Chapter XXXVII

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From this reading The trial of the conspirators, which had been delayed in order that full evidence might be procured against them, was, at length, appointed to take place in Westminster Hall, on Monday, the 27th of January, 1606.

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From this reading The trial of the conspirators, which had been delayed in order that full evidence might be procured against them, was, at length, appointed to take place in Westminster Hall, on Monday, the 27th of January, 1606.

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

From this reading In spite of the severity of the weather,--it was snowing heavily, and the river was covered with sheets of ice,--they were attended by a vast number of boats filled with persons anxious to obtain a sight of them.

hate coupled with disgust

From this reading Such was the abhorrence in which the actors in the conspiracy were held by the populace, that, not content with menaces and execrations, many of these persons hurled missiles against the wherries, and would have proceeded to further violence if they had not been restrained by the pikemen.

plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer

From this reading Such was the abhorrence in which the actors in the conspiracy were held by the populace, that, not content with menaces and execrations, many of these persons hurled missiles against the wherries, and would have proceeded to further violence if they had not been restrained by the pikemen.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The trial of the conspirators, which had been delayed in order that full evidence might be procured against them, was, at length, appointed to take place in Westminster Hall, on Monday, the 27th of January, 1606.

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

From this reading Early on the morning of this day, the eight surviving confederates (Garnet and Oldcorne being at this time secreted at Hendlip) were conveyed in two large covered wherries from the fortress to the place of trial.

eagerly desirous

From this reading In spite of the severity of the weather,--it was snowing heavily, and the river was covered with sheets of ice,--they were attended by a vast number of boats filled with persons anxious to obtain a sight of them.

subject to appointment

From this reading The trial of the conspirators, which had been delayed in order that full evidence might be procured against them, was, at length, appointed to take place in Westminster Hall, on Monday, the 27th of January, 1606.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The trial of the conspirators, which had been delayed in order that full evidence might be procured against them, was, at length, appointed to take place in Westminster Hall, on Monday, the 27th of January, 1606.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading In spite of the severity of the weather,--it was snowing heavily, and the river was covered with sheets of ice,--they were attended by a vast number of boats filled with persons anxious to obtain a sight of them.

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

From this reading The trial of the conspirators, which had been delayed in order that full evidence might be procured against them, was, at length, appointed to take place in Westminster Hall, on Monday, the 27th of January, 1606.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The trial of the conspirators, which had been delayed in order that full evidence might be procured against them, was, at length, appointed to take place in Westminster Hall, on Monday, the 27th of January, 1606.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Early on the morning of this day, the eight surviving confederates (Garnet and Oldcorne being at this time secreted at Hendlip) were conveyed in two large covered wherries from the fortress to the place of trial.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading In spite of the severity of the weather,--it was snowing heavily, and the river was covered with sheets of ice,--they were attended by a vast number of boats filled with persons anxious to obtain a sight of them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In spite of the severity of the weather,--it was snowing heavily, and the river was covered with sheets of ice,--they were attended by a vast number of boats filled with persons anxious to obtain a sight of them.

plural of “confederate” — a supporter of the Confederate States of America

From this reading Early on the morning of this day, the eight surviving confederates (Garnet and Oldcorne being at this time secreted at Hendlip) were conveyed in two large covered wherries from the fortress to the place of trial.

a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act

From this reading Such was the abhorrence in which the actors in the conspiracy were held by the populace, that, not content with menaces and execrations, many of these persons hurled missiles against the wherries, and would have proceeded to further violence if they had not been restrained by the pikemen.

plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy

From this reading The trial of the conspirators, which had been delayed in order that full evidence might be procured against them, was, at length, appointed to take place in Westminster Hall, on Monday, the 27th of January, 1606.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Such was the abhorrence in which the actors in the conspiracy were held by the populace, that, not content with menaces and execrations, many of these persons hurled missiles against the wherries, and would have proceeded to further violence if they had not been restrained by the pikemen.

past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on

From this reading Early on the morning of this day, the eight surviving confederates (Garnet and Oldcorne being at this time secreted at Hendlip) were conveyed in two large covered wherries from the fortress to the place of trial.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Early on the morning of this day, the eight surviving confederates (Garnet and Oldcorne being at this time secreted at Hendlip) were conveyed in two large covered wherries from the fortress to the place of trial.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Early on the morning of this day, the eight surviving confederates (Garnet and Oldcorne being at this time secreted at Hendlip) were conveyed in two large covered wherries from the fortress to the place of trial.

not as far along as normal in development

From this reading The trial of the conspirators, which had been delayed in order that full evidence might be procured against them, was, at length, appointed to take place in Westminster Hall, on Monday, the 27th of January, 1606.

