Chapter XXXVI

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

From this reading Except for a weekly visit from his mother, who, once she was entered upon her work, found it difficult to see him more often than that--traveling as she did in the next two months between Albany and Buffalo and even New York City--but without the success she had at first hoped for.

later than; following

From this reading But after this the long days in prison for Clyde.

the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises

From this reading For as all, but more particularly the ministers of the region, since they most guardedly and reservedly represented their congregations in every instance, unanimously saw it, here was a notorious and, of course, most unsavory trial which had resulted in a conviction with which the more conservative element of the country--if one could judge by the papers at least, were in agreement.

state capital of New York; located in eastern New York State on the west bank of the Hudson river

From this reading Except for a weekly visit from his mother, who, once she was entered upon her work, found it difficult to see him more often than that--traveling as she did in the next two months between Albany and Buffalo and even New York City--but without the success she had at first hoped for.

(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 For as all, but more particularly the ministers of the region, since they most guardedly and reservedly represented their congregations in every instance, unanimously saw it, here was a notorious and, of course, most unsavory trial which had resulted in a conviction with which the more conservative element of the country--if one could judge by the papers at least, were in agreement.

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

From this reading Except for a weekly visit from his mother, who, once she was entered upon her work, found it difficult to see him more often than that--traveling as she did in the next two months between Albany and Buffalo and even New York City--but without the success she had at first hoped for.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading For in the matter of her appeal to the churches and the public--as most wearily (and in secret if not to Clyde)--and after three weeks of more or less regional and purely sectarian trying, she was compelled to report the Christians at least were very indifferent--not as Christian as they should be.

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

From this reading Except for a weekly visit from his mother, who, once she was entered upon her work, found it difficult to see him more often than that--traveling as she did in the next two months between Albany and Buffalo and even New York City--but without the success she had at first hoped for.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Except for a weekly visit from his mother, who, once she was entered upon her work, found it difficult to see him more often than that--traveling as she did in the next two months between Albany and Buffalo and even New York City--but without the success she had at first hoped for.

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

From this reading For in the matter of her appeal to the churches and the public--as most wearily (and in secret if not to Clyde)--and after three weeks of more or less regional and purely sectarian trying, she was compelled to report the Christians at least were very indifferent--not as Christian as they should be.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides who was this woman--as well as her son?

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Except for a weekly visit from his mother, who, once she was entered upon her work, found it difficult to see him more often than that--traveling as she did in the next two months between Albany and Buffalo and even New York City--but without the success she had at first hoped for.

large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

From this reading Except for a weekly visit from his mother, who, once she was entered upon her work, found it difficult to see him more often than that--traveling as she did in the next two months between Albany and Buffalo and even New York City--but without the success she had at first hoped for.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But after this the long days in prison for Clyde.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For as all, but more particularly the ministers of the region, since they most guardedly and reservedly represented their congregations in every instance, unanimously saw it, here was a notorious and, of course, most unsavory trial which had resulted in a conviction with which the more conservative element of the country--if one could judge by the papers at least, were in agreement.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading For in the matter of her appeal to the churches and the public--as most wearily (and in secret if not to Clyde)--and after three weeks of more or less regional and purely sectarian trying, she was compelled to report the Christians at least were very indifferent--not as Christian as they should be.

plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination

From this reading For in the matter of her appeal to the churches and the public--as most wearily (and in secret if not to Clyde)--and after three weeks of more or less regional and purely sectarian trying, she was compelled to report the Christians at least were very indifferent--not as Christian as they should be.

plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading For in the matter of her appeal to the churches and the public--as most wearily (and in secret if not to Clyde)--and after three weeks of more or less regional and purely sectarian trying, she was compelled to report the Christians at least were very indifferent--not as Christian as they should be.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Except for a weekly visit from his mother, who, once she was entered upon her work, found it difficult to see him more often than that--traveling as she did in the next two months between Albany and Buffalo and even New York City--but without the success she had at first hoped for.

a river in western Scotland that flows from the southern uplands into the Firth of Clyde; navigable by oceangoing vessels as far as Glasgow

From this reading But after this the long days in prison for Clyde.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading For in the matter of her appeal to the churches and the public--as most wearily (and in secret if not to Clyde)--and after three weeks of more or less regional and purely sectarian trying, she was compelled to report the Christians at least were very indifferent--not as Christian as they should be.

plural of “congregation” — a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church

From this reading For as all, but more particularly the ministers of the region, since they most guardedly and reservedly represented their congregations in every instance, unanimously saw it, here was a notorious and, of course, most unsavory trial which had resulted in a conviction with which the more conservative element of the country--if one could judge by the papers at least, were in agreement.

resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion

From this reading For as all, but more particularly the ministers of the region, since they most guardedly and reservedly represented their congregations in every instance, unanimously saw it, here was a notorious and, of course, most unsavory trial which had resulted in a conviction with which the more conservative element of the country--if one could judge by the papers at least, were in agreement.

