used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No changes had fallen upon that bleak, gloomy prison, whose very shadow, as it lay across the dusty road, streamed out like a pall.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Yes, fate has swept most of the characters of our story across the ocean; but one remains behind to whom the kind heart must turn with more solemn interest than the young, the beautiful, or the lordly can inspire.
anew
From this reading In America again.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading In America again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Human crime brings human misery, and that, crowded together and stifled under the heel of the law, is a terrible, most terrible thing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No changes had fallen upon that bleak, gloomy prison, whose very shadow, as it lay across the dusty road, streamed out like a pall.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Yes, fate has swept most of the characters of our story across the ocean; but one remains behind to whom the kind heart must turn with more solemn interest than the young, the beautiful, or the lordly can inspire.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Yes, fate has swept most of the characters of our story across the ocean; but one remains behind to whom the kind heart must turn with more solemn interest than the young, the beautiful, or the lordly can inspire.
bleakadjectiveUS /bliːk/
offering little or no hope
From this reading No changes had fallen upon that bleak, gloomy prison, whose very shadow, as it lay across the dusty road, streamed out like a pall.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Human crime brings human misery, and that, crowded together and stifled under the heel of the law, is a terrible, most terrible thing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Yes, fate has swept most of the characters of our story across the ocean; but one remains behind to whom the kind heart must turn with more solemn interest than the young, the beautiful, or the lordly can inspire.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Yes, fate has swept most of the characters of our story across the ocean; but one remains behind to whom the kind heart must turn with more solemn interest than the young, the beautiful, or the lordly can inspire.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading No changes had fallen upon that bleak, gloomy prison, whose very shadow, as it lay across the dusty road, streamed out like a pall.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Yes, fate has swept most of the characters of our story across the ocean; but one remains behind to whom the kind heart must turn with more solemn interest than the young, the beautiful, or the lordly can inspire.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Human crime brings human misery, and that, crowded together and stifled under the heel of the law, is a terrible, most terrible thing.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Human crime brings human misery, and that, crowded together and stifled under the heel of the law, is a terrible, most terrible thing.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading No changes had fallen upon that bleak, gloomy prison, whose very shadow, as it lay across the dusty road, streamed out like a pall.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading No changes had fallen upon that bleak, gloomy prison, whose very shadow, as it lay across the dusty road, streamed out like a pall.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Yes, fate has swept most of the characters of our story across the ocean; but one remains behind to whom the kind heart must turn with more solemn interest than the young, the beautiful, or the lordly can inspire.
depressingly dark
From this reading No changes had fallen upon that bleak, gloomy prison, whose very shadow, as it lay across the dusty road, streamed out like a pall.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No changes had fallen upon that bleak, gloomy prison, whose very shadow, as it lay across the dusty road, streamed out like a pall.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yes, fate has swept most of the characters of our story across the ocean; but one remains behind to whom the kind heart must turn with more solemn interest than the young, the beautiful, or the lordly can inspire.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Yes, fate has swept most of the characters of our story across the ocean; but one remains behind to whom the kind heart must turn with more solemn interest than the young, the beautiful, or the lordly can inspire.
heelnounUS /hiːl/
the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading Human crime brings human misery, and that, crowded together and stifled under the heel of the law, is a terrible, most terrible thing.
HumanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Human crime brings human misery, and that, crowded together and stifled under the heel of the law, is a terrible, most terrible thing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In America again.
inspireverbUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪr/
heighten or intensify
From this reading Yes, fate has swept most of the characters of our story across the ocean; but one remains behind to whom the kind heart must turn with more solemn interest than the young, the beautiful, or the lordly can inspire.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Yes, fate has swept most of the characters of our story across the ocean; but one remains behind to whom the kind heart must turn with more solemn interest than the young, the beautiful, or the lordly can inspire.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Human crime brings human misery, and that, crowded together and stifled under the heel of the law, is a terrible, most terrible thing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No changes had fallen upon that bleak, gloomy prison, whose very shadow, as it lay across the dusty road, streamed out like a pall.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Yes, fate has swept most of the characters of our story across the ocean; but one remains behind to whom the kind heart must turn with more solemn interest than the young, the beautiful, or the lordly can inspire.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Human crime brings human misery, and that, crowded together and stifled under the heel of the law, is a terrible, most terrible thing.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading No changes had fallen upon that bleak, gloomy prison, whose very shadow, as it lay across the dusty road, streamed out like a pall.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading No changes had fallen upon that bleak, gloomy prison, whose very shadow, as it lay across the dusty road, streamed out like a pall.
lordlyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːrdliː/
of or befitting a lord
From this reading Yes, fate has swept most of the characters of our story across the ocean; but one remains behind to whom the kind heart must turn with more solemn interest than the young, the beautiful, or the lordly can inspire.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading Human crime brings human misery, and that, crowded together and stifled under the heel of the law, is a terrible, most terrible thing.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Yes, fate has swept most of the characters of our story across the ocean; but one remains behind to whom the kind heart must turn with more solemn interest than the young, the beautiful, or the lordly can inspire.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Yes, fate has swept most of the characters of our story across the ocean; but one remains behind to whom the kind heart must turn with more solemn interest than the young, the beautiful, or the lordly can inspire.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Yes, fate has swept most of the characters of our story across the ocean; but one remains behind to whom the kind heart must turn with more solemn interest than the young, the beautiful, or the lordly can inspire.
