Chapter XXXVII

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

From this reading This might be considered the culminating point of his lawless life, and had he been without handcuffs, and possessed of his favourite weapon――a six-chambered revolver――we would not have given much for the lives of his two custodians.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading We subjoin an interesting account given by an officer, and printed in _Chambers’s Journal_ of A PERILOUS RIDE WITH A CONVICT.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading One of the most remarkable and daring exploits of our time, and one which more than any other of his adventures awakened the public mind to the desperate and reckless nature of the man was his attempt to escape while in the charge of his warders in the railway carriage.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading We subjoin an interesting account given by an officer, and printed in _Chambers’s Journal_ of A PERILOUS RIDE WITH A CONVICT.

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

From this reading PRISONERS AND THEIR CUSTODIANS.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading One of the most remarkable and daring exploits of our time, and one which more than any other of his adventures awakened the public mind to the desperate and reckless nature of the man was his attempt to escape while in the charge of his warders in the railway carriage.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading One of the most remarkable and daring exploits of our time, and one which more than any other of his adventures awakened the public mind to the desperate and reckless nature of the man was his attempt to escape while in the charge of his warders in the railway carriage.

aroused or activated

From this reading One of the most remarkable and daring exploits of our time, and one which more than any other of his adventures awakened the public mind to the desperate and reckless nature of the man was his attempt to escape while in the charge of his warders in the railway carriage.

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

From this reading This might be considered the culminating point of his lawless life, and had he been without handcuffs, and possessed of his favourite weapon――a six-chambered revolver――we would not have given much for the lives of his two custodians.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading It was indeed fortunate for them that the wild beast under their care was safely manacled, and, indeed, the great body of the people had no idea of the risks run by the servants of the law in dealing with ruffians of Peace’s type.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading This might be considered the culminating point of his lawless life, and had he been without handcuffs, and possessed of his favourite weapon――a six-chambered revolver――we would not have given much for the lives of his two custodians.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading It was indeed fortunate for them that the wild beast under their care was safely manacled, and, indeed, the great body of the people had no idea of the risks run by the servants of the law in dealing with ruffians of Peace’s type.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was indeed fortunate for them that the wild beast under their care was safely manacled, and, indeed, the great body of the people had no idea of the risks run by the servants of the law in dealing with ruffians of Peace’s type.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading It was indeed fortunate for them that the wild beast under their care was safely manacled, and, indeed, the great body of the people had no idea of the risks run by the servants of the law in dealing with ruffians of Peace’s type.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading One of the most remarkable and daring exploits of our time, and one which more than any other of his adventures awakened the public mind to the desperate and reckless nature of the man was his attempt to escape while in the charge of his warders in the railway carriage.

possessive form of “chambers” — English architect (1723-1796)

From this reading We subjoin an interesting account given by an officer, and printed in _Chambers’s Journal_ of A PERILOUS RIDE WITH A CONVICT.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading One of the most remarkable and daring exploits of our time, and one which more than any other of his adventures awakened the public mind to the desperate and reckless nature of the man was his attempt to escape while in the charge of his warders in the railway carriage.

carefully weighed

From this reading This might be considered the culminating point of his lawless life, and had he been without handcuffs, and possessed of his favourite weapon――a six-chambered revolver――we would not have given much for the lives of his two custodians.

a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison

From this reading We subjoin an interesting account given by an officer, and printed in _Chambers’s Journal_ of A PERILOUS RIDE WITH A CONVICT.

-ing form of “culminate” — end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage

From this reading This might be considered the culminating point of his lawless life, and had he been without handcuffs, and possessed of his favourite weapon――a six-chambered revolver――we would not have given much for the lives of his two custodians.

plural of “custodian” — one having charge of buildings or grounds or animals

From this reading PRISONERS AND THEIR CUSTODIANS.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading One of the most remarkable and daring exploits of our time, and one which more than any other of his adventures awakened the public mind to the desperate and reckless nature of the man was his attempt to escape while in the charge of his warders in the railway carriage.

method or manner of conduct in relation to others

From this reading It was indeed fortunate for them that the wild beast under their care was safely manacled, and, indeed, the great body of the people had no idea of the risks run by the servants of the law in dealing with ruffians of Peace’s type.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading One of the most remarkable and daring exploits of our time, and one which more than any other of his adventures awakened the public mind to the desperate and reckless nature of the man was his attempt to escape while in the charge of his warders in the railway carriage.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading One of the most remarkable and daring exploits of our time, and one which more than any other of his adventures awakened the public mind to the desperate and reckless nature of the man was his attempt to escape while in the charge of his warders in the railway carriage.

plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement

From this reading One of the most remarkable and daring exploits of our time, and one which more than any other of his adventures awakened the public mind to the desperate and reckless nature of the man was his attempt to escape while in the charge of his warders in the railway carriage.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading This might be considered the culminating point of his lawless life, and had he been without handcuffs, and possessed of his favourite weapon――a six-chambered revolver――we would not have given much for the lives of his two custodians.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This might be considered the culminating point of his lawless life, and had he been without handcuffs, and possessed of his favourite weapon――a six-chambered revolver――we would not have given much for the lives of his two custodians.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading It was indeed fortunate for them that the wild beast under their care was safely manacled, and, indeed, the great body of the people had no idea of the risks run by the servants of the law in dealing with ruffians of Peace’s type.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading This might be considered the culminating point of his lawless life, and had he been without handcuffs, and possessed of his favourite weapon――a six-chambered revolver――we would not have given much for the lives of his two custodians.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It was indeed fortunate for them that the wild beast under their care was safely manacled, and, indeed, the great body of the people had no idea of the risks run by the servants of the law in dealing with ruffians of Peace’s type.

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

From this reading This might be considered the culminating point of his lawless life, and had he been without handcuffs, and possessed of his favourite weapon――a six-chambered revolver――we would not have given much for the lives of his two custodians.

plural of “handcuff” — shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs

From this reading This might be considered the culminating point of his lawless life, and had he been without handcuffs, and possessed of his favourite weapon――a six-chambered revolver――we would not have given much for the lives of his two custodians.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading This might be considered the culminating point of his lawless life, and had he been without handcuffs, and possessed of his favourite weapon――a six-chambered revolver――we would not have given much for the lives of his two custodians.

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

From this reading This might be considered the culminating point of his lawless life, and had he been without handcuffs, and possessed of his favourite weapon――a six-chambered revolver――we would not have given much for the lives of his two custodians.

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

From this reading One of the most remarkable and daring exploits of our time, and one which more than any other of his adventures awakened the public mind to the desperate and reckless nature of the man was his attempt to escape while in the charge of his warders in the railway carriage.

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

From this reading It was indeed fortunate for them that the wild beast under their care was safely manacled, and, indeed, the great body of the people had no idea of the risks run by the servants of the law in dealing with ruffians of Peace’s type.

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

From this reading One of the most remarkable and daring exploits of our time, and one which more than any other of his adventures awakened the public mind to the desperate and reckless nature of the man was his attempt to escape while in the charge of his warders in the railway carriage.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It was indeed fortunate for them that the wild beast under their care was safely manacled, and, indeed, the great body of the people had no idea of the risks run by the servants of the law in dealing with ruffians of Peace’s type.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading We subjoin an interesting account given by an officer, and printed in _Chambers’s Journal_ of A PERILOUS RIDE WITH A CONVICT.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was indeed fortunate for them that the wild beast under their care was safely manacled, and, indeed, the great body of the people had no idea of the risks run by the servants of the law in dealing with ruffians of Peace’s type.

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading We subjoin an interesting account given by an officer, and printed in _Chambers’s Journal_ of A PERILOUS RIDE WITH A CONVICT.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading It was indeed fortunate for them that the wild beast under their care was safely manacled, and, indeed, the great body of the people had no idea of the risks run by the servants of the law in dealing with ruffians of Peace’s type.

without law or control

From this reading This might be considered the culminating point of his lawless life, and had he been without handcuffs, and possessed of his favourite weapon――a six-chambered revolver――we would not have given much for the lives of his two custodians.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading This might be considered the culminating point of his lawless life, and had he been without handcuffs, and possessed of his favourite weapon――a six-chambered revolver――we would not have given much for the lives of his two custodians.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading This might be considered the culminating point of his lawless life, and had he been without handcuffs, and possessed of his favourite weapon――a six-chambered revolver――we would not have given much for the lives of his two custodians.

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

From this reading One of the most remarkable and daring exploits of our time, and one which more than any other of his adventures awakened the public mind to the desperate and reckless nature of the man was his attempt to escape while in the charge of his warders in the railway carriage.

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From this reading It was indeed fortunate for them that the wild beast under their care was safely manacled, and, indeed, the great body of the people had no idea of the risks run by the servants of the law in dealing with ruffians of Peace’s type.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading This might be considered the culminating point of his lawless life, and had he been without handcuffs, and possessed of his favourite weapon――a six-chambered revolver――we would not have given much for the lives of his two custodians.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading One of the most remarkable and daring exploits of our time, and one which more than any other of his adventures awakened the public mind to the desperate and reckless nature of the man was his attempt to escape while in the charge of his warders in the railway carriage.

