Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading But, taken as a whole, the men of Sark were simple, honest according to their lights, brave and hardy, very tenacious of their own ideas and their island rights, somewhat stubborn and easier to lead than to drive, and withal red-blooded, as the result of their ancestry, and given to a large despite of foreigners, in which category were included all unfortunates born outside the rugged walls of Sark.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading But, taken as a whole, the men of Sark were simple, honest according to their lights, brave and hardy, very tenacious of their own ideas and their island rights, somewhat stubborn and easier to lead than to drive, and withal red-blooded, as the result of their ancestry, and given to a large despite of foreigners, in which category were included all unfortunates born outside the rugged walls of Sark.

(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 Black sheep there were, of course, as there are in every community, who seemed all defects and possessed of no redeeming qualities whatever.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading He had done his best among them, both for their own interests and those of the mines, but no striving would ever make him other than a foreigner; and in the depression of spirit consequent on the trying experiences of the day, he gloomily pondered the idea of giving up his post and finding a more congenial atmosphere elsewhere.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading This strange people amongst whom he had fallen, possessed, in pre-eminent degree, what in these later times is known as the defects of its qualities.

the descendants of one individual

From this reading But, taken as a whole, the men of Sark were simple, honest according to their lights, brave and hardy, very tenacious of their own ideas and their island rights, somewhat stubborn and easier to lead than to drive, and withal red-blooded, as the result of their ancestry, and given to a large despite of foreigners, in which category were included all unfortunates born outside the rugged walls of Sark.

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

From this reading Black sheep there were, of course, as there are in every community, who seemed all defects and possessed of no redeeming qualities whatever.

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

From this reading Black sheep there were, of course, as there are in every community, who seemed all defects and possessed of no redeeming qualities whatever.

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

From this reading This strange people amongst whom he had fallen, possessed, in pre-eminent degree, what in these later times is known as the defects of its qualities.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading He had done his best among them, both for their own interests and those of the mines, but no striving would ever make him other than a foreigner; and in the depression of spirit consequent on the trying experiences of the day, he gloomily pondered the idea of giving up his post and finding a more congenial atmosphere elsewhere.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading He had done his best among them, both for their own interests and those of the mines, but no striving would ever make him other than a foreigner; and in the depression of spirit consequent on the trying experiences of the day, he gloomily pondered the idea of giving up his post and finding a more congenial atmosphere elsewhere.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Black sheep there were, of course, as there are in every community, who seemed all defects and possessed of no redeeming qualities whatever.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading HOW SARK CRAVED BLOOD FOR BLOOD Stephen Gard walked slowly down the road towards Plaisance in the lowest of spirits.

brought into existence

From this reading But, taken as a whole, the men of Sark were simple, honest according to their lights, brave and hardy, very tenacious of their own ideas and their island rights, somewhat stubborn and easier to lead than to drive, and withal red-blooded, as the result of their ancestry, and given to a large despite of foreigners, in which category were included all unfortunates born outside the rugged walls of Sark.

the two together, not just one

From this reading He had done his best among them, both for their own interests and those of the mines, but no striving would ever make him other than a foreigner; and in the depression of spirit consequent on the trying experiences of the day, he gloomily pondered the idea of giving up his post and finding a more congenial atmosphere elsewhere.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading But, taken as a whole, the men of Sark were simple, honest according to their lights, brave and hardy, very tenacious of their own ideas and their island rights, somewhat stubborn and easier to lead than to drive, and withal red-blooded, as the result of their ancestry, and given to a large despite of foreigners, in which category were included all unfortunates born outside the rugged walls of Sark.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, taken as a whole, the men of Sark were simple, honest according to their lights, brave and hardy, very tenacious of their own ideas and their island rights, somewhat stubborn and easier to lead than to drive, and withal red-blooded, as the result of their ancestry, and given to a large despite of foreigners, in which category were included all unfortunates born outside the rugged walls of Sark.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading But, taken as a whole, the men of Sark were simple, honest according to their lights, brave and hardy, very tenacious of their own ideas and their island rights, somewhat stubborn and easier to lead than to drive, and withal red-blooded, as the result of their ancestry, and given to a large despite of foreigners, in which category were included all unfortunates born outside the rugged walls of Sark.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading Black sheep there were, of course, as there are in every community, who seemed all defects and possessed of no redeeming qualities whatever.

