Chapter XXVI · Conclusion

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Blake was arrested, brought up before a magistrate, and on the evidence given by Vass, committed, for trial.

-ing form of “acknowledge” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Having been supplied with writing materials at his own request, he wrote out and signed a confession acknowledging himself guilty, and describing how he had committed the crimes, This he handed to the gaol chaplain, and that night, not being closely watched, hanged himself in his cell by means of his braces.

the act of admitting someone to enter

From this reading Seeing that he could not escape in the face of the secretary's recognition, and his own admission in the hearing of Torry, Vass, Darrel, and the two constables, he resolved to make a clean breast of it.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Blake was arrested, brought up before a magistrate, and on the evidence given by Vass, committed, for trial.

past form of “arrest” — take into custody

From this reading Blake was arrested, brought up before a magistrate, and on the evidence given by Vass, committed, for trial.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Having been supplied with writing materials at his own request, he wrote out and signed a confession acknowledging himself guilty, and describing how he had committed the crimes, This he handed to the gaol chaplain, and that night, not being closely watched, hanged himself in his cell by means of his braces.

release after a security has been paid

From this reading He pleaded not guilty, and reserved his defence; but while in prison, bail being refused, his nerve gave way.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading So the last man in the world whom Torry suspected turned out to be the criminal.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Having been supplied with writing materials at his own request, he wrote out and signed a confession acknowledging himself guilty, and describing how he had committed the crimes, This he handed to the gaol chaplain, and that night, not being closely watched, hanged himself in his cell by means of his braces.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Blake was arrested, brought up before a magistrate, and on the evidence given by Vass, committed, for trial.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He pleaded not guilty, and reserved his defence; but while in prison, bail being refused, his nerve gave way.

visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)

From this reading Blake was arrested, brought up before a magistrate, and on the evidence given by Vass, committed, for trial.

an appliance that corrects dental irregularities

From this reading Having been supplied with writing materials at his own request, he wrote out and signed a confession acknowledging himself guilty, and describing how he had committed the crimes, This he handed to the gaol chaplain, and that night, not being closely watched, hanged himself in his cell by means of his braces.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading Seeing that he could not escape in the face of the secretary's recognition, and his own admission in the hearing of Torry, Vass, Darrel, and the two constables, he resolved to make a clean breast of it.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Blake was arrested, brought up before a magistrate, and on the evidence given by Vass, committed, for trial.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He pleaded not guilty, and reserved his defence; but while in prison, bail being refused, his nerve gave way.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Blake was arrested, brought up before a magistrate, and on the evidence given by Vass, committed, for trial.

A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.

From this reading Having been supplied with writing materials at his own request, he wrote out and signed a confession acknowledging himself guilty, and describing how he had committed the crimes, This he handed to the gaol chaplain, and that night, not being closely watched, hanged himself in his cell by means of his braces.

a clergyman ministering to some institution

From this reading Having been supplied with writing materials at his own request, he wrote out and signed a confession acknowledging himself guilty, and describing how he had committed the crimes, This he handed to the gaol chaplain, and that night, not being closely watched, hanged himself in his cell by means of his braces.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading Seeing that he could not escape in the face of the secretary's recognition, and his own admission in the hearing of Torry, Vass, Darrel, and the two constables, he resolved to make a clean breast of it.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading Having been supplied with writing materials at his own request, he wrote out and signed a confession acknowledging himself guilty, and describing how he had committed the crimes, This he handed to the gaol chaplain, and that night, not being closely watched, hanged himself in his cell by means of his braces.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading Blake was arrested, brought up before a magistrate, and on the evidence given by Vass, committed, for trial.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading Having been supplied with writing materials at his own request, he wrote out and signed a confession acknowledging himself guilty, and describing how he had committed the crimes, This he handed to the gaol chaplain, and that night, not being closely watched, hanged himself in his cell by means of his braces.

plural of “constable” — a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff

From this reading Seeing that he could not escape in the face of the secretary's recognition, and his own admission in the hearing of Torry, Vass, Darrel, and the two constables, he resolved to make a clean breast of it.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Seeing that he could not escape in the face of the secretary's recognition, and his own admission in the hearing of Torry, Vass, Darrel, and the two constables, he resolved to make a clean breast of it.

plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading Having been supplied with writing materials at his own request, he wrote out and signed a confession acknowledging himself guilty, and describing how he had committed the crimes, This he handed to the gaol chaplain, and that night, not being closely watched, hanged himself in his cell by means of his braces.

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

From this reading So the last man in the world whom Torry suspected turned out to be the criminal.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Seeing that he could not escape in the face of the secretary's recognition, and his own admission in the hearing of Torry, Vass, Darrel, and the two constables, he resolved to make a clean breast of it.

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading He pleaded not guilty, and reserved his defence; but while in prison, bail being refused, his nerve gave way.

