touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It brought one thing forcibly to their minds; that because these people had committed some crime, or some wrong against society, they were still human beings, and were worthy of being treated as men and women.
(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 John related to them that various governments had tried the plan of sending convicts to some foreign lands, and placing them in situations where they might work out their own salvation; that all such efforts were successful, where real opportunities were bestowed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It brought one thing forcibly to their minds; that because these people had committed some crime, or some wrong against society, they were still human beings, and were worthy of being treated as men and women.
any thing at all
From this reading It was so different from anything they had been led to expect.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The idea is," remarked John, "that they are banished from the society in which they resided, or in which they were raised, for the purpose of helping them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It brought one thing forcibly to their minds; that because these people had committed some crime, or some wrong against society, they were still human beings, and were worthy of being treated as men and women.
banishedverbUS /ˈbænɪʃt/
past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group
From this reading "The idea is," remarked John, "that they are banished from the society in which they resided, or in which they were raised, for the purpose of helping them.
for the reason that
From this reading It brought one thing forcibly to their minds; that because these people had committed some crime, or some wrong against society, they were still human beings, and were worthy of being treated as men and women.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was so different from anything they had been led to expect.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It brought one thing forcibly to their minds; that because these people had committed some crime, or some wrong against society, they were still human beings, and were worthy of being treated as men and women.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading It brought one thing forcibly to their minds; that because these people had committed some crime, or some wrong against society, they were still human beings, and were worthy of being treated as men and women.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading John related to them that various governments had tried the plan of sending convicts to some foreign lands, and placing them in situations where they might work out their own salvation; that all such efforts were successful, where real opportunities were bestowed.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading SAVAGE MARRIAGE CUSTOMS It was impossible to describe the effect of these revelations on the boys.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It brought one thing forcibly to their minds; that because these people had committed some crime, or some wrong against society, they were still human beings, and were worthy of being treated as men and women.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading It brought one thing forcibly to their minds; that because these people had committed some crime, or some wrong against society, they were still human beings, and were worthy of being treated as men and women.
convictsnounUS /ˈkɑːnvɪkts/
plural of “convict” — a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
From this reading John related to them that various governments had tried the plan of sending convicts to some foreign lands, and placing them in situations where they might work out their own salvation; that all such efforts were successful, where real opportunities were bestowed.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading It brought one thing forcibly to their minds; that because these people had committed some crime, or some wrong against society, they were still human beings, and were worthy of being treated as men and women.
CUSTOMSnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading SAVAGE MARRIAGE CUSTOMS It was impossible to describe the effect of these revelations on the boys.
give a description of
From this reading SAVAGE MARRIAGE CUSTOMS It was impossible to describe the effect of these revelations on the boys.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It was so different from anything they had been led to expect.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading SAVAGE MARRIAGE CUSTOMS It was impossible to describe the effect of these revelations on the boys.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading John related to them that various governments had tried the plan of sending convicts to some foreign lands, and placing them in situations where they might work out their own salvation; that all such efforts were successful, where real opportunities were bestowed.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading It was so different from anything they had been led to expect.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "The idea is," remarked John, "that they are banished from the society in which they resided, or in which they were raised, for the purpose of helping them.
forciblyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrsəbli/
in a forcible manner
From this reading It brought one thing forcibly to their minds; that because these people had committed some crime, or some wrong against society, they were still human beings, and were worthy of being treated as men and women.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading John related to them that various governments had tried the plan of sending convicts to some foreign lands, and placing them in situations where they might work out their own salvation; that all such efforts were successful, where real opportunities were bestowed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was so different from anything they had been led to expect.
governmentsnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənts/
plural of “government” — the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading John related to them that various governments had tried the plan of sending convicts to some foreign lands, and placing them in situations where they might work out their own salvation; that all such efforts were successful, where real opportunities were bestowed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was so different from anything they had been led to expect.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading "The idea is," remarked John, "that they are banished from the society in which they resided, or in which they were raised, for the purpose of helping them.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading It brought one thing forcibly to their minds; that because these people had committed some crime, or some wrong against society, they were still human beings, and were worthy of being treated as men and women.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "The idea is," remarked John, "that they are banished from the society in which they resided, or in which they were raised, for the purpose of helping them.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading SAVAGE MARRIAGE CUSTOMS It was impossible to describe the effect of these revelations on the boys.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading John related to them that various governments had tried the plan of sending convicts to some foreign lands, and placing them in situations where they might work out their own salvation; that all such efforts were successful, where real opportunities were bestowed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The idea is," remarked John, "that they are banished from the society in which they resided, or in which they were raised, for the purpose of helping them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SAVAGE MARRIAGE CUSTOMS It was impossible to describe the effect of these revelations on the boys.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John related to them that various governments had tried the plan of sending convicts to some foreign lands, and placing them in situations where they might work out their own salvation; that all such efforts were successful, where real opportunities were bestowed.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading John related to them that various governments had tried the plan of sending convicts to some foreign lands, and placing them in situations where they might work out their own salvation; that all such efforts were successful, where real opportunities were bestowed.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading It was so different from anything they had been led to expect.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading SAVAGE MARRIAGE CUSTOMS It was impossible to describe the effect of these revelations on the boys.
the force of workers available
From this reading It brought one thing forcibly to their minds; that because these people had committed some crime, or some wrong against society, they were still human beings, and were worthy of being treated as men and women.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading John related to them that various governments had tried the plan of sending convicts to some foreign lands, and placing them in situations where they might work out their own salvation; that all such efforts were successful, where real opportunities were bestowed.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading It brought one thing forcibly to their minds; that because these people had committed some crime, or some wrong against society, they were still human beings, and were worthy of being treated as men and women.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SAVAGE MARRIAGE CUSTOMS It was impossible to describe the effect of these revelations on the boys.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SAVAGE MARRIAGE CUSTOMS It was impossible to describe the effect of these revelations on the boys.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It brought one thing forcibly to their minds; that because these people had committed some crime, or some wrong against society, they were still human beings, and were worthy of being treated as men and women.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading John related to them that various governments had tried the plan of sending convicts to some foreign lands, and placing them in situations where they might work out their own salvation; that all such efforts were successful, where real opportunities were bestowed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It brought one thing forcibly to their minds; that because these people had committed some crime, or some wrong against society, they were still human beings, and were worthy of being treated as men and women.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading John related to them that various governments had tried the plan of sending convicts to some foreign lands, and placing them in situations where they might work out their own salvation; that all such efforts were successful, where real opportunities were bestowed.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading John related to them that various governments had tried the plan of sending convicts to some foreign lands, and placing them in situations where they might work out their own salvation; that all such efforts were successful, where real opportunities were bestowed.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It brought one thing forcibly to their minds; that because these people had committed some crime, or some wrong against society, they were still human beings, and were worthy of being treated as men and women.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading John related to them that various governments had tried the plan of sending convicts to some foreign lands, and placing them in situations where they might work out their own salvation; that all such efforts were successful, where real opportunities were bestowed.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading John related to them that various governments had tried the plan of sending convicts to some foreign lands, and placing them in situations where they might work out their own salvation; that all such efforts were successful, where real opportunities were bestowed.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "The idea is," remarked John, "that they are banished from the society in which they resided, or in which they were raised, for the purpose of helping them.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading "The idea is," remarked John, "that they are banished from the society in which they resided, or in which they were raised, for the purpose of helping them.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading John related to them that various governments had tried the plan of sending convicts to some foreign lands, and placing them in situations where they might work out their own salvation; that all such efforts were successful, where real opportunities were bestowed.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading John related to them that various governments had tried the plan of sending convicts to some foreign lands, and placing them in situations where they might work out their own salvation; that all such efforts were successful, where real opportunities were bestowed.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "The idea is," remarked John, "that they are banished from the society in which they resided, or in which they were raised, for the purpose of helping them.
residedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading "The idea is," remarked John, "that they are banished from the society in which they resided, or in which they were raised, for the purpose of helping them.
revelationsnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “revelation” — the speech act of making something evident
From this reading SAVAGE MARRIAGE CUSTOMS It was impossible to describe the effect of these revelations on the boys.
salvationnounUS /sælˈveɪʃən/
(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
From this reading John related to them that various governments had tried the plan of sending convicts to some foreign lands, and placing them in situations where they might work out their own salvation; that all such efforts were successful, where real opportunities were bestowed.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading SAVAGE MARRIAGE CUSTOMS It was impossible to describe the effect of these revelations on the boys.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading John related to them that various governments had tried the plan of sending convicts to some foreign lands, and placing them in situations where they might work out their own salvation; that all such efforts were successful, where real opportunities were bestowed.
situationsnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “situation” — the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading John related to them that various governments had tried the plan of sending convicts to some foreign lands, and placing them in situations where they might work out their own salvation; that all such efforts were successful, where real opportunities were bestowed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was so different from anything they had been led to expect.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading It brought one thing forcibly to their minds; that because these people had committed some crime, or some wrong against society, they were still human beings, and were worthy of being treated as men and women.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It brought one thing forcibly to their minds; that because these people had committed some crime, or some wrong against society, they were still human beings, and were worthy of being treated as men and women.
not in physical motion
From this reading It brought one thing forcibly to their minds; that because these people had committed some crime, or some wrong against society, they were still human beings, and were worthy of being treated as men and women.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading John related to them that various governments had tried the plan of sending convicts to some foreign lands, and placing them in situations where they might work out their own salvation; that all such efforts were successful, where real opportunities were bestowed.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading John related to them that various governments had tried the plan of sending convicts to some foreign lands, and placing them in situations where they might work out their own salvation; that all such efforts were successful, where real opportunities were bestowed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It brought one thing forcibly to their minds; that because these people had committed some crime, or some wrong against society, they were still human beings, and were worthy of being treated as men and women.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SAVAGE MARRIAGE CUSTOMS It was impossible to describe the effect of these revelations on the boys.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It brought one thing forcibly to their minds; that because these people had committed some crime, or some wrong against society, they were still human beings, and were worthy of being treated as men and women.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading John related to them that various governments had tried the plan of sending convicts to some foreign lands, and placing them in situations where they might work out their own salvation; that all such efforts were successful, where real opportunities were bestowed.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading SAVAGE MARRIAGE CUSTOMS It was impossible to describe the effect of these revelations on the boys.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was so different from anything they had been led to expect.
a special situation
From this reading It brought one thing forcibly to their minds; that because these people had committed some crime, or some wrong against society, they were still human beings, and were worthy of being treated as men and women.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SAVAGE MARRIAGE CUSTOMS It was impossible to describe the effect of these revelations on the boys.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading It brought one thing forcibly to their minds; that because these people had committed some crime, or some wrong against society, they were still human beings, and were worthy of being treated as men and women.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading John related to them that various governments had tried the plan of sending convicts to some foreign lands, and placing them in situations where they might work out their own salvation; that all such efforts were successful, where real opportunities were bestowed.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading John related to them that various governments had tried the plan of sending convicts to some foreign lands, and placing them in situations where they might work out their own salvation; that all such efforts were successful, where real opportunities were bestowed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SAVAGE MARRIAGE CUSTOMS It was impossible to describe the effect of these revelations on the boys.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It brought one thing forcibly to their minds; that because these people had committed some crime, or some wrong against society, they were still human beings, and were worthy of being treated as men and women.
in or at the place that
From this reading John related to them that various governments had tried the plan of sending convicts to some foreign lands, and placing them in situations where they might work out their own salvation; that all such efforts were successful, where real opportunities were bestowed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "The idea is," remarked John, "that they are banished from the society in which they resided, or in which they were raised, for the purpose of helping them.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It brought one thing forcibly to their minds; that because these people had committed some crime, or some wrong against society, they were still human beings, and were worthy of being treated as men and women.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading John related to them that various governments had tried the plan of sending convicts to some foreign lands, and placing them in situations where they might work out their own salvation; that all such efforts were successful, where real opportunities were bestowed.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading It brought one thing forcibly to their minds; that because these people had committed some crime, or some wrong against society, they were still human beings, and were worthy of being treated as men and women.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading It brought one thing forcibly to their minds; that because these people had committed some crime, or some wrong against society, they were still human beings, and were worthy of being treated as men and women.
