Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading Just as the petition was concluded the sun found a loop-hole in the prison, and poured a flood of light into it which partly illumined the dark corner, and revealed two men seated on the ground with their backs against the wall.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading They were fine-looking men, nearly naked, and joined together by means of a ponderous piece of iron above two feet long, with a heavy ring at either end which encircled their necks.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading Several old and healed-up sores on the necks and collar-bones of both men indicated that they and their harsh couplings had been acquainted for a long time, and one or two inflamed spots told all too clearly that they had not yet become quite reconciled.

later than; following

From this reading The rings were so thick that their ends must have been forced together with sledge-hammer and anvil after being put round the men's necks, and then overlapped and riveted.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Just as the petition was concluded the sun found a loop-hole in the prison, and poured a flood of light into it which partly illumined the dark corner, and revealed two men seated on the ground with their backs against the wall.

(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 Several old and healed-up sores on the necks and collar-bones of both men indicated that they and their harsh couplings had been acquainted for a long time, and one or two inflamed spots told all too clearly that they had not yet become quite reconciled.

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

From this reading Just as the petition was concluded the sun found a loop-hole in the prison, and poured a flood of light into it which partly illumined the dark corner, and revealed two men seated on the ground with their backs against the wall.

a heavy block of iron or steel on which hot metals are shaped by hammering

From this reading The rings were so thick that their ends must have been forced together with sledge-hammer and anvil after being put round the men's necks, and then overlapped and riveted.

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

From this reading Just as the petition was concluded the sun found a loop-hole in the prison, and poured a flood of light into it which partly illumined the dark corner, and revealed two men seated on the ground with their backs against the wall.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They were fine-looking men, nearly naked, and joined together by means of a ponderous piece of iron above two feet long, with a heavy ring at either end which encircled their necks.

plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

From this reading Just as the petition was concluded the sun found a loop-hole in the prison, and poured a flood of light into it which partly illumined the dark corner, and revealed two men seated on the ground with their backs against the wall.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Thus it became impossible to free them from their fetters except by the slow and laborious process of cutting them through with a file.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Several old and healed-up sores on the necks and collar-bones of both men indicated that they and their harsh couplings had been acquainted for a long time, and one or two inflamed spots told all too clearly that they had not yet become quite reconciled.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The rings were so thick that their ends must have been forced together with sledge-hammer and anvil after being put round the men's necks, and then overlapped and riveted.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The rings were so thick that their ends must have been forced together with sledge-hammer and anvil after being put round the men's necks, and then overlapped and riveted.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Several old and healed-up sores on the necks and collar-bones of both men indicated that they and their harsh couplings had been acquainted for a long time, and one or two inflamed spots told all too clearly that they had not yet become quite reconciled.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They were fine-looking men, nearly naked, and joined together by means of a ponderous piece of iron above two feet long, with a heavy ring at either end which encircled their necks.

without doubt or question

From this reading Several old and healed-up sores on the necks and collar-bones of both men indicated that they and their harsh couplings had been acquainted for a long time, and one or two inflamed spots told all too clearly that they had not yet become quite reconciled.

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From this reading Several old and healed-up sores on the necks and collar-bones of both men indicated that they and their harsh couplings had been acquainted for a long time, and one or two inflamed spots told all too clearly that they had not yet become quite reconciled.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading Just as the petition was concluded the sun found a loop-hole in the prison, and poured a flood of light into it which partly illumined the dark corner, and revealed two men seated on the ground with their backs against the wall.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Just as the petition was concluded the sun found a loop-hole in the prison, and poured a flood of light into it which partly illumined the dark corner, and revealed two men seated on the ground with their backs against the wall.

plural of “coupling” — a connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together

From this reading Several old and healed-up sores on the necks and collar-bones of both men indicated that they and their harsh couplings had been acquainted for a long time, and one or two inflamed spots told all too clearly that they had not yet become quite reconciled.

