used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The prison regulations forbid intercourse with a convict, except under certain rigorous limitations.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The governor at first hesitated about permitting this.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The day after the trial Tressamer went with confident mien to the prison for the purpose of having an interview with Eleanor as to the appeal of which he had given notice.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The day after the trial Tressamer went with confident mien to the prison for the purpose of having an interview with Eleanor as to the appeal of which he had given notice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the name and function of counsel prevailed, and a warder was sent to fetch the prisoner.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading The day after the trial Tressamer went with confident mien to the prison for the purpose of having an interview with Eleanor as to the appeal of which he had given notice.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The day after the trial Tressamer went with confident mien to the prison for the purpose of having an interview with Eleanor as to the appeal of which he had given notice.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The governor at first hesitated about permitting this.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the name and function of counsel prevailed, and a warder was sent to fetch the prisoner.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The prison regulations forbid intercourse with a convict, except under certain rigorous limitations.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading The day after the trial Tressamer went with confident mien to the prison for the purpose of having an interview with Eleanor as to the appeal of which he had given notice.
convictnounUS /ˈkɑːnvɪkt/
a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
From this reading The prison regulations forbid intercourse with a convict, except under certain rigorous limitations.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading But the name and function of counsel prevailed, and a warder was sent to fetch the prisoner.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day after the trial Tressamer went with confident mien to the prison for the purpose of having an interview with Eleanor as to the appeal of which he had given notice.
Eleanor
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From this reading The day after the trial Tressamer went with confident mien to the prison for the purpose of having an interview with Eleanor as to the appeal of which he had given notice.
apart from; not including
From this reading The prison regulations forbid intercourse with a convict, except under certain rigorous limitations.
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading But the name and function of counsel prevailed, and a warder was sent to fetch the prisoner.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The governor at first hesitated about permitting this.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The day after the trial Tressamer went with confident mien to the prison for the purpose of having an interview with Eleanor as to the appeal of which he had given notice.
forbidverbUS /fərˈbɪd/
command against
From this reading The prison regulations forbid intercourse with a convict, except under certain rigorous limitations.
functionnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading But the name and function of counsel prevailed, and a warder was sent to fetch the prisoner.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The day after the trial Tressamer went with confident mien to the prison for the purpose of having an interview with Eleanor as to the appeal of which he had given notice.
the head of a state government
From this reading The governor at first hesitated about permitting this.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The day after the trial Tressamer went with confident mien to the prison for the purpose of having an interview with Eleanor as to the appeal of which he had given notice.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The day after the trial Tressamer went with confident mien to the prison for the purpose of having an interview with Eleanor as to the appeal of which he had given notice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The day after the trial Tressamer went with confident mien to the prison for the purpose of having an interview with Eleanor as to the appeal of which he had given notice.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading The governor at first hesitated about permitting this.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading The prison regulations forbid intercourse with a convict, except under certain rigorous limitations.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading The day after the trial Tressamer went with confident mien to the prison for the purpose of having an interview with Eleanor as to the appeal of which he had given notice.
limitationsnounUS /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “limitation” — a principle that limits the extent of something
From this reading The prison regulations forbid intercourse with a convict, except under certain rigorous limitations.
miennounUS /miːn/
dignified manner or conduct
From this reading The day after the trial Tressamer went with confident mien to the prison for the purpose of having an interview with Eleanor as to the appeal of which he had given notice.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But the name and function of counsel prevailed, and a warder was sent to fetch the prisoner.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading The day after the trial Tressamer went with confident mien to the prison for the purpose of having an interview with Eleanor as to the appeal of which he had given notice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The day after the trial Tressamer went with confident mien to the prison for the purpose of having an interview with Eleanor as to the appeal of which he had given notice.
permittingverbUS /pərˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading The governor at first hesitated about permitting this.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading But the name and function of counsel prevailed, and a warder was sent to fetch the prisoner.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading The day after the trial Tressamer went with confident mien to the prison for the purpose of having an interview with Eleanor as to the appeal of which he had given notice.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading But the name and function of counsel prevailed, and a warder was sent to fetch the prisoner.
PRISONER'SnounUS /ˈprɪzənərz/
possessive form of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading THE PRISONER'S STATEMENT.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The day after the trial Tressamer went with confident mien to the prison for the purpose of having an interview with Eleanor as to the appeal of which he had given notice.
regulationsnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “regulation” — an authoritative rule
From this reading The prison regulations forbid intercourse with a convict, except under certain rigorous limitations.
rigorousadjectiveUS /ˈrɪɡərəs/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading The prison regulations forbid intercourse with a convict, except under certain rigorous limitations.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading But the name and function of counsel prevailed, and a warder was sent to fetch the prisoner.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading THE PRISONER'S STATEMENT.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRISONER'S STATEMENT.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The governor at first hesitated about permitting this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The day after the trial Tressamer went with confident mien to the prison for the purpose of having an interview with Eleanor as to the appeal of which he had given notice.
Tressamer
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From this reading The day after the trial Tressamer went with confident mien to the prison for the purpose of having an interview with Eleanor as to the appeal of which he had given notice.
the act of testing something
From this reading The day after the trial Tressamer went with confident mien to the prison for the purpose of having an interview with Eleanor as to the appeal of which he had given notice.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The prison regulations forbid intercourse with a convict, except under certain rigorous limitations.
wardernounUS /ˈwɔːrdər/
a person who works in a prison and is in charge of prisoners
From this reading But the name and function of counsel prevailed, and a warder was sent to fetch the prisoner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the name and function of counsel prevailed, and a warder was sent to fetch the prisoner.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The day after the trial Tressamer went with confident mien to the prison for the purpose of having an interview with Eleanor as to the appeal of which he had given notice.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The day after the trial Tressamer went with confident mien to the prison for the purpose of having an interview with Eleanor as to the appeal of which he had given notice.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The day after the trial Tressamer went with confident mien to the prison for the purpose of having an interview with Eleanor as to the appeal of which he had given notice.
