used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At six-thirty he lock-stepped, with a long line of fellows, to a breakfast of hash, bread and coffee.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At six o'clock the rising gong sounded; David rolled out of his iron cot, washed himself at the faucet in his cell, and got into his striped trousers and striped jacket.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At six o'clock the rising gong sounded; David rolled out of his iron cot, washed himself at the faucet in his cell, and got into his striped trousers and striped jacket.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading At one he marched back to work; at half-past five he marched to his cell, where his supper of bread and coffee was thrust in to him through a wicket.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading At six-thirty he lock-stepped, with a long line of fellows, to a breakfast of hash, bread and coffee.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading At six-thirty he lock-stepped, with a long line of fellows, to a breakfast of hash, bread and coffee.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading At seven he marched to shoe factory or foundry, where he laboured till twelve, when the programme called him to dinner.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading At six o'clock the rising gong sounded; David rolled out of his iron cot, washed himself at the faucet in his cell, and got into his striped trousers and striped jacket.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading At six-thirty he lock-stepped, with a long line of fellows, to a breakfast of hash, bread and coffee.
gotten under control
From this reading DAVID RE-ENTERS THE WORLD The history of the next four years of David's life is contained in the daily programme of Croton Prison.
cotnounUS /kɑːt/
a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading At six o'clock the rising gong sounded; David rolled out of his iron cot, washed himself at the faucet in his cell, and got into his striped trousers and striped jacket.
Crotonnoun
grown in many varieties for their brightly colored foliage; widely cultivated as a houseplant
From this reading DAVID RE-ENTERS THE WORLD The history of the next four years of David's life is contained in the daily programme of Croton Prison.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading DAVID RE-ENTERS THE WORLD The history of the next four years of David's life is contained in the daily programme of Croton Prison.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading DAVID RE-ENTERS THE WORLD The history of the next four years of David's life is contained in the daily programme of Croton Prison.
David'snounUS /ˈdeɪvɪdz/
possessive form of “david” — patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading DAVID RE-ENTERS THE WORLD The history of the next four years of David's life is contained in the daily programme of Croton Prison.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading At seven he marched to shoe factory or foundry, where he laboured till twelve, when the programme called him to dinner.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading At seven he marched to shoe factory or foundry, where he laboured till twelve, when the programme called him to dinner.
faucetnounUS /ˈfɔːsət/
a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid from a reservoir
From this reading At six o'clock the rising gong sounded; David rolled out of his iron cot, washed himself at the faucet in his cell, and got into his striped trousers and striped jacket.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading At six-thirty he lock-stepped, with a long line of fellows, to a breakfast of hash, bread and coffee.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading At one he marched back to work; at half-past five he marched to his cell, where his supper of bread and coffee was thrust in to him through a wicket.
foundrynounUS /ˈfaʊndri/
factory where metal castings are produced
From this reading At seven he marched to shoe factory or foundry, where he laboured till twelve, when the programme called him to dinner.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading DAVID RE-ENTERS THE WORLD The history of the next four years of David's life is contained in the daily programme of Croton Prison.
gongnounUS /ɡɔːŋ/
a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick
From this reading At six o'clock the rising gong sounded; David rolled out of his iron cot, washed himself at the faucet in his cell, and got into his striped trousers and striped jacket.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading At six o'clock the rising gong sounded; David rolled out of his iron cot, washed himself at the faucet in his cell, and got into his striped trousers and striped jacket.
half-past
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From this reading At one he marched back to work; at half-past five he marched to his cell, where his supper of bread and coffee was thrust in to him through a wicket.
hashnounUS /hæʃ/
chopped meat mixed with potatoes and browned
From this reading At six-thirty he lock-stepped, with a long line of fellows, to a breakfast of hash, bread and coffee.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At six-thirty he lock-stepped, with a long line of fellows, to a breakfast of hash, bread and coffee.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At seven he marched to shoe factory or foundry, where he laboured till twelve, when the programme called him to dinner.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading At six o'clock the rising gong sounded; David rolled out of his iron cot, washed himself at the faucet in his cell, and got into his striped trousers and striped jacket.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At six o'clock the rising gong sounded; David rolled out of his iron cot, washed himself at the faucet in his cell, and got into his striped trousers and striped jacket.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading DAVID RE-ENTERS THE WORLD The history of the next four years of David's life is contained in the daily programme of Croton Prison.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DAVID RE-ENTERS THE WORLD The history of the next four years of David's life is contained in the daily programme of Croton Prison.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At six o'clock the rising gong sounded; David rolled out of his iron cot, washed himself at the faucet in his cell, and got into his striped trousers and striped jacket.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading At six o'clock the rising gong sounded; David rolled out of his iron cot, washed himself at the faucet in his cell, and got into his striped trousers and striped jacket.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DAVID RE-ENTERS THE WORLD The history of the next four years of David's life is contained in the daily programme of Croton Prison.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading At six o'clock the rising gong sounded; David rolled out of his iron cot, washed himself at the faucet in his cell, and got into his striped trousers and striped jacket.
