used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Long weeks of solitary confinement in a dungeon, dark and damp and dismal, nourished on bread and water, and cheered only by the periodical visits of an asthmatic jailer, appointed to that post because fit for nothing else, would destroy the courage of most men, as it would sap their bodily health and vigour.
(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 The fight Is never lost while fight we may; At home the hearth is shining bright, Though yet unseen along the way: And the darkest hour of all the night Is that which brings us day.’
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The fight Is never lost while fight we may; At home the hearth is shining bright, Though yet unseen along the way: And the darkest hour of all the night Is that which brings us day.’
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Long weeks of solitary confinement in a dungeon, dark and damp and dismal, nourished on bread and water, and cheered only by the periodical visits of an asthmatic jailer, appointed to that post because fit for nothing else, would destroy the courage of most men, as it would sap their bodily health and vigour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The fight Is never lost while fight we may; At home the hearth is shining bright, Though yet unseen along the way: And the darkest hour of all the night Is that which brings us day.’
subject to appointment
From this reading Long weeks of solitary confinement in a dungeon, dark and damp and dismal, nourished on bread and water, and cheered only by the periodical visits of an asthmatic jailer, appointed to that post because fit for nothing else, would destroy the courage of most men, as it would sap their bodily health and vigour.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Long weeks of solitary confinement in a dungeon, dark and damp and dismal, nourished on bread and water, and cheered only by the periodical visits of an asthmatic jailer, appointed to that post because fit for nothing else, would destroy the courage of most men, as it would sap their bodily health and vigour.
asthmaticnounUS /æzˈmætɪk/
a person suffering from asthma
From this reading Long weeks of solitary confinement in a dungeon, dark and damp and dismal, nourished on bread and water, and cheered only by the periodical visits of an asthmatic jailer, appointed to that post because fit for nothing else, would destroy the courage of most men, as it would sap their bodily health and vigour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The fight Is never lost while fight we may; At home the hearth is shining bright, Though yet unseen along the way: And the darkest hour of all the night Is that which brings us day.’
for the reason that
From this reading Long weeks of solitary confinement in a dungeon, dark and damp and dismal, nourished on bread and water, and cheered only by the periodical visits of an asthmatic jailer, appointed to that post because fit for nothing else, would destroy the courage of most men, as it would sap their bodily health and vigour.
bodilyadverbUS /ˈbɑːdəli/
in bodily form
From this reading Long weeks of solitary confinement in a dungeon, dark and damp and dismal, nourished on bread and water, and cheered only by the periodical visits of an asthmatic jailer, appointed to that post because fit for nothing else, would destroy the courage of most men, as it would sap their bodily health and vigour.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading Long weeks of solitary confinement in a dungeon, dark and damp and dismal, nourished on bread and water, and cheered only by the periodical visits of an asthmatic jailer, appointed to that post because fit for nothing else, would destroy the courage of most men, as it would sap their bodily health and vigour.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The fight Is never lost while fight we may; At home the hearth is shining bright, Though yet unseen along the way: And the darkest hour of all the night Is that which brings us day.’
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The fight Is never lost while fight we may; At home the hearth is shining bright, Though yet unseen along the way: And the darkest hour of all the night Is that which brings us day.’
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Long weeks of solitary confinement in a dungeon, dark and damp and dismal, nourished on bread and water, and cheered only by the periodical visits of an asthmatic jailer, appointed to that post because fit for nothing else, would destroy the courage of most men, as it would sap their bodily health and vigour.
cheeredverbUS /tʃɪrd/
past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to
From this reading Long weeks of solitary confinement in a dungeon, dark and damp and dismal, nourished on bread and water, and cheered only by the periodical visits of an asthmatic jailer, appointed to that post because fit for nothing else, would destroy the courage of most men, as it would sap their bodily health and vigour.