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading Thus it became impossible to free them from their fetters except by the slow and laborious process of cutting them through with a file.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Just as the petition was concluded the sun found a loop-hole in the prison, and poured a flood of light into it which partly illumined the dark corner, and revealed two men seated on the ground with their backs against the wall.

one or the other of two

From this reading They were fine-looking men, nearly naked, and joined together by means of a ponderous piece of iron above two feet long, with a heavy ring at either end which encircled their necks.

confined on all sides

From this reading They were fine-looking men, nearly naked, and joined together by means of a ponderous piece of iron above two feet long, with a heavy ring at either end which encircled their necks.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading They were fine-looking men, nearly naked, and joined together by means of a ponderous piece of iron above two feet long, with a heavy ring at either end which encircled their necks.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The rings were so thick that their ends must have been forced together with sledge-hammer and anvil after being put round the men's necks, and then overlapped and riveted.

apart from; not including

From this reading Thus it became impossible to free them from their fetters except by the slow and laborious process of cutting them through with a file.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading They were fine-looking men, nearly naked, and joined together by means of a ponderous piece of iron above two feet long, with a heavy ring at either end which encircled their necks.

plural of “fetter” — a shackle for the ankles or feet

From this reading Thus it became impossible to free them from their fetters except by the slow and laborious process of cutting them through with a file.

record in a public office or in a court of law

From this reading Thus it became impossible to free them from their fetters except by the slow and laborious process of cutting them through with a file.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading They were fine-looking men, nearly naked, and joined together by means of a ponderous piece of iron above two feet long, with a heavy ring at either end which encircled their necks.

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading Just as the petition was concluded the sun found a loop-hole in the prison, and poured a flood of light into it which partly illumined the dark corner, and revealed two men seated on the ground with their backs against the wall.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Several old and healed-up sores on the necks and collar-bones of both men indicated that they and their harsh couplings had been acquainted for a long time, and one or two inflamed spots told all too clearly that they had not yet become quite reconciled.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading The rings were so thick that their ends must have been forced together with sledge-hammer and anvil after being put round the men's necks, and then overlapped and riveted.

set up or found

From this reading Just as the petition was concluded the sun found a loop-hole in the prison, and poured a flood of light into it which partly illumined the dark corner, and revealed two men seated on the ground with their backs against the wall.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Thus it became impossible to free them from their fetters except by the slow and laborious process of cutting them through with a file.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Thus it became impossible to free them from their fetters except by the slow and laborious process of cutting them through with a file.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Just as the petition was concluded the sun found a loop-hole in the prison, and poured a flood of light into it which partly illumined the dark corner, and revealed two men seated on the ground with their backs against the wall.

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

From this reading Several old and healed-up sores on the necks and collar-bones of both men indicated that they and their harsh couplings had been acquainted for a long time, and one or two inflamed spots told all too clearly that they had not yet become quite reconciled.

unpleasantly stern

From this reading Several old and healed-up sores on the necks and collar-bones of both men indicated that they and their harsh couplings had been acquainted for a long time, and one or two inflamed spots told all too clearly that they had not yet become quite reconciled.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The rings were so thick that their ends must have been forced together with sledge-hammer and anvil after being put round the men's necks, and then overlapped and riveted.

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

From this reading Several old and healed-up sores on the necks and collar-bones of both men indicated that they and their harsh couplings had been acquainted for a long time, and one or two inflamed spots told all too clearly that they had not yet become quite reconciled.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading They were fine-looking men, nearly naked, and joined together by means of a ponderous piece of iron above two feet long, with a heavy ring at either end which encircled their necks.

past form of “illumine” — make lighter or brighter

From this reading Just as the petition was concluded the sun found a loop-hole in the prison, and poured a flood of light into it which partly illumined the dark corner, and revealed two men seated on the ground with their backs against the wall.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Thus it became impossible to free them from their fetters except by the slow and laborious process of cutting them through with a file.

