used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A collection of old and dilapidated buildings, expressive of the misery and the suffering inside, stood within sight of the capitol--a contrast of two extremes.
(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 From this center the guard could see all that took place in the several wings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A collection of old and dilapidated buildings, expressive of the misery and the suffering inside, stood within sight of the capitol--a contrast of two extremes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PRISON EXPERIENCES The State prison at that time was situated in the capital of the State.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading A collection of old and dilapidated buildings, expressive of the misery and the suffering inside, stood within sight of the capitol--a contrast of two extremes.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading PRISON EXPERIENCES The State prison at that time was situated in the capital of the State.
capitolnounUS /ˈkæpɪtəl/
a building occupied by a state legislature
From this reading A collection of old and dilapidated buildings, expressive of the misery and the suffering inside, stood within sight of the capitol--a contrast of two extremes.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading There were four wings, each converging into a common center.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading A collection of old and dilapidated buildings, expressive of the misery and the suffering inside, stood within sight of the capitol--a contrast of two extremes.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading There were four wings, each converging into a common center.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading The idea of the construction of the buildings was good.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading A collection of old and dilapidated buildings, expressive of the misery and the suffering inside, stood within sight of the capitol--a contrast of two extremes.
convergingnounUS /kənˈvɜːrdʒɪŋ/
the act of converging (coming closer)
From this reading There were four wings, each converging into a common center.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From this center the guard could see all that took place in the several wings.
dilapidatedadjectiveUS /dəˈlæpədeɪtɪd/
in deplorable condition
From this reading A collection of old and dilapidated buildings, expressive of the misery and the suffering inside, stood within sight of the capitol--a contrast of two extremes.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading There were four wings, each converging into a common center.
EXPERIENCESnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading PRISON EXPERIENCES The State prison at that time was situated in the capital of the State.
expressiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspresɪv/
characterized by expression
From this reading A collection of old and dilapidated buildings, expressive of the misery and the suffering inside, stood within sight of the capitol--a contrast of two extremes.
extremesnounUS /ekˈstriːmz/
plural of “extreme” — the furthest or highest degree of something
From this reading A collection of old and dilapidated buildings, expressive of the misery and the suffering inside, stood within sight of the capitol--a contrast of two extremes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading There were four wings, each converging into a common center.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From this center the guard could see all that took place in the several wings.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The idea of the construction of the buildings was good.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading From this center the guard could see all that took place in the several wings.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The idea of the construction of the buildings was good.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PRISON EXPERIENCES The State prison at that time was situated in the capital of the State.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading A collection of old and dilapidated buildings, expressive of the misery and the suffering inside, stood within sight of the capitol--a contrast of two extremes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading There were four wings, each converging into a common center.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading A collection of old and dilapidated buildings, expressive of the misery and the suffering inside, stood within sight of the capitol--a contrast of two extremes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PRISON EXPERIENCES The State prison at that time was situated in the capital of the State.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A collection of old and dilapidated buildings, expressive of the misery and the suffering inside, stood within sight of the capitol--a contrast of two extremes.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading From this center the guard could see all that took place in the several wings.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading PRISON EXPERIENCES The State prison at that time was situated in the capital of the State.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading From this center the guard could see all that took place in the several wings.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading From this center the guard could see all that took place in the several wings.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading A collection of old and dilapidated buildings, expressive of the misery and the suffering inside, stood within sight of the capitol--a contrast of two extremes.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading PRISON EXPERIENCES The State prison at that time was situated in the capital of the State.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading PRISON EXPERIENCES The State prison at that time was situated in the capital of the State.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A collection of old and dilapidated buildings, expressive of the misery and the suffering inside, stood within sight of the capitol--a contrast of two extremes.
a state of acute pain
From this reading A collection of old and dilapidated buildings, expressive of the misery and the suffering inside, stood within sight of the capitol--a contrast of two extremes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PRISON EXPERIENCES The State prison at that time was situated in the capital of the State.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PRISON EXPERIENCES The State prison at that time was situated in the capital of the State.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were four wings, each converging into a common center.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading From this center the guard could see all that took place in the several wings.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading PRISON EXPERIENCES The State prison at that time was situated in the capital of the State.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading From this center the guard could see all that took place in the several wings.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A collection of old and dilapidated buildings, expressive of the misery and the suffering inside, stood within sight of the capitol--a contrast of two extremes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PRISON EXPERIENCES The State prison at that time was situated in the capital of the State.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were four wings, each converging into a common center.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading There were four wings, each converging into a common center.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A collection of old and dilapidated buildings, expressive of the misery and the suffering inside, stood within sight of the capitol--a contrast of two extremes.
