used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading So Roger Carling suffered--all the more because he strove to show no sign, endeavoured always to appear cheerful and confident in his interviews with his solicitors and counsel, and above all with Grace, whose visits, albeit under the strict regulations as to time, and under more or less official surveillance, were the great events of this grim and dreary period.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading DARK HOURS There are very few, if any, prisoners, be they innocent or guilty, who, accused of murder, or of any other crime considered too serious to admit of release on bail, do not endure agonies of mind during that terrible interval between their committal and trial.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading DARK HOURS There are very few, if any, prisoners, be they innocent or guilty, who, accused of murder, or of any other crime considered too serious to admit of release on bail, do not endure agonies of mind during that terrible interval between their committal and trial.
agoniesnounUS /ˈæɡəniz/
plural of “agony” — intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain
From this reading DARK HOURS There are very few, if any, prisoners, be they innocent or guilty, who, accused of murder, or of any other crime considered too serious to admit of release on bail, do not endure agonies of mind during that terrible interval between their committal and trial.
albeitconjunctionUS /ɔːlˈbiːɪt/
although
From this reading So Roger Carling suffered--all the more because he strove to show no sign, endeavoured always to appear cheerful and confident in his interviews with his solicitors and counsel, and above all with Grace, whose visits, albeit under the strict regulations as to time, and under more or less official surveillance, were the great events of this grim and dreary period.
(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 Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading So Roger Carling suffered--all the more because he strove to show no sign, endeavoured always to appear cheerful and confident in his interviews with his solicitors and counsel, and above all with Grace, whose visits, albeit under the strict regulations as to time, and under more or less official surveillance, were the great events of this grim and dreary period.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DARK HOURS There are very few, if any, prisoners, be they innocent or guilty, who, accused of murder, or of any other crime considered too serious to admit of release on bail, do not endure agonies of mind during that terrible interval between their committal and trial.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading DARK HOURS There are very few, if any, prisoners, be they innocent or guilty, who, accused of murder, or of any other crime considered too serious to admit of release on bail, do not endure agonies of mind during that terrible interval between their committal and trial.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading So Roger Carling suffered--all the more because he strove to show no sign, endeavoured always to appear cheerful and confident in his interviews with his solicitors and counsel, and above all with Grace, whose visits, albeit under the strict regulations as to time, and under more or less official surveillance, were the great events of this grim and dreary period.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading DARK HOURS There are very few, if any, prisoners, be they innocent or guilty, who, accused of murder, or of any other crime considered too serious to admit of release on bail, do not endure agonies of mind during that terrible interval between their committal and trial.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
bailverbUS /beɪl/
release after a security has been paid
From this reading DARK HOURS There are very few, if any, prisoners, be they innocent or guilty, who, accused of murder, or of any other crime considered too serious to admit of release on bail, do not endure agonies of mind during that terrible interval between their committal and trial.
completely unclothed
From this reading Like the blessed sunshine she came into that bare, formal room, always beautifully dressed, with a smile on her dear lips, the lovelight in her eyes; and they would sit hand in hand and chat almost gaily for the prescribed time, which sped all too swiftly, while the dark intervals between dragged on leaden feet.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading DARK HOURS There are very few, if any, prisoners, be they innocent or guilty, who, accused of murder, or of any other crime considered too serious to admit of release on bail, do not endure agonies of mind during that terrible interval between their committal and trial.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading Like the blessed sunshine she came into that bare, formal room, always beautifully dressed, with a smile on her dear lips, the lovelight in her eyes; and they would sit hand in hand and chat almost gaily for the prescribed time, which sped all too swiftly, while the dark intervals between dragged on leaden feet.