suitable to your needs

From this reading He had done his best among them, both for their own interests and those of the mines, but no striving would ever make him other than a foreigner; and in the depression of spirit consequent on the trying experiences of the day, he gloomily pondered the idea of giving up his post and finding a more congenial atmosphere elsewhere.

occurring with or following as a consequence

From this reading He had done his best among them, both for their own interests and those of the mines, but no striving would ever make him other than a foreigner; and in the depression of spirit consequent on the trying experiences of the day, he gloomily pondered the idea of giving up his post and finding a more congenial atmosphere elsewhere.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Black sheep there were, of course, as there are in every community, who seemed all defects and possessed of no redeeming qualities whatever.

wanted intensely

From this reading HOW SARK CRAVED BLOOD FOR BLOOD Stephen Gard walked slowly down the road towards Plaisance in the lowest of spirits.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He had done his best among them, both for their own interests and those of the mines, but no striving would ever make him other than a foreigner; and in the depression of spirit consequent on the trying experiences of the day, he gloomily pondered the idea of giving up his post and finding a more congenial atmosphere elsewhere.

plural of “defect” — an imperfection in a bodily system

From this reading This strange people amongst whom he had fallen, possessed, in pre-eminent degree, what in these later times is known as the defects of its qualities.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading This strange people amongst whom he had fallen, possessed, in pre-eminent degree, what in these later times is known as the defects of its qualities.

a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity

From this reading He had done his best among them, both for their own interests and those of the mines, but no striving would ever make him other than a foreigner; and in the depression of spirit consequent on the trying experiences of the day, he gloomily pondered the idea of giving up his post and finding a more congenial atmosphere elsewhere.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading But, taken as a whole, the men of Sark were simple, honest according to their lights, brave and hardy, very tenacious of their own ideas and their island rights, somewhat stubborn and easier to lead than to drive, and withal red-blooded, as the result of their ancestry, and given to a large despite of foreigners, in which category were included all unfortunates born outside the rugged walls of Sark.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading He had done his best among them, both for their own interests and those of the mines, but no striving would ever make him other than a foreigner; and in the depression of spirit consequent on the trying experiences of the day, he gloomily pondered the idea of giving up his post and finding a more congenial atmosphere elsewhere.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading HOW SARK CRAVED BLOOD FOR BLOOD Stephen Gard walked slowly down the road towards Plaisance in the lowest of spirits.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading But, taken as a whole, the men of Sark were simple, honest according to their lights, brave and hardy, very tenacious of their own ideas and their island rights, somewhat stubborn and easier to lead than to drive, and withal red-blooded, as the result of their ancestry, and given to a large despite of foreigners, in which category were included all unfortunates born outside the rugged walls of Sark.

comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading But, taken as a whole, the men of Sark were simple, honest according to their lights, brave and hardy, very tenacious of their own ideas and their island rights, somewhat stubborn and easier to lead than to drive, and withal red-blooded, as the result of their ancestry, and given to a large despite of foreigners, in which category were included all unfortunates born outside the rugged walls of Sark.

in or to another place

From this reading He had done his best among them, both for their own interests and those of the mines, but no striving would ever make him other than a foreigner; and in the depression of spirit consequent on the trying experiences of the day, he gloomily pondered the idea of giving up his post and finding a more congenial atmosphere elsewhere.

at any time

From this reading He had done his best among them, both for their own interests and those of the mines, but no striving would ever make him other than a foreigner; and in the depression of spirit consequent on the trying experiences of the day, he gloomily pondered the idea of giving up his post and finding a more congenial atmosphere elsewhere.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Black sheep there were, of course, as there are in every community, who seemed all defects and possessed of no redeeming qualities whatever.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading He had done his best among them, both for their own interests and those of the mines, but no striving would ever make him other than a foreigner; and in the depression of spirit consequent on the trying experiences of the day, he gloomily pondered the idea of giving up his post and finding a more congenial atmosphere elsewhere.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading This strange people amongst whom he had fallen, possessed, in pre-eminent degree, what in these later times is known as the defects of its qualities.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading He had done his best among them, both for their own interests and those of the mines, but no striving would ever make him other than a foreigner; and in the depression of spirit consequent on the trying experiences of the day, he gloomily pondered the idea of giving up his post and finding a more congenial atmosphere elsewhere.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HOW SARK CRAVED BLOOD FOR BLOOD Stephen Gard walked slowly down the road towards Plaisance in the lowest of spirits.

