adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The interior of a prison is a frightful pandemonium--a sad _thermometer_ of the state of society, and an instructive study.
activeadjectiveUS /ˈæktɪv/
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading The reader will, then, excuse us for having grouped around several of the prisoners personages to be known in this tale, and other secondary figures, destined to place in active relief certain critical events necessary to complete this initiation into prison life.
affectionnounUS /əˈfekʃən/
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading In a word, the varied physiognomies of all classes of prisoners, the relations of family or affection which connects them still to the world, from which the prison walls separate them, have appeared to us worthy of regard.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 In a word, the varied physiognomies of all classes of prisoners, the relations of family or affection which connects them still to the world, from which the prison walls separate them, have appeared to us worthy of regard.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The interior of a prison is a frightful pandemonium--a sad _thermometer_ of the state of society, and an instructive study.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The interior of a prison is a frightful pandemonium--a sad _thermometer_ of the state of society, and an instructive study.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In a word, the varied physiognomies of all classes of prisoners, the relations of family or affection which connects them still to the world, from which the prison walls separate them, have appeared to us worthy of regard.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The reader will, then, excuse us for having grouped around several of the prisoners personages to be known in this tale, and other secondary figures, destined to place in active relief certain critical events necessary to complete this initiation into prison life.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The reader will, then, excuse us for having grouped around several of the prisoners personages to be known in this tale, and other secondary figures, destined to place in active relief certain critical events necessary to complete this initiation into prison life.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The reader will, then, excuse us for having grouped around several of the prisoners personages to be known in this tale, and other secondary figures, destined to place in active relief certain critical events necessary to complete this initiation into prison life.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading In a word, the varied physiognomies of all classes of prisoners, the relations of family or affection which connects them still to the world, from which the prison walls separate them, have appeared to us worthy of regard.
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The reader will, then, excuse us for having grouped around several of the prisoners personages to be known in this tale, and other secondary figures, destined to place in active relief certain critical events necessary to complete this initiation into prison life.
connectsverbUS /kəˈnekts/
third-person singular of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading In a word, the varied physiognomies of all classes of prisoners, the relations of family or affection which connects them still to the world, from which the prison walls separate them, have appeared to us worthy of regard.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading The reader will, then, excuse us for having grouped around several of the prisoners personages to be known in this tale, and other secondary figures, destined to place in active relief certain critical events necessary to complete this initiation into prison life.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading The reader will, then, excuse us for having grouped around several of the prisoners personages to be known in this tale, and other secondary figures, destined to place in active relief certain critical events necessary to complete this initiation into prison life.
enterverbUS /ˈentər/
to come or go into
From this reading Let us enter La Force.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The reader will, then, excuse us for having grouped around several of the prisoners personages to be known in this tale, and other secondary figures, destined to place in active relief certain critical events necessary to complete this initiation into prison life.
excuseverbUS /ɪksˈkjuːs/
accept an excuse for
From this reading The reader will, then, excuse us for having grouped around several of the prisoners personages to be known in this tale, and other secondary figures, destined to place in active relief certain critical events necessary to complete this initiation into prison life.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading In a word, the varied physiognomies of all classes of prisoners, the relations of family or affection which connects them still to the world, from which the prison walls separate them, have appeared to us worthy of regard.
figuresnounUS /ˈfɪɡjərz/
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The reader will, then, excuse us for having grouped around several of the prisoners personages to be known in this tale, and other secondary figures, destined to place in active relief certain critical events necessary to complete this initiation into prison life.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The reader will, then, excuse us for having grouped around several of the prisoners personages to be known in this tale, and other secondary figures, destined to place in active relief certain critical events necessary to complete this initiation into prison life.
FORCEnounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading LA FORCE.
frightfuladjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtfəl/
provoking horror
From this reading The interior of a prison is a frightful pandemonium--a sad _thermometer_ of the state of society, and an instructive study.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In a word, the varied physiognomies of all classes of prisoners, the relations of family or affection which connects them still to the world, from which the prison walls separate them, have appeared to us worthy of regard.
groupedadjectiveUS /ɡruːpt/
arranged into groups
From this reading The reader will, then, excuse us for having grouped around several of the prisoners personages to be known in this tale, and other secondary figures, destined to place in active relief certain critical events necessary to complete this initiation into prison life.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In a word, the varied physiognomies of all classes of prisoners, the relations of family or affection which connects them still to the world, from which the prison walls separate them, have appeared to us worthy of regard.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The reader will, then, excuse us for having grouped around several of the prisoners personages to be known in this tale, and other secondary figures, destined to place in active relief certain critical events necessary to complete this initiation into prison life.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a word, the varied physiognomies of all classes of prisoners, the relations of family or affection which connects them still to the world, from which the prison walls separate them, have appeared to us worthy of regard.
initiationnounUS /ˌɪnɪʃiˈeɪʃən/
a formal entry into an organization or position or office
From this reading The reader will, then, excuse us for having grouped around several of the prisoners personages to be known in this tale, and other secondary figures, destined to place in active relief certain critical events necessary to complete this initiation into prison life.
instructiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktɪv/
serving to instruct or enlighten or inform
From this reading The interior of a prison is a frightful pandemonium--a sad _thermometer_ of the state of society, and an instructive study.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading The interior of a prison is a frightful pandemonium--a sad _thermometer_ of the state of society, and an instructive study.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The reader will, then, excuse us for having grouped around several of the prisoners personages to be known in this tale, and other secondary figures, destined to place in active relief certain critical events necessary to complete this initiation into prison life.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The interior of a prison is a frightful pandemonium--a sad _thermometer_ of the state of society, and an instructive study.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The reader will, then, excuse us for having grouped around several of the prisoners personages to be known in this tale, and other secondary figures, destined to place in active relief certain critical events necessary to complete this initiation into prison life.
LAnounUS /lɑː/
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading LA FORCE.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us enter La Force.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The reader will, then, excuse us for having grouped around several of the prisoners personages to be known in this tale, and other secondary figures, destined to place in active relief certain critical events necessary to complete this initiation into prison life.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading The reader will, then, excuse us for having grouped around several of the prisoners personages to be known in this tale, and other secondary figures, destined to place in active relief certain critical events necessary to complete this initiation into prison life.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The interior of a prison is a frightful pandemonium--a sad _thermometer_ of the state of society, and an instructive study.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In a word, the varied physiognomies of all classes of prisoners, the relations of family or affection which connects them still to the world, from which the prison walls separate them, have appeared to us worthy of regard.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The reader will, then, excuse us for having grouped around several of the prisoners personages to be known in this tale, and other secondary figures, destined to place in active relief certain critical events necessary to complete this initiation into prison life.
pandemoniumnounUS /ˌpændɪˈmoʊniəm/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
From this reading The interior of a prison is a frightful pandemonium--a sad _thermometer_ of the state of society, and an instructive study.
personages
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The reader will, then, excuse us for having grouped around several of the prisoners personages to be known in this tale, and other secondary figures, destined to place in active relief certain critical events necessary to complete this initiation into prison life.
physiognomies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In a word, the varied physiognomies of all classes of prisoners, the relations of family or affection which connects them still to the world, from which the prison walls separate them, have appeared to us worthy of regard.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The reader will, then, excuse us for having grouped around several of the prisoners personages to be known in this tale, and other secondary figures, destined to place in active relief certain critical events necessary to complete this initiation into prison life.
prisonnounUS /ˈprɪzən/
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading The interior of a prison is a frightful pandemonium--a sad _thermometer_ of the state of society, and an instructive study.
prisonersnounUS /ˈprɪzənərz/
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading In a word, the varied physiognomies of all classes of prisoners, the relations of family or affection which connects them still to the world, from which the prison walls separate them, have appeared to us worthy of regard.
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The reader will, then, excuse us for having grouped around several of the prisoners personages to be known in this tale, and other secondary figures, destined to place in active relief certain critical events necessary to complete this initiation into prison life.
