used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Whether his designs were always treasonable, or whether he was goaded on by a frantic desire of revenge for what he had suffered, certain it is that he corrupted some of the king's guards to fire at him in his carriage, from a cannon which always stands by the palace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This man had for many years been the object of suspicion, and had at different times been confined as a dangerous person.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This man had for many years been the object of suspicion, and had at different times been confined as a dangerous person.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If it missed, the others were to be ready to dispatch him with their swords.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Despard's Conspiracy.—Conduct of the Populace on that Occasion.— War.—The Question examined whether England is in Danger of a Revolution.—Ireland._ A most extraordinary conspiracy to kill the king and to overthrow the government has been detected.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Whether his designs were always treasonable, or whether he was goaded on by a frantic desire of revenge for what he had suffered, certain it is that he corrupted some of the king's guards to fire at him in his carriage, from a cannon which always stands by the palace.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading Whether his designs were always treasonable, or whether he was goaded on by a frantic desire of revenge for what he had suffered, certain it is that he corrupted some of the king's guards to fire at him in his carriage, from a cannon which always stands by the palace.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Whether his designs were always treasonable, or whether he was goaded on by a frantic desire of revenge for what he had suffered, certain it is that he corrupted some of the king's guards to fire at him in his carriage, from a cannon which always stands by the palace.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading A certain Colonel Despard and a few soldiers were the only persons concerned.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading A certain Colonel Despard and a few soldiers were the only persons concerned.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading A certain Colonel Despard and a few soldiers were the only persons concerned.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading _Despard's Conspiracy.—Conduct of the Populace on that Occasion.— War.—The Question examined whether England is in Danger of a Revolution.—Ireland._ A most extraordinary conspiracy to kill the king and to overthrow the government has been detected.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading This man had for many years been the object of suspicion, and had at different times been confined as a dangerous person.
ConspiracynounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading _Despard's Conspiracy.—Conduct of the Populace on that Occasion.— War.—The Question examined whether England is in Danger of a Revolution.—Ireland._ A most extraordinary conspiracy to kill the king and to overthrow the government has been detected.
corruptedadjectiveUS /kərˈʌptɪd/
containing errors or alterations
From this reading Whether his designs were always treasonable, or whether he was goaded on by a frantic desire of revenge for what he had suffered, certain it is that he corrupted some of the king's guards to fire at him in his carriage, from a cannon which always stands by the palace.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
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involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading This man had for many years been the object of suspicion, and had at different times been confined as a dangerous person.
designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Whether his designs were always treasonable, or whether he was goaded on by a frantic desire of revenge for what he had suffered, certain it is that he corrupted some of the king's guards to fire at him in his carriage, from a cannon which always stands by the palace.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Whether his designs were always treasonable, or whether he was goaded on by a frantic desire of revenge for what he had suffered, certain it is that he corrupted some of the king's guards to fire at him in his carriage, from a cannon which always stands by the palace.
Despard
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From this reading A certain Colonel Despard and a few soldiers were the only persons concerned.
Despard's
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detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
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unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading This man had for many years been the object of suspicion, and had at different times been confined as a dangerous person.
dispatchverbUS /dɪˈspætʃ/
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading If it missed, the others were to be ready to dispatch him with their swords.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading _Despard's Conspiracy.—Conduct of the Populace on that Occasion.— War.—The Question examined whether England is in Danger of a Revolution.—Ireland._ A most extraordinary conspiracy to kill the king and to overthrow the government has been detected.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading _Despard's Conspiracy.—Conduct of the Populace on that Occasion.— War.—The Question examined whether England is in Danger of a Revolution.—Ireland._ A most extraordinary conspiracy to kill the king and to overthrow the government has been detected.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading _Despard's Conspiracy.—Conduct of the Populace on that Occasion.— War.—The Question examined whether England is in Danger of a Revolution.—Ireland._ A most extraordinary conspiracy to kill the king and to overthrow the government has been detected.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A certain Colonel Despard and a few soldiers were the only persons concerned.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Whether his designs were always treasonable, or whether he was goaded on by a frantic desire of revenge for what he had suffered, certain it is that he corrupted some of the king's guards to fire at him in his carriage, from a cannon which always stands by the palace.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This man had for many years been the object of suspicion, and had at different times been confined as a dangerous person.