a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country

From this reading He had done his best among them, both for their own interests and those of the mines, but no striving would ever make him other than a foreigner; and in the depression of spirit consequent on the trying experiences of the day, he gloomily pondered the idea of giving up his post and finding a more congenial atmosphere elsewhere.

plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country

From this reading But, taken as a whole, the men of Sark were simple, honest according to their lights, brave and hardy, very tenacious of their own ideas and their island rights, somewhat stubborn and easier to lead than to drive, and withal red-blooded, as the result of their ancestry, and given to a large despite of foreigners, in which category were included all unfortunates born outside the rugged walls of Sark.

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From this reading HOW SARK CRAVED BLOOD FOR BLOOD Stephen Gard walked slowly down the road towards Plaisance in the lowest of spirits.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading But, taken as a whole, the men of Sark were simple, honest according to their lights, brave and hardy, very tenacious of their own ideas and their island rights, somewhat stubborn and easier to lead than to drive, and withal red-blooded, as the result of their ancestry, and given to a large despite of foreigners, in which category were included all unfortunates born outside the rugged walls of Sark.

the act of giving

From this reading He had done his best among them, both for their own interests and those of the mines, but no striving would ever make him other than a foreigner; and in the depression of spirit consequent on the trying experiences of the day, he gloomily pondered the idea of giving up his post and finding a more congenial atmosphere elsewhere.

with gloom

From this reading He had done his best among them, both for their own interests and those of the mines, but no striving would ever make him other than a foreigner; and in the depression of spirit consequent on the trying experiences of the day, he gloomily pondered the idea of giving up his post and finding a more congenial atmosphere elsewhere.

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

From this reading This strange people amongst whom he had fallen, possessed, in pre-eminent degree, what in these later times is known as the defects of its qualities.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading But, taken as a whole, the men of Sark were simple, honest according to their lights, brave and hardy, very tenacious of their own ideas and their island rights, somewhat stubborn and easier to lead than to drive, and withal red-blooded, as the result of their ancestry, and given to a large despite of foreigners, in which category were included all unfortunates born outside the rugged walls of Sark.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading This strange people amongst whom he had fallen, possessed, in pre-eminent degree, what in these later times is known as the defects of its qualities.

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

From this reading He had done his best among them, both for their own interests and those of the mines, but no striving would ever make him other than a foreigner; and in the depression of spirit consequent on the trying experiences of the day, he gloomily pondered the idea of giving up his post and finding a more congenial atmosphere elsewhere.

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

From this reading He had done his best among them, both for their own interests and those of the mines, but no striving would ever make him other than a foreigner; and in the depression of spirit consequent on the trying experiences of the day, he gloomily pondered the idea of giving up his post and finding a more congenial atmosphere elsewhere.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading But, taken as a whole, the men of Sark were simple, honest according to their lights, brave and hardy, very tenacious of their own ideas and their island rights, somewhat stubborn and easier to lead than to drive, and withal red-blooded, as the result of their ancestry, and given to a large despite of foreigners, in which category were included all unfortunates born outside the rugged walls of Sark.

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From this reading HOW SARK CRAVED BLOOD FOR BLOOD Stephen Gard walked slowly down the road towards Plaisance in the lowest of spirits.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He had done his best among them, both for their own interests and those of the mines, but no striving would ever make him other than a foreigner; and in the depression of spirit consequent on the trying experiences of the day, he gloomily pondered the idea of giving up his post and finding a more congenial atmosphere elsewhere.

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

From this reading But, taken as a whole, the men of Sark were simple, honest according to their lights, brave and hardy, very tenacious of their own ideas and their island rights, somewhat stubborn and easier to lead than to drive, and withal red-blooded, as the result of their ancestry, and given to a large despite of foreigners, in which category were included all unfortunates born outside the rugged walls of Sark.

