used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They had not yet become accustomed to seeing bullets fired into the bodies of human beings; to the sight of strong men falling with a death-wound in the head or heart, which was afterwards almost an everyday spectacle in the battles of the Great Rebellion.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading They had not yet become accustomed to seeing bullets fired into the bodies of human beings; to the sight of strong men falling with a death-wound in the head or heart, which was afterwards almost an everyday spectacle in the battles of the Great Rebellion.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I have no weapons, as you have, boys, and I have something to say to this meeting," said Titus, after he had meditated for two or three minutes.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading They had not yet become accustomed to seeing bullets fired into the bodies of human beings; to the sight of strong men falling with a death-wound in the head or heart, which was afterwards almost an everyday spectacle in the battles of the Great Rebellion.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading They had not yet become accustomed to seeing bullets fired into the bodies of human beings; to the sight of strong men falling with a death-wound in the head or heart, which was afterwards almost an everyday spectacle in the battles of the Great Rebellion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They had not yet become accustomed to seeing bullets fired into the bodies of human beings; to the sight of strong men falling with a death-wound in the head or heart, which was afterwards almost an everyday spectacle in the battles of the Great Rebellion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DEMAND OF CAPTAIN TITUS LYON Revolvers are dangerous weapons; and Deck and Artie had used them enough in sport to realize this truth.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE DEMAND OF CAPTAIN TITUS LYON Revolvers are dangerous weapons; and Deck and Artie had used them enough in sport to realize this truth.
Artie
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From this reading THE DEMAND OF CAPTAIN TITUS LYON Revolvers are dangerous weapons; and Deck and Artie had used them enough in sport to realize this truth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I have no weapons, as you have, boys, and I have something to say to this meeting," said Titus, after he had meditated for two or three minutes.
battlesnounUS /ˈbætəlz/
plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading They had not yet become accustomed to seeing bullets fired into the bodies of human beings; to the sight of strong men falling with a death-wound in the head or heart, which was afterwards almost an everyday spectacle in the battles of the Great Rebellion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They had been brought up where human life was held to be more sacred than in the locality to which they had been transplanted; and if they had thought of discharging their weapons into the vital parts of even the ruffians who menaced the Union meeting with violence, they were certainly not ready to begin with one of their own flesh and blood, though Titus Lyon had proved himself to be one of the most virulent enemies of the public peace.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading They had not yet become accustomed to seeing bullets fired into the bodies of human beings; to the sight of strong men falling with a death-wound in the head or heart, which was afterwards almost an everyday spectacle in the battles of the Great Rebellion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They had been brought up where human life was held to be more sacred than in the locality to which they had been transplanted; and if they had thought of discharging their weapons into the vital parts of even the ruffians who menaced the Union meeting with violence, they were certainly not ready to begin with one of their own flesh and blood, though Titus Lyon had proved himself to be one of the most virulent enemies of the public peace.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading They had been brought up where human life was held to be more sacred than in the locality to which they had been transplanted; and if they had thought of discharging their weapons into the vital parts of even the ruffians who menaced the Union meeting with violence, they were certainly not ready to begin with one of their own flesh and blood, though Titus Lyon had proved himself to be one of the most virulent enemies of the public peace.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading They had not yet become accustomed to seeing bullets fired into the bodies of human beings; to the sight of strong men falling with a death-wound in the head or heart, which was afterwards almost an everyday spectacle in the battles of the Great Rebellion.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading They had been brought up where human life was held to be more sacred than in the locality to which they had been transplanted; and if they had thought of discharging their weapons into the vital parts of even the ruffians who menaced the Union meeting with violence, they were certainly not ready to begin with one of their own flesh and blood, though Titus Lyon had proved himself to be one of the most virulent enemies of the public peace.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading They had not yet become accustomed to seeing bullets fired into the bodies of human beings; to the sight of strong men falling with a death-wound in the head or heart, which was afterwards almost an everyday spectacle in the battles of the Great Rebellion.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "I have no weapons, as you have, boys, and I have something to say to this meeting," said Titus, after he had meditated for two or three minutes.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading They had been brought up where human life was held to be more sacred than in the locality to which they had been transplanted; and if they had thought of discharging their weapons into the vital parts of even the ruffians who menaced the Union meeting with violence, they were certainly not ready to begin with one of their own flesh and blood, though Titus Lyon had proved himself to be one of the most virulent enemies of the public peace.
bulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading They had not yet become accustomed to seeing bullets fired into the bodies of human beings; to the sight of strong men falling with a death-wound in the head or heart, which was afterwards almost an everyday spectacle in the battles of the Great Rebellion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I want to go in; but I shall not stop there many minutes."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE DEMAND OF CAPTAIN TITUS LYON Revolvers are dangerous weapons; and Deck and Artie had used them enough in sport to realize this truth.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading They had been brought up where human life was held to be more sacred than in the locality to which they had been transplanted; and if they had thought of discharging their weapons into the vital parts of even the ruffians who menaced the Union meeting with violence, they were certainly not ready to begin with one of their own flesh and blood, though Titus Lyon had proved himself to be one of the most virulent enemies of the public peace.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading THE DEMAND OF CAPTAIN TITUS LYON Revolvers are dangerous weapons; and Deck and Artie had used them enough in sport to realize this truth.
death-wound
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From this reading They had not yet become accustomed to seeing bullets fired into the bodies of human beings; to the sight of strong men falling with a death-wound in the head or heart, which was afterwards almost an everyday spectacle in the battles of the Great Rebellion.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading THE DEMAND OF CAPTAIN TITUS LYON Revolvers are dangerous weapons; and Deck and Artie had used them enough in sport to realize this truth.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading THE DEMAND OF CAPTAIN TITUS LYON Revolvers are dangerous weapons; and Deck and Artie had used them enough in sport to realize this truth.
dischargingverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “discharge” — complete or carry out
From this reading They had been brought up where human life was held to be more sacred than in the locality to which they had been transplanted; and if they had thought of discharging their weapons into the vital parts of even the ruffians who menaced the Union meeting with violence, they were certainly not ready to begin with one of their own flesh and blood, though Titus Lyon had proved himself to be one of the most virulent enemies of the public peace.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading They had been brought up where human life was held to be more sacred than in the locality to which they had been transplanted; and if they had thought of discharging their weapons into the vital parts of even the ruffians who menaced the Union meeting with violence, they were certainly not ready to begin with one of their own flesh and blood, though Titus Lyon had proved himself to be one of the most virulent enemies of the public peace.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading THE DEMAND OF CAPTAIN TITUS LYON Revolvers are dangerous weapons; and Deck and Artie had used them enough in sport to realize this truth.
divisible by two
From this reading They had been brought up where human life was held to be more sacred than in the locality to which they had been transplanted; and if they had thought of discharging their weapons into the vital parts of even the ruffians who menaced the Union meeting with violence, they were certainly not ready to begin with one of their own flesh and blood, though Titus Lyon had proved himself to be one of the most virulent enemies of the public peace.
everydayadjectiveUS /ˈevriˈdeɪ/
found in the ordinary course of events
From this reading They had not yet become accustomed to seeing bullets fired into the bodies of human beings; to the sight of strong men falling with a death-wound in the head or heart, which was afterwards almost an everyday spectacle in the battles of the Great Rebellion.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading They had not yet become accustomed to seeing bullets fired into the bodies of human beings; to the sight of strong men falling with a death-wound in the head or heart, which was afterwards almost an everyday spectacle in the battles of the Great Rebellion.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading They had not yet become accustomed to seeing bullets fired into the bodies of human beings; to the sight of strong men falling with a death-wound in the head or heart, which was afterwards almost an everyday spectacle in the battles of the Great Rebellion.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading They had been brought up where human life was held to be more sacred than in the locality to which they had been transplanted; and if they had thought of discharging their weapons into the vital parts of even the ruffians who menaced the Union meeting with violence, they were certainly not ready to begin with one of their own flesh and blood, though Titus Lyon had proved himself to be one of the most virulent enemies of the public peace.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I have no weapons, as you have, boys, and I have something to say to this meeting," said Titus, after he had meditated for two or three minutes.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I want to go in; but I shall not stop there many minutes."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading They had not yet become accustomed to seeing bullets fired into the bodies of human beings; to the sight of strong men falling with a death-wound in the head or heart, which was afterwards almost an everyday spectacle in the battles of the Great Rebellion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE DEMAND OF CAPTAIN TITUS LYON Revolvers are dangerous weapons; and Deck and Artie had used them enough in sport to realize this truth.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have no weapons, as you have, boys, and I have something to say to this meeting," said Titus, after he had meditated for two or three minutes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I have no weapons, as you have, boys, and I have something to say to this meeting," said Titus, after he had meditated for two or three minutes.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading They had not yet become accustomed to seeing bullets fired into the bodies of human beings; to the sight of strong men falling with a death-wound in the head or heart, which was afterwards almost an everyday spectacle in the battles of the Great Rebellion.