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading For as all, but more particularly the ministers of the region, since they most guardedly and reservedly represented their congregations in every instance, unanimously saw it, here was a notorious and, of course, most unsavory trial which had resulted in a conviction with which the more conservative element of the country--if one could judge by the papers at least, were in agreement.

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

From this reading For as all, but more particularly the ministers of the region, since they most guardedly and reservedly represented their congregations in every instance, unanimously saw it, here was a notorious and, of course, most unsavory trial which had resulted in a conviction with which the more conservative element of the country--if one could judge by the papers at least, were in agreement.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading For as all, but more particularly the ministers of the region, since they most guardedly and reservedly represented their congregations in every instance, unanimously saw it, here was a notorious and, of course, most unsavory trial which had resulted in a conviction with which the more conservative element of the country--if one could judge by the papers at least, were in agreement.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading For as all, but more particularly the ministers of the region, since they most guardedly and reservedly represented their congregations in every instance, unanimously saw it, here was a notorious and, of course, most unsavory trial which had resulted in a conviction with which the more conservative element of the country--if one could judge by the papers at least, were in agreement.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading But after this the long days in prison for Clyde.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Except for a weekly visit from his mother, who, once she was entered upon her work, found it difficult to see him more often than that--traveling as she did in the next two months between Albany and Buffalo and even New York City--but without the success she had at first hoped for.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Except for a weekly visit from his mother, who, once she was entered upon her work, found it difficult to see him more often than that--traveling as she did in the next two months between Albany and Buffalo and even New York City--but without the success she had at first hoped for.

an abstract part of something

From this reading For as all, but more particularly the ministers of the region, since they most guardedly and reservedly represented their congregations in every instance, unanimously saw it, here was a notorious and, of course, most unsavory trial which had resulted in a conviction with which the more conservative element of the country--if one could judge by the papers at least, were in agreement.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Except for a weekly visit from his mother, who, once she was entered upon her work, found it difficult to see him more often than that--traveling as she did in the next two months between Albany and Buffalo and even New York City--but without the success she had at first hoped for.

divisible by two

From this reading Except for a weekly visit from his mother, who, once she was entered upon her work, found it difficult to see him more often than that--traveling as she did in the next two months between Albany and Buffalo and even New York City--but without the success she had at first hoped for.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading For as all, but more particularly the ministers of the region, since they most guardedly and reservedly represented their congregations in every instance, unanimously saw it, here was a notorious and, of course, most unsavory trial which had resulted in a conviction with which the more conservative element of the country--if one could judge by the papers at least, were in agreement.

apart from; not including

From this reading Except for a weekly visit from his mother, who, once she was entered upon her work, found it difficult to see him more often than that--traveling as she did in the next two months between Albany and Buffalo and even New York City--but without the success she had at first hoped for.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Except for a weekly visit from his mother, who, once she was entered upon her work, found it difficult to see him more often than that--traveling as she did in the next two months between Albany and Buffalo and even New York City--but without the success she had at first hoped for.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But after this the long days in prison for Clyde.

set up or found

From this reading Except for a weekly visit from his mother, who, once she was entered upon her work, found it difficult to see him more often than that--traveling as she did in the next two months between Albany and Buffalo and even New York City--but without the success she had at first hoped for.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Except for a weekly visit from his mother, who, once she was entered upon her work, found it difficult to see him more often than that--traveling as she did in the next two months between Albany and Buffalo and even New York City--but without the success she had at first hoped for.

in a conservative manner

From this reading For as all, but more particularly the ministers of the region, since they most guardedly and reservedly represented their congregations in every instance, unanimously saw it, here was a notorious and, of course, most unsavory trial which had resulted in a conviction with which the more conservative element of the country--if one could judge by the papers at least, were in agreement.

