Chapter X

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

From this reading THE PRISON OF AMERSFORT The prison of the city of Amersfort stood at the corner of one of its most ancient streets, and the military portion of it exposed a long scarped wall to the public, broken only by a single line of small windows triply barred with iron stanchions of the thickness of a man's wrist.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading In the large room of the jail, where only those prisoners were kept who were detained for slight offences, or who awaited trial, the unglazed squares of the window were large enough to admit of a pole and small basket being protruded, so that it should hang within reach of the passers-by.

(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 One of the inmates was appointed to stand with this curious fishing-rod in his hand, and the plaintive wail, "Remember the poor prisoners of the prince!" resounded all day along the ancient thoroughfare.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading One of the inmates was appointed to stand with this curious fishing-rod in his hand, and the plaintive wail, "Remember the poor prisoners of the prince!" resounded all day along the ancient thoroughfare.

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From this reading THE PRISON OF AMERSFORT The prison of the city of Amersfort stood at the corner of one of its most ancient streets, and the military portion of it exposed a long scarped wall to the public, broken only by a single line of small windows triply barred with iron stanchions of the thickness of a man's wrist.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading THE PRISON OF AMERSFORT The prison of the city of Amersfort stood at the corner of one of its most ancient streets, and the military portion of it exposed a long scarped wall to the public, broken only by a single line of small windows triply barred with iron stanchions of the thickness of a man's wrist.

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

From this reading THE PRISON OF AMERSFORT The prison of the city of Amersfort stood at the corner of one of its most ancient streets, and the military portion of it exposed a long scarped wall to the public, broken only by a single line of small windows triply barred with iron stanchions of the thickness of a man's wrist.

subject to appointment

From this reading One of the inmates was appointed to stand with this curious fishing-rod in his hand, and the plaintive wail, "Remember the poor prisoners of the prince!" resounded all day along the ancient thoroughfare.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE PRISON OF AMERSFORT The prison of the city of Amersfort stood at the corner of one of its most ancient streets, and the military portion of it exposed a long scarped wall to the public, broken only by a single line of small windows triply barred with iron stanchions of the thickness of a man's wrist.

expected hopefully

From this reading In the large room of the jail, where only those prisoners were kept who were detained for slight offences, or who awaited trial, the unglazed squares of the window were large enough to admit of a pole and small basket being protruded, so that it should hang within reach of the passers-by.

preventing entry or exit or a course of action

From this reading THE PRISON OF AMERSFORT The prison of the city of Amersfort stood at the corner of one of its most ancient streets, and the military portion of it exposed a long scarped wall to the public, broken only by a single line of small windows triply barred with iron stanchions of the thickness of a man's wrist.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading In the large room of the jail, where only those prisoners were kept who were detained for slight offences, or who awaited trial, the unglazed squares of the window were large enough to admit of a pole and small basket being protruded, so that it should hang within reach of the passers-by.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading But Wat was too important a guest to be placed in this common room.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading In the large room of the jail, where only those prisoners were kept who were detained for slight offences, or who awaited trial, the unglazed squares of the window were large enough to admit of a pole and small basket being protruded, so that it should hang within reach of the passers-by.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading THE PRISON OF AMERSFORT The prison of the city of Amersfort stood at the corner of one of its most ancient streets, and the military portion of it exposed a long scarped wall to the public, broken only by a single line of small windows triply barred with iron stanchions of the thickness of a man's wrist.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading These windows were only separated from the street by a low wall and a strong but wide-meshed railing of wrought iron.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE PRISON OF AMERSFORT The prison of the city of Amersfort stood at the corner of one of its most ancient streets, and the military portion of it exposed a long scarped wall to the public, broken only by a single line of small windows triply barred with iron stanchions of the thickness of a man's wrist.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading THE PRISON OF AMERSFORT The prison of the city of Amersfort stood at the corner of one of its most ancient streets, and the military portion of it exposed a long scarped wall to the public, broken only by a single line of small windows triply barred with iron stanchions of the thickness of a man's wrist.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading But Wat was too important a guest to be placed in this common room.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading THE PRISON OF AMERSFORT The prison of the city of Amersfort stood at the corner of one of its most ancient streets, and the military portion of it exposed a long scarped wall to the public, broken only by a single line of small windows triply barred with iron stanchions of the thickness of a man's wrist.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading One of the inmates was appointed to stand with this curious fishing-rod in his hand, and the plaintive wail, "Remember the poor prisoners of the prince!" resounded all day along the ancient thoroughfare.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading One of the inmates was appointed to stand with this curious fishing-rod in his hand, and the plaintive wail, "Remember the poor prisoners of the prince!" resounded all day along the ancient thoroughfare.