for the reason that
From this reading So Roger Carling suffered--all the more because he strove to show no sign, endeavoured always to appear cheerful and confident in his interviews with his solicitors and counsel, and above all with Grace, whose visits, albeit under the strict regulations as to time, and under more or less official surveillance, were the great events of this grim and dreary period.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading DARK HOURS There are very few, if any, prisoners, be they innocent or guilty, who, accused of murder, or of any other crime considered too serious to admit of release on bail, do not endure agonies of mind during that terrible interval between their committal and trial.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading Like the blessed sunshine she came into that bare, formal room, always beautifully dressed, with a smile on her dear lips, the lovelight in her eyes; and they would sit hand in hand and chat almost gaily for the prescribed time, which sped all too swiftly, while the dark intervals between dragged on leaden feet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Even the fortitude induced by the inner consciousness of innocence is seldom strong enough to overcome this mental and physical distress.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Like the blessed sunshine she came into that bare, formal room, always beautifully dressed, with a smile on her dear lips, the lovelight in her eyes; and they would sit hand in hand and chat almost gaily for the prescribed time, which sped all too swiftly, while the dark intervals between dragged on leaden feet.
Carling
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From this reading So Roger Carling suffered--all the more because he strove to show no sign, endeavoured always to appear cheerful and confident in his interviews with his solicitors and counsel, and above all with Grace, whose visits, albeit under the strict regulations as to time, and under more or less official surveillance, were the great events of this grim and dreary period.
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading Like the blessed sunshine she came into that bare, formal room, always beautifully dressed, with a smile on her dear lips, the lovelight in her eyes; and they would sit hand in hand and chat almost gaily for the prescribed time, which sped all too swiftly, while the dark intervals between dragged on leaden feet.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading So Roger Carling suffered--all the more because he strove to show no sign, endeavoured always to appear cheerful and confident in his interviews with his solicitors and counsel, and above all with Grace, whose visits, albeit under the strict regulations as to time, and under more or less official surveillance, were the great events of this grim and dreary period.
committalnounUS /kəˈmɪtəl/
the official act of consigning a person to confinement (as in a prison or mental hospital)
From this reading DARK HOURS There are very few, if any, prisoners, be they innocent or guilty, who, accused of murder, or of any other crime considered too serious to admit of release on bail, do not endure agonies of mind during that terrible interval between their committal and trial.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading So Roger Carling suffered--all the more because he strove to show no sign, endeavoured always to appear cheerful and confident in his interviews with his solicitors and counsel, and above all with Grace, whose visits, albeit under the strict regulations as to time, and under more or less official surveillance, were the great events of this grim and dreary period.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Even the fortitude induced by the inner consciousness of innocence is seldom strong enough to overcome this mental and physical distress.
carefully weighed
From this reading DARK HOURS There are very few, if any, prisoners, be they innocent or guilty, who, accused of murder, or of any other crime considered too serious to admit of release on bail, do not endure agonies of mind during that terrible interval between their committal and trial.
convictedverbUS /kənˈvɪktəd/
past form of “convict” — find or declare guilty
From this reading Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading So Roger Carling suffered--all the more because he strove to show no sign, endeavoured always to appear cheerful and confident in his interviews with his solicitors and counsel, and above all with Grace, whose visits, albeit under the strict regulations as to time, and under more or less official surveillance, were the great events of this grim and dreary period.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading DARK HOURS There are very few, if any, prisoners, be they innocent or guilty, who, accused of murder, or of any other crime considered too serious to admit of release on bail, do not endure agonies of mind during that terrible interval between their committal and trial.
criminalsnounUS /ˈkrɪmənəlz/
plural of “criminal” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading DARK HOURS There are very few, if any, prisoners, be they innocent or guilty, who, accused of murder, or of any other crime considered too serious to admit of release on bail, do not endure agonies of mind during that terrible interval between their committal and trial.
