used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Visits are only permitted between two and four o’clock, and as everybody comes about the same hour, the babel that ensues may be readily conceived.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
(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 Solicitors are permitted to consult with their clients in glass boxes, where all can be seen but nothing heard.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
alterationnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃən/
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading As, moreover, we are untried, and consequently innocent, people, these restrictions as to time and numbers are clearly unjust, and merit alteration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading VISITS at Newgate are made under great disadvantage, and have not even the recommendation of privacy.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading VISITS at Newgate are made under great disadvantage, and have not even the recommendation of privacy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading VISITS at Newgate are made under great disadvantage, and have not even the recommendation of privacy.
babelnounUS /ˈbæbəl/
(Genesis 11:1-11) a tower built by Noah's descendants (probably in Babylon) who intended it to reach up to heaven; God foiled them by confusing their language so they could no longer understand one another
From this reading Visits are only permitted between two and four o’clock, and as everybody comes about the same hour, the babel that ensues may be readily conceived.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Visits are only permitted between two and four o’clock, and as everybody comes about the same hour, the babel that ensues may be readily conceived.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Visits are only permitted between two and four o’clock, and as everybody comes about the same hour, the babel that ensues may be readily conceived.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Solicitors are permitted to consult with their clients in glass boxes, where all can be seen but nothing heard.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Solicitors are permitted to consult with their clients in glass boxes, where all can be seen but nothing heard.
without doubt or question
From this reading As, moreover, we are untried, and consequently innocent, people, these restrictions as to time and numbers are clearly unjust, and merit alteration.
clientsnounUS /ˈklaɪənts/
plural of “client” — a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading Solicitors are permitted to consult with their clients in glass boxes, where all can be seen but nothing heard.
clothing in general
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Visits are only permitted between two and four o’clock, and as everybody comes about the same hour, the babel that ensues may be readily conceived.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading Visits are only permitted between two and four o’clock, and as everybody comes about the same hour, the babel that ensues may be readily conceived.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading As, moreover, we are untried, and consequently innocent, people, these restrictions as to time and numbers are clearly unjust, and merit alteration.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading Solicitors are permitted to consult with their clients in glass boxes, where all can be seen but nothing heard.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
demonstrativenounUS /dɪˈmɑːnstrətɪv/
a pronoun that points out an intended referent
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
disadvantagenounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading VISITS at Newgate are made under great disadvantage, and have not even the recommendation of privacy.
enclosurenounUS /enˈkloʊʒər/
a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
ensuesverbUS /ɪnˈsuːz/
third-person singular of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading Visits are only permitted between two and four o’clock, and as everybody comes about the same hour, the babel that ensues may be readily conceived.
divisible by two
From this reading VISITS at Newgate are made under great disadvantage, and have not even the recommendation of privacy.
every person
From this reading Visits are only permitted between two and four o’clock, and as everybody comes about the same hour, the babel that ensues may be readily conceived.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Visits are only permitted between two and four o’clock, and as everybody comes about the same hour, the babel that ensues may be readily conceived.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Solicitors are permitted to consult with their clients in glass boxes, where all can be seen but nothing heard.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading VISITS at Newgate are made under great disadvantage, and have not even the recommendation of privacy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading VISITS at Newgate are made under great disadvantage, and have not even the recommendation of privacy.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Solicitors are permitted to consult with their clients in glass boxes, where all can be seen but nothing heard.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Visits are only permitted between two and four o’clock, and as everybody comes about the same hour, the babel that ensues may be readily conceived.
ten 10s
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading As, moreover, we are untried, and consequently innocent, people, these restrictions as to time and numbers are clearly unjust, and merit alteration.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
lungsnounUS /lʌŋz/
plural of “lung” — either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading VISITS at Newgate are made under great disadvantage, and have not even the recommendation of privacy.