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

From this reading HOW SARK CRAVED BLOOD FOR BLOOD Stephen Gard walked slowly down the road towards Plaisance in the lowest of spirits.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading But, taken as a whole, the men of Sark were simple, honest according to their lights, brave and hardy, very tenacious of their own ideas and their island rights, somewhat stubborn and easier to lead than to drive, and withal red-blooded, as the result of their ancestry, and given to a large despite of foreigners, in which category were included all unfortunates born outside the rugged walls of Sark.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading He had done his best among them, both for their own interests and those of the mines, but no striving would ever make him other than a foreigner; and in the depression of spirit consequent on the trying experiences of the day, he gloomily pondered the idea of giving up his post and finding a more congenial atmosphere elsewhere.

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

From this reading This strange people amongst whom he had fallen, possessed, in pre-eminent degree, what in these later times is known as the defects of its qualities.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading But, taken as a whole, the men of Sark were simple, honest according to their lights, brave and hardy, very tenacious of their own ideas and their island rights, somewhat stubborn and easier to lead than to drive, and withal red-blooded, as the result of their ancestry, and given to a large despite of foreigners, in which category were included all unfortunates born outside the rugged walls of Sark.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading This strange people amongst whom he had fallen, possessed, in pre-eminent degree, what in these later times is known as the defects of its qualities.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading This strange people amongst whom he had fallen, possessed, in pre-eminent degree, what in these later times is known as the defects of its qualities.

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

From this reading But, taken as a whole, the men of Sark were simple, honest according to their lights, brave and hardy, very tenacious of their own ideas and their island rights, somewhat stubborn and easier to lead than to drive, and withal red-blooded, as the result of their ancestry, and given to a large despite of foreigners, in which category were included all unfortunates born outside the rugged walls of Sark.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading This strange people amongst whom he had fallen, possessed, in pre-eminent degree, what in these later times is known as the defects of its qualities.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading But, taken as a whole, the men of Sark were simple, honest according to their lights, brave and hardy, very tenacious of their own ideas and their island rights, somewhat stubborn and easier to lead than to drive, and withal red-blooded, as the result of their ancestry, and given to a large despite of foreigners, in which category were included all unfortunates born outside the rugged walls of Sark.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading But, taken as a whole, the men of Sark were simple, honest according to their lights, brave and hardy, very tenacious of their own ideas and their island rights, somewhat stubborn and easier to lead than to drive, and withal red-blooded, as the result of their ancestry, and given to a large despite of foreigners, in which category were included all unfortunates born outside the rugged walls of Sark.

lowest in rank or importance

From this reading HOW SARK CRAVED BLOOD FOR BLOOD Stephen Gard walked slowly down the road towards Plaisance in the lowest of spirits.

engage in

From this reading He had done his best among them, both for their own interests and those of the mines, but no striving would ever make him other than a foreigner; and in the depression of spirit consequent on the trying experiences of the day, he gloomily pondered the idea of giving up his post and finding a more congenial atmosphere elsewhere.

the force of workers available

From this reading But, taken as a whole, the men of Sark were simple, honest according to their lights, brave and hardy, very tenacious of their own ideas and their island rights, somewhat stubborn and easier to lead than to drive, and withal red-blooded, as the result of their ancestry, and given to a large despite of foreigners, in which category were included all unfortunates born outside the rugged walls of Sark.

plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted

From this reading He had done his best among them, both for their own interests and those of the mines, but no striving would ever make him other than a foreigner; and in the depression of spirit consequent on the trying experiences of the day, he gloomily pondered the idea of giving up his post and finding a more congenial atmosphere elsewhere.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He had done his best among them, both for their own interests and those of the mines, but no striving would ever make him other than a foreigner; and in the depression of spirit consequent on the trying experiences of the day, he gloomily pondered the idea of giving up his post and finding a more congenial atmosphere elsewhere.

