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Captain Blood

Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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Mr. Pollexfen was at one and the same time right and wrong--a condition much more common than is generally supposed.
He was right in his indifferently expressed thought that a man whose mien and words could daunt such a lord of terror as Jeffreys, should by the dominance of his nature be able to fashion himself a considerable destiny.
He was wrong--though justifiably so--in his assumption that Peter Blood must hang.
I have said that the tribulations with which he was visited as a result of his errand of mercy to Oglethorpe's Farm contained--although as yet he did not perceive it, perhaps--two sources of thankfulness: one that he was tried at all; the other that his trial took place on the 19th of September.
Until the 18th, the sentences passed by the court of the Lords Commissioners had been carried out literally and expeditiously.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Captain Blood

Chapter IV · Chapter 4

Chapter 4 of Captain Blood is here in full — 135 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Mr. Pollexfen was at one and the same time right and wrong--a condition much more common than is generally supposed.
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He was right in his indifferently expressed thought that a man whose mien and words could daunt such a lord of terror as Jeffreys, should by the dominance of his nature be able to fashion himself a considerable destiny.
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He was wrong--though justifiably so--in his assumption that Peter Blood must hang.
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I have said that the tribulations with which he was visited as a result of his errand of mercy to Oglethorpe's Farm contained--although as yet he did not perceive it, perhaps--two sources of thankfulness: one that he was tried at all; the other that his trial took place on the 19th of September.
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Until the 18th, the sentences passed by the court of the Lords Commissioners had been carried out literally and expeditiously.

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Commissioners noun US /kəˈmɪʃənərz/

plural of “commissioner” — a government administrator

From this reading “Until the 18th, the sentences passed by the court of the Lords Commissioners had been carried out literally and expeditiously.”

daunt verb US /dɔːnt/

cause to lose courage

From this reading “He was right in his indifferently expressed thought that a man whose mien and words could daunt such a lord of terror as Jeffreys, should by the dominance of his nature be able to fashion himself a considerable destiny.”

dominance noun US /ˈdɑːmənəns/

superior development of one side of the body

From this reading “He was right in his indifferently expressed thought that a man whose mien and words could daunt such a lord of terror as Jeffreys, should by the dominance of his nature be able to fashion himself a considerable destiny.”

expeditiously adverb US /ˌekspəˈdɪʃəsli/

with efficiency; in an efficient manner

From this reading “Until the 18th, the sentences passed by the court of the Lords Commissioners had been carried out literally and expeditiously.”

justifiably adverb US /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪəbli/

with good reason

From this reading “He was wrong--though justifiably so--in his assumption that Peter Blood must hang.”

mien noun US /miːn/

dignified manner or conduct

From this reading “He was right in his indifferently expressed thought that a man whose mien and words could daunt such a lord of terror as Jeffreys, should by the dominance of his nature be able to fashion himself a considerable destiny.”

thankfulness noun US /ˈθæŋkfəlnes/

warm friendly feelings of gratitude

From this reading “I have said that the tribulations with which he was visited as a result of his errand of mercy to Oglethorpe's Farm contained--although as yet he did not perceive it, perhaps--two sources of thankfulness: one that he was tried at all; the other that his trial took place on the 19th of September.”

tribulations noun US /ˌtrɪbjəˈleɪʃənz/

plural of “tribulation” — an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event

From this reading “I have said that the tribulations with which he was visited as a result of his errand of mercy to Oglethorpe's Farm contained--although as yet he did not perceive it, perhaps--two sources of thankfulness: one that he was tried at all; the other that his trial took place on the 19th of September.”

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18th

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From this reading Until the 18th, the sentences passed by the court of the Lords Commissioners had been carried out literally and expeditiously.

19th

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From this reading I have said that the tribulations with which he was visited as a result of his errand of mercy to Oglethorpe's Farm contained--although as yet he did not perceive it, perhaps--two sources of thankfulness: one that he was tried at all; the other that his trial took place on the 19th of September.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Mr. Pollexfen was at one and the same time right and wrong--a condition much more common than is generally supposed.

ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading He was right in his indifferently expressed thought that a man whose mien and words could daunt such a lord of terror as Jeffreys, should by the dominance of his nature be able to fashion himself a considerable destiny.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(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 I have said that the tribulations with which he was visited as a result of his errand of mercy to Oglethorpe's Farm contained--although as yet he did not perceive it, perhaps--two sources of thankfulness: one that he was tried at all; the other that his trial took place on the 19th of September.

althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading I have said that the tribulations with which he was visited as a result of his errand of mercy to Oglethorpe's Farm contained--although as yet he did not perceive it, perhaps--two sources of thankfulness: one that he was tried at all; the other that his trial took place on the 19th of September.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Mr. Pollexfen was at one and the same time right and wrong--a condition much more common than is generally supposed.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading He was right in his indifferently expressed thought that a man whose mien and words could daunt such a lord of terror as Jeffreys, should by the dominance of his nature be able to fashion himself a considerable destiny.

assumptionnounUS /əˈsʌmpʃən/

a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn

From this reading He was wrong--though justifiably so--in his assumption that Peter Blood must hang.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Pollexfen was at one and the same time right and wrong--a condition much more common than is generally supposed.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading He was right in his indifferently expressed thought that a man whose mien and words could daunt such a lord of terror as Jeffreys, should by the dominance of his nature be able to fashion himself a considerable destiny.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Until the 18th, the sentences passed by the court of the Lords Commissioners had been carried out literally and expeditiously.

BloodnounUS /blʌd/

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

From this reading He was wrong--though justifiably so--in his assumption that Peter Blood must hang.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was right in his indifferently expressed thought that a man whose mien and words could daunt such a lord of terror as Jeffreys, should by the dominance of his nature be able to fashion himself a considerable destiny.

carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Until the 18th, the sentences passed by the court of the Lords Commissioners had been carried out literally and expeditiously.

CommissionersnounUS /kəˈmɪʃənərz/

plural of “commissioner” — a government administrator

From this reading Until the 18th, the sentences passed by the court of the Lords Commissioners had been carried out literally and expeditiously.

commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Mr. Pollexfen was at one and the same time right and wrong--a condition much more common than is generally supposed.

conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/

a state at a particular time

From this reading Mr. Pollexfen was at one and the same time right and wrong--a condition much more common than is generally supposed.

considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He was right in his indifferently expressed thought that a man whose mien and words could daunt such a lord of terror as Jeffreys, should by the dominance of his nature be able to fashion himself a considerable destiny.

containedadjectiveUS /kənˈteɪnd/

gotten under control

From this reading I have said that the tribulations with which he was visited as a result of his errand of mercy to Oglethorpe's Farm contained--although as yet he did not perceive it, perhaps--two sources of thankfulness: one that he was tried at all; the other that his trial took place on the 19th of September.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

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

From this reading He was right in his indifferently expressed thought that a man whose mien and words could daunt such a lord of terror as Jeffreys, should by the dominance of his nature be able to fashion himself a considerable destiny.

courtnounUS /kɔːrt/

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Until the 18th, the sentences passed by the court of the Lords Commissioners had been carried out literally and expeditiously.

dauntverbUS /dɔːnt/

cause to lose courage

From this reading He was right in his indifferently expressed thought that a man whose mien and words could daunt such a lord of terror as Jeffreys, should by the dominance of his nature be able to fashion himself a considerable destiny.

destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading He was right in his indifferently expressed thought that a man whose mien and words could daunt such a lord of terror as Jeffreys, should by the dominance of his nature be able to fashion himself a considerable destiny.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

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

From this reading I have said that the tribulations with which he was visited as a result of his errand of mercy to Oglethorpe's Farm contained--although as yet he did not perceive it, perhaps--two sources of thankfulness: one that he was tried at all; the other that his trial took place on the 19th of September.

dominancenounUS /ˈdɑːmənəns/

superior development of one side of the body

From this reading He was right in his indifferently expressed thought that a man whose mien and words could daunt such a lord of terror as Jeffreys, should by the dominance of his nature be able to fashion himself a considerable destiny.

errandnounUS /ˈerənd/

a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading I have said that the tribulations with which he was visited as a result of his errand of mercy to Oglethorpe's Farm contained--although as yet he did not perceive it, perhaps--two sources of thankfulness: one that he was tried at all; the other that his trial took place on the 19th of September.

expeditiouslyadverbUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃəsli/

with efficiency; in an efficient manner

From this reading Until the 18th, the sentences passed by the court of the Lords Commissioners had been carried out literally and expeditiously.

expressedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsprest/

communicated in words

From this reading He was right in his indifferently expressed thought that a man whose mien and words could daunt such a lord of terror as Jeffreys, should by the dominance of his nature be able to fashion himself a considerable destiny.

