used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SOME OF THE CHARACTERS WHO HELPED THE REPEAL--A HOODLUM'S VICTORY.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading There had been a great number of trials similar in character to the one we have already noticed; and though, in numerous instances, those who were notorious for their open and flagrant violation of the law escaped, because of the questionable evidence given by themselves and the wretched creatures who had been subpoened as witnesses, yet a great many were convicted and fined.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
antisnounUS /ˈæntaɪz/
plural of “anti” — a person who is opposed (to an action or policy or practice etc.)
From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading They then carried out their pre-concerted scheme--appealed to the court over which Judge McGullet presided, and he postponed, from time to time, his decision.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When six months had passed they thought it would be a good time to strike, as they were certain a majority of the voters were not satisfied with the working of the bill.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When six months had passed they thought it would be a good time to strike, as they were certain a majority of the voters were not satisfied with the working of the bill.
for the reason that
From this reading There had been a great number of trials similar in character to the one we have already noticed; and though, in numerous instances, those who were notorious for their open and flagrant violation of the law escaped, because of the questionable evidence given by themselves and the wretched creatures who had been subpoened as witnesses, yet a great many were convicted and fined.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been a great number of trials similar in character to the one we have already noticed; and though, in numerous instances, those who were notorious for their open and flagrant violation of the law escaped, because of the questionable evidence given by themselves and the wretched creatures who had been subpoened as witnesses, yet a great many were convicted and fined.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading When six months had passed they thought it would be a good time to strike, as they were certain a majority of the voters were not satisfied with the working of the bill.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading They then carried out their pre-concerted scheme--appealed to the court over which Judge McGullet presided, and he postponed, from time to time, his decision.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading When six months had passed they thought it would be a good time to strike, as they were certain a majority of the voters were not satisfied with the working of the bill.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading There had been a great number of trials similar in character to the one we have already noticed; and though, in numerous instances, those who were notorious for their open and flagrant violation of the law escaped, because of the questionable evidence given by themselves and the wretched creatures who had been subpoened as witnesses, yet a great many were convicted and fined.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading SOME OF THE CHARACTERS WHO HELPED THE REPEAL--A HOODLUM'S VICTORY.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
convictedverbUS /kənˈvɪktəd/
past form of “convict” — find or declare guilty
From this reading There had been a great number of trials similar in character to the one we have already noticed; and though, in numerous instances, those who were notorious for their open and flagrant violation of the law escaped, because of the questionable evidence given by themselves and the wretched creatures who had been subpoened as witnesses, yet a great many were convicted and fined.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading They then carried out their pre-concerted scheme--appealed to the court over which Judge McGullet presided, and he postponed, from time to time, his decision.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading There had been a great number of trials similar in character to the one we have already noticed; and though, in numerous instances, those who were notorious for their open and flagrant violation of the law escaped, because of the questionable evidence given by themselves and the wretched creatures who had been subpoened as witnesses, yet a great many were convicted and fined.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading They then carried out their pre-concerted scheme--appealed to the court over which Judge McGullet presided, and he postponed, from time to time, his decision.
Dunkin
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From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
enduredverbUS /enˈdjʊrd/
past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading There had been a great number of trials similar in character to the one we have already noticed; and though, in numerous instances, those who were notorious for their open and flagrant violation of the law escaped, because of the questionable evidence given by themselves and the wretched creatures who had been subpoened as witnesses, yet a great many were convicted and fined.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading There had been a great number of trials similar in character to the one we have already noticed; and though, in numerous instances, those who were notorious for their open and flagrant violation of the law escaped, because of the questionable evidence given by themselves and the wretched creatures who had been subpoened as witnesses, yet a great many were convicted and fined.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
finedverbUS /faɪnd/
past form of “fine” — issue a ticket or a fine to as a penalty
From this reading There had been a great number of trials similar in character to the one we have already noticed; and though, in numerous instances, those who were notorious for their open and flagrant violation of the law escaped, because of the questionable evidence given by themselves and the wretched creatures who had been subpoened as witnesses, yet a great many were convicted and fined.
