used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He knew his punishment was unjust, he knew he was guiltless of the crime which had been attributed to him; knew, too, that for some purpose which he could not understand a case was made out against him which had no foundation in fact.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He knew his punishment was unjust, he knew he was guiltless of the crime which had been attributed to him; knew, too, that for some purpose which he could not understand a case was made out against him which had no foundation in fact.
(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 In Paul Stepaside's case, at all events, it was so.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading These things alone would have had a tendency to embitter his heart and to make him rail at the so-called justice of the land.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These things alone would have had a tendency to embitter his heart and to make him rail at the so-called justice of the land.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PAUL MEETS MARY BOLITHO There is no need to describe at length Paul's experiences during the time he was imprisoned in Strangeways Gaol.
attributedverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪd/
past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading He knew his punishment was unjust, he knew he was guiltless of the crime which had been attributed to him; knew, too, that for some purpose which he could not understand a case was made out against him which had no foundation in fact.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He knew his punishment was unjust, he knew he was guiltless of the crime which had been attributed to him; knew, too, that for some purpose which he could not understand a case was made out against him which had no foundation in fact.
BOLITHO
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From this reading PAUL MEETS MARY BOLITHO There is no need to describe at length Paul's experiences during the time he was imprisoned in Strangeways Gaol.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In Paul Stepaside's case, at all events, it was so.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He knew his punishment was unjust, he knew he was guiltless of the crime which had been attributed to him; knew, too, that for some purpose which he could not understand a case was made out against him which had no foundation in fact.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading He knew his punishment was unjust, he knew he was guiltless of the crime which had been attributed to him; knew, too, that for some purpose which he could not understand a case was made out against him which had no foundation in fact.
give a description of
From this reading PAUL MEETS MARY BOLITHO There is no need to describe at length Paul's experiences during the time he was imprisoned in Strangeways Gaol.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading PAUL MEETS MARY BOLITHO There is no need to describe at length Paul's experiences during the time he was imprisoned in Strangeways Gaol.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The moral effect of prison life is rather harmful than good.
embitterverbUS /emˈbɪtər/
cause to be bitter or resentful
From this reading These things alone would have had a tendency to embitter his heart and to make him rail at the so-called justice of the land.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading In Paul Stepaside's case, at all events, it was so.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading PAUL MEETS MARY BOLITHO There is no need to describe at length Paul's experiences during the time he was imprisoned in Strangeways Gaol.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He knew his punishment was unjust, he knew he was guiltless of the crime which had been attributed to him; knew, too, that for some purpose which he could not understand a case was made out against him which had no foundation in fact.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He knew his punishment was unjust, he knew he was guiltless of the crime which had been attributed to him; knew, too, that for some purpose which he could not understand a case was made out against him which had no foundation in fact.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading He knew his punishment was unjust, he knew he was guiltless of the crime which had been attributed to him; knew, too, that for some purpose which he could not understand a case was made out against him which had no foundation in fact.
Gaolnoun
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading PAUL MEETS MARY BOLITHO There is no need to describe at length Paul's experiences during the time he was imprisoned in Strangeways Gaol.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The moral effect of prison life is rather harmful than good.
guiltlessadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪltlɪs/
free from evil or guilt
From this reading He knew his punishment was unjust, he knew he was guiltless of the crime which had been attributed to him; knew, too, that for some purpose which he could not understand a case was made out against him which had no foundation in fact.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He knew his punishment was unjust, he knew he was guiltless of the crime which had been attributed to him; knew, too, that for some purpose which he could not understand a case was made out against him which had no foundation in fact.
harmfuladjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmfəl/
causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading The moral effect of prison life is rather harmful than good.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading These things alone would have had a tendency to embitter his heart and to make him rail at the so-called justice of the land.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PAUL MEETS MARY BOLITHO There is no need to describe at length Paul's experiences during the time he was imprisoned in Strangeways Gaol.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading These things alone would have had a tendency to embitter his heart and to make him rail at the so-called justice of the land.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He knew his punishment was unjust, he knew he was guiltless of the crime which had been attributed to him; knew, too, that for some purpose which he could not understand a case was made out against him which had no foundation in fact.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He knew his punishment was unjust, he knew he was guiltless of the crime which had been attributed to him; knew, too, that for some purpose which he could not understand a case was made out against him which had no foundation in fact.
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading PAUL MEETS MARY BOLITHO There is no need to describe at length Paul's experiences during the time he was imprisoned in Strangeways Gaol.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PAUL MEETS MARY BOLITHO There is no need to describe at length Paul's experiences during the time he was imprisoned in Strangeways Gaol.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PAUL MEETS MARY BOLITHO There is no need to describe at length Paul's experiences during the time he was imprisoned in Strangeways Gaol.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In Paul Stepaside's case, at all events, it was so.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading These things alone would have had a tendency to embitter his heart and to make him rail at the so-called justice of the land.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew his punishment was unjust, he knew he was guiltless of the crime which had been attributed to him; knew, too, that for some purpose which he could not understand a case was made out against him which had no foundation in fact.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading These things alone would have had a tendency to embitter his heart and to make him rail at the so-called justice of the land.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading PAUL MEETS MARY BOLITHO There is no need to describe at length Paul's experiences during the time he was imprisoned in Strangeways Gaol.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The moral effect of prison life is rather harmful than good.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He knew his punishment was unjust, he knew he was guiltless of the crime which had been attributed to him; knew, too, that for some purpose which he could not understand a case was made out against him which had no foundation in fact.