not any; not one
From this reading No changes had fallen upon that bleak, gloomy prison, whose very shadow, as it lay across the dusty road, streamed out like a pall.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading Yes, fate has swept most of the characters of our story across the ocean; but one remains behind to whom the kind heart must turn with more solemn interest than the young, the beautiful, or the lordly can inspire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yes, fate has swept most of the characters of our story across the ocean; but one remains behind to whom the kind heart must turn with more solemn interest than the young, the beautiful, or the lordly can inspire.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE OLD PRISONER.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Yes, fate has swept most of the characters of our story across the ocean; but one remains behind to whom the kind heart must turn with more solemn interest than the young, the beautiful, or the lordly can inspire.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Yes, fate has swept most of the characters of our story across the ocean; but one remains behind to whom the kind heart must turn with more solemn interest than the young, the beautiful, or the lordly can inspire.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Yes, fate has swept most of the characters of our story across the ocean; but one remains behind to whom the kind heart must turn with more solemn interest than the young, the beautiful, or the lordly can inspire.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading No changes had fallen upon that bleak, gloomy prison, whose very shadow, as it lay across the dusty road, streamed out like a pall.
pallverbUS /pɑːl/
become less interesting or attractive
From this reading No changes had fallen upon that bleak, gloomy prison, whose very shadow, as it lay across the dusty road, streamed out like a pall.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading No changes had fallen upon that bleak, gloomy prison, whose very shadow, as it lay across the dusty road, streamed out like a pall.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading THE OLD PRISONER.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading Yes, fate has swept most of the characters of our story across the ocean; but one remains behind to whom the kind heart must turn with more solemn interest than the young, the beautiful, or the lordly can inspire.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading No changes had fallen upon that bleak, gloomy prison, whose very shadow, as it lay across the dusty road, streamed out like a pall.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading No changes had fallen upon that bleak, gloomy prison, whose very shadow, as it lay across the dusty road, streamed out like a pall.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading Yes, fate has swept most of the characters of our story across the ocean; but one remains behind to whom the kind heart must turn with more solemn interest than the young, the beautiful, or the lordly can inspire.
stifledadjectiveUS /ˈstaɪfəld/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading Human crime brings human misery, and that, crowded together and stifled under the heel of the law, is a terrible, most terrible thing.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Yes, fate has swept most of the characters of our story across the ocean; but one remains behind to whom the kind heart must turn with more solemn interest than the young, the beautiful, or the lordly can inspire.
streamedverbUS /striːmd/
past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind
From this reading No changes had fallen upon that bleak, gloomy prison, whose very shadow, as it lay across the dusty road, streamed out like a pall.
possessing sweep
From this reading Yes, fate has swept most of the characters of our story across the ocean; but one remains behind to whom the kind heart must turn with more solemn interest than the young, the beautiful, or the lordly can inspire.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Human crime brings human misery, and that, crowded together and stifled under the heel of the law, is a terrible, most terrible thing.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Yes, fate has swept most of the characters of our story across the ocean; but one remains behind to whom the kind heart must turn with more solemn interest than the young, the beautiful, or the lordly can inspire.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No changes had fallen upon that bleak, gloomy prison, whose very shadow, as it lay across the dusty road, streamed out like a pall.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OLD PRISONER.
a special situation
From this reading Human crime brings human misery, and that, crowded together and stifled under the heel of the law, is a terrible, most terrible thing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yes, fate has swept most of the characters of our story across the ocean; but one remains behind to whom the kind heart must turn with more solemn interest than the young, the beautiful, or the lordly can inspire.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Human crime brings human misery, and that, crowded together and stifled under the heel of the law, is a terrible, most terrible thing.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Yes, fate has swept most of the characters of our story across the ocean; but one remains behind to whom the kind heart must turn with more solemn interest than the young, the beautiful, or the lordly can inspire.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Human crime brings human misery, and that, crowded together and stifled under the heel of the law, is a terrible, most terrible thing.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading No changes had fallen upon that bleak, gloomy prison, whose very shadow, as it lay across the dusty road, streamed out like a pall.
precisely as stated
From this reading No changes had fallen upon that bleak, gloomy prison, whose very shadow, as it lay across the dusty road, streamed out like a pall.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yes, fate has swept most of the characters of our story across the ocean; but one remains behind to whom the kind heart must turn with more solemn interest than the young, the beautiful, or the lordly can inspire.
belonging to which person
From this reading No changes had fallen upon that bleak, gloomy prison, whose very shadow, as it lay across the dusty road, streamed out like a pall.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Yes, fate has swept most of the characters of our story across the ocean; but one remains behind to whom the kind heart must turn with more solemn interest than the young, the beautiful, or the lordly can inspire.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, fate has swept most of the characters of our story across the ocean; but one remains behind to whom the kind heart must turn with more solemn interest than the young, the beautiful, or the lordly can inspire.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Yes, fate has swept most of the characters of our story across the ocean; but one remains behind to whom the kind heart must turn with more solemn interest than the young, the beautiful, or the lordly can inspire.
