used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Once each four and twenty hours, Belleville, taking sound precautions, released me for a short while from my prison chair to let me stretch my limbs and in the interests of keeping me alive for his own purposes.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Once each four and twenty hours, Belleville, taking sound precautions, released me for a short while from my prison chair to let me stretch my limbs and in the interests of keeping me alive for his own purposes.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading They were quite or almost colourless.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading We had very little conversation, for he had fallen into a morose and gloomy mood, the result of an attack of insomnia.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Once each four and twenty hours, Belleville, taking sound precautions, released me for a short while from my prison chair to let me stretch my limbs and in the interests of keeping me alive for his own purposes.
react verbally
From this reading In answer to direct questions I learned that Sir Robert Ottley's funeral had passed without incident, but that Miss Ottley's violent grief had been succeeded by a long stupor.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading We had very little conversation, for he had fallen into a morose and gloomy mood, the result of an attack of insomnia.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In answer to direct questions I learned that Sir Robert Ottley's funeral had passed without incident, but that Miss Ottley's violent grief had been succeeded by a long stupor.
Belleville
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From this reading Once each four and twenty hours, Belleville, taking sound precautions, released me for a short while from my prison chair to let me stretch my limbs and in the interests of keeping me alive for his own purposes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In answer to direct questions I learned that Sir Robert Ottley's funeral had passed without incident, but that Miss Ottley's violent grief had been succeeded by a long stupor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In answer to direct questions I learned that Sir Robert Ottley's funeral had passed without incident, but that Miss Ottley's violent grief had been succeeded by a long stupor.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Once each four and twenty hours, Belleville, taking sound precautions, released me for a short while from my prison chair to let me stretch my limbs and in the interests of keeping me alive for his own purposes.
colourlessadjective
lacking in variety and interest
From this reading They were quite or almost colourless.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading We had very little conversation, for he had fallen into a morose and gloomy mood, the result of an attack of insomnia.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Unbound It is not worth while describing the next few days.
describingverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading Unbound It is not worth while describing the next few days.
command with authority
From this reading In answer to direct questions I learned that Sir Robert Ottley's funeral had passed without incident, but that Miss Ottley's violent grief had been succeeded by a long stupor.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Once each four and twenty hours, Belleville, taking sound precautions, released me for a short while from my prison chair to let me stretch my limbs and in the interests of keeping me alive for his own purposes.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading We had very little conversation, for he had fallen into a morose and gloomy mood, the result of an attack of insomnia.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Unbound It is not worth while describing the next few days.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Once each four and twenty hours, Belleville, taking sound precautions, released me for a short while from my prison chair to let me stretch my limbs and in the interests of keeping me alive for his own purposes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Once each four and twenty hours, Belleville, taking sound precautions, released me for a short while from my prison chair to let me stretch my limbs and in the interests of keeping me alive for his own purposes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Once each four and twenty hours, Belleville, taking sound precautions, released me for a short while from my prison chair to let me stretch my limbs and in the interests of keeping me alive for his own purposes.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading In answer to direct questions I learned that Sir Robert Ottley's funeral had passed without incident, but that Miss Ottley's violent grief had been succeeded by a long stupor.
depressingly dark
From this reading We had very little conversation, for he had fallen into a morose and gloomy mood, the result of an attack of insomnia.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading In answer to direct questions I learned that Sir Robert Ottley's funeral had passed without incident, but that Miss Ottley's violent grief had been succeeded by a long stupor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had very little conversation, for he had fallen into a morose and gloomy mood, the result of an attack of insomnia.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We had very little conversation, for he had fallen into a morose and gloomy mood, the result of an attack of insomnia.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Once each four and twenty hours, Belleville, taking sound precautions, released me for a short while from my prison chair to let me stretch my limbs and in the interests of keeping me alive for his own purposes.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Once each four and twenty hours, Belleville, taking sound precautions, released me for a short while from my prison chair to let me stretch my limbs and in the interests of keeping me alive for his own purposes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In answer to direct questions I learned that Sir Robert Ottley's funeral had passed without incident, but that Miss Ottley's violent grief had been succeeded by a long stupor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Once each four and twenty hours, Belleville, taking sound precautions, released me for a short while from my prison chair to let me stretch my limbs and in the interests of keeping me alive for his own purposes.
a single distinct event
From this reading In answer to direct questions I learned that Sir Robert Ottley's funeral had passed without incident, but that Miss Ottley's violent grief had been succeeded by a long stupor.
insomnianounUS /ˌɪnˈsɑːmniə/
an inability to sleep; chronic sleeplessness
From this reading We had very little conversation, for he had fallen into a morose and gloomy mood, the result of an attack of insomnia.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Once each four and twenty hours, Belleville, taking sound precautions, released me for a short while from my prison chair to let me stretch my limbs and in the interests of keeping me alive for his own purposes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading We had very little conversation, for he had fallen into a morose and gloomy mood, the result of an attack of insomnia.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Unbound It is not worth while describing the next few days.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Unbound It is not worth while describing the next few days.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Once each four and twenty hours, Belleville, taking sound precautions, released me for a short while from my prison chair to let me stretch my limbs and in the interests of keeping me alive for his own purposes.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading In answer to direct questions I learned that Sir Robert Ottley's funeral had passed without incident, but that Miss Ottley's violent grief had been succeeded by a long stupor.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Once each four and twenty hours, Belleville, taking sound precautions, released me for a short while from my prison chair to let me stretch my limbs and in the interests of keeping me alive for his own purposes.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading Once each four and twenty hours, Belleville, taking sound precautions, released me for a short while from my prison chair to let me stretch my limbs and in the interests of keeping me alive for his own purposes.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We had very little conversation, for he had fallen into a morose and gloomy mood, the result of an attack of insomnia.
