used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Shipkins experienced, by anticipation, the agonizing terrors of a future state.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading His account, as far as it went, of Lieutenant Heartwell, was briefly this,--that Brady coveted his wealth for the double purpose of enriching himself, and carrying on those treasonable practices in which he was deeply involved--on the day of the lieutenant's disappearance, he had, after the departure of the bank agent, been encouraged to drink--the wine was drugged, and took its full effect.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading His account, as far as it went, of Lieutenant Heartwell, was briefly this,--that Brady coveted his wealth for the double purpose of enriching himself, and carrying on those treasonable practices in which he was deeply involved--on the day of the lieutenant's disappearance, he had, after the departure of the bank agent, been encouraged to drink--the wine was drugged, and took its full effect.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading His account, as far as it went, of Lieutenant Heartwell, was briefly this,--that Brady coveted his wealth for the double purpose of enriching himself, and carrying on those treasonable practices in which he was deeply involved--on the day of the lieutenant's disappearance, he had, after the departure of the bank agent, been encouraged to drink--the wine was drugged, and took its full effect.
agonizingadjectiveUS /ˈæɡənaɪzɪŋ/
extremely painful
From this reading Shipkins experienced, by anticipation, the agonizing terrors of a future state.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An awful but instructive scene is the death-bed of the guilty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Despair took possession of his mind; but it was the despair of the coward who trembles to meet his judge, and not that of the penitent, who, prompted by hope, implores for mercy.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading Shipkins experienced, by anticipation, the agonizing terrors of a future state.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had lived a desperate life of crime, and his hearers shuddered as vivid recollection of the past seemed to flash upon him like sudden visions forcing him to reveal the enormities he had perpetrated.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading An awful but instructive scene is the death-bed of the guilty.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading His account, as far as it went, of Lieutenant Heartwell, was briefly this,--that Brady coveted his wealth for the double purpose of enriching himself, and carrying on those treasonable practices in which he was deeply involved--on the day of the lieutenant's disappearance, he had, after the departure of the bank agent, been encouraged to drink--the wine was drugged, and took its full effect.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His account, as far as it went, of Lieutenant Heartwell, was briefly this,--that Brady coveted his wealth for the double purpose of enriching himself, and carrying on those treasonable practices in which he was deeply involved--on the day of the lieutenant's disappearance, he had, after the departure of the bank agent, been encouraged to drink--the wine was drugged, and took its full effect.
BradynounUS /ˈbreɪdi/
United States pioneer photographer famous for his portraits; was the official Union photographer for the American Civil War (1823-1896)
From this reading His account, as far as it went, of Lieutenant Heartwell, was briefly this,--that Brady coveted his wealth for the double purpose of enriching himself, and carrying on those treasonable practices in which he was deeply involved--on the day of the lieutenant's disappearance, he had, after the departure of the bank agent, been encouraged to drink--the wine was drugged, and took its full effect.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading His account, as far as it went, of Lieutenant Heartwell, was briefly this,--that Brady coveted his wealth for the double purpose of enriching himself, and carrying on those treasonable practices in which he was deeply involved--on the day of the lieutenant's disappearance, he had, after the departure of the bank agent, been encouraged to drink--the wine was drugged, and took its full effect.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading An awful but instructive scene is the death-bed of the guilty.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Shipkins experienced, by anticipation, the agonizing terrors of a future state.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading His account, as far as it went, of Lieutenant Heartwell, was briefly this,--that Brady coveted his wealth for the double purpose of enriching himself, and carrying on those treasonable practices in which he was deeply involved--on the day of the lieutenant's disappearance, he had, after the departure of the bank agent, been encouraged to drink--the wine was drugged, and took its full effect.
covetedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvətɪd/
greatly desired
From this reading His account, as far as it went, of Lieutenant Heartwell, was briefly this,--that Brady coveted his wealth for the double purpose of enriching himself, and carrying on those treasonable practices in which he was deeply involved--on the day of the lieutenant's disappearance, he had, after the departure of the bank agent, been encouraged to drink--the wine was drugged, and took its full effect.
cowardnounUS /ˈkaʊərd/
a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading Despair took possession of his mind; but it was the despair of the coward who trembles to meet his judge, and not that of the penitent, who, prompted by hope, implores for mercy.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading He had lived a desperate life of crime, and his hearers shuddered as vivid recollection of the past seemed to flash upon him like sudden visions forcing him to reveal the enormities he had perpetrated.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading His account, as far as it went, of Lieutenant Heartwell, was briefly this,--that Brady coveted his wealth for the double purpose of enriching himself, and carrying on those treasonable practices in which he was deeply involved--on the day of the lieutenant's disappearance, he had, after the departure of the bank agent, been encouraged to drink--the wine was drugged, and took its full effect.