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

From this reading Early on the morning of this day, the eight surviving confederates (Garnet and Oldcorne being at this time secreted at Hendlip) were conveyed in two large covered wherries from the fortress to the place of trial.

being one more than seven

From this reading Early on the morning of this day, the eight surviving confederates (Garnet and Oldcorne being at this time secreted at Hendlip) were conveyed in two large covered wherries from the fortress to the place of trial.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading The trial of the conspirators, which had been delayed in order that full evidence might be procured against them, was, at length, appointed to take place in Westminster Hall, on Monday, the 27th of January, 1606.

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From this reading Such was the abhorrence in which the actors in the conspiracy were held by the populace, that, not content with menaces and execrations, many of these persons hurled missiles against the wherries, and would have proceeded to further violence if they had not been restrained by the pikemen.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading In spite of the severity of the weather,--it was snowing heavily, and the river was covered with sheets of ice,--they were attended by a vast number of boats filled with persons anxious to obtain a sight of them.

a fortified defensive structure

From this reading Early on the morning of this day, the eight surviving confederates (Garnet and Oldcorne being at this time secreted at Hendlip) were conveyed in two large covered wherries from the fortress to the place of trial.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Early on the morning of this day, the eight surviving confederates (Garnet and Oldcorne being at this time secreted at Hendlip) were conveyed in two large covered wherries from the fortress to the place of trial.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The trial of the conspirators, which had been delayed in order that full evidence might be procured against them, was, at length, appointed to take place in Westminster Hall, on Monday, the 27th of January, 1606.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Such was the abhorrence in which the actors in the conspiracy were held by the populace, that, not content with menaces and execrations, many of these persons hurled missiles against the wherries, and would have proceeded to further violence if they had not been restrained by the pikemen.

any of a group of hard glassy minerals (silicates of various metals) used as gemstones and as an abrasive

From this reading Early on the morning of this day, the eight surviving confederates (Garnet and Oldcorne being at this time secreted at Hendlip) were conveyed in two large covered wherries from the fortress to the place of trial.

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

From this reading The trial of the conspirators, which had been delayed in order that full evidence might be procured against them, was, at length, appointed to take place in Westminster Hall, on Monday, the 27th of January, 1606.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The trial of the conspirators, which had been delayed in order that full evidence might be procured against them, was, at length, appointed to take place in Westminster Hall, on Monday, the 27th of January, 1606.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Such was the abhorrence in which the actors in the conspiracy were held by the populace, that, not content with menaces and execrations, many of these persons hurled missiles against the wherries, and would have proceeded to further violence if they had not been restrained by the pikemen.

to a considerable degree

From this reading In spite of the severity of the weather,--it was snowing heavily, and the river was covered with sheets of ice,--they were attended by a vast number of boats filled with persons anxious to obtain a sight of them.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Such was the abhorrence in which the actors in the conspiracy were held by the populace, that, not content with menaces and execrations, many of these persons hurled missiles against the wherries, and would have proceeded to further violence if they had not been restrained by the pikemen.

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From this reading Early on the morning of this day, the eight surviving confederates (Garnet and Oldcorne being at this time secreted at Hendlip) were conveyed in two large covered wherries from the fortress to the place of trial.

past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully

From this reading Such was the abhorrence in which the actors in the conspiracy were held by the populace, that, not content with menaces and execrations, many of these persons hurled missiles against the wherries, and would have proceeded to further violence if they had not been restrained by the pikemen.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading In spite of the severity of the weather,--it was snowing heavily, and the river was covered with sheets of ice,--they were attended by a vast number of boats filled with persons anxious to obtain a sight of them.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Such was the abhorrence in which the actors in the conspiracy were held by the populace, that, not content with menaces and execrations, many of these persons hurled missiles against the wherries, and would have proceeded to further violence if they had not been restrained by the pikemen.

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

From this reading The trial of the conspirators, which had been delayed in order that full evidence might be procured against them, was, at length, appointed to take place in Westminster Hall, on Monday, the 27th of January, 1606.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In spite of the severity of the weather,--it was snowing heavily, and the river was covered with sheets of ice,--they were attended by a vast number of boats filled with persons anxious to obtain a sight of them.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading The trial of the conspirators, which had been delayed in order that full evidence might be procured against them, was, at length, appointed to take place in Westminster Hall, on Monday, the 27th of January, 1606.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Early on the morning of this day, the eight surviving confederates (Garnet and Oldcorne being at this time secreted at Hendlip) were conveyed in two large covered wherries from the fortress to the place of trial.

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

From this reading The trial of the conspirators, which had been delayed in order that full evidence might be procured against them, was, at length, appointed to take place in Westminster Hall, on Monday, the 27th of January, 1606.