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading Whether his designs were always treasonable, or whether he was goaded on by a frantic desire of revenge for what he had suffered, certain it is that he corrupted some of the king's guards to fire at him in his carriage, from a cannon which always stands by the palace.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Whether his designs were always treasonable, or whether he was goaded on by a frantic desire of revenge for what he had suffered, certain it is that he corrupted some of the king's guards to fire at him in his carriage, from a cannon which always stands by the palace.
goadedadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊdɪd/
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Whether his designs were always treasonable, or whether he was goaded on by a frantic desire of revenge for what he had suffered, certain it is that he corrupted some of the king's guards to fire at him in his carriage, from a cannon which always stands by the palace.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading _Despard's Conspiracy.—Conduct of the Populace on that Occasion.— War.—The Question examined whether England is in Danger of a Revolution.—Ireland._ A most extraordinary conspiracy to kill the king and to overthrow the government has been detected.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Whether his designs were always treasonable, or whether he was goaded on by a frantic desire of revenge for what he had suffered, certain it is that he corrupted some of the king's guards to fire at him in his carriage, from a cannon which always stands by the palace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This man had for many years been the object of suspicion, and had at different times been confined as a dangerous person.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Despard's Conspiracy.—Conduct of the Populace on that Occasion.— War.—The Question examined whether England is in Danger of a Revolution.—Ireland._ A most extraordinary conspiracy to kill the king and to overthrow the government has been detected.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whether his designs were always treasonable, or whether he was goaded on by a frantic desire of revenge for what he had suffered, certain it is that he corrupted some of the king's guards to fire at him in his carriage, from a cannon which always stands by the palace.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Whether his designs were always treasonable, or whether he was goaded on by a frantic desire of revenge for what he had suffered, certain it is that he corrupted some of the king's guards to fire at him in his carriage, from a cannon which always stands by the palace.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Whether his designs were always treasonable, or whether he was goaded on by a frantic desire of revenge for what he had suffered, certain it is that he corrupted some of the king's guards to fire at him in his carriage, from a cannon which always stands by the palace.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it missed, the others were to be ready to dispatch him with their swords.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Despard's Conspiracy.—Conduct of the Populace on that Occasion.— War.—The Question examined whether England is in Danger of a Revolution.—Ireland._ A most extraordinary conspiracy to kill the king and to overthrow the government has been detected.
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 _Despard's Conspiracy.—Conduct of the Populace on that Occasion.— War.—The Question examined whether England is in Danger of a Revolution.—Ireland._ A most extraordinary conspiracy to kill the king and to overthrow the government has been detected.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Despard's Conspiracy.—Conduct of the Populace on that Occasion.— War.—The Question examined whether England is in Danger of a Revolution.—Ireland._ A most extraordinary conspiracy to kill the king and to overthrow the government has been detected.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whether his designs were always treasonable, or whether he was goaded on by a frantic desire of revenge for what he had suffered, certain it is that he corrupted some of the king's guards to fire at him in his carriage, from a cannon which always stands by the palace.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading _Despard's Conspiracy.—Conduct of the Populace on that Occasion.— War.—The Question examined whether England is in Danger of a Revolution.—Ireland._ A most extraordinary conspiracy to kill the king and to overthrow the government has been detected.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading _Despard's Conspiracy.—Conduct of the Populace on that Occasion.— War.—The Question examined whether England is in Danger of a Revolution.—Ireland._ A most extraordinary conspiracy to kill the king and to overthrow the government has been detected.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Whether his designs were always treasonable, or whether he was goaded on by a frantic desire of revenge for what he had suffered, certain it is that he corrupted some of the king's guards to fire at him in his carriage, from a cannon which always stands by the palace.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This man had for many years been the object of suspicion, and had at different times been confined as a dangerous person.
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 This man had for many years been the object of suspicion, and had at different times been confined as a dangerous person.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading If it missed, the others were to be ready to dispatch him with their swords.
used to form the superlative
From this reading _Despard's Conspiracy.—Conduct of the Populace on that Occasion.— War.—The Question examined whether England is in Danger of a Revolution.—Ireland._ A most extraordinary conspiracy to kill the king and to overthrow the government has been detected.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading This man had for many years been the object of suspicion, and had at different times been confined as a dangerous person.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading _Despard's Conspiracy.—Conduct of the Populace on that Occasion.— War.—The Question examined whether England is in Danger of a Revolution.—Ireland._ A most extraordinary conspiracy to kill the king and to overthrow the government has been detected.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Despard's Conspiracy.—Conduct of the Populace on that Occasion.— War.—The Question examined whether England is in Danger of a Revolution.—Ireland._ A most extraordinary conspiracy to kill the king and to overthrow the government has been detected.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Despard's Conspiracy.—Conduct of the Populace on that Occasion.— War.—The Question examined whether England is in Danger of a Revolution.—Ireland._ A most extraordinary conspiracy to kill the king and to overthrow the government has been detected.
and nothing more
From this reading A certain Colonel Despard and a few soldiers were the only persons concerned.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether his designs were always treasonable, or whether he was goaded on by a frantic desire of revenge for what he had suffered, certain it is that he corrupted some of the king's guards to fire at him in his carriage, from a cannon which always stands by the palace.
others
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From this reading If it missed, the others were to be ready to dispatch him with their swords.
overthrownounUS /ˈoʊvərθroʊ/
the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
From this reading _Despard's Conspiracy.—Conduct of the Populace on that Occasion.— War.—The Question examined whether England is in Danger of a Revolution.—Ireland._ A most extraordinary conspiracy to kill the king and to overthrow the government has been detected.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Whether his designs were always treasonable, or whether he was goaded on by a frantic desire of revenge for what he had suffered, certain it is that he corrupted some of the king's guards to fire at him in his carriage, from a cannon which always stands by the palace.
a human being
From this reading This man had for many years been the object of suspicion, and had at different times been confined as a dangerous person.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading A certain Colonel Despard and a few soldiers were the only persons concerned.
