used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The truth of the aphorism of Solomon--"Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein"--is verified by multiplied examples the wide world over every day of the year, and it received a very striking verification in the events which we shall chronicle in this chapter.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading The reader will recollect that the leading mind among the conspirators was John Sealy, Esq. He was the one who suggested the infamous scheme, which was afterwards adopted, of leading as many poor unfortunates as possible to drink.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The reader will recollect that the leading mind among the conspirators was John Sealy, Esq. He was the one who suggested the infamous scheme, which was afterwards adopted, of leading as many poor unfortunates as possible to drink.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The reader will recollect that the leading mind among the conspirators was John Sealy, Esq. He was the one who suggested the infamous scheme, which was afterwards adopted, of leading as many poor unfortunates as possible to drink.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The truth of the aphorism of Solomon--"Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein"--is verified by multiplied examples the wide world over every day of the year, and it received a very striking verification in the events which we shall chronicle in this chapter.
anticipateverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading But we anticipate.
aphorismnounUS /ˈæfərɪzəm/
a short pithy instructive saying
From this reading The truth of the aphorism of Solomon--"Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein"--is verified by multiplied examples the wide world over every day of the year, and it received a very striking verification in the events which we shall chronicle in this chapter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The reader will recollect that the leading mind among the conspirators was John Sealy, Esq. He was the one who suggested the infamous scheme, which was afterwards adopted, of leading as many poor unfortunates as possible to drink.
BARTON'S
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From this reading JOHN, JUN.'S WEDDING--BARTON'S MURDER--LUELLA SEALY'S SUICIDE--GINSLING'S TRAGICAL DEATH.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But we anticipate.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The truth of the aphorism of Solomon--"Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein"--is verified by multiplied examples the wide world over every day of the year, and it received a very striking verification in the events which we shall chronicle in this chapter.
calculateverbUS /ˈkælkjəleɪt/
make a mathematical calculation or computation
From this reading He did not calculate that into the pit which was thus dug for others he himself, or some member of his family, might possibly fall.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading The truth of the aphorism of Solomon--"Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein"--is verified by multiplied examples the wide world over every day of the year, and it received a very striking verification in the events which we shall chronicle in this chapter.
chroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading The truth of the aphorism of Solomon--"Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein"--is verified by multiplied examples the wide world over every day of the year, and it received a very striking verification in the events which we shall chronicle in this chapter.
conspiratorsnounUS /kənˈspɪrətərz/
plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy
From this reading The reader will recollect that the leading mind among the conspirators was John Sealy, Esq. He was the one who suggested the infamous scheme, which was afterwards adopted, of leading as many poor unfortunates as possible to drink.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The truth of the aphorism of Solomon--"Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein"--is verified by multiplied examples the wide world over every day of the year, and it received a very striking verification in the events which we shall chronicle in this chapter.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading JOHN, JUN.'S WEDDING--BARTON'S MURDER--LUELLA SEALY'S SUICIDE--GINSLING'S TRAGICAL DEATH.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not calculate that into the pit which was thus dug for others he himself, or some member of his family, might possibly fall.
diggeth
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From this reading The truth of the aphorism of Solomon--"Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein"--is verified by multiplied examples the wide world over every day of the year, and it received a very striking verification in the events which we shall chronicle in this chapter.
take in liquids
From this reading The reader will recollect that the leading mind among the conspirators was John Sealy, Esq. He was the one who suggested the infamous scheme, which was afterwards adopted, of leading as many poor unfortunates as possible to drink.
dugnounUS /dʌɡ/
an udder or breast or teat
From this reading He did not calculate that into the pit which was thus dug for others he himself, or some member of his family, might possibly fall.
