Chapter VIII

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From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading It might be that he had lost his life amid the flames of the church, but Eliot was hopeful of the contrary.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

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

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

a line of approach

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

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

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

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

From this reading But this avenue must be opened.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But this avenue must be opened.

an endowment for the singing of Masses

From this reading None could be produced except that of the mysterious man who was in the chantry with Bame.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading It might be that he had lost his life amid the flames of the church, but Eliot was hopeful of the contrary.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading It might be that he had lost his life amid the flames of the church, but Eliot was hopeful of the contrary.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading None could be produced except that of the mysterious man who was in the chantry with Bame.

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

travel across or pass over

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

recognizable; marked

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The key would undoubtedly be found in newly discovered evidence.

British poet (born in the United States) who won the Nobel prize for literature; his plays are outstanding examples of modern verse drama (1888-1965)

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

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

From this reading The key would undoubtedly be found in newly discovered evidence.

apart from; not including

From this reading None could be produced except that of the mysterious man who was in the chantry with Bame.

plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

From this reading It might be that he had lost his life amid the flames of the church, but Eliot was hopeful of the contrary.

set up or found

From this reading The key would undoubtedly be found in newly discovered evidence.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

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

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It might be that he had lost his life amid the flames of the church, but Eliot was hopeful of the contrary.

any place of pain and turmoil

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

move hurridly

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

having or manifesting hope

From this reading It might be that he had lost his life amid the flames of the church, but Eliot was hopeful of the contrary.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

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

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

a quantity that is added

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

free from evil or guilt

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It might be that he had lost his life amid the flames of the church, but Eliot was hopeful of the contrary.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading The key would undoubtedly be found in newly discovered evidence.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It might be that he had lost his life amid the flames of the church, but Eliot was hopeful of the contrary.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading It might be that he had lost his life amid the flames of the church, but Eliot was hopeful of the contrary.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading None could be produced except that of the mysterious man who was in the chantry with Bame.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It might be that he had lost his life amid the flames of the church, but Eliot was hopeful of the contrary.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading But this avenue must be opened.

of an obscure nature

From this reading None could be produced except that of the mysterious man who was in the chantry with Bame.

very recently

From this reading The key would undoubtedly be found in newly discovered evidence.

not one, and not any

From this reading None could be produced except that of the mysterious man who was in the chantry with Bame.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

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

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading But this avenue must be opened.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading None could be produced except that of the mysterious man who was in the chantry with Bame.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

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

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

the killing of animals (as for food)

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

not in physical motion

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

past form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

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

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

in or at that place or location

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

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

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading The key would undoubtedly be found in newly discovered evidence.

(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

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

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

which person or people

From this reading None could be produced except that of the mysterious man who was in the chantry with Bame.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Go cross the seas,_ _And live with Richmond from the reach of hell._ _Go, hie thee, hie thee, from this slaughter house_ _Lest thou increase the number of the dead._ --_Richard III, iv, 1._ Although the jury had decided against Bame, their verdict had not swayed his counsel, Eliot, in his opinion that the prisoner was innocent and that there was still an avenue of escape.

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

From this reading The key would undoubtedly be found in newly discovered evidence.