flagrantadjectiveUS /ˈfleɪɡrənt/
conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
From this reading There had been a great number of trials similar in character to the one we have already noticed; and though, in numerous instances, those who were notorious for their open and flagrant violation of the law escaped, because of the questionable evidence given by themselves and the wretched creatures who had been subpoened as witnesses, yet a great many were convicted and fined.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There had been a great number of trials similar in character to the one we have already noticed; and though, in numerous instances, those who were notorious for their open and flagrant violation of the law escaped, because of the questionable evidence given by themselves and the wretched creatures who had been subpoened as witnesses, yet a great many were convicted and fined.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They then carried out their pre-concerted scheme--appealed to the court over which Judge McGullet presided, and he postponed, from time to time, his decision.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading When six months had passed they thought it would be a good time to strike, as they were certain a majority of the voters were not satisfied with the working of the bill.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There had been a great number of trials similar in character to the one we have already noticed; and though, in numerous instances, those who were notorious for their open and flagrant violation of the law escaped, because of the questionable evidence given by themselves and the wretched creatures who had been subpoened as witnesses, yet a great many were convicted and fined.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When six months had passed they thought it would be a good time to strike, as they were certain a majority of the voters were not satisfied with the working of the bill.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They then carried out their pre-concerted scheme--appealed to the court over which Judge McGullet presided, and he postponed, from time to time, his decision.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading SOME OF THE CHARACTERS WHO HELPED THE REPEAL--A HOODLUM'S VICTORY.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They then carried out their pre-concerted scheme--appealed to the court over which Judge McGullet presided, and he postponed, from time to time, his decision.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
HOODLUM'S
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From this reading SOME OF THE CHARACTERS WHO HELPED THE REPEAL--A HOODLUM'S VICTORY.
how
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From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
instancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/
plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something
From this reading There had been a great number of trials similar in character to the one we have already noticed; and though, in numerous instances, those who were notorious for their open and flagrant violation of the law escaped, because of the questionable evidence given by themselves and the wretched creatures who had been subpoened as witnesses, yet a great many were convicted and fined.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When six months had passed they thought it would be a good time to strike, as they were certain a majority of the voters were not satisfied with the working of the bill.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading They then carried out their pre-concerted scheme--appealed to the court over which Judge McGullet presided, and he postponed, from time to time, his decision.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading There had been a great number of trials similar in character to the one we have already noticed; and though, in numerous instances, those who were notorious for their open and flagrant violation of the law escaped, because of the questionable evidence given by themselves and the wretched creatures who had been subpoened as witnesses, yet a great many were convicted and fined.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading When six months had passed they thought it would be a good time to strike, as they were certain a majority of the voters were not satisfied with the working of the bill.
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 There had been a great number of trials similar in character to the one we have already noticed; and though, in numerous instances, those who were notorious for their open and flagrant violation of the law escaped, because of the questionable evidence given by themselves and the wretched creatures who had been subpoened as witnesses, yet a great many were convicted and fined.
McGullet
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From this reading They then carried out their pre-concerted scheme--appealed to the court over which Judge McGullet presided, and he postponed, from time to time, his decision.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading When six months had passed they thought it would be a good time to strike, as they were certain a majority of the voters were not satisfied with the working of the bill.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When six months had passed they thought it would be a good time to strike, as they were certain a majority of the voters were not satisfied with the working of the bill.
being perceived or observed
From this reading There had been a great number of trials similar in character to the one we have already noticed; and though, in numerous instances, those who were notorious for their open and flagrant violation of the law escaped, because of the questionable evidence given by themselves and the wretched creatures who had been subpoened as witnesses, yet a great many were convicted and fined.