FarmverbUS /fɑːrm/

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading I have said that the tribulations with which he was visited as a result of his errand of mercy to Oglethorpe's Farm contained--although as yet he did not perceive it, perhaps--two sources of thankfulness: one that he was tried at all; the other that his trial took place on the 19th of September.

fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He was right in his indifferently expressed thought that a man whose mien and words could daunt such a lord of terror as Jeffreys, should by the dominance of his nature be able to fashion himself a considerable destiny.

generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/

usually; as a rule

From this reading Mr. Pollexfen was at one and the same time right and wrong--a condition much more common than is generally supposed.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading Until the 18th, the sentences passed by the court of the Lords Commissioners had been carried out literally and expeditiously.

hangverbUS /hæŋ/

be suspended or hanging

From this reading He was wrong--though justifiably so--in his assumption that Peter Blood must hang.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have said that the tribulations with which he was visited as a result of his errand of mercy to Oglethorpe's Farm contained--although as yet he did not perceive it, perhaps--two sources of thankfulness: one that he was tried at all; the other that his trial took place on the 19th of September.

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading He was right in his indifferently expressed thought that a man whose mien and words could daunt such a lord of terror as Jeffreys, should by the dominance of his nature be able to fashion himself a considerable destiny.

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He was right in his indifferently expressed thought that a man whose mien and words could daunt such a lord of terror as Jeffreys, should by the dominance of his nature be able to fashion himself a considerable destiny.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading He was right in his indifferently expressed thought that a man whose mien and words could daunt such a lord of terror as Jeffreys, should by the dominance of his nature be able to fashion himself a considerable destiny.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I have said that the tribulations with which he was visited as a result of his errand of mercy to Oglethorpe's Farm contained--although as yet he did not perceive it, perhaps--two sources of thankfulness: one that he was tried at all; the other that his trial took place on the 19th of September.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading He was right in his indifferently expressed thought that a man whose mien and words could daunt such a lord of terror as Jeffreys, should by the dominance of his nature be able to fashion himself a considerable destiny.

indifferentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrəntli/

with indifference; in an indifferent manner

From this reading He was right in his indifferently expressed thought that a man whose mien and words could daunt such a lord of terror as Jeffreys, should by the dominance of his nature be able to fashion himself a considerable destiny.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Mr. Pollexfen was at one and the same time right and wrong--a condition much more common than is generally supposed.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I have said that the tribulations with which he was visited as a result of his errand of mercy to Oglethorpe's Farm contained--although as yet he did not perceive it, perhaps--two sources of thankfulness: one that he was tried at all; the other that his trial took place on the 19th of September.

Jeffreys

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From this reading He was right in his indifferently expressed thought that a man whose mien and words could daunt such a lord of terror as Jeffreys, should by the dominance of his nature be able to fashion himself a considerable destiny.

justifiablyadverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪəbli/

with good reason

From this reading He was wrong--though justifiably so--in his assumption that Peter Blood must hang.

literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/

in a literal sense

From this reading Until the 18th, the sentences passed by the court of the Lords Commissioners had been carried out literally and expeditiously.

lordnounUS /lɔːrd/

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading He was right in his indifferently expressed thought that a man whose mien and words could daunt such a lord of terror as Jeffreys, should by the dominance of his nature be able to fashion himself a considerable destiny.

LordsnounUS /lɔːrdz/

plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Until the 18th, the sentences passed by the court of the Lords Commissioners had been carried out literally and expeditiously.

mannounUS /mæn/

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

From this reading He was right in his indifferently expressed thought that a man whose mien and words could daunt such a lord of terror as Jeffreys, should by the dominance of his nature be able to fashion himself a considerable destiny.

mercynounUS /ˈmɜːrsi/

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading I have said that the tribulations with which he was visited as a result of his errand of mercy to Oglethorpe's Farm contained--although as yet he did not perceive it, perhaps--two sources of thankfulness: one that he was tried at all; the other that his trial took place on the 19th of September.

miennounUS /miːn/

dignified manner or conduct

From this reading He was right in his indifferently expressed thought that a man whose mien and words could daunt such a lord of terror as Jeffreys, should by the dominance of his nature be able to fashion himself a considerable destiny.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

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

From this reading Mr. Pollexfen was at one and the same time right and wrong--a condition much more common than is generally supposed.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Pollexfen was at one and the same time right and wrong--a condition much more common than is generally supposed.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Mr. Pollexfen was at one and the same time right and wrong--a condition much more common than is generally supposed.

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading He was wrong--though justifiably so--in his assumption that Peter Blood must hang.

naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading He was right in his indifferently expressed thought that a man whose mien and words could daunt such a lord of terror as Jeffreys, should by the dominance of his nature be able to fashion himself a considerable destiny.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I have said that the tribulations with which he was visited as a result of his errand of mercy to Oglethorpe's Farm contained--although as yet he did not perceive it, perhaps--two sources of thankfulness: one that he was tried at all; the other that his trial took place on the 19th of September.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was right in his indifferently expressed thought that a man whose mien and words could daunt such a lord of terror as Jeffreys, should by the dominance of his nature be able to fashion himself a considerable destiny.