death-bed
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From this reading An awful but instructive scene is the death-bed of the guilty.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading His account, as far as it went, of Lieutenant Heartwell, was briefly this,--that Brady coveted his wealth for the double purpose of enriching himself, and carrying on those treasonable practices in which he was deeply involved--on the day of the lieutenant's disappearance, he had, after the departure of the bank agent, been encouraged to drink--the wine was drugged, and took its full effect.
the act of departing
From this reading His account, as far as it went, of Lieutenant Heartwell, was briefly this,--that Brady coveted his wealth for the double purpose of enriching himself, and carrying on those treasonable practices in which he was deeply involved--on the day of the lieutenant's disappearance, he had, after the departure of the bank agent, been encouraged to drink--the wine was drugged, and took its full effect.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Despair took possession of his mind; but it was the despair of the coward who trembles to meet his judge, and not that of the penitent, who, prompted by hope, implores for mercy.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading He had lived a desperate life of crime, and his hearers shuddered as vivid recollection of the past seemed to flash upon him like sudden visions forcing him to reveal the enormities he had perpetrated.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading His account, as far as it went, of Lieutenant Heartwell, was briefly this,--that Brady coveted his wealth for the double purpose of enriching himself, and carrying on those treasonable practices in which he was deeply involved--on the day of the lieutenant's disappearance, he had, after the departure of the bank agent, been encouraged to drink--the wine was drugged, and took its full effect.
increase twofold
From this reading His account, as far as it went, of Lieutenant Heartwell, was briefly this,--that Brady coveted his wealth for the double purpose of enriching himself, and carrying on those treasonable practices in which he was deeply involved--on the day of the lieutenant's disappearance, he had, after the departure of the bank agent, been encouraged to drink--the wine was drugged, and took its full effect.
take in liquids
From this reading His account, as far as it went, of Lieutenant Heartwell, was briefly this,--that Brady coveted his wealth for the double purpose of enriching himself, and carrying on those treasonable practices in which he was deeply involved--on the day of the lieutenant's disappearance, he had, after the departure of the bank agent, been encouraged to drink--the wine was drugged, and took its full effect.
druggedadjectiveUS /drʌɡd/
under the influence of narcotics
From this reading His account, as far as it went, of Lieutenant Heartwell, was briefly this,--that Brady coveted his wealth for the double purpose of enriching himself, and carrying on those treasonable practices in which he was deeply involved--on the day of the lieutenant's disappearance, he had, after the departure of the bank agent, been encouraged to drink--the wine was drugged, and took its full effect.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading His account, as far as it went, of Lieutenant Heartwell, was briefly this,--that Brady coveted his wealth for the double purpose of enriching himself, and carrying on those treasonable practices in which he was deeply involved--on the day of the lieutenant's disappearance, he had, after the departure of the bank agent, been encouraged to drink--the wine was drugged, and took its full effect.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading His account, as far as it went, of Lieutenant Heartwell, was briefly this,--that Brady coveted his wealth for the double purpose of enriching himself, and carrying on those treasonable practices in which he was deeply involved--on the day of the lieutenant's disappearance, he had, after the departure of the bank agent, been encouraged to drink--the wine was drugged, and took its full effect.
enormities
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From this reading He had lived a desperate life of crime, and his hearers shuddered as vivid recollection of the past seemed to flash upon him like sudden visions forcing him to reveal the enormities he had perpetrated.
enrichingverbUS /enˈrɪtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “enrich” — make better or improve in quality
From this reading His account, as far as it went, of Lieutenant Heartwell, was briefly this,--that Brady coveted his wealth for the double purpose of enriching himself, and carrying on those treasonable practices in which he was deeply involved--on the day of the lieutenant's disappearance, he had, after the departure of the bank agent, been encouraged to drink--the wine was drugged, and took its full effect.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Shipkins experienced, by anticipation, the agonizing terrors of a future state.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading His account, as far as it went, of Lieutenant Heartwell, was briefly this,--that Brady coveted his wealth for the double purpose of enriching himself, and carrying on those treasonable practices in which he was deeply involved--on the day of the lieutenant's disappearance, he had, after the departure of the bank agent, been encouraged to drink--the wine was drugged, and took its full effect.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading He had lived a desperate life of crime, and his hearers shuddered as vivid recollection of the past seemed to flash upon him like sudden visions forcing him to reveal the enormities he had perpetrated.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Despair took possession of his mind; but it was the despair of the coward who trembles to meet his judge, and not that of the penitent, who, prompted by hope, implores for mercy.