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 In answer to direct questions I learned that Sir Robert Ottley's funeral had passed without incident, but that Miss Ottley's violent grief had been succeeded by a long stupor.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Once each four and twenty hours, Belleville, taking sound precautions, released me for a short while from my prison chair to let me stretch my limbs and in the interests of keeping me alive for his own purposes.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading In answer to direct questions I learned that Sir Robert Ottley's funeral had passed without incident, but that Miss Ottley's violent grief had been succeeded by a long stupor.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading We had very little conversation, for he had fallen into a morose and gloomy mood, the result of an attack of insomnia.
moroseadjectiveUS /mərˈoʊs/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading We had very little conversation, for he had fallen into a morose and gloomy mood, the result of an attack of insomnia.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Once each four and twenty hours, Belleville, taking sound precautions, released me for a short while from my prison chair to let me stretch my limbs and in the interests of keeping me alive for his own purposes.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Unbound It is not worth while describing the next few days.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Unbound It is not worth while describing the next few days.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Once each four and twenty hours, Belleville, taking sound precautions, released me for a short while from my prison chair to let me stretch my limbs and in the interests of keeping me alive for his own purposes.
on one occasion
From this reading Once each four and twenty hours, Belleville, taking sound precautions, released me for a short while from my prison chair to let me stretch my limbs and in the interests of keeping me alive for his own purposes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They were quite or almost colourless.
Ottley's
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From this reading In answer to direct questions I learned that Sir Robert Ottley's funeral had passed without incident, but that Miss Ottley's violent grief had been succeeded by a long stupor.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Once each four and twenty hours, Belleville, taking sound precautions, released me for a short while from my prison chair to let me stretch my limbs and in the interests of keeping me alive for his own purposes.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading In answer to direct questions I learned that Sir Robert Ottley's funeral had passed without incident, but that Miss Ottley's violent grief had been succeeded by a long stupor.
precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading Once each four and twenty hours, Belleville, taking sound precautions, released me for a short while from my prison chair to let me stretch my limbs and in the interests of keeping me alive for his own purposes.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Once each four and twenty hours, Belleville, taking sound precautions, released me for a short while from my prison chair to let me stretch my limbs and in the interests of keeping me alive for his own purposes.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Once each four and twenty hours, Belleville, taking sound precautions, released me for a short while from my prison chair to let me stretch my limbs and in the interests of keeping me alive for his own purposes.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading In answer to direct questions I learned that Sir Robert Ottley's funeral had passed without incident, but that Miss Ottley's violent grief had been succeeded by a long stupor.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading They were quite or almost colourless.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading Once each four and twenty hours, Belleville, taking sound precautions, released me for a short while from my prison chair to let me stretch my limbs and in the interests of keeping me alive for his own purposes.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading We had very little conversation, for he had fallen into a morose and gloomy mood, the result of an attack of insomnia.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading In answer to direct questions I learned that Sir Robert Ottley's funeral had passed without incident, but that Miss Ottley's violent grief had been succeeded by a long stupor.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Once each four and twenty hours, Belleville, taking sound precautions, released me for a short while from my prison chair to let me stretch my limbs and in the interests of keeping me alive for his own purposes.
term of address for a man
From this reading In answer to direct questions I learned that Sir Robert Ottley's funeral had passed without incident, but that Miss Ottley's violent grief had been succeeded by a long stupor.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Once each four and twenty hours, Belleville, taking sound precautions, released me for a short while from my prison chair to let me stretch my limbs and in the interests of keeping me alive for his own purposes.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading Once each four and twenty hours, Belleville, taking sound precautions, released me for a short while from my prison chair to let me stretch my limbs and in the interests of keeping me alive for his own purposes.
stupornounUS /ˈstuːpər/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading In answer to direct questions I learned that Sir Robert Ottley's funeral had passed without incident, but that Miss Ottley's violent grief had been succeeded by a long stupor.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading In answer to direct questions I learned that Sir Robert Ottley's funeral had passed without incident, but that Miss Ottley's violent grief had been succeeded by a long stupor.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Once each four and twenty hours, Belleville, taking sound precautions, released me for a short while from my prison chair to let me stretch my limbs and in the interests of keeping me alive for his own purposes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In answer to direct questions I learned that Sir Robert Ottley's funeral had passed without incident, but that Miss Ottley's violent grief had been succeeded by a long stupor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Unbound It is not worth while describing the next few days.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were quite or almost colourless.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Once each four and twenty hours, Belleville, taking sound precautions, released me for a short while from my prison chair to let me stretch my limbs and in the interests of keeping me alive for his own purposes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Once each four and twenty hours, Belleville, taking sound precautions, released me for a short while from my prison chair to let me stretch my limbs and in the interests of keeping me alive for his own purposes.
UnboundadjectiveUS /ʌnˈbaʊnd/
Released from physical or magical bonds; free and unrestricted.
From this reading Unbound It is not worth while describing the next few days.
precisely as stated
From this reading We had very little conversation, for he had fallen into a morose and gloomy mood, the result of an attack of insomnia.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading In answer to direct questions I learned that Sir Robert Ottley's funeral had passed without incident, but that Miss Ottley's violent grief had been succeeded by a long stupor.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We had very little conversation, for he had fallen into a morose and gloomy mood, the result of an attack of insomnia.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were quite or almost colourless.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Unbound It is not worth while describing the next few days.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In answer to direct questions I learned that Sir Robert Ottley's funeral had passed without incident, but that Miss Ottley's violent grief had been succeeded by a long stupor.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Unbound It is not worth while describing the next few days.
