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 At present, the population is nearly equal, but every year increases the preponderance of the English; and it is to be trusted that, by good management, and the encouragement of emigration, in half a century the French population will be so swallowed up by the English, as to be remembered but on record.

used improperly or excessively especially drugs

From this reading If, again, we put the claims of British loyalty against the treason of the French--the English energy, activity, and capital, in opposition to the supineness, ignorance, and incapacity of the French population,--it is evident, that not only in justice and gratitude, but with a due regard to our own interests, the French Canadians must now be _wholly deprived_ of any share of that power which they have abused, and that confidence of which they have proved themselves so unworthy.

any specific behavior

From this reading If, again, we put the claims of British loyalty against the treason of the French--the English energy, activity, and capital, in opposition to the supineness, ignorance, and incapacity of the French population,--it is evident, that not only in justice and gratitude, but with a due regard to our own interests, the French Canadians must now be _wholly deprived_ of any share of that power which they have abused, and that confidence of which they have proved themselves so unworthy.

anew

From this reading If, again, we put the claims of British loyalty against the treason of the French--the English energy, activity, and capital, in opposition to the supineness, ignorance, and incapacity of the French population,--it is evident, that not only in justice and gratitude, but with a due regard to our own interests, the French Canadians must now be _wholly deprived_ of any share of that power which they have abused, and that confidence of which they have proved themselves so unworthy.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading If, again, we put the claims of British loyalty against the treason of the French--the English energy, activity, and capital, in opposition to the supineness, ignorance, and incapacity of the French population,--it is evident, that not only in justice and gratitude, but with a due regard to our own interests, the French Canadians must now be _wholly deprived_ of any share of that power which they have abused, and that confidence of which they have proved themselves so unworthy.

be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading The question, then, is not, who are the majority of to-day, but who will hereafter be the majority in the Canadian Provinces; for all agree upon one point, which is, that we must legislate for the majority.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The question, then, is not, who are the majority of to-day, but who will hereafter be the majority in the Canadian Provinces; for all agree upon one point, which is, that we must legislate for the majority.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am much pleased to find that Lord Durham has expressed the same opinion, in the following remarks; and I trust their importance will excuse to the reader the length of the quotation.

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

From this reading At present, the population is nearly equal, but every year increases the preponderance of the English; and it is to be trusted that, by good management, and the encouragement of emigration, in half a century the French population will be so swallowed up by the English, as to be remembered but on record.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading If, again, we put the claims of British loyalty against the treason of the French--the English energy, activity, and capital, in opposition to the supineness, ignorance, and incapacity of the French population,--it is evident, that not only in justice and gratitude, but with a due regard to our own interests, the French Canadians must now be _wholly deprived_ of any share of that power which they have abused, and that confidence of which they have proved themselves so unworthy.

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

From this reading The question, then, is not, who are the majority of to-day, but who will hereafter be the majority in the Canadian Provinces; for all agree upon one point, which is, that we must legislate for the majority.

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

From this reading At present, the population is nearly equal, but every year increases the preponderance of the English; and it is to be trusted that, by good management, and the encouragement of emigration, in half a century the French population will be so swallowed up by the English, as to be remembered but on record.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At present, the population is nearly equal, but every year increases the preponderance of the English; and it is to be trusted that, by good management, and the encouragement of emigration, in half a century the French population will be so swallowed up by the English, as to be remembered but on record.

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

From this reading The question, then, is not, who are the majority of to-day, but who will hereafter be the majority in the Canadian Provinces; for all agree upon one point, which is, that we must legislate for the majority.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading If, again, we put the claims of British loyalty against the treason of the French--the English energy, activity, and capital, in opposition to the supineness, ignorance, and incapacity of the French population,--it is evident, that not only in justice and gratitude, but with a due regard to our own interests, the French Canadians must now be _wholly deprived_ of any share of that power which they have abused, and that confidence of which they have proved themselves so unworthy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The question, then, is not, who are the majority of to-day, but who will hereafter be the majority in the Canadian Provinces; for all agree upon one point, which is, that we must legislate for the majority.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At present, the population is nearly equal, but every year increases the preponderance of the English; and it is to be trusted that, by good management, and the encouragement of emigration, in half a century the French population will be so swallowed up by the English, as to be remembered but on record.