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

From this reading Just as the petition was concluded the sun found a loop-hole in the prison, and poured a flood of light into it which partly illumined the dark corner, and revealed two men seated on the ground with their backs against the wall.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading Several old and healed-up sores on the necks and collar-bones of both men indicated that they and their harsh couplings had been acquainted for a long time, and one or two inflamed spots told all too clearly that they had not yet become quite reconciled.

resulting from inflammation; hot and swollen and reddened

From this reading Several old and healed-up sores on the necks and collar-bones of both men indicated that they and their harsh couplings had been acquainted for a long time, and one or two inflamed spots told all too clearly that they had not yet become quite reconciled.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Just as the petition was concluded the sun found a loop-hole in the prison, and poured a flood of light into it which partly illumined the dark corner, and revealed two men seated on the ground with their backs against the wall.

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 They were fine-looking men, nearly naked, and joined together by means of a ponderous piece of iron above two feet long, with a heavy ring at either end which encircled their necks.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Just as the petition was concluded the sun found a loop-hole in the prison, and poured a flood of light into it which partly illumined the dark corner, and revealed two men seated on the ground with their backs against the wall.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading They were fine-looking men, nearly naked, and joined together by means of a ponderous piece of iron above two feet long, with a heavy ring at either end which encircled their necks.

and nothing more

From this reading Just as the petition was concluded the sun found a loop-hole in the prison, and poured a flood of light into it which partly illumined the dark corner, and revealed two men seated on the ground with their backs against the wall.

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort

From this reading Thus it became impossible to free them from their fetters except by the slow and laborious process of cutting them through with a file.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Just as the petition was concluded the sun found a loop-hole in the prison, and poured a flood of light into it which partly illumined the dark corner, and revealed two men seated on the ground with their backs against the wall.

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 They were fine-looking men, nearly naked, and joined together by means of a ponderous piece of iron above two feet long, with a heavy ring at either end which encircled their necks.

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

From this reading Just as the petition was concluded the sun found a loop-hole in the prison, and poured a flood of light into it which partly illumined the dark corner, and revealed two men seated on the ground with their backs against the wall.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading They were fine-looking men, nearly naked, and joined together by means of a ponderous piece of iron above two feet long, with a heavy ring at either end which encircled their necks.

the force of workers available

From this reading Just as the petition was concluded the sun found a loop-hole in the prison, and poured a flood of light into it which partly illumined the dark corner, and revealed two men seated on the ground with their backs against the wall.

a public toilet for men

From this reading The rings were so thick that their ends must have been forced together with sledge-hammer and anvil after being put round the men's necks, and then overlapped and riveted.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The rings were so thick that their ends must have been forced together with sledge-hammer and anvil after being put round the men's necks, and then overlapped and riveted.

completely unclothed

From this reading They were fine-looking men, nearly naked, and joined together by means of a ponderous piece of iron above two feet long, with a heavy ring at either end which encircled their necks.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading They were fine-looking men, nearly naked, and joined together by means of a ponderous piece of iron above two feet long, with a heavy ring at either end which encircled their necks.

plural of “neck” — the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading They were fine-looking men, nearly naked, and joined together by means of a ponderous piece of iron above two feet long, with a heavy ring at either end which encircled their necks.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Several old and healed-up sores on the necks and collar-bones of both men indicated that they and their harsh couplings had been acquainted for a long time, and one or two inflamed spots told all too clearly that they had not yet become quite reconciled.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Just as the petition was concluded the sun found a loop-hole in the prison, and poured a flood of light into it which partly illumined the dark corner, and revealed two men seated on the ground with their backs against the wall.