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading They had not yet become accustomed to seeing bullets fired into the bodies of human beings; to the sight of strong men falling with a death-wound in the head or heart, which was afterwards almost an everyday spectacle in the battles of the Great Rebellion.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading They had been brought up where human life was held to be more sacred than in the locality to which they had been transplanted; and if they had thought of discharging their weapons into the vital parts of even the ruffians who menaced the Union meeting with violence, they were certainly not ready to begin with one of their own flesh and blood, though Titus Lyon had proved himself to be one of the most virulent enemies of the public peace.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading They had been brought up where human life was held to be more sacred than in the locality to which they had been transplanted; and if they had thought of discharging their weapons into the vital parts of even the ruffians who menaced the Union meeting with violence, they were certainly not ready to begin with one of their own flesh and blood, though Titus Lyon had proved himself to be one of the most virulent enemies of the public peace.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading They had not yet become accustomed to seeing bullets fired into the bodies of human beings; to the sight of strong men falling with a death-wound in the head or heart, which was afterwards almost an everyday spectacle in the battles of the Great Rebellion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have no weapons, as you have, boys, and I have something to say to this meeting," said Titus, after he had meditated for two or three minutes.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They had been brought up where human life was held to be more sacred than in the locality to which they had been transplanted; and if they had thought of discharging their weapons into the vital parts of even the ruffians who menaced the Union meeting with violence, they were certainly not ready to begin with one of their own flesh and blood, though Titus Lyon had proved himself to be one of the most virulent enemies of the public peace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DEMAND OF CAPTAIN TITUS LYON Revolvers are dangerous weapons; and Deck and Artie had used them enough in sport to realize this truth.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They had not yet become accustomed to seeing bullets fired into the bodies of human beings; to the sight of strong men falling with a death-wound in the head or heart, which was afterwards almost an everyday spectacle in the battles of the Great Rebellion.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading They had been brought up where human life was held to be more sacred than in the locality to which they had been transplanted; and if they had thought of discharging their weapons into the vital parts of even the ruffians who menaced the Union meeting with violence, they were certainly not ready to begin with one of their own flesh and blood, though Titus Lyon had proved himself to be one of the most virulent enemies of the public peace.
localitynounUS /loʊˈkæləti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading They had been brought up where human life was held to be more sacred than in the locality to which they had been transplanted; and if they had thought of discharging their weapons into the vital parts of even the ruffians who menaced the Union meeting with violence, they were certainly not ready to begin with one of their own flesh and blood, though Titus Lyon had proved himself to be one of the most virulent enemies of the public peace.
LYONnounUS /ˈlaɪən/
a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon
From this reading THE DEMAND OF CAPTAIN TITUS LYON Revolvers are dangerous weapons; and Deck and Artie had used them enough in sport to realize this truth.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "I want to go in; but I shall not stop there many minutes."
meditated
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From this reading "I have no weapons, as you have, boys, and I have something to say to this meeting," said Titus, after he had meditated for two or three minutes.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading They had been brought up where human life was held to be more sacred than in the locality to which they had been transplanted; and if they had thought of discharging their weapons into the vital parts of even the ruffians who menaced the Union meeting with violence, they were certainly not ready to begin with one of their own flesh and blood, though Titus Lyon had proved himself to be one of the most virulent enemies of the public peace.
the force of workers available
From this reading They had not yet become accustomed to seeing bullets fired into the bodies of human beings; to the sight of strong men falling with a death-wound in the head or heart, which was afterwards almost an everyday spectacle in the battles of the Great Rebellion.
menacedverbUS /ˈmenəst/
past form of “menace” — pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading They had been brought up where human life was held to be more sacred than in the locality to which they had been transplanted; and if they had thought of discharging their weapons into the vital parts of even the ruffians who menaced the Union meeting with violence, they were certainly not ready to begin with one of their own flesh and blood, though Titus Lyon had proved himself to be one of the most virulent enemies of the public peace.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading "I have no weapons, as you have, boys, and I have something to say to this meeting," said Titus, after he had meditated for two or three minutes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They had been brought up where human life was held to be more sacred than in the locality to which they had been transplanted; and if they had thought of discharging their weapons into the vital parts of even the ruffians who menaced the Union meeting with violence, they were certainly not ready to begin with one of their own flesh and blood, though Titus Lyon had proved himself to be one of the most virulent enemies of the public peace.
