used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Sandinsel Tunnel AFTER their recapture Hamerton and Detroit were shut up in separate cells, the former in the same place as before, while the American was lodged in a disused casemate of the Bucket Horn Battery.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Sandinsel Tunnel AFTER their recapture Hamerton and Detroit were shut up in separate cells, the former in the same place as before, while the American was lodged in a disused casemate of the Bucket Horn Battery.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The Sandinsel Tunnel AFTER their recapture Hamerton and Detroit were shut up in separate cells, the former in the same place as before, while the American was lodged in a disused casemate of the Bucket Horn Battery.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An observation hole had been cut in the doorway, and the jailers were given instructions to visit the prisoners' cells every two hours, day and night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Sandinsel Tunnel AFTER their recapture Hamerton and Detroit were shut up in separate cells, the former in the same place as before, while the American was lodged in a disused casemate of the Bucket Horn Battery.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Sandinsel Tunnel AFTER their recapture Hamerton and Detroit were shut up in separate cells, the former in the same place as before, while the American was lodged in a disused casemate of the Bucket Horn Battery.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading The bars of his window had been removed and others of considerably greater thickness securely let into the stonework.
BatterynounUS /ˈbætəri/
group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading The Sandinsel Tunnel AFTER their recapture Hamerton and Detroit were shut up in separate cells, the former in the same place as before, while the American was lodged in a disused casemate of the Bucket Horn Battery.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Hamerton's cell had been recemented over the original floor to a depth of four inches of solid concrete.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Sandinsel Tunnel AFTER their recapture Hamerton and Detroit were shut up in separate cells, the former in the same place as before, while the American was lodged in a disused casemate of the Bucket Horn Battery.
BucketnounUS /ˈbʌkət/
a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top
From this reading The Sandinsel Tunnel AFTER their recapture Hamerton and Detroit were shut up in separate cells, the former in the same place as before, while the American was lodged in a disused casemate of the Bucket Horn Battery.
captorsnounUS /ˈkæptərz/
plural of “captor” — a person who captures and holds people or animals
From this reading Their captors left nothing undone to guarantee the safety of the prisoners.
casemate
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From this reading The Sandinsel Tunnel AFTER their recapture Hamerton and Detroit were shut up in separate cells, the former in the same place as before, while the American was lodged in a disused casemate of the Bucket Horn Battery.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading Hamerton's cell had been recemented over the original floor to a depth of four inches of solid concrete.
cellsnounUS /selz/
plural of “cell” — any small compartment
From this reading The Sandinsel Tunnel AFTER their recapture Hamerton and Detroit were shut up in separate cells, the former in the same place as before, while the American was lodged in a disused casemate of the Bucket Horn Battery.
concreteadjectiveUS /kənˈkriːt/
capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary
From this reading Hamerton's cell had been recemented over the original floor to a depth of four inches of solid concrete.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading The bars of his window had been removed and others of considerably greater thickness securely let into the stonework.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading An observation hole had been cut in the doorway, and the jailers were given instructions to visit the prisoners' cells every two hours, day and night.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading An observation hole had been cut in the doorway, and the jailers were given instructions to visit the prisoners' cells every two hours, day and night.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading Hamerton's cell had been recemented over the original floor to a depth of four inches of solid concrete.
DetroitnounUS /dɪˈtrɔɪt/
the largest city in Michigan and a major Great Lakes port; center of the United States automobile industry; located in southeastern Michigan on the Detroit river across from Windsor
From this reading The Sandinsel Tunnel AFTER their recapture Hamerton and Detroit were shut up in separate cells, the former in the same place as before, while the American was lodged in a disused casemate of the Bucket Horn Battery.