of or relating to Canada or its people

From this reading The question, then, is not, who are the majority of to-day, but who will hereafter be the majority in the Canadian Provinces; for all agree upon one point, which is, that we must legislate for the majority.

plural of “canadian” — a native or inhabitant of Canada

From this reading If, again, we put the claims of British loyalty against the treason of the French--the English energy, activity, and capital, in opposition to the supineness, ignorance, and incapacity of the French population,--it is evident, that not only in justice and gratitude, but with a due regard to our own interests, the French Canadians must now be _wholly deprived_ of any share of that power which they have abused, and that confidence of which they have proved themselves so unworthy.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading If, again, we put the claims of British loyalty against the treason of the French--the English energy, activity, and capital, in opposition to the supineness, ignorance, and incapacity of the French population,--it is evident, that not only in justice and gratitude, but with a due regard to our own interests, the French Canadians must now be _wholly deprived_ of any share of that power which they have abused, and that confidence of which they have proved themselves so unworthy.

a period of 100 years

From this reading At present, the population is nearly equal, but every year increases the preponderance of the English; and it is to be trusted that, by good management, and the encouragement of emigration, in half a century the French population will be so swallowed up by the English, as to be remembered but on record.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading When we legislate, unless we intend to change, we must look to futurity.

plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading If, again, we put the claims of British loyalty against the treason of the French--the English energy, activity, and capital, in opposition to the supineness, ignorance, and incapacity of the French population,--it is evident, that not only in justice and gratitude, but with a due regard to our own interests, the French Canadians must now be _wholly deprived_ of any share of that power which they have abused, and that confidence of which they have proved themselves so unworthy.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading If, again, we put the claims of British loyalty against the treason of the French--the English energy, activity, and capital, in opposition to the supineness, ignorance, and incapacity of the French population,--it is evident, that not only in justice and gratitude, but with a due regard to our own interests, the French Canadians must now be _wholly deprived_ of any share of that power which they have abused, and that confidence of which they have proved themselves so unworthy.

marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences

From this reading If, again, we put the claims of British loyalty against the treason of the French--the English energy, activity, and capital, in opposition to the supineness, ignorance, and incapacity of the French population,--it is evident, that not only in justice and gratitude, but with a due regard to our own interests, the French Canadians must now be _wholly deprived_ of any share of that power which they have abused, and that confidence of which they have proved themselves so unworthy.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading If, again, we put the claims of British loyalty against the treason of the French--the English energy, activity, and capital, in opposition to the supineness, ignorance, and incapacity of the French population,--it is evident, that not only in justice and gratitude, but with a due regard to our own interests, the French Canadians must now be _wholly deprived_ of any share of that power which they have abused, and that confidence of which they have proved themselves so unworthy.

a city of north central North Carolina; site of Duke University

From this reading I am much pleased to find that Lord Durham has expressed the same opinion, in the following remarks; and I trust their importance will excuse to the reader the length of the quotation.

migration from a place (especially migration from your native country in order to settle in another)

From this reading At present, the population is nearly equal, but every year increases the preponderance of the English; and it is to be trusted that, by good management, and the encouragement of emigration, in half a century the French population will be so swallowed up by the English, as to be remembered but on record.