dearly loved
From this reading Like the blessed sunshine she came into that bare, formal room, always beautifully dressed, with a smile on her dear lips, the lovelight in her eyes; and they would sit hand in hand and chat almost gaily for the prescribed time, which sped all too swiftly, while the dark intervals between dragged on leaden feet.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
psychological suffering
From this reading Even the fortitude induced by the inner consciousness of innocence is seldom strong enough to overcome this mental and physical distress.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading DARK HOURS There are very few, if any, prisoners, be they innocent or guilty, who, accused of murder, or of any other crime considered too serious to admit of release on bail, do not endure agonies of mind during that terrible interval between their committal and trial.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Like the blessed sunshine she came into that bare, formal room, always beautifully dressed, with a smile on her dear lips, the lovelight in her eyes; and they would sit hand in hand and chat almost gaily for the prescribed time, which sped all too swiftly, while the dark intervals between dragged on leaden feet.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading So Roger Carling suffered--all the more because he strove to show no sign, endeavoured always to appear cheerful and confident in his interviews with his solicitors and counsel, and above all with Grace, whose visits, albeit under the strict regulations as to time, and under more or less official surveillance, were the great events of this grim and dreary period.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Like the blessed sunshine she came into that bare, formal room, always beautifully dressed, with a smile on her dear lips, the lovelight in her eyes; and they would sit hand in hand and chat almost gaily for the prescribed time, which sped all too swiftly, while the dark intervals between dragged on leaden feet.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading DARK HOURS There are very few, if any, prisoners, be they innocent or guilty, who, accused of murder, or of any other crime considered too serious to admit of release on bail, do not endure agonies of mind during that terrible interval between their committal and trial.
endeavoured
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From this reading So Roger Carling suffered--all the more because he strove to show no sign, endeavoured always to appear cheerful and confident in his interviews with his solicitors and counsel, and above all with Grace, whose visits, albeit under the strict regulations as to time, and under more or less official surveillance, were the great events of this grim and dreary period.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading DARK HOURS There are very few, if any, prisoners, be they innocent or guilty, who, accused of murder, or of any other crime considered too serious to admit of release on bail, do not endure agonies of mind during that terrible interval between their committal and trial.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Even the fortitude induced by the inner consciousness of innocence is seldom strong enough to overcome this mental and physical distress.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the fortitude induced by the inner consciousness of innocence is seldom strong enough to overcome this mental and physical distress.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading So Roger Carling suffered--all the more because he strove to show no sign, endeavoured always to appear cheerful and confident in his interviews with his solicitors and counsel, and above all with Grace, whose visits, albeit under the strict regulations as to time, and under more or less official surveillance, were the great events of this grim and dreary period.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Like the blessed sunshine she came into that bare, formal room, always beautifully dressed, with a smile on her dear lips, the lovelight in her eyes; and they would sit hand in hand and chat almost gaily for the prescribed time, which sped all too swiftly, while the dark intervals between dragged on leaden feet.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Like the blessed sunshine she came into that bare, formal room, always beautifully dressed, with a smile on her dear lips, the lovelight in her eyes; and they would sit hand in hand and chat almost gaily for the prescribed time, which sped all too swiftly, while the dark intervals between dragged on leaden feet.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading DARK HOURS There are very few, if any, prisoners, be they innocent or guilty, who, accused of murder, or of any other crime considered too serious to admit of release on bail, do not endure agonies of mind during that terrible interval between their committal and trial.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading Like the blessed sunshine she came into that bare, formal room, always beautifully dressed, with a smile on her dear lips, the lovelight in her eyes; and they would sit hand in hand and chat almost gaily for the prescribed time, which sped all too swiftly, while the dark intervals between dragged on leaden feet.
fortitudenounUS /ˈfɔːrtɪtuːd/
strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
From this reading Even the fortitude induced by the inner consciousness of innocence is seldom strong enough to overcome this mental and physical distress.