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

From this reading Except for a weekly visit from his mother, who, once she was entered upon her work, found it difficult to see him more often than that--traveling as she did in the next two months between Albany and Buffalo and even New York City--but without the success she had at first hoped for.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Except for a weekly visit from his mother, who, once she was entered upon her work, found it difficult to see him more often than that--traveling as she did in the next two months between Albany and Buffalo and even New York City--but without the success she had at first hoped for.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading For as all, but more particularly the ministers of the region, since they most guardedly and reservedly represented their congregations in every instance, unanimously saw it, here was a notorious and, of course, most unsavory trial which had resulted in a conviction with which the more conservative element of the country--if one could judge by the papers at least, were in agreement.

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

From this reading Except for a weekly visit from his mother, who, once she was entered upon her work, found it difficult to see him more often than that--traveling as she did in the next two months between Albany and Buffalo and even New York City--but without the success she had at first hoped for.

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

From this reading Except for a weekly visit from his mother, who, once she was entered upon her work, found it difficult to see him more often than that--traveling as she did in the next two months between Albany and Buffalo and even New York City--but without the success she had at first hoped for.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading Except for a weekly visit from his mother, who, once she was entered upon her work, found it difficult to see him more often than that--traveling as she did in the next two months between Albany and Buffalo and even New York City--but without the success she had at first hoped for.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading For in the matter of her appeal to the churches and the public--as most wearily (and in secret if not to Clyde)--and after three weeks of more or less regional and purely sectarian trying, she was compelled to report the Christians at least were very indifferent--not as Christian as they should be.

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

From this reading But after this the long days in prison for Clyde.

marked by a lack of interest

From this reading For in the matter of her appeal to the churches and the public--as most wearily (and in secret if not to Clyde)--and after three weeks of more or less regional and purely sectarian trying, she was compelled to report the Christians at least were very indifferent--not as Christian as they should be.

an occurrence of something

From this reading For as all, but more particularly the ministers of the region, since they most guardedly and reservedly represented their congregations in every instance, unanimously saw it, here was a notorious and, of course, most unsavory trial which had resulted in a conviction with which the more conservative element of the country--if one could judge by the papers at least, were in agreement.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Except for a weekly visit from his mother, who, once she was entered upon her work, found it difficult to see him more often than that--traveling as she did in the next two months between Albany and Buffalo and even New York City--but without the success she had at first hoped for.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading For as all, but more particularly the ministers of the region, since they most guardedly and reservedly represented their congregations in every instance, unanimously saw it, here was a notorious and, of course, most unsavory trial which had resulted in a conviction with which the more conservative element of the country--if one could judge by the papers at least, were in agreement.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading For in the matter of her appeal to the churches and the public--as most wearily (and in secret if not to Clyde)--and after three weeks of more or less regional and purely sectarian trying, she was compelled to report the Christians at least were very indifferent--not as Christian as they should be.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading For in the matter of her appeal to the churches and the public--as most wearily (and in secret if not to Clyde)--and after three weeks of more or less regional and purely sectarian trying, she was compelled to report the Christians at least were very indifferent--not as Christian as they should be.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading But after this the long days in prison for Clyde.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading For in the matter of her appeal to the churches and the public--as most wearily (and in secret if not to Clyde)--and after three weeks of more or less regional and purely sectarian trying, she was compelled to report the Christians at least were very indifferent--not as Christian as they should be.

plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading For as all, but more particularly the ministers of the region, since they most guardedly and reservedly represented their congregations in every instance, unanimously saw it, here was a notorious and, of course, most unsavory trial which had resulted in a conviction with which the more conservative element of the country--if one could judge by the papers at least, were in agreement.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Except for a weekly visit from his mother, who, once she was entered upon her work, found it difficult to see him more often than that--traveling as she did in the next two months between Albany and Buffalo and even New York City--but without the success she had at first hoped for.

