Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading For my own part, I had never seen a prison, and, like the majority of my brethren, had given myself little concern to enquire what was the condition of those who committed offence against, or became obnoxious to suspicion from, the community.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading To me every thing was new,--the massy doors, the resounding locks, the gloomy passages, the grated windows, and the characteristic looks of the keepers, accustomed to reject every petition, and to steel their hearts against feeling and pity.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading For my own part, I had never seen a prison, and, like the majority of my brethren, had given myself little concern to enquire what was the condition of those who committed offence against, or became obnoxious to suspicion from, the community.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading For my own part, I had never seen a prison, and, like the majority of my brethren, had given myself little concern to enquire what was the condition of those who committed offence against, or became obnoxious to suspicion from, the community.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It is impossible to describe the sort of squalidness and filth with which these mansions are distinguished.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Curiosity, and a sense of my situation, induced me to fix my eyes on the faces of these men; but in a few minutes I drew them away with unconquerable loathing.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading For my own part, I had never seen a prison, and, like the majority of my brethren, had given myself little concern to enquire what was the condition of those who committed offence against, or became obnoxious to suspicion from, the community.

(plural) the lay members of a male religious order

From this reading For my own part, I had never seen a prison, and, like the majority of my brethren, had given myself little concern to enquire what was the condition of those who committed offence against, or became obnoxious to suspicion from, the community.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Curiosity, and a sense of my situation, induced me to fix my eyes on the faces of these men; but in a few minutes I drew them away with unconquerable loathing.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading To me every thing was new,--the massy doors, the resounding locks, the gloomy passages, the grated windows, and the characteristic looks of the keepers, accustomed to reject every petition, and to steel their hearts against feeling and pity.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading For my own part, I had never seen a prison, and, like the majority of my brethren, had given myself little concern to enquire what was the condition of those who committed offence against, or became obnoxious to suspicion from, the community.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading For my own part, I had never seen a prison, and, like the majority of my brethren, had given myself little concern to enquire what was the condition of those who committed offence against, or became obnoxious to suspicion from, the community.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading Oh, how enviable is the most tottering shed under which the labourer retires to rest, compared with the residence of these walls!

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading For my own part, I had never seen a prison, and, like the majority of my brethren, had given myself little concern to enquire what was the condition of those who committed offence against, or became obnoxious to suspicion from, the community.

a state at a particular time

From this reading For my own part, I had never seen a prison, and, like the majority of my brethren, had given myself little concern to enquire what was the condition of those who committed offence against, or became obnoxious to suspicion from, the community.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading Curiosity, and a sense of my situation, induced me to fix my eyes on the faces of these men; but in a few minutes I drew them away with unconquerable loathing.

give a description of

From this reading It is impossible to describe the sort of squalidness and filth with which these mansions are distinguished.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading It is impossible to describe the sort of squalidness and filth with which these mansions are distinguished.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading To me every thing was new,--the massy doors, the resounding locks, the gloomy passages, the grated windows, and the characteristic looks of the keepers, accustomed to reject every petition, and to steel their hearts against feeling and pity.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Curiosity, and a sense of my situation, induced me to fix my eyes on the faces of these men; but in a few minutes I drew them away with unconquerable loathing.

address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading For my own part, I had never seen a prison, and, like the majority of my brethren, had given myself little concern to enquire what was the condition of those who committed offence against, or became obnoxious to suspicion from, the community.

causing envy

From this reading Oh, how enviable is the most tottering shed under which the labourer retires to rest, compared with the residence of these walls!

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading To me every thing was new,--the massy doors, the resounding locks, the gloomy passages, the grated windows, and the characteristic looks of the keepers, accustomed to reject every petition, and to steel their hearts against feeling and pity.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Curiosity, and a sense of my situation, induced me to fix my eyes on the faces of these men; but in a few minutes I drew them away with unconquerable loathing.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Curiosity, and a sense of my situation, induced me to fix my eyes on the faces of these men; but in a few minutes I drew them away with unconquerable loathing.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading To me every thing was new,--the massy doors, the resounding locks, the gloomy passages, the grated windows, and the characteristic looks of the keepers, accustomed to reject every petition, and to steel their hearts against feeling and pity.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Curiosity, and a sense of my situation, induced me to fix my eyes on the faces of these men; but in a few minutes I drew them away with unconquerable loathing.