past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading In the large room of the jail, where only those prisoners were kept who were detained for slight offences, or who awaited trial, the unglazed squares of the window were large enough to admit of a pole and small basket being protruded, so that it should hang within reach of the passers-by.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading In the large room of the jail, where only those prisoners were kept who were detained for slight offences, or who awaited trial, the unglazed squares of the window were large enough to admit of a pole and small basket being protruded, so that it should hang within reach of the passers-by.

with no protection or shield

From this reading THE PRISON OF AMERSFORT The prison of the city of Amersfort stood at the corner of one of its most ancient streets, and the military portion of it exposed a long scarped wall to the public, broken only by a single line of small windows triply barred with iron stanchions of the thickness of a man's wrist.

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From this reading One of the inmates was appointed to stand with this curious fishing-rod in his hand, and the plaintive wail, "Remember the poor prisoners of the prince!" resounded all day along the ancient thoroughfare.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the large room of the jail, where only those prisoners were kept who were detained for slight offences, or who awaited trial, the unglazed squares of the window were large enough to admit of a pole and small basket being protruded, so that it should hang within reach of the passers-by.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading These windows were only separated from the street by a low wall and a strong but wide-meshed railing of wrought iron.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading But Wat was too important a guest to be placed in this common room.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading One of the inmates was appointed to stand with this curious fishing-rod in his hand, and the plaintive wail, "Remember the poor prisoners of the prince!" resounded all day along the ancient thoroughfare.

be suspended or hanging

From this reading In the large room of the jail, where only those prisoners were kept who were detained for slight offences, or who awaited trial, the unglazed squares of the window were large enough to admit of a pole and small basket being protruded, so that it should hang within reach of the passers-by.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading One of the inmates was appointed to stand with this curious fishing-rod in his hand, and the plaintive wail, "Remember the poor prisoners of the prince!" resounded all day along the ancient thoroughfare.

of great significance or value

From this reading But Wat was too important a guest to be placed in this common room.

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

From this reading In the large room of the jail, where only those prisoners were kept who were detained for slight offences, or who awaited trial, the unglazed squares of the window were large enough to admit of a pole and small basket being protruded, so that it should hang within reach of the passers-by.

plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading One of the inmates was appointed to stand with this curious fishing-rod in his hand, and the plaintive wail, "Remember the poor prisoners of the prince!" resounded all day along the ancient thoroughfare.

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 THE PRISON OF AMERSFORT The prison of the city of Amersfort stood at the corner of one of its most ancient streets, and the military portion of it exposed a long scarped wall to the public, broken only by a single line of small windows triply barred with iron stanchions of the thickness of a man's wrist.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE PRISON OF AMERSFORT The prison of the city of Amersfort stood at the corner of one of its most ancient streets, and the military portion of it exposed a long scarped wall to the public, broken only by a single line of small windows triply barred with iron stanchions of the thickness of a man's wrist.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE PRISON OF AMERSFORT The prison of the city of Amersfort stood at the corner of one of its most ancient streets, and the military portion of it exposed a long scarped wall to the public, broken only by a single line of small windows triply barred with iron stanchions of the thickness of a man's wrist.

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

From this reading In the large room of the jail, where only those prisoners were kept who were detained for slight offences, or who awaited trial, the unglazed squares of the window were large enough to admit of a pole and small basket being protruded, so that it should hang within reach of the passers-by.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading In the large room of the jail, where only those prisoners were kept who were detained for slight offences, or who awaited trial, the unglazed squares of the window were large enough to admit of a pole and small basket being protruded, so that it should hang within reach of the passers-by.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In the large room of the jail, where only those prisoners were kept who were detained for slight offences, or who awaited trial, the unglazed squares of the window were large enough to admit of a pole and small basket being protruded, so that it should hang within reach of the passers-by.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading THE PRISON OF AMERSFORT The prison of the city of Amersfort stood at the corner of one of its most ancient streets, and the military portion of it exposed a long scarped wall to the public, broken only by a single line of small windows triply barred with iron stanchions of the thickness of a man's wrist.

