Chapter XXVIII

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

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

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

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading It was no small credit to Chairo's character in the community that with so heavy a sentence impending over him, it occurred to no one--not even his worst enemies--to ask that special precautions be made to prevent his escape.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This was the remnant of a code prepared at a time when social crimes were not much feared, whereas political crimes were regarded as of utmost danger to the commonwealth.

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

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

an occurrence of something

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

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From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

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From this reading It was no small credit to Chairo's character in the community that with so heavy a sentence impending over him, it occurred to no one--not even his worst enemies--to ask that special precautions be made to prevent his escape.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading It was no small credit to Chairo's character in the community that with so heavy a sentence impending over him, it occurred to no one--not even his worst enemies--to ask that special precautions be made to prevent his escape.

of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

past form of “clamor” — make loud demands

From this reading The irreconcilables clamored for nothing less than this.

a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)

From this reading This was the remnant of a code prepared at a time when social crimes were not much feared, whereas political crimes were regarded as of utmost danger to the commonwealth.

plural of “colony” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

the official name of some states in the United States (Massachusetts and Pennsylvania and Virginia and Kentucky) and associated territories (Puerto Rico)

From this reading This was the remnant of a code prepared at a time when social crimes were not much feared, whereas political crimes were regarded as of utmost danger to the commonwealth.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading It was no small credit to Chairo's character in the community that with so heavy a sentence impending over him, it occurred to no one--not even his worst enemies--to ask that special precautions be made to prevent his escape.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

approval

From this reading It was no small credit to Chairo's character in the community that with so heavy a sentence impending over him, it occurred to no one--not even his worst enemies--to ask that special precautions be made to prevent his escape.

plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading This was the remnant of a code prepared at a time when social crimes were not much feared, whereas political crimes were regarded as of utmost danger to the commonwealth.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading This was the remnant of a code prepared at a time when social crimes were not much feared, whereas political crimes were regarded as of utmost danger to the commonwealth.

impaired by diminution

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading It was no small credit to Chairo's character in the community that with so heavy a sentence impending over him, it occurred to no one--not even his worst enemies--to ask that special precautions be made to prevent his escape.

a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc

From this reading The maximum term of imprisonment was fifty years, and this for Chairo would be practically equivalent to imprisonment for life.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading It was no small credit to Chairo's character in the community that with so heavy a sentence impending over him, it occurred to no one--not even his worst enemies--to ask that special precautions be made to prevent his escape.

divisible by two

From this reading It was no small credit to Chairo's character in the community that with so heavy a sentence impending over him, it occurred to no one--not even his worst enemies--to ask that special precautions be made to prevent his escape.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading This was the remnant of a code prepared at a time when social crimes were not much feared, whereas political crimes were regarded as of utmost danger to the commonwealth.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading The maximum term of imprisonment was fifty years, and this for Chairo would be practically equivalent to imprisonment for life.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

a fortified defensive structure

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

usually; as a rule

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

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

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading It was no small credit to Chairo's character in the community that with so heavy a sentence impending over him, it occurred to no one--not even his worst enemies--to ask that special precautions be made to prevent his escape.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was no small credit to Chairo's character in the community that with so heavy a sentence impending over him, it occurred to no one--not even his worst enemies--to ask that special precautions be made to prevent his escape.

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

From this reading It was no small credit to Chairo's character in the community that with so heavy a sentence impending over him, it occurred to no one--not even his worst enemies--to ask that special precautions be made to prevent his escape.

close in time; about to occur

From this reading It was no small credit to Chairo's character in the community that with so heavy a sentence impending over him, it occurred to no one--not even his worst enemies--to ask that special precautions be made to prevent his escape.

putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

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

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

beyond normal limits

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

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From this reading The irreconcilables clamored for nothing less than this.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The irreconcilables clamored for nothing less than this.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The maximum term of imprisonment was fifty years, and this for Chairo would be practically equivalent to imprisonment for life.