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 Such was the abhorrence in which the actors in the conspiracy were held by the populace, that, not content with menaces and execrations, many of these persons hurled missiles against the wherries, and would have proceeded to further violence if they had not been restrained by the pikemen.

plural of “menace” — something that is a source of danger

From this reading Such was the abhorrence in which the actors in the conspiracy were held by the populace, that, not content with menaces and execrations, many of these persons hurled missiles against the wherries, and would have proceeded to further violence if they had not been restrained by the pikemen.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The trial of the conspirators, which had been delayed in order that full evidence might be procured against them, was, at length, appointed to take place in Westminster Hall, on Monday, the 27th of January, 1606.

plural of “missile” — a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control

From this reading Such was the abhorrence in which the actors in the conspiracy were held by the populace, that, not content with menaces and execrations, many of these persons hurled missiles against the wherries, and would have proceeded to further violence if they had not been restrained by the pikemen.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading The trial of the conspirators, which had been delayed in order that full evidence might be procured against them, was, at length, appointed to take place in Westminster Hall, on Monday, the 27th of January, 1606.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Early on the morning of this day, the eight surviving confederates (Garnet and Oldcorne being at this time secreted at Hendlip) were conveyed in two large covered wherries from the fortress to the place of trial.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Such was the abhorrence in which the actors in the conspiracy were held by the populace, that, not content with menaces and execrations, many of these persons hurled missiles against the wherries, and would have proceeded to further violence if they had not been restrained by the pikemen.

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

From this reading In spite of the severity of the weather,--it was snowing heavily, and the river was covered with sheets of ice,--they were attended by a vast number of boats filled with persons anxious to obtain a sight of them.

come into possession of

From this reading In spite of the severity of the weather,--it was snowing heavily, and the river was covered with sheets of ice,--they were attended by a vast number of boats filled with persons anxious to obtain a sight of them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The trial of the conspirators, which had been delayed in order that full evidence might be procured against them, was, at length, appointed to take place in Westminster Hall, on Monday, the 27th of January, 1606.

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

From this reading Early on the morning of this day, the eight surviving confederates (Garnet and Oldcorne being at this time secreted at Hendlip) were conveyed in two large covered wherries from the fortress to the place of trial.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The trial of the conspirators, which had been delayed in order that full evidence might be procured against them, was, at length, appointed to take place in Westminster Hall, on Monday, the 27th of January, 1606.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The trial of the conspirators, which had been delayed in order that full evidence might be procured against them, was, at length, appointed to take place in Westminster Hall, on Monday, the 27th of January, 1606.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading In spite of the severity of the weather,--it was snowing heavily, and the river was covered with sheets of ice,--they were attended by a vast number of boats filled with persons anxious to obtain a sight of them.

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

From this reading Such was the abhorrence in which the actors in the conspiracy were held by the populace, that, not content with menaces and execrations, many of these persons hurled missiles against the wherries, and would have proceeded to further violence if they had not been restrained by the pikemen.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The trial of the conspirators, which had been delayed in order that full evidence might be procured against them, was, at length, appointed to take place in Westminster Hall, on Monday, the 27th of January, 1606.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Such was the abhorrence in which the actors in the conspiracy were held by the populace, that, not content with menaces and execrations, many of these persons hurled missiles against the wherries, and would have proceeded to further violence if they had not been restrained by the pikemen.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading Such was the abhorrence in which the actors in the conspiracy were held by the populace, that, not content with menaces and execrations, many of these persons hurled missiles against the wherries, and would have proceeded to further violence if they had not been restrained by the pikemen.

past form of “procure” — get by special effort

From this reading The trial of the conspirators, which had been delayed in order that full evidence might be procured against them, was, at length, appointed to take place in Westminster Hall, on Monday, the 27th of January, 1606.

cool and formal in manner

From this reading Such was the abhorrence in which the actors in the conspiracy were held by the populace, that, not content with menaces and execrations, many of these persons hurled missiles against the wherries, and would have proceeded to further violence if they had not been restrained by the pikemen.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading In spite of the severity of the weather,--it was snowing heavily, and the river was covered with sheets of ice,--they were attended by a vast number of boats filled with persons anxious to obtain a sight of them.

past form of “secrete” — generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids

From this reading Early on the morning of this day, the eight surviving confederates (Garnet and Oldcorne being at this time secreted at Hendlip) were conveyed in two large covered wherries from the fortress to the place of trial.

used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather

From this reading In spite of the severity of the weather,--it was snowing heavily, and the river was covered with sheets of ice,--they were attended by a vast number of boats filled with persons anxious to obtain a sight of them.

plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading In spite of the severity of the weather,--it was snowing heavily, and the river was covered with sheets of ice,--they were attended by a vast number of boats filled with persons anxious to obtain a sight of them.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading In spite of the severity of the weather,--it was snowing heavily, and the river was covered with sheets of ice,--they were attended by a vast number of boats filled with persons anxious to obtain a sight of them.