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

From this reading Except for a weekly visit from his mother, who, once she was entered upon her work, found it difficult to see him more often than that--traveling as she did in the next two months between Albany and Buffalo and even New York City--but without the success she had at first hoped for.

used to form the superlative

From this reading For in the matter of her appeal to the churches and the public--as most wearily (and in secret if not to Clyde)--and after three weeks of more or less regional and purely sectarian trying, she was compelled to report the Christians at least were very indifferent--not as Christian as they should be.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Except for a weekly visit from his mother, who, once she was entered upon her work, found it difficult to see him more often than that--traveling as she did in the next two months between Albany and Buffalo and even New York City--but without the success she had at first hoped for.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Except for a weekly visit from his mother, who, once she was entered upon her work, found it difficult to see him more often than that--traveling as she did in the next two months between Albany and Buffalo and even New York City--but without the success she had at first hoped for.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Except for a weekly visit from his mother, who, once she was entered upon her work, found it difficult to see him more often than that--traveling as she did in the next two months between Albany and Buffalo and even New York City--but without the success she had at first hoped for.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading For in the matter of her appeal to the churches and the public--as most wearily (and in secret if not to Clyde)--and after three weeks of more or less regional and purely sectarian trying, she was compelled to report the Christians at least were very indifferent--not as Christian as they should be.

known widely and usually unfavorably

From this reading For as all, but more particularly the ministers of the region, since they most guardedly and reservedly represented their congregations in every instance, unanimously saw it, here was a notorious and, of course, most unsavory trial which had resulted in a conviction with which the more conservative element of the country--if one could judge by the papers at least, were in agreement.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For in the matter of her appeal to the churches and the public--as most wearily (and in secret if not to Clyde)--and after three weeks of more or less regional and purely sectarian trying, she was compelled to report the Christians at least were very indifferent--not as Christian as they should be.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Except for a weekly visit from his mother, who, once she was entered upon her work, found it difficult to see him more often than that--traveling as she did in the next two months between Albany and Buffalo and even New York City--but without the success she had at first hoped for.

on one occasion

From this reading Except for a weekly visit from his mother, who, once she was entered upon her work, found it difficult to see him more often than that--traveling as she did in the next two months between Albany and Buffalo and even New York City--but without the success she had at first hoped for.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading For as all, but more particularly the ministers of the region, since they most guardedly and reservedly represented their congregations in every instance, unanimously saw it, here was a notorious and, of course, most unsavory trial which had resulted in a conviction with which the more conservative element of the country--if one could judge by the papers at least, were in agreement.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading For in the matter of her appeal to the churches and the public--as most wearily (and in secret if not to Clyde)--and after three weeks of more or less regional and purely sectarian trying, she was compelled to report the Christians at least were very indifferent--not as Christian as they should be.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading For as all, but more particularly the ministers of the region, since they most guardedly and reservedly represented their congregations in every instance, unanimously saw it, here was a notorious and, of course, most unsavory trial which had resulted in a conviction with which the more conservative element of the country--if one could judge by the papers at least, were in agreement.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading For as all, but more particularly the ministers of the region, since they most guardedly and reservedly represented their congregations in every instance, unanimously saw it, here was a notorious and, of course, most unsavory trial which had resulted in a conviction with which the more conservative element of the country--if one could judge by the papers at least, were in agreement.

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

From this reading But after this the long days in prison for Clyde.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading For in the matter of her appeal to the churches and the public--as most wearily (and in secret if not to Clyde)--and after three weeks of more or less regional and purely sectarian trying, she was compelled to report the Christians at least were very indifferent--not as Christian as they should be.

restricted to something

From this reading For in the matter of her appeal to the churches and the public--as most wearily (and in secret if not to Clyde)--and after three weeks of more or less regional and purely sectarian trying, she was compelled to report the Christians at least were very indifferent--not as Christian as they should be.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading For as all, but more particularly the ministers of the region, since they most guardedly and reservedly represented their congregations in every instance, unanimously saw it, here was a notorious and, of course, most unsavory trial which had resulted in a conviction with which the more conservative element of the country--if one could judge by the papers at least, were in agreement.

characteristic of a region

From this reading For in the matter of her appeal to the churches and the public--as most wearily (and in secret if not to Clyde)--and after three weeks of more or less regional and purely sectarian trying, she was compelled to report the Christians at least were very indifferent--not as Christian as they should be.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading For in the matter of her appeal to the churches and the public--as most wearily (and in secret if not to Clyde)--and after three weeks of more or less regional and purely sectarian trying, she was compelled to report the Christians at least were very indifferent--not as Christian as they should be.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading For as all, but more particularly the ministers of the region, since they most guardedly and reservedly represented their congregations in every instance, unanimously saw it, here was a notorious and, of course, most unsavory trial which had resulted in a conviction with which the more conservative element of the country--if one could judge by the papers at least, were in agreement.

