Chapter IV

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

From this reading Author.--Not a vestige of any thing that I am aware of.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading But if such orders had been given by the Prince, that circumstance would have afforded no apology for him to have issued the order I have now repeated to you, after the battle was over, and the enemy so effectually cut to pieces in the field.

later than; following

From this reading But if such orders had been given by the Prince, that circumstance would have afforded no apology for him to have issued the order I have now repeated to you, after the battle was over, and the enemy so effectually cut to pieces in the field.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Nothing, I think, could more mark a sanguinary temper than his thus letting loose a body of men, to visit all the neighbouring cottages, and to put to death, in cold blood, all whom his ignorant and bloodthirsty myrmidons might choose to consider as rebels.

third-person singular of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to

From this reading Clifford.--Is there anything existing to establish that any such order was given by the Prince, previous to the battle, as that to which the Duke here alludes?

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Author.--Not a vestige of any thing that I am aware of.

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

From this reading But if such orders had been given by the Prince, that circumstance would have afforded no apology for him to have issued the order I have now repeated to you, after the battle was over, and the enemy so effectually cut to pieces in the field.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Clifford.--Is there anything existing to establish that any such order was given by the Prince, previous to the battle, as that to which the Duke here alludes?

any thing at all

From this reading Clifford.--Is there anything existing to establish that any such order was given by the Prince, previous to the battle, as that to which the Duke here alludes?

an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone

From this reading But if such orders had been given by the Prince, that circumstance would have afforded no apology for him to have issued the order I have now repeated to you, after the battle was over, and the enemy so effectually cut to pieces in the field.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Clifford.--Is there anything existing to establish that any such order was given by the Prince, previous to the battle, as that to which the Duke here alludes?

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Author.--Not to be mistaken, I think.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Author.--Not a vestige of any thing that I am aware of.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Clifford.--Is there anything existing to establish that any such order was given by the Prince, previous to the battle, as that to which the Duke here alludes?

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

From this reading Author.--Not to be mistaken, I think.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But if such orders had been given by the Prince, that circumstance would have afforded no apology for him to have issued the order I have now repeated to you, after the battle was over, and the enemy so effectually cut to pieces in the field.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading Nothing, I think, could more mark a sanguinary temper than his thus letting loose a body of men, to visit all the neighbouring cottages, and to put to death, in cold blood, all whom his ignorant and bloodthirsty myrmidons might choose to consider as rebels.

marked by eagerness to resort to violence and bloodshed

From this reading Nothing, I think, could more mark a sanguinary temper than his thus letting loose a body of men, to visit all the neighbouring cottages, and to put to death, in cold blood, all whom his ignorant and bloodthirsty myrmidons might choose to consider as rebels.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Nothing, I think, could more mark a sanguinary temper than his thus letting loose a body of men, to visit all the neighbouring cottages, and to put to death, in cold blood, all whom his ignorant and bloodthirsty myrmidons might choose to consider as rebels.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But if such orders had been given by the Prince, that circumstance would have afforded no apology for him to have issued the order I have now repeated to you, after the battle was over, and the enemy so effectually cut to pieces in the field.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Clifford.--Is there anything existing to establish that any such order was given by the Prince, previous to the battle, as that to which the Duke here alludes?

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading Nothing, I think, could more mark a sanguinary temper than his thus letting loose a body of men, to visit all the neighbouring cottages, and to put to death, in cold blood, all whom his ignorant and bloodthirsty myrmidons might choose to consider as rebels.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading But if such orders had been given by the Prince, that circumstance would have afforded no apology for him to have issued the order I have now repeated to you, after the battle was over, and the enemy so effectually cut to pieces in the field.

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From this reading Clifford.--Is there anything existing to establish that any such order was given by the Prince, previous to the battle, as that to which the Duke here alludes?

