Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading During the first few weeks of his imprisonment, the murderer of old man Colton had maintained a lightsome air, but as the time for his trial drew near he appeared to lose the command of that self-hypnotism which had seemed to extract gayety from wretchedness.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading During the first few weeks of his imprisonment, the murderer of old man Colton had maintained a lightsome air, but as the time for his trial drew near he appeared to lose the command of that self-hypnotism which had seemed to extract gayety from wretchedness.

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

From this reading But Brooks had not this deadened resignation, for he had a hope that he might escape the gallows, and so long as there is a hope there is an anxiety.

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

From this reading Despair has killed the nerve that fear exposed, and nothing is left for terror to feed on.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading But Brooks had not this deadened resignation, for he had a hope that he might escape the gallows, and so long as there is a hope there is an anxiety.

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

From this reading During the first few weeks of his imprisonment, the murderer of old man Colton had maintained a lightsome air, but as the time for his trial drew near he appeared to lose the command of that self-hypnotism which had seemed to extract gayety from wretchedness.

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

From this reading During the first few weeks of his imprisonment, the murderer of old man Colton had maintained a lightsome air, but as the time for his trial drew near he appeared to lose the command of that self-hypnotism which had seemed to extract gayety from wretchedness.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading To one who has been condemned to death there comes a resignation that is deeper than a philosophy.

United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)

From this reading But Brooks had not this deadened resignation, for he had a hope that he might escape the gallows, and so long as there is a hope there is an anxiety.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading During the first few weeks of his imprisonment, the murderer of old man Colton had maintained a lightsome air, but as the time for his trial drew near he appeared to lose the command of that self-hypnotism which had seemed to extract gayety from wretchedness.

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From this reading During the first few weeks of his imprisonment, the murderer of old man Colton had maintained a lightsome air, but as the time for his trial drew near he appeared to lose the command of that self-hypnotism which had seemed to extract gayety from wretchedness.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading To one who has been condemned to death there comes a resignation that is deeper than a philosophy.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading During the first few weeks of his imprisonment, the murderer of old man Colton had maintained a lightsome air, but as the time for his trial drew near he appeared to lose the command of that self-hypnotism which had seemed to extract gayety from wretchedness.

past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading To one who has been condemned to death there comes a resignation that is deeper than a philosophy.

devoid of physical sensation; numb

From this reading But Brooks had not this deadened resignation, for he had a hope that he might escape the gallows, and so long as there is a hope there is an anxiety.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading To one who has been condemned to death there comes a resignation that is deeper than a philosophy.

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading To one who has been condemned to death there comes a resignation that is deeper than a philosophy.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading Despair has killed the nerve that fear exposed, and nothing is left for terror to feed on.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading During the first few weeks of his imprisonment, the murderer of old man Colton had maintained a lightsome air, but as the time for his trial drew near he appeared to lose the command of that self-hypnotism which had seemed to extract gayety from wretchedness.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the first few weeks of his imprisonment, the murderer of old man Colton had maintained a lightsome air, but as the time for his trial drew near he appeared to lose the command of that self-hypnotism which had seemed to extract gayety from wretchedness.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading But Brooks had not this deadened resignation, for he had a hope that he might escape the gallows, and so long as there is a hope there is an anxiety.

with no protection or shield

From this reading Despair has killed the nerve that fear exposed, and nothing is left for terror to feed on.

remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense

From this reading During the first few weeks of his imprisonment, the murderer of old man Colton had maintained a lightsome air, but as the time for his trial drew near he appeared to lose the command of that self-hypnotism which had seemed to extract gayety from wretchedness.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Despair has killed the nerve that fear exposed, and nothing is left for terror to feed on.

