Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading Sorrow for Andrews--Prepare for Trial--Charges and Specifications--Plan of Defence--Incidents of Trial--Encouragement--Not Allowed to Hear Pleading--Lawyers' Plea--Seven Tried--Mitchel Dissolves the Court--Tied Again--A Saucy Reply--Advantage of Sickness--Fry Deceived--Revolting Inhumanity--Fry's Capture--Starve to Atlanta--Taunts of the Mob--Atlanta Prison--A Kind Jailor.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading One day we received a paper containing an account of the _execution of Andrews_.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Sorrow for Andrews--Prepare for Trial--Charges and Specifications--Plan of Defence--Incidents of Trial--Encouragement--Not Allowed to Hear Pleading--Lawyers' Plea--Seven Tried--Mitchel Dissolves the Court--Tied Again--A Saucy Reply--Advantage of Sickness--Fry Deceived--Revolting Inhumanity--Fry's Capture--Starve to Atlanta--Taunts of the Mob--Atlanta Prison--A Kind Jailor.

anew

From this reading Sorrow for Andrews--Prepare for Trial--Charges and Specifications--Plan of Defence--Incidents of Trial--Encouragement--Not Allowed to Hear Pleading--Lawyers' Plea--Seven Tried--Mitchel Dissolves the Court--Tied Again--A Saucy Reply--Advantage of Sickness--Fry Deceived--Revolting Inhumanity--Fry's Capture--Starve to Atlanta--Taunts of the Mob--Atlanta Prison--A Kind Jailor.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Sorrow for Andrews--Prepare for Trial--Charges and Specifications--Plan of Defence--Incidents of Trial--Encouragement--Not Allowed to Hear Pleading--Lawyers' Plea--Seven Tried--Mitchel Dissolves the Court--Tied Again--A Saucy Reply--Advantage of Sickness--Fry Deceived--Revolting Inhumanity--Fry's Capture--Starve to Atlanta--Taunts of the Mob--Atlanta Prison--A Kind Jailor.

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

From this reading One day we received a paper containing an account of the _execution of Andrews_.

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

From this reading Sorrow for Andrews--Prepare for Trial--Charges and Specifications--Plan of Defence--Incidents of Trial--Encouragement--Not Allowed to Hear Pleading--Lawyers' Plea--Seven Tried--Mitchel Dissolves the Court--Tied Again--A Saucy Reply--Advantage of Sickness--Fry Deceived--Revolting Inhumanity--Fry's Capture--Starve to Atlanta--Taunts of the Mob--Atlanta Prison--A Kind Jailor.

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

From this reading Sorrow for Andrews--Prepare for Trial--Charges and Specifications--Plan of Defence--Incidents of Trial--Encouragement--Not Allowed to Hear Pleading--Lawyers' Plea--Seven Tried--Mitchel Dissolves the Court--Tied Again--A Saucy Reply--Advantage of Sickness--Fry Deceived--Revolting Inhumanity--Fry's Capture--Starve to Atlanta--Taunts of the Mob--Atlanta Prison--A Kind Jailor.

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

From this reading We were well supplied with papers here, as there were plenty of Union people who ministered to our wants.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We, who were at Knoxville, read of the recapture of Andrews with the most poignant regret, though we knew not yet that he had received the sentence of death.

state capital and largest city of Georgia; chief commercial center of the southeastern United States; was plundered and burned by Sherman's army during the American Civil War

From this reading Sorrow for Andrews--Prepare for Trial--Charges and Specifications--Plan of Defence--Incidents of Trial--Encouragement--Not Allowed to Hear Pleading--Lawyers' Plea--Seven Tried--Mitchel Dissolves the Court--Tied Again--A Saucy Reply--Advantage of Sickness--Fry Deceived--Revolting Inhumanity--Fry's Capture--Starve to Atlanta--Taunts of the Mob--Atlanta Prison--A Kind Jailor.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading Sorrow for Andrews--Prepare for Trial--Charges and Specifications--Plan of Defence--Incidents of Trial--Encouragement--Not Allowed to Hear Pleading--Lawyers' Plea--Seven Tried--Mitchel Dissolves the Court--Tied Again--A Saucy Reply--Advantage of Sickness--Fry Deceived--Revolting Inhumanity--Fry's Capture--Starve to Atlanta--Taunts of the Mob--Atlanta Prison--A Kind Jailor.

plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something

From this reading Sorrow for Andrews--Prepare for Trial--Charges and Specifications--Plan of Defence--Incidents of Trial--Encouragement--Not Allowed to Hear Pleading--Lawyers' Plea--Seven Tried--Mitchel Dissolves the Court--Tied Again--A Saucy Reply--Advantage of Sickness--Fry Deceived--Revolting Inhumanity--Fry's Capture--Starve to Atlanta--Taunts of the Mob--Atlanta Prison--A Kind Jailor.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading One day we received a paper containing an account of the _execution of Andrews_.

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

From this reading Sorrow for Andrews--Prepare for Trial--Charges and Specifications--Plan of Defence--Incidents of Trial--Encouragement--Not Allowed to Hear Pleading--Lawyers' Plea--Seven Tried--Mitchel Dissolves the Court--Tied Again--A Saucy Reply--Advantage of Sickness--Fry Deceived--Revolting Inhumanity--Fry's Capture--Starve to Atlanta--Taunts of the Mob--Atlanta Prison--A Kind Jailor.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading One day we received a paper containing an account of the _execution of Andrews_.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading We, who were at Knoxville, read of the recapture of Andrews with the most poignant regret, though we knew not yet that he had received the sentence of death.

past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading Sorrow for Andrews--Prepare for Trial--Charges and Specifications--Plan of Defence--Incidents of Trial--Encouragement--Not Allowed to Hear Pleading--Lawyers' Plea--Seven Tried--Mitchel Dissolves the Court--Tied Again--A Saucy Reply--Advantage of Sickness--Fry Deceived--Revolting Inhumanity--Fry's Capture--Starve to Atlanta--Taunts of the Mob--Atlanta Prison--A Kind Jailor.

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading Sorrow for Andrews--Prepare for Trial--Charges and Specifications--Plan of Defence--Incidents of Trial--Encouragement--Not Allowed to Hear Pleading--Lawyers' Plea--Seven Tried--Mitchel Dissolves the Court--Tied Again--A Saucy Reply--Advantage of Sickness--Fry Deceived--Revolting Inhumanity--Fry's Capture--Starve to Atlanta--Taunts of the Mob--Atlanta Prison--A Kind Jailor.

plural of “dissolve” — (film) a gradual transition from one scene to the next; the next scene is gradually superimposed as the former scene fades out

From this reading Sorrow for Andrews--Prepare for Trial--Charges and Specifications--Plan of Defence--Incidents of Trial--Encouragement--Not Allowed to Hear Pleading--Lawyers' Plea--Seven Tried--Mitchel Dissolves the Court--Tied Again--A Saucy Reply--Advantage of Sickness--Fry Deceived--Revolting Inhumanity--Fry's Capture--Starve to Atlanta--Taunts of the Mob--Atlanta Prison--A Kind Jailor.

the expression of approval and support

From this reading Sorrow for Andrews--Prepare for Trial--Charges and Specifications--Plan of Defence--Incidents of Trial--Encouragement--Not Allowed to Hear Pleading--Lawyers' Plea--Seven Tried--Mitchel Dissolves the Court--Tied Again--A Saucy Reply--Advantage of Sickness--Fry Deceived--Revolting Inhumanity--Fry's Capture--Starve to Atlanta--Taunts of the Mob--Atlanta Prison--A Kind Jailor.

