Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading Their companions tell them that this is a matter for giving and receiving satisfaction.

point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading And yet there they stand; at a given signal aim each at the other's heart; and, if that aim is true, each is murdered by his brother, and hurried in a moment red- handed into the awful presence of his Maker and Judge.

(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 So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

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

From this reading "Just think of two men, for instance, who had been friends for years, and in some unguarded moment had used intemperate language towards each other.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

subject to appointment

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

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

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

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

From this reading And this used to be called `satisfaction,' and the man who refused to give it was branded as a coward.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

exceptionally bad or displeasing

From this reading And yet there they stand; at a given signal aim each at the other's heart; and, if that aim is true, each is murdered by his brother, and hurried in a moment red- handed into the awful presence of his Maker and Judge.

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

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Just think of two men, for instance, who had been friends for years, and in some unguarded moment had used intemperate language towards each other.

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

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

the two together, not just one

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

(of goods and merchandise) marked or labeled by a distinctive word or symbol indicating exclusive rights

From this reading And this used to be called `satisfaction,' and the man who refused to give it was branded as a coward.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading And yet there they stand; at a given signal aim each at the other's heart; and, if that aim is true, each is murdered by his brother, and hurried in a moment red- handed into the awful presence of his Maker and Judge.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading And this used to be called `satisfaction,' and the man who refused to give it was branded as a coward.

characterized by pomp and ceremony and stately display

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Their companions tell them that this is a matter for giving and receiving satisfaction.

a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

a person who shows fear or timidity

From this reading And this used to be called `satisfaction,' and the man who refused to give it was branded as a coward.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading "Just think of two men, for instance, who had been friends for years, and in some unguarded moment had used intemperate language towards each other.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

one or the other of two

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Just think of two men, for instance, who had been friends for years, and in some unguarded moment had used intemperate language towards each other.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "Just think of two men, for instance, who had been friends for years, and in some unguarded moment had used intemperate language towards each other.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading And this used to be called `satisfaction,' and the man who refused to give it was branded as a coward.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading And yet there they stand; at a given signal aim each at the other's heart; and, if that aim is true, each is murdered by his brother, and hurried in a moment red- handed into the awful presence of his Maker and Judge.

the act of giving

From this reading Their companions tell them that this is a matter for giving and receiving satisfaction.

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

From this reading "Just think of two men, for instance, who had been friends for years, and in some unguarded moment had used intemperate language towards each other.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading And yet there they stand; at a given signal aim each at the other's heart; and, if that aim is true, each is murdered by his brother, and hurried in a moment red- handed into the awful presence of his Maker and Judge.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

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

From this reading And yet there they stand; at a given signal aim each at the other's heart; and, if that aim is true, each is murdered by his brother, and hurried in a moment red- handed into the awful presence of his Maker and Judge.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading And yet there they stand; at a given signal aim each at the other's heart; and, if that aim is true, each is murdered by his brother, and hurried in a moment red- handed into the awful presence of his Maker and Judge.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading And yet there they stand; at a given signal aim each at the other's heart; and, if that aim is true, each is murdered by his brother, and hurried in a moment red- handed into the awful presence of his Maker and Judge.

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

From this reading "Just think of two men, for instance, who had been friends for years, and in some unguarded moment had used intemperate language towards each other.

an occurrence of something

From this reading "Just think of two men, for instance, who had been friends for years, and in some unguarded moment had used intemperate language towards each other.

(of weather or climate) not mild; subject to extremes

From this reading "Just think of two men, for instance, who had been friends for years, and in some unguarded moment had used intemperate language towards each other.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading And yet there they stand; at a given signal aim each at the other's heart; and, if that aim is true, each is murdered by his brother, and hurried in a moment red- handed into the awful presence of his Maker and Judge.

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

From this reading Their companions tell them that this is a matter for giving and receiving satisfaction.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading And yet there they stand; at a given signal aim each at the other's heart; and, if that aim is true, each is murdered by his brother, and hurried in a moment red- handed into the awful presence of his Maker and Judge.

and nothing more

From this reading "Just think of two men, for instance, who had been friends for years, and in some unguarded moment had used intemperate language towards each other.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading "Just think of two men, for instance, who had been friends for years, and in some unguarded moment had used intemperate language towards each other.