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Nothing, I think, could more mark a sanguinary temper than his thus letting loose a body of men, to visit all the neighbouring cottages, and to put to death, in cold blood, all whom his ignorant and bloodthirsty myrmidons might choose to consider as rebels.

deem to be

From this reading Nothing, I think, could more mark a sanguinary temper than his thus letting loose a body of men, to visit all the neighbouring cottages, and to put to death, in cold blood, all whom his ignorant and bloodthirsty myrmidons might choose to consider as rebels.

plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story

From this reading Nothing, I think, could more mark a sanguinary temper than his thus letting loose a body of men, to visit all the neighbouring cottages, and to put to death, in cold blood, all whom his ignorant and bloodthirsty myrmidons might choose to consider as rebels.

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

From this reading Nothing, I think, could more mark a sanguinary temper than his thus letting loose a body of men, to visit all the neighbouring cottages, and to put to death, in cold blood, all whom his ignorant and bloodthirsty myrmidons might choose to consider as rebels.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading But if such orders had been given by the Prince, that circumstance would have afforded no apology for him to have issued the order I have now repeated to you, after the battle was over, and the enemy so effectually cut to pieces in the field.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Nothing, I think, could more mark a sanguinary temper than his thus letting loose a body of men, to visit all the neighbouring cottages, and to put to death, in cold blood, all whom his ignorant and bloodthirsty myrmidons might choose to consider as rebels.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading Clifford.--Is there anything existing to establish that any such order was given by the Prince, previous to the battle, as that to which the Duke here alludes?

in an effectual manner

From this reading But if such orders had been given by the Prince, that circumstance would have afforded no apology for him to have issued the order I have now repeated to you, after the battle was over, and the enemy so effectually cut to pieces in the field.

an opposing military force

From this reading But if such orders had been given by the Prince, that circumstance would have afforded no apology for him to have issued the order I have now repeated to you, after the battle was over, and the enemy so effectually cut to pieces in the field.

set up or found

From this reading Clifford.--Is there anything existing to establish that any such order was given by the Prince, previous to the battle, as that to which the Duke here alludes?

presently existing

From this reading Clifford.--Is there anything existing to establish that any such order was given by the Prince, previous to the battle, as that to which the Duke here alludes?

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading But if such orders had been given by the Prince, that circumstance would have afforded no apology for him to have issued the order I have now repeated to you, after the battle was over, and the enemy so effectually cut to pieces in the field.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But if such orders had been given by the Prince, that circumstance would have afforded no apology for him to have issued the order I have now repeated to you, after the battle was over, and the enemy so effectually cut to pieces in the field.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Clifford.--Is there anything existing to establish that any such order was given by the Prince, previous to the battle, as that to which the Duke here alludes?

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

From this reading But if such orders had been given by the Prince, that circumstance would have afforded no apology for him to have issued the order I have now repeated to you, after the battle was over, and the enemy so effectually cut to pieces in the field.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But if such orders had been given by the Prince, that circumstance would have afforded no apology for him to have issued the order I have now repeated to you, after the battle was over, and the enemy so effectually cut to pieces in the field.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Clifford.--Is there anything existing to establish that any such order was given by the Prince, previous to the battle, as that to which the Duke here alludes?

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But if such orders had been given by the Prince, that circumstance would have afforded no apology for him to have issued the order I have now repeated to you, after the battle was over, and the enemy so effectually cut to pieces in the field.

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

From this reading Nothing, I think, could more mark a sanguinary temper than his thus letting loose a body of men, to visit all the neighbouring cottages, and to put to death, in cold blood, all whom his ignorant and bloodthirsty myrmidons might choose to consider as rebels.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Author.--Not to be mistaken, I think.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But if such orders had been given by the Prince, that circumstance would have afforded no apology for him to have issued the order I have now repeated to you, after the battle was over, and the enemy so effectually cut to pieces in the field.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading Nothing, I think, could more mark a sanguinary temper than his thus letting loose a body of men, to visit all the neighbouring cottages, and to put to death, in cold blood, all whom his ignorant and bloodthirsty myrmidons might choose to consider as rebels.