putting a condemned person to death

From this reading One day we received a paper containing an account of the _execution of Andrews_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Sorrow for Andrews--Prepare for Trial--Charges and Specifications--Plan of Defence--Incidents of Trial--Encouragement--Not Allowed to Hear Pleading--Lawyers' Plea--Seven Tried--Mitchel Dissolves the Court--Tied Again--A Saucy Reply--Advantage of Sickness--Fry Deceived--Revolting Inhumanity--Fry's Capture--Starve to Atlanta--Taunts of the Mob--Atlanta Prison--A Kind Jailor.

be excessively hot

From this reading Sorrow for Andrews--Prepare for Trial--Charges and Specifications--Plan of Defence--Incidents of Trial--Encouragement--Not Allowed to Hear Pleading--Lawyers' Plea--Seven Tried--Mitchel Dissolves the Court--Tied Again--A Saucy Reply--Advantage of Sickness--Fry Deceived--Revolting Inhumanity--Fry's Capture--Starve to Atlanta--Taunts of the Mob--Atlanta Prison--A Kind Jailor.

possessive form of “fry” — English painter and art critic (1866-1934)

From this reading Sorrow for Andrews--Prepare for Trial--Charges and Specifications--Plan of Defence--Incidents of Trial--Encouragement--Not Allowed to Hear Pleading--Lawyers' Plea--Seven Tried--Mitchel Dissolves the Court--Tied Again--A Saucy Reply--Advantage of Sickness--Fry Deceived--Revolting Inhumanity--Fry's Capture--Starve to Atlanta--Taunts of the Mob--Atlanta Prison--A Kind Jailor.

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

From this reading We, who were at Knoxville, read of the recapture of Andrews with the most poignant regret, though we knew not yet that he had received the sentence of death.

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

From this reading We, who were at Knoxville, read of the recapture of Andrews with the most poignant regret, though we knew not yet that he had received the sentence of death.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Sorrow for Andrews--Prepare for Trial--Charges and Specifications--Plan of Defence--Incidents of Trial--Encouragement--Not Allowed to Hear Pleading--Lawyers' Plea--Seven Tried--Mitchel Dissolves the Court--Tied Again--A Saucy Reply--Advantage of Sickness--Fry Deceived--Revolting Inhumanity--Fry's Capture--Starve to Atlanta--Taunts of the Mob--Atlanta Prison--A Kind Jailor.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Of Wollam we heard nothing.

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

From this reading We were well supplied with papers here, as there were plenty of Union people who ministered to our wants.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading Sorrow for Andrews--Prepare for Trial--Charges and Specifications--Plan of Defence--Incidents of Trial--Encouragement--Not Allowed to Hear Pleading--Lawyers' Plea--Seven Tried--Mitchel Dissolves the Court--Tied Again--A Saucy Reply--Advantage of Sickness--Fry Deceived--Revolting Inhumanity--Fry's Capture--Starve to Atlanta--Taunts of the Mob--Atlanta Prison--A Kind Jailor.

the quality of lacking compassion or consideration for others

From this reading Sorrow for Andrews--Prepare for Trial--Charges and Specifications--Plan of Defence--Incidents of Trial--Encouragement--Not Allowed to Hear Pleading--Lawyers' Plea--Seven Tried--Mitchel Dissolves the Court--Tied Again--A Saucy Reply--Advantage of Sickness--Fry Deceived--Revolting Inhumanity--Fry's Capture--Starve to Atlanta--Taunts of the Mob--Atlanta Prison--A Kind Jailor.