-ing form of “describe” — give a description of

From this reading Having been supplied with writing materials at his own request, he wrote out and signed a confession acknowledging himself guilty, and describing how he had committed the crimes, This he handed to the gaol chaplain, and that night, not being closely watched, hanged himself in his cell by means of his braces.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Seeing that he could not escape in the face of the secretary's recognition, and his own admission in the hearing of Torry, Vass, Darrel, and the two constables, he resolved to make a clean breast of it.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Blake was arrested, brought up before a magistrate, and on the evidence given by Vass, committed, for trial.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Seeing that he could not escape in the face of the secretary's recognition, and his own admission in the hearing of Torry, Vass, Darrel, and the two constables, he resolved to make a clean breast of it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Blake was arrested, brought up before a magistrate, and on the evidence given by Vass, committed, for trial.

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

From this reading Having been supplied with writing materials at his own request, he wrote out and signed a confession acknowledging himself guilty, and describing how he had committed the crimes, This he handed to the gaol chaplain, and that night, not being closely watched, hanged himself in his cell by means of his braces.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He pleaded not guilty, and reserved his defence; but while in prison, bail being refused, his nerve gave way.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Blake was arrested, brought up before a magistrate, and on the evidence given by Vass, committed, for trial.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading He pleaded not guilty, and reserved his defence; but while in prison, bail being refused, his nerve gave way.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Having been supplied with writing materials at his own request, he wrote out and signed a confession acknowledging himself guilty, and describing how he had committed the crimes, This he handed to the gaol chaplain, and that night, not being closely watched, hanged himself in his cell by means of his braces.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading Having been supplied with writing materials at his own request, he wrote out and signed a confession acknowledging himself guilty, and describing how he had committed the crimes, This he handed to the gaol chaplain, and that night, not being closely watched, hanged himself in his cell by means of his braces.

past form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Having been supplied with writing materials at his own request, he wrote out and signed a confession acknowledging himself guilty, and describing how he had committed the crimes, This he handed to the gaol chaplain, and that night, not being closely watched, hanged himself in his cell by means of his braces.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having been supplied with writing materials at his own request, he wrote out and signed a confession acknowledging himself guilty, and describing how he had committed the crimes, This he handed to the gaol chaplain, and that night, not being closely watched, hanged himself in his cell by means of his braces.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He pleaded not guilty, and reserved his defence; but while in prison, bail being refused, his nerve gave way.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading Seeing that he could not escape in the face of the secretary's recognition, and his own admission in the hearing of Torry, Vass, Darrel, and the two constables, he resolved to make a clean breast of it.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Having been supplied with writing materials at his own request, he wrote out and signed a confession acknowledging himself guilty, and describing how he had committed the crimes, This he handed to the gaol chaplain, and that night, not being closely watched, hanged himself in his cell by means of his braces.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He pleaded not guilty, and reserved his defence; but while in prison, bail being refused, his nerve gave way.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Having been supplied with writing materials at his own request, he wrote out and signed a confession acknowledging himself guilty, and describing how he had committed the crimes, This he handed to the gaol chaplain, and that night, not being closely watched, hanged himself in his cell by means of his braces.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading So the last man in the world whom Torry suspected turned out to be the criminal.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Seeing that he could not escape in the face of the secretary's recognition, and his own admission in the hearing of Torry, Vass, Darrel, and the two constables, he resolved to make a clean breast of it.

immediately past

From this reading So the last man in the world whom Torry suspected turned out to be the criminal.

a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)

From this reading Blake was arrested, brought up before a magistrate, and on the evidence given by Vass, committed, for trial.

engage in

From this reading Seeing that he could not escape in the face of the secretary's recognition, and his own admission in the hearing of Torry, Vass, Darrel, and the two constables, he resolved to make a clean breast of it.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading So the last man in the world whom Torry suspected turned out to be the criminal.

plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading Having been supplied with writing materials at his own request, he wrote out and signed a confession acknowledging himself guilty, and describing how he had committed the crimes, This he handed to the gaol chaplain, and that night, not being closely watched, hanged himself in his cell by means of his braces.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Having been supplied with writing materials at his own request, he wrote out and signed a confession acknowledging himself guilty, and describing how he had committed the crimes, This he handed to the gaol chaplain, and that night, not being closely watched, hanged himself in his cell by means of his braces.

any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body

From this reading He pleaded not guilty, and reserved his defence; but while in prison, bail being refused, his nerve gave way.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Having been supplied with writing materials at his own request, he wrote out and signed a confession acknowledging himself guilty, and describing how he had committed the crimes, This he handed to the gaol chaplain, and that night, not being closely watched, hanged himself in his cell by means of his braces.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He pleaded not guilty, and reserved his defence; but while in prison, bail being refused, his nerve gave way.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Seeing that he could not escape in the face of the secretary's recognition, and his own admission in the hearing of Torry, Vass, Darrel, and the two constables, he resolved to make a clean breast of it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Blake was arrested, brought up before a magistrate, and on the evidence given by Vass, committed, for trial.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading So the last man in the world whom Torry suspected turned out to be the criminal.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Seeing that he could not escape in the face of the secretary's recognition, and his own admission in the hearing of Torry, Vass, Darrel, and the two constables, he resolved to make a clean breast of it.