with reserve; in a reserved manner

From this reading For as all, but more particularly the ministers of the region, since they most guardedly and reservedly represented their congregations in every instance, unanimously saw it, here was a notorious and, of course, most unsavory trial which had resulted in a conviction with which the more conservative element of the country--if one could judge by the papers at least, were in agreement.

past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading For as all, but more particularly the ministers of the region, since they most guardedly and reservedly represented their congregations in every instance, unanimously saw it, here was a notorious and, of course, most unsavory trial which had resulted in a conviction with which the more conservative element of the country--if one could judge by the papers at least, were in agreement.

cut with a saw

From this reading For as all, but more particularly the ministers of the region, since they most guardedly and reservedly represented their congregations in every instance, unanimously saw it, here was a notorious and, of course, most unsavory trial which had resulted in a conviction with which the more conservative element of the country--if one could judge by the papers at least, were in agreement.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading For in the matter of her appeal to the churches and the public--as most wearily (and in secret if not to Clyde)--and after three weeks of more or less regional and purely sectarian trying, she was compelled to report the Christians at least were very indifferent--not as Christian as they should be.

of or relating to or characteristic of a sect or sects

From this reading For in the matter of her appeal to the churches and the public--as most wearily (and in secret if not to Clyde)--and after three weeks of more or less regional and purely sectarian trying, she was compelled to report the Christians at least were very indifferent--not as Christian as they should be.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Except for a weekly visit from his mother, who, once she was entered upon her work, found it difficult to see him more often than that--traveling as she did in the next two months between Albany and Buffalo and even New York City--but without the success she had at first hoped for.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Except for a weekly visit from his mother, who, once she was entered upon her work, found it difficult to see him more often than that--traveling as she did in the next two months between Albany and Buffalo and even New York City--but without the success she had at first hoped for.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading For in the matter of her appeal to the churches and the public--as most wearily (and in secret if not to Clyde)--and after three weeks of more or less regional and purely sectarian trying, she was compelled to report the Christians at least were very indifferent--not as Christian as they should be.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading For as all, but more particularly the ministers of the region, since they most guardedly and reservedly represented their congregations in every instance, unanimously saw it, here was a notorious and, of course, most unsavory trial which had resulted in a conviction with which the more conservative element of the country--if one could judge by the papers at least, were in agreement.

a male human offspring

From this reading Besides who was this woman--as well as her son?

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Except for a weekly visit from his mother, who, once she was entered upon her work, found it difficult to see him more often than that--traveling as she did in the next two months between Albany and Buffalo and even New York City--but without the success she had at first hoped for.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Except for a weekly visit from his mother, who, once she was entered upon her work, found it difficult to see him more often than that--traveling as she did in the next two months between Albany and Buffalo and even New York City--but without the success she had at first hoped for.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Except for a weekly visit from his mother, who, once she was entered upon her work, found it difficult to see him more often than that--traveling as she did in the next two months between Albany and Buffalo and even New York City--but without the success she had at first hoped for.

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

From this reading But after this the long days in prison for Clyde.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading For as all, but more particularly the ministers of the region, since they most guardedly and reservedly represented their congregations in every instance, unanimously saw it, here was a notorious and, of course, most unsavory trial which had resulted in a conviction with which the more conservative element of the country--if one could judge by the papers at least, were in agreement.

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

From this reading For in the matter of her appeal to the churches and the public--as most wearily (and in secret if not to Clyde)--and after three weeks of more or less regional and purely sectarian trying, she was compelled to report the Christians at least were very indifferent--not as Christian as they should be.

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

From this reading But after this the long days in prison for Clyde.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading For in the matter of her appeal to the churches and the public--as most wearily (and in secret if not to Clyde)--and after three weeks of more or less regional and purely sectarian trying, she was compelled to report the Christians at least were very indifferent--not as Christian as they should be.

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

From this reading Except for a weekly visit from his mother, who, once she was entered upon her work, found it difficult to see him more often than that--traveling as she did in the next two months between Albany and Buffalo and even New York City--but without the success she had at first hoped for.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading Except for a weekly visit from his mother, who, once she was entered upon her work, found it difficult to see him more often than that--traveling as she did in the next two months between Albany and Buffalo and even New York City--but without the success she had at first hoped for.

the act of testing something

From this reading For as all, but more particularly the ministers of the region, since they most guardedly and reservedly represented their congregations in every instance, unanimously saw it, here was a notorious and, of course, most unsavory trial which had resulted in a conviction with which the more conservative element of the country--if one could judge by the papers at least, were in agreement.

hard to endure

From this reading For in the matter of her appeal to the churches and the public--as most wearily (and in secret if not to Clyde)--and after three weeks of more or less regional and purely sectarian trying, she was compelled to report the Christians at least were very indifferent--not as Christian as they should be.

