used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading VER the rest of that night I shall draw a veil.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading Young, ambitious, ardent, I sat there in that foreign prison, without a friend, without a hope.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was taken to Newgate, immured in the condemned cell, and left to my reflections.
angelsnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading “_The comedy of the law is probably the chief diversion of the angels._” --La Rabide.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Young, ambitious, ardent, I sat there in that foreign prison, without a friend, without a hope.
make certain of
From this reading They were sombre enough, I assure you.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading I was taken to Newgate, immured in the condemned cell, and left to my reflections.
a person who is in charge
From this reading “_The comedy of the law is probably the chief diversion of the angels._” --La Rabide.
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading “_The comedy of the law is probably the chief diversion of the angels._” --La Rabide.
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading I was taken to Newgate, immured in the condemned cell, and left to my reflections.
diversionnounUS /daɪˈvɜːrʒən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading “_The comedy of the law is probably the chief diversion of the angels._” --La Rabide.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading VER the rest of that night I shall draw a veil.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading They were sombre enough, I assure you.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Young, ambitious, ardent, I sat there in that foreign prison, without a friend, without a hope.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Young, ambitious, ardent, I sat there in that foreign prison, without a friend, without a hope.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Young, ambitious, ardent, I sat there in that foreign prison, without a friend, without a hope.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading VER the rest of that night I shall draw a veil.
immured
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From this reading I was taken to Newgate, immured in the condemned cell, and left to my reflections.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was taken to Newgate, immured in the condemned cell, and left to my reflections.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “_The comedy of the law is probably the chief diversion of the angels._” --La Rabide.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading “_The comedy of the law is probably the chief diversion of the angels._” --La Rabide.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading “_The comedy of the law is probably the chief diversion of the angels._” --La Rabide.
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 I was taken to Newgate, immured in the condemned cell, and left to my reflections.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was taken to Newgate, immured in the condemned cell, and left to my reflections.
NewgatenounUS /ˈnuːɡeɪt/
a former prison in London notorious for its unsanitary conditions and burnt down in riots in 1780; a new prison was built on the same spot but was torn down in 1902
From this reading I was taken to Newgate, immured in the condemned cell, and left to my reflections.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading VER the rest of that night I shall draw a veil.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “_The comedy of the law is probably the chief diversion of the angels._” --La Rabide.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Young, ambitious, ardent, I sat there in that foreign prison, without a friend, without a hope.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading “_The comedy of the law is probably the chief diversion of the angels._” --La Rabide.
Rabide
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From this reading “_The comedy of the law is probably the chief diversion of the angels._” --La Rabide.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading I was taken to Newgate, immured in the condemned cell, and left to my reflections.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading VER the rest of that night I shall draw a veil.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Young, ambitious, ardent, I sat there in that foreign prison, without a friend, without a hope.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading VER the rest of that night I shall draw a veil.
sombreadjective
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading They were sombre enough, I assure you.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading I was taken to Newgate, immured in the condemned cell, and left to my reflections.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading VER the rest of that night I shall draw a veil.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “_The comedy of the law is probably the chief diversion of the angels._” --La Rabide.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Young, ambitious, ardent, I sat there in that foreign prison, without a friend, without a hope.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were sombre enough, I assure you.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was taken to Newgate, immured in the condemned cell, and left to my reflections.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading VER the rest of that night I shall draw a veil.
VER
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From this reading VER the rest of that night I shall draw a veil.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was taken to Newgate, immured in the condemned cell, and left to my reflections.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were sombre enough, I assure you.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Young, ambitious, ardent, I sat there in that foreign prison, without a friend, without a hope.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading They were sombre enough, I assure you.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Young, ambitious, ardent, I sat there in that foreign prison, without a friend, without a hope.