someone who guards prisoners

From this reading Sorrow for Andrews--Prepare for Trial--Charges and Specifications--Plan of Defence--Incidents of Trial--Encouragement--Not Allowed to Hear Pleading--Lawyers' Plea--Seven Tried--Mitchel Dissolves the Court--Tied Again--A Saucy Reply--Advantage of Sickness--Fry Deceived--Revolting Inhumanity--Fry's Capture--Starve to Atlanta--Taunts of the Mob--Atlanta Prison--A Kind Jailor.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Sorrow for Andrews--Prepare for Trial--Charges and Specifications--Plan of Defence--Incidents of Trial--Encouragement--Not Allowed to Hear Pleading--Lawyers' Plea--Seven Tried--Mitchel Dissolves the Court--Tied Again--A Saucy Reply--Advantage of Sickness--Fry Deceived--Revolting Inhumanity--Fry's Capture--Starve to Atlanta--Taunts of the Mob--Atlanta Prison--A Kind Jailor.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading We, who were at Knoxville, read of the recapture of Andrews with the most poignant regret, though we knew not yet that he had received the sentence of death.

a city in eastern Tennessee on the Tennessee River

From this reading We, who were at Knoxville, read of the recapture of Andrews with the most poignant regret, though we knew not yet that he had received the sentence of death.

plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading Sorrow for Andrews--Prepare for Trial--Charges and Specifications--Plan of Defence--Incidents of Trial--Encouragement--Not Allowed to Hear Pleading--Lawyers' Plea--Seven Tried--Mitchel Dissolves the Court--Tied Again--A Saucy Reply--Advantage of Sickness--Fry Deceived--Revolting Inhumanity--Fry's Capture--Starve to Atlanta--Taunts of the Mob--Atlanta Prison--A Kind Jailor.

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

From this reading We were well supplied with papers here, as there were plenty of Union people who ministered to our wants.

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

From this reading Sorrow for Andrews--Prepare for Trial--Charges and Specifications--Plan of Defence--Incidents of Trial--Encouragement--Not Allowed to Hear Pleading--Lawyers' Plea--Seven Tried--Mitchel Dissolves the Court--Tied Again--A Saucy Reply--Advantage of Sickness--Fry Deceived--Revolting Inhumanity--Fry's Capture--Starve to Atlanta--Taunts of the Mob--Atlanta Prison--A Kind Jailor.

a disorderly crowd of people

From this reading Sorrow for Andrews--Prepare for Trial--Charges and Specifications--Plan of Defence--Incidents of Trial--Encouragement--Not Allowed to Hear Pleading--Lawyers' Plea--Seven Tried--Mitchel Dissolves the Court--Tied Again--A Saucy Reply--Advantage of Sickness--Fry Deceived--Revolting Inhumanity--Fry's Capture--Starve to Atlanta--Taunts of the Mob--Atlanta Prison--A Kind Jailor.

used to form the superlative

From this reading We, who were at Knoxville, read of the recapture of Andrews with the most poignant regret, though we knew not yet that he had received the sentence of death.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Sorrow for Andrews--Prepare for Trial--Charges and Specifications--Plan of Defence--Incidents of Trial--Encouragement--Not Allowed to Hear Pleading--Lawyers' Plea--Seven Tried--Mitchel Dissolves the Court--Tied Again--A Saucy Reply--Advantage of Sickness--Fry Deceived--Revolting Inhumanity--Fry's Capture--Starve to Atlanta--Taunts of the Mob--Atlanta Prison--A Kind Jailor.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Of Wollam we heard nothing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sorrow for Andrews--Prepare for Trial--Charges and Specifications--Plan of Defence--Incidents of Trial--Encouragement--Not Allowed to Hear Pleading--Lawyers' Plea--Seven Tried--Mitchel Dissolves the Court--Tied Again--A Saucy Reply--Advantage of Sickness--Fry Deceived--Revolting Inhumanity--Fry's Capture--Starve to Atlanta--Taunts of the Mob--Atlanta Prison--A Kind Jailor.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One day we received a paper containing an account of the _execution of Andrews_.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We were well supplied with papers here, as there were plenty of Union people who ministered to our wants.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading One day we received a paper containing an account of the _execution of Andrews_.

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

From this reading We were well supplied with papers here, as there were plenty of Union people who ministered to our wants.

