14,208
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From this reading The chairman--nervous, energetic, abrupt, incisive man--glanced at a slip of paper in his hand, and said to the warden: "Send a guard for convict No-14,208."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After, the Board of State Prison Directors, sitting in session at the prison, had heard and disposed of the complaints and petitions of a number of convicts, the warden announced that all who wished to appear had been heard.
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading The chairman--nervous, energetic, abrupt, incisive man--glanced at a slip of paper in his hand, and said to the warden: "Send a guard for convict No-14,208."
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After, the Board of State Prison Directors, sitting in session at the prison, had heard and disposed of the complaints and petitions of a number of convicts, the warden announced that all who wished to appear had been heard.
(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 After, the Board of State Prison Directors, sitting in session at the prison, had heard and disposed of the complaints and petitions of a number of convicts, the warden announced that all who wished to appear had been heard.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Thereupon a certain uneasy and apprehensive expression, which all along had sat upon the faces of the directors, became visibly deeper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After, the Board of State Prison Directors, sitting in session at the prison, had heard and disposed of the complaints and petitions of a number of convicts, the warden announced that all who wished to appear had been heard.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading After, the Board of State Prison Directors, sitting in session at the prison, had heard and disposed of the complaints and petitions of a number of convicts, the warden announced that all who wished to appear had been heard.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading After, the Board of State Prison Directors, sitting in session at the prison, had heard and disposed of the complaints and petitions of a number of convicts, the warden announced that all who wished to appear had been heard.
apprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌæprɪˈhensɪv/
quick to understand
From this reading Thereupon a certain uneasy and apprehensive expression, which all along had sat upon the faces of the directors, became visibly deeper.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After, the Board of State Prison Directors, sitting in session at the prison, had heard and disposed of the complaints and petitions of a number of convicts, the warden announced that all who wished to appear had been heard.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Thereupon a certain uneasy and apprehensive expression, which all along had sat upon the faces of the directors, became visibly deeper.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The warden started and become slightly pale.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After, the Board of State Prison Directors, sitting in session at the prison, had heard and disposed of the complaints and petitions of a number of convicts, the warden announced that all who wished to appear had been heard.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Somewhat confused, he haltingly replied, "Why, he has expressed no desire to appear before you."
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading After, the Board of State Prison Directors, sitting in session at the prison, had heard and disposed of the complaints and petitions of a number of convicts, the warden announced that all who wished to appear had been heard.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Thereupon a certain uneasy and apprehensive expression, which all along had sat upon the faces of the directors, became visibly deeper.
chairmannounUS /ˈtʃermən/
the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization
From this reading The chairman--nervous, energetic, abrupt, incisive man--glanced at a slip of paper in his hand, and said to the warden: "Send a guard for convict No-14,208."
complaintsnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnts/
plural of “complaint” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading After, the Board of State Prison Directors, sitting in session at the prison, had heard and disposed of the complaints and petitions of a number of convicts, the warden announced that all who wished to appear had been heard.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Somewhat confused, he haltingly replied, "Why, he has expressed no desire to appear before you."
convictnounUS /ˈkɑːnvɪkt/
a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
From this reading The chairman--nervous, energetic, abrupt, incisive man--glanced at a slip of paper in his hand, and said to the warden: "Send a guard for convict No-14,208."
convictsnounUS /ˈkɑːnvɪkts/
plural of “convict” — a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
From this reading After, the Board of State Prison Directors, sitting in session at the prison, had heard and disposed of the complaints and petitions of a number of convicts, the warden announced that all who wished to appear had been heard.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Thereupon a certain uneasy and apprehensive expression, which all along had sat upon the faces of the directors, became visibly deeper.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Somewhat confused, he haltingly replied, "Why, he has expressed no desire to appear before you."
DirectorsnounUS /dərˈektərz/
plural of “director” — someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading After, the Board of State Prison Directors, sitting in session at the prison, had heard and disposed of the complaints and petitions of a number of convicts, the warden announced that all who wished to appear had been heard.
having made preparations
From this reading After, the Board of State Prison Directors, sitting in session at the prison, had heard and disposed of the complaints and petitions of a number of convicts, the warden announced that all who wished to appear had been heard.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading The chairman--nervous, energetic, abrupt, incisive man--glanced at a slip of paper in his hand, and said to the warden: "Send a guard for convict No-14,208."
communicated in words
From this reading Somewhat confused, he haltingly replied, "Why, he has expressed no desire to appear before you."
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Thereupon a certain uneasy and apprehensive expression, which all along had sat upon the faces of the directors, became visibly deeper.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Thereupon a certain uneasy and apprehensive expression, which all along had sat upon the faces of the directors, became visibly deeper.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The chairman--nervous, energetic, abrupt, incisive man--glanced at a slip of paper in his hand, and said to the warden: "Send a guard for convict No-14,208."
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The chairman--nervous, energetic, abrupt, incisive man--glanced at a slip of paper in his hand, and said to the warden: "Send a guard for convict No-14,208."