past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly

From this reading He pleaded not guilty, and reserved his defence; but while in prison, bail being refused, his nerve gave way.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading He pleaded not guilty, and reserved his defence; but while in prison, bail being refused, his nerve gave way.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading Seeing that he could not escape in the face of the secretary's recognition, and his own admission in the hearing of Torry, Vass, Darrel, and the two constables, he resolved to make a clean breast of it.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading He pleaded not guilty, and reserved his defence; but while in prison, bail being refused, his nerve gave way.

express the need or desire for

From this reading Having been supplied with writing materials at his own request, he wrote out and signed a confession acknowledging himself guilty, and describing how he had committed the crimes, This he handed to the gaol chaplain, and that night, not being closely watched, hanged himself in his cell by means of his braces.

set aside for the use of a particular person or party

From this reading He pleaded not guilty, and reserved his defence; but while in prison, bail being refused, his nerve gave way.

determined

From this reading Seeing that he could not escape in the face of the secretary's recognition, and his own admission in the hearing of Torry, Vass, Darrel, and the two constables, he resolved to make a clean breast of it.

possessive form of “secretary” — a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading Seeing that he could not escape in the face of the secretary's recognition, and his own admission in the hearing of Torry, Vass, Darrel, and the two constables, he resolved to make a clean breast of it.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Seeing that he could not escape in the face of the secretary's recognition, and his own admission in the hearing of Torry, Vass, Darrel, and the two constables, he resolved to make a clean breast of it.

having a handwritten signature

From this reading Having been supplied with writing materials at his own request, he wrote out and signed a confession acknowledging himself guilty, and describing how he had committed the crimes, This he handed to the gaol chaplain, and that night, not being closely watched, hanged himself in his cell by means of his braces.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So the last man in the world whom Torry suspected turned out to be the criminal.

inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Having been supplied with writing materials at his own request, he wrote out and signed a confession acknowledging himself guilty, and describing how he had committed the crimes, This he handed to the gaol chaplain, and that night, not being closely watched, hanged himself in his cell by means of his braces.

believed likely

From this reading So the last man in the world whom Torry suspected turned out to be the criminal.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Seeing that he could not escape in the face of the secretary's recognition, and his own admission in the hearing of Torry, Vass, Darrel, and the two constables, he resolved to make a clean breast of it.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading So the last man in the world whom Torry suspected turned out to be the criminal.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Having been supplied with writing materials at his own request, he wrote out and signed a confession acknowledging himself guilty, and describing how he had committed the crimes, This he handed to the gaol chaplain, and that night, not being closely watched, hanged himself in his cell by means of his braces.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading So the last man in the world whom Torry suspected turned out to be the criminal.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading So the last man in the world whom Torry suspected turned out to be the criminal.

the act of testing something

From this reading Blake was arrested, brought up before a magistrate, and on the evidence given by Vass, committed, for trial.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading So the last man in the world whom Torry suspected turned out to be the criminal.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Seeing that he could not escape in the face of the secretary's recognition, and his own admission in the hearing of Torry, Vass, Darrel, and the two constables, he resolved to make a clean breast of it.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Blake was arrested, brought up before a magistrate, and on the evidence given by Vass, committed, for trial.

plural of “vas” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading Blake was arrested, brought up before a magistrate, and on the evidence given by Vass, committed, for trial.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Blake was arrested, brought up before a magistrate, and on the evidence given by Vass, committed, for trial.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Having been supplied with writing materials at his own request, he wrote out and signed a confession acknowledging himself guilty, and describing how he had committed the crimes, This he handed to the gaol chaplain, and that night, not being closely watched, hanged himself in his cell by means of his braces.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He pleaded not guilty, and reserved his defence; but while in prison, bail being refused, his nerve gave way.

during the time that

From this reading He pleaded not guilty, and reserved his defence; but while in prison, bail being refused, his nerve gave way.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading So the last man in the world whom Torry suspected turned out to be the criminal.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Having been supplied with writing materials at his own request, he wrote out and signed a confession acknowledging himself guilty, and describing how he had committed the crimes, This he handed to the gaol chaplain, and that night, not being closely watched, hanged himself in his cell by means of his braces.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading So the last man in the world whom Torry suspected turned out to be the criminal.

the act of creating written works

From this reading Having been supplied with writing materials at his own request, he wrote out and signed a confession acknowledging himself guilty, and describing how he had committed the crimes, This he handed to the gaol chaplain, and that night, not being closely watched, hanged himself in his cell by means of his braces.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading Having been supplied with writing materials at his own request, he wrote out and signed a confession acknowledging himself guilty, and describing how he had committed the crimes, This he handed to the gaol chaplain, and that night, not being closely watched, hanged himself in his cell by means of his braces.