Chapter V

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

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading We hope, therefore, to be excused for having grouped about many prisoners known to the readers of this history other secondary characters, intended to put in relief certain ideas of criticism, and to complete the initiation of a prison life.

past form of “accord” — go together

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

a defendant in a criminal proceeding

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading In a word, the various physiognomies of prisoners of all classes, the relations of kin or affection, which still bind them to the world from which their gaol walls separate them, appear to us worthy of interest and attention.

(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 various physiognomies of prisoners of all classes, the relations of kin or affection, which still bind them to the world from which their gaol walls separate them, appear to us worthy of interest and attention.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

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

From this reading In a word, the various physiognomies of prisoners of all classes, the relations of kin or affection, which still bind them to the world from which their gaol walls separate them, appear to us worthy of interest and attention.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading In a word, the various physiognomies of prisoners of all classes, the relations of kin or affection, which still bind them to the world from which their gaol walls separate them, appear to us worthy of interest and attention.

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

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

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

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

stick to firmly

From this reading In a word, the various physiognomies of prisoners of all classes, the relations of kin or affection, which still bind them to the world from which their gaol walls separate them, appear to us worthy of interest and attention.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading We hope, therefore, to be excused for having grouped about many prisoners known to the readers of this history other secondary characters, intended to put in relief certain ideas of criticism, and to complete the initiation of a prison life.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading We hope, therefore, to be excused for having grouped about many prisoners known to the readers of this history other secondary characters, intended to put in relief certain ideas of criticism, and to complete the initiation of a prison life.

the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading In a word, the various physiognomies of prisoners of all classes, the relations of kin or affection, which still bind them to the world from which their gaol walls separate them, appear to us worthy of interest and attention.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading We hope, therefore, to be excused for having grouped about many prisoners known to the readers of this history other secondary characters, intended to put in relief certain ideas of criticism, and to complete the initiation of a prison life.

disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

From this reading We hope, therefore, to be excused for having grouped about many prisoners known to the readers of this history other secondary characters, intended to put in relief certain ideas of criticism, and to complete the initiation of a prison life.

attracting or delighting

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

to come or go into

From this reading * * * * * Let us enter La Force.

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From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

granted exemption

From this reading We hope, therefore, to be excused for having grouped about many prisoners known to the readers of this history other secondary characters, intended to put in relief certain ideas of criticism, and to complete the initiation of a prison life.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We hope, therefore, to be excused for having grouped about many prisoners known to the readers of this history other secondary characters, intended to put in relief certain ideas of criticism, and to complete the initiation of a prison life.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading LA FORCE.

provoking horror

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

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 a word, the various physiognomies of prisoners of all classes, the relations of kin or affection, which still bind them to the world from which their gaol walls separate them, appear to us worthy of interest and attention.

depressingly dark

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

arranged into groups

From this reading We hope, therefore, to be excused for having grouped about many prisoners known to the readers of this history other secondary characters, intended to put in relief certain ideas of criticism, and to complete the initiation of a prison life.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading We hope, therefore, to be excused for having grouped about many prisoners known to the readers of this history other secondary characters, intended to put in relief certain ideas of criticism, and to complete the initiation of a prison life.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading We hope, therefore, to be excused for having grouped about many prisoners known to the readers of this history other secondary characters, intended to put in relief certain ideas of criticism, and to complete the initiation of a prison life.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading We hope, therefore, to be excused for having grouped about many prisoners known to the readers of this history other secondary characters, intended to put in relief certain ideas of criticism, and to complete the initiation of a prison life.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading We hope, therefore, to be excused for having grouped about many prisoners known to the readers of this history other secondary characters, intended to put in relief certain ideas of criticism, and to complete the initiation of a prison life.

of great significance or value

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

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

From this reading In a word, the various physiognomies of prisoners of all classes, the relations of kin or affection, which still bind them to the world from which their gaol walls separate them, appear to us worthy of interest and attention.

a formal entry into an organization or position or office

From this reading We hope, therefore, to be excused for having grouped about many prisoners known to the readers of this history other secondary characters, intended to put in relief certain ideas of criticism, and to complete the initiation of a prison life.

-ing form of “injure” — cause injuries or bodily harm to

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading We hope, therefore, to be excused for having grouped about many prisoners known to the readers of this history other secondary characters, intended to put in relief certain ideas of criticism, and to complete the initiation of a prison life.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading In a word, the various physiognomies of prisoners of all classes, the relations of kin or affection, which still bind them to the world from which their gaol walls separate them, appear to us worthy of interest and attention.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

a person having kinship with another or others

From this reading In a word, the various physiognomies of prisoners of all classes, the relations of kin or affection, which still bind them to the world from which their gaol walls separate them, appear to us worthy of interest and attention.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading We hope, therefore, to be excused for having grouped about many prisoners known to the readers of this history other secondary characters, intended to put in relief certain ideas of criticism, and to complete the initiation of a prison life.