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

From this reading Several old and healed-up sores on the necks and collar-bones of both men indicated that they and their harsh couplings had been acquainted for a long time, and one or two inflamed spots told all too clearly that they had not yet become quite reconciled.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Just as the petition was concluded the sun found a loop-hole in the prison, and poured a flood of light into it which partly illumined the dark corner, and revealed two men seated on the ground with their backs against the wall.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Several old and healed-up sores on the necks and collar-bones of both men indicated that they and their harsh couplings had been acquainted for a long time, and one or two inflamed spots told all too clearly that they had not yet become quite reconciled.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Several old and healed-up sores on the necks and collar-bones of both men indicated that they and their harsh couplings had been acquainted for a long time, and one or two inflamed spots told all too clearly that they had not yet become quite reconciled.

inflected form of “overlap” — coincide partially or wholly

From this reading The rings were so thick that their ends must have been forced together with sledge-hammer and anvil after being put round the men's necks, and then overlapped and riveted.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading Just as the petition was concluded the sun found a loop-hole in the prison, and poured a flood of light into it which partly illumined the dark corner, and revealed two men seated on the ground with their backs against the wall.

a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority

From this reading Just as the petition was concluded the sun found a loop-hole in the prison, and poured a flood of light into it which partly illumined the dark corner, and revealed two men seated on the ground with their backs against the wall.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading They were fine-looking men, nearly naked, and joined together by means of a ponderous piece of iron above two feet long, with a heavy ring at either end which encircled their necks.

slow and laborious because of weight

From this reading They were fine-looking men, nearly naked, and joined together by means of a ponderous piece of iron above two feet long, with a heavy ring at either end which encircled their necks.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading Just as the petition was concluded the sun found a loop-hole in the prison, and poured a flood of light into it which partly illumined the dark corner, and revealed two men seated on the ground with their backs against the wall.

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

From this reading Just as the petition was concluded the sun found a loop-hole in the prison, and poured a flood of light into it which partly illumined the dark corner, and revealed two men seated on the ground with their backs against the wall.

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

From this reading Thus it became impossible to free them from their fetters except by the slow and laborious process of cutting them through with a file.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The rings were so thick that their ends must have been forced together with sledge-hammer and anvil after being put round the men's necks, and then overlapped and riveted.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Several old and healed-up sores on the necks and collar-bones of both men indicated that they and their harsh couplings had been acquainted for a long time, and one or two inflamed spots told all too clearly that they had not yet become quite reconciled.

made compatible or consistent

From this reading Several old and healed-up sores on the necks and collar-bones of both men indicated that they and their harsh couplings had been acquainted for a long time, and one or two inflamed spots told all too clearly that they had not yet become quite reconciled.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading Just as the petition was concluded the sun found a loop-hole in the prison, and poured a flood of light into it which partly illumined the dark corner, and revealed two men seated on the ground with their backs against the wall.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading They were fine-looking men, nearly naked, and joined together by means of a ponderous piece of iron above two feet long, with a heavy ring at either end which encircled their necks.

gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises

From this reading The rings were so thick that their ends must have been forced together with sledge-hammer and anvil after being put round the men's necks, and then overlapped and riveted.

past form of “rivet” — direct one's attention on something

From this reading The rings were so thick that their ends must have been forced together with sledge-hammer and anvil after being put round the men's necks, and then overlapped and riveted.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The rings were so thick that their ends must have been forced together with sledge-hammer and anvil after being put round the men's necks, and then overlapped and riveted.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Just as the petition was concluded the sun found a loop-hole in the prison, and poured a flood of light into it which partly illumined the dark corner, and revealed two men seated on the ground with their backs against the wall.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Several old and healed-up sores on the necks and collar-bones of both men indicated that they and their harsh couplings had been acquainted for a long time, and one or two inflamed spots told all too clearly that they had not yet become quite reconciled.