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading In a word, the varied physiognomies of all classes of prisoners, the relations of family or affection which connects them still to the world, from which the prison walls separate them, have appeared to us worthy of regard.
relationsnounUS /riˈleɪʃənz/
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading In a word, the varied physiognomies of all classes of prisoners, the relations of family or affection which connects them still to the world, from which the prison walls separate them, have appeared to us worthy of regard.
reliefnounUS /rɪˈliːf/
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading The reader will, then, excuse us for having grouped around several of the prisoners personages to be known in this tale, and other secondary figures, destined to place in active relief certain critical events necessary to complete this initiation into prison life.
sadadjectiveUS /sæd/
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading The interior of a prison is a frightful pandemonium--a sad _thermometer_ of the state of society, and an instructive study.
secondaryadjectiveUS /ˈsekənderi/
being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate
From this reading The reader will, then, excuse us for having grouped around several of the prisoners personages to be known in this tale, and other secondary figures, destined to place in active relief certain critical events necessary to complete this initiation into prison life.
separateverbUS /ˈsepəreɪt/
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading In a word, the varied physiognomies of all classes of prisoners, the relations of family or affection which connects them still to the world, from which the prison walls separate them, have appeared to us worthy of regard.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The reader will, then, excuse us for having grouped around several of the prisoners personages to be known in this tale, and other secondary figures, destined to place in active relief certain critical events necessary to complete this initiation into prison life.
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The interior of a prison is a frightful pandemonium--a sad _thermometer_ of the state of society, and an instructive study.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The interior of a prison is a frightful pandemonium--a sad _thermometer_ of the state of society, and an instructive study.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading In a word, the varied physiognomies of all classes of prisoners, the relations of family or affection which connects them still to the world, from which the prison walls separate them, have appeared to us worthy of regard.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The interior of a prison is a frightful pandemonium--a sad _thermometer_ of the state of society, and an instructive study.
talenounUS /teɪl/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The reader will, then, excuse us for having grouped around several of the prisoners personages to be known in this tale, and other secondary figures, destined to place in active relief certain critical events necessary to complete this initiation into prison life.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The interior of a prison is a frightful pandemonium--a sad _thermometer_ of the state of society, and an instructive study.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In a word, the varied physiognomies of all classes of prisoners, the relations of family or affection which connects them still to the world, from which the prison walls separate them, have appeared to us worthy of regard.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The reader will, then, excuse us for having grouped around several of the prisoners personages to be known in this tale, and other secondary figures, destined to place in active relief certain critical events necessary to complete this initiation into prison life.
thermometernounUS /θərˈmɑːmətər/
measuring instrument for measuring temperature
From this reading The interior of a prison is a frightful pandemonium--a sad _thermometer_ of the state of society, and an instructive study.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The reader will, then, excuse us for having grouped around several of the prisoners personages to be known in this tale, and other secondary figures, destined to place in active relief certain critical events necessary to complete this initiation into prison life.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In a word, the varied physiognomies of all classes of prisoners, the relations of family or affection which connects them still to the world, from which the prison walls separate them, have appeared to us worthy of regard.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In a word, the varied physiognomies of all classes of prisoners, the relations of family or affection which connects them still to the world, from which the prison walls separate them, have appeared to us worthy of regard.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading In a word, the varied physiognomies of all classes of prisoners, the relations of family or affection which connects them still to the world, from which the prison walls separate them, have appeared to us worthy of regard.
wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/
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 In a word, the varied physiognomies of all classes of prisoners, the relations of family or affection which connects them still to the world, from which the prison walls separate them, have appeared to us worthy of regard.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In a word, the varied physiognomies of all classes of prisoners, the relations of family or affection which connects them still to the world, from which the prison walls separate them, have appeared to us worthy of regard.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The reader will, then, excuse us for having grouped around several of the prisoners personages to be known in this tale, and other secondary figures, destined to place in active relief certain critical events necessary to complete this initiation into prison life.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading In a word, the varied physiognomies of all classes of prisoners, the relations of family or affection which connects them still to the world, from which the prison walls separate them, have appeared to us worthy of regard.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In a word, the varied physiognomies of all classes of prisoners, the relations of family or affection which connects them still to the world, from which the prison walls separate them, have appeared to us worthy of regard.
worthyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːr.ði/
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading In a word, the varied physiognomies of all classes of prisoners, the relations of family or affection which connects them still to the world, from which the prison walls separate them, have appeared to us worthy of regard.
