used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During the noon hour a tray containing the only tempting food which the prisoner had seen since his incarceration was brought up to his cell.
admonitionnounUS /ˌædməˈnɪʃən/
cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness)
From this reading But Kenwick, despite Dayton's admonition to "Brace up and eat a good meal," waved it indifferently aside.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was two o'clock before court, which had been dismissed for lunch after Richard Glover's testimony, convened again.
anew
From this reading It was two o'clock before court, which had been dismissed for lunch after Richard Glover's testimony, convened again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had become apparent to the jailer that he had friends, and perhaps he was moved thereby to a tardy compassion.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It had become apparent to the jailer that he had friends, and perhaps he was moved thereby to a tardy compassion.
on or to one side
From this reading But Kenwick, despite Dayton's admonition to "Brace up and eat a good meal," waved it indifferently aside.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It had become apparent to the jailer that he had friends, and perhaps he was moved thereby to a tardy compassion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was two o'clock before court, which had been dismissed for lunch after Richard Glover's testimony, convened again.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was two o'clock before court, which had been dismissed for lunch after Richard Glover's testimony, convened again.
BraceverbUS /breɪs/
prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
From this reading But Kenwick, despite Dayton's admonition to "Brace up and eat a good meal," waved it indifferently aside.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading During the noon hour a tray containing the only tempting food which the prisoner had seen since his incarceration was brought up to his cell.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Kenwick, despite Dayton's admonition to "Brace up and eat a good meal," waved it indifferently aside.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading During the noon hour a tray containing the only tempting food which the prisoner had seen since his incarceration was brought up to his cell.
compassionnounUS /kəmˈpæʃən/
a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
From this reading It had become apparent to the jailer that he had friends, and perhaps he was moved thereby to a tardy compassion.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading During the noon hour a tray containing the only tempting food which the prisoner had seen since his incarceration was brought up to his cell.
convenedverbUS /kənˈviːnd/
past form of “convene” — meet formally
From this reading It was two o'clock before court, which had been dismissed for lunch after Richard Glover's testimony, convened again.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading It was two o'clock before court, which had been dismissed for lunch after Richard Glover's testimony, convened again.
Dayton'snounUS /ˈdeɪtənz/
possessive form of “dayton” — a city in southwest Ohio; manufacturing center
From this reading But Kenwick, despite Dayton's admonition to "Brace up and eat a good meal," waved it indifferently aside.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading But Kenwick, despite Dayton's admonition to "Brace up and eat a good meal," waved it indifferently aside.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading It was two o'clock before court, which had been dismissed for lunch after Richard Glover's testimony, convened again.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "I'm done for," he said simply.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the noon hour a tray containing the only tempting food which the prisoner had seen since his incarceration was brought up to his cell.
take in solid food
From this reading But Kenwick, despite Dayton's admonition to "Brace up and eat a good meal," waved it indifferently aside.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading During the noon hour a tray containing the only tempting food which the prisoner had seen since his incarceration was brought up to his cell.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was two o'clock before court, which had been dismissed for lunch after Richard Glover's testimony, convened again.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It had become apparent to the jailer that he had friends, and perhaps he was moved thereby to a tardy compassion.
Glover's
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From this reading It was two o'clock before court, which had been dismissed for lunch after Richard Glover's testimony, convened again.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But Kenwick, despite Dayton's admonition to "Brace up and eat a good meal," waved it indifferently aside.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was two o'clock before court, which had been dismissed for lunch after Richard Glover's testimony, convened again.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It had become apparent to the jailer that he had friends, and perhaps he was moved thereby to a tardy compassion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the noon hour a tray containing the only tempting food which the prisoner had seen since his incarceration was brought up to his cell.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading During the noon hour a tray containing the only tempting food which the prisoner had seen since his incarceration was brought up to his cell.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm done for," he said simply.
incarcerationnounUS /ˌɪnkɑːrsərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading During the noon hour a tray containing the only tempting food which the prisoner had seen since his incarceration was brought up to his cell.
indifferentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrəntli/
with indifference; in an indifferent manner
From this reading But Kenwick, despite Dayton's admonition to "Brace up and eat a good meal," waved it indifferently aside.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was two o'clock before court, which had been dismissed for lunch after Richard Glover's testimony, convened again.
jailernounUS /ˈdʒeɪlər/
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading It had become apparent to the jailer that he had friends, and perhaps he was moved thereby to a tardy compassion.
Kenwick
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From this reading But Kenwick, despite Dayton's admonition to "Brace up and eat a good meal," waved it indifferently aside.
take the midday meal
From this reading It was two o'clock before court, which had been dismissed for lunch after Richard Glover's testimony, convened again.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading But Kenwick, despite Dayton's admonition to "Brace up and eat a good meal," waved it indifferently aside.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading It had become apparent to the jailer that he had friends, and perhaps he was moved thereby to a tardy compassion.
the middle of the day
From this reading During the noon hour a tray containing the only tempting food which the prisoner had seen since his incarceration was brought up to his cell.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was two o'clock before court, which had been dismissed for lunch after Richard Glover's testimony, convened again.
and nothing more
From this reading During the noon hour a tray containing the only tempting food which the prisoner had seen since his incarceration was brought up to his cell.
by chance
From this reading It had become apparent to the jailer that he had friends, and perhaps he was moved thereby to a tardy compassion.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading During the noon hour a tray containing the only tempting food which the prisoner had seen since his incarceration was brought up to his cell.
Richard
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From this reading It was two o'clock before court, which had been dismissed for lunch after Richard Glover's testimony, convened again.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'm done for," he said simply.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading During the noon hour a tray containing the only tempting food which the prisoner had seen since his incarceration was brought up to his cell.
and nothing more
From this reading "I'm done for," he said simply.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading During the noon hour a tray containing the only tempting food which the prisoner had seen since his incarceration was brought up to his cell.
tardyadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːrdi/
after the expected or usual time; delayed
From this reading It had become apparent to the jailer that he had friends, and perhaps he was moved thereby to a tardy compassion.
temptingadjectiveUS /ˈtemptɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading During the noon hour a tray containing the only tempting food which the prisoner had seen since his incarceration was brought up to his cell.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading It was two o'clock before court, which had been dismissed for lunch after Richard Glover's testimony, convened again.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It had become apparent to the jailer that he had friends, and perhaps he was moved thereby to a tardy compassion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the noon hour a tray containing the only tempting food which the prisoner had seen since his incarceration was brought up to his cell.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading It had become apparent to the jailer that he had friends, and perhaps he was moved thereby to a tardy compassion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the noon hour a tray containing the only tempting food which the prisoner had seen since his incarceration was brought up to his cell.
traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading During the noon hour a tray containing the only tempting food which the prisoner had seen since his incarceration was brought up to his cell.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was two o'clock before court, which had been dismissed for lunch after Richard Glover's testimony, convened again.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading During the noon hour a tray containing the only tempting food which the prisoner had seen since his incarceration was brought up to his cell.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was two o'clock before court, which had been dismissed for lunch after Richard Glover's testimony, convened again.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading But Kenwick, despite Dayton's admonition to "Brace up and eat a good meal," waved it indifferently aside.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was two o'clock before court, which had been dismissed for lunch after Richard Glover's testimony, convened again.