forcingverbUS /ˈfɔːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading He had lived a desperate life of crime, and his hearers shuddered as vivid recollection of the past seemed to flash upon him like sudden visions forcing him to reveal the enormities he had perpetrated.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading His account, as far as it went, of Lieutenant Heartwell, was briefly this,--that Brady coveted his wealth for the double purpose of enriching himself, and carrying on those treasonable practices in which he was deeply involved--on the day of the lieutenant's disappearance, he had, after the departure of the bank agent, been encouraged to drink--the wine was drugged, and took its full effect.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Shipkins experienced, by anticipation, the agonizing terrors of a future state.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading An awful but instructive scene is the death-bed of the guilty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had lived a desperate life of crime, and his hearers shuddered as vivid recollection of the past seemed to flash upon him like sudden visions forcing him to reveal the enormities he had perpetrated.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had lived a desperate life of crime, and his hearers shuddered as vivid recollection of the past seemed to flash upon him like sudden visions forcing him to reveal the enormities he had perpetrated.
hearersnounUS /ˈhiːrərz/
plural of “hearer” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading He had lived a desperate life of crime, and his hearers shuddered as vivid recollection of the past seemed to flash upon him like sudden visions forcing him to reveal the enormities he had perpetrated.
Heartwell
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From this reading His account, as far as it went, of Lieutenant Heartwell, was briefly this,--that Brady coveted his wealth for the double purpose of enriching himself, and carrying on those treasonable practices in which he was deeply involved--on the day of the lieutenant's disappearance, he had, after the departure of the bank agent, been encouraged to drink--the wine was drugged, and took its full effect.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had lived a desperate life of crime, and his hearers shuddered as vivid recollection of the past seemed to flash upon him like sudden visions forcing him to reveal the enormities he had perpetrated.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading His account, as far as it went, of Lieutenant Heartwell, was briefly this,--that Brady coveted his wealth for the double purpose of enriching himself, and carrying on those treasonable practices in which he was deeply involved--on the day of the lieutenant's disappearance, he had, after the departure of the bank agent, been encouraged to drink--the wine was drugged, and took its full effect.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Despair took possession of his mind; but it was the despair of the coward who trembles to meet his judge, and not that of the penitent, who, prompted by hope, implores for mercy.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Despair took possession of his mind; but it was the despair of the coward who trembles to meet his judge, and not that of the penitent, who, prompted by hope, implores for mercy.
imploresverbUS /ˌɪmˈplɔːrz/
third-person singular of “implore” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Despair took possession of his mind; but it was the despair of the coward who trembles to meet his judge, and not that of the penitent, who, prompted by hope, implores for mercy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His account, as far as it went, of Lieutenant Heartwell, was briefly this,--that Brady coveted his wealth for the double purpose of enriching himself, and carrying on those treasonable practices in which he was deeply involved--on the day of the lieutenant's disappearance, he had, after the departure of the bank agent, been encouraged to drink--the wine was drugged, and took its full effect.
instructiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktɪv/
serving to instruct or enlighten or inform
From this reading An awful but instructive scene is the death-bed of the guilty.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading His account, as far as it went, of Lieutenant Heartwell, was briefly this,--that Brady coveted his wealth for the double purpose of enriching himself, and carrying on those treasonable practices in which he was deeply involved--on the day of the lieutenant's disappearance, he had, after the departure of the bank agent, been encouraged to drink--the wine was drugged, and took its full effect.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An awful but instructive scene is the death-bed of the guilty.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Despair took possession of his mind; but it was the despair of the coward who trembles to meet his judge, and not that of the penitent, who, prompted by hope, implores for mercy.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His account, as far as it went, of Lieutenant Heartwell, was briefly this,--that Brady coveted his wealth for the double purpose of enriching himself, and carrying on those treasonable practices in which he was deeply involved--on the day of the lieutenant's disappearance, he had, after the departure of the bank agent, been encouraged to drink--the wine was drugged, and took its full effect.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Despair took possession of his mind; but it was the despair of the coward who trembles to meet his judge, and not that of the penitent, who, prompted by hope, implores for mercy.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading His account, as far as it went, of Lieutenant Heartwell, was briefly this,--that Brady coveted his wealth for the double purpose of enriching himself, and carrying on those treasonable practices in which he was deeply involved--on the day of the lieutenant's disappearance, he had, after the departure of the bank agent, been encouraged to drink--the wine was drugged, and took its full effect.