the expression of approval and support

From this reading At present, the population is nearly equal, but every year increases the preponderance of the English; and it is to be trusted that, by good management, and the encouragement of emigration, in half a century the French population will be so swallowed up by the English, as to be remembered but on record.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading If, again, we put the claims of British loyalty against the treason of the French--the English energy, activity, and capital, in opposition to the supineness, ignorance, and incapacity of the French population,--it is evident, that not only in justice and gratitude, but with a due regard to our own interests, the French Canadians must now be _wholly deprived_ of any share of that power which they have abused, and that confidence of which they have proved themselves so unworthy.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading At present, the population is nearly equal, but every year increases the preponderance of the English; and it is to be trusted that, by good management, and the encouragement of emigration, in half a century the French population will be so swallowed up by the English, as to be remembered but on record.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading At present, the population is nearly equal, but every year increases the preponderance of the English; and it is to be trusted that, by good management, and the encouragement of emigration, in half a century the French population will be so swallowed up by the English, as to be remembered but on record.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading At present, the population is nearly equal, but every year increases the preponderance of the English; and it is to be trusted that, by good management, and the encouragement of emigration, in half a century the French population will be so swallowed up by the English, as to be remembered but on record.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading If, again, we put the claims of British loyalty against the treason of the French--the English energy, activity, and capital, in opposition to the supineness, ignorance, and incapacity of the French population,--it is evident, that not only in justice and gratitude, but with a due regard to our own interests, the French Canadians must now be _wholly deprived_ of any share of that power which they have abused, and that confidence of which they have proved themselves so unworthy.

accept an excuse for

From this reading I am much pleased to find that Lord Durham has expressed the same opinion, in the following remarks; and I trust their importance will excuse to the reader the length of the quotation.

communicated in words

From this reading I am much pleased to find that Lord Durham has expressed the same opinion, in the following remarks; and I trust their importance will excuse to the reader the length of the quotation.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading I am much pleased to find that Lord Durham has expressed the same opinion, in the following remarks; and I trust their importance will excuse to the reader the length of the quotation.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading I am much pleased to find that Lord Durham has expressed the same opinion, in the following remarks; and I trust their importance will excuse to the reader the length of the quotation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The question, then, is not, who are the majority of to-day, but who will hereafter be the majority in the Canadian Provinces; for all agree upon one point, which is, that we must legislate for the majority.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading At present, the population is nearly equal, but every year increases the preponderance of the English; and it is to be trusted that, by good management, and the encouragement of emigration, in half a century the French population will be so swallowed up by the English, as to be remembered but on record.

the time yet to come

From this reading When we legislate, unless we intend to change, we must look to futurity.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading At present, the population is nearly equal, but every year increases the preponderance of the English; and it is to be trusted that, by good management, and the encouragement of emigration, in half a century the French population will be so swallowed up by the English, as to be remembered but on record.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading If, again, we put the claims of British loyalty against the treason of the French--the English energy, activity, and capital, in opposition to the supineness, ignorance, and incapacity of the French population,--it is evident, that not only in justice and gratitude, but with a due regard to our own interests, the French Canadians must now be _wholly deprived_ of any share of that power which they have abused, and that confidence of which they have proved themselves so unworthy.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading At present, the population is nearly equal, but every year increases the preponderance of the English; and it is to be trusted that, by good management, and the encouragement of emigration, in half a century the French population will be so swallowed up by the English, as to be remembered but on record.

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

From this reading I am much pleased to find that Lord Durham has expressed the same opinion, in the following remarks; and I trust their importance will excuse to the reader the length of the quotation.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If, again, we put the claims of British loyalty against the treason of the French--the English energy, activity, and capital, in opposition to the supineness, ignorance, and incapacity of the French population,--it is evident, that not only in justice and gratitude, but with a due regard to our own interests, the French Canadians must now be _wholly deprived_ of any share of that power which they have abused, and that confidence of which they have proved themselves so unworthy.

in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.

From this reading The question, then, is not, who are the majority of to-day, but who will hereafter be the majority in the Canadian Provinces; for all agree upon one point, which is, that we must legislate for the majority.

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

From this reading I am much pleased to find that Lord Durham has expressed the same opinion, in the following remarks; and I trust their importance will excuse to the reader the length of the quotation.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If, again, we put the claims of British loyalty against the treason of the French--the English energy, activity, and capital, in opposition to the supineness, ignorance, and incapacity of the French population,--it is evident, that not only in justice and gratitude, but with a due regard to our own interests, the French Canadians must now be _wholly deprived_ of any share of that power which they have abused, and that confidence of which they have proved themselves so unworthy.