any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasant

From this reading It is impossible to describe the sort of squalidness and filth with which these mansions are distinguished.

restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading Curiosity, and a sense of my situation, induced me to fix my eyes on the faces of these men; but in a few minutes I drew them away with unconquerable loathing.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For my own part, I had never seen a prison, and, like the majority of my brethren, had given myself little concern to enquire what was the condition of those who committed offence against, or became obnoxious to suspicion from, the community.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading For my own part, I had never seen a prison, and, like the majority of my brethren, had given myself little concern to enquire what was the condition of those who committed offence against, or became obnoxious to suspicion from, the community.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading For my own part, I had never seen a prison, and, like the majority of my brethren, had given myself little concern to enquire what was the condition of those who committed offence against, or became obnoxious to suspicion from, the community.

depressingly dark

From this reading To me every thing was new,--the massy doors, the resounding locks, the gloomy passages, the grated windows, and the characteristic looks of the keepers, accustomed to reject every petition, and to steel their hearts against feeling and pity.

past form of “grate” — furnish with a grate

From this reading To me every thing was new,--the massy doors, the resounding locks, the gloomy passages, the grated windows, and the characteristic looks of the keepers, accustomed to reject every petition, and to steel their hearts against feeling and pity.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading For my own part, I had never seen a prison, and, like the majority of my brethren, had given myself little concern to enquire what was the condition of those who committed offence against, or became obnoxious to suspicion from, the community.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading To me every thing was new,--the massy doors, the resounding locks, the gloomy passages, the grated windows, and the characteristic looks of the keepers, accustomed to reject every petition, and to steel their hearts against feeling and pity.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Oh, how enviable is the most tottering shed under which the labourer retires to rest, compared with the residence of these walls!

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading For my own part, I had never seen a prison, and, like the majority of my brethren, had given myself little concern to enquire what was the condition of those who committed offence against, or became obnoxious to suspicion from, the community.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading It is impossible to describe the sort of squalidness and filth with which these mansions are distinguished.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Curiosity, and a sense of my situation, induced me to fix my eyes on the faces of these men; but in a few minutes I drew them away with unconquerable loathing.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading Curiosity, and a sense of my situation, induced me to fix my eyes on the faces of these men; but in a few minutes I drew them away with unconquerable loathing.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Oh, how enviable is the most tottering shed under which the labourer retires to rest, compared with the residence of these walls!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is impossible to describe the sort of squalidness and filth with which these mansions are distinguished.

plural of “keeper” — someone in charge of other people

From this reading To me every thing was new,--the massy doors, the resounding locks, the gloomy passages, the grated windows, and the characteristic looks of the keepers, accustomed to reject every petition, and to steel their hearts against feeling and pity.

someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor

From this reading Oh, how enviable is the most tottering shed under which the labourer retires to rest, compared with the residence of these walls!

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading For my own part, I had never seen a prison, and, like the majority of my brethren, had given myself little concern to enquire what was the condition of those who committed offence against, or became obnoxious to suspicion from, the community.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading For my own part, I had never seen a prison, and, like the majority of my brethren, had given myself little concern to enquire what was the condition of those who committed offence against, or became obnoxious to suspicion from, the community.

hate coupled with disgust

From this reading Curiosity, and a sense of my situation, induced me to fix my eyes on the faces of these men; but in a few minutes I drew them away with unconquerable loathing.

plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed

From this reading To me every thing was new,--the massy doors, the resounding locks, the gloomy passages, the grated windows, and the characteristic looks of the keepers, accustomed to reject every petition, and to steel their hearts against feeling and pity.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading To me every thing was new,--the massy doors, the resounding locks, the gloomy passages, the grated windows, and the characteristic looks of the keepers, accustomed to reject every petition, and to steel their hearts against feeling and pity.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading For my own part, I had never seen a prison, and, like the majority of my brethren, had given myself little concern to enquire what was the condition of those who committed offence against, or became obnoxious to suspicion from, the community.

