used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
aggravatesverbUS /ˈæɡrəveɪts/
third-person singular of “aggravate” — make worse
From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
amplyadverbUS /ˈæmpli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading A public execution or a duel is a focus where burning curiosity concentrates; in the latter case, Ireland bears the palm for a crowd; in the former, the annals of the Old Bailey can _amply_ testify.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
annalsnounUS /ˈænəlz/
reports of the work of a society or learned body etc
From this reading A public execution or a duel is a focus where burning curiosity concentrates; in the latter case, Ireland bears the palm for a crowd; in the former, the annals of the Old Bailey can _amply_ testify.
appliesverbUS /əˈplaɪz/
third-person singular of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading They have been too used to hanging in Ireland to make it piquant: "_toujours perdrix_" is a saying which applies in this as in many other cases.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
BaileynounUS /ˈbeɪli/
United States singer (1918-1990)
From this reading A public execution or a duel is a focus where burning curiosity concentrates; in the latter case, Ireland bears the palm for a crowd; in the former, the annals of the Old Bailey can _amply_ testify.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading A public execution or a duel is a focus where burning curiosity concentrates; in the latter case, Ireland bears the palm for a crowd; in the former, the annals of the Old Bailey can _amply_ testify.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The gallows, in its palmy days, was shorn of its terrors: it became rather a pastime.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They have been too used to hanging in Ireland to make it piquant: "_toujours perdrix_" is a saying which applies in this as in many other cases.
the act of burning something
From this reading A public execution or a duel is a focus where burning curiosity concentrates; in the latter case, Ireland bears the palm for a crowd; in the former, the annals of the Old Bailey can _amply_ testify.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ireland has its own interest, too, in a place of execution, but not in the same degree as England.
calamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading A public execution or a duel is a focus where burning curiosity concentrates; in the latter case, Ireland bears the palm for a crowd; in the former, the annals of the Old Bailey can _amply_ testify.
an occurrence of something
From this reading A public execution or a duel is a focus where burning curiosity concentrates; in the latter case, Ireland bears the palm for a crowd; in the former, the annals of the Old Bailey can _amply_ testify.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading They have been too used to hanging in Ireland to make it piquant: "_toujours perdrix_" is a saying which applies in this as in many other cases.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
concentratesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪts/
plural of “concentrate” — the desired mineral that is left after impurities have been removed from mined ore
From this reading A public execution or a duel is a focus where burning curiosity concentrates; in the latter case, Ireland bears the palm for a crowd; in the former, the annals of the Old Bailey can _amply_ testify.
congregateverbUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəɡeɪt/
come together, usually for a purpose
From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading A public execution or a duel is a focus where burning curiosity concentrates; in the latter case, Ireland bears the palm for a crowd; in the former, the annals of the Old Bailey can _amply_ testify.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading A public execution or a duel is a focus where burning curiosity concentrates; in the latter case, Ireland bears the palm for a crowd; in the former, the annals of the Old Bailey can _amply_ testify.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The gallows, in its palmy days, was shorn of its terrors: it became rather a pastime.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Ireland has its own interest, too, in a place of execution, but not in the same degree as England.
duelnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Ireland has its own interest, too, in a place of execution, but not in the same degree as England.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading A public execution or a duel is a focus where burning curiosity concentrates; in the latter case, Ireland bears the palm for a crowd; in the former, the annals of the Old Bailey can _amply_ testify.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
focusnounUS /ˈfoʊkəs/
the concentration of attention or energy on something
From this reading A public execution or a duel is a focus where burning curiosity concentrates; in the latter case, Ireland bears the palm for a crowd; in the former, the annals of the Old Bailey can _amply_ testify.
foesnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A public execution or a duel is a focus where burning curiosity concentrates; in the latter case, Ireland bears the palm for a crowd; in the former, the annals of the Old Bailey can _amply_ testify.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading A public execution or a duel is a focus where burning curiosity concentrates; in the latter case, Ireland bears the palm for a crowd; in the former, the annals of the Old Bailey can _amply_ testify.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
gallowsnounUS /ˈɡæloʊz/
an instrument of execution consisting of a wooden frame from which a condemned person is executed by hanging
From this reading The gallows, in its palmy days, was shorn of its terrors: it became rather a pastime.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
gentlestadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentələst/
superlative of “gentle” — soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading They have been too used to hanging in Ireland to make it piquant: "_toujours perdrix_" is a saying which applies in this as in many other cases.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ireland has its own interest, too, in a place of execution, but not in the same degree as England.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They have been too used to hanging in Ireland to make it piquant: "_toujours perdrix_" is a saying which applies in this as in many other cases.
how
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From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A public execution or a duel is a focus where burning curiosity concentrates; in the latter case, Ireland bears the palm for a crowd; in the former, the annals of the Old Bailey can _amply_ testify.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Ireland has its own interest, too, in a place of execution, but not in the same degree as England.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading A public execution or a duel is a focus where burning curiosity concentrates; in the latter case, Ireland bears the palm for a crowd; in the former, the annals of the Old Bailey can _amply_ testify.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They have been too used to hanging in Ireland to make it piquant: "_toujours perdrix_" is a saying which applies in this as in many other cases.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading A public execution or a duel is a focus where burning curiosity concentrates; in the latter case, Ireland bears the palm for a crowd; in the former, the annals of the Old Bailey can _amply_ testify.
engage in
From this reading They have been too used to hanging in Ireland to make it piquant: "_toujours perdrix_" is a saying which applies in this as in many other cases.