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.

persons who make or amend or repeal laws

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading * * * * * Let us enter La Force.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading We hope, therefore, to be excused for having grouped about many prisoners known to the readers of this history other secondary characters, intended to put in relief certain ideas of criticism, and to complete the initiation of a prison life.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading We hope, therefore, to be excused for having grouped about many prisoners known to the readers of this history other secondary characters, intended to put in relief certain ideas of criticism, and to complete the initiation of a prison life.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

a particular point in time

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In a word, the various physiognomies of prisoners of all classes, the relations of kin or affection, which still bind them to the world from which their gaol walls separate them, appear to us worthy of interest and attention.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading We hope, therefore, to be excused for having grouped about many prisoners known to the readers of this history other secondary characters, intended to put in relief certain ideas of criticism, and to complete the initiation of a prison life.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

a state of extreme confusion and disorder

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

by chance

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

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From this reading In a word, the various physiognomies of prisoners of all classes, the relations of kin or affection, which still bind them to the world from which their gaol walls separate them, appear to us worthy of interest and attention.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

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

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

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

From this reading In a word, the various physiognomies of prisoners of all classes, the relations of kin or affection, which still bind them to the world from which their gaol walls separate them, appear to us worthy of interest and attention.

the act of punishing

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading We hope, therefore, to be excused for having grouped about many prisoners known to the readers of this history other secondary characters, intended to put in relief certain ideas of criticism, and to complete the initiation of a prison life.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading We hope, therefore, to be excused for having grouped about many prisoners known to the readers of this history other secondary characters, intended to put in relief certain ideas of criticism, and to complete the initiation of a prison life.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading In a word, the various physiognomies of prisoners of all classes, the relations of kin or affection, which still bind them to the world from which their gaol walls separate them, appear to us worthy of interest and attention.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading We hope, therefore, to be excused for having grouped about many prisoners known to the readers of this history other secondary characters, intended to put in relief certain ideas of criticism, and to complete the initiation of a prison life.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate

From this reading We hope, therefore, to be excused for having grouped about many prisoners known to the readers of this history other secondary characters, intended to put in relief certain ideas of criticism, and to complete the initiation of a prison life.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading In a word, the various physiognomies of prisoners of all classes, the relations of kin or affection, which still bind them to the world from which their gaol walls separate them, appear to us worthy of interest and attention.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

not in physical motion

From this reading In a word, the various physiognomies of prisoners of all classes, the relations of kin or affection, which still bind them to the world from which their gaol walls separate them, appear to us worthy of interest and attention.

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 We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

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

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In a word, the various physiognomies of prisoners of all classes, the relations of kin or affection, which still bind them to the world from which their gaol walls separate them, appear to us worthy of interest and attention.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In a word, the various physiognomies of prisoners of all classes, the relations of kin or affection, which still bind them to the world from which their gaol walls separate them, appear to us worthy of interest and attention.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading We hope, therefore, to be excused for having grouped about many prisoners known to the readers of this history other secondary characters, intended to put in relief certain ideas of criticism, and to complete the initiation of a prison life.

measuring instrument for measuring temperature

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

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

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

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

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading In a word, the various physiognomies of prisoners of all classes, the relations of kin or affection, which still bind them to the world from which their gaol walls separate them, appear to us worthy of interest and attention.

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 various physiognomies of prisoners of all classes, the relations of kin or affection, which still bind them to the world from which their gaol walls separate them, appear to us worthy of interest and attention.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

at the time that

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

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

From this reading In a word, the various physiognomies of prisoners of all classes, the relations of kin or affection, which still bind them to the world from which their gaol walls separate them, appear to us worthy of interest and attention.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading We may, perhaps, be accused, from the space accorded to the following scenes, of injuring the unity of our story by some episodical pictures; but it seems to us that, at this moment particularly, when important questions of punishment are engaging the attention of the legislature, that the interior of a prison--that frightful pandemonium, that gloomy thermometer of civilisation--will be an opportune study.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading In a word, the various physiognomies of prisoners of all classes, the relations of kin or affection, which still bind them to the world from which their gaol walls separate them, appear to us worthy of interest and attention.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading In a word, the various physiognomies of prisoners of all classes, the relations of kin or affection, which still bind them to the world from which their gaol walls separate them, appear to us worthy of interest and attention.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading In a word, the various physiognomies of prisoners of all classes, the relations of kin or affection, which still bind them to the world from which their gaol walls separate them, appear to us worthy of interest and attention.