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

From this reading One of the most remarkable and daring exploits of our time, and one which more than any other of his adventures awakened the public mind to the desperate and reckless nature of the man was his attempt to escape while in the charge of his warders in the railway carriage.

used to form the superlative

From this reading One of the most remarkable and daring exploits of our time, and one which more than any other of his adventures awakened the public mind to the desperate and reckless nature of the man was his attempt to escape while in the charge of his warders in the railway carriage.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading This might be considered the culminating point of his lawless life, and had he been without handcuffs, and possessed of his favourite weapon――a six-chambered revolver――we would not have given much for the lives of his two custodians.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading One of the most remarkable and daring exploits of our time, and one which more than any other of his adventures awakened the public mind to the desperate and reckless nature of the man was his attempt to escape while in the charge of his warders in the railway carriage.

not any; not one

From this reading It was indeed fortunate for them that the wild beast under their care was safely manacled, and, indeed, the great body of the people had no idea of the risks run by the servants of the law in dealing with ruffians of Peace’s type.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This might be considered the culminating point of his lawless life, and had he been without handcuffs, and possessed of his favourite weapon――a six-chambered revolver――we would not have given much for the lives of his two custodians.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One of the most remarkable and daring exploits of our time, and one which more than any other of his adventures awakened the public mind to the desperate and reckless nature of the man was his attempt to escape while in the charge of his warders in the railway carriage.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading We subjoin an interesting account given by an officer, and printed in _Chambers’s Journal_ of A PERILOUS RIDE WITH A CONVICT.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of the most remarkable and daring exploits of our time, and one which more than any other of his adventures awakened the public mind to the desperate and reckless nature of the man was his attempt to escape while in the charge of his warders in the railway carriage.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading One of the most remarkable and daring exploits of our time, and one which more than any other of his adventures awakened the public mind to the desperate and reckless nature of the man was his attempt to escape while in the charge of his warders in the railway carriage.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading One of the most remarkable and daring exploits of our time, and one which more than any other of his adventures awakened the public mind to the desperate and reckless nature of the man was his attempt to escape while in the charge of his warders in the railway carriage.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was indeed fortunate for them that the wild beast under their care was safely manacled, and, indeed, the great body of the people had no idea of the risks run by the servants of the law in dealing with ruffians of Peace’s type.

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

From this reading It was indeed fortunate for them that the wild beast under their care was safely manacled, and, indeed, the great body of the people had no idea of the risks run by the servants of the law in dealing with ruffians of Peace’s type.

fraught with danger

From this reading We subjoin an interesting account given by an officer, and printed in _Chambers’s Journal_ of A PERILOUS RIDE WITH A CONVICT.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading This might be considered the culminating point of his lawless life, and had he been without handcuffs, and possessed of his favourite weapon――a six-chambered revolver――we would not have given much for the lives of his two custodians.

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

From this reading This might be considered the culminating point of his lawless life, and had he been without handcuffs, and possessed of his favourite weapon――a six-chambered revolver――we would not have given much for the lives of his two custodians.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading We subjoin an interesting account given by an officer, and printed in _Chambers’s Journal_ of A PERILOUS RIDE WITH A CONVICT.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading PRISONERS AND THEIR CUSTODIANS.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading One of the most remarkable and daring exploits of our time, and one which more than any other of his adventures awakened the public mind to the desperate and reckless nature of the man was his attempt to escape while in the charge of his warders in the railway carriage.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading One of the most remarkable and daring exploits of our time, and one which more than any other of his adventures awakened the public mind to the desperate and reckless nature of the man was his attempt to escape while in the charge of his warders in the railway carriage.

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

From this reading One of the most remarkable and daring exploits of our time, and one which more than any other of his adventures awakened the public mind to the desperate and reckless nature of the man was his attempt to escape while in the charge of his warders in the railway carriage.

unusual or striking

From this reading One of the most remarkable and daring exploits of our time, and one which more than any other of his adventures awakened the public mind to the desperate and reckless nature of the man was his attempt to escape while in the charge of his warders in the railway carriage.

a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)

From this reading This might be considered the culminating point of his lawless life, and had he been without handcuffs, and possessed of his favourite weapon――a six-chambered revolver――we would not have given much for the lives of his two custodians.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading We subjoin an interesting account given by an officer, and printed in _Chambers’s Journal_ of A PERILOUS RIDE WITH A CONVICT.

