Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I wandered on till about noon, when I was observed by some one on the watch for strangers.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading It was Sabbath morning, but it came not to me with the blessed calmness and peace that accompany it in my own sweet Ohio.

anew

From this reading But why should I dwell longer on this dreary morning? why linger over its miseries, deepened by the faintness of the hope that they would ever cease, and give me again to the comfort and love of home?

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

From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

United States naturalist who contributed to paleontology and geology (1884-1960)

From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

past form of “arrest” — take into custody

From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

intending or showing kindness

From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading It was Sabbath morning, but it came not to me with the blessed calmness and peace that accompany it in my own sweet Ohio.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was Sabbath morning, but it came not to me with the blessed calmness and peace that accompany it in my own sweet Ohio.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

steadiness of mind under stress

From this reading It was Sabbath morning, but it came not to me with the blessed calmness and peace that accompany it in my own sweet Ohio.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It was Sabbath morning, but it came not to me with the blessed calmness and peace that accompany it in my own sweet Ohio.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading But why should I dwell longer on this dreary morning? why linger over its miseries, deepened by the faintness of the hope that they would ever cease, and give me again to the comfort and love of home?

bound with chains

From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

a city in eastern Tennessee

From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading I saw the people going to church, and longed to go with them, but dared not encounter the prying eyes that would have greeted a stranger, even if I had wished thus to loiter on my journey.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading But why should I dwell longer on this dreary morning? why linger over its miseries, deepened by the faintness of the hope that they would ever cease, and give me again to the comfort and love of home?

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

continuing in time or space without interruption

From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading I saw the people going to church, and longed to go with them, but dared not encounter the prying eyes that would have greeted a stranger, even if I had wished thus to loiter on my journey.

past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked

From this reading But why should I dwell longer on this dreary morning? why linger over its miseries, deepened by the faintness of the hope that they would ever cease, and give me again to the comfort and love of home?

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading But why should I dwell longer on this dreary morning? why linger over its miseries, deepened by the faintness of the hope that they would ever cease, and give me again to the comfort and love of home?

think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading But why should I dwell longer on this dreary morning? why linger over its miseries, deepened by the faintness of the hope that they would ever cease, and give me again to the comfort and love of home?

come together

From this reading I saw the people going to church, and longed to go with them, but dared not encounter the prying eyes that would have greeted a stranger, even if I had wished thus to loiter on my journey.

-ing form of “equivocate” — be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information

From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

divisible by two

From this reading I saw the people going to church, and longed to go with them, but dared not encounter the prying eyes that would have greeted a stranger, even if I had wished thus to loiter on my journey.

at any time

From this reading But why should I dwell longer on this dreary morning? why linger over its miseries, deepened by the faintness of the hope that they would ever cease, and give me again to the comfort and love of home?

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

opinion or judgment

From this reading I saw the people going to church, and longed to go with them, but dared not encounter the prying eyes that would have greeted a stranger, even if I had wished thus to loiter on my journey.

a feeling of faintness and of being ready to swoon

From this reading But why should I dwell longer on this dreary morning? why linger over its miseries, deepened by the faintness of the hope that they would ever cease, and give me again to the comfort and love of home?

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

a man of refinement

From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading But why should I dwell longer on this dreary morning? why linger over its miseries, deepened by the faintness of the hope that they would ever cease, and give me again to the comfort and love of home?

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading I saw the people going to church, and longed to go with them, but dared not encounter the prying eyes that would have greeted a stranger, even if I had wished thus to loiter on my journey.

the act of departing

From this reading I saw the people going to church, and longed to go with them, but dared not encounter the prying eyes that would have greeted a stranger, even if I had wished thus to loiter on my journey.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading I saw the people going to church, and longed to go with them, but dared not encounter the prying eyes that would have greeted a stranger, even if I had wished thus to loiter on my journey.

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

From this reading I saw the people going to church, and longed to go with them, but dared not encounter the prying eyes that would have greeted a stranger, even if I had wished thus to loiter on my journey.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I saw the people going to church, and longed to go with them, but dared not encounter the prying eyes that would have greeted a stranger, even if I had wished thus to loiter on my journey.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading But why should I dwell longer on this dreary morning? why linger over its miseries, deepened by the faintness of the hope that they would ever cease, and give me again to the comfort and love of home?

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading But why should I dwell longer on this dreary morning? why linger over its miseries, deepened by the faintness of the hope that they would ever cease, and give me again to the comfort and love of home?

having or manifesting hope

From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

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

From this reading I saw the people going to church, and longed to go with them, but dared not encounter the prying eyes that would have greeted a stranger, even if I had wished thus to loiter on my journey.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I saw the people going to church, and longed to go with them, but dared not encounter the prying eyes that would have greeted a stranger, even if I had wished thus to loiter on my journey.

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

From this reading It was Sabbath morning, but it came not to me with the blessed calmness and peace that accompany it in my own sweet Ohio.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was Sabbath morning, but it came not to me with the blessed calmness and peace that accompany it in my own sweet Ohio.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading But why should I dwell longer on this dreary morning? why linger over its miseries, deepened by the faintness of the hope that they would ever cease, and give me again to the comfort and love of home?

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

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From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading But why should I dwell longer on this dreary morning? why linger over its miseries, deepened by the faintness of the hope that they would ever cease, and give me again to the comfort and love of home?

be about

From this reading I saw the people going to church, and longed to go with them, but dared not encounter the prying eyes that would have greeted a stranger, even if I had wished thus to loiter on my journey.

past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading I saw the people going to church, and longed to go with them, but dared not encounter the prying eyes that would have greeted a stranger, even if I had wished thus to loiter on my journey.

for more time

From this reading But why should I dwell longer on this dreary morning? why linger over its miseries, deepened by the faintness of the hope that they would ever cease, and give me again to the comfort and love of home?