engage in
From this reading These things alone would have had a tendency to embitter his heart and to make him rail at the so-called justice of the land.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading PAUL MEETS MARY BOLITHO There is no need to describe at length Paul's experiences during the time he was imprisoned in Strangeways Gaol.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading PAUL MEETS MARY BOLITHO There is no need to describe at length Paul's experiences during the time he was imprisoned in Strangeways Gaol.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading The moral effect of prison life is rather harmful than good.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading PAUL MEETS MARY BOLITHO There is no need to describe at length Paul's experiences during the time he was imprisoned in Strangeways Gaol.
not any; not one
From this reading PAUL MEETS MARY BOLITHO There is no need to describe at length Paul's experiences during the time he was imprisoned in Strangeways Gaol.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He knew his punishment was unjust, he knew he was guiltless of the crime which had been attributed to him; knew, too, that for some purpose which he could not understand a case was made out against him which had no foundation in fact.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The moral effect of prison life is rather harmful than good.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He knew his punishment was unjust, he knew he was guiltless of the crime which had been attributed to him; knew, too, that for some purpose which he could not understand a case was made out against him which had no foundation in fact.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading PAUL MEETS MARY BOLITHO There is no need to describe at length Paul's experiences during the time he was imprisoned in Strangeways Gaol.
Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading PAUL MEETS MARY BOLITHO There is no need to describe at length Paul's experiences during the time he was imprisoned in Strangeways Gaol.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading The moral effect of prison life is rather harmful than good.
the act of punishing
From this reading He knew his punishment was unjust, he knew he was guiltless of the crime which had been attributed to him; knew, too, that for some purpose which he could not understand a case was made out against him which had no foundation in fact.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He knew his punishment was unjust, he knew he was guiltless of the crime which had been attributed to him; knew, too, that for some purpose which he could not understand a case was made out against him which had no foundation in fact.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading These things alone would have had a tendency to embitter his heart and to make him rail at the so-called justice of the land.
on the contrary
From this reading The moral effect of prison life is rather harmful than good.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In Paul Stepaside's case, at all events, it was so.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading These things alone would have had a tendency to embitter his heart and to make him rail at the so-called justice of the land.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He knew his punishment was unjust, he knew he was guiltless of the crime which had been attributed to him; knew, too, that for some purpose which he could not understand a case was made out against him which had no foundation in fact.
Stepaside's
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From this reading In Paul Stepaside's case, at all events, it was so.
Strangeways
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From this reading PAUL MEETS MARY BOLITHO There is no need to describe at length Paul's experiences during the time he was imprisoned in Strangeways Gaol.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading These things alone would have had a tendency to embitter his heart and to make him rail at the so-called justice of the land.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The moral effect of prison life is rather harmful than good.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew his punishment was unjust, he knew he was guiltless of the crime which had been attributed to him; knew, too, that for some purpose which he could not understand a case was made out against him which had no foundation in fact.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PAUL MEETS MARY BOLITHO There is no need to describe at length Paul's experiences during the time he was imprisoned in Strangeways Gaol.
in or at that place or location
From this reading PAUL MEETS MARY BOLITHO There is no need to describe at length Paul's experiences during the time he was imprisoned in Strangeways Gaol.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These things alone would have had a tendency to embitter his heart and to make him rail at the so-called justice of the land.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading These things alone would have had a tendency to embitter his heart and to make him rail at the so-called justice of the land.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading PAUL MEETS MARY BOLITHO There is no need to describe at length Paul's experiences during the time he was imprisoned in Strangeways Gaol.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PAUL MEETS MARY BOLITHO There is no need to describe at length Paul's experiences during the time he was imprisoned in Strangeways Gaol.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He knew his punishment was unjust, he knew he was guiltless of the crime which had been attributed to him; knew, too, that for some purpose which he could not understand a case was made out against him which had no foundation in fact.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading He knew his punishment was unjust, he knew he was guiltless of the crime which had been attributed to him; knew, too, that for some purpose which he could not understand a case was made out against him which had no foundation in fact.
unjustadjectiveUS /ənˈdʒʌst/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading He knew his punishment was unjust, he knew he was guiltless of the crime which had been attributed to him; knew, too, that for some purpose which he could not understand a case was made out against him which had no foundation in fact.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PAUL MEETS MARY BOLITHO There is no need to describe at length Paul's experiences during the time he was imprisoned in Strangeways Gaol.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He knew his punishment was unjust, he knew he was guiltless of the crime which had been attributed to him; knew, too, that for some purpose which he could not understand a case was made out against him which had no foundation in fact.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading These things alone would have had a tendency to embitter his heart and to make him rail at the so-called justice of the land.