confinementnounUS /kənˈfaɪnmənt/
concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
From this reading Long weeks of solitary confinement in a dungeon, dark and damp and dismal, nourished on bread and water, and cheered only by the periodical visits of an asthmatic jailer, appointed to that post because fit for nothing else, would destroy the courage of most men, as it would sap their bodily health and vigour.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Long weeks of solitary confinement in a dungeon, dark and damp and dismal, nourished on bread and water, and cheered only by the periodical visits of an asthmatic jailer, appointed to that post because fit for nothing else, would destroy the courage of most men, as it would sap their bodily health and vigour.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading Long weeks of solitary confinement in a dungeon, dark and damp and dismal, nourished on bread and water, and cheered only by the periodical visits of an asthmatic jailer, appointed to that post because fit for nothing else, would destroy the courage of most men, as it would sap their bodily health and vigour.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Long weeks of solitary confinement in a dungeon, dark and damp and dismal, nourished on bread and water, and cheered only by the periodical visits of an asthmatic jailer, appointed to that post because fit for nothing else, would destroy the courage of most men, as it would sap their bodily health and vigour.
darkestadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkəst/
superlative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading The fight Is never lost while fight we may; At home the hearth is shining bright, Though yet unseen along the way: And the darkest hour of all the night Is that which brings us day.’
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The fight Is never lost while fight we may; At home the hearth is shining bright, Though yet unseen along the way: And the darkest hour of all the night Is that which brings us day.’
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading Long weeks of solitary confinement in a dungeon, dark and damp and dismal, nourished on bread and water, and cheered only by the periodical visits of an asthmatic jailer, appointed to that post because fit for nothing else, would destroy the courage of most men, as it would sap their bodily health and vigour.
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading Long weeks of solitary confinement in a dungeon, dark and damp and dismal, nourished on bread and water, and cheered only by the periodical visits of an asthmatic jailer, appointed to that post because fit for nothing else, would destroy the courage of most men, as it would sap their bodily health and vigour.
dungeonnounUS /ˈdʌndʒən/
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
From this reading Long weeks of solitary confinement in a dungeon, dark and damp and dismal, nourished on bread and water, and cheered only by the periodical visits of an asthmatic jailer, appointed to that post because fit for nothing else, would destroy the courage of most men, as it would sap their bodily health and vigour.
else
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From this reading Long weeks of solitary confinement in a dungeon, dark and damp and dismal, nourished on bread and water, and cheered only by the periodical visits of an asthmatic jailer, appointed to that post because fit for nothing else, would destroy the courage of most men, as it would sap their bodily health and vigour.
Espérance
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From this reading Espérance!
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading The fight Is never lost while fight we may; At home the hearth is shining bright, Though yet unseen along the way: And the darkest hour of all the night Is that which brings us day.’
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Long weeks of solitary confinement in a dungeon, dark and damp and dismal, nourished on bread and water, and cheered only by the periodical visits of an asthmatic jailer, appointed to that post because fit for nothing else, would destroy the courage of most men, as it would sap their bodily health and vigour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Long weeks of solitary confinement in a dungeon, dark and damp and dismal, nourished on bread and water, and cheered only by the periodical visits of an asthmatic jailer, appointed to that post because fit for nothing else, would destroy the courage of most men, as it would sap their bodily health and vigour.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Long weeks of solitary confinement in a dungeon, dark and damp and dismal, nourished on bread and water, and cheered only by the periodical visits of an asthmatic jailer, appointed to that post because fit for nothing else, would destroy the courage of most men, as it would sap their bodily health and vigour.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading The fight Is never lost while fight we may; At home the hearth is shining bright, Though yet unseen along the way: And the darkest hour of all the night Is that which brings us day.’
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The fight Is never lost while fight we may; At home the hearth is shining bright, Though yet unseen along the way: And the darkest hour of all the night Is that which brings us day.’
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Hope on!
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The fight Is never lost while fight we may; At home the hearth is shining bright, Though yet unseen along the way: And the darkest hour of all the night Is that which brings us day.’
