used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the course of the following year, the prisoners of Norman Cross began to show a spirit of general insubordination.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading The growing agitation was almost entirely among the lower ranks of soldiers and sailors, although the officers, in their separate quarters, knew what was going on, and more or less sympathized with it.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The growing agitation was almost entirely among the lower ranks of soldiers and sailors, although the officers, in their separate quarters, knew what was going on, and more or less sympathized with it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The growing agitation was almost entirely among the lower ranks of soldiers and sailors, although the officers, in their separate quarters, knew what was going on, and more or less sympathized with it.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading There had been from time to time individual cases of attempted outbreak, some few successful, but for the most part ending in recapture.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been from time to time individual cases of attempted outbreak, some few successful, but for the most part ending in recapture.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In the course of the following year, the prisoners of Norman Cross began to show a spirit of general insubordination.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There had been from time to time individual cases of attempted outbreak, some few successful, but for the most part ending in recapture.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
captivitynounUS /kæpˈtɪvəti/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading There had been from time to time individual cases of attempted outbreak, some few successful, but for the most part ending in recapture.
cheerlessadjective
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In the course of the following year, the prisoners of Norman Cross began to show a spirit of general insubordination.
travel across or pass over
From this reading In the course of the following year, the prisoners of Norman Cross began to show a spirit of general insubordination.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
endingnounUS /ˈendɪŋ/
the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
From this reading There had been from time to time individual cases of attempted outbreak, some few successful, but for the most part ending in recapture.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The growing agitation was almost entirely among the lower ranks of soldiers and sailors, although the officers, in their separate quarters, knew what was going on, and more or less sympathized with it.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There had been from time to time individual cases of attempted outbreak, some few successful, but for the most part ending in recapture.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading In the course of the following year, the prisoners of Norman Cross began to show a spirit of general insubordination.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There had been from time to time individual cases of attempted outbreak, some few successful, but for the most part ending in recapture.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There had been from time to time individual cases of attempted outbreak, some few successful, but for the most part ending in recapture.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading In the course of the following year, the prisoners of Norman Cross began to show a spirit of general insubordination.
the act of departing
From this reading The growing agitation was almost entirely among the lower ranks of soldiers and sailors, although the officers, in their separate quarters, knew what was going on, and more or less sympathized with it.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading The growing agitation was almost entirely among the lower ranks of soldiers and sailors, although the officers, in their separate quarters, knew what was going on, and more or less sympathized with it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There had been from time to time individual cases of attempted outbreak, some few successful, but for the most part ending in recapture.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading There was, however, a particular reason for this state of things.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the course of the following year, the prisoners of Norman Cross began to show a spirit of general insubordination.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading There had been from time to time individual cases of attempted outbreak, some few successful, but for the most part ending in recapture.
insubordinationnounUS /ˌɪnsəbɔːrdəˈneɪʃən/
defiance of authority
From this reading In the course of the following year, the prisoners of Norman Cross began to show a spirit of general insubordination.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The growing agitation was almost entirely among the lower ranks of soldiers and sailors, although the officers, in their separate quarters, knew what was going on, and more or less sympathized with it.
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 The growing agitation was almost entirely among the lower ranks of soldiers and sailors, although the officers, in their separate quarters, knew what was going on, and more or less sympathized with it.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The growing agitation was almost entirely among the lower ranks of soldiers and sailors, although the officers, in their separate quarters, knew what was going on, and more or less sympathized with it.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
hear with intention
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The growing agitation was almost entirely among the lower ranks of soldiers and sailors, although the officers, in their separate quarters, knew what was going on, and more or less sympathized with it.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
the force of workers available
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
used to form the superlative
From this reading There had been from time to time individual cases of attempted outbreak, some few successful, but for the most part ending in recapture.