not any; not one

From this reading Black sheep there were, of course, as there are in every community, who seemed all defects and possessed of no redeeming qualities whatever.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW SARK CRAVED BLOOD FOR BLOOD Stephen Gard walked slowly down the road towards Plaisance in the lowest of spirits.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had done his best among them, both for their own interests and those of the mines, but no striving would ever make him other than a foreigner; and in the depression of spirit consequent on the trying experiences of the day, he gloomily pondered the idea of giving up his post and finding a more congenial atmosphere elsewhere.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He had done his best among them, both for their own interests and those of the mines, but no striving would ever make him other than a foreigner; and in the depression of spirit consequent on the trying experiences of the day, he gloomily pondered the idea of giving up his post and finding a more congenial atmosphere elsewhere.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading But, taken as a whole, the men of Sark were simple, honest according to their lights, brave and hardy, very tenacious of their own ideas and their island rights, somewhat stubborn and easier to lead than to drive, and withal red-blooded, as the result of their ancestry, and given to a large despite of foreigners, in which category were included all unfortunates born outside the rugged walls of Sark.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading But, taken as a whole, the men of Sark were simple, honest according to their lights, brave and hardy, very tenacious of their own ideas and their island rights, somewhat stubborn and easier to lead than to drive, and withal red-blooded, as the result of their ancestry, and given to a large despite of foreigners, in which category were included all unfortunates born outside the rugged walls of Sark.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading This strange people amongst whom he had fallen, possessed, in pre-eminent degree, what in these later times is known as the defects of its qualities.

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From this reading HOW SARK CRAVED BLOOD FOR BLOOD Stephen Gard walked slowly down the road towards Plaisance in the lowest of spirits.

past form of “ponder” — reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading He had done his best among them, both for their own interests and those of the mines, but no striving would ever make him other than a foreigner; and in the depression of spirit consequent on the trying experiences of the day, he gloomily pondered the idea of giving up his post and finding a more congenial atmosphere elsewhere.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading This strange people amongst whom he had fallen, possessed, in pre-eminent degree, what in these later times is known as the defects of its qualities.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading He had done his best among them, both for their own interests and those of the mines, but no striving would ever make him other than a foreigner; and in the depression of spirit consequent on the trying experiences of the day, he gloomily pondered the idea of giving up his post and finding a more congenial atmosphere elsewhere.

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From this reading This strange people amongst whom he had fallen, possessed, in pre-eminent degree, what in these later times is known as the defects of its qualities.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading This strange people amongst whom he had fallen, possessed, in pre-eminent degree, what in these later times is known as the defects of its qualities.

endowed with or exhibiting great bodily or mental health

From this reading But, taken as a whole, the men of Sark were simple, honest according to their lights, brave and hardy, very tenacious of their own ideas and their island rights, somewhat stubborn and easier to lead than to drive, and withal red-blooded, as the result of their ancestry, and given to a large despite of foreigners, in which category were included all unfortunates born outside the rugged walls of Sark.

bringing about salvation or redemption from sin

From this reading Black sheep there were, of course, as there are in every community, who seemed all defects and possessed of no redeeming qualities whatever.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading But, taken as a whole, the men of Sark were simple, honest according to their lights, brave and hardy, very tenacious of their own ideas and their island rights, somewhat stubborn and easier to lead than to drive, and withal red-blooded, as the result of their ancestry, and given to a large despite of foreigners, in which category were included all unfortunates born outside the rugged walls of Sark.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading But, taken as a whole, the men of Sark were simple, honest according to their lights, brave and hardy, very tenacious of their own ideas and their island rights, somewhat stubborn and easier to lead than to drive, and withal red-blooded, as the result of their ancestry, and given to a large despite of foreigners, in which category were included all unfortunates born outside the rugged walls of Sark.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading HOW SARK CRAVED BLOOD FOR BLOOD Stephen Gard walked slowly down the road towards Plaisance in the lowest of spirits.

sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring

From this reading But, taken as a whole, the men of Sark were simple, honest according to their lights, brave and hardy, very tenacious of their own ideas and their island rights, somewhat stubborn and easier to lead than to drive, and withal red-blooded, as the result of their ancestry, and given to a large despite of foreigners, in which category were included all unfortunates born outside the rugged walls of Sark.

