used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was no longer merely a prisoner waiting his trial for the most terrible deed a man can commit; he was condemned for that deed, and his whole circumstances were altered accordingly.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading He was no longer merely a prisoner waiting his trial for the most terrible deed a man can commit; he was condemned for that deed, and his whole circumstances were altered accordingly.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading IN THE CONDEMNED CELL Paul Stepaside was alone in his condemned cell.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading He was no longer merely a prisoner waiting his trial for the most terrible deed a man can commit; he was condemned for that deed, and his whole circumstances were altered accordingly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was no longer merely a prisoner waiting his trial for the most terrible deed a man can commit; he was condemned for that deed, and his whole circumstances were altered accordingly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thus, grim and horrible as had been his previous conditions, they were far worse now.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Thus, grim and horrible as had been his previous conditions, they were far worse now.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He was no longer merely a prisoner waiting his trial for the most terrible deed a man can commit; he was condemned for that deed, and his whole circumstances were altered accordingly.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Care was taken that no means were offered him whereby he could take his own life.
CELLnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading IN THE CONDEMNED CELL Paul Stepaside was alone in his condemned cell.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading He was no longer merely a prisoner waiting his trial for the most terrible deed a man can commit; he was condemned for that deed, and his whole circumstances were altered accordingly.
commitverbUS /kəˈmɪt/
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading He was no longer merely a prisoner waiting his trial for the most terrible deed a man can commit; he was condemned for that deed, and his whole circumstances were altered accordingly.
CONDEMNEDverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading IN THE CONDEMNED CELL Paul Stepaside was alone in his condemned cell.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading Thus, grim and horrible as had been his previous conditions, they were far worse now.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No one could see him except in the presence of a warder, and he was under the most rigorous inspection.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading He was no longer merely a prisoner waiting his trial for the most terrible deed a man can commit; he was condemned for that deed, and his whole circumstances were altered accordingly.
apart from; not including
From this reading No one could see him except in the presence of a warder, and he was under the most rigorous inspection.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Thus, grim and horrible as had been his previous conditions, they were far worse now.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was no longer merely a prisoner waiting his trial for the most terrible deed a man can commit; he was condemned for that deed, and his whole circumstances were altered accordingly.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Thus, grim and horrible as had been his previous conditions, they were far worse now.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Thus, grim and horrible as had been his previous conditions, they were far worse now.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was no longer merely a prisoner waiting his trial for the most terrible deed a man can commit; he was condemned for that deed, and his whole circumstances were altered accordingly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No one could see him except in the presence of a warder, and he was under the most rigorous inspection.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN THE CONDEMNED CELL Paul Stepaside was alone in his condemned cell.
provoking horror
From this reading Thus, grim and horrible as had been his previous conditions, they were far worse now.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE CONDEMNED CELL Paul Stepaside was alone in his condemned cell.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading No one could see him except in the presence of a warder, and he was under the most rigorous inspection.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Care was taken that no means were offered him whereby he could take his own life.
for more time
From this reading He was no longer merely a prisoner waiting his trial for the most terrible deed a man can commit; he was condemned for that deed, and his whole circumstances were altered accordingly.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was no longer merely a prisoner waiting his trial for the most terrible deed a man can commit; he was condemned for that deed, and his whole circumstances were altered accordingly.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Care was taken that no means were offered him whereby he could take his own life.
and nothing more
From this reading He was no longer merely a prisoner waiting his trial for the most terrible deed a man can commit; he was condemned for that deed, and his whole circumstances were altered accordingly.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He was no longer merely a prisoner waiting his trial for the most terrible deed a man can commit; he was condemned for that deed, and his whole circumstances were altered accordingly.
not any; not one
From this reading He was no longer merely a prisoner waiting his trial for the most terrible deed a man can commit; he was condemned for that deed, and his whole circumstances were altered accordingly.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Thus, grim and horrible as had been his previous conditions, they were far worse now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No one could see him except in the presence of a warder, and he was under the most rigorous inspection.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Care was taken that no means were offered him whereby he could take his own life.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one could see him except in the presence of a warder, and he was under the most rigorous inspection.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Care was taken that no means were offered him whereby he could take his own life.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading IN THE CONDEMNED CELL Paul Stepaside was alone in his condemned cell.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading No one could see him except in the presence of a warder, and he was under the most rigorous inspection.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Thus, grim and horrible as had been his previous conditions, they were far worse now.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading He was no longer merely a prisoner waiting his trial for the most terrible deed a man can commit; he was condemned for that deed, and his whole circumstances were altered accordingly.
rigorousadjectiveUS /ˈrɪɡərəs/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading No one could see him except in the presence of a warder, and he was under the most rigorous inspection.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading No one could see him except in the presence of a warder, and he was under the most rigorous inspection.
Stepaside
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From this reading IN THE CONDEMNED CELL Paul Stepaside was alone in his condemned cell.
carry out
From this reading Care was taken that no means were offered him whereby he could take his own life.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Care was taken that no means were offered him whereby he could take his own life.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading He was no longer merely a prisoner waiting his trial for the most terrible deed a man can commit; he was condemned for that deed, and his whole circumstances were altered accordingly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was no longer merely a prisoner waiting his trial for the most terrible deed a man can commit; he was condemned for that deed, and his whole circumstances were altered accordingly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE CONDEMNED CELL Paul Stepaside was alone in his condemned cell.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thus, grim and horrible as had been his previous conditions, they were far worse now.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus, grim and horrible as had been his previous conditions, they were far worse now.
the act of testing something
From this reading He was no longer merely a prisoner waiting his trial for the most terrible deed a man can commit; he was condemned for that deed, and his whole circumstances were altered accordingly.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading No one could see him except in the presence of a warder, and he was under the most rigorous inspection.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He was no longer merely a prisoner waiting his trial for the most terrible deed a man can commit; he was condemned for that deed, and his whole circumstances were altered accordingly.
wardernounUS /ˈwɔːrdər/
a person who works in a prison and is in charge of prisoners
From this reading No one could see him except in the presence of a warder, and he was under the most rigorous inspection.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE CONDEMNED CELL Paul Stepaside was alone in his condemned cell.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was no longer merely a prisoner waiting his trial for the most terrible deed a man can commit; he was condemned for that deed, and his whole circumstances were altered accordingly.
whereby
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From this reading Care was taken that no means were offered him whereby he could take his own life.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He was no longer merely a prisoner waiting his trial for the most terrible deed a man can commit; he was condemned for that deed, and his whole circumstances were altered accordingly.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Thus, grim and horrible as had been his previous conditions, they were far worse now.