plural of “risk” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading It was indeed fortunate for them that the wild beast under their care was safely manacled, and, indeed, the great body of the people had no idea of the risks run by the servants of the law in dealing with ruffians of Peace’s type.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was indeed fortunate for them that the wild beast under their care was safely manacled, and, indeed, the great body of the people had no idea of the risks run by the servants of the law in dealing with ruffians of Peace’s type.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading It was indeed fortunate for them that the wild beast under their care was safely manacled, and, indeed, the great body of the people had no idea of the risks run by the servants of the law in dealing with ruffians of Peace’s type.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading It was indeed fortunate for them that the wild beast under their care was safely manacled, and, indeed, the great body of the people had no idea of the risks run by the servants of the law in dealing with ruffians of Peace’s type.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading It was indeed fortunate for them that the wild beast under their care was safely manacled, and, indeed, the great body of the people had no idea of the risks run by the servants of the law in dealing with ruffians of Peace’s type.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This might be considered the culminating point of his lawless life, and had he been without handcuffs, and possessed of his favourite weapon――a six-chambered revolver――we would not have given much for the lives of his two custodians.

add to the end

From this reading We subjoin an interesting account given by an officer, and printed in _Chambers’s Journal_ of A PERILOUS RIDE WITH A CONVICT.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading One of the most remarkable and daring exploits of our time, and one which more than any other of his adventures awakened the public mind to the desperate and reckless nature of the man was his attempt to escape while in the charge of his warders in the railway carriage.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was indeed fortunate for them that the wild beast under their care was safely manacled, and, indeed, the great body of the people had no idea of the risks run by the servants of the law in dealing with ruffians of Peace’s type.

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

From this reading One of the most remarkable and daring exploits of our time, and one which more than any other of his adventures awakened the public mind to the desperate and reckless nature of the man was his attempt to escape while in the charge of his warders in the railway carriage.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading PRISONERS AND THEIR CUSTODIANS.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was indeed fortunate for them that the wild beast under their care was safely manacled, and, indeed, the great body of the people had no idea of the risks run by the servants of the law in dealing with ruffians of Peace’s type.

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

From this reading This might be considered the culminating point of his lawless life, and had he been without handcuffs, and possessed of his favourite weapon――a six-chambered revolver――we would not have given much for the lives of his two custodians.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading One of the most remarkable and daring exploits of our time, and one which more than any other of his adventures awakened the public mind to the desperate and reckless nature of the man was his attempt to escape while in the charge of his warders in the railway carriage.

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

From this reading One of the most remarkable and daring exploits of our time, and one which more than any other of his adventures awakened the public mind to the desperate and reckless nature of the man was his attempt to escape while in the charge of his warders in the railway carriage.

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

From this reading This might be considered the culminating point of his lawless life, and had he been without handcuffs, and possessed of his favourite weapon――a six-chambered revolver――we would not have given much for the lives of his two custodians.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading It was indeed fortunate for them that the wild beast under their care was safely manacled, and, indeed, the great body of the people had no idea of the risks run by the servants of the law in dealing with ruffians of Peace’s type.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It was indeed fortunate for them that the wild beast under their care was safely manacled, and, indeed, the great body of the people had no idea of the risks run by the servants of the law in dealing with ruffians of Peace’s type.

plural of “warder” — a person who works in a prison and is in charge of prisoners

From this reading One of the most remarkable and daring exploits of our time, and one which more than any other of his adventures awakened the public mind to the desperate and reckless nature of the man was his attempt to escape while in the charge of his warders in the railway carriage.

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

From this reading One of the most remarkable and daring exploits of our time, and one which more than any other of his adventures awakened the public mind to the desperate and reckless nature of the man was his attempt to escape while in the charge of his warders in the railway carriage.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading This might be considered the culminating point of his lawless life, and had he been without handcuffs, and possessed of his favourite weapon――a six-chambered revolver――we would not have given much for the lives of his two custodians.

any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading This might be considered the culminating point of his lawless life, and had he been without handcuffs, and possessed of his favourite weapon――a six-chambered revolver――we would not have given much for the lives of his two custodians.

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

From this reading One of the most remarkable and daring exploits of our time, and one which more than any other of his adventures awakened the public mind to the desperate and reckless nature of the man was his attempt to escape while in the charge of his warders in the railway carriage.

during the time that

From this reading One of the most remarkable and daring exploits of our time, and one which more than any other of his adventures awakened the public mind to the desperate and reckless nature of the man was his attempt to escape while in the charge of his warders in the railway carriage.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading It was indeed fortunate for them that the wild beast under their care was safely manacled, and, indeed, the great body of the people had no idea of the risks run by the servants of the law in dealing with ruffians of Peace’s type.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was indeed fortunate for them that the wild beast under their care was safely manacled, and, indeed, the great body of the people had no idea of the risks run by the servants of the law in dealing with ruffians of Peace’s type.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading This might be considered the culminating point of his lawless life, and had he been without handcuffs, and possessed of his favourite weapon――a six-chambered revolver――we would not have given much for the lives of his two custodians.

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

From this reading This might be considered the culminating point of his lawless life, and had he been without handcuffs, and possessed of his favourite weapon――a six-chambered revolver――we would not have given much for the lives of his two custodians.