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From this reading HOW SARK CRAVED BLOOD FOR BLOOD Stephen Gard walked slowly down the road towards Plaisance in the lowest of spirits.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Black sheep there were, of course, as there are in every community, who seemed all defects and possessed of no redeeming qualities whatever.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading Black sheep there were, of course, as there are in every community, who seemed all defects and possessed of no redeeming qualities whatever.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading But, taken as a whole, the men of Sark were simple, honest according to their lights, brave and hardy, very tenacious of their own ideas and their island rights, somewhat stubborn and easier to lead than to drive, and withal red-blooded, as the result of their ancestry, and given to a large despite of foreigners, in which category were included all unfortunates born outside the rugged walls of Sark.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading HOW SARK CRAVED BLOOD FOR BLOOD Stephen Gard walked slowly down the road towards Plaisance in the lowest of spirits.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading But, taken as a whole, the men of Sark were simple, honest according to their lights, brave and hardy, very tenacious of their own ideas and their island rights, somewhat stubborn and easier to lead than to drive, and withal red-blooded, as the result of their ancestry, and given to a large despite of foreigners, in which category were included all unfortunates born outside the rugged walls of Sark.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading He had done his best among them, both for their own interests and those of the mines, but no striving would ever make him other than a foreigner; and in the depression of spirit consequent on the trying experiences of the day, he gloomily pondered the idea of giving up his post and finding a more congenial atmosphere elsewhere.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading HOW SARK CRAVED BLOOD FOR BLOOD Stephen Gard walked slowly down the road towards Plaisance in the lowest of spirits.

English writer (1832-1904)

From this reading HOW SARK CRAVED BLOOD FOR BLOOD Stephen Gard walked slowly down the road towards Plaisance in the lowest of spirits.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading This strange people amongst whom he had fallen, possessed, in pre-eminent degree, what in these later times is known as the defects of its qualities.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading He had done his best among them, both for their own interests and those of the mines, but no striving would ever make him other than a foreigner; and in the depression of spirit consequent on the trying experiences of the day, he gloomily pondered the idea of giving up his post and finding a more congenial atmosphere elsewhere.

tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield

From this reading But, taken as a whole, the men of Sark were simple, honest according to their lights, brave and hardy, very tenacious of their own ideas and their island rights, somewhat stubborn and easier to lead than to drive, and withal red-blooded, as the result of their ancestry, and given to a large despite of foreigners, in which category were included all unfortunates born outside the rugged walls of Sark.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading But, taken as a whole, the men of Sark were simple, honest according to their lights, brave and hardy, very tenacious of their own ideas and their island rights, somewhat stubborn and easier to lead than to drive, and withal red-blooded, as the result of their ancestry, and given to a large despite of foreigners, in which category were included all unfortunates born outside the rugged walls of Sark.

good at remembering

From this reading But, taken as a whole, the men of Sark were simple, honest according to their lights, brave and hardy, very tenacious of their own ideas and their island rights, somewhat stubborn and easier to lead than to drive, and withal red-blooded, as the result of their ancestry, and given to a large despite of foreigners, in which category were included all unfortunates born outside the rugged walls of Sark.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But, taken as a whole, the men of Sark were simple, honest according to their lights, brave and hardy, very tenacious of their own ideas and their island rights, somewhat stubborn and easier to lead than to drive, and withal red-blooded, as the result of their ancestry, and given to a large despite of foreigners, in which category were included all unfortunates born outside the rugged walls of Sark.

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

From this reading HOW SARK CRAVED BLOOD FOR BLOOD Stephen Gard walked slowly down the road towards Plaisance in the lowest of spirits.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But, taken as a whole, the men of Sark were simple, honest according to their lights, brave and hardy, very tenacious of their own ideas and their island rights, somewhat stubborn and easier to lead than to drive, and withal red-blooded, as the result of their ancestry, and given to a large despite of foreigners, in which category were included all unfortunates born outside the rugged walls of Sark.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He had done his best among them, both for their own interests and those of the mines, but no striving would ever make him other than a foreigner; and in the depression of spirit consequent on the trying experiences of the day, he gloomily pondered the idea of giving up his post and finding a more congenial atmosphere elsewhere.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Black sheep there were, of course, as there are in every community, who seemed all defects and possessed of no redeeming qualities whatever.

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

From this reading This strange people amongst whom he had fallen, possessed, in pre-eminent degree, what in these later times is known as the defects of its qualities.

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

From this reading This strange people amongst whom he had fallen, possessed, in pre-eminent degree, what in these later times is known as the defects of its qualities.

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

From this reading He had done his best among them, both for their own interests and those of the mines, but no striving would ever make him other than a foreigner; and in the depression of spirit consequent on the trying experiences of the day, he gloomily pondered the idea of giving up his post and finding a more congenial atmosphere elsewhere.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading This strange people amongst whom he had fallen, possessed, in pre-eminent degree, what in these later times is known as the defects of its qualities.