disusedadjective
no longer in use
From this reading The Sandinsel Tunnel AFTER their recapture Hamerton and Detroit were shut up in separate cells, the former in the same place as before, while the American was lodged in a disused casemate of the Bucket Horn Battery.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading An observation hole had been cut in the doorway, and the jailers were given instructions to visit the prisoners' cells every two hours, day and night.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading An observation hole had been cut in the doorway, and the jailers were given instructions to visit the prisoners' cells every two hours, day and night.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Hamerton's cell had been recemented over the original floor to a depth of four inches of solid concrete.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The Sandinsel Tunnel AFTER their recapture Hamerton and Detroit were shut up in separate cells, the former in the same place as before, while the American was lodged in a disused casemate of the Bucket Horn Battery.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Hamerton's cell had been recemented over the original floor to a depth of four inches of solid concrete.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading An observation hole had been cut in the doorway, and the jailers were given instructions to visit the prisoners' cells every two hours, day and night.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The bars of his window had been removed and others of considerably greater thickness securely let into the stonework.
guaranteeverbUS /ˌɡerənˈtiː/
give surety or assume responsibility
From this reading Their captors left nothing undone to guarantee the safety of the prisoners.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hamerton's cell had been recemented over the original floor to a depth of four inches of solid concrete.
Hamerton
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From this reading The Sandinsel Tunnel AFTER their recapture Hamerton and Detroit were shut up in separate cells, the former in the same place as before, while the American was lodged in a disused casemate of the Bucket Horn Battery.
Hamerton's
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From this reading Hamerton's cell had been recemented over the original floor to a depth of four inches of solid concrete.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The bars of his window had been removed and others of considerably greater thickness securely let into the stonework.
an opening into or through something
From this reading An observation hole had been cut in the doorway, and the jailers were given instructions to visit the prisoners' cells every two hours, day and night.
HornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading The Sandinsel Tunnel AFTER their recapture Hamerton and Detroit were shut up in separate cells, the former in the same place as before, while the American was lodged in a disused casemate of the Bucket Horn Battery.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading An observation hole had been cut in the doorway, and the jailers were given instructions to visit the prisoners' cells every two hours, day and night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Sandinsel Tunnel AFTER their recapture Hamerton and Detroit were shut up in separate cells, the former in the same place as before, while the American was lodged in a disused casemate of the Bucket Horn Battery.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading Hamerton's cell had been recemented over the original floor to a depth of four inches of solid concrete.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading An observation hole had been cut in the doorway, and the jailers were given instructions to visit the prisoners' cells every two hours, day and night.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The bars of his window had been removed and others of considerably greater thickness securely let into the stonework.
jailersnounUS /ˈdʒeɪlərz/
plural of “jailer” — someone who guards prisoners
From this reading An observation hole had been cut in the doorway, and the jailers were given instructions to visit the prisoners' cells every two hours, day and night.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Their captors left nothing undone to guarantee the safety of the prisoners.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading The bars of his window had been removed and others of considerably greater thickness securely let into the stonework.
lodgedverbUS /lɑːdʒd/
past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading The Sandinsel Tunnel AFTER their recapture Hamerton and Detroit were shut up in separate cells, the former in the same place as before, while the American was lodged in a disused casemate of the Bucket Horn Battery.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading An observation hole had been cut in the doorway, and the jailers were given instructions to visit the prisoners' cells every two hours, day and night.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Their captors left nothing undone to guarantee the safety of the prisoners.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading An observation hole had been cut in the doorway, and the jailers were given instructions to visit the prisoners' cells every two hours, day and night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Sandinsel Tunnel AFTER their recapture Hamerton and Detroit were shut up in separate cells, the former in the same place as before, while the American was lodged in a disused casemate of the Bucket Horn Battery.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Hamerton's cell had been recemented over the original floor to a depth of four inches of solid concrete.
others
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From this reading The bars of his window had been removed and others of considerably greater thickness securely let into the stonework.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Hamerton's cell had been recemented over the original floor to a depth of four inches of solid concrete.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The Sandinsel Tunnel AFTER their recapture Hamerton and Detroit were shut up in separate cells, the former in the same place as before, while the American was lodged in a disused casemate of the Bucket Horn Battery.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Their captors left nothing undone to guarantee the safety of the prisoners.