an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was no small credit to Chairo's character in the community that with so heavy a sentence impending over him, it occurred to no one--not even his worst enemies--to ask that special precautions be made to prevent his escape.

the largest possible quantity

From this reading The maximum term of imprisonment was fifty years, and this for Chairo would be practically equivalent to imprisonment for life.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading This was the remnant of a code prepared at a time when social crimes were not much feared, whereas political crimes were regarded as of utmost danger to the commonwealth.

not any; not one

From this reading It was no small credit to Chairo's character in the community that with so heavy a sentence impending over him, it occurred to no one--not even his worst enemies--to ask that special precautions be made to prevent his escape.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The irreconcilables clamored for nothing less than this.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading It was no small credit to Chairo's character in the community that with so heavy a sentence impending over him, it occurred to no one--not even his worst enemies--to ask that special precautions be made to prevent his escape.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

plural of “offense” — a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was no small credit to Chairo's character in the community that with so heavy a sentence impending over him, it occurred to no one--not even his worst enemies--to ask that special precautions be made to prevent his escape.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

almost; nearly

From this reading The maximum term of imprisonment was fifty years, and this for Chairo would be practically equivalent to imprisonment for life.

plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading It was no small credit to Chairo's character in the community that with so heavy a sentence impending over him, it occurred to no one--not even his worst enemies--to ask that special precautions be made to prevent his escape.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading This was the remnant of a code prepared at a time when social crimes were not much feared, whereas political crimes were regarded as of utmost danger to the commonwealth.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading It was no small credit to Chairo's character in the community that with so heavy a sentence impending over him, it occurred to no one--not even his worst enemies--to ask that special precautions be made to prevent his escape.

subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior (as a confession or obedience)

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading This was the remnant of a code prepared at a time when social crimes were not much feared, whereas political crimes were regarded as of utmost danger to the commonwealth.

a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists

From this reading This was the remnant of a code prepared at a time when social crimes were not much feared, whereas political crimes were regarded as of utmost danger to the commonwealth.

free from harm or evil

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading It was no small credit to Chairo's character in the community that with so heavy a sentence impending over him, it occurred to no one--not even his worst enemies--to ask that special precautions be made to prevent his escape.

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

From this reading It was no small credit to Chairo's character in the community that with so heavy a sentence impending over him, it occurred to no one--not even his worst enemies--to ask that special precautions be made to prevent his escape.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was no small credit to Chairo's character in the community that with so heavy a sentence impending over him, it occurred to no one--not even his worst enemies--to ask that special precautions be made to prevent his escape.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading This was the remnant of a code prepared at a time when social crimes were not much feared, whereas political crimes were regarded as of utmost danger to the commonwealth.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading It was no small credit to Chairo's character in the community that with so heavy a sentence impending over him, it occurred to no one--not even his worst enemies--to ask that special precautions be made to prevent his escape.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The irreconcilables clamored for nothing less than this.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

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

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

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

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading This was the remnant of a code prepared at a time when social crimes were not much feared, whereas political crimes were regarded as of utmost danger to the commonwealth.

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

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading This was the remnant of a code prepared at a time when social crimes were not much feared, whereas political crimes were regarded as of utmost danger to the commonwealth.

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

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

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

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

at the time that

From this reading This was the remnant of a code prepared at a time when social crimes were not much feared, whereas political crimes were regarded as of utmost danger to the commonwealth.

in contrast with the fact that

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

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

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

in the company of; together with

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading It was no small credit to Chairo's character in the community that with so heavy a sentence impending over him, it occurred to no one--not even his worst enemies--to ask that special precautions be made to prevent his escape.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The maximum term of imprisonment was fifty years, and this for Chairo would be practically equivalent to imprisonment for life.

a late time of life

From this reading LYDIA TO THE RESCUE Political offenses, such as the one with which Chairo was charged, were punished not by confinement in farm colonies but by imprisonment in a fortress, and had this disadvantage that, whereas the term in the former case could be diminished by good conduct, in the latter case it was fixed for a number of years and was generally of inordinate length.