisoner enjoys such comfort as the law permits.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Pray, if you can, tell that examining judge as soon as possible that I crave as a favor what a criminal must most dread, namely, to be brought before him as soon as he arrives; for my sufferings are really unbearable, and as soon as I see him the mistake will be cleared up----”
PrayverbUS /preɪ/
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Pray, if you can, tell that examining judge as soon as possible that I crave as a favor what a criminal must most dread, namely, to be brought before him as soon as he arrives; for my sufferings are really unbearable, and as soon as I see him the mistake will be cleared up----”
presentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading These rooms are on the other side of the prison-yard, of which mention will presently be made.
prisonnounUS /ˈprɪzən/
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading The sheriff and the clerk calmly carried out the formalities of the consignment to prison.
prison-yard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These rooms are on the other side of the prison-yard, of which mention will presently be made.
prisonernounUS /ˈprɪzənər/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading As Carlos Herrera was to be placed in close confinement in the secret cells, it was needless to ask him whether he claimed the benefits of the pistole (as above described), that is to say, the right of having one of the rooms where the prisoner enjoys such comfort as the law permits.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Pray, if you can, tell that examining judge as soon as possible that I crave as a favor what a criminal must most dread, namely, to be brought before him as soon as he arrives; for my sufferings are really unbearable, and as soon as I see him the mistake will be cleared up----”
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading As Carlos Herrera was to be placed in close confinement in the secret cells, it was needless to ask him whether he claimed the benefits of the pistole (as above described), that is to say, the right of having one of the rooms where the prisoner enjoys such comfort as the law permits.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading As Carlos Herrera was to be placed in close confinement in the secret cells, it was needless to ask him whether he claimed the benefits of the pistole (as above described), that is to say, the right of having one of the rooms where the prisoner enjoys such comfort as the law permits.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Monsieur,” said Jacques Collin to the Governor in broken French, “I am, as you see, a dying man.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading As Carlos Herrera was to be placed in close confinement in the secret cells, it was needless to ask him whether he claimed the benefits of the pistole (as above described), that is to say, the right of having one of the rooms where the prisoner enjoys such comfort as the law permits.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading As Carlos Herrera was to be placed in close confinement in the secret cells, it was needless to ask him whether he claimed the benefits of the pistole (as above described), that is to say, the right of having one of the rooms where the prisoner enjoys such comfort as the law permits.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Monsieur,” said Jacques Collin to the Governor in broken French, “I am, as you see, a dying man.
sheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading The sheriff and the clerk calmly carried out the formalities of the consignment to prison.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading These rooms are on the other side of the prison-yard, of which mention will presently be made.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Pray, if you can, tell that examining judge as soon as possible that I crave as a favor what a criminal must most dread, namely, to be brought before him as soon as he arrives; for my sufferings are really unbearable, and as soon as I see him the mistake will be cleared up----”
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading As Carlos Herrera was to be placed in close confinement in the secret cells, it was needless to ask him whether he claimed the benefits of the pistole (as above described), that is to say, the right of having one of the rooms where the prisoner enjoys such comfort as the law permits.
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading Pray, if you can, tell that examining judge as soon as possible that I crave as a favor what a criminal must most dread, namely, to be brought before him as soon as he arrives; for my sufferings are really unbearable, and as soon as I see him the mistake will be cleared up----”
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading Pray, if you can, tell that examining judge as soon as possible that I crave as a favor what a criminal must most dread, namely, to be brought before him as soon as he arrives; for my sufferings are really unbearable, and as soon as I see him the mistake will be cleared up----”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As Carlos Herrera was to be placed in close confinement in the secret cells, it was needless to ask him whether he claimed the benefits of the pistole (as above described), that is to say, the right of having one of the rooms where the prisoner enjoys such comfort as the law permits.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Carlos Herrera was to be placed in close confinement in the secret cells, it was needless to ask him whether he claimed the benefits of the pistole (as above described), that is to say, the right of having one of the rooms where the prisoner enjoys such comfort as the law permits.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These rooms are on the other side of the prison-yard, of which mention will presently be made.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Carlos Herrera was to be placed in close confinement in the secret cells, it was needless to ask him whether he claimed the benefits of the pistole (as above described), that is to say, the right of having one of the rooms where the prisoner enjoys such comfort as the law permits.
unbearableadjectiveUS /ənˈberəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading Pray, if you can, tell that examining judge as soon as possible that I crave as a favor what a criminal must most dread, namely, to be brought before him as soon as he arrives; for my sufferings are really unbearable, and as soon as I see him the mistake will be cleared up----”
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Pray, if you can, tell that examining judge as soon as possible that I crave as a favor what a criminal must most dread, namely, to be brought before him as soon as he arrives; for my sufferings are really unbearable, and as soon as I see him the mistake will be cleared up----”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As Carlos Herrera was to be placed in close confinement in the secret cells, it was needless to ask him whether he claimed the benefits of the pistole (as above described), that is to say, the right of having one of the rooms where the prisoner enjoys such comfort as the law permits.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Pray, if you can, tell that examining judge as soon as possible that I crave as a favor what a criminal must most dread, namely, to be brought before him as soon as he arrives; for my sufferings are really unbearable, and as soon as I see him the mistake will be cleared up----”
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading As Carlos Herrera was to be placed in close confinement in the secret cells, it was needless to ask him whether he claimed the benefits of the pistole (as above described), that is to say, the right of having one of the rooms where the prisoner enjoys such comfort as the law permits.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading As Carlos Herrera was to be placed in close confinement in the secret cells, it was needless to ask him whether he claimed the benefits of the pistole (as above described), that is to say, the right of having one of the rooms where the prisoner enjoys such comfort as the law permits.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading These rooms are on the other side of the prison-yard, of which mention will presently be made.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading These rooms are on the other side of the prison-yard, of which mention will presently be made.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Monsieur,” said Jacques Collin to the Governor in broken French, “I am, as you see, a dying man.
