Chapter X

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

From this reading Bacon heard the rusty bolt shoot into its socket, and then the hasping and locking of the outside door, with a sensation of utter hopelessness.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading He wandered through the dark precincts of his prison, stumbling now over an old barrel, and anon against a meat block, until he came to some dry bundles of fodder, which seemed to have been spread out in one corner to answer the purpose of a bed.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

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

From this reading He wandered through the dark precincts of his prison, stumbling now over an old barrel, and anon against a meat block, until he came to some dry bundles of fodder, which seemed to have been spread out in one corner to answer the purpose of a bed.

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

From this reading Bacon heard the rusty bolt shoot into its socket, and then the hasping and locking of the outside door, with a sensation of utter hopelessness.

at another time

From this reading He wandered through the dark precincts of his prison, stumbling now over an old barrel, and anon against a meat block, until he came to some dry bundles of fodder, which seemed to have been spread out in one corner to answer the purpose of a bed.

react verbally

From this reading He wandered through the dark precincts of his prison, stumbling now over an old barrel, and anon against a meat block, until he came to some dry bundles of fodder, which seemed to have been spread out in one corner to answer the purpose of a bed.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried

From this reading Bacon heard the rusty bolt shoot into its socket, and then the hasping and locking of the outside door, with a sensation of utter hopelessness.

plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading There was yet much of the day remaining, and he resolved to spend it in endeavouring to grind off the end of the rivets to the iron bands enclosing his wrists.

a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired

From this reading He wandered through the dark precincts of his prison, stumbling now over an old barrel, and anon against a meat block, until he came to some dry bundles of fodder, which seemed to have been spread out in one corner to answer the purpose of a bed.

the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

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

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading He wandered through the dark precincts of his prison, stumbling now over an old barrel, and anon against a meat block, until he came to some dry bundles of fodder, which seemed to have been spread out in one corner to answer the purpose of a bed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He wandered through the dark precincts of his prison, stumbling now over an old barrel, and anon against a meat block, until he came to some dry bundles of fodder, which seemed to have been spread out in one corner to answer the purpose of a bed.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before throwing himself upon this rude couch, he resolved to examine the structure of his cell.

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading He wandered through the dark precincts of his prison, stumbling now over an old barrel, and anon against a meat block, until he came to some dry bundles of fodder, which seemed to have been spread out in one corner to answer the purpose of a bed.

a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder

From this reading Bacon heard the rusty bolt shoot into its socket, and then the hasping and locking of the outside door, with a sensation of utter hopelessness.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

plural of “bundle” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading He wandered through the dark precincts of his prison, stumbling now over an old barrel, and anon against a meat block, until he came to some dry bundles of fodder, which seemed to have been spread out in one corner to answer the purpose of a bed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

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

From this reading He wandered through the dark precincts of his prison, stumbling now over an old barrel, and anon against a meat block, until he came to some dry bundles of fodder, which seemed to have been spread out in one corner to answer the purpose of a bed.

A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.

From this reading Before throwing himself upon this rude couch, he resolved to examine the structure of his cell.

past form of “cement” — make fast as if with cement

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading He wandered through the dark precincts of his prison, stumbling now over an old barrel, and anon against a meat block, until he came to some dry bundles of fodder, which seemed to have been spread out in one corner to answer the purpose of a bed.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading Before throwing himself upon this rude couch, he resolved to examine the structure of his cell.

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

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading He wandered through the dark precincts of his prison, stumbling now over an old barrel, and anon against a meat block, until he came to some dry bundles of fodder, which seemed to have been spread out in one corner to answer the purpose of a bed.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading There was yet much of the day remaining, and he resolved to spend it in endeavouring to grind off the end of the rivets to the iron bands enclosing his wrists.

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Bacon heard the rusty bolt shoot into its socket, and then the hasping and locking of the outside door, with a sensation of utter hopelessness.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading He wandered through the dark precincts of his prison, stumbling now over an old barrel, and anon against a meat block, until he came to some dry bundles of fodder, which seemed to have been spread out in one corner to answer the purpose of a bed.

the act of enclosing something inside something else

From this reading There was yet much of the day remaining, and he resolved to spend it in endeavouring to grind off the end of the rivets to the iron bands enclosing his wrists.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading There was yet much of the day remaining, and he resolved to spend it in endeavouring to grind off the end of the rivets to the iron bands enclosing his wrists.