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

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

engage in

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

a person who makes things

From this reading And yet there they stand; at a given signal aim each at the other's heart; and, if that aim is true, each is murdered by his brother, and hurried in a moment red- handed into the awful presence of his Maker and Judge.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading And this used to be called `satisfaction,' and the man who refused to give it was branded as a coward.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Their companions tell them that this is a matter for giving and receiving satisfaction.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

the force of workers available

From this reading "Just think of two men, for instance, who had been friends for years, and in some unguarded moment had used intemperate language towards each other.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

a particular point in time

From this reading "Just think of two men, for instance, who had been friends for years, and in some unguarded moment had used intemperate language towards each other.

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

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

used to form the superlative

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

killed unlawfully

From this reading And yet there they stand; at a given signal aim each at the other's heart; and, if that aim is true, each is murdered by his brother, and hurried in a moment red- handed into the awful presence of his Maker and Judge.

common to or shared by two or more parties

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

not any; not one

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Just think of two men, for instance, who had been friends for years, and in some unguarded moment had used intemperate language towards each other.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "Just think of two men, for instance, who had been friends for years, and in some unguarded moment had used intemperate language towards each other.

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From this reading And yet there they stand; at a given signal aim each at the other's heart; and, if that aim is true, each is murdered by his brother, and hurried in a moment red- handed into the awful presence of his Maker and Judge.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading And yet there they stand; at a given signal aim each at the other's heart; and, if that aim is true, each is murdered by his brother, and hurried in a moment red- handed into the awful presence of his Maker and Judge.

plural of “principal” — the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

on the contrary

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading Their companions tell them that this is a matter for giving and receiving satisfaction.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading And yet there they stand; at a given signal aim each at the other's heart; and, if that aim is true, each is murdered by his brother, and hurried in a moment red- handed into the awful presence of his Maker and Judge.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading And this used to be called `satisfaction,' and the man who refused to give it was branded as a coward.

precisely, exactly

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading Their companions tell them that this is a matter for giving and receiving satisfaction.

plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading And yet there they stand; at a given signal aim each at the other's heart; and, if that aim is true, each is murdered by his brother, and hurried in a moment red- handed into the awful presence of his Maker and Judge.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

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

From this reading "Just think of two men, for instance, who had been friends for years, and in some unguarded moment had used intemperate language towards each other.

be standing; be upright

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

express in words

From this reading Their companions tell them that this is a matter for giving and receiving satisfaction.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Their companions tell them that this is a matter for giving and receiving satisfaction.

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

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their companions tell them that this is a matter for giving and receiving satisfaction.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Their companions tell them that this is a matter for giving and receiving satisfaction.

in or at that place or location

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

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

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading And yet there they stand; at a given signal aim each at the other's heart; and, if that aim is true, each is murdered by his brother, and hurried in a moment red- handed into the awful presence of his Maker and Judge.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Just think of two men, for instance, who had been friends for years, and in some unguarded moment had used intemperate language towards each other.

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

From this reading Their companions tell them that this is a matter for giving and receiving satisfaction.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

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

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

in the direction of

From this reading "Just think of two men, for instance, who had been friends for years, and in some unguarded moment had used intemperate language towards each other.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading And yet there they stand; at a given signal aim each at the other's heart; and, if that aim is true, each is murdered by his brother, and hurried in a moment red- handed into the awful presence of his Maker and Judge.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "Just think of two men, for instance, who had been friends for years, and in some unguarded moment had used intemperate language towards each other.

lacking protection or a guard

From this reading "Just think of two men, for instance, who had been friends for years, and in some unguarded moment had used intemperate language towards each other.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading "Just think of two men, for instance, who had been friends for years, and in some unguarded moment had used intemperate language towards each other.

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

From this reading And this used to be called `satisfaction,' and the man who refused to give it was branded as a coward.

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

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

which person or people

From this reading "Just think of two men, for instance, who had been friends for years, and in some unguarded moment had used intemperate language towards each other.

in the company of; together with

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading So, in perfectly cold blood, with the most ceremonious politeness, the time and place of meeting are fixed by the seconds, who make all arrangements for their principals; and at the time appointed these two men stand face to face, with no malice, it may be, in either heart, feeling rather that there were faults on both sides, and at any rate no more wrong done or intended than a little mutual forbearance and concession might easily set right.

a late time of life

From this reading "Just think of two men, for instance, who had been friends for years, and in some unguarded moment had used intemperate language towards each other.

but in spite of that

From this reading And yet there they stand; at a given signal aim each at the other's heart; and, if that aim is true, each is murdered by his brother, and hurried in a moment red- handed into the awful presence of his Maker and Judge.