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

From this reading But if such orders had been given by the Prince, that circumstance would have afforded no apology for him to have issued the order I have now repeated to you, after the battle was over, and the enemy so effectually cut to pieces in the field.

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

From this reading Clifford.--Is there anything existing to establish that any such order was given by the Prince, previous to the battle, as that to which the Duke here alludes?

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading But if such orders had been given by the Prince, that circumstance would have afforded no apology for him to have issued the order I have now repeated to you, after the battle was over, and the enemy so effectually cut to pieces in the field.

property that is leased or rented out or let

From this reading Nothing, I think, could more mark a sanguinary temper than his thus letting loose a body of men, to visit all the neighbouring cottages, and to put to death, in cold blood, all whom his ignorant and bloodthirsty myrmidons might choose to consider as rebels.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading Nothing, I think, could more mark a sanguinary temper than his thus letting loose a body of men, to visit all the neighbouring cottages, and to put to death, in cold blood, all whom his ignorant and bloodthirsty myrmidons might choose to consider as rebels.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading Nothing, I think, could more mark a sanguinary temper than his thus letting loose a body of men, to visit all the neighbouring cottages, and to put to death, in cold blood, all whom his ignorant and bloodthirsty myrmidons might choose to consider as rebels.

the force of workers available

From this reading Nothing, I think, could more mark a sanguinary temper than his thus letting loose a body of men, to visit all the neighbouring cottages, and to put to death, in cold blood, all whom his ignorant and bloodthirsty myrmidons might choose to consider as rebels.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Nothing, I think, could more mark a sanguinary temper than his thus letting loose a body of men, to visit all the neighbouring cottages, and to put to death, in cold blood, all whom his ignorant and bloodthirsty myrmidons might choose to consider as rebels.

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading Author.--Not to be mistaken, I think.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Nothing, I think, could more mark a sanguinary temper than his thus letting loose a body of men, to visit all the neighbouring cottages, and to put to death, in cold blood, all whom his ignorant and bloodthirsty myrmidons might choose to consider as rebels.

plural of “myrmidon” — a follower who carries out orders without question

From this reading Nothing, I think, could more mark a sanguinary temper than his thus letting loose a body of men, to visit all the neighbouring cottages, and to put to death, in cold blood, all whom his ignorant and bloodthirsty myrmidons might choose to consider as rebels.

-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor

From this reading Nothing, I think, could more mark a sanguinary temper than his thus letting loose a body of men, to visit all the neighbouring cottages, and to put to death, in cold blood, all whom his ignorant and bloodthirsty myrmidons might choose to consider as rebels.

not any; not one

From this reading But if such orders had been given by the Prince, that circumstance would have afforded no apology for him to have issued the order I have now repeated to you, after the battle was over, and the enemy so effectually cut to pieces in the field.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Author.--Not to be mistaken, I think.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Nothing, I think, could more mark a sanguinary temper than his thus letting loose a body of men, to visit all the neighbouring cottages, and to put to death, in cold blood, all whom his ignorant and bloodthirsty myrmidons might choose to consider as rebels.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading But if such orders had been given by the Prince, that circumstance would have afforded no apology for him to have issued the order I have now repeated to you, after the battle was over, and the enemy so effectually cut to pieces in the field.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Author.--Not a vestige of any thing that I am aware of.

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

From this reading Clifford.--Is there anything existing to establish that any such order was given by the Prince, previous to the battle, as that to which the Duke here alludes?

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

From this reading But if such orders had been given by the Prince, that circumstance would have afforded no apology for him to have issued the order I have now repeated to you, after the battle was over, and the enemy so effectually cut to pieces in the field.

above and across; more than

From this reading But if such orders had been given by the Prince, that circumstance would have afforded no apology for him to have issued the order I have now repeated to you, after the battle was over, and the enemy so effectually cut to pieces in the field.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading But if such orders had been given by the Prince, that circumstance would have afforded no apology for him to have issued the order I have now repeated to you, after the battle was over, and the enemy so effectually cut to pieces in the field.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading Clifford.--Is there anything existing to establish that any such order was given by the Prince, previous to the battle, as that to which the Duke here alludes?