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From this reading There was yet much of the day remaining, and he resolved to spend it in endeavouring to grind off the end of the rivets to the iron bands enclosing his wrists.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading Before throwing himself upon this rude couch, he resolved to examine the structure of his cell.

soldiers who are regarded as expendable in the face of artillery fire

From this reading He wandered through the dark precincts of his prison, stumbling now over an old barrel, and anon against a meat block, until he came to some dry bundles of fodder, which seemed to have been spread out in one corner to answer the purpose of a bed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

set up or found

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

press or grind with a crushing noise

From this reading There was yet much of the day remaining, and he resolved to spend it in endeavouring to grind off the end of the rivets to the iron bands enclosing his wrists.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

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

From this reading Bacon heard the rusty bolt shoot into its socket, and then the hasping and locking of the outside door, with a sensation of utter hopelessness.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He wandered through the dark precincts of his prison, stumbling now over an old barrel, and anon against a meat block, until he came to some dry bundles of fodder, which seemed to have been spread out in one corner to answer the purpose of a bed.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He wandered through the dark precincts of his prison, stumbling now over an old barrel, and anon against a meat block, until he came to some dry bundles of fodder, which seemed to have been spread out in one corner to answer the purpose of a bed.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Bacon heard the rusty bolt shoot into its socket, and then the hasping and locking of the outside door, with a sensation of utter hopelessness.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Before throwing himself upon this rude couch, he resolved to examine the structure of his cell.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He wandered through the dark precincts of his prison, stumbling now over an old barrel, and anon against a meat block, until he came to some dry bundles of fodder, which seemed to have been spread out in one corner to answer the purpose of a bed.

the despair you feel when you have abandoned hope of comfort or success

From this reading Bacon heard the rusty bolt shoot into its socket, and then the hasping and locking of the outside door, with a sensation of utter hopelessness.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

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

From this reading He wandered through the dark precincts of his prison, stumbling now over an old barrel, and anon against a meat block, until he came to some dry bundles of fodder, which seemed to have been spread out in one corner to answer the purpose of a bed.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Bacon heard the rusty bolt shoot into its socket, and then the hasping and locking of the outside door, with a sensation of utter hopelessness.

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 There was yet much of the day remaining, and he resolved to spend it in endeavouring to grind off the end of the rivets to the iron bands enclosing his wrists.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Bacon heard the rusty bolt shoot into its socket, and then the hasping and locking of the outside door, with a sensation of utter hopelessness.

the act of locking something up to protect it

From this reading Bacon heard the rusty bolt shoot into its socket, and then the hasping and locking of the outside door, with a sensation of utter hopelessness.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

engage in

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading He wandered through the dark precincts of his prison, stumbling now over an old barrel, and anon against a meat block, until he came to some dry bundles of fodder, which seemed to have been spread out in one corner to answer the purpose of a bed.

tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

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

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading There was yet much of the day remaining, and he resolved to spend it in endeavouring to grind off the end of the rivets to the iron bands enclosing his wrists.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He wandered through the dark precincts of his prison, stumbling now over an old barrel, and anon against a meat block, until he came to some dry bundles of fodder, which seemed to have been spread out in one corner to answer the purpose of a bed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Bacon heard the rusty bolt shoot into its socket, and then the hasping and locking of the outside door, with a sensation of utter hopelessness.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading There was yet much of the day remaining, and he resolved to spend it in endeavouring to grind off the end of the rivets to the iron bands enclosing his wrists.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He wandered through the dark precincts of his prison, stumbling now over an old barrel, and anon against a meat block, until he came to some dry bundles of fodder, which seemed to have been spread out in one corner to answer the purpose of a bed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He wandered through the dark precincts of his prison, stumbling now over an old barrel, and anon against a meat block, until he came to some dry bundles of fodder, which seemed to have been spread out in one corner to answer the purpose of a bed.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He wandered through the dark precincts of his prison, stumbling now over an old barrel, and anon against a meat block, until he came to some dry bundles of fodder, which seemed to have been spread out in one corner to answer the purpose of a bed.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Bacon heard the rusty bolt shoot into its socket, and then the hasping and locking of the outside door, with a sensation of utter hopelessness.

above and across; more than

From this reading He wandered through the dark precincts of his prison, stumbling now over an old barrel, and anon against a meat block, until he came to some dry bundles of fodder, which seemed to have been spread out in one corner to answer the purpose of a bed.

past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

plural of “precinct” — a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes

From this reading He wandered through the dark precincts of his prison, stumbling now over an old barrel, and anon against a meat block, until he came to some dry bundles of fodder, which seemed to have been spread out in one corner to answer the purpose of a bed.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

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

From this reading He wandered through the dark precincts of his prison, stumbling now over an old barrel, and anon against a meat block, until he came to some dry bundles of fodder, which seemed to have been spread out in one corner to answer the purpose of a bed.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading He wandered through the dark precincts of his prison, stumbling now over an old barrel, and anon against a meat block, until he came to some dry bundles of fodder, which seemed to have been spread out in one corner to answer the purpose of a bed.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

not used up

From this reading There was yet much of the day remaining, and he resolved to spend it in endeavouring to grind off the end of the rivets to the iron bands enclosing his wrists.

determined

From this reading Before throwing himself upon this rude couch, he resolved to examine the structure of his cell.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

plural of “rivet” — ornament consisting of a circular rounded protuberance (as on a vault or shield or belt)

From this reading There was yet much of the day remaining, and he resolved to spend it in endeavouring to grind off the end of the rivets to the iron bands enclosing his wrists.

plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading Before throwing himself upon this rude couch, he resolved to examine the structure of his cell.

covered with or consisting of rust

From this reading Bacon heard the rusty bolt shoot into its socket, and then the hasping and locking of the outside door, with a sensation of utter hopelessness.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He wandered through the dark precincts of his prison, stumbling now over an old barrel, and anon against a meat block, until he came to some dry bundles of fodder, which seemed to have been spread out in one corner to answer the purpose of a bed.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading Bacon heard the rusty bolt shoot into its socket, and then the hasping and locking of the outside door, with a sensation of utter hopelessness.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

hit with a missile from a weapon

From this reading Bacon heard the rusty bolt shoot into its socket, and then the hasping and locking of the outside door, with a sensation of utter hopelessness.

a bony hollow into which a structure fits

From this reading Bacon heard the rusty bolt shoot into its socket, and then the hasping and locking of the outside door, with a sensation of utter hopelessness.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He wandered through the dark precincts of his prison, stumbling now over an old barrel, and anon against a meat block, until he came to some dry bundles of fodder, which seemed to have been spread out in one corner to answer the purpose of a bed.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading There was yet much of the day remaining, and he resolved to spend it in endeavouring to grind off the end of the rivets to the iron bands enclosing his wrists.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading He wandered through the dark precincts of his prison, stumbling now over an old barrel, and anon against a meat block, until he came to some dry bundles of fodder, which seemed to have been spread out in one corner to answer the purpose of a bed.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading Before throwing himself upon this rude couch, he resolved to examine the structure of his cell.

-ing form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily

From this reading He wandered through the dark precincts of his prison, stumbling now over an old barrel, and anon against a meat block, until he came to some dry bundles of fodder, which seemed to have been spread out in one corner to answer the purpose of a bed.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

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

From this reading Bacon heard the rusty bolt shoot into its socket, and then the hasping and locking of the outside door, with a sensation of utter hopelessness.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Bacon heard the rusty bolt shoot into its socket, and then the hasping and locking of the outside door, with a sensation of utter hopelessness.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was yet much of the day remaining, and he resolved to spend it in endeavouring to grind off the end of the rivets to the iron bands enclosing his wrists.

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

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

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

From this reading Before throwing himself upon this rude couch, he resolved to examine the structure of his cell.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He wandered through the dark precincts of his prison, stumbling now over an old barrel, and anon against a meat block, until he came to some dry bundles of fodder, which seemed to have been spread out in one corner to answer the purpose of a bed.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Before throwing himself upon this rude couch, he resolved to examine the structure of his cell.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

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

From this reading He wandered through the dark precincts of his prison, stumbling now over an old barrel, and anon against a meat block, until he came to some dry bundles of fodder, which seemed to have been spread out in one corner to answer the purpose of a bed.

a vagrant

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

up to a particular time

From this reading He wandered through the dark precincts of his prison, stumbling now over an old barrel, and anon against a meat block, until he came to some dry bundles of fodder, which seemed to have been spread out in one corner to answer the purpose of a bed.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Before throwing himself upon this rude couch, he resolved to examine the structure of his cell.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading Bacon heard the rusty bolt shoot into its socket, and then the hasping and locking of the outside door, with a sensation of utter hopelessness.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading He wandered through the dark precincts of his prison, stumbling now over an old barrel, and anon against a meat block, until he came to some dry bundles of fodder, which seemed to have been spread out in one corner to answer the purpose of a bed.

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

From this reading There was yet much of the day remaining, and he resolved to spend it in endeavouring to grind off the end of the rivets to the iron bands enclosing his wrists.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

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

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

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

From this reading He wandered through the dark precincts of his prison, stumbling now over an old barrel, and anon against a meat block, until he came to some dry bundles of fodder, which seemed to have been spread out in one corner to answer the purpose of a bed.

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Bacon heard the rusty bolt shoot into its socket, and then the hasping and locking of the outside door, with a sensation of utter hopelessness.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading By passing his hands along the walls, he found that they were built of brick, well cemented by a long process of time--that the summit upon which the basement beams of the frame rested, were entirely out of his reach, and that in the present confined state of his hands, it would be impossible for him to make any impression on them, and he could distinctly hear the tramp of more than one sentinel, as they paced their monotonous rounds about that wing of the building.

plural of “wrist” — a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones

From this reading There was yet much of the day remaining, and he resolved to spend it in endeavouring to grind off the end of the rivets to the iron bands enclosing his wrists.

but in spite of that

From this reading There was yet much of the day remaining, and he resolved to spend it in endeavouring to grind off the end of the rivets to the iron bands enclosing his wrists.