notoriousadjectiveUS /noʊˈtɔːriəs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
From this reading There had been a great number of trials similar in character to the one we have already noticed; and though, in numerous instances, those who were notorious for their open and flagrant violation of the law escaped, because of the questionable evidence given by themselves and the wretched creatures who had been subpoened as witnesses, yet a great many were convicted and fined.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading There had been a great number of trials similar in character to the one we have already noticed; and though, in numerous instances, those who were notorious for their open and flagrant violation of the law escaped, because of the questionable evidence given by themselves and the wretched creatures who had been subpoened as witnesses, yet a great many were convicted and fined.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading There had been a great number of trials similar in character to the one we have already noticed; and though, in numerous instances, those who were notorious for their open and flagrant violation of the law escaped, because of the questionable evidence given by themselves and the wretched creatures who had been subpoened as witnesses, yet a great many were convicted and fined.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SOME OF THE CHARACTERS WHO HELPED THE REPEAL--A HOODLUM'S VICTORY.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
and nothing more
From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading There had been a great number of trials similar in character to the one we have already noticed; and though, in numerous instances, those who were notorious for their open and flagrant violation of the law escaped, because of the questionable evidence given by themselves and the wretched creatures who had been subpoened as witnesses, yet a great many were convicted and fined.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They then carried out their pre-concerted scheme--appealed to the court over which Judge McGullet presided, and he postponed, from time to time, his decision.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They then carried out their pre-concerted scheme--appealed to the court over which Judge McGullet presided, and he postponed, from time to time, his decision.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading When six months had passed they thought it would be a good time to strike, as they were certain a majority of the voters were not satisfied with the working of the bill.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
postponedverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊnd/
past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time
From this reading They then carried out their pre-concerted scheme--appealed to the court over which Judge McGullet presided, and he postponed, from time to time, his decision.
pre-concerted
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From this reading They then carried out their pre-concerted scheme--appealed to the court over which Judge McGullet presided, and he postponed, from time to time, his decision.
presidedverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading They then carried out their pre-concerted scheme--appealed to the court over which Judge McGullet presided, and he postponed, from time to time, his decision.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
questionableadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənəbəl/
subject to question
From this reading There had been a great number of trials similar in character to the one we have already noticed; and though, in numerous instances, those who were notorious for their open and flagrant violation of the law escaped, because of the questionable evidence given by themselves and the wretched creatures who had been subpoened as witnesses, yet a great many were convicted and fined.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
REPEALnounUS /rɪˈpiːl/
the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
From this reading SOME OF THE CHARACTERS WHO HELPED THE REPEAL--A HOODLUM'S VICTORY.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading When six months had passed they thought it would be a good time to strike, as they were certain a majority of the voters were not satisfied with the working of the bill.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading They then carried out their pre-concerted scheme--appealed to the court over which Judge McGullet presided, and he postponed, from time to time, his decision.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading There had been a great number of trials similar in character to the one we have already noticed; and though, in numerous instances, those who were notorious for their open and flagrant violation of the law escaped, because of the questionable evidence given by themselves and the wretched creatures who had been subpoened as witnesses, yet a great many were convicted and fined.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading When six months had passed they thought it would be a good time to strike, as they were certain a majority of the voters were not satisfied with the working of the bill.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SOME OF THE CHARACTERS WHO HELPED THE REPEAL--A HOODLUM'S VICTORY.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading When six months had passed they thought it would be a good time to strike, as they were certain a majority of the voters were not satisfied with the working of the bill.
subpoened
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From this reading There had been a great number of trials similar in character to the one we have already noticed; and though, in numerous instances, those who were notorious for their open and flagrant violation of the law escaped, because of the questionable evidence given by themselves and the wretched creatures who had been subpoened as witnesses, yet a great many were convicted and fined.