provide as food

From this reading Despair has killed the nerve that fear exposed, and nothing is left for terror to feed on.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading During the first few weeks of his imprisonment, the murderer of old man Colton had maintained a lightsome air, but as the time for his trial drew near he appeared to lose the command of that self-hypnotism which had seemed to extract gayety from wretchedness.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading During the first few weeks of his imprisonment, the murderer of old man Colton had maintained a lightsome air, but as the time for his trial drew near he appeared to lose the command of that self-hypnotism which had seemed to extract gayety from wretchedness.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading During the first few weeks of his imprisonment, the murderer of old man Colton had maintained a lightsome air, but as the time for his trial drew near he appeared to lose the command of that self-hypnotism which had seemed to extract gayety from wretchedness.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading During the first few weeks of his imprisonment, the murderer of old man Colton had maintained a lightsome air, but as the time for his trial drew near he appeared to lose the command of that self-hypnotism which had seemed to extract gayety from wretchedness.

an instrument of execution consisting of a wooden frame from which a condemned person is executed by hanging

From this reading But Brooks had not this deadened resignation, for he had a hope that he might escape the gallows, and so long as there is a hope there is an anxiety.

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From this reading During the first few weeks of his imprisonment, the murderer of old man Colton had maintained a lightsome air, but as the time for his trial drew near he appeared to lose the command of that self-hypnotism which had seemed to extract gayety from wretchedness.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading During the first few weeks of his imprisonment, the murderer of old man Colton had maintained a lightsome air, but as the time for his trial drew near he appeared to lose the command of that self-hypnotism which had seemed to extract gayety from wretchedness.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading To one who has been condemned to death there comes a resignation that is deeper than a philosophy.

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

From this reading During the first few weeks of his imprisonment, the murderer of old man Colton had maintained a lightsome air, but as the time for his trial drew near he appeared to lose the command of that self-hypnotism which had seemed to extract gayety from wretchedness.

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

From this reading During the first few weeks of his imprisonment, the murderer of old man Colton had maintained a lightsome air, but as the time for his trial drew near he appeared to lose the command of that self-hypnotism which had seemed to extract gayety from wretchedness.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading But Brooks had not this deadened resignation, for he had a hope that he might escape the gallows, and so long as there is a hope there is an anxiety.

putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment

From this reading During the first few weeks of his imprisonment, the murderer of old man Colton had maintained a lightsome air, but as the time for his trial drew near he appeared to lose the command of that self-hypnotism which had seemed to extract gayety from wretchedness.

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

From this reading To one who has been condemned to death there comes a resignation that is deeper than a philosophy.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading Despair has killed the nerve that fear exposed, and nothing is left for terror to feed on.

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 Despair has killed the nerve that fear exposed, and nothing is left for terror to feed on.

moving easily and quickly; nimble

From this reading During the first few weeks of his imprisonment, the murderer of old man Colton had maintained a lightsome air, but as the time for his trial drew near he appeared to lose the command of that self-hypnotism which had seemed to extract gayety from wretchedness.

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 But Brooks had not this deadened resignation, for he had a hope that he might escape the gallows, and so long as there is a hope there is an anxiety.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading During the first few weeks of his imprisonment, the murderer of old man Colton had maintained a lightsome air, but as the time for his trial drew near he appeared to lose the command of that self-hypnotism which had seemed to extract gayety from wretchedness.

kept in good condition

From this reading During the first few weeks of his imprisonment, the murderer of old man Colton had maintained a lightsome air, but as the time for his trial drew near he appeared to lose the command of that self-hypnotism which had seemed to extract gayety from wretchedness.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading During the first few weeks of his imprisonment, the murderer of old man Colton had maintained a lightsome air, but as the time for his trial drew near he appeared to lose the command of that self-hypnotism which had seemed to extract gayety from wretchedness.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading But Brooks had not this deadened resignation, for he had a hope that he might escape the gallows, and so long as there is a hope there is an anxiety.

a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)

From this reading During the first few weeks of his imprisonment, the murderer of old man Colton had maintained a lightsome air, but as the time for his trial drew near he appeared to lose the command of that self-hypnotism which had seemed to extract gayety from wretchedness.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading During the first few weeks of his imprisonment, the murderer of old man Colton had maintained a lightsome air, but as the time for his trial drew near he appeared to lose the command of that self-hypnotism which had seemed to extract gayety from wretchedness.