PopulacenounUS /ˈpɑːpjələs/
people in general considered as a whole
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challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading _Despard's Conspiracy.—Conduct of the Populace on that Occasion.— War.—The Question examined whether England is in Danger of a Revolution.—Ireland._ A most extraordinary conspiracy to kill the king and to overthrow the government has been detected.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading If it missed, the others were to be ready to dispatch him with their swords.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading Whether his designs were always treasonable, or whether he was goaded on by a frantic desire of revenge for what he had suffered, certain it is that he corrupted some of the king's guards to fire at him in his carriage, from a cannon which always stands by the palace.
RevolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading _Despard's Conspiracy.—Conduct of the Populace on that Occasion.— War.—The Question examined whether England is in Danger of a Revolution.—Ireland._ A most extraordinary conspiracy to kill the king and to overthrow the government has been detected.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading A certain Colonel Despard and a few soldiers were the only persons concerned.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Whether his designs were always treasonable, or whether he was goaded on by a frantic desire of revenge for what he had suffered, certain it is that he corrupted some of the king's guards to fire at him in his carriage, from a cannon which always stands by the palace.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading Whether his designs were always treasonable, or whether he was goaded on by a frantic desire of revenge for what he had suffered, certain it is that he corrupted some of the king's guards to fire at him in his carriage, from a cannon which always stands by the palace.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Whether his designs were always treasonable, or whether he was goaded on by a frantic desire of revenge for what he had suffered, certain it is that he corrupted some of the king's guards to fire at him in his carriage, from a cannon which always stands by the palace.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading This man had for many years been the object of suspicion, and had at different times been confined as a dangerous person.
swordsnounUS /sɔːrdz/
plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading If it missed, the others were to be ready to dispatch him with their swords.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Despard's Conspiracy.—Conduct of the Populace on that Occasion.— War.—The Question examined whether England is in Danger of a Revolution.—Ireland._ A most extraordinary conspiracy to kill the king and to overthrow the government has been detected.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Despard's Conspiracy.—Conduct of the Populace on that Occasion.— War.—The Question examined whether England is in Danger of a Revolution.—Ireland._ A most extraordinary conspiracy to kill the king and to overthrow the government has been detected.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading If it missed, the others were to be ready to dispatch him with their swords.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This man had for many years been the object of suspicion, and had at different times been confined as a dangerous person.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading This man had for many years been the object of suspicion, and had at different times been confined as a dangerous person.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Despard's Conspiracy.—Conduct of the Populace on that Occasion.— War.—The Question examined whether England is in Danger of a Revolution.—Ireland._ A most extraordinary conspiracy to kill the king and to overthrow the government has been detected.
treasonableadjective
having the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor
From this reading Whether his designs were always treasonable, or whether he was goaded on by a frantic desire of revenge for what he had suffered, certain it is that he corrupted some of the king's guards to fire at him in his carriage, from a cannon which always stands by the palace.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading _Despard's Conspiracy.—Conduct of the Populace on that Occasion.— War.—The Question examined whether England is in Danger of a Revolution.—Ireland._ A most extraordinary conspiracy to kill the king and to overthrow the government has been detected.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whether his designs were always treasonable, or whether he was goaded on by a frantic desire of revenge for what he had suffered, certain it is that he corrupted some of the king's guards to fire at him in his carriage, from a cannon which always stands by the palace.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A certain Colonel Despard and a few soldiers were the only persons concerned.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Whether his designs were always treasonable, or whether he was goaded on by a frantic desire of revenge for what he had suffered, certain it is that he corrupted some of the king's guards to fire at him in his carriage, from a cannon which always stands by the palace.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading _Despard's Conspiracy.—Conduct of the Populace on that Occasion.— War.—The Question examined whether England is in Danger of a Revolution.—Ireland._ A most extraordinary conspiracy to kill the king and to overthrow the government has been detected.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Whether his designs were always treasonable, or whether he was goaded on by a frantic desire of revenge for what he had suffered, certain it is that he corrupted some of the king's guards to fire at him in his carriage, from a cannon which always stands by the palace.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If it missed, the others were to be ready to dispatch him with their swords.
a late time of life
From this reading This man had for many years been the object of suspicion, and had at different times been confined as a dangerous person.