a state of acute pain
From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
express in words
From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOME OF THE CHARACTERS WHO HELPED THE REPEAL--A HOODLUM'S VICTORY.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There had been a great number of trials similar in character to the one we have already noticed; and though, in numerous instances, those who were notorious for their open and flagrant violation of the law escaped, because of the questionable evidence given by themselves and the wretched creatures who had been subpoened as witnesses, yet a great many were convicted and fined.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading There had been a great number of trials similar in character to the one we have already noticed; and though, in numerous instances, those who were notorious for their open and flagrant violation of the law escaped, because of the questionable evidence given by themselves and the wretched creatures who had been subpoened as witnesses, yet a great many were convicted and fined.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They then carried out their pre-concerted scheme--appealed to the court over which Judge McGullet presided, and he postponed, from time to time, his decision.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been a great number of trials similar in character to the one we have already noticed; and though, in numerous instances, those who were notorious for their open and flagrant violation of the law escaped, because of the questionable evidence given by themselves and the wretched creatures who had been subpoened as witnesses, yet a great many were convicted and fined.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When six months had passed they thought it would be a good time to strike, as they were certain a majority of the voters were not satisfied with the working of the bill.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There had been a great number of trials similar in character to the one we have already noticed; and though, in numerous instances, those who were notorious for their open and flagrant violation of the law escaped, because of the questionable evidence given by themselves and the wretched creatures who had been subpoened as witnesses, yet a great many were convicted and fined.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There had been a great number of trials similar in character to the one we have already noticed; and though, in numerous instances, those who were notorious for their open and flagrant violation of the law escaped, because of the questionable evidence given by themselves and the wretched creatures who had been subpoened as witnesses, yet a great many were convicted and fined.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When six months had passed they thought it would be a good time to strike, as they were certain a majority of the voters were not satisfied with the working of the bill.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When six months had passed they thought it would be a good time to strike, as they were certain a majority of the voters were not satisfied with the working of the bill.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
transpiredverbUS /trænˈspaɪərd/
past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading There had been a great number of trials similar in character to the one we have already noticed; and though, in numerous instances, those who were notorious for their open and flagrant violation of the law escaped, because of the questionable evidence given by themselves and the wretched creatures who had been subpoened as witnesses, yet a great many were convicted and fined.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading SOME OF THE CHARACTERS WHO HELPED THE REPEAL--A HOODLUM'S VICTORY.
violationnounUS /vaɪəˈleɪʃən/
a crime less serious than a felony
From this reading There had been a great number of trials similar in character to the one we have already noticed; and though, in numerous instances, those who were notorious for their open and flagrant violation of the law escaped, because of the questionable evidence given by themselves and the wretched creatures who had been subpoened as witnesses, yet a great many were convicted and fined.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
votersnounUS /ˈvoʊtərz/
plural of “voter” — a citizen who has a legal right to vote
From this reading When six months had passed they thought it would be a good time to strike, as they were certain a majority of the voters were not satisfied with the working of the bill.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When six months had passed they thought it would be a good time to strike, as they were certain a majority of the voters were not satisfied with the working of the bill.
at the time that
From this reading When six months had passed they thought it would be a good time to strike, as they were certain a majority of the voters were not satisfied with the working of the bill.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
which person or people
From this reading SOME OF THE CHARACTERS WHO HELPED THE REPEAL--A HOODLUM'S VICTORY.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When six months had passed they thought it would be a good time to strike, as they were certain a majority of the voters were not satisfied with the working of the bill.
witnessesnounUS /ˈwɪtnəsəz/
plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading There had been a great number of trials similar in character to the one we have already noticed; and though, in numerous instances, those who were notorious for their open and flagrant violation of the law escaped, because of the questionable evidence given by themselves and the wretched creatures who had been subpoened as witnesses, yet a great many were convicted and fined.
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading When six months had passed they thought it would be a good time to strike, as they were certain a majority of the voters were not satisfied with the working of the bill.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading We have only given the reader one or two of the more prominent of the tragic events which transpired after the passing of the Dunkin Act, but a volume of ten thousand pages would fail to tell of the suffering that was endured in hundreds of homes, by wives and mothers and little helpless children; or how far the wave of evil extended that was set in motion by the antis.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading There had been a great number of trials similar in character to the one we have already noticed; and though, in numerous instances, those who were notorious for their open and flagrant violation of the law escaped, because of the questionable evidence given by themselves and the wretched creatures who had been subpoened as witnesses, yet a great many were convicted and fined.
but in spite of that
From this reading There had been a great number of trials similar in character to the one we have already noticed; and though, in numerous instances, those who were notorious for their open and flagrant violation of the law escaped, because of the questionable evidence given by themselves and the wretched creatures who had been subpoened as witnesses, yet a great many were convicted and fined.