-ing form of “snow” — fall as snow

From this reading In spite of the severity of the weather,--it was snowing heavily, and the river was covered with sheets of ice,--they were attended by a vast number of boats filled with persons anxious to obtain a sight of them.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading In spite of the severity of the weather,--it was snowing heavily, and the river was covered with sheets of ice,--they were attended by a vast number of boats filled with persons anxious to obtain a sight of them.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such was the abhorrence in which the actors in the conspiracy were held by the populace, that, not content with menaces and execrations, many of these persons hurled missiles against the wherries, and would have proceeded to further violence if they had not been restrained by the pikemen.

still in existence

From this reading Early on the morning of this day, the eight surviving confederates (Garnet and Oldcorne being at this time secreted at Hendlip) were conveyed in two large covered wherries from the fortress to the place of trial.

carry out

From this reading The trial of the conspirators, which had been delayed in order that full evidence might be procured against them, was, at length, appointed to take place in Westminster Hall, on Monday, the 27th of January, 1606.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The trial of the conspirators, which had been delayed in order that full evidence might be procured against them, was, at length, appointed to take place in Westminster Hall, on Monday, the 27th of January, 1606.

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

From this reading THE TRIAL.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The trial of the conspirators, which had been delayed in order that full evidence might be procured against them, was, at length, appointed to take place in Westminster Hall, on Monday, the 27th of January, 1606.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Such was the abhorrence in which the actors in the conspiracy were held by the populace, that, not content with menaces and execrations, many of these persons hurled missiles against the wherries, and would have proceeded to further violence if they had not been restrained by the pikemen.

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

From this reading In spite of the severity of the weather,--it was snowing heavily, and the river was covered with sheets of ice,--they were attended by a vast number of boats filled with persons anxious to obtain a sight of them.

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

From this reading Early on the morning of this day, the eight surviving confederates (Garnet and Oldcorne being at this time secreted at Hendlip) were conveyed in two large covered wherries from the fortress to the place of trial.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Early on the morning of this day, the eight surviving confederates (Garnet and Oldcorne being at this time secreted at Hendlip) were conveyed in two large covered wherries from the fortress to the place of trial.

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

From this reading The trial of the conspirators, which had been delayed in order that full evidence might be procured against them, was, at length, appointed to take place in Westminster Hall, on Monday, the 27th of January, 1606.

the act of testing something

From this reading THE TRIAL.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Early on the morning of this day, the eight surviving confederates (Garnet and Oldcorne being at this time secreted at Hendlip) were conveyed in two large covered wherries from the fortress to the place of trial.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading In spite of the severity of the weather,--it was snowing heavily, and the river was covered with sheets of ice,--they were attended by a vast number of boats filled with persons anxious to obtain a sight of them.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading Such was the abhorrence in which the actors in the conspiracy were held by the populace, that, not content with menaces and execrations, many of these persons hurled missiles against the wherries, and would have proceeded to further violence if they had not been restrained by the pikemen.

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

From this reading The trial of the conspirators, which had been delayed in order that full evidence might be procured against them, was, at length, appointed to take place in Westminster Hall, on Monday, the 27th of January, 1606.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading In spite of the severity of the weather,--it was snowing heavily, and the river was covered with sheets of ice,--they were attended by a vast number of boats filled with persons anxious to obtain a sight of them.

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

From this reading Early on the morning of this day, the eight surviving confederates (Garnet and Oldcorne being at this time secreted at Hendlip) were conveyed in two large covered wherries from the fortress to the place of trial.

a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey

From this reading The trial of the conspirators, which had been delayed in order that full evidence might be procured against them, was, at length, appointed to take place in Westminster Hall, on Monday, the 27th of January, 1606.

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

From this reading Early on the morning of this day, the eight surviving confederates (Garnet and Oldcorne being at this time secreted at Hendlip) were conveyed in two large covered wherries from the fortress to the place of trial.

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

From this reading The trial of the conspirators, which had been delayed in order that full evidence might be procured against them, was, at length, appointed to take place in Westminster Hall, on Monday, the 27th of January, 1606.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In spite of the severity of the weather,--it was snowing heavily, and the river was covered with sheets of ice,--they were attended by a vast number of boats filled with persons anxious to obtain a sight of them.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Such was the abhorrence in which the actors in the conspiracy were held by the populace, that, not content with menaces and execrations, many of these persons hurled missiles against the wherries, and would have proceeded to further violence if they had not been restrained by the pikemen.