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading Like the blessed sunshine she came into that bare, formal room, always beautifully dressed, with a smile on her dear lips, the lovelight in her eyes; and they would sit hand in hand and chat almost gaily for the prescribed time, which sped all too swiftly, while the dark intervals between dragged on leaden feet.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading So Roger Carling suffered--all the more because he strove to show no sign, endeavoured always to appear cheerful and confident in his interviews with his solicitors and counsel, and above all with Grace, whose visits, albeit under the strict regulations as to time, and under more or less official surveillance, were the great events of this grim and dreary period.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading So Roger Carling suffered--all the more because he strove to show no sign, endeavoured always to appear cheerful and confident in his interviews with his solicitors and counsel, and above all with Grace, whose visits, albeit under the strict regulations as to time, and under more or less official surveillance, were the great events of this grim and dreary period.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading So Roger Carling suffered--all the more because he strove to show no sign, endeavoured always to appear cheerful and confident in his interviews with his solicitors and counsel, and above all with Grace, whose visits, albeit under the strict regulations as to time, and under more or less official surveillance, were the great events of this grim and dreary period.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading DARK HOURS There are very few, if any, prisoners, be they innocent or guilty, who, accused of murder, or of any other crime considered too serious to admit of release on bail, do not endure agonies of mind during that terrible interval between their committal and trial.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Like the blessed sunshine she came into that bare, formal room, always beautifully dressed, with a smile on her dear lips, the lovelight in her eyes; and they would sit hand in hand and chat almost gaily for the prescribed time, which sped all too swiftly, while the dark intervals between dragged on leaden feet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So Roger Carling suffered--all the more because he strove to show no sign, endeavoured always to appear cheerful and confident in his interviews with his solicitors and counsel, and above all with Grace, whose visits, albeit under the strict regulations as to time, and under more or less official surveillance, were the great events of this grim and dreary period.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Like the blessed sunshine she came into that bare, formal room, always beautifully dressed, with a smile on her dear lips, the lovelight in her eyes; and they would sit hand in hand and chat almost gaily for the prescribed time, which sped all too swiftly, while the dark intervals between dragged on leaden feet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So Roger Carling suffered--all the more because he strove to show no sign, endeavoured always to appear cheerful and confident in his interviews with his solicitors and counsel, and above all with Grace, whose visits, albeit under the strict regulations as to time, and under more or less official surveillance, were the great events of this grim and dreary period.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading DARK HOURS There are very few, if any, prisoners, be they innocent or guilty, who, accused of murder, or of any other crime considered too serious to admit of release on bail, do not endure agonies of mind during that terrible interval between their committal and trial.
humiliationsnounUS /ˌhjuːmɪliˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “humiliation” — state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
From this reading Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading DARK HOURS There are very few, if any, prisoners, be they innocent or guilty, who, accused of murder, or of any other crime considered too serious to admit of release on bail, do not endure agonies of mind during that terrible interval between their committal and trial.
imposedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzd/
set forth authoritatively as obligatory
From this reading Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading Even the fortitude induced by the inner consciousness of innocence is seldom strong enough to overcome this mental and physical distress.
inevitablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbli/
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
injusticenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
located inward
From this reading Even the fortitude induced by the inner consciousness of innocence is seldom strong enough to overcome this mental and physical distress.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading Even the fortitude induced by the inner consciousness of innocence is seldom strong enough to overcome this mental and physical distress.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading DARK HOURS There are very few, if any, prisoners, be they innocent or guilty, who, accused of murder, or of any other crime considered too serious to admit of release on bail, do not endure agonies of mind during that terrible interval between their committal and trial.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading DARK HOURS There are very few, if any, prisoners, be they innocent or guilty, who, accused of murder, or of any other crime considered too serious to admit of release on bail, do not endure agonies of mind during that terrible interval between their committal and trial.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Like the blessed sunshine she came into that bare, formal room, always beautifully dressed, with a smile on her dear lips, the lovelight in her eyes; and they would sit hand in hand and chat almost gaily for the prescribed time, which sped all too swiftly, while the dark intervals between dragged on leaden feet.
interviewsnounUS /ˈɪntərvjuːz/
plural of “interview” — the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists
From this reading So Roger Carling suffered--all the more because he strove to show no sign, endeavoured always to appear cheerful and confident in his interviews with his solicitors and counsel, and above all with Grace, whose visits, albeit under the strict regulations as to time, and under more or less official surveillance, were the great events of this grim and dreary period.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Like the blessed sunshine she came into that bare, formal room, always beautifully dressed, with a smile on her dear lips, the lovelight in her eyes; and they would sit hand in hand and chat almost gaily for the prescribed time, which sped all too swiftly, while the dark intervals between dragged on leaden feet.
intolerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
irksomeadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrksəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even the fortitude induced by the inner consciousness of innocence is seldom strong enough to overcome this mental and physical distress.
leadenadjectiveUS /ˈledən/
darkened with overcast
From this reading Like the blessed sunshine she came into that bare, formal room, always beautifully dressed, with a smile on her dear lips, the lovelight in her eyes; and they would sit hand in hand and chat almost gaily for the prescribed time, which sped all too swiftly, while the dark intervals between dragged on leaden feet.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like the blessed sunshine she came into that bare, formal room, always beautifully dressed, with a smile on her dear lips, the lovelight in her eyes; and they would sit hand in hand and chat almost gaily for the prescribed time, which sped all too swiftly, while the dark intervals between dragged on leaden feet.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Like the blessed sunshine she came into that bare, formal room, always beautifully dressed, with a smile on her dear lips, the lovelight in her eyes; and they would sit hand in hand and chat almost gaily for the prescribed time, which sped all too swiftly, while the dark intervals between dragged on leaden feet.
lovelight
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From this reading Like the blessed sunshine she came into that bare, formal room, always beautifully dressed, with a smile on her dear lips, the lovelight in her eyes; and they would sit hand in hand and chat almost gaily for the prescribed time, which sped all too swiftly, while the dark intervals between dragged on leaden feet.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Even the fortitude induced by the inner consciousness of innocence is seldom strong enough to overcome this mental and physical distress.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading DARK HOURS There are very few, if any, prisoners, be they innocent or guilty, who, accused of murder, or of any other crime considered too serious to admit of release on bail, do not endure agonies of mind during that terrible interval between their committal and trial.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading So Roger Carling suffered--all the more because he strove to show no sign, endeavoured always to appear cheerful and confident in his interviews with his solicitors and counsel, and above all with Grace, whose visits, albeit under the strict regulations as to time, and under more or less official surveillance, were the great events of this grim and dreary period.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading DARK HOURS There are very few, if any, prisoners, be they innocent or guilty, who, accused of murder, or of any other crime considered too serious to admit of release on bail, do not endure agonies of mind during that terrible interval between their committal and trial.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
not any; not one
From this reading So Roger Carling suffered--all the more because he strove to show no sign, endeavoured always to appear cheerful and confident in his interviews with his solicitors and counsel, and above all with Grace, whose visits, albeit under the strict regulations as to time, and under more or less official surveillance, were the great events of this grim and dreary period.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading DARK HOURS There are very few, if any, prisoners, be they innocent or guilty, who, accused of murder, or of any other crime considered too serious to admit of release on bail, do not endure agonies of mind during that terrible interval between their committal and trial.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DARK HOURS There are very few, if any, prisoners, be they innocent or guilty, who, accused of murder, or of any other crime considered too serious to admit of release on bail, do not endure agonies of mind during that terrible interval between their committal and trial.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading So Roger Carling suffered--all the more because he strove to show no sign, endeavoured always to appear cheerful and confident in his interviews with his solicitors and counsel, and above all with Grace, whose visits, albeit under the strict regulations as to time, and under more or less official surveillance, were the great events of this grim and dreary period.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DARK HOURS There are very few, if any, prisoners, be they innocent or guilty, who, accused of murder, or of any other crime considered too serious to admit of release on bail, do not endure agonies of mind during that terrible interval between their committal and trial.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading DARK HOURS There are very few, if any, prisoners, be they innocent or guilty, who, accused of murder, or of any other crime considered too serious to admit of release on bail, do not endure agonies of mind during that terrible interval between their committal and trial.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading DARK HOURS There are very few, if any, prisoners, be they innocent or guilty, who, accused of murder, or of any other crime considered too serious to admit of release on bail, do not endure agonies of mind during that terrible interval between their committal and trial.
win a victory over
From this reading Even the fortitude induced by the inner consciousness of innocence is seldom strong enough to overcome this mental and physical distress.