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading The chairman--nervous, energetic, abrupt, incisive man--glanced at a slip of paper in his hand, and said to the warden: "Send a guard for convict No-14,208."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After, the Board of State Prison Directors, sitting in session at the prison, had heard and disposed of the complaints and petitions of a number of convicts, the warden announced that all who wished to appear had been heard.
haltinglyadverbUS /ˈhɔːltɪŋli/
in a halting manner
From this reading Somewhat confused, he haltingly replied, "Why, he has expressed no desire to appear before you."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The chairman--nervous, energetic, abrupt, incisive man--glanced at a slip of paper in his hand, and said to the warden: "Send a guard for convict No-14,208."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Somewhat confused, he haltingly replied, "Why, he has expressed no desire to appear before you."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Somewhat confused, he haltingly replied, "Why, he has expressed no desire to appear before you."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading After, the Board of State Prison Directors, sitting in session at the prison, had heard and disposed of the complaints and petitions of a number of convicts, the warden announced that all who wished to appear had been heard.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The chairman--nervous, energetic, abrupt, incisive man--glanced at a slip of paper in his hand, and said to the warden: "Send a guard for convict No-14,208."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After, the Board of State Prison Directors, sitting in session at the prison, had heard and disposed of the complaints and petitions of a number of convicts, the warden announced that all who wished to appear had been heard.
incisiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪsɪv/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The chairman--nervous, energetic, abrupt, incisive man--glanced at a slip of paper in his hand, and said to the warden: "Send a guard for convict No-14,208."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The chairman--nervous, energetic, abrupt, incisive man--glanced at a slip of paper in his hand, and said to the warden: "Send a guard for convict No-14,208."
easily agitated
From this reading The chairman--nervous, energetic, abrupt, incisive man--glanced at a slip of paper in his hand, and said to the warden: "Send a guard for convict No-14,208."
not any; not one
From this reading The chairman--nervous, energetic, abrupt, incisive man--glanced at a slip of paper in his hand, and said to the warden: "Send a guard for convict No-14,208."
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading After, the Board of State Prison Directors, sitting in session at the prison, had heard and disposed of the complaints and petitions of a number of convicts, the warden announced that all who wished to appear had been heard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After, the Board of State Prison Directors, sitting in session at the prison, had heard and disposed of the complaints and petitions of a number of convicts, the warden announced that all who wished to appear had been heard.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading The warden started and become slightly pale.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading The chairman--nervous, energetic, abrupt, incisive man--glanced at a slip of paper in his hand, and said to the warden: "Send a guard for convict No-14,208."
petitionsnounUS /pəˈtɪʃənz/
plural of “petition” — a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading After, the Board of State Prison Directors, sitting in session at the prison, had heard and disposed of the complaints and petitions of a number of convicts, the warden announced that all who wished to appear had been heard.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading After, the Board of State Prison Directors, sitting in session at the prison, had heard and disposed of the complaints and petitions of a number of convicts, the warden announced that all who wished to appear had been heard.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Somewhat confused, he haltingly replied, "Why, he has expressed no desire to appear before you."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The chairman--nervous, energetic, abrupt, incisive man--glanced at a slip of paper in his hand, and said to the warden: "Send a guard for convict No-14,208."
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Thereupon a certain uneasy and apprehensive expression, which all along had sat upon the faces of the directors, became visibly deeper.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading The chairman--nervous, energetic, abrupt, incisive man--glanced at a slip of paper in his hand, and said to the warden: "Send a guard for convict No-14,208."
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading After, the Board of State Prison Directors, sitting in session at the prison, had heard and disposed of the complaints and petitions of a number of convicts, the warden announced that all who wished to appear had been heard.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading After, the Board of State Prison Directors, sitting in session at the prison, had heard and disposed of the complaints and petitions of a number of convicts, the warden announced that all who wished to appear had been heard.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The warden started and become slightly pale.
move stealthily
From this reading The chairman--nervous, energetic, abrupt, incisive man--glanced at a slip of paper in his hand, and said to the warden: "Send a guard for convict No-14,208."
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Somewhat confused, he haltingly replied, "Why, he has expressed no desire to appear before you."
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The warden started and become slightly pale.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading After, the Board of State Prison Directors, sitting in session at the prison, had heard and disposed of the complaints and petitions of a number of convicts, the warden announced that all who wished to appear had been heard.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After, the Board of State Prison Directors, sitting in session at the prison, had heard and disposed of the complaints and petitions of a number of convicts, the warden announced that all who wished to appear had been heard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After, the Board of State Prison Directors, sitting in session at the prison, had heard and disposed of the complaints and petitions of a number of convicts, the warden announced that all who wished to appear had been heard.
Thereupon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thereupon a certain uneasy and apprehensive expression, which all along had sat upon the faces of the directors, became visibly deeper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After, the Board of State Prison Directors, sitting in session at the prison, had heard and disposed of the complaints and petitions of a number of convicts, the warden announced that all who wished to appear had been heard.
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading Thereupon a certain uneasy and apprehensive expression, which all along had sat upon the faces of the directors, became visibly deeper.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Thereupon a certain uneasy and apprehensive expression, which all along had sat upon the faces of the directors, became visibly deeper.
visiblyadverbUS /ˈvɪzəbli/
in a visible manner
From this reading Thereupon a certain uneasy and apprehensive expression, which all along had sat upon the faces of the directors, became visibly deeper.
wardennounUS /ˈwɔːr.dən/
The chief official or governor in charge of a prison institution.
From this reading After, the Board of State Prison Directors, sitting in session at the prison, had heard and disposed of the complaints and petitions of a number of convicts, the warden announced that all who wished to appear had been heard.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Thereupon a certain uneasy and apprehensive expression, which all along had sat upon the faces of the directors, became visibly deeper.
which person or people
From this reading After, the Board of State Prison Directors, sitting in session at the prison, had heard and disposed of the complaints and petitions of a number of convicts, the warden announced that all who wished to appear had been heard.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Somewhat confused, he haltingly replied, "Why, he has expressed no desire to appear before you."
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading After, the Board of State Prison Directors, sitting in session at the prison, had heard and disposed of the complaints and petitions of a number of convicts, the warden announced that all who wished to appear had been heard.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Somewhat confused, he haltingly replied, "Why, he has expressed no desire to appear before you."