not any; not one
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
NormannounUS /ˈnɔːrmən/
United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)
From this reading In the course of the following year, the prisoners of Norman Cross began to show a spirit of general insubordination.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the course of the following year, the prisoners of Norman Cross began to show a spirit of general insubordination.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The growing agitation was almost entirely among the lower ranks of soldiers and sailors, although the officers, in their separate quarters, knew what was going on, and more or less sympathized with it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The growing agitation was almost entirely among the lower ranks of soldiers and sailors, although the officers, in their separate quarters, knew what was going on, and more or less sympathized with it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The growing agitation was almost entirely among the lower ranks of soldiers and sailors, although the officers, in their separate quarters, knew what was going on, and more or less sympathized with it.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
outbreaknounUS /ˈaʊtbreɪk/
a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
From this reading There had been from time to time individual cases of attempted outbreak, some few successful, but for the most part ending in recapture.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading There had been from time to time individual cases of attempted outbreak, some few successful, but for the most part ending in recapture.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading There was, however, a particular reason for this state of things.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading In the course of the following year, the prisoners of Norman Cross began to show a spirit of general insubordination.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading The growing agitation was almost entirely among the lower ranks of soldiers and sailors, although the officers, in their separate quarters, knew what was going on, and more or less sympathized with it.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading The growing agitation was almost entirely among the lower ranks of soldiers and sailors, although the officers, in their separate quarters, knew what was going on, and more or less sympathized with it.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading There was, however, a particular reason for this state of things.
recaptureverbUS /riˈkæptʃər/
experience anew
From this reading There had been from time to time individual cases of attempted outbreak, some few successful, but for the most part ending in recapture.
regainverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪn/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
rigorousadjectiveUS /ˈrɪɡərəs/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading The growing agitation was almost entirely among the lower ranks of soldiers and sailors, although the officers, in their separate quarters, knew what was going on, and more or less sympathized with it.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading The growing agitation was almost entirely among the lower ranks of soldiers and sailors, although the officers, in their separate quarters, knew what was going on, and more or less sympathized with it.
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In the course of the following year, the prisoners of Norman Cross began to show a spirit of general insubordination.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The growing agitation was almost entirely among the lower ranks of soldiers and sailors, although the officers, in their separate quarters, knew what was going on, and more or less sympathized with it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There had been from time to time individual cases of attempted outbreak, some few successful, but for the most part ending in recapture.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading In the course of the following year, the prisoners of Norman Cross began to show a spirit of general insubordination.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading There was, however, a particular reason for this state of things.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading There had been from time to time individual cases of attempted outbreak, some few successful, but for the most part ending in recapture.
sympathizedverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪzd/
past form of “sympathize” — share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading The growing agitation was almost entirely among the lower ranks of soldiers and sailors, although the officers, in their separate quarters, knew what was going on, and more or less sympathized with it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the course of the following year, the prisoners of Norman Cross began to show a spirit of general insubordination.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been from time to time individual cases of attempted outbreak, some few successful, but for the most part ending in recapture.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading There was, however, a particular reason for this state of things.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was, however, a particular reason for this state of things.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There had been from time to time individual cases of attempted outbreak, some few successful, but for the most part ending in recapture.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the course of the following year, the prisoners of Norman Cross began to show a spirit of general insubordination.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
vigournoun
forceful exertion
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The growing agitation was almost entirely among the lower ranks of soldiers and sailors, although the officers, in their separate quarters, knew what was going on, and more or less sympathized with it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The growing agitation was almost entirely among the lower ranks of soldiers and sailors, although the officers, in their separate quarters, knew what was going on, and more or less sympathized with it.
which person or people
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
in the company of; together with
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading No one can wonder that, among so many men, in the full vigour of life, there should be not a few who, sick at heart of their rigorous captivity, one day succeeding another with cheerless monotony, the shadows settling deeper and deeper upon their distant homes, should listen by degrees to any scheme that the more desperate around them might propose in order to regain their liberty.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading In the course of the following year, the prisoners of Norman Cross began to show a spirit of general insubordination.