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading If, again, we put the claims of British loyalty against the treason of the French--the English energy, activity, and capital, in opposition to the supineness, ignorance, and incapacity of the French population,--it is evident, that not only in justice and gratitude, but with a due regard to our own interests, the French Canadians must now be _wholly deprived_ of any share of that power which they have abused, and that confidence of which they have proved themselves so unworthy.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading I am much pleased to find that Lord Durham has expressed the same opinion, in the following remarks; and I trust their importance will excuse to the reader the length of the quotation.

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

From this reading The question, then, is not, who are the majority of to-day, but who will hereafter be the majority in the Canadian Provinces; for all agree upon one point, which is, that we must legislate for the majority.

lack of intellectual power

From this reading If, again, we put the claims of British loyalty against the treason of the French--the English energy, activity, and capital, in opposition to the supineness, ignorance, and incapacity of the French population,--it is evident, that not only in justice and gratitude, but with a due regard to our own interests, the French Canadians must now be _wholly deprived_ of any share of that power which they have abused, and that confidence of which they have proved themselves so unworthy.

plural of “increase” — a quantity that is added

From this reading At present, the population is nearly equal, but every year increases the preponderance of the English; and it is to be trusted that, by good management, and the encouragement of emigration, in half a century the French population will be so swallowed up by the English, as to be remembered but on record.

have in mind as a purpose

From this reading When we legislate, unless we intend to change, we must look to futurity.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading If, again, we put the claims of British loyalty against the treason of the French--the English energy, activity, and capital, in opposition to the supineness, ignorance, and incapacity of the French population,--it is evident, that not only in justice and gratitude, but with a due regard to our own interests, the French Canadians must now be _wholly deprived_ of any share of that power which they have abused, and that confidence of which they have proved themselves so unworthy.

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

From this reading The question, then, is not, who are the majority of to-day, but who will hereafter be the majority in the Canadian Provinces; for all agree upon one point, which is, that we must legislate for the majority.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At present, the population is nearly equal, but every year increases the preponderance of the English; and it is to be trusted that, by good management, and the encouragement of emigration, in half a century the French population will be so swallowed up by the English, as to be remembered but on record.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading If, again, we put the claims of British loyalty against the treason of the French--the English energy, activity, and capital, in opposition to the supineness, ignorance, and incapacity of the French population,--it is evident, that not only in justice and gratitude, but with a due regard to our own interests, the French Canadians must now be _wholly deprived_ of any share of that power which they have abused, and that confidence of which they have proved themselves so unworthy.

make laws, bills, etc. or bring into effect by legislation

From this reading When we legislate, unless we intend to change, we must look to futurity.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading I am much pleased to find that Lord Durham has expressed the same opinion, in the following remarks; and I trust their importance will excuse to the reader the length of the quotation.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading When we legislate, unless we intend to change, we must look to futurity.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading I am much pleased to find that Lord Durham has expressed the same opinion, in the following remarks; and I trust their importance will excuse to the reader the length of the quotation.

the quality of being loyal

From this reading If, again, we put the claims of British loyalty against the treason of the French--the English energy, activity, and capital, in opposition to the supineness, ignorance, and incapacity of the French population,--it is evident, that not only in justice and gratitude, but with a due regard to our own interests, the French Canadians must now be _wholly deprived_ of any share of that power which they have abused, and that confidence of which they have proved themselves so unworthy.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading The question, then, is not, who are the majority of to-day, but who will hereafter be the majority in the Canadian Provinces; for all agree upon one point, which is, that we must legislate for the majority.

