used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Every precaution was multiplied; no knife, no fork was permitted for my meals; the strait-waistcoat, a kind of coarse canvas sack, imprisoned my arms.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was to be with them for six or seven weeks, and it was their duty to deliver me safe and sound to the executioner.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Every precaution was multiplied; no knife, no fork was permitted for my meals; the strait-waistcoat, a kind of coarse canvas sack, imprisoned my arms.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading SCARCELY had I arrived when I was seized in its iron embraces.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I was to be with them for six or seven weeks, and it was their duty to deliver me safe and sound to the executioner.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading Every precaution was multiplied; no knife, no fork was permitted for my meals; the strait-waistcoat, a kind of coarse canvas sack, imprisoned my arms.
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading Every precaution was multiplied; no knife, no fork was permitted for my meals; the strait-waistcoat, a kind of coarse canvas sack, imprisoned my arms.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For the first few days they treated me with a tenderness that had something revolting in it.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading I was to be with them for six or seven weeks, and it was their duty to deliver me safe and sound to the executioner.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading I was to be with them for six or seven weeks, and it was their duty to deliver me safe and sound to the executioner.
embracesnounUS /emˈbreɪsɪz/
plural of “embrace” — the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
From this reading SCARCELY had I arrived when I was seized in its iron embraces.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every precaution was multiplied; no knife, no fork was permitted for my meals; the strait-waistcoat, a kind of coarse canvas sack, imprisoned my arms.
executionernounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃənər/
an official who inflicts capital punishment in pursuit of a warrant
From this reading I was to be with them for six or seven weeks, and it was their duty to deliver me safe and sound to the executioner.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For the first few days they treated me with a tenderness that had something revolting in it.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first few days they treated me with a tenderness that had something revolting in it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Every precaution was multiplied; no knife, no fork was permitted for my meals; the strait-waistcoat, a kind of coarse canvas sack, imprisoned my arms.
forknounUS /fɔːrk/
cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading Every precaution was multiplied; no knife, no fork was permitted for my meals; the strait-waistcoat, a kind of coarse canvas sack, imprisoned my arms.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SCARCELY had I arrived when I was seized in its iron embraces.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SCARCELY had I arrived when I was seized in its iron embraces.
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading Every precaution was multiplied; no knife, no fork was permitted for my meals; the strait-waistcoat, a kind of coarse canvas sack, imprisoned my arms.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SCARCELY had I arrived when I was seized in its iron embraces.
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 SCARCELY had I arrived when I was seized in its iron embraces.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I was to be with them for six or seven weeks, and it was their duty to deliver me safe and sound to the executioner.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading SCARCELY had I arrived when I was seized in its iron embraces.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Every precaution was multiplied; no knife, no fork was permitted for my meals; the strait-waistcoat, a kind of coarse canvas sack, imprisoned my arms.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading Every precaution was multiplied; no knife, no fork was permitted for my meals; the strait-waistcoat, a kind of coarse canvas sack, imprisoned my arms.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading They were responsible for my life.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was to be with them for six or seven weeks, and it was their duty to deliver me safe and sound to the executioner.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Every precaution was multiplied; no knife, no fork was permitted for my meals; the strait-waistcoat, a kind of coarse canvas sack, imprisoned my arms.
multipliedadjectiveUS /ˈmʌltəplaɪd/
greatly increased as by multiplication
From this reading Every precaution was multiplied; no knife, no fork was permitted for my meals; the strait-waistcoat, a kind of coarse canvas sack, imprisoned my arms.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Every precaution was multiplied; no knife, no fork was permitted for my meals; the strait-waistcoat, a kind of coarse canvas sack, imprisoned my arms.
not any; not one
From this reading Every precaution was multiplied; no knife, no fork was permitted for my meals; the strait-waistcoat, a kind of coarse canvas sack, imprisoned my arms.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Every precaution was multiplied; no knife, no fork was permitted for my meals; the strait-waistcoat, a kind of coarse canvas sack, imprisoned my arms.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I was to be with them for six or seven weeks, and it was their duty to deliver me safe and sound to the executioner.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Every precaution was multiplied; no knife, no fork was permitted for my meals; the strait-waistcoat, a kind of coarse canvas sack, imprisoned my arms.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading Every precaution was multiplied; no knife, no fork was permitted for my meals; the strait-waistcoat, a kind of coarse canvas sack, imprisoned my arms.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading They were responsible for my life.
revoltingadjectiveUS /riˈvoʊltɪŋ/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading For the first few days they treated me with a tenderness that had something revolting in it.
sacknounUS /sæk/
a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
From this reading Every precaution was multiplied; no knife, no fork was permitted for my meals; the strait-waistcoat, a kind of coarse canvas sack, imprisoned my arms.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading I was to be with them for six or seven weeks, and it was their duty to deliver me safe and sound to the executioner.
only a very short time before
From this reading SCARCELY had I arrived when I was seized in its iron embraces.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading SCARCELY had I arrived when I was seized in its iron embraces.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading I was to be with them for six or seven weeks, and it was their duty to deliver me safe and sound to the executioner.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading I was to be with them for six or seven weeks, and it was their duty to deliver me safe and sound to the executioner.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading For the first few days they treated me with a tenderness that had something revolting in it.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading I was to be with them for six or seven weeks, and it was their duty to deliver me safe and sound to the executioner.
strait-waistcoat
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From this reading Every precaution was multiplied; no knife, no fork was permitted for my meals; the strait-waistcoat, a kind of coarse canvas sack, imprisoned my arms.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading For the first few days they treated me with a tenderness that had something revolting in it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For the first few days they treated me with a tenderness that had something revolting in it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Every precaution was multiplied; no knife, no fork was permitted for my meals; the strait-waistcoat, a kind of coarse canvas sack, imprisoned my arms.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I was to be with them for six or seven weeks, and it was their duty to deliver me safe and sound to the executioner.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I was to be with them for six or seven weeks, and it was their duty to deliver me safe and sound to the executioner.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were responsible for my life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was to be with them for six or seven weeks, and it was their duty to deliver me safe and sound to the executioner.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading For the first few days they treated me with a tenderness that had something revolting in it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SCARCELY had I arrived when I was seized in its iron embraces.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading I was to be with them for six or seven weeks, and it was their duty to deliver me safe and sound to the executioner.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were responsible for my life.
at the time that
From this reading SCARCELY had I arrived when I was seized in its iron embraces.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was to be with them for six or seven weeks, and it was their duty to deliver me safe and sound to the executioner.