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading But why should I dwell longer on this dreary morning? why linger over its miseries, deepened by the faintness of the hope that they would ever cease, and give me again to the comfort and love of home?

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was Sabbath morning, but it came not to me with the blessed calmness and peace that accompany it in my own sweet Ohio.

plural of “misery” — a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading But why should I dwell longer on this dreary morning? why linger over its miseries, deepened by the faintness of the hope that they would ever cease, and give me again to the comfort and love of home?

a disorderly crowd of people

From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was Sabbath morning, but it came not to me with the blessed calmness and peace that accompany it in my own sweet Ohio.

plural of “musing” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading It was Sabbath morning, but it came not to me with the blessed calmness and peace that accompany it in my own sweet Ohio.

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

From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

the middle of the day

From this reading I wandered on till about noon, when I was observed by some one on the watch for strangers.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was Sabbath morning, but it came not to me with the blessed calmness and peace that accompany it in my own sweet Ohio.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But why should I dwell longer on this dreary morning? why linger over its miseries, deepened by the faintness of the hope that they would ever cease, and give me again to the comfort and love of home?

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading It was Sabbath morning, but it came not to me with the blessed calmness and peace that accompany it in my own sweet Ohio.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I saw the people going to church, and longed to go with them, but dared not encounter the prying eyes that would have greeted a stranger, even if I had wished thus to loiter on my journey.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I wandered on till about noon, when I was observed by some one on the watch for strangers.

forward in time or order or degree

From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

above and across; more than

From this reading But why should I dwell longer on this dreary morning? why linger over its miseries, deepened by the faintness of the hope that they would ever cease, and give me again to the comfort and love of home?

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It was Sabbath morning, but it came not to me with the blessed calmness and peace that accompany it in my own sweet Ohio.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading It was Sabbath morning, but it came not to me with the blessed calmness and peace that accompany it in my own sweet Ohio.

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

From this reading I saw the people going to church, and longed to go with them, but dared not encounter the prying eyes that would have greeted a stranger, even if I had wished thus to loiter on my journey.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

wrongfully emptied or stripped of anything of value

From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

offensive inquisitiveness

From this reading I saw the people going to church, and longed to go with them, but dared not encounter the prying eyes that would have greeted a stranger, even if I had wished thus to loiter on my journey.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

bring to an end; settle conclusively

From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims

From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

cut with a saw

From this reading I saw the people going to church, and longed to go with them, but dared not encounter the prying eyes that would have greeted a stranger, even if I had wished thus to loiter on my journey.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading But why should I dwell longer on this dreary morning? why linger over its miseries, deepened by the faintness of the hope that they would ever cease, and give me again to the comfort and love of home?

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

From this reading I wandered on till about noon, when I was observed by some one on the watch for strangers.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading I saw the people going to church, and longed to go with them, but dared not encounter the prying eyes that would have greeted a stranger, even if I had wished thus to loiter on my journey.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading I wandered on till about noon, when I was observed by some one on the watch for strangers.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading It was Sabbath morning, but it came not to me with the blessed calmness and peace that accompany it in my own sweet Ohio.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was Sabbath morning, but it came not to me with the blessed calmness and peace that accompany it in my own sweet Ohio.

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

From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I saw the people going to church, and longed to go with them, but dared not encounter the prying eyes that would have greeted a stranger, even if I had wished thus to loiter on my journey.

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

From this reading But why should I dwell longer on this dreary morning? why linger over its miseries, deepened by the faintness of the hope that they would ever cease, and give me again to the comfort and love of home?

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

From this reading But why should I dwell longer on this dreary morning? why linger over its miseries, deepened by the faintness of the hope that they would ever cease, and give me again to the comfort and love of home?

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading I saw the people going to church, and longed to go with them, but dared not encounter the prying eyes that would have greeted a stranger, even if I had wished thus to loiter on my journey.

up to a particular time

From this reading I wandered on till about noon, when I was observed by some one on the watch for strangers.

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

From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure

From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

the process of paying close and continuous attention

From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading Sabbath--Continuous Rain--Press Onward--Observed--Arrested--Curious Examination--Equivocating for Life--Plans Foiled by Unexpected News--Plundered--Jail--Terrible Reflections--New and Hopeful Resolve--Unwelcome Visitors--Vigilance Committee Disappointed--Ordered to Chattanooga--A Mob--Chained to the Carriage--Escort--The Journey--Musings--Arrival--Another Mob--Benevolent Gentleman(?)--General Leadbetter--Andrews.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading I wandered on till about noon, when I was observed by some one on the watch for strangers.

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

From this reading It was Sabbath morning, but it came not to me with the blessed calmness and peace that accompany it in my own sweet Ohio.

look attentively

From this reading I wandered on till about noon, when I was observed by some one on the watch for strangers.

at the time that

From this reading I wandered on till about noon, when I was observed by some one on the watch for strangers.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading But why should I dwell longer on this dreary morning? why linger over its miseries, deepened by the faintness of the hope that they would ever cease, and give me again to the comfort and love of home?

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading I saw the people going to church, and longed to go with them, but dared not encounter the prying eyes that would have greeted a stranger, even if I had wished thus to loiter on my journey.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was Sabbath morning, but it came not to me with the blessed calmness and peace that accompany it in my own sweet Ohio.

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

From this reading I saw the people going to church, and longed to go with them, but dared not encounter the prying eyes that would have greeted a stranger, even if I had wished thus to loiter on my journey.