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 THE PRISON OF AMERSFORT The prison of the city of Amersfort stood at the corner of one of its most ancient streets, and the military portion of it exposed a long scarped wall to the public, broken only by a single line of small windows triply barred with iron stanchions of the thickness of a man's wrist.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading These windows were only separated from the street by a low wall and a strong but wide-meshed railing of wrought iron.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE PRISON OF AMERSFORT The prison of the city of Amersfort stood at the corner of one of its most ancient streets, and the military portion of it exposed a long scarped wall to the public, broken only by a single line of small windows triply barred with iron stanchions of the thickness of a man's wrist.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading THE PRISON OF AMERSFORT The prison of the city of Amersfort stood at the corner of one of its most ancient streets, and the military portion of it exposed a long scarped wall to the public, broken only by a single line of small windows triply barred with iron stanchions of the thickness of a man's wrist.

used to form the superlative

From this reading THE PRISON OF AMERSFORT The prison of the city of Amersfort stood at the corner of one of its most ancient streets, and the military portion of it exposed a long scarped wall to the public, broken only by a single line of small windows triply barred with iron stanchions of the thickness of a man's wrist.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PRISON OF AMERSFORT The prison of the city of Amersfort stood at the corner of one of its most ancient streets, and the military portion of it exposed a long scarped wall to the public, broken only by a single line of small windows triply barred with iron stanchions of the thickness of a man's wrist.

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From this reading In the large room of the jail, where only those prisoners were kept who were detained for slight offences, or who awaited trial, the unglazed squares of the window were large enough to admit of a pole and small basket being protruded, so that it should hang within reach of the passers-by.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE PRISON OF AMERSFORT The prison of the city of Amersfort stood at the corner of one of its most ancient streets, and the military portion of it exposed a long scarped wall to the public, broken only by a single line of small windows triply barred with iron stanchions of the thickness of a man's wrist.

and nothing more

From this reading THE PRISON OF AMERSFORT The prison of the city of Amersfort stood at the corner of one of its most ancient streets, and the military portion of it exposed a long scarped wall to the public, broken only by a single line of small windows triply barred with iron stanchions of the thickness of a man's wrist.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In the large room of the jail, where only those prisoners were kept who were detained for slight offences, or who awaited trial, the unglazed squares of the window were large enough to admit of a pole and small basket being protruded, so that it should hang within reach of the passers-by.

plural of “passer-by” — a person who passes by casually or by chance

From this reading In the large room of the jail, where only those prisoners were kept who were detained for slight offences, or who awaited trial, the unglazed squares of the window were large enough to admit of a pole and small basket being protruded, so that it should hang within reach of the passers-by.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading But Wat was too important a guest to be placed in this common room.

expressing sorrow

From this reading One of the inmates was appointed to stand with this curious fishing-rod in his hand, and the plaintive wail, "Remember the poor prisoners of the prince!" resounded all day along the ancient thoroughfare.

a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading In the large room of the jail, where only those prisoners were kept who were detained for slight offences, or who awaited trial, the unglazed squares of the window were large enough to admit of a pole and small basket being protruded, so that it should hang within reach of the passers-by.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading One of the inmates was appointed to stand with this curious fishing-rod in his hand, and the plaintive wail, "Remember the poor prisoners of the prince!" resounded all day along the ancient thoroughfare.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading THE PRISON OF AMERSFORT The prison of the city of Amersfort stood at the corner of one of its most ancient streets, and the military portion of it exposed a long scarped wall to the public, broken only by a single line of small windows triply barred with iron stanchions of the thickness of a man's wrist.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading One of the inmates was appointed to stand with this curious fishing-rod in his hand, and the plaintive wail, "Remember the poor prisoners of the prince!" resounded all day along the ancient thoroughfare.

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

From this reading THE PRISON OF AMERSFORT The prison of the city of Amersfort stood at the corner of one of its most ancient streets, and the military portion of it exposed a long scarped wall to the public, broken only by a single line of small windows triply barred with iron stanchions of the thickness of a man's wrist.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading In the large room of the jail, where only those prisoners were kept who were detained for slight offences, or who awaited trial, the unglazed squares of the window were large enough to admit of a pole and small basket being protruded, so that it should hang within reach of the passers-by.

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

From this reading In the large room of the jail, where only those prisoners were kept who were detained for slight offences, or who awaited trial, the unglazed squares of the window were large enough to admit of a pole and small basket being protruded, so that it should hang within reach of the passers-by.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading THE PRISON OF AMERSFORT The prison of the city of Amersfort stood at the corner of one of its most ancient streets, and the military portion of it exposed a long scarped wall to the public, broken only by a single line of small windows triply barred with iron stanchions of the thickness of a man's wrist.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading These windows were only separated from the street by a low wall and a strong but wide-meshed railing of wrought iron.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading In the large room of the jail, where only those prisoners were kept who were detained for slight offences, or who awaited trial, the unglazed squares of the window were large enough to admit of a pole and small basket being protruded, so that it should hang within reach of the passers-by.