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

From this reading But, taken as a whole, the men of Sark were simple, honest according to their lights, brave and hardy, very tenacious of their own ideas and their island rights, somewhat stubborn and easier to lead than to drive, and withal red-blooded, as the result of their ancestry, and given to a large despite of foreigners, in which category were included all unfortunates born outside the rugged walls of Sark.

in the direction of

From this reading HOW SARK CRAVED BLOOD FOR BLOOD Stephen Gard walked slowly down the road towards Plaisance in the lowest of spirits.

hard to endure

From this reading He had done his best among them, both for their own interests and those of the mines, but no striving would ever make him other than a foreigner; and in the depression of spirit consequent on the trying experiences of the day, he gloomily pondered the idea of giving up his post and finding a more congenial atmosphere elsewhere.

plural of “unfortunate” — a person who suffers misfortune

From this reading But, taken as a whole, the men of Sark were simple, honest according to their lights, brave and hardy, very tenacious of their own ideas and their island rights, somewhat stubborn and easier to lead than to drive, and withal red-blooded, as the result of their ancestry, and given to a large despite of foreigners, in which category were included all unfortunates born outside the rugged walls of Sark.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He had done his best among them, both for their own interests and those of the mines, but no striving would ever make him other than a foreigner; and in the depression of spirit consequent on the trying experiences of the day, he gloomily pondered the idea of giving up his post and finding a more congenial atmosphere elsewhere.

precisely as stated

From this reading But, taken as a whole, the men of Sark were simple, honest according to their lights, brave and hardy, very tenacious of their own ideas and their island rights, somewhat stubborn and easier to lead than to drive, and withal red-blooded, as the result of their ancestry, and given to a large despite of foreigners, in which category were included all unfortunates born outside the rugged walls of Sark.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading HOW SARK CRAVED BLOOD FOR BLOOD Stephen Gard walked slowly down the road towards Plaisance in the lowest of spirits.

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 But, taken as a whole, the men of Sark were simple, honest according to their lights, brave and hardy, very tenacious of their own ideas and their island rights, somewhat stubborn and easier to lead than to drive, and withal red-blooded, as the result of their ancestry, and given to a large despite of foreigners, in which category were included all unfortunates born outside the rugged walls of Sark.

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

From this reading Black sheep there were, of course, as there are in every community, who seemed all defects and possessed of no redeeming qualities whatever.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading This strange people amongst whom he had fallen, possessed, in pre-eminent degree, what in these later times is known as the defects of its qualities.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Black sheep there were, of course, as there are in every community, who seemed all defects and possessed of no redeeming qualities whatever.

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

From this reading But, taken as a whole, the men of Sark were simple, honest according to their lights, brave and hardy, very tenacious of their own ideas and their island rights, somewhat stubborn and easier to lead than to drive, and withal red-blooded, as the result of their ancestry, and given to a large despite of foreigners, in which category were included all unfortunates born outside the rugged walls of Sark.

which person or people

From this reading Black sheep there were, of course, as there are in every community, who seemed all defects and possessed of no redeeming qualities whatever.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading But, taken as a whole, the men of Sark were simple, honest according to their lights, brave and hardy, very tenacious of their own ideas and their island rights, somewhat stubborn and easier to lead than to drive, and withal red-blooded, as the result of their ancestry, and given to a large despite of foreigners, in which category were included all unfortunates born outside the rugged walls of Sark.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading This strange people amongst whom he had fallen, possessed, in pre-eminent degree, what in these later times is known as the defects of its qualities.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading But, taken as a whole, the men of Sark were simple, honest according to their lights, brave and hardy, very tenacious of their own ideas and their island rights, somewhat stubborn and easier to lead than to drive, and withal red-blooded, as the result of their ancestry, and given to a large despite of foreigners, in which category were included all unfortunates born outside the rugged walls of Sark.

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

From this reading He had done his best among them, both for their own interests and those of the mines, but no striving would ever make him other than a foreigner; and in the depression of spirit consequent on the trying experiences of the day, he gloomily pondered the idea of giving up his post and finding a more congenial atmosphere elsewhere.