used to form the superlative
From this reading They had been brought up where human life was held to be more sacred than in the locality to which they had been transplanted; and if they had thought of discharging their weapons into the vital parts of even the ruffians who menaced the Union meeting with violence, they were certainly not ready to begin with one of their own flesh and blood, though Titus Lyon had proved himself to be one of the most virulent enemies of the public peace.
not any; not one
From this reading "I have no weapons, as you have, boys, and I have something to say to this meeting," said Titus, after he had meditated for two or three minutes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They had not yet become accustomed to seeing bullets fired into the bodies of human beings; to the sight of strong men falling with a death-wound in the head or heart, which was afterwards almost an everyday spectacle in the battles of the Great Rebellion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DEMAND OF CAPTAIN TITUS LYON Revolvers are dangerous weapons; and Deck and Artie had used them enough in sport to realize this truth.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They had been brought up where human life was held to be more sacred than in the locality to which they had been transplanted; and if they had thought of discharging their weapons into the vital parts of even the ruffians who menaced the Union meeting with violence, they were certainly not ready to begin with one of their own flesh and blood, though Titus Lyon had proved himself to be one of the most virulent enemies of the public peace.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They had not yet become accustomed to seeing bullets fired into the bodies of human beings; to the sight of strong men falling with a death-wound in the head or heart, which was afterwards almost an everyday spectacle in the battles of the Great Rebellion.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading They had been brought up where human life was held to be more sacred than in the locality to which they had been transplanted; and if they had thought of discharging their weapons into the vital parts of even the ruffians who menaced the Union meeting with violence, they were certainly not ready to begin with one of their own flesh and blood, though Titus Lyon had proved himself to be one of the most virulent enemies of the public peace.
the local environment
From this reading They had been brought up where human life was held to be more sacred than in the locality to which they had been transplanted; and if they had thought of discharging their weapons into the vital parts of even the ruffians who menaced the Union meeting with violence, they were certainly not ready to begin with one of their own flesh and blood, though Titus Lyon had proved himself to be one of the most virulent enemies of the public peace.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading They had been brought up where human life was held to be more sacred than in the locality to which they had been transplanted; and if they had thought of discharging their weapons into the vital parts of even the ruffians who menaced the Union meeting with violence, they were certainly not ready to begin with one of their own flesh and blood, though Titus Lyon had proved himself to be one of the most virulent enemies of the public peace.
established beyond doubt
From this reading They had been brought up where human life was held to be more sacred than in the locality to which they had been transplanted; and if they had thought of discharging their weapons into the vital parts of even the ruffians who menaced the Union meeting with violence, they were certainly not ready to begin with one of their own flesh and blood, though Titus Lyon had proved himself to be one of the most virulent enemies of the public peace.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading They had been brought up where human life was held to be more sacred than in the locality to which they had been transplanted; and if they had thought of discharging their weapons into the vital parts of even the ruffians who menaced the Union meeting with violence, they were certainly not ready to begin with one of their own flesh and blood, though Titus Lyon had proved himself to be one of the most virulent enemies of the public peace.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading They had been brought up where human life was held to be more sacred than in the locality to which they had been transplanted; and if they had thought of discharging their weapons into the vital parts of even the ruffians who menaced the Union meeting with violence, they were certainly not ready to begin with one of their own flesh and blood, though Titus Lyon had proved himself to be one of the most virulent enemies of the public peace.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading THE DEMAND OF CAPTAIN TITUS LYON Revolvers are dangerous weapons; and Deck and Artie had used them enough in sport to realize this truth.
RebellionnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading They had not yet become accustomed to seeing bullets fired into the bodies of human beings; to the sight of strong men falling with a death-wound in the head or heart, which was afterwards almost an everyday spectacle in the battles of the Great Rebellion.
RevolversnounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvərz/
plural of “revolver” — a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading THE DEMAND OF CAPTAIN TITUS LYON Revolvers are dangerous weapons; and Deck and Artie had used them enough in sport to realize this truth.
ruffians
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From this reading They had been brought up where human life was held to be more sacred than in the locality to which they had been transplanted; and if they had thought of discharging their weapons into the vital parts of even the ruffians who menaced the Union meeting with violence, they were certainly not ready to begin with one of their own flesh and blood, though Titus Lyon had proved himself to be one of the most virulent enemies of the public peace.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading They had been brought up where human life was held to be more sacred than in the locality to which they had been transplanted; and if they had thought of discharging their weapons into the vital parts of even the ruffians who menaced the Union meeting with violence, they were certainly not ready to begin with one of their own flesh and blood, though Titus Lyon had proved himself to be one of the most virulent enemies of the public peace.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I have no weapons, as you have, boys, and I have something to say to this meeting," said Titus, after he had meditated for two or three minutes.