Esqnoun
a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name
From this reading The reader will recollect that the leading mind among the conspirators was John Sealy, Esq. He was the one who suggested the infamous scheme, which was afterwards adopted, of leading as many poor unfortunates as possible to drink.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The truth of the aphorism of Solomon--"Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein"--is verified by multiplied examples the wide world over every day of the year, and it received a very striking verification in the events which we shall chronicle in this chapter.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The truth of the aphorism of Solomon--"Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein"--is verified by multiplied examples the wide world over every day of the year, and it received a very striking verification in the events which we shall chronicle in this chapter.
examplesnounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəlz/
plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading The truth of the aphorism of Solomon--"Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein"--is verified by multiplied examples the wide world over every day of the year, and it received a very striking verification in the events which we shall chronicle in this chapter.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The truth of the aphorism of Solomon--"Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein"--is verified by multiplied examples the wide world over every day of the year, and it received a very striking verification in the events which we shall chronicle in this chapter.
a social unit living together
From this reading He did not calculate that into the pit which was thus dug for others he himself, or some member of his family, might possibly fall.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He did not calculate that into the pit which was thus dug for others he himself, or some member of his family, might possibly fall.
GINSLING'S
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From this reading JOHN, JUN.'S WEDDING--BARTON'S MURDER--LUELLA SEALY'S SUICIDE--GINSLING'S TRAGICAL DEATH.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The reader will recollect that the leading mind among the conspirators was John Sealy, Esq. He was the one who suggested the infamous scheme, which was afterwards adopted, of leading as many poor unfortunates as possible to drink.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He did not calculate that into the pit which was thus dug for others he himself, or some member of his family, might possibly fall.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He did not calculate that into the pit which was thus dug for others he himself, or some member of his family, might possibly fall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The truth of the aphorism of Solomon--"Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein"--is verified by multiplied examples the wide world over every day of the year, and it received a very striking verification in the events which we shall chronicle in this chapter.
infamousadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfəməs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
From this reading The reader will recollect that the leading mind among the conspirators was John Sealy, Esq. He was the one who suggested the infamous scheme, which was afterwards adopted, of leading as many poor unfortunates as possible to drink.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He did not calculate that into the pit which was thus dug for others he himself, or some member of his family, might possibly fall.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The truth of the aphorism of Solomon--"Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein"--is verified by multiplied examples the wide world over every day of the year, and it received a very striking verification in the events which we shall chronicle in this chapter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The truth of the aphorism of Solomon--"Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein"--is verified by multiplied examples the wide world over every day of the year, and it received a very striking verification in the events which we shall chronicle in this chapter.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading JOHN, JUN.'S WEDDING--BARTON'S MURDER--LUELLA SEALY'S SUICIDE--GINSLING'S TRAGICAL DEATH.
JUN
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From this reading JOHN, JUN.'S WEDDING--BARTON'S MURDER--LUELLA SEALY'S SUICIDE--GINSLING'S TRAGICAL DEATH.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The reader will recollect that the leading mind among the conspirators was John Sealy, Esq. He was the one who suggested the infamous scheme, which was afterwards adopted, of leading as many poor unfortunates as possible to drink.
LUELLA
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From this reading JOHN, JUN.'S WEDDING--BARTON'S MURDER--LUELLA SEALY'S SUICIDE--GINSLING'S TRAGICAL DEATH.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The reader will recollect that the leading mind among the conspirators was John Sealy, Esq. He was the one who suggested the infamous scheme, which was afterwards adopted, of leading as many poor unfortunates as possible to drink.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading He did not calculate that into the pit which was thus dug for others he himself, or some member of his family, might possibly fall.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He did not calculate that into the pit which was thus dug for others he himself, or some member of his family, might possibly fall.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The reader will recollect that the leading mind among the conspirators was John Sealy, Esq. He was the one who suggested the infamous scheme, which was afterwards adopted, of leading as many poor unfortunates as possible to drink.
multipliedadjectiveUS /ˈmʌltəplaɪd/
greatly increased as by multiplication
From this reading The truth of the aphorism of Solomon--"Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein"--is verified by multiplied examples the wide world over every day of the year, and it received a very striking verification in the events which we shall chronicle in this chapter.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading JOHN, JUN.'S WEDDING--BARTON'S MURDER--LUELLA SEALY'S SUICIDE--GINSLING'S TRAGICAL DEATH.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not calculate that into the pit which was thus dug for others he himself, or some member of his family, might possibly fall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The truth of the aphorism of Solomon--"Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein"--is verified by multiplied examples the wide world over every day of the year, and it received a very striking verification in the events which we shall chronicle in this chapter.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The reader will recollect that the leading mind among the conspirators was John Sealy, Esq. He was the one who suggested the infamous scheme, which was afterwards adopted, of leading as many poor unfortunates as possible to drink.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He did not calculate that into the pit which was thus dug for others he himself, or some member of his family, might possibly fall.
