Chapter XXV

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From this reading 321.

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

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading And so the account of Tory was balanced, and soon began to run up a sharp score on the other side."--NORTH'S _Examen_, p.

in addition

From this reading The roads approaching Treby were early traversed by a larger number of vehicles, horsemen, and also foot-passengers than were ever seen at the annual fair.

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

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

completing its life cycle within a year

From this reading The roads approaching Treby were early traversed by a larger number of vehicles, horsemen, and also foot-passengers than were ever seen at the annual fair.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading The roads approaching Treby were early traversed by a larger number of vehicles, horsemen, and also foot-passengers than were ever seen at the annual fair.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading At last the great epoch of the election for North Loamshire had arrived.

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

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At last the great epoch of the election for North Loamshire had arrived.

being in a state of proper equilibrium

From this reading And so the account of Tory was balanced, and soon began to run up a sharp score on the other side."--NORTH'S _Examen_, p.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The roads approaching Treby were early traversed by a larger number of vehicles, horsemen, and also foot-passengers than were ever seen at the annual fair.

give encouragement to

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

rid of obstructions

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

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

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

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

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

carefully weighed

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

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

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The roads approaching Treby were early traversed by a larger number of vehicles, horsemen, and also foot-passengers than were ever seen at the annual fair.

a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading At last the great epoch of the election for North Loamshire had arrived.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event

From this reading At last the great epoch of the election for North Loamshire had arrived.

at any time

From this reading The roads approaching Treby were early traversed by a larger number of vehicles, horsemen, and also foot-passengers than were ever seen at the annual fair.

a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits)

From this reading And so the account of Tory was balanced, and soon began to run up a sharp score on the other side."--NORTH'S _Examen_, p.

a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

dissenting (especially dissenting with the majority opinion)

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading The roads approaching Treby were early traversed by a larger number of vehicles, horsemen, and also foot-passengers than were ever seen at the annual fair.

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From this reading The roads approaching Treby were early traversed by a larger number of vehicles, horsemen, and also foot-passengers than were ever seen at the annual fair.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

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

From this reading At last the great epoch of the election for North Loamshire had arrived.

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

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation

From this reading The roads approaching Treby were early traversed by a larger number of vehicles, horsemen, and also foot-passengers than were ever seen at the annual fair.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

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

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading The roads approaching Treby were early traversed by a larger number of vehicles, horsemen, and also foot-passengers than were ever seen at the annual fair.

immediately past

From this reading At last the great epoch of the election for North Loamshire had arrived.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

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From this reading At last the great epoch of the election for North Loamshire had arrived.

plural of “loyalist” — a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt)

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

engage in

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading At last the great epoch of the election for North Loamshire had arrived.

possessive form of “north” — the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading And so the account of Tory was balanced, and soon began to run up a sharp score on the other side."--NORTH'S _Examen_, p.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The roads approaching Treby were early traversed by a larger number of vehicles, horsemen, and also foot-passengers than were ever seen at the annual fair.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And so the account of Tory was balanced, and soon began to run up a sharp score on the other side."--NORTH'S _Examen_, p.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading And so the account of Tory was balanced, and soon began to run up a sharp score on the other side."--NORTH'S _Examen_, p.

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading And so the account of Tory was balanced, and soon began to run up a sharp score on the other side."--NORTH'S _Examen_, p.

a sum of money paid or a claim discharged

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

without much difficulty

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading The roads approaching Treby were early traversed by a larger number of vehicles, horsemen, and also foot-passengers than were ever seen at the annual fair.

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

From this reading And so the account of Tory was balanced, and soon began to run up a sharp score on the other side."--NORTH'S _Examen_, p.

rebuking a person harshly

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading And so the account of Tory was balanced, and soon began to run up a sharp score on the other side."--NORTH'S _Examen_, p.

a large number or amount

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The roads approaching Treby were early traversed by a larger number of vehicles, horsemen, and also foot-passengers than were ever seen at the annual fair.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading And so the account of Tory was balanced, and soon began to run up a sharp score on the other side."--NORTH'S _Examen_, p.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading And so the account of Tory was balanced, and soon began to run up a sharp score on the other side."--NORTH'S _Examen_, p.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

in the near future

From this reading And so the account of Tory was balanced, and soon began to run up a sharp score on the other side."--NORTH'S _Examen_, p.

carry out

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The roads approaching Treby were early traversed by a larger number of vehicles, horsemen, and also foot-passengers than were ever seen at the annual fair.

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

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

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

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

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

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

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

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

an American who favored the British side during the American Revolution

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

create by training and teaching

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over

From this reading The roads approaching Treby were early traversed by a larger number of vehicles, horsemen, and also foot-passengers than were ever seen at the annual fair.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

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From this reading The roads approaching Treby were early traversed by a larger number of vehicles, horsemen, and also foot-passengers than were ever seen at the annual fair.

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

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

plural of “vehicle” — a conveyance that transports people or objects

From this reading The roads approaching Treby were early traversed by a larger number of vehicles, horsemen, and also foot-passengers than were ever seen at the annual fair.

relating to or designed for or using the singing voice

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

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

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

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

From this reading The roads approaching Treby were early traversed by a larger number of vehicles, horsemen, and also foot-passengers than were ever seen at the annual fair.

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

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

a raging and rapidly spreading conflagration

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading "In the copia of the factious language the word Tory was entertained, and being a vocal clever-sounding word, readily pronounced, it kept its hold, and took possession of the foul mouths of the faction.----The Loyalists began to cheer up and to take heart of grace, and in the working of this crisis, according to the common law of scolding, they considered which way to make payment for so much of Tory as they had been treated with to clear scores.----Immediately the train took, and ran like wildfire and became general.