lieutenant'snounUS /luːˈtenənts/
possessive form of “lieutenant” — a commissioned military officer
From this reading His account, as far as it went, of Lieutenant Heartwell, was briefly this,--that Brady coveted his wealth for the double purpose of enriching himself, and carrying on those treasonable practices in which he was deeply involved--on the day of the lieutenant's disappearance, he had, after the departure of the bank agent, been encouraged to drink--the wine was drugged, and took its full effect.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He had lived a desperate life of crime, and his hearers shuddered as vivid recollection of the past seemed to flash upon him like sudden visions forcing him to reveal the enormities he had perpetrated.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He had lived a desperate life of crime, and his hearers shuddered as vivid recollection of the past seemed to flash upon him like sudden visions forcing him to reveal the enormities he had perpetrated.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He had lived a desperate life of crime, and his hearers shuddered as vivid recollection of the past seemed to flash upon him like sudden visions forcing him to reveal the enormities he had perpetrated.
come together
From this reading Despair took possession of his mind; but it was the despair of the coward who trembles to meet his judge, and not that of the penitent, who, prompted by hope, implores for mercy.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading Despair took possession of his mind; but it was the despair of the coward who trembles to meet his judge, and not that of the penitent, who, prompted by hope, implores for mercy.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Despair took possession of his mind; but it was the despair of the coward who trembles to meet his judge, and not that of the penitent, who, prompted by hope, implores for mercy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Despair took possession of his mind; but it was the despair of the coward who trembles to meet his judge, and not that of the penitent, who, prompted by hope, implores for mercy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An awful but instructive scene is the death-bed of the guilty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His account, as far as it went, of Lieutenant Heartwell, was briefly this,--that Brady coveted his wealth for the double purpose of enriching himself, and carrying on those treasonable practices in which he was deeply involved--on the day of the lieutenant's disappearance, he had, after the departure of the bank agent, been encouraged to drink--the wine was drugged, and took its full effect.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading He had lived a desperate life of crime, and his hearers shuddered as vivid recollection of the past seemed to flash upon him like sudden visions forcing him to reveal the enormities he had perpetrated.
penitentnounUS /ˈpenɪtɪnt/
(Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)
From this reading Despair took possession of his mind; but it was the despair of the coward who trembles to meet his judge, and not that of the penitent, who, prompted by hope, implores for mercy.
perpetratedverbUS /ˈpɜːrpətreɪtɪd/
past form of “perpetrate” — perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading He had lived a desperate life of crime, and his hearers shuddered as vivid recollection of the past seemed to flash upon him like sudden visions forcing him to reveal the enormities he had perpetrated.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Despair took possession of his mind; but it was the despair of the coward who trembles to meet his judge, and not that of the penitent, who, prompted by hope, implores for mercy.
practicesnounUS /ˈpræktəsəz/
plural of “practice” — a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading His account, as far as it went, of Lieutenant Heartwell, was briefly this,--that Brady coveted his wealth for the double purpose of enriching himself, and carrying on those treasonable practices in which he was deeply involved--on the day of the lieutenant's disappearance, he had, after the departure of the bank agent, been encouraged to drink--the wine was drugged, and took its full effect.
promptedverbUS /ˈprɑːmptɪd/
past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action
From this reading Despair took possession of his mind; but it was the despair of the coward who trembles to meet his judge, and not that of the penitent, who, prompted by hope, implores for mercy.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading His account, as far as it went, of Lieutenant Heartwell, was briefly this,--that Brady coveted his wealth for the double purpose of enriching himself, and carrying on those treasonable practices in which he was deeply involved--on the day of the lieutenant's disappearance, he had, after the departure of the bank agent, been encouraged to drink--the wine was drugged, and took its full effect.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading He had lived a desperate life of crime, and his hearers shuddered as vivid recollection of the past seemed to flash upon him like sudden visions forcing him to reveal the enormities he had perpetrated.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading He had lived a desperate life of crime, and his hearers shuddered as vivid recollection of the past seemed to flash upon him like sudden visions forcing him to reveal the enormities he had perpetrated.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading An awful but instructive scene is the death-bed of the guilty.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He had lived a desperate life of crime, and his hearers shuddered as vivid recollection of the past seemed to flash upon him like sudden visions forcing him to reveal the enormities he had perpetrated.