plural of “mansion” — (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading It is impossible to describe the sort of squalidness and filth with which these mansions are distinguished.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading To me every thing was new,--the massy doors, the resounding locks, the gloomy passages, the grated windows, and the characteristic looks of the keepers, accustomed to reject every petition, and to steel their hearts against feeling and pity.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading To me every thing was new,--the massy doors, the resounding locks, the gloomy passages, the grated windows, and the characteristic looks of the keepers, accustomed to reject every petition, and to steel their hearts against feeling and pity.

the force of workers available

From this reading Curiosity, and a sense of my situation, induced me to fix my eyes on the faces of these men; but in a few minutes I drew them away with unconquerable loathing.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Curiosity, and a sense of my situation, induced me to fix my eyes on the faces of these men; but in a few minutes I drew them away with unconquerable loathing.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Oh, how enviable is the most tottering shed under which the labourer retires to rest, compared with the residence of these walls!

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading For my own part, I had never seen a prison, and, like the majority of my brethren, had given myself little concern to enquire what was the condition of those who committed offence against, or became obnoxious to suspicion from, the community.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading For my own part, I had never seen a prison, and, like the majority of my brethren, had given myself little concern to enquire what was the condition of those who committed offence against, or became obnoxious to suspicion from, the community.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading For my own part, I had never seen a prison, and, like the majority of my brethren, had given myself little concern to enquire what was the condition of those who committed offence against, or became obnoxious to suspicion from, the community.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading To me every thing was new,--the massy doors, the resounding locks, the gloomy passages, the grated windows, and the characteristic looks of the keepers, accustomed to reject every petition, and to steel their hearts against feeling and pity.

causing disapproval or protest

From this reading For my own part, I had never seen a prison, and, like the majority of my brethren, had given myself little concern to enquire what was the condition of those who committed offence against, or became obnoxious to suspicion from, the community.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For my own part, I had never seen a prison, and, like the majority of my brethren, had given myself little concern to enquire what was the condition of those who committed offence against, or became obnoxious to suspicion from, the community.

the action of attacking an enemy

From this reading For my own part, I had never seen a prison, and, like the majority of my brethren, had given myself little concern to enquire what was the condition of those who committed offence against, or became obnoxious to suspicion from, the community.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading Oh, how enviable is the most tottering shed under which the labourer retires to rest, compared with the residence of these walls!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Curiosity, and a sense of my situation, induced me to fix my eyes on the faces of these men; but in a few minutes I drew them away with unconquerable loathing.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading For my own part, I had never seen a prison, and, like the majority of my brethren, had given myself little concern to enquire what was the condition of those who committed offence against, or became obnoxious to suspicion from, the community.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading For my own part, I had never seen a prison, and, like the majority of my brethren, had given myself little concern to enquire what was the condition of those who committed offence against, or became obnoxious to suspicion from, the community.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading For my own part, I had never seen a prison, and, like the majority of my brethren, had given myself little concern to enquire what was the condition of those who committed offence against, or became obnoxious to suspicion from, the community.

plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading To me every thing was new,--the massy doors, the resounding locks, the gloomy passages, the grated windows, and the characteristic looks of the keepers, accustomed to reject every petition, and to steel their hearts against feeling and pity.

a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority

From this reading To me every thing was new,--the massy doors, the resounding locks, the gloomy passages, the grated windows, and the characteristic looks of the keepers, accustomed to reject every petition, and to steel their hearts against feeling and pity.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading To me every thing was new,--the massy doors, the resounding locks, the gloomy passages, the grated windows, and the characteristic looks of the keepers, accustomed to reject every petition, and to steel their hearts against feeling and pity.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading For my own part, I had never seen a prison, and, like the majority of my brethren, had given myself little concern to enquire what was the condition of those who committed offence against, or became obnoxious to suspicion from, the community.

refuse to accept or acknowledge

From this reading To me every thing was new,--the massy doors, the resounding locks, the gloomy passages, the grated windows, and the characteristic looks of the keepers, accustomed to reject every petition, and to steel their hearts against feeling and pity.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Oh, how enviable is the most tottering shed under which the labourer retires to rest, compared with the residence of these walls!

characterized by resonance

From this reading To me every thing was new,--the massy doors, the resounding locks, the gloomy passages, the grated windows, and the characteristic looks of the keepers, accustomed to reject every petition, and to steel their hearts against feeling and pity.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Oh, how enviable is the most tottering shed under which the labourer retires to rest, compared with the residence of these walls!

third-person singular of “retire” — go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position

From this reading Oh, how enviable is the most tottering shed under which the labourer retires to rest, compared with the residence of these walls!