express in words
From this reading "I have no weapons, as you have, boys, and I have something to say to this meeting," said Titus, after he had meditated for two or three minutes.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading They had not yet become accustomed to seeing bullets fired into the bodies of human beings; to the sight of strong men falling with a death-wound in the head or heart, which was afterwards almost an everyday spectacle in the battles of the Great Rebellion.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I want to go in; but I shall not stop there many minutes."
an instance of visual perception
From this reading They had not yet become accustomed to seeing bullets fired into the bodies of human beings; to the sight of strong men falling with a death-wound in the head or heart, which was afterwards almost an everyday spectacle in the battles of the Great Rebellion.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "I have no weapons, as you have, boys, and I have something to say to this meeting," said Titus, after he had meditated for two or three minutes.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading They had not yet become accustomed to seeing bullets fired into the bodies of human beings; to the sight of strong men falling with a death-wound in the head or heart, which was afterwards almost an everyday spectacle in the battles of the Great Rebellion.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading THE DEMAND OF CAPTAIN TITUS LYON Revolvers are dangerous weapons; and Deck and Artie had used them enough in sport to realize this truth.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "I want to go in; but I shall not stop there many minutes."
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading They had not yet become accustomed to seeing bullets fired into the bodies of human beings; to the sight of strong men falling with a death-wound in the head or heart, which was afterwards almost an everyday spectacle in the battles of the Great Rebellion.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They had been brought up where human life was held to be more sacred than in the locality to which they had been transplanted; and if they had thought of discharging their weapons into the vital parts of even the ruffians who menaced the Union meeting with violence, they were certainly not ready to begin with one of their own flesh and blood, though Titus Lyon had proved himself to be one of the most virulent enemies of the public peace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEMAND OF CAPTAIN TITUS LYON Revolvers are dangerous weapons; and Deck and Artie had used them enough in sport to realize this truth.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They had been brought up where human life was held to be more sacred than in the locality to which they had been transplanted; and if they had thought of discharging their weapons into the vital parts of even the ruffians who menaced the Union meeting with violence, they were certainly not ready to begin with one of their own flesh and blood, though Titus Lyon had proved himself to be one of the most virulent enemies of the public peace.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE DEMAND OF CAPTAIN TITUS LYON Revolvers are dangerous weapons; and Deck and Artie had used them enough in sport to realize this truth.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I want to go in; but I shall not stop there many minutes."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had not yet become accustomed to seeing bullets fired into the bodies of human beings; to the sight of strong men falling with a death-wound in the head or heart, which was afterwards almost an everyday spectacle in the battles of the Great Rebellion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE DEMAND OF CAPTAIN TITUS LYON Revolvers are dangerous weapons; and Deck and Artie had used them enough in sport to realize this truth.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They had been brought up where human life was held to be more sacred than in the locality to which they had been transplanted; and if they had thought of discharging their weapons into the vital parts of even the ruffians who menaced the Union meeting with violence, they were certainly not ready to begin with one of their own flesh and blood, though Titus Lyon had proved himself to be one of the most virulent enemies of the public peace.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading They had been brought up where human life was held to be more sacred than in the locality to which they had been transplanted; and if they had thought of discharging their weapons into the vital parts of even the ruffians who menaced the Union meeting with violence, they were certainly not ready to begin with one of their own flesh and blood, though Titus Lyon had proved himself to be one of the most virulent enemies of the public peace.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "I have no weapons, as you have, boys, and I have something to say to this meeting," said Titus, after he had meditated for two or three minutes.
TITUSnounUS /ˈtaɪtəs/
a Greek disciple and helper of Saint Paul
From this reading THE DEMAND OF CAPTAIN TITUS LYON Revolvers are dangerous weapons; and Deck and Artie had used them enough in sport to realize this truth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DEMAND OF CAPTAIN TITUS LYON Revolvers are dangerous weapons; and Deck and Artie had used them enough in sport to realize this truth.