Oglethorpe's

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From this reading I have said that the tribulations with which he was visited as a result of his errand of mercy to Oglethorpe's Farm contained--although as yet he did not perceive it, perhaps--two sources of thankfulness: one that he was tried at all; the other that his trial took place on the 19th of September.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I have said that the tribulations with which he was visited as a result of his errand of mercy to Oglethorpe's Farm contained--although as yet he did not perceive it, perhaps--two sources of thankfulness: one that he was tried at all; the other that his trial took place on the 19th of September.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mr. Pollexfen was at one and the same time right and wrong--a condition much more common than is generally supposed.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading I have said that the tribulations with which he was visited as a result of his errand of mercy to Oglethorpe's Farm contained--although as yet he did not perceive it, perhaps--two sources of thankfulness: one that he was tried at all; the other that his trial took place on the 19th of September.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Until the 18th, the sentences passed by the court of the Lords Commissioners had been carried out literally and expeditiously.

passedverbUS /pæst/

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Until the 18th, the sentences passed by the court of the Lords Commissioners had been carried out literally and expeditiously.

perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/

to become aware of through the senses

From this reading I have said that the tribulations with which he was visited as a result of his errand of mercy to Oglethorpe's Farm contained--although as yet he did not perceive it, perhaps--two sources of thankfulness: one that he was tried at all; the other that his trial took place on the 19th of September.

perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/

by chance

From this reading I have said that the tribulations with which he was visited as a result of his errand of mercy to Oglethorpe's Farm contained--although as yet he did not perceive it, perhaps--two sources of thankfulness: one that he was tried at all; the other that his trial took place on the 19th of September.

PeternounUS /ˈpiːtər/

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading He was wrong--though justifiably so--in his assumption that Peter Blood must hang.

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading I have said that the tribulations with which he was visited as a result of his errand of mercy to Oglethorpe's Farm contained--although as yet he did not perceive it, perhaps--two sources of thankfulness: one that he was tried at all; the other that his trial took place on the 19th of September.

Pollexfen

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From this reading Mr. Pollexfen was at one and the same time right and wrong--a condition much more common than is generally supposed.

resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading I have said that the tribulations with which he was visited as a result of his errand of mercy to Oglethorpe's Farm contained--although as yet he did not perceive it, perhaps--two sources of thankfulness: one that he was tried at all; the other that his trial took place on the 19th of September.

rightadverbUS /raɪt/

precisely, exactly

From this reading Mr. Pollexfen was at one and the same time right and wrong--a condition much more common than is generally supposed.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading I have said that the tribulations with which he was visited as a result of his errand of mercy to Oglethorpe's Farm contained--although as yet he did not perceive it, perhaps--two sources of thankfulness: one that he was tried at all; the other that his trial took place on the 19th of September.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading Mr. Pollexfen was at one and the same time right and wrong--a condition much more common than is generally supposed.

sentencesnounUS /ˈsentənsəz/

plural of “sentence” — a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading Until the 18th, the sentences passed by the court of the Lords Commissioners had been carried out literally and expeditiously.

SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading I have said that the tribulations with which he was visited as a result of his errand of mercy to Oglethorpe's Farm contained--although as yet he did not perceive it, perhaps--two sources of thankfulness: one that he was tried at all; the other that his trial took place on the 19th of September.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He was right in his indifferently expressed thought that a man whose mien and words could daunt such a lord of terror as Jeffreys, should by the dominance of his nature be able to fashion himself a considerable destiny.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was wrong--though justifiably so--in his assumption that Peter Blood must hang.

sourcesnounUS /ˈsɔːrsəz/

plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading I have said that the tribulations with which he was visited as a result of his errand of mercy to Oglethorpe's Farm contained--although as yet he did not perceive it, perhaps--two sources of thankfulness: one that he was tried at all; the other that his trial took place on the 19th of September.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He was right in his indifferently expressed thought that a man whose mien and words could daunt such a lord of terror as Jeffreys, should by the dominance of his nature be able to fashion himself a considerable destiny.

supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/

required or under orders

From this reading Mr. Pollexfen was at one and the same time right and wrong--a condition much more common than is generally supposed.

terrornounUS /ˈterər/

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading He was right in his indifferently expressed thought that a man whose mien and words could daunt such a lord of terror as Jeffreys, should by the dominance of his nature be able to fashion himself a considerable destiny.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Mr. Pollexfen was at one and the same time right and wrong--a condition much more common than is generally supposed.

thankfulnessnounUS /ˈθæŋkfəlnes/

warm friendly feelings of gratitude

From this reading I have said that the tribulations with which he was visited as a result of his errand of mercy to Oglethorpe's Farm contained--although as yet he did not perceive it, perhaps--two sources of thankfulness: one that he was tried at all; the other that his trial took place on the 19th of September.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was right in his indifferently expressed thought that a man whose mien and words could daunt such a lord of terror as Jeffreys, should by the dominance of his nature be able to fashion himself a considerable destiny.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Mr. Pollexfen was at one and the same time right and wrong--a condition much more common than is generally supposed.

thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He was wrong--though justifiably so--in his assumption that Peter Blood must hang.

thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/

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

From this reading He was right in his indifferently expressed thought that a man whose mien and words could daunt such a lord of terror as Jeffreys, should by the dominance of his nature be able to fashion himself a considerable destiny.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Mr. Pollexfen was at one and the same time right and wrong--a condition much more common than is generally supposed.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading He was right in his indifferently expressed thought that a man whose mien and words could daunt such a lord of terror as Jeffreys, should by the dominance of his nature be able to fashion himself a considerable destiny.

tookverbUS /tʊk/

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading I have said that the tribulations with which he was visited as a result of his errand of mercy to Oglethorpe's Farm contained--although as yet he did not perceive it, perhaps--two sources of thankfulness: one that he was tried at all; the other that his trial took place on the 19th of September.

trialnounUS /ˈtraɪəl/

the act of testing something

From this reading I have said that the tribulations with which he was visited as a result of his errand of mercy to Oglethorpe's Farm contained--although as yet he did not perceive it, perhaps--two sources of thankfulness: one that he was tried at all; the other that his trial took place on the 19th of September.

tribulationsnounUS /ˌtrɪbjəˈleɪʃənz/

plural of “tribulation” — an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event

From this reading I have said that the tribulations with which he was visited as a result of his errand of mercy to Oglethorpe's Farm contained--although as yet he did not perceive it, perhaps--two sources of thankfulness: one that he was tried at all; the other that his trial took place on the 19th of September.

triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading I have said that the tribulations with which he was visited as a result of his errand of mercy to Oglethorpe's Farm contained--although as yet he did not perceive it, perhaps--two sources of thankfulness: one that he was tried at all; the other that his trial took place on the 19th of September.

twonounUS /tuː/

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

From this reading I have said that the tribulations with which he was visited as a result of his errand of mercy to Oglethorpe's Farm contained--although as yet he did not perceive it, perhaps--two sources of thankfulness: one that he was tried at all; the other that his trial took place on the 19th of September.

UntilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/

up to a particular time

From this reading Until the 18th, the sentences passed by the court of the Lords Commissioners had been carried out literally and expeditiously.

visitedverbUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪd/

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading I have said that the tribulations with which he was visited as a result of his errand of mercy to Oglethorpe's Farm contained--although as yet he did not perceive it, perhaps--two sources of thankfulness: one that he was tried at all; the other that his trial took place on the 19th of September.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Mr. Pollexfen was at one and the same time right and wrong--a condition much more common than is generally supposed.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading I have said that the tribulations with which he was visited as a result of his errand of mercy to Oglethorpe's Farm contained--although as yet he did not perceive it, perhaps--two sources of thankfulness: one that he was tried at all; the other that his trial took place on the 19th of September.

whosedeterminerUS /huːz/

belonging to which person

From this reading He was right in his indifferently expressed thought that a man whose mien and words could daunt such a lord of terror as Jeffreys, should by the dominance of his nature be able to fashion himself a considerable destiny.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading I have said that the tribulations with which he was visited as a result of his errand of mercy to Oglethorpe's Farm contained--although as yet he did not perceive it, perhaps--two sources of thankfulness: one that he was tried at all; the other that his trial took place on the 19th of September.

wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/

the words that are spoken

From this reading He was right in his indifferently expressed thought that a man whose mien and words could daunt such a lord of terror as Jeffreys, should by the dominance of his nature be able to fashion himself a considerable destiny.

wrongadjectiveUS /rɔːŋ/

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading Mr. Pollexfen was at one and the same time right and wrong--a condition much more common than is generally supposed.

yetconjunctionUS /jet/

but in spite of that

From this reading I have said that the tribulations with which he was visited as a result of his errand of mercy to Oglethorpe's Farm contained--although as yet he did not perceive it, perhaps--two sources of thankfulness: one that he was tried at all; the other that his trial took place on the 19th of September.

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