To recall to mind.

From this reading One of the inmates was appointed to stand with this curious fishing-rod in his hand, and the plaintive wail, "Remember the poor prisoners of the prince!" resounded all day along the ancient thoroughfare.

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From this reading One of the inmates was appointed to stand with this curious fishing-rod in his hand, and the plaintive wail, "Remember the poor prisoners of the prince!" resounded all day along the ancient thoroughfare.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading In the large room of the jail, where only those prisoners were kept who were detained for slight offences, or who awaited trial, the unglazed squares of the window were large enough to admit of a pole and small basket being protruded, so that it should hang within reach of the passers-by.

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From this reading THE PRISON OF AMERSFORT The prison of the city of Amersfort stood at the corner of one of its most ancient streets, and the military portion of it exposed a long scarped wall to the public, broken only by a single line of small windows triply barred with iron stanchions of the thickness of a man's wrist.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading These windows were only separated from the street by a low wall and a strong but wide-meshed railing of wrought iron.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading In the large room of the jail, where only those prisoners were kept who were detained for slight offences, or who awaited trial, the unglazed squares of the window were large enough to admit of a pole and small basket being protruded, so that it should hang within reach of the passers-by.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading THE PRISON OF AMERSFORT The prison of the city of Amersfort stood at the corner of one of its most ancient streets, and the military portion of it exposed a long scarped wall to the public, broken only by a single line of small windows triply barred with iron stanchions of the thickness of a man's wrist.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading In the large room of the jail, where only those prisoners were kept who were detained for slight offences, or who awaited trial, the unglazed squares of the window were large enough to admit of a pole and small basket being protruded, so that it should hang within reach of the passers-by.

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

From this reading THE PRISON OF AMERSFORT The prison of the city of Amersfort stood at the corner of one of its most ancient streets, and the military portion of it exposed a long scarped wall to the public, broken only by a single line of small windows triply barred with iron stanchions of the thickness of a man's wrist.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In the large room of the jail, where only those prisoners were kept who were detained for slight offences, or who awaited trial, the unglazed squares of the window were large enough to admit of a pole and small basket being protruded, so that it should hang within reach of the passers-by.

plural of “square” — (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon

From this reading In the large room of the jail, where only those prisoners were kept who were detained for slight offences, or who awaited trial, the unglazed squares of the window were large enough to admit of a pole and small basket being protruded, so that it should hang within reach of the passers-by.

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From this reading THE PRISON OF AMERSFORT The prison of the city of Amersfort stood at the corner of one of its most ancient streets, and the military portion of it exposed a long scarped wall to the public, broken only by a single line of small windows triply barred with iron stanchions of the thickness of a man's wrist.

be standing; be upright

From this reading One of the inmates was appointed to stand with this curious fishing-rod in his hand, and the plaintive wail, "Remember the poor prisoners of the prince!" resounded all day along the ancient thoroughfare.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading THE PRISON OF AMERSFORT The prison of the city of Amersfort stood at the corner of one of its most ancient streets, and the military portion of it exposed a long scarped wall to the public, broken only by a single line of small windows triply barred with iron stanchions of the thickness of a man's wrist.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading These windows were only separated from the street by a low wall and a strong but wide-meshed railing of wrought iron.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading THE PRISON OF AMERSFORT The prison of the city of Amersfort stood at the corner of one of its most ancient streets, and the military portion of it exposed a long scarped wall to the public, broken only by a single line of small windows triply barred with iron stanchions of the thickness of a man's wrist.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading These windows were only separated from the street by a low wall and a strong but wide-meshed railing of wrought iron.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the large room of the jail, where only those prisoners were kept who were detained for slight offences, or who awaited trial, the unglazed squares of the window were large enough to admit of a pole and small basket being protruded, so that it should hang within reach of the passers-by.

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

From this reading THE PRISON OF AMERSFORT The prison of the city of Amersfort stood at the corner of one of its most ancient streets, and the military portion of it exposed a long scarped wall to the public, broken only by a single line of small windows triply barred with iron stanchions of the thickness of a man's wrist.