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

From this reading Except for a weekly visit from his mother, who, once she was entered upon her work, found it difficult to see him more often than that--traveling as she did in the next two months between Albany and Buffalo and even New York City--but without the success she had at first hoped for.

of one mind; without dissent

From this reading For as all, but more particularly the ministers of the region, since they most guardedly and reservedly represented their congregations in every instance, unanimously saw it, here was a notorious and, of course, most unsavory trial which had resulted in a conviction with which the more conservative element of the country--if one could judge by the papers at least, were in agreement.

morally offensive

From this reading For as all, but more particularly the ministers of the region, since they most guardedly and reservedly represented their congregations in every instance, unanimously saw it, here was a notorious and, of course, most unsavory trial which had resulted in a conviction with which the more conservative element of the country--if one could judge by the papers at least, were in agreement.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Except for a weekly visit from his mother, who, once she was entered upon her work, found it difficult to see him more often than that--traveling as she did in the next two months between Albany and Buffalo and even New York City--but without the success she had at first hoped for.

precisely as stated

From this reading For in the matter of her appeal to the churches and the public--as most wearily (and in secret if not to Clyde)--and after three weeks of more or less regional and purely sectarian trying, she was compelled to report the Christians at least were very indifferent--not as Christian as they should be.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Except for a weekly visit from his mother, who, once she was entered upon her work, found it difficult to see him more often than that--traveling as she did in the next two months between Albany and Buffalo and even New York City--but without the success she had at first hoped for.

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

From this reading Except for a weekly visit from his mother, who, once she was entered upon her work, found it difficult to see him more often than that--traveling as she did in the next two months between Albany and Buffalo and even New York City--but without the success she had at first hoped for.

in a weary manner

From this reading For in the matter of her appeal to the churches and the public--as most wearily (and in secret if not to Clyde)--and after three weeks of more or less regional and purely sectarian trying, she was compelled to report the Christians at least were very indifferent--not as Christian as they should be.

a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)

From this reading Except for a weekly visit from his mother, who, once she was entered upon her work, found it difficult to see him more often than that--traveling as she did in the next two months between Albany and Buffalo and even New York City--but without the success she had at first hoped for.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading For in the matter of her appeal to the churches and the public--as most wearily (and in secret if not to Clyde)--and after three weeks of more or less regional and purely sectarian trying, she was compelled to report the Christians at least were very indifferent--not as Christian as they should be.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Besides who was this woman--as well as her son?

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

From this reading For in the matter of her appeal to the churches and the public--as most wearily (and in secret if not to Clyde)--and after three weeks of more or less regional and purely sectarian trying, she was compelled to report the Christians at least were very indifferent--not as Christian as they should be.

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

From this reading For as all, but more particularly the ministers of the region, since they most guardedly and reservedly represented their congregations in every instance, unanimously saw it, here was a notorious and, of course, most unsavory trial which had resulted in a conviction with which the more conservative element of the country--if one could judge by the papers at least, were in agreement.

which person or people

From this reading Except for a weekly visit from his mother, who, once she was entered upon her work, found it difficult to see him more often than that--traveling as she did in the next two months between Albany and Buffalo and even New York City--but without the success she had at first hoped for.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For as all, but more particularly the ministers of the region, since they most guardedly and reservedly represented their congregations in every instance, unanimously saw it, here was a notorious and, of course, most unsavory trial which had resulted in a conviction with which the more conservative element of the country--if one could judge by the papers at least, were in agreement.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Except for a weekly visit from his mother, who, once she was entered upon her work, found it difficult to see him more often than that--traveling as she did in the next two months between Albany and Buffalo and even New York City--but without the success she had at first hoped for.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Besides who was this woman--as well as her son?

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Except for a weekly visit from his mother, who, once she was entered upon her work, found it difficult to see him more often than that--traveling as she did in the next two months between Albany and Buffalo and even New York City--but without the success she had at first hoped for.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Except for a weekly visit from his mother, who, once she was entered upon her work, found it difficult to see him more often than that--traveling as she did in the next two months between Albany and Buffalo and even New York City--but without the success she had at first hoped for.