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading Clifford.--Is there anything existing to establish that any such order was given by the Prince, previous to the battle, as that to which the Duke here alludes?

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Nothing, I think, could more mark a sanguinary temper than his thus letting loose a body of men, to visit all the neighbouring cottages, and to put to death, in cold blood, all whom his ignorant and bloodthirsty myrmidons might choose to consider as rebels.

plural of “rebel” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading Nothing, I think, could more mark a sanguinary temper than his thus letting loose a body of men, to visit all the neighbouring cottages, and to put to death, in cold blood, all whom his ignorant and bloodthirsty myrmidons might choose to consider as rebels.

recurring again and again

From this reading But if such orders had been given by the Prince, that circumstance would have afforded no apology for him to have issued the order I have now repeated to you, after the battle was over, and the enemy so effectually cut to pieces in the field.

accompanied by bloodshed

From this reading Nothing, I think, could more mark a sanguinary temper than his thus letting loose a body of men, to visit all the neighbouring cottages, and to put to death, in cold blood, all whom his ignorant and bloodthirsty myrmidons might choose to consider as rebels.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But if such orders had been given by the Prince, that circumstance would have afforded no apology for him to have issued the order I have now repeated to you, after the battle was over, and the enemy so effectually cut to pieces in the field.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Clifford.--Is there anything existing to establish that any such order was given by the Prince, previous to the battle, as that to which the Duke here alludes?

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading Nothing, I think, could more mark a sanguinary temper than his thus letting loose a body of men, to visit all the neighbouring cottages, and to put to death, in cold blood, all whom his ignorant and bloodthirsty myrmidons might choose to consider as rebels.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Nothing, I think, could more mark a sanguinary temper than his thus letting loose a body of men, to visit all the neighbouring cottages, and to put to death, in cold blood, all whom his ignorant and bloodthirsty myrmidons might choose to consider as rebels.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Clifford.--Is there anything existing to establish that any such order was given by the Prince, previous to the battle, as that to which the Duke here alludes?

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

From this reading Clifford.--Is there anything existing to establish that any such order was given by the Prince, previous to the battle, as that to which the Duke here alludes?

in or at that place or location

From this reading Clifford.--Is there anything existing to establish that any such order was given by the Prince, previous to the battle, as that to which the Duke here alludes?

a special situation

From this reading Author.--Not a vestige of any thing that I am aware of.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Author.--Not to be mistaken, I think.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Nothing, I think, could more mark a sanguinary temper than his thus letting loose a body of men, to visit all the neighbouring cottages, and to put to death, in cold blood, all whom his ignorant and bloodthirsty myrmidons might choose to consider as rebels.

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

From this reading Author.--Not to be mistaken, I think.

an indication that something has been present

From this reading Author.--Not a vestige of any thing that I am aware of.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Nothing, I think, could more mark a sanguinary temper than his thus letting loose a body of men, to visit all the neighbouring cottages, and to put to death, in cold blood, all whom his ignorant and bloodthirsty myrmidons might choose to consider as rebels.

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

From this reading Clifford.--Is there anything existing to establish that any such order was given by the Prince, previous to the battle, as that to which the Duke here alludes?

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

From this reading Clifford.--Is there anything existing to establish that any such order was given by the Prince, previous to the battle, as that to which the Duke here alludes?

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Nothing, I think, could more mark a sanguinary temper than his thus letting loose a body of men, to visit all the neighbouring cottages, and to put to death, in cold blood, all whom his ignorant and bloodthirsty myrmidons might choose to consider as rebels.

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

From this reading But if such orders had been given by the Prince, that circumstance would have afforded no apology for him to have issued the order I have now repeated to you, after the battle was over, and the enemy so effectually cut to pieces in the field.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading But if such orders had been given by the Prince, that circumstance would have afforded no apology for him to have issued the order I have now repeated to you, after the battle was over, and the enemy so effectually cut to pieces in the field.