labouredadjective
lacking natural ease
From this reading At seven he marched to shoe factory or foundry, where he laboured till twelve, when the programme called him to dinner.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading DAVID RE-ENTERS THE WORLD The history of the next four years of David's life is contained in the daily programme of Croton Prison.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading At six-thirty he lock-stepped, with a long line of fellows, to a breakfast of hash, bread and coffee.
lock-stepped
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From this reading At six-thirty he lock-stepped, with a long line of fellows, to a breakfast of hash, bread and coffee.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading At six-thirty he lock-stepped, with a long line of fellows, to a breakfast of hash, bread and coffee.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading At seven he marched to shoe factory or foundry, where he laboured till twelve, when the programme called him to dinner.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading DAVID RE-ENTERS THE WORLD The history of the next four years of David's life is contained in the daily programme of Croton Prison.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At six o'clock the rising gong sounded; David rolled out of his iron cot, washed himself at the faucet in his cell, and got into his striped trousers and striped jacket.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DAVID RE-ENTERS THE WORLD The history of the next four years of David's life is contained in the daily programme of Croton Prison.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At one he marched back to work; at half-past five he marched to his cell, where his supper of bread and coffee was thrust in to him through a wicket.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At seven he marched to shoe factory or foundry, where he laboured till twelve, when the programme called him to dinner.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At six o'clock the rising gong sounded; David rolled out of his iron cot, washed himself at the faucet in his cell, and got into his striped trousers and striped jacket.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading DAVID RE-ENTERS THE WORLD The history of the next four years of David's life is contained in the daily programme of Croton Prison.
programmenounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
From this reading DAVID RE-ENTERS THE WORLD The history of the next four years of David's life is contained in the daily programme of Croton Prison.
RE-ENTERS
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From this reading DAVID RE-ENTERS THE WORLD The history of the next four years of David's life is contained in the daily programme of Croton Prison.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading At six o'clock the rising gong sounded; David rolled out of his iron cot, washed himself at the faucet in his cell, and got into his striped trousers and striped jacket.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading At six o'clock the rising gong sounded; David rolled out of his iron cot, washed himself at the faucet in his cell, and got into his striped trousers and striped jacket.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading At seven he marched to shoe factory or foundry, where he laboured till twelve, when the programme called him to dinner.
shoenounUS /ʃuː/
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
From this reading At seven he marched to shoe factory or foundry, where he laboured till twelve, when the programme called him to dinner.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading At six o'clock the rising gong sounded; David rolled out of his iron cot, washed himself at the faucet in his cell, and got into his striped trousers and striped jacket.
six-thirty
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From this reading At six-thirty he lock-stepped, with a long line of fellows, to a breakfast of hash, bread and coffee.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading At six o'clock the rising gong sounded; David rolled out of his iron cot, washed himself at the faucet in his cell, and got into his striped trousers and striped jacket.
stripedadjectiveUS /straɪpt/
marked or decorated with stripes
From this reading At six o'clock the rising gong sounded; David rolled out of his iron cot, washed himself at the faucet in his cell, and got into his striped trousers and striped jacket.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading At one he marched back to work; at half-past five he marched to his cell, where his supper of bread and coffee was thrust in to him through a wicket.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DAVID RE-ENTERS THE WORLD The history of the next four years of David's life is contained in the daily programme of Croton Prison.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading At one he marched back to work; at half-past five he marched to his cell, where his supper of bread and coffee was thrust in to him through a wicket.
push forcefully
From this reading At one he marched back to work; at half-past five he marched to his cell, where his supper of bread and coffee was thrust in to him through a wicket.
up to a particular time
From this reading At seven he marched to shoe factory or foundry, where he laboured till twelve, when the programme called him to dinner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At six-thirty he lock-stepped, with a long line of fellows, to a breakfast of hash, bread and coffee.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading At six o'clock the rising gong sounded; David rolled out of his iron cot, washed himself at the faucet in his cell, and got into his striped trousers and striped jacket.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading At seven he marched to shoe factory or foundry, where he laboured till twelve, when the programme called him to dinner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At one he marched back to work; at half-past five he marched to his cell, where his supper of bread and coffee was thrust in to him through a wicket.
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading At six o'clock the rising gong sounded; David rolled out of his iron cot, washed himself at the faucet in his cell, and got into his striped trousers and striped jacket.
at the time that
From this reading At seven he marched to shoe factory or foundry, where he laboured till twelve, when the programme called him to dinner.
in or at the place that
From this reading At seven he marched to shoe factory or foundry, where he laboured till twelve, when the programme called him to dinner.
wicketnounUS /ˈwɪkət/
cricket equipment consisting of a set of three stumps topped by crosspieces; used in playing cricket
From this reading At one he marched back to work; at half-past five he marched to his cell, where his supper of bread and coffee was thrust in to him through a wicket.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At six-thirty he lock-stepped, with a long line of fellows, to a breakfast of hash, bread and coffee.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading At one he marched back to work; at half-past five he marched to his cell, where his supper of bread and coffee was thrust in to him through a wicket.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading DAVID RE-ENTERS THE WORLD The history of the next four years of David's life is contained in the daily programme of Croton Prison.
a late time of life
From this reading DAVID RE-ENTERS THE WORLD The history of the next four years of David's life is contained in the daily programme of Croton Prison.