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

From this reading The rings were so thick that their ends must have been forced together with sledge-hammer and anvil after being put round the men's necks, and then overlapped and riveted.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading Thus it became impossible to free them from their fetters except by the slow and laborious process of cutting them through with a file.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The rings were so thick that their ends must have been forced together with sledge-hammer and anvil after being put round the men's necks, and then overlapped and riveted.

plural of “sore” — an open skin infection

From this reading Several old and healed-up sores on the necks and collar-bones of both men indicated that they and their harsh couplings had been acquainted for a long time, and one or two inflamed spots told all too clearly that they had not yet become quite reconciled.

spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens

From this reading Several old and healed-up sores on the necks and collar-bones of both men indicated that they and their harsh couplings had been acquainted for a long time, and one or two inflamed spots told all too clearly that they had not yet become quite reconciled.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Just as the petition was concluded the sun found a loop-hole in the prison, and poured a flood of light into it which partly illumined the dark corner, and revealed two men seated on the ground with their backs against the wall.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The rings were so thick that their ends must have been forced together with sledge-hammer and anvil after being put round the men's necks, and then overlapped and riveted.

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

From this reading Just as the petition was concluded the sun found a loop-hole in the prison, and poured a flood of light into it which partly illumined the dark corner, and revealed two men seated on the ground with their backs against the wall.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Just as the petition was concluded the sun found a loop-hole in the prison, and poured a flood of light into it which partly illumined the dark corner, and revealed two men seated on the ground with their backs against the wall.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Thus it became impossible to free them from their fetters except by the slow and laborious process of cutting them through with a file.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The rings were so thick that their ends must have been forced together with sledge-hammer and anvil after being put round the men's necks, and then overlapped and riveted.

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

From this reading They were fine-looking men, nearly naked, and joined together by means of a ponderous piece of iron above two feet long, with a heavy ring at either end which encircled their necks.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading The rings were so thick that their ends must have been forced together with sledge-hammer and anvil after being put round the men's necks, and then overlapped and riveted.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Thus it became impossible to free them from their fetters except by the slow and laborious process of cutting them through with a file.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus it became impossible to free them from their fetters except by the slow and laborious process of cutting them through with a file.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Several old and healed-up sores on the necks and collar-bones of both men indicated that they and their harsh couplings had been acquainted for a long time, and one or two inflamed spots told all too clearly that they had not yet become quite reconciled.

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

From this reading Thus it became impossible to free them from their fetters except by the slow and laborious process of cutting them through with a file.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading They were fine-looking men, nearly naked, and joined together by means of a ponderous piece of iron above two feet long, with a heavy ring at either end which encircled their necks.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Several old and healed-up sores on the necks and collar-bones of both men indicated that they and their harsh couplings had been acquainted for a long time, and one or two inflamed spots told all too clearly that they had not yet become quite reconciled.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Several old and healed-up sores on the necks and collar-bones of both men indicated that they and their harsh couplings had been acquainted for a long time, and one or two inflamed spots told all too clearly that they had not yet become quite reconciled.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Just as the petition was concluded the sun found a loop-hole in the prison, and poured a flood of light into it which partly illumined the dark corner, and revealed two men seated on the ground with their backs against the 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 Just as the petition was concluded the sun found a loop-hole in the prison, and poured a flood of light into it which partly illumined the dark corner, and revealed two men seated on the ground with their backs against the wall.

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

From this reading Just as the petition was concluded the sun found a loop-hole in the prison, and poured a flood of light into it which partly illumined the dark corner, and revealed two men seated on the ground with their backs against the wall.

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

From this reading They were fine-looking men, nearly naked, and joined together by means of a ponderous piece of iron above two feet long, with a heavy ring at either end which encircled their necks.

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

From this reading Just as the petition was concluded the sun found a loop-hole in the prison, and poured a flood of light into it which partly illumined the dark corner, and revealed two men seated on the ground with their backs against the wall.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Just as the petition was concluded the sun found a loop-hole in the prison, and poured a flood of light into it which partly illumined the dark corner, and revealed two men seated on the ground with their backs against the wall.

but in spite of that

From this reading Several old and healed-up sores on the necks and collar-bones of both men indicated that they and their harsh couplings had been acquainted for a long time, and one or two inflamed spots told all too clearly that they had not yet become quite reconciled.