an amount of time
From this reading So Roger Carling suffered--all the more because he strove to show no sign, endeavoured always to appear cheerful and confident in his interviews with his solicitors and counsel, and above all with Grace, whose visits, albeit under the strict regulations as to time, and under more or less official surveillance, were the great events of this grim and dreary period.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Even the fortitude induced by the inner consciousness of innocence is seldom strong enough to overcome this mental and physical distress.
piteousadjective
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
by chance
From this reading Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
prescribedadjectiveUS /priˈskraɪbd/
set down as a rule or guide
From this reading Like the blessed sunshine she came into that bare, formal room, always beautifully dressed, with a smile on her dear lips, the lovelight in her eyes; and they would sit hand in hand and chat almost gaily for the prescribed time, which sped all too swiftly, while the dark intervals between dragged on leaden feet.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading DARK HOURS There are very few, if any, prisoners, be they innocent or guilty, who, accused of murder, or of any other crime considered too serious to admit of release on bail, do not endure agonies of mind during that terrible interval between their committal and trial.
privationnounUS /praɪˈveɪʃən/
a state of extreme poverty
From this reading Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
regulationsnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “regulation” — an authoritative rule
From this reading So Roger Carling suffered--all the more because he strove to show no sign, endeavoured always to appear cheerful and confident in his interviews with his solicitors and counsel, and above all with Grace, whose visits, albeit under the strict regulations as to time, and under more or less official surveillance, were the great events of this grim and dreary period.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading DARK HOURS There are very few, if any, prisoners, be they innocent or guilty, who, accused of murder, or of any other crime considered too serious to admit of release on bail, do not endure agonies of mind during that terrible interval between their committal and trial.
restraintsnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnts/
plural of “restraint” — the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
Roger
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From this reading So Roger Carling suffered--all the more because he strove to show no sign, endeavoured always to appear cheerful and confident in his interviews with his solicitors and counsel, and above all with Grace, whose visits, albeit under the strict regulations as to time, and under more or less official surveillance, were the great events of this grim and dreary period.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Like the blessed sunshine she came into that bare, formal room, always beautifully dressed, with a smile on her dear lips, the lovelight in her eyes; and they would sit hand in hand and chat almost gaily for the prescribed time, which sped all too swiftly, while the dark intervals between dragged on leaden feet.
not often
From this reading Even the fortitude induced by the inner consciousness of innocence is seldom strong enough to overcome this mental and physical distress.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading DARK HOURS There are very few, if any, prisoners, be they innocent or guilty, who, accused of murder, or of any other crime considered too serious to admit of release on bail, do not endure agonies of mind during that terrible interval between their committal and trial.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Like the blessed sunshine she came into that bare, formal room, always beautifully dressed, with a smile on her dear lips, the lovelight in her eyes; and they would sit hand in hand and chat almost gaily for the prescribed time, which sped all too swiftly, while the dark intervals between dragged on leaden feet.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading So Roger Carling suffered--all the more because he strove to show no sign, endeavoured always to appear cheerful and confident in his interviews with his solicitors and counsel, and above all with Grace, whose visits, albeit under the strict regulations as to time, and under more or less official surveillance, were the great events of this grim and dreary period.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading So Roger Carling suffered--all the more because he strove to show no sign, endeavoured always to appear cheerful and confident in his interviews with his solicitors and counsel, and above all with Grace, whose visits, albeit under the strict regulations as to time, and under more or less official surveillance, were the great events of this grim and dreary period.
be seated
From this reading Like the blessed sunshine she came into that bare, formal room, always beautifully dressed, with a smile on her dear lips, the lovelight in her eyes; and they would sit hand in hand and chat almost gaily for the prescribed time, which sped all too swiftly, while the dark intervals between dragged on leaden feet.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Like the blessed sunshine she came into that bare, formal room, always beautifully dressed, with a smile on her dear lips, the lovelight in her eyes; and they would sit hand in hand and chat almost gaily for the prescribed time, which sped all too swiftly, while the dark intervals between dragged on leaden feet.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So Roger Carling suffered--all the more because he strove to show no sign, endeavoured always to appear cheerful and confident in his interviews with his solicitors and counsel, and above all with Grace, whose visits, albeit under the strict regulations as to time, and under more or less official surveillance, were the great events of this grim and dreary period.