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

From this reading We were well supplied with papers here, as there were plenty of Union people who ministered to our wants.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Sorrow for Andrews--Prepare for Trial--Charges and Specifications--Plan of Defence--Incidents of Trial--Encouragement--Not Allowed to Hear Pleading--Lawyers' Plea--Seven Tried--Mitchel Dissolves the Court--Tied Again--A Saucy Reply--Advantage of Sickness--Fry Deceived--Revolting Inhumanity--Fry's Capture--Starve to Atlanta--Taunts of the Mob--Atlanta Prison--A Kind Jailor.

a humble request for help from someone in authority

From this reading Sorrow for Andrews--Prepare for Trial--Charges and Specifications--Plan of Defence--Incidents of Trial--Encouragement--Not Allowed to Hear Pleading--Lawyers' Plea--Seven Tried--Mitchel Dissolves the Court--Tied Again--A Saucy Reply--Advantage of Sickness--Fry Deceived--Revolting Inhumanity--Fry's Capture--Starve to Atlanta--Taunts of the Mob--Atlanta Prison--A Kind Jailor.

(law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding

From this reading Sorrow for Andrews--Prepare for Trial--Charges and Specifications--Plan of Defence--Incidents of Trial--Encouragement--Not Allowed to Hear Pleading--Lawyers' Plea--Seven Tried--Mitchel Dissolves the Court--Tied Again--A Saucy Reply--Advantage of Sickness--Fry Deceived--Revolting Inhumanity--Fry's Capture--Starve to Atlanta--Taunts of the Mob--Atlanta Prison--A Kind Jailor.

a full supply

From this reading We were well supplied with papers here, as there were plenty of Union people who ministered to our wants.

arousing affect

From this reading We, who were at Knoxville, read of the recapture of Andrews with the most poignant regret, though we knew not yet that he had received the sentence of death.

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading Sorrow for Andrews--Prepare for Trial--Charges and Specifications--Plan of Defence--Incidents of Trial--Encouragement--Not Allowed to Hear Pleading--Lawyers' Plea--Seven Tried--Mitchel Dissolves the Court--Tied Again--A Saucy Reply--Advantage of Sickness--Fry Deceived--Revolting Inhumanity--Fry's Capture--Starve to Atlanta--Taunts of the Mob--Atlanta Prison--A Kind Jailor.

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

From this reading Sorrow for Andrews--Prepare for Trial--Charges and Specifications--Plan of Defence--Incidents of Trial--Encouragement--Not Allowed to Hear Pleading--Lawyers' Plea--Seven Tried--Mitchel Dissolves the Court--Tied Again--A Saucy Reply--Advantage of Sickness--Fry Deceived--Revolting Inhumanity--Fry's Capture--Starve to Atlanta--Taunts of the Mob--Atlanta Prison--A Kind Jailor.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading We, who were at Knoxville, read of the recapture of Andrews with the most poignant regret, though we knew not yet that he had received the sentence of death.

experience anew

From this reading We, who were at Knoxville, read of the recapture of Andrews with the most poignant regret, though we knew not yet that he had received the sentence of death.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading We, who were at Knoxville, read of the recapture of Andrews with the most poignant regret, though we knew not yet that he had received the sentence of death.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading We, who were at Knoxville, read of the recapture of Andrews with the most poignant regret, though we knew not yet that he had received the sentence of death.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Sorrow for Andrews--Prepare for Trial--Charges and Specifications--Plan of Defence--Incidents of Trial--Encouragement--Not Allowed to Hear Pleading--Lawyers' Plea--Seven Tried--Mitchel Dissolves the Court--Tied Again--A Saucy Reply--Advantage of Sickness--Fry Deceived--Revolting Inhumanity--Fry's Capture--Starve to Atlanta--Taunts of the Mob--Atlanta Prison--A Kind Jailor.

highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

From this reading Sorrow for Andrews--Prepare for Trial--Charges and Specifications--Plan of Defence--Incidents of Trial--Encouragement--Not Allowed to Hear Pleading--Lawyers' Plea--Seven Tried--Mitchel Dissolves the Court--Tied Again--A Saucy Reply--Advantage of Sickness--Fry Deceived--Revolting Inhumanity--Fry's Capture--Starve to Atlanta--Taunts of the Mob--Atlanta Prison--A Kind Jailor.

characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality

From this reading Sorrow for Andrews--Prepare for Trial--Charges and Specifications--Plan of Defence--Incidents of Trial--Encouragement--Not Allowed to Hear Pleading--Lawyers' Plea--Seven Tried--Mitchel Dissolves the Court--Tied Again--A Saucy Reply--Advantage of Sickness--Fry Deceived--Revolting Inhumanity--Fry's Capture--Starve to Atlanta--Taunts of the Mob--Atlanta Prison--A Kind Jailor.

a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading We, who were at Knoxville, read of the recapture of Andrews with the most poignant regret, though we knew not yet that he had received the sentence of death.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading Sorrow for Andrews--Prepare for Trial--Charges and Specifications--Plan of Defence--Incidents of Trial--Encouragement--Not Allowed to Hear Pleading--Lawyers' Plea--Seven Tried--Mitchel Dissolves the Court--Tied Again--A Saucy Reply--Advantage of Sickness--Fry Deceived--Revolting Inhumanity--Fry's Capture--Starve to Atlanta--Taunts of the Mob--Atlanta Prison--A Kind Jailor.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading Sorrow for Andrews--Prepare for Trial--Charges and Specifications--Plan of Defence--Incidents of Trial--Encouragement--Not Allowed to Hear Pleading--Lawyers' Plea--Seven Tried--Mitchel Dissolves the Court--Tied Again--A Saucy Reply--Advantage of Sickness--Fry Deceived--Revolting Inhumanity--Fry's Capture--Starve to Atlanta--Taunts of the Mob--Atlanta Prison--A Kind Jailor.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading Sorrow for Andrews--Prepare for Trial--Charges and Specifications--Plan of Defence--Incidents of Trial--Encouragement--Not Allowed to Hear Pleading--Lawyers' Plea--Seven Tried--Mitchel Dissolves the Court--Tied Again--A Saucy Reply--Advantage of Sickness--Fry Deceived--Revolting Inhumanity--Fry's Capture--Starve to Atlanta--Taunts of the Mob--Atlanta Prison--A Kind Jailor.

plural of “specification” — a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work

From this reading Sorrow for Andrews--Prepare for Trial--Charges and Specifications--Plan of Defence--Incidents of Trial--Encouragement--Not Allowed to Hear Pleading--Lawyers' Plea--Seven Tried--Mitchel Dissolves the Court--Tied Again--A Saucy Reply--Advantage of Sickness--Fry Deceived--Revolting Inhumanity--Fry's Capture--Starve to Atlanta--Taunts of the Mob--Atlanta Prison--A Kind Jailor.

be hungry; go without food

From this reading Sorrow for Andrews--Prepare for Trial--Charges and Specifications--Plan of Defence--Incidents of Trial--Encouragement--Not Allowed to Hear Pleading--Lawyers' Plea--Seven Tried--Mitchel Dissolves the Court--Tied Again--A Saucy Reply--Advantage of Sickness--Fry Deceived--Revolting Inhumanity--Fry's Capture--Starve to Atlanta--Taunts of the Mob--Atlanta Prison--A Kind Jailor.

inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading We were well supplied with papers here, as there were plenty of Union people who ministered to our wants.

plural of “taunt” — aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing

From this reading Sorrow for Andrews--Prepare for Trial--Charges and Specifications--Plan of Defence--Incidents of Trial--Encouragement--Not Allowed to Hear Pleading--Lawyers' Plea--Seven Tried--Mitchel Dissolves the Court--Tied Again--A Saucy Reply--Advantage of Sickness--Fry Deceived--Revolting Inhumanity--Fry's Capture--Starve to Atlanta--Taunts of the Mob--Atlanta Prison--A Kind Jailor.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We, who were at Knoxville, read of the recapture of Andrews with the most poignant regret, though we knew not yet that he had received the sentence of death.