the act of managing something

From this reading At present, the population is nearly equal, but every year increases the preponderance of the English; and it is to be trusted that, by good management, and the encouragement of emigration, in half a century the French population will be so swallowed up by the English, as to be remembered but on record.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I am much pleased to find that Lord Durham has expressed the same opinion, in the following remarks; and I trust their importance will excuse to the reader the length of the quotation.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading When we legislate, unless we intend to change, we must look to futurity.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading At present, the population is nearly equal, but every year increases the preponderance of the English; and it is to be trusted that, by good management, and the encouragement of emigration, in half a century the French population will be so swallowed up by the English, as to be remembered but on record.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The question, then, is not, who are the majority of to-day, but who will hereafter be the majority in the Canadian Provinces; for all agree upon one point, which is, that we must legislate for the majority.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading If, again, we put the claims of British loyalty against the treason of the French--the English energy, activity, and capital, in opposition to the supineness, ignorance, and incapacity of the French population,--it is evident, that not only in justice and gratitude, but with a due regard to our own interests, the French Canadians must now be _wholly deprived_ of any share of that power which they have abused, and that confidence of which they have proved themselves so unworthy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The question, then, is not, who are the majority of to-day, but who will hereafter be the majority in the Canadian Provinces; for all agree upon one point, which is, that we must legislate for the majority.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At present, the population is nearly equal, but every year increases the preponderance of the English; and it is to be trusted that, by good management, and the encouragement of emigration, in half a century the French population will be so swallowed up by the English, as to be remembered but on record.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The question, then, is not, who are the majority of to-day, but who will hereafter be the majority in the Canadian Provinces; for all agree upon one point, which is, that we must legislate for the majority.

and nothing more

From this reading If, again, we put the claims of British loyalty against the treason of the French--the English energy, activity, and capital, in opposition to the supineness, ignorance, and incapacity of the French population,--it is evident, that not only in justice and gratitude, but with a due regard to our own interests, the French Canadians must now be _wholly deprived_ of any share of that power which they have abused, and that confidence of which they have proved themselves so unworthy.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading I am much pleased to find that Lord Durham has expressed the same opinion, in the following remarks; and I trust their importance will excuse to the reader the length of the quotation.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading If, again, we put the claims of British loyalty against the treason of the French--the English energy, activity, and capital, in opposition to the supineness, ignorance, and incapacity of the French population,--it is evident, that not only in justice and gratitude, but with a due regard to our own interests, the French Canadians must now be _wholly deprived_ of any share of that power which they have abused, and that confidence of which they have proved themselves so unworthy.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading If, again, we put the claims of British loyalty against the treason of the French--the English energy, activity, and capital, in opposition to the supineness, ignorance, and incapacity of the French population,--it is evident, that not only in justice and gratitude, but with a due regard to our own interests, the French Canadians must now be _wholly deprived_ of any share of that power which they have abused, and that confidence of which they have proved themselves so unworthy.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading If, again, we put the claims of British loyalty against the treason of the French--the English energy, activity, and capital, in opposition to the supineness, ignorance, and incapacity of the French population,--it is evident, that not only in justice and gratitude, but with a due regard to our own interests, the French Canadians must now be _wholly deprived_ of any share of that power which they have abused, and that confidence of which they have proved themselves so unworthy.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading I am much pleased to find that Lord Durham has expressed the same opinion, in the following remarks; and I trust their importance will excuse to the reader the length of the quotation.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The question, then, is not, who are the majority of to-day, but who will hereafter be the majority in the Canadian Provinces; for all agree upon one point, which is, that we must legislate for the majority.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading At present, the population is nearly equal, but every year increases the preponderance of the English; and it is to be trusted that, by good management, and the encouragement of emigration, in half a century the French population will be so swallowed up by the English, as to be remembered but on record.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading If, again, we put the claims of British loyalty against the treason of the French--the English energy, activity, and capital, in opposition to the supineness, ignorance, and incapacity of the French population,--it is evident, that not only in justice and gratitude, but with a due regard to our own interests, the French Canadians must now be _wholly deprived_ of any share of that power which they have abused, and that confidence of which they have proved themselves so unworthy.

superiority in power or influence

From this reading At present, the population is nearly equal, but every year increases the preponderance of the English; and it is to be trusted that, by good management, and the encouragement of emigration, in half a century the French population will be so swallowed up by the English, as to be remembered but on record.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading At present, the population is nearly equal, but every year increases the preponderance of the English; and it is to be trusted that, by good management, and the encouragement of emigration, in half a century the French population will be so swallowed up by the English, as to be remembered but on record.

established beyond doubt

From this reading If, again, we put the claims of British loyalty against the treason of the French--the English energy, activity, and capital, in opposition to the supineness, ignorance, and incapacity of the French population,--it is evident, that not only in justice and gratitude, but with a due regard to our own interests, the French Canadians must now be _wholly deprived_ of any share of that power which they have abused, and that confidence of which they have proved themselves so unworthy.

plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The question, then, is not, who are the majority of to-day, but who will hereafter be the majority in the Canadian Provinces; for all agree upon one point, which is, that we must legislate for the majority.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading If, again, we put the claims of British loyalty against the treason of the French--the English energy, activity, and capital, in opposition to the supineness, ignorance, and incapacity of the French population,--it is evident, that not only in justice and gratitude, but with a due regard to our own interests, the French Canadians must now be _wholly deprived_ of any share of that power which they have abused, and that confidence of which they have proved themselves so unworthy.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The question, then, is not, who are the majority of to-day, but who will hereafter be the majority in the Canadian Provinces; for all agree upon one point, which is, that we must legislate for the majority.

a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage

From this reading I am much pleased to find that Lord Durham has expressed the same opinion, in the following remarks; and I trust their importance will excuse to the reader the length of the quotation.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading I am much pleased to find that Lord Durham has expressed the same opinion, in the following remarks; and I trust their importance will excuse to the reader the length of the quotation.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading At present, the population is nearly equal, but every year increases the preponderance of the English; and it is to be trusted that, by good management, and the encouragement of emigration, in half a century the French population will be so swallowed up by the English, as to be remembered but on record.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading If, again, we put the claims of British loyalty against the treason of the French--the English energy, activity, and capital, in opposition to the supineness, ignorance, and incapacity of the French population,--it is evident, that not only in justice and gratitude, but with a due regard to our own interests, the French Canadians must now be _wholly deprived_ of any share of that power which they have abused, and that confidence of which they have proved themselves so unworthy.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading I am much pleased to find that Lord Durham has expressed the same opinion, in the following remarks; and I trust their importance will excuse to the reader the length of the quotation.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading At present, the population is nearly equal, but every year increases the preponderance of the English; and it is to be trusted that, by good management, and the encouragement of emigration, in half a century the French population will be so swallowed up by the English, as to be remembered but on record.

Identical; not different.

From this reading I am much pleased to find that Lord Durham has expressed the same opinion, in the following remarks; and I trust their importance will excuse to the reader the length of the quotation.

have in common

From this reading If, again, we put the claims of British loyalty against the treason of the French--the English energy, activity, and capital, in opposition to the supineness, ignorance, and incapacity of the French population,--it is evident, that not only in justice and gratitude, but with a due regard to our own interests, the French Canadians must now be _wholly deprived_ of any share of that power which they have abused, and that confidence of which they have proved themselves so unworthy.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading At present, the population is nearly equal, but every year increases the preponderance of the English; and it is to be trusted that, by good management, and the encouragement of emigration, in half a century the French population will be so swallowed up by the English, as to be remembered but on record.

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From this reading If, again, we put the claims of British loyalty against the treason of the French--the English energy, activity, and capital, in opposition to the supineness, ignorance, and incapacity of the French population,--it is evident, that not only in justice and gratitude, but with a due regard to our own interests, the French Canadians must now be _wholly deprived_ of any share of that power which they have abused, and that confidence of which they have proved themselves so unworthy.

past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

From this reading At present, the population is nearly equal, but every year increases the preponderance of the English; and it is to be trusted that, by good management, and the encouragement of emigration, in half a century the French population will be so swallowed up by the English, as to be remembered but on record.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The question, then, is not, who are the majority of to-day, but who will hereafter be the majority in the Canadian Provinces; for all agree upon one point, which is, that we must legislate for the majority.

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

From this reading The question, then, is not, who are the majority of to-day, but who will hereafter be the majority in the Canadian Provinces; for all agree upon one point, which is, that we must legislate for the majority.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I am much pleased to find that Lord Durham has expressed the same opinion, in the following remarks; and I trust their importance will excuse to the reader the length of the quotation.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading If, again, we put the claims of British loyalty against the treason of the French--the English energy, activity, and capital, in opposition to the supineness, ignorance, and incapacity of the French population,--it is evident, that not only in justice and gratitude, but with a due regard to our own interests, the French Canadians must now be _wholly deprived_ of any share of that power which they have abused, and that confidence of which they have proved themselves so unworthy.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The question, then, is not, who are the majority of to-day, but who will hereafter be the majority in the Canadian Provinces; for all agree upon one point, which is, that we must legislate for the majority.