solicitorsnounUS /səˈlɪsətərz/
plural of “solicitor” — a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading So Roger Carling suffered--all the more because he strove to show no sign, endeavoured always to appear cheerful and confident in his interviews with his solicitors and counsel, and above all with Grace, whose visits, albeit under the strict regulations as to time, and under more or less official surveillance, were the great events of this grim and dreary period.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading Like the blessed sunshine she came into that bare, formal room, always beautifully dressed, with a smile on her dear lips, the lovelight in her eyes; and they would sit hand in hand and chat almost gaily for the prescribed time, which sped all too swiftly, while the dark intervals between dragged on leaden feet.
not in physical motion
From this reading Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading So Roger Carling suffered--all the more because he strove to show no sign, endeavoured always to appear cheerful and confident in his interviews with his solicitors and counsel, and above all with Grace, whose visits, albeit under the strict regulations as to time, and under more or less official surveillance, were the great events of this grim and dreary period.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Even the fortitude induced by the inner consciousness of innocence is seldom strong enough to overcome this mental and physical distress.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading So Roger Carling suffered--all the more because he strove to show no sign, endeavoured always to appear cheerful and confident in his interviews with his solicitors and counsel, and above all with Grace, whose visits, albeit under the strict regulations as to time, and under more or less official surveillance, were the great events of this grim and dreary period.
subjectedverbUS /səbˈdʒektɪd/
past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to
From this reading Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading So Roger Carling suffered--all the more because he strove to show no sign, endeavoured always to appear cheerful and confident in his interviews with his solicitors and counsel, and above all with Grace, whose visits, albeit under the strict regulations as to time, and under more or less official surveillance, were the great events of this grim and dreary period.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Like the blessed sunshine she came into that bare, formal room, always beautifully dressed, with a smile on her dear lips, the lovelight in her eyes; and they would sit hand in hand and chat almost gaily for the prescribed time, which sped all too swiftly, while the dark intervals between dragged on leaden feet.
surveillancenounUS /sərˈveɪləns/
close observation of a person or group (usually by the police)
From this reading So Roger Carling suffered--all the more because he strove to show no sign, endeavoured always to appear cheerful and confident in his interviews with his solicitors and counsel, and above all with Grace, whose visits, albeit under the strict regulations as to time, and under more or less official surveillance, were the great events of this grim and dreary period.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
in a swift manner
From this reading Like the blessed sunshine she came into that bare, formal room, always beautifully dressed, with a smile on her dear lips, the lovelight in her eyes; and they would sit hand in hand and chat almost gaily for the prescribed time, which sped all too swiftly, while the dark intervals between dragged on leaden feet.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading DARK HOURS There are very few, if any, prisoners, be they innocent or guilty, who, accused of murder, or of any other crime considered too serious to admit of release on bail, do not endure agonies of mind during that terrible interval between their committal and trial.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DARK HOURS There are very few, if any, prisoners, be they innocent or guilty, who, accused of murder, or of any other crime considered too serious to admit of release on bail, do not endure agonies of mind during that terrible interval between their committal and trial.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading DARK HOURS There are very few, if any, prisoners, be they innocent or guilty, who, accused of murder, or of any other crime considered too serious to admit of release on bail, do not endure agonies of mind during that terrible interval between their committal and trial.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading DARK HOURS There are very few, if any, prisoners, be they innocent or guilty, who, accused of murder, or of any other crime considered too serious to admit of release on bail, do not endure agonies of mind during that terrible interval between their committal and trial.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DARK HOURS There are very few, if any, prisoners, be they innocent or guilty, who, accused of murder, or of any other crime considered too serious to admit of release on bail, do not endure agonies of mind during that terrible interval between their committal and trial.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Even the fortitude induced by the inner consciousness of innocence is seldom strong enough to overcome this mental and physical distress.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading So Roger Carling suffered--all the more because he strove to show no sign, endeavoured always to appear cheerful and confident in his interviews with his solicitors and counsel, and above all with Grace, whose visits, albeit under the strict regulations as to time, and under more or less official surveillance, were the great events of this grim and dreary period.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DARK HOURS There are very few, if any, prisoners, be they innocent or guilty, who, accused of murder, or of any other crime considered too serious to admit of release on bail, do not endure agonies of mind during that terrible interval between their committal and trial.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading DARK HOURS There are very few, if any, prisoners, be they innocent or guilty, who, accused of murder, or of any other crime considered too serious to admit of release on bail, do not endure agonies of mind during that terrible interval between their committal and trial.