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

From this reading Sorrow for Andrews--Prepare for Trial--Charges and Specifications--Plan of Defence--Incidents of Trial--Encouragement--Not Allowed to Hear Pleading--Lawyers' Plea--Seven Tried--Mitchel Dissolves the Court--Tied Again--A Saucy Reply--Advantage of Sickness--Fry Deceived--Revolting Inhumanity--Fry's Capture--Starve to Atlanta--Taunts of the Mob--Atlanta Prison--A Kind Jailor.

in or at that place or location

From this reading We were well supplied with papers here, as there were plenty of Union people who ministered to our wants.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading We, who were at Knoxville, read of the recapture of Andrews with the most poignant regret, though we knew not yet that he had received the sentence of death.

bound or secured closely

From this reading Sorrow for Andrews--Prepare for Trial--Charges and Specifications--Plan of Defence--Incidents of Trial--Encouragement--Not Allowed to Hear Pleading--Lawyers' Plea--Seven Tried--Mitchel Dissolves the Court--Tied Again--A Saucy Reply--Advantage of Sickness--Fry Deceived--Revolting Inhumanity--Fry's Capture--Starve to Atlanta--Taunts of the Mob--Atlanta Prison--A Kind Jailor.

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

From this reading Sorrow for Andrews--Prepare for Trial--Charges and Specifications--Plan of Defence--Incidents of Trial--Encouragement--Not Allowed to Hear Pleading--Lawyers' Plea--Seven Tried--Mitchel Dissolves the Court--Tied Again--A Saucy Reply--Advantage of Sickness--Fry Deceived--Revolting Inhumanity--Fry's Capture--Starve to Atlanta--Taunts of the Mob--Atlanta Prison--A Kind Jailor.

the act of testing something

From this reading Sorrow for Andrews--Prepare for Trial--Charges and Specifications--Plan of Defence--Incidents of Trial--Encouragement--Not Allowed to Hear Pleading--Lawyers' Plea--Seven Tried--Mitchel Dissolves the Court--Tied Again--A Saucy Reply--Advantage of Sickness--Fry Deceived--Revolting Inhumanity--Fry's Capture--Starve to Atlanta--Taunts of the Mob--Atlanta Prison--A Kind Jailor.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Sorrow for Andrews--Prepare for Trial--Charges and Specifications--Plan of Defence--Incidents of Trial--Encouragement--Not Allowed to Hear Pleading--Lawyers' Plea--Seven Tried--Mitchel Dissolves the Court--Tied Again--A Saucy Reply--Advantage of Sickness--Fry Deceived--Revolting Inhumanity--Fry's Capture--Starve to Atlanta--Taunts of the Mob--Atlanta Prison--A Kind Jailor.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading We were well supplied with papers here, as there were plenty of Union people who ministered to our wants.

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading We were well supplied with papers here, as there were plenty of Union people who ministered to our wants.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We, who were at Knoxville, read of the recapture of Andrews with the most poignant regret, though we knew not yet that he had received the sentence of death.

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

From this reading We were well supplied with papers here, as there were plenty of Union people who ministered to our wants.

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

From this reading We, who were at Knoxville, read of the recapture of Andrews with the most poignant regret, though we knew not yet that he had received the sentence of death.

which person or people

From this reading We, who were at Knoxville, read of the recapture of Andrews with the most poignant regret, though we knew not yet that he had received the sentence of death.

in the company of; together with

From this reading We, who were at Knoxville, read of the recapture of Andrews with the most poignant regret, though we knew not yet that he had received the sentence of death.

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

From this reading Of Wollam we heard nothing.

but in spite of that

From this reading We, who were at Knoxville, read of the recapture of Andrews with the most poignant regret, though we knew not yet that he had received the sentence of death.