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

From this reading These windows were only separated from the street by a low wall and a strong but wide-meshed railing of wrought iron.

the dimension through an object as opposed to its length or width

From this reading THE PRISON OF AMERSFORT The prison of the city of Amersfort stood at the corner of one of its most ancient streets, and the military portion of it exposed a long scarped wall to the public, broken only by a single line of small windows triply barred with iron stanchions of the thickness of a man's wrist.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading One of the inmates was appointed to stand with this curious fishing-rod in his hand, and the plaintive wail, "Remember the poor prisoners of the prince!" resounded all day along the ancient thoroughfare.

a public road from one place to another

From this reading One of the inmates was appointed to stand with this curious fishing-rod in his hand, and the plaintive wail, "Remember the poor prisoners of the prince!" resounded all day along the ancient thoroughfare.

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

From this reading In the large room of the jail, where only those prisoners were kept who were detained for slight offences, or who awaited trial, the unglazed squares of the window were large enough to admit of a pole and small basket being protruded, so that it should hang within reach of the passers-by.

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

From this reading THE PRISON OF AMERSFORT The prison of the city of Amersfort stood at the corner of one of its most ancient streets, and the military portion of it exposed a long scarped wall to the public, broken only by a single line of small windows triply barred with iron stanchions of the thickness of a man's wrist.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading But Wat was too important a guest to be placed in this common room.

the act of testing something

From this reading In the large room of the jail, where only those prisoners were kept who were detained for slight offences, or who awaited trial, the unglazed squares of the window were large enough to admit of a pole and small basket being protruded, so that it should hang within reach of the passers-by.

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From this reading THE PRISON OF AMERSFORT The prison of the city of Amersfort stood at the corner of one of its most ancient streets, and the military portion of it exposed a long scarped wall to the public, broken only by a single line of small windows triply barred with iron stanchions of the thickness of a man's wrist.

not furnished with glass

From this reading In the large room of the jail, where only those prisoners were kept who were detained for slight offences, or who awaited trial, the unglazed squares of the window were large enough to admit of a pole and small basket being protruded, so that it should hang within reach of the passers-by.

emit long loud cries

From this reading One of the inmates was appointed to stand with this curious fishing-rod in his hand, and the plaintive wail, "Remember the poor prisoners of the prince!" resounded all day along the ancient thoroughfare.

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 THE PRISON OF AMERSFORT The prison of the city of Amersfort stood at the corner of one of its most ancient streets, and the military portion of it exposed a long scarped wall to the public, broken only by a single line of small windows triply barred with iron stanchions of the thickness of a man's wrist.

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

From this reading One of the inmates was appointed to stand with this curious fishing-rod in his hand, and the plaintive wail, "Remember the poor prisoners of the prince!" resounded all day along the ancient thoroughfare.

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From this reading But Wat was too important a guest to be placed in this common room.

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

From this reading These windows were only separated from the street by a low wall and a strong but wide-meshed railing of wrought iron.

in or at the place that

From this reading In the large room of the jail, where only those prisoners were kept who were detained for slight offences, or who awaited trial, the unglazed squares of the window were large enough to admit of a pole and small basket being protruded, so that it should hang within reach of the passers-by.

which person or people

From this reading In the large room of the jail, where only those prisoners were kept who were detained for slight offences, or who awaited trial, the unglazed squares of the window were large enough to admit of a pole and small basket being protruded, so that it should hang within reach of the passers-by.

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From this reading These windows were only separated from the street by a low wall and a strong but wide-meshed railing of wrought iron.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading In the large room of the jail, where only those prisoners were kept who were detained for slight offences, or who awaited trial, the unglazed squares of the window were large enough to admit of a pole and small basket being protruded, so that it should hang within reach of the passers-by.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading THE PRISON OF AMERSFORT The prison of the city of Amersfort stood at the corner of one of its most ancient streets, and the military portion of it exposed a long scarped wall to the public, broken only by a single line of small windows triply barred with iron stanchions of the thickness of a man's wrist.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE PRISON OF AMERSFORT The prison of the city of Amersfort stood at the corner of one of its most ancient streets, and the military portion of it exposed a long scarped wall to the public, broken only by a single line of small windows triply barred with iron stanchions of the thickness of a man's wrist.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading In the large room of the jail, where only those prisoners were kept who were detained for slight offences, or who awaited trial, the unglazed squares of the window were large enough to admit of a pole and small basket being protruded, so that it should hang within reach of the passers-by.

a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones

From this reading THE PRISON OF AMERSFORT The prison of the city of Amersfort stood at the corner of one of its most ancient streets, and the military portion of it exposed a long scarped wall to the public, broken only by a single line of small windows triply barred with iron stanchions of the thickness of a man's wrist.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading These windows were only separated from the street by a low wall and a strong but wide-meshed railing of wrought iron.