others
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From this reading He did not calculate that into the pit which was thus dug for others he himself, or some member of his family, might possibly fall.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The truth of the aphorism of Solomon--"Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein"--is verified by multiplied examples the wide world over every day of the year, and it received a very striking verification in the events which we shall chronicle in this chapter.
pitnounUS /pɪt/
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
From this reading The truth of the aphorism of Solomon--"Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein"--is verified by multiplied examples the wide world over every day of the year, and it received a very striking verification in the events which we shall chronicle in this chapter.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The reader will recollect that the leading mind among the conspirators was John Sealy, Esq. He was the one who suggested the infamous scheme, which was afterwards adopted, of leading as many poor unfortunates as possible to drink.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The reader will recollect that the leading mind among the conspirators was John Sealy, Esq. He was the one who suggested the infamous scheme, which was afterwards adopted, of leading as many poor unfortunates as possible to drink.
by chance
From this reading He did not calculate that into the pit which was thus dug for others he himself, or some member of his family, might possibly fall.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The reader will recollect that the leading mind among the conspirators was John Sealy, Esq. He was the one who suggested the infamous scheme, which was afterwards adopted, of leading as many poor unfortunates as possible to drink.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The truth of the aphorism of Solomon--"Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein"--is verified by multiplied examples the wide world over every day of the year, and it received a very striking verification in the events which we shall chronicle in this chapter.
recollectverbUS /ˌrekəˈlekt/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading The reader will recollect that the leading mind among the conspirators was John Sealy, Esq. He was the one who suggested the infamous scheme, which was afterwards adopted, of leading as many poor unfortunates as possible to drink.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading JOHN, JUN.'S WEDDING--BARTON'S MURDER--LUELLA SEALY'S SUICIDE--GINSLING'S TRAGICAL DEATH.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading The reader will recollect that the leading mind among the conspirators was John Sealy, Esq. He was the one who suggested the infamous scheme, which was afterwards adopted, of leading as many poor unfortunates as possible to drink.
Sealy
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From this reading The reader will recollect that the leading mind among the conspirators was John Sealy, Esq. He was the one who suggested the infamous scheme, which was afterwards adopted, of leading as many poor unfortunates as possible to drink.
SEALY'S
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From this reading JOHN, JUN.'S WEDDING--BARTON'S MURDER--LUELLA SEALY'S SUICIDE--GINSLING'S TRAGICAL DEATH.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading The truth of the aphorism of Solomon--"Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein"--is verified by multiplied examples the wide world over every day of the year, and it received a very striking verification in the events which we shall chronicle in this chapter.
Solomonproper nounUS /ˈsɒl.ə.mən/
A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.
From this reading The truth of the aphorism of Solomon--"Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein"--is verified by multiplied examples the wide world over every day of the year, and it received a very striking verification in the events which we shall chronicle in this chapter.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He did not calculate that into the pit which was thus dug for others he himself, or some member of his family, might possibly fall.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading The truth of the aphorism of Solomon--"Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein"--is verified by multiplied examples the wide world over every day of the year, and it received a very striking verification in the events which we shall chronicle in this chapter.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The reader will recollect that the leading mind among the conspirators was John Sealy, Esq. He was the one who suggested the infamous scheme, which was afterwards adopted, of leading as many poor unfortunates as possible to drink.
SUICIDEnounUS /ˈsuːəsaɪd/
the act of killing yourself
From this reading JOHN, JUN.'S WEDDING--BARTON'S MURDER--LUELLA SEALY'S SUICIDE--GINSLING'S TRAGICAL DEATH.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The reader will recollect that the leading mind among the conspirators was John Sealy, Esq. He was the one who suggested the infamous scheme, which was afterwards adopted, of leading as many poor unfortunates as possible to drink.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The truth of the aphorism of Solomon--"Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein"--is verified by multiplied examples the wide world over every day of the year, and it received a very striking verification in the events which we shall chronicle in this chapter.