transplantedverbUS /trænˈsplæntɪd/
past form of “transplant” — lift and reset in another soil or situation
From this reading They had been brought up where human life was held to be more sacred than in the locality to which they had been transplanted; and if they had thought of discharging their weapons into the vital parts of even the ruffians who menaced the Union meeting with violence, they were certainly not ready to begin with one of their own flesh and blood, though Titus Lyon had proved himself to be one of the most virulent enemies of the public peace.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading THE DEMAND OF CAPTAIN TITUS LYON Revolvers are dangerous weapons; and Deck and Artie had used them enough in sport to realize this truth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "I have no weapons, as you have, boys, and I have something to say to this meeting," said Titus, after he had meditated for two or three minutes.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading They had been brought up where human life was held to be more sacred than in the locality to which they had been transplanted; and if they had thought of discharging their weapons into the vital parts of even the ruffians who menaced the Union meeting with violence, they were certainly not ready to begin with one of their own flesh and blood, though Titus Lyon had proved himself to be one of the most virulent enemies of the public peace.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They had been brought up where human life was held to be more sacred than in the locality to which they had been transplanted; and if they had thought of discharging their weapons into the vital parts of even the ruffians who menaced the Union meeting with violence, they were certainly not ready to begin with one of their own flesh and blood, though Titus Lyon had proved himself to be one of the most virulent enemies of the public peace.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading THE DEMAND OF CAPTAIN TITUS LYON Revolvers are dangerous weapons; and Deck and Artie had used them enough in sport to realize this truth.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading They had been brought up where human life was held to be more sacred than in the locality to which they had been transplanted; and if they had thought of discharging their weapons into the vital parts of even the ruffians who menaced the Union meeting with violence, they were certainly not ready to begin with one of their own flesh and blood, though Titus Lyon had proved himself to be one of the most virulent enemies of the public peace.
virulentadjectiveUS /ˈvɪrələnt/
extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom
From this reading They had been brought up where human life was held to be more sacred than in the locality to which they had been transplanted; and if they had thought of discharging their weapons into the vital parts of even the ruffians who menaced the Union meeting with violence, they were certainly not ready to begin with one of their own flesh and blood, though Titus Lyon had proved himself to be one of the most virulent enemies of the public peace.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading They had been brought up where human life was held to be more sacred than in the locality to which they had been transplanted; and if they had thought of discharging their weapons into the vital parts of even the ruffians who menaced the Union meeting with violence, they were certainly not ready to begin with one of their own flesh and blood, though Titus Lyon had proved himself to be one of the most virulent enemies of the public peace.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I want to go in; but I shall not stop there many minutes."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They had not yet become accustomed to seeing bullets fired into the bodies of human beings; to the sight of strong men falling with a death-wound in the head or heart, which was afterwards almost an everyday spectacle in the battles of the Great Rebellion.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading THE DEMAND OF CAPTAIN TITUS LYON Revolvers are dangerous weapons; and Deck and Artie had used them enough in sport to realize this truth.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They had been brought up where human life was held to be more sacred than in the locality to which they had been transplanted; and if they had thought of discharging their weapons into the vital parts of even the ruffians who menaced the Union meeting with violence, they were certainly not ready to begin with one of their own flesh and blood, though Titus Lyon had proved himself to be one of the most virulent enemies of the public peace.
in or at the place that
From this reading They had been brought up where human life was held to be more sacred than in the locality to which they had been transplanted; and if they had thought of discharging their weapons into the vital parts of even the ruffians who menaced the Union meeting with violence, they were certainly not ready to begin with one of their own flesh and blood, though Titus Lyon had proved himself to be one of the most virulent enemies of the public peace.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They had not yet become accustomed to seeing bullets fired into the bodies of human beings; to the sight of strong men falling with a death-wound in the head or heart, which was afterwards almost an everyday spectacle in the battles of the Great Rebellion.
which person or people
From this reading They had been brought up where human life was held to be more sacred than in the locality to which they had been transplanted; and if they had thought of discharging their weapons into the vital parts of even the ruffians who menaced the Union meeting with violence, they were certainly not ready to begin with one of their own flesh and blood, though Titus Lyon had proved himself to be one of the most virulent enemies of the public peace.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They had not yet become accustomed to seeing bullets fired into the bodies of human beings; to the sight of strong men falling with a death-wound in the head or heart, which was afterwards almost an everyday spectacle in the battles of the Great Rebellion.
but in spite of that
From this reading They had not yet become accustomed to seeing bullets fired into the bodies of human beings; to the sight of strong men falling with a death-wound in the head or heart, which was afterwards almost an everyday spectacle in the battles of the Great Rebellion.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I have no weapons, as you have, boys, and I have something to say to this meeting," said Titus, after he had meditated for two or three minutes.