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading For my own part, I had never seen a prison, and, like the majority of my brethren, had given myself little concern to enquire what was the condition of those who committed offence against, or became obnoxious to suspicion from, the community.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Curiosity, and a sense of my situation, induced me to fix my eyes on the faces of these men; but in a few minutes I drew them away with unconquerable loathing.

get rid of

From this reading Oh, how enviable is the most tottering shed under which the labourer retires to rest, compared with the residence of these walls!

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Curiosity, and a sense of my situation, induced me to fix my eyes on the faces of these men; but in a few minutes I drew them away with unconquerable loathing.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading It is impossible to describe the sort of squalidness and filth with which these mansions are distinguished.

sordid dirtiness

From this reading It is impossible to describe the sort of squalidness and filth with which these mansions are distinguished.

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading To me every thing was new,--the massy doors, the resounding locks, the gloomy passages, the grated windows, and the characteristic looks of the keepers, accustomed to reject every petition, and to steel their hearts against feeling and pity.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading For my own part, I had never seen a prison, and, like the majority of my brethren, had given myself little concern to enquire what was the condition of those who committed offence against, or became obnoxious to suspicion from, the community.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading For my own part, I had never seen a prison, and, like the majority of my brethren, had given myself little concern to enquire what was the condition of those who committed offence against, or became obnoxious to suspicion from, the community.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading To me every thing was new,--the massy doors, the resounding locks, the gloomy passages, the grated windows, and the characteristic looks of the keepers, accustomed to reject every petition, and to steel their hearts against feeling and pity.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Curiosity, and a sense of my situation, induced me to fix my eyes on the faces of these men; but in a few minutes I drew them away with unconquerable loathing.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Oh, how enviable is the most tottering shed under which the labourer retires to rest, compared with the residence of these walls!

a special situation

From this reading To me every thing was new,--the massy doors, the resounding locks, the gloomy passages, the grated windows, and the characteristic looks of the keepers, accustomed to reject every petition, and to steel their hearts against feeling and pity.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading For my own part, I had never seen a prison, and, like the majority of my brethren, had given myself little concern to enquire what was the condition of those who committed offence against, or became obnoxious to suspicion from, the community.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading For my own part, I had never seen a prison, and, like the majority of my brethren, had given myself little concern to enquire what was the condition of those who committed offence against, or became obnoxious to suspicion from, the community.

unsteady in gait as from infirmity or old age

From this reading Oh, how enviable is the most tottering shed under which the labourer retires to rest, compared with the residence of these walls!

not capable of being conquered or vanquished or overcome

From this reading Curiosity, and a sense of my situation, induced me to fix my eyes on the faces of these men; but in a few minutes I drew them away with unconquerable loathing.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Oh, how enviable is the most tottering shed under which the labourer retires to rest, compared with the residence of these walls!

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Oh, how enviable is the most tottering shed under which the labourer retires to rest, compared with the residence of these walls!

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading For my own part, I had never seen a prison, and, like the majority of my brethren, had given myself little concern to enquire what was the condition of those who committed offence against, or became obnoxious to suspicion from, the community.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading For my own part, I had never seen a prison, and, like the majority of my brethren, had given myself little concern to enquire what was the condition of those who committed offence against, or became obnoxious to suspicion from, the community.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Oh, how enviable is the most tottering shed under which the labourer retires to rest, compared with the residence of these walls!

which person or people

From this reading For my own part, I had never seen a prison, and, like the majority of my brethren, had given myself little concern to enquire what was the condition of those who committed offence against, or became obnoxious to suspicion from, the community.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading To me every thing was new,--the massy doors, the resounding locks, the gloomy passages, the grated windows, and the characteristic looks of the keepers, accustomed to reject every petition, and to steel their hearts against feeling and pity.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Oh, how enviable is the most tottering shed under which the labourer retires to rest, compared with the residence of these walls!