1780
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From this reading June 9, 1780.
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From this reading June 9, 1780.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading The thunder of their vengeance has fallen upon Gin and Law--the two most inflammatory things in the Christian world.--We have a Coxheath and Warley of our own; Hyde Park has a grand encampment, with artillery, Park, &c.
bayonetnounUS /ˈbeɪənet/
a knife that can be fixed to the end of a rifle and used as a weapon
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
butt-end
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From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading The thunder of their vengeance has fallen upon Gin and Law--the two most inflammatory things in the Christian world.--We have a Coxheath and Warley of our own; Hyde Park has a grand encampment, with artillery, Park, &c.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Shall we call it a judgement?--or what shall we call it?
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading The thunder of their vengeance has fallen upon Gin and Law--the two most inflammatory things in the Christian world.--We have a Coxheath and Warley of our own; Hyde Park has a grand encampment, with artillery, Park, &c.
cockadenoun
an ornament (such as a knot of ribbon or a rosette) usually worn on the hat
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
conquestnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/
the act of conquering
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
Coxheath
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From this reading The thunder of their vengeance has fallen upon Gin and Law--the two most inflammatory things in the Christian world.--We have a Coxheath and Warley of our own; Hyde Park has a grand encampment, with artillery, Park, &c.
dearly loved
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
decentlyadverbUS /ˈdiːsəntli/
in a decent manner
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
distillernounUS /dɪˈstɪlər/
someone who distills alcoholic liquors
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
employmentsnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənts/
plural of “employment” — the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
encampmentnounUS /ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt/
a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
From this reading The thunder of their vengeance has fallen upon Gin and Law--the two most inflammatory things in the Christian world.--We have a Coxheath and Warley of our own; Hyde Park has a grand encampment, with artillery, Park, &c.
ESQnoun
a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name
From this reading TO J---- S----, ESQ.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
apart from; not including
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
four-score
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From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
GinnounUS /dʒɪn/
strong liquor flavored with juniper berries
From this reading The thunder of their vengeance has fallen upon Gin and Law--the two most inflammatory things in the Christian world.--We have a Coxheath and Warley of our own; Hyde Park has a grand encampment, with artillery, Park, &c.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The thunder of their vengeance has fallen upon Gin and Law--the two most inflammatory things in the Christian world.--We have a Coxheath and Warley of our own; Hyde Park has a grand encampment, with artillery, Park, &c.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
highest in quality
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
HAPPILYadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
Holborn-bridge
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From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
ten 10s
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
Hyde
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From this reading The thunder of their vengeance has fallen upon Gin and Law--the two most inflammatory things in the Christian world.--We have a Coxheath and Warley of our own; Hyde Park has a grand encampment, with artillery, Park, &c.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
inflammatoryadjectiveUS /ɪnˈflæmətɔːri/
characterized or caused by inflammation
From this reading The thunder of their vengeance has fallen upon Gin and Law--the two most inflammatory things in the Christian world.--We have a Coxheath and Warley of our own; Hyde Park has a grand encampment, with artillery, Park, &c.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Shall we call it a judgement?--or what shall we call it?
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading TO J---- S----, ESQ.
judgementnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision
From this reading Shall we call it a judgement?--or what shall we call it?
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading June 9, 1780.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
Langdale's
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From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
immediately past
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading The thunder of their vengeance has fallen upon Gin and Law--the two most inflammatory things in the Christian world.--We have a Coxheath and Warley of our own; Hyde Park has a grand encampment, with artillery, Park, &c.
librariesnounUS /ˈlaɪbreriːz/
plural of “library” — a room where books are kept
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
lossesnounUS /ˈlɔːsəz/
something lost (especially money lost at gambling)
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
the force of workers available
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The thunder of their vengeance has fallen upon Gin and Law--the two most inflammatory things in the Christian world.--We have a Coxheath and Warley of our own; Hyde Park has a grand encampment, with artillery, Park, &c.
a form of address for a man
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
on one occasion
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The thunder of their vengeance has fallen upon Gin and Law--the two most inflammatory things in the Christian world.--We have a Coxheath and Warley of our own; Hyde Park has a grand encampment, with artillery, Park, &c.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The thunder of their vengeance has fallen upon Gin and Law--the two most inflammatory things in the Christian world.--We have a Coxheath and Warley of our own; Hyde Park has a grand encampment, with artillery, Park, &c.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading The thunder of their vengeance has fallen upon Gin and Law--the two most inflammatory things in the Christian world.--We have a Coxheath and Warley of our own; Hyde Park has a grand encampment, with artillery, Park, &c.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
reformersnounUS /rɪˈfɔːrmərz/
plural of “reformer” — a disputant who advocates reform
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading TO J---- S----, ESQ.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Shall we call it a judgement?--or what shall we call it?
term of address for a man
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
subsideverbUS /səbˈsaɪd/
wear off or die down
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
in or at that place or location
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The thunder of their vengeance has fallen upon Gin and Law--the two most inflammatory things in the Christian world.--We have a Coxheath and Warley of our own; Hyde Park has a grand encampment, with artillery, Park, &c.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading The thunder of their vengeance has fallen upon Gin and Law--the two most inflammatory things in the Christian world.--We have a Coxheath and Warley of our own; Hyde Park has a grand encampment, with artillery, Park, &c.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO J---- S----, ESQ.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The thunder of their vengeance has fallen upon Gin and Law--the two most inflammatory things in the Christian world.--We have a Coxheath and Warley of our own; Hyde Park has a grand encampment, with artillery, Park, &c.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
vengeancenounUS /ˈvendʒəns/
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading The thunder of their vengeance has fallen upon Gin and Law--the two most inflammatory things in the Christian world.--We have a Coxheath and Warley of our own; Hyde Park has a grand encampment, with artillery, Park, &c.
Warley
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From this reading The thunder of their vengeance has fallen upon Gin and Law--the two most inflammatory things in the Christian world.--We have a Coxheath and Warley of our own; Hyde Park has a grand encampment, with artillery, Park, &c.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Shall we call it a judgement?--or what shall we call it?
be dressed in
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Shall we call it a judgement?--or what shall we call it?
at the time that
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The thunder of their vengeance has fallen upon Gin and Law--the two most inflammatory things in the Christian world.--We have a Coxheath and Warley of our own; Hyde Park has a grand encampment, with artillery, Park, &c.
writingsnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading DEAR SIR, HAPPILY for us, the tumult begins to subside:--last night much was threatened, but nothing done--except in the early part of the evening, when about four-score or an hundred of the reformers got decently knocked on the head;--they were half killed by Mr. Langdale’s spirits--so fell an easy conquest to the bayonet and butt-end.--There are about fifty taken prisoners--and not a blue cockade to be seen:--the streets once more wear the face of peace--and men seem once more to resume their accustomed employments.--The greatest losses have fallen upon the great distiller near Holborn-bridge, and Lord M----; the former, alas! has lost his whole fortune;--the latter, the greatest and best collection of manuscript writings, with one of the finest libraries in the kingdom.