recaptureverbUS /riˈkæptʃər/
experience anew
From this reading The Sandinsel Tunnel AFTER their recapture Hamerton and Detroit were shut up in separate cells, the former in the same place as before, while the American was lodged in a disused casemate of the Bucket Horn Battery.
recemented
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From this reading Hamerton's cell had been recemented over the original floor to a depth of four inches of solid concrete.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading The bars of his window had been removed and others of considerably greater thickness securely let into the stonework.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Their captors left nothing undone to guarantee the safety of the prisoners.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The Sandinsel Tunnel AFTER their recapture Hamerton and Detroit were shut up in separate cells, the former in the same place as before, while the American was lodged in a disused casemate of the Bucket Horn Battery.
Sandinsel
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From this reading The Sandinsel Tunnel AFTER their recapture Hamerton and Detroit were shut up in separate cells, the former in the same place as before, while the American was lodged in a disused casemate of the Bucket Horn Battery.
securelyadverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrli/
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
From this reading The bars of his window had been removed and others of considerably greater thickness securely let into the stonework.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading The Sandinsel Tunnel AFTER their recapture Hamerton and Detroit were shut up in separate cells, the former in the same place as before, while the American was lodged in a disused casemate of the Bucket Horn Battery.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading The Sandinsel Tunnel AFTER their recapture Hamerton and Detroit were shut up in separate cells, the former in the same place as before, while the American was lodged in a disused casemate of the Bucket Horn Battery.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading Hamerton's cell had been recemented over the original floor to a depth of four inches of solid concrete.
stoneworknoun
masonry done with stone
From this reading The bars of his window had been removed and others of considerably greater thickness securely let into the stonework.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Sandinsel Tunnel AFTER their recapture Hamerton and Detroit were shut up in separate cells, the former in the same place as before, while the American was lodged in a disused casemate of the Bucket Horn Battery.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Sandinsel Tunnel AFTER their recapture Hamerton and Detroit were shut up in separate cells, the former in the same place as before, while the American was lodged in a disused casemate of the Bucket Horn Battery.
thicknessnounUS /ˈθɪknəs/
the dimension through an object as opposed to its length or width
From this reading The bars of his window had been removed and others of considerably greater thickness securely let into the stonework.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Their captors left nothing undone to guarantee the safety of the prisoners.
TunnelverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/
move through by or as by digging
From this reading The Sandinsel Tunnel AFTER their recapture Hamerton and Detroit were shut up in separate cells, the former in the same place as before, while the American was lodged in a disused casemate of the Bucket Horn Battery.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading An observation hole had been cut in the doorway, and the jailers were given instructions to visit the prisoners' cells every two hours, day and night.
undoneadjectiveUS /ənˈdʌn/
not done
From this reading Their captors left nothing undone to guarantee the safety of the prisoners.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Sandinsel Tunnel AFTER their recapture Hamerton and Detroit were shut up in separate cells, the former in the same place as before, while the American was lodged in a disused casemate of the Bucket Horn Battery.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading An observation hole had been cut in the doorway, and the jailers were given instructions to visit the prisoners' cells every two hours, day and night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Sandinsel Tunnel AFTER their recapture Hamerton and Detroit were shut up in separate cells, the former in the same place as before, while the American was lodged in a disused casemate of the Bucket Horn Battery.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Sandinsel Tunnel AFTER their recapture Hamerton and Detroit were shut up in separate cells, the former in the same place as before, while the American was lodged in a disused casemate of the Bucket Horn Battery.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The Sandinsel Tunnel AFTER their recapture Hamerton and Detroit were shut up in separate cells, the former in the same place as before, while the American was lodged in a disused casemate of the Bucket Horn Battery.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The bars of his window had been removed and others of considerably greater thickness securely let into the stonework.