any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body

From this reading Despair has killed the nerve that fear exposed, and nothing is left for terror to feed on.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But Brooks had not this deadened resignation, for he had a hope that he might escape the gallows, and so long as there is a hope there is an anxiety.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Despair has killed the nerve that fear exposed, and nothing is left for terror to feed on.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During the first few weeks of his imprisonment, the murderer of old man Colton had maintained a lightsome air, but as the time for his trial drew near he appeared to lose the command of that self-hypnotism which had seemed to extract gayety from wretchedness.

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

From this reading During the first few weeks of his imprisonment, the murderer of old man Colton had maintained a lightsome air, but as the time for his trial drew near he appeared to lose the command of that self-hypnotism which had seemed to extract gayety from wretchedness.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Despair has killed the nerve that fear exposed, and nothing is left for terror to feed on.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading To one who has been condemned to death there comes a resignation that is deeper than a philosophy.

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading To one who has been condemned to death there comes a resignation that is deeper than a philosophy.

acceptance of despair

From this reading To one who has been condemned to death there comes a resignation that is deeper than a philosophy.

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

From this reading During the first few weeks of his imprisonment, the murderer of old man Colton had maintained a lightsome air, but as the time for his trial drew near he appeared to lose the command of that self-hypnotism which had seemed to extract gayety from wretchedness.

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

From this reading During the first few weeks of his imprisonment, the murderer of old man Colton had maintained a lightsome air, but as the time for his trial drew near he appeared to lose the command of that self-hypnotism which had seemed to extract gayety from wretchedness.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But Brooks had not this deadened resignation, for he had a hope that he might escape the gallows, and so long as there is a hope there is an anxiety.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading Despair has killed the nerve that fear exposed, and nothing is left for terror to feed on.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading To one who has been condemned to death there comes a resignation that is deeper than a philosophy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During the first few weeks of his imprisonment, the murderer of old man Colton had maintained a lightsome air, but as the time for his trial drew near he appeared to lose the command of that self-hypnotism which had seemed to extract gayety from wretchedness.

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

From this reading THE VERDICT.

in or at that place or location

From this reading To one who has been condemned to death there comes a resignation that is deeper than a philosophy.

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

From this reading But Brooks had not this deadened resignation, for he had a hope that he might escape the gallows, and so long as there is a hope there is an anxiety.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading During the first few weeks of his imprisonment, the murderer of old man Colton had maintained a lightsome air, but as the time for his trial drew near he appeared to lose the command of that self-hypnotism which had seemed to extract gayety from wretchedness.

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

From this reading During the first few weeks of his imprisonment, the murderer of old man Colton had maintained a lightsome air, but as the time for his trial drew near he appeared to lose the command of that self-hypnotism which had seemed to extract gayety from wretchedness.

the act of testing something

From this reading During the first few weeks of his imprisonment, the murderer of old man Colton had maintained a lightsome air, but as the time for his trial drew near he appeared to lose the command of that self-hypnotism which had seemed to extract gayety from wretchedness.

(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment

From this reading THE VERDICT.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading During the first few weeks of his imprisonment, the murderer of old man Colton had maintained a lightsome air, but as the time for his trial drew near he appeared to lose the command of that self-hypnotism which had seemed to extract gayety from wretchedness.

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

From this reading During the first few weeks of his imprisonment, the murderer of old man Colton had maintained a lightsome air, but as the time for his trial drew near he appeared to lose the command of that self-hypnotism which had seemed to extract gayety from wretchedness.

which person or people

From this reading To one who has been condemned to death there comes a resignation that is deeper than a philosophy.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading During the first few weeks of his imprisonment, the murderer of old man Colton had maintained a lightsome air, but as the time for his trial drew near he appeared to lose the command of that self-hypnotism which had seemed to extract gayety from wretchedness.