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

From this reading If, again, we put the claims of British loyalty against the treason of the French--the English energy, activity, and capital, in opposition to the supineness, ignorance, and incapacity of the French population,--it is evident, that not only in justice and gratitude, but with a due regard to our own interests, the French Canadians must now be _wholly deprived_ of any share of that power which they have abused, and that confidence of which they have proved themselves so unworthy.

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

From this reading When we legislate, unless we intend to change, we must look to futurity.

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From this reading The question, then, is not, who are the majority of to-day, but who will hereafter be the majority in the Canadian Provinces; for all agree upon one point, which is, that we must legislate for the majority.

a crime that undermines the offender's government

From this reading If, again, we put the claims of British loyalty against the treason of the French--the English energy, activity, and capital, in opposition to the supineness, ignorance, and incapacity of the French population,--it is evident, that not only in justice and gratitude, but with a due regard to our own interests, the French Canadians must now be _wholly deprived_ of any share of that power which they have abused, and that confidence of which they have proved themselves so unworthy.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading I am much pleased to find that Lord Durham has expressed the same opinion, in the following remarks; and I trust their importance will excuse to the reader the length of the quotation.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading At present, the population is nearly equal, but every year increases the preponderance of the English; and it is to be trusted that, by good management, and the encouragement of emigration, in half a century the French population will be so swallowed up by the English, as to be remembered but on record.

except if; if not

From this reading When we legislate, unless we intend to change, we must look to futurity.

lacking in value or merit

From this reading If, again, we put the claims of British loyalty against the treason of the French--the English energy, activity, and capital, in opposition to the supineness, ignorance, and incapacity of the French population,--it is evident, that not only in justice and gratitude, but with a due regard to our own interests, the French Canadians must now be _wholly deprived_ of any share of that power which they have abused, and that confidence of which they have proved themselves so unworthy.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading At present, the population is nearly equal, but every year increases the preponderance of the English; and it is to be trusted that, by good management, and the encouragement of emigration, in half a century the French population will be so swallowed up by the English, as to be remembered but on record.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The question, then, is not, who are the majority of to-day, but who will hereafter be the majority in the Canadian Provinces; for all agree upon one point, which is, that we must legislate for the majority.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading When we legislate, unless we intend to change, we must look to futurity.

at the time that

From this reading When we legislate, unless we intend to change, we must look to futurity.

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

From this reading The question, then, is not, who are the majority of to-day, but who will hereafter be the majority in the Canadian Provinces; for all agree upon one point, which is, that we must legislate for the majority.

which person or people

From this reading The question, then, is not, who are the majority of to-day, but who will hereafter be the majority in the Canadian Provinces; for all agree upon one point, which is, that we must legislate for the majority.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading If, again, we put the claims of British loyalty against the treason of the French--the English energy, activity, and capital, in opposition to the supineness, ignorance, and incapacity of the French population,--it is evident, that not only in justice and gratitude, but with a due regard to our own interests, the French Canadians must now be _wholly deprived_ of any share of that power which they have abused, and that confidence of which they have proved themselves so unworthy.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The question, then, is not, who are the majority of to-day, but who will hereafter be the majority in the Canadian Provinces; for all agree upon one point, which is, that we must legislate for the majority.

in the company of; together with

From this reading If, again, we put the claims of British loyalty against the treason of the French--the English energy, activity, and capital, in opposition to the supineness, ignorance, and incapacity of the French population,--it is evident, that not only in justice and gratitude, but with a due regard to our own interests, the French Canadians must now be _wholly deprived_ of any share of that power which they have abused, and that confidence of which they have proved themselves so unworthy.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading At present, the population is nearly equal, but every year increases the preponderance of the English; and it is to be trusted that, by good management, and the encouragement of emigration, in half a century the French population will be so swallowed up by the English, as to be remembered but on record.