adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The consul was a man of plain, unassuming manners, frank in his expressions, and strongly imbued with a sense of his rights, and the faith of his Government,--willing to take an active part in obtaining justice, and, a deadly opponent to wrong, regardless of the active hostility that surrounded him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading That gentleman immediately set about rendering every facility to relieve his immediate wants and further his business.
activeadjectiveUS /ˈæktɪv/
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading The consul was a man of plain, unassuming manners, frank in his expressions, and strongly imbued with a sense of his rights, and the faith of his Government,--willing to take an active part in obtaining justice, and, a deadly opponent to wrong, regardless of the active hostility that surrounded him.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After relating the incidents of his voyage, and the circumstances connected with Manuel's being dragged to prison,--“Can it be possible that the law is to be carried to such an extreme?” said he, giving vent to his feelings.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The consul was a man of plain, unassuming manners, frank in his expressions, and strongly imbued with a sense of his rights, and the faith of his Government,--willing to take an active part in obtaining justice, and, a deadly opponent to wrong, regardless of the active hostility that surrounded him.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE consul's office opened at nine o'clock,--the Captain, with his register-case and shipping papers under his arm, presented himself to Mr. Mathew, handed him his papers, and reported his condition.
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading THE consul's office opened at nine o'clock,--the Captain, with his register-case and shipping papers under his arm, presented himself to Mr. Mathew, handed him his papers, and reported his condition.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE consul's office opened at nine o'clock,--the Captain, with his register-case and shipping papers under his arm, presented himself to Mr. Mathew, handed him his papers, and reported his condition.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After relating the incidents of his voyage, and the circumstances connected with Manuel's being dragged to prison,--“Can it be possible that the law is to be carried to such an extreme?” said he, giving vent to his feelings.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading After relating the incidents of his voyage, and the circumstances connected with Manuel's being dragged to prison,--“Can it be possible that the law is to be carried to such an extreme?” said he, giving vent to his feelings.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading That gentleman immediately set about rendering every facility to relieve his immediate wants and further his business.
Canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading After relating the incidents of his voyage, and the circumstances connected with Manuel's being dragged to prison,--“Can it be possible that the law is to be carried to such an extreme?” said he, giving vent to his feelings.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE consul's office opened at nine o'clock,--the Captain, with his register-case and shipping papers under his arm, presented himself to Mr. Mathew, handed him his papers, and reported his condition.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading After relating the incidents of his voyage, and the circumstances connected with Manuel's being dragged to prison,--“Can it be possible that the law is to be carried to such an extreme?” said he, giving vent to his feelings.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading After relating the incidents of his voyage, and the circumstances connected with Manuel's being dragged to prison,--“Can it be possible that the law is to be carried to such an extreme?” said he, giving vent to his feelings.
conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/
a state at a particular time
From this reading THE consul's office opened at nine o'clock,--the Captain, with his register-case and shipping papers under his arm, presented himself to Mr. Mathew, handed him his papers, and reported his condition.
connectedadjectiveUS /kəˈnektɪd/
being joined in close association
From this reading After relating the incidents of his voyage, and the circumstances connected with Manuel's being dragged to prison,--“Can it be possible that the law is to be carried to such an extreme?” said he, giving vent to his feelings.
consulnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəl/
a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading The consul was a man of plain, unassuming manners, frank in his expressions, and strongly imbued with a sense of his rights, and the faith of his Government,--willing to take an active part in obtaining justice, and, a deadly opponent to wrong, regardless of the active hostility that surrounded him.
consul's
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From this reading THE consul's office opened at nine o'clock,--the Captain, with his register-case and shipping papers under his arm, presented himself to Mr. Mathew, handed him his papers, and reported his condition.
deadlyadjectiveUS /ˈdedli/
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading The consul was a man of plain, unassuming manners, frank in his expressions, and strongly imbued with a sense of his rights, and the faith of his Government,--willing to take an active part in obtaining justice, and, a deadly opponent to wrong, regardless of the active hostility that surrounded him.
draggedverbUS /dræɡd/
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading After relating the incidents of his voyage, and the circumstances connected with Manuel's being dragged to prison,--“Can it be possible that the law is to be carried to such an extreme?” said he, giving vent to his feelings.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading That gentleman immediately set about rendering every facility to relieve his immediate wants and further his business.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The consul was a man of plain, unassuming manners, frank in his expressions, and strongly imbued with a sense of his rights, and the faith of his Government,--willing to take an active part in obtaining justice, and, a deadly opponent to wrong, regardless of the active hostility that surrounded him.
extremeadjectiveUS /ekˈstriːm/
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading After relating the incidents of his voyage, and the circumstances connected with Manuel's being dragged to prison,--“Can it be possible that the law is to be carried to such an extreme?” said he, giving vent to his feelings.
facilitynounUS /fəˈsɪlɪti/
a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
From this reading That gentleman immediately set about rendering every facility to relieve his immediate wants and further his business.
faithnounUS /feɪθ/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading The consul was a man of plain, unassuming manners, frank in his expressions, and strongly imbued with a sense of his rights, and the faith of his Government,--willing to take an active part in obtaining justice, and, a deadly opponent to wrong, regardless of the active hostility that surrounded him.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading After relating the incidents of his voyage, and the circumstances connected with Manuel's being dragged to prison,--“Can it be possible that the law is to be carried to such an extreme?” said he, giving vent to his feelings.
frankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading The consul was a man of plain, unassuming manners, frank in his expressions, and strongly imbued with a sense of his rights, and the faith of his Government,--willing to take an active part in obtaining justice, and, a deadly opponent to wrong, regardless of the active hostility that surrounded him.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading That gentleman immediately set about rendering every facility to relieve his immediate wants and further his business.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading That gentleman immediately set about rendering every facility to relieve his immediate wants and further his business.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading After relating the incidents of his voyage, and the circumstances connected with Manuel's being dragged to prison,--“Can it be possible that the law is to be carried to such an extreme?” said he, giving vent to his feelings.
GovernmentnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənt/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The consul was a man of plain, unassuming manners, frank in his expressions, and strongly imbued with a sense of his rights, and the faith of his Government,--willing to take an active part in obtaining justice, and, a deadly opponent to wrong, regardless of the active hostility that surrounded him.
handedadjectiveUS /ˈhændəd/
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading THE consul's office opened at nine o'clock,--the Captain, with his register-case and shipping papers under his arm, presented himself to Mr. Mathew, handed him his papers, and reported his condition.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After relating the incidents of his voyage, and the circumstances connected with Manuel's being dragged to prison,--“Can it be possible that the law is to be carried to such an extreme?” said he, giving vent to his feelings.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE consul's office opened at nine o'clock,--the Captain, with his register-case and shipping papers under his arm, presented himself to Mr. Mathew, handed him his papers, and reported his condition.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE consul's office opened at nine o'clock,--the Captain, with his register-case and shipping papers under his arm, presented himself to Mr. Mathew, handed him his papers, and reported his condition.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE consul's office opened at nine o'clock,--the Captain, with his register-case and shipping papers under his arm, presented himself to Mr. Mathew, handed him his papers, and reported his condition.
hostilitynounUS /hɑːˈstɪləti/
a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition
From this reading The consul was a man of plain, unassuming manners, frank in his expressions, and strongly imbued with a sense of his rights, and the faith of his Government,--willing to take an active part in obtaining justice, and, a deadly opponent to wrong, regardless of the active hostility that surrounded him.
imbