used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON THE RAILROAD No man may serve a term of imprisonment in a modern prison and return to freedom on the same moral plane as he left it.
anew
From this reading A man may fall, but he may rise again, provided he is saved from that lifelong branding which a penal prison leaves upon its victim.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Innocent or guilty the modern prison system is an invention which must rob its victim for ever of his confidence, his self-respect, almost of his hope.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Innocent or guilty the modern prison system is an invention which must rob its victim for ever of his confidence, his self-respect, almost of his hope.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON THE RAILROAD No man may serve a term of imprisonment in a modern prison and return to freedom on the same moral plane as he left it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ON THE RAILROAD No man may serve a term of imprisonment in a modern prison and return to freedom on the same moral plane as he left it.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It is an institution set up to protect the free citizen, and terrorize the wrong-doer into better ways.
brandingnounUS /ˈbrændɪŋ/
the act of stigmatizing
From this reading A man may fall, but he may rise again, provided he is saved from that lifelong branding which a penal prison leaves upon its victim.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A man may fall, but he may rise again, provided he is saved from that lifelong branding which a penal prison leaves upon its victim.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading It is an institution set up to protect the free citizen, and terrorize the wrong-doer into better ways.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Innocent or guilty the modern prison system is an invention which must rob its victim for ever of his confidence, his self-respect, almost of his hope.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And it does neither of these things.
at any time
From this reading Innocent or guilty the modern prison system is an invention which must rob its victim for ever of his confidence, his self-respect, almost of his hope.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading A man may fall, but he may rise again, provided he is saved from that lifelong branding which a penal prison leaves upon its victim.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Innocent or guilty the modern prison system is an invention which must rob its victim for ever of his confidence, his self-respect, almost of his hope.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading It is an institution set up to protect the free citizen, and terrorize the wrong-doer into better ways.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading ON THE RAILROAD No man may serve a term of imprisonment in a modern prison and return to freedom on the same moral plane as he left it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A man may fall, but he may rise again, provided he is saved from that lifelong branding which a penal prison leaves upon its victim.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading Innocent or guilty the modern prison system is an invention which must rob its victim for ever of his confidence, his self-respect, almost of his hope.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ON THE RAILROAD No man may serve a term of imprisonment in a modern prison and return to freedom on the same moral plane as he left it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Innocent or guilty the modern prison system is an invention which must rob its victim for ever of his confidence, his self-respect, almost of his hope.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Innocent or guilty the modern prison system is an invention which must rob its victim for ever of his confidence, his self-respect, almost of his hope.
imprisonmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
From this reading ON THE RAILROAD No man may serve a term of imprisonment in a modern prison and return to freedom on the same moral plane as he left it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON THE RAILROAD No man may serve a term of imprisonment in a modern prison and return to freedom on the same moral plane as he left it.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Innocent or guilty the modern prison system is an invention which must rob its victim for ever of his confidence, his self-respect, almost of his hope.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading It is an institution set up to protect the free citizen, and terrorize the wrong-doer into better ways.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It is an institution set up to protect the free citizen, and terrorize the wrong-doer into better ways.
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading Innocent or guilty the modern prison system is an invention which must rob its victim for ever of his confidence, his self-respect, almost of his hope.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A man may fall, but he may rise again, provided he is saved from that lifelong branding which a penal prison leaves upon its victim.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ON THE RAILROAD No man may serve a term of imprisonment in a modern prison and return to freedom on the same moral plane as he left it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A man may fall, but he may rise again, provided he is saved from that lifelong branding which a penal prison leaves upon its victim.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading A man may fall, but he may rise again, provided he is saved from that lifelong branding which a penal prison leaves upon its victim.
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 ON THE RAILROAD No man may serve a term of imprisonment in a modern prison and return to freedom on the same moral plane as he left it.
lifelongadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪˈflɔːŋ/
continuing through life
From this reading A man may fall, but he may rise again, provided he is saved from that lifelong branding which a penal prison leaves upon its victim.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading ON THE RAILROAD No man may serve a term of imprisonment in a modern prison and return to freedom on the same moral plane as he left it.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading ON THE RAILROAD No man may serve a term of imprisonment in a modern prison and return to freedom on the same moral plane as he left it.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading ON THE RAILROAD No man may serve a term of imprisonment in a modern prison and return to freedom on the same moral plane as he left it.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading ON THE RAILROAD No man may serve a term of imprisonment in a modern prison and return to freedom on the same moral plane as he left it.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Innocent or guilty the modern prison system is an invention which must rob its victim for ever of his confidence, his self-respect, almost of his hope.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading And it does neither of these things.
not any; not one
From this reading ON THE RAILROAD No man may serve a term of imprisonment in a modern prison and return to freedom on the same moral plane as he left it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE RAILROAD No man may serve a term of imprisonment in a modern prison and return to freedom on the same moral plane as he left it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE RAILROAD No man may serve a term of imprisonment in a modern prison and return to freedom on the same moral plane as he left it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Innocent or guilty the modern prison system is an invention which must rob its victim for ever of his confidence, his self-respect, almost of his hope.
penaladjectiveUS /ˈpiːnəl/
of or relating to punishment
From this reading A man may fall, but he may rise again, provided he is saved from that lifelong branding which a penal prison leaves upon its victim.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading ON THE RAILROAD No man may serve a term of imprisonment in a modern prison and return to freedom on the same moral plane as he left it.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading ON THE RAILROAD No man may serve a term of imprisonment in a modern prison and return to freedom on the same moral plane as he left it.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading It is an institution set up to protect the free citizen, and terrorize the wrong-doer into better ways.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading A man may fall, but he may rise again, provided he is saved from that lifelong branding which a penal prison leaves upon its victim.
RAILROADnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading ON THE RAILROAD No man may serve a term of imprisonment in a modern prison and return to freedom on the same moral plane as he left it.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading ON THE RAILROAD No man may serve a term of imprisonment in a modern prison and return to freedom on the same moral plane as he left it.
move upward
From this reading A man may fall, but he may rise again, provided he is saved from that lifelong branding which a penal prison leaves upon its victim.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading Innocent or guilty the modern prison system is an invention which must rob its victim for ever of his confidence, his self-respect, almost of his hope.
Identical; not different.
From this reading ON THE RAILROAD No man may serve a term of imprisonment in a modern prison and return to freedom on the same moral plane as he left it.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading A man may fall, but he may rise again, provided he is saved from that lifelong branding which a penal prison leaves upon its victim.
self-respectnounUS /ˌselfrɪˈspekt/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Innocent or guilty the modern prison system is an invention which must rob its victim for ever of his confidence, his self-respect, almost of his hope.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading ON THE RAILROAD No man may serve a term of imprisonment in a modern prison and return to freedom on the same moral plane as he left it.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It is an institution set up to protect the free citizen, and terrorize the wrong-doer into better ways.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading Innocent or guilty the modern prison system is an invention which must rob its victim for ever of his confidence, his self-respect, almost of his hope.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading ON THE RAILROAD No man may serve a term of imprisonment in a modern prison and return to freedom on the same moral plane as he left it.
terrorizeverbUS /ˈterəraɪz/
coerce by violence or with threats
From this reading It is an institution set up to protect the free citizen, and terrorize the wrong-doer into better ways.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A man may fall, but he may rise again, provided he is saved from that lifelong branding which a penal prison leaves upon its victim.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE RAILROAD No man may serve a term of imprisonment in a modern prison and return to freedom on the same moral plane as he left it.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading And it does neither of these things.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading And it does neither of these things.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON THE RAILROAD No man may serve a term of imprisonment in a modern prison and return to freedom on the same moral plane as he left it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It is an institution set up to protect the free citizen, and terrorize the wrong-doer into better ways.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A man may fall, but he may rise again, provided he is saved from that lifelong branding which a penal prison leaves upon its victim.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading A man may fall, but he may rise again, provided he is saved from that lifelong branding which a penal prison leaves upon its victim.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading It is an institution set up to protect the free citizen, and terrorize the wrong-doer into better ways.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A man may fall, but he may rise again, provided he is saved from that lifelong branding which a penal prison leaves upon its victim.
wrong-doer
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From this reading It is an institution set up to protect the free citizen, and terrorize the wrong-doer into better ways.