the act of testing something
From this reading DARK HOURS There are very few, if any, prisoners, be they innocent or guilty, who, accused of murder, or of any other crime considered too serious to admit of release on bail, do not endure agonies of mind during that terrible interval between their committal and trial.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading So Roger Carling suffered--all the more because he strove to show no sign, endeavoured always to appear cheerful and confident in his interviews with his solicitors and counsel, and above all with Grace, whose visits, albeit under the strict regulations as to time, and under more or less official surveillance, were the great events of this grim and dreary period.
precisely as stated
From this reading DARK HOURS There are very few, if any, prisoners, be they innocent or guilty, who, accused of murder, or of any other crime considered too serious to admit of release on bail, do not endure agonies of mind during that terrible interval between their committal and trial.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading So Roger Carling suffered--all the more because he strove to show no sign, endeavoured always to appear cheerful and confident in his interviews with his solicitors and counsel, and above all with Grace, whose visits, albeit under the strict regulations as to time, and under more or less official surveillance, were the great events of this grim and dreary period.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So Roger Carling suffered--all the more because he strove to show no sign, endeavoured always to appear cheerful and confident in his interviews with his solicitors and counsel, and above all with Grace, whose visits, albeit under the strict regulations as to time, and under more or less official surveillance, were the great events of this grim and dreary period.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Like the blessed sunshine she came into that bare, formal room, always beautifully dressed, with a smile on her dear lips, the lovelight in her eyes; and they would sit hand in hand and chat almost gaily for the prescribed time, which sped all too swiftly, while the dark intervals between dragged on leaden feet.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Like the blessed sunshine she came into that bare, formal room, always beautifully dressed, with a smile on her dear lips, the lovelight in her eyes; and they would sit hand in hand and chat almost gaily for the prescribed time, which sped all too swiftly, while the dark intervals between dragged on leaden feet.
which person or people
From this reading DARK HOURS There are very few, if any, prisoners, be they innocent or guilty, who, accused of murder, or of any other crime considered too serious to admit of release on bail, do not endure agonies of mind during that terrible interval between their committal and trial.
belonging to which person
From this reading So Roger Carling suffered--all the more because he strove to show no sign, endeavoured always to appear cheerful and confident in his interviews with his solicitors and counsel, and above all with Grace, whose visits, albeit under the strict regulations as to time, and under more or less official surveillance, were the great events of this grim and dreary period.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So Roger Carling suffered--all the more because he strove to show no sign, endeavoured always to appear cheerful and confident in his interviews with his solicitors and counsel, and above all with Grace, whose visits, albeit under the strict regulations as to time, and under more or less official surveillance, were the great events of this grim and dreary period.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Like the blessed sunshine she came into that bare, formal room, always beautifully dressed, with a smile on her dear lips, the lovelight in her eyes; and they would sit hand in hand and chat almost gaily for the prescribed time, which sped all too swiftly, while the dark intervals between dragged on leaden feet.
but in spite of that
From this reading Possibly the innocent suffer the most; for to all the restraints and humiliations of prison life--less severe, indeed, than those imposed on convicted criminals, but still irksome and wearing to a degree--are added a bitter sense of injustice and often almost intolerable anxiety on account of those, their nearest and dearest, who, innocent as themselves, are yet inevitably involved in the disaster, subjected to all the agonies of separation, of suspense, sometimes of piteous privation.