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading The truth of the aphorism of Solomon--"Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein"--is verified by multiplied examples the wide world over every day of the year, and it received a very striking verification in the events which we shall chronicle in this chapter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The truth of the aphorism of Solomon--"Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein"--is verified by multiplied examples the wide world over every day of the year, and it received a very striking verification in the events which we shall chronicle in this chapter.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading He did not calculate that into the pit which was thus dug for others he himself, or some member of his family, might possibly fall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The reader will recollect that the leading mind among the conspirators was John Sealy, Esq. He was the one who suggested the infamous scheme, which was afterwards adopted, of leading as many poor unfortunates as possible to drink.
TRAGICALadjective
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading JOHN, JUN.'S WEDDING--BARTON'S MURDER--LUELLA SEALY'S SUICIDE--GINSLING'S TRAGICAL DEATH.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The truth of the aphorism of Solomon--"Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein"--is verified by multiplied examples the wide world over every day of the year, and it received a very striking verification in the events which we shall chronicle in this chapter.
unfortunatesnounUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənəts/
plural of “unfortunate” — a person who suffers misfortune
From this reading The reader will recollect that the leading mind among the conspirators was John Sealy, Esq. He was the one who suggested the infamous scheme, which was afterwards adopted, of leading as many poor unfortunates as possible to drink.
verificationnounUS /ˌverəfəˈkeɪʃən/
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
From this reading The truth of the aphorism of Solomon--"Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein"--is verified by multiplied examples the wide world over every day of the year, and it received a very striking verification in the events which we shall chronicle in this chapter.
verifiedadjectiveUS /ˈverəfaɪd/
proved to be true
From this reading The truth of the aphorism of Solomon--"Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein"--is verified by multiplied examples the wide world over every day of the year, and it received a very striking verification in the events which we shall chronicle in this chapter.
precisely as stated
From this reading The truth of the aphorism of Solomon--"Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein"--is verified by multiplied examples the wide world over every day of the year, and it received a very striking verification in the events which we shall chronicle in this chapter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The reader will recollect that the leading mind among the conspirators was John Sealy, Esq. He was the one who suggested the infamous scheme, which was afterwards adopted, of leading as many poor unfortunates as possible to drink.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The truth of the aphorism of Solomon--"Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein"--is verified by multiplied examples the wide world over every day of the year, and it received a very striking verification in the events which we shall chronicle in this chapter.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading JOHN, JUN.'S WEDDING--BARTON'S MURDER--LUELLA SEALY'S SUICIDE--GINSLING'S TRAGICAL DEATH.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The truth of the aphorism of Solomon--"Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein"--is verified by multiplied examples the wide world over every day of the year, and it received a very striking verification in the events which we shall chronicle in this chapter.
which person or people
From this reading The reader will recollect that the leading mind among the conspirators was John Sealy, Esq. He was the one who suggested the infamous scheme, which was afterwards adopted, of leading as many poor unfortunates as possible to drink.
Whoso
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From this reading The truth of the aphorism of Solomon--"Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein"--is verified by multiplied examples the wide world over every day of the year, and it received a very striking verification in the events which we shall chronicle in this chapter.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The truth of the aphorism of Solomon--"Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein"--is verified by multiplied examples the wide world over every day of the year, and it received a very striking verification in the events which we shall chronicle in this chapter.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The reader will recollect that the leading mind among the conspirators was John Sealy, Esq. He was the one who suggested the infamous scheme, which was afterwards adopted, of leading as many poor unfortunates as possible to drink.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The truth of the aphorism of Solomon--"Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein"--is verified by multiplied examples the wide world over every day of the year, and it received a very striking verification in the events which we shall chronicle in this chapter.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The truth of the aphorism of Solomon--"Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein"--is verified by multiplied examples the wide world over every day of the year, and it received a very striking verification in the events which we shall chronicle in this chapter.