Shipkins
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From this reading Shipkins experienced, by anticipation, the agonizing terrors of a future state.
shudderedverbUS /ˈʃʌdərd/
past form of “shudder” — shake, as from cold
From this reading He had lived a desperate life of crime, and his hearers shuddered as vivid recollection of the past seemed to flash upon him like sudden visions forcing him to reveal the enormities he had perpetrated.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Shipkins experienced, by anticipation, the agonizing terrors of a future state.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading He had lived a desperate life of crime, and his hearers shuddered as vivid recollection of the past seemed to flash upon him like sudden visions forcing him to reveal the enormities he had perpetrated.
terrorsnounUS /ˈterərz/
plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Shipkins experienced, by anticipation, the agonizing terrors of a future state.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Despair took possession of his mind; but it was the despair of the coward who trembles to meet his judge, and not that of the penitent, who, prompted by hope, implores for mercy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An awful but instructive scene is the death-bed of the guilty.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His account, as far as it went, of Lieutenant Heartwell, was briefly this,--that Brady coveted his wealth for the double purpose of enriching himself, and carrying on those treasonable practices in which he was deeply involved--on the day of the lieutenant's disappearance, he had, after the departure of the bank agent, been encouraged to drink--the wine was drugged, and took its full effect.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading His account, as far as it went, of Lieutenant Heartwell, was briefly this,--that Brady coveted his wealth for the double purpose of enriching himself, and carrying on those treasonable practices in which he was deeply involved--on the day of the lieutenant's disappearance, he had, after the departure of the bank agent, been encouraged to drink--the wine was drugged, and took its full effect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Despair took possession of his mind; but it was the despair of the coward who trembles to meet his judge, and not that of the penitent, who, prompted by hope, implores for mercy.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Despair took possession of his mind; but it was the despair of the coward who trembles to meet his judge, and not that of the penitent, who, prompted by hope, implores for mercy.
treasonableadjective
having the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor
From this reading His account, as far as it went, of Lieutenant Heartwell, was briefly this,--that Brady coveted his wealth for the double purpose of enriching himself, and carrying on those treasonable practices in which he was deeply involved--on the day of the lieutenant's disappearance, he had, after the departure of the bank agent, been encouraged to drink--the wine was drugged, and took its full effect.
tremblesnoun
disease of livestock and especially cattle poisoned by eating certain kinds of snakeroot
From this reading Despair took possession of his mind; but it was the despair of the coward who trembles to meet his judge, and not that of the penitent, who, prompted by hope, implores for mercy.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had lived a desperate life of crime, and his hearers shuddered as vivid recollection of the past seemed to flash upon him like sudden visions forcing him to reveal the enormities he had perpetrated.
visionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading He had lived a desperate life of crime, and his hearers shuddered as vivid recollection of the past seemed to flash upon him like sudden visions forcing him to reveal the enormities he had perpetrated.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading He had lived a desperate life of crime, and his hearers shuddered as vivid recollection of the past seemed to flash upon him like sudden visions forcing him to reveal the enormities he had perpetrated.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Despair took possession of his mind; but it was the despair of the coward who trembles to meet his judge, and not that of the penitent, who, prompted by hope, implores for mercy.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading His account, as far as it went, of Lieutenant Heartwell, was briefly this,--that Brady coveted his wealth for the double purpose of enriching himself, and carrying on those treasonable practices in which he was deeply involved--on the day of the lieutenant's disappearance, he had, after the departure of the bank agent, been encouraged to drink--the wine was drugged, and took its full effect.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading His account, as far as it went, of Lieutenant Heartwell, was briefly this,--that Brady coveted his wealth for the double purpose of enriching himself, and carrying on those treasonable practices in which he was deeply involved--on the day of the lieutenant's disappearance, he had, after the departure of the bank agent, been encouraged to drink--the wine was drugged, and took its full effect.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His account, as far as it went, of Lieutenant Heartwell, was briefly this,--that Brady coveted his wealth for the double purpose of enriching himself, and carrying on those treasonable practices in which he was deeply involved--on the day of the lieutenant's disappearance, he had, after the departure of the bank agent, been encouraged to drink--the wine was drugged, and took its full effect.
which person or people
From this reading Despair took possession of his mind; but it was the despair of the coward who trembles to meet his judge, and not that of the penitent, who, prompted by hope, implores for mercy.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading His account, as far as it went, of Lieutenant Heartwell, was briefly this,--that Brady coveted his wealth for the double purpose of enriching himself, and carrying on those treasonable practices in which he was deeply involved--on the day of the lieutenant's disappearance, he had, after the departure of the bank agent, been encouraged to drink--the wine was drugged, and took its full effect.