malefactorsnounUS /ˈmæləfæktərz/
plural of “malefactor” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Visits are only permitted between two and four o’clock, and as everybody comes about the same hour, the babel that ensues may be readily conceived.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading As, moreover, we are untried, and consequently innocent, people, these restrictions as to time and numbers are clearly unjust, and merit alteration.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading As, moreover, we are untried, and consequently innocent, people, these restrictions as to time and numbers are clearly unjust, and merit alteration.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
NewgatenounUS /ˈnuːɡeɪt/
a former prison in London notorious for its unsanitary conditions and burnt down in riots in 1780; a new prison was built on the same spot but was torn down in 1902
From this reading VISITS at Newgate are made under great disadvantage, and have not even the recommendation of privacy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading VISITS at Newgate are made under great disadvantage, and have not even the recommendation of privacy.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Solicitors are permitted to consult with their clients in glass boxes, where all can be seen but nothing heard.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading As, moreover, we are untried, and consequently innocent, people, these restrictions as to time and numbers are clearly unjust, and merit alteration.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Visits are only permitted between two and four o’clock, and as everybody comes about the same hour, the babel that ensues may be readily conceived.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading VISITS at Newgate are made under great disadvantage, and have not even the recommendation of privacy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
and nothing more
From this reading Visits are only permitted between two and four o’clock, and as everybody comes about the same hour, the babel that ensues may be readily conceived.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading As, moreover, we are untried, and consequently innocent, people, these restrictions as to time and numbers are clearly unjust, and merit alteration.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Visits are only permitted between two and four o’clock, and as everybody comes about the same hour, the babel that ensues may be readily conceived.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
privacynounUS /ˈpraɪvəsi/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading VISITS at Newgate are made under great disadvantage, and have not even the recommendation of privacy.
without much difficulty
From this reading Visits are only permitted between two and four o’clock, and as everybody comes about the same hour, the babel that ensues may be readily conceived.
recommendationnounUS /ˌrekəmənˈdeɪʃən/
something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable
From this reading VISITS at Newgate are made under great disadvantage, and have not even the recommendation of privacy.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
restrictionsnounUS /riˈstrɪkʃənz/
plural of “restriction” — a principle that limits the extent of something
From this reading As, moreover, we are untried, and consequently innocent, people, these restrictions as to time and numbers are clearly unjust, and merit alteration.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Visits are only permitted between two and four o’clock, and as everybody comes about the same hour, the babel that ensues may be readily conceived.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Solicitors are permitted to consult with their clients in glass boxes, where all can be seen but nothing heard.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
SolicitorsnounUS /səˈlɪsətərz/
plural of “solicitor” — a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading Solicitors are permitted to consult with their clients in glass boxes, where all can be seen but nothing heard.
not in physical motion
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VISITS at Newgate are made under great disadvantage, and have not even the recommendation of privacy.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading As, moreover, we are untried, and consequently innocent, people, these restrictions as to time and numbers are clearly unjust, and merit alteration.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As, moreover, we are untried, and consequently innocent, people, these restrictions as to time and numbers are clearly unjust, and merit alteration.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Visits are only permitted between two and four o’clock, and as everybody comes about the same hour, the babel that ensues may be readily conceived.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading VISITS at Newgate are made under great disadvantage, and have not even the recommendation of privacy.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
unjustadjectiveUS /ənˈdʒʌst/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading As, moreover, we are untried, and consequently innocent, people, these restrictions as to time and numbers are clearly unjust, and merit alteration.
untriedadjectiveUS /ənˈtraɪd/
not tried or tested by experience
From this reading As, moreover, we are untried, and consequently innocent, people, these restrictions as to time and numbers are clearly unjust, and merit alteration.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
VISITSnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading VISITS at Newgate are made under great disadvantage, and have not even the recommendation of privacy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As, moreover, we are untried, and consequently innocent, people, these restrictions as to time and numbers are clearly unjust, and merit alteration.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A few of the more respectable (as regards clothes) prisoners, such as myself, were allowed to see our daily visitors in a portion of the enclosure a little removed, but still so near the regular place that it was almost impossible to hear what was said on account of the terrible roar made by the united lungs of a hundred malefactors and their demonstrative friends.
in or at the place that
From this reading Solicitors are permitted to consult with their clients in glass boxes, where all can be seen but nothing heard.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Solicitors are permitted to consult with their clients in glass boxes, where all can be seen but nothing heard.