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 They have been too used to hanging in Ireland to make it piquant: "_toujours perdrix_" is a saying which applies in this as in many other cases.
the force of workers available
From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
to a great degree or extent
From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ireland has its own interest, too, in a place of execution, but not in the same degree as England.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A public execution or a duel is a focus where burning curiosity concentrates; in the latter case, Ireland bears the palm for a crowd; in the former, the annals of the Old Bailey can _amply_ testify.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A public execution or a duel is a focus where burning curiosity concentrates; in the latter case, Ireland bears the palm for a crowd; in the former, the annals of the Old Bailey can _amply_ testify.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They have been too used to hanging in Ireland to make it piquant: "_toujours perdrix_" is a saying which applies in this as in many other cases.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Ireland has its own interest, too, in a place of execution, but not in the same degree as England.
palmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading A public execution or a duel is a focus where burning curiosity concentrates; in the latter case, Ireland bears the palm for a crowd; in the former, the annals of the Old Bailey can _amply_ testify.
palmyadjective
very lively and profitable
From this reading The gallows, in its palmy days, was shorn of its terrors: it became rather a pastime.
the act of departing politely
From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
an organization to gain political power
From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
pastimenounUS /ˈpæstaɪm/
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
From this reading The gallows, in its palmy days, was shorn of its terrors: it became rather a pastime.
perdrix
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They have been too used to hanging in Ireland to make it piquant: "_toujours perdrix_" is a saying which applies in this as in many other cases.
piquantadjectiveUS /ˈpiːkənt/
having an agreeably pungent taste
From this reading They have been too used to hanging in Ireland to make it piquant: "_toujours perdrix_" is a saying which applies in this as in many other cases.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Ireland has its own interest, too, in a place of execution, but not in the same degree as England.
pronounUS /proʊ/
an athlete who plays for pay
From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
proneadjectiveUS /proʊn/
having a tendency (to); often used in combination
From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading A public execution or a duel is a focus where burning curiosity concentrates; in the latter case, Ireland bears the palm for a crowd; in the former, the annals of the Old Bailey can _amply_ testify.
on the contrary
From this reading The gallows, in its palmy days, was shorn of its terrors: it became rather a pastime.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Ireland has its own interest, too, in a place of execution, but not in the same degree as England.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading They have been too used to hanging in Ireland to make it piquant: "_toujours perdrix_" is a saying which applies in this as in many other cases.
scatterverbUS /ˈskætər/
to cause to separate and go in different directions
From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
shornadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrn/
having the hair or wool cut or clipped off as if with shears or clippers
From this reading The gallows, in its palmy days, was shorn of its terrors: it became rather a pastime.
shudderverbUS /ˈʃʌdər/
shake, as from cold
From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
tempore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
terrorsnounUS /ˈterərz/
plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading The gallows, in its palmy days, was shorn of its terrors: it became rather a pastime.
testifyverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪ/
give testimony in a court of law
From this reading A public execution or a duel is a focus where burning curiosity concentrates; in the latter case, Ireland bears the palm for a crowd; in the former, the annals of the Old Bailey can _amply_ testify.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
in or at that place or location
From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They have been too used to hanging in Ireland to make it piquant: "_toujours perdrix_" is a saying which applies in this as in many other cases.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They have been too used to hanging in Ireland to make it piquant: "_toujours perdrix_" is a saying which applies in this as in many other cases.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Ireland has its own interest, too, in a place of execution, but not in the same degree as England.
toujours
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They have been too used to hanging in Ireland to make it piquant: "_toujours perdrix_" is a saying which applies in this as in many other cases.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading They have been too used to hanging in Ireland to make it piquant: "_toujours perdrix_" is a saying which applies in this as in many other cases.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
at the time that
From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
in or at the place that
From this reading A public execution or a duel is a focus where burning curiosity concentrates; in the latter case, Ireland bears the palm for a crowd; in the former, the annals of the Old Bailey can _amply_ testify.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They have been too used to hanging in Ireland to make it piquant: "_toujours perdrix_" is a saying which applies in this as in many other cases.
which person or people
From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
witnessesnounUS /ˈwɪtnəsəz/
plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
but in spite of that
From this reading After the friendly parting of the foes (_pro tempore_), there was a general scatter of the party who had come to see the duel: and how strange is the fact, that as much as human nature is prone to shudder at death under the gentlest circumstances, yet men will congregate to be its witnesses when violence aggravates the calamity!