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Long weeks of solitary confinement in a dungeon, dark and damp and dismal, nourished on bread and water, and cheered only by the periodical visits of an asthmatic jailer, appointed to that post because fit for nothing else, would destroy the courage of most men, as it would sap their bodily health and vigour.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fight Is never lost while fight we may; At home the hearth is shining bright, Though yet unseen along the way: And the darkest hour of all the night Is that which brings us day.’
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Long weeks of solitary confinement in a dungeon, dark and damp and dismal, nourished on bread and water, and cheered only by the periodical visits of an asthmatic jailer, appointed to that post because fit for nothing else, would destroy the courage of most men, as it would sap their bodily health and vigour.
jailernounUS /ˈdʒeɪlər/
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading Long weeks of solitary confinement in a dungeon, dark and damp and dismal, nourished on bread and water, and cheered only by the periodical visits of an asthmatic jailer, appointed to that post because fit for nothing else, would destroy the courage of most men, as it would sap their bodily health and vigour.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Long weeks of solitary confinement in a dungeon, dark and damp and dismal, nourished on bread and water, and cheered only by the periodical visits of an asthmatic jailer, appointed to that post because fit for nothing else, would destroy the courage of most men, as it would sap their bodily health and vigour.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The fight Is never lost while fight we may; At home the hearth is shining bright, Though yet unseen along the way: And the darkest hour of all the night Is that which brings us day.’
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The fight Is never lost while fight we may; At home the hearth is shining bright, Though yet unseen along the way: And the darkest hour of all the night Is that which brings us day.’
the force of workers available
From this reading Long weeks of solitary confinement in a dungeon, dark and damp and dismal, nourished on bread and water, and cheered only by the periodical visits of an asthmatic jailer, appointed to that post because fit for nothing else, would destroy the courage of most men, as it would sap their bodily health and vigour.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Long weeks of solitary confinement in a dungeon, dark and damp and dismal, nourished on bread and water, and cheered only by the periodical visits of an asthmatic jailer, appointed to that post because fit for nothing else, would destroy the courage of most men, as it would sap their bodily health and vigour.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The fight Is never lost while fight we may; At home the hearth is shining bright, Though yet unseen along the way: And the darkest hour of all the night Is that which brings us day.’
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The fight Is never lost while fight we may; At home the hearth is shining bright, Though yet unseen along the way: And the darkest hour of all the night Is that which brings us day.’
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Long weeks of solitary confinement in a dungeon, dark and damp and dismal, nourished on bread and water, and cheered only by the periodical visits of an asthmatic jailer, appointed to that post because fit for nothing else, would destroy the courage of most men, as it would sap their bodily health and vigour.
nourishedadjectiveUS /ˈnɜːrɪʃt/
being provided with adequate nourishment
From this reading Long weeks of solitary confinement in a dungeon, dark and damp and dismal, nourished on bread and water, and cheered only by the periodical visits of an asthmatic jailer, appointed to that post because fit for nothing else, would destroy the courage of most men, as it would sap their bodily health and vigour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fight Is never lost while fight we may; At home the hearth is shining bright, Though yet unseen along the way: And the darkest hour of all the night Is that which brings us day.’
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading ‘Oh!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hope on!
and nothing more
From this reading Long weeks of solitary confinement in a dungeon, dark and damp and dismal, nourished on bread and water, and cheered only by the periodical visits of an asthmatic jailer, appointed to that post because fit for nothing else, would destroy the courage of most men, as it would sap their bodily health and vigour.
periodicalnounUS /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəl/
a publication that appears at fixed intervals
From this reading Long weeks of solitary confinement in a dungeon, dark and damp and dismal, nourished on bread and water, and cheered only by the periodical visits of an asthmatic jailer, appointed to that post because fit for nothing else, would destroy the courage of most men, as it would sap their bodily health and vigour.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Long weeks of solitary confinement in a dungeon, dark and damp and dismal, nourished on bread and water, and cheered only by the periodical visits of an asthmatic jailer, appointed to that post because fit for nothing else, would destroy the courage of most men, as it would sap their bodily health and vigour.
sapverbUS /sæp/
deplete
From this reading Long weeks of solitary confinement in a dungeon, dark and damp and dismal, nourished on bread and water, and cheered only by the periodical visits of an asthmatic jailer, appointed to that post because fit for nothing else, would destroy the courage of most men, as it would sap their bodily health and vigour.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading The fight Is never lost while fight we may; At home the hearth is shining bright, Though yet unseen along the way: And the darkest hour of all the night Is that which brings us day.’
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading Long weeks of solitary confinement in a dungeon, dark and damp and dismal, nourished on bread and water, and cheered only by the periodical visits of an asthmatic jailer, appointed to that post because fit for nothing else, would destroy the courage of most men, as it would sap their bodily health and vigour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fight Is never lost while fight we may; At home the hearth is shining bright, Though yet unseen along the way: And the darkest hour of all the night Is that which brings us day.’
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fight Is never lost while fight we may; At home the hearth is shining bright, Though yet unseen along the way: And the darkest hour of all the night Is that which brings us day.’
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Long weeks of solitary confinement in a dungeon, dark and damp and dismal, nourished on bread and water, and cheered only by the periodical visits of an asthmatic jailer, appointed to that post because fit for nothing else, would destroy the courage of most men, as it would sap their bodily health and vigour.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The fight Is never lost while fight we may; At home the hearth is shining bright, Though yet unseen along the way: And the darkest hour of all the night Is that which brings us day.’
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Long weeks of solitary confinement in a dungeon, dark and damp and dismal, nourished on bread and water, and cheered only by the periodical visits of an asthmatic jailer, appointed to that post because fit for nothing else, would destroy the courage of most men, as it would sap their bodily health and vigour.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading The fight Is never lost while fight we may; At home the hearth is shining bright, Though yet unseen along the way: And the darkest hour of all the night Is that which brings us day.’
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The fight Is never lost while fight we may; At home the hearth is shining bright, Though yet unseen along the way: And the darkest hour of all the night Is that which brings us day.’
vigournoun
forceful exertion
From this reading Long weeks of solitary confinement in a dungeon, dark and damp and dismal, nourished on bread and water, and cheered only by the periodical visits of an asthmatic jailer, appointed to that post because fit for nothing else, would destroy the courage of most men, as it would sap their bodily health and vigour.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading Long weeks of solitary confinement in a dungeon, dark and damp and dismal, nourished on bread and water, and cheered only by the periodical visits of an asthmatic jailer, appointed to that post because fit for nothing else, would destroy the courage of most men, as it would sap their bodily health and vigour.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Long weeks of solitary confinement in a dungeon, dark and damp and dismal, nourished on bread and water, and cheered only by the periodical visits of an asthmatic jailer, appointed to that post because fit for nothing else, would destroy the courage of most men, as it would sap their bodily health and vigour.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The fight Is never lost while fight we may; At home the hearth is shining bright, Though yet unseen along the way: And the darkest hour of all the night Is that which brings us day.’
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The fight Is never lost while fight we may; At home the hearth is shining bright, Though yet unseen along the way: And the darkest hour of all the night Is that which brings us day.’
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Long weeks of solitary confinement in a dungeon, dark and damp and dismal, nourished on bread and water, and cheered only by the periodical visits of an asthmatic jailer, appointed to that post because fit for nothing else, would destroy the courage of most men, as it would sap their bodily health and vigour.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The fight Is never lost while fight we may; At home the hearth is shining bright, Though yet unseen along the way: And the darkest hour of all the night Is that which brings us day.’
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The fight Is never lost while fight we may; At home the hearth is shining bright, Though yet unseen along the way: And the darkest hour of all the night Is that which brings us day.’
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Long weeks of solitary confinement in a dungeon, dark and damp and dismal, nourished on bread and water, and cheered only by the periodical visits of an asthmatic jailer, appointed to that post because fit for nothing else, would destroy the courage of most men, as it would sap their bodily health and vigour.
but in spite of that
From this reading The fight Is never lost while fight we may; At home the hearth is shining bright, Though yet unseen along the way: And the darkest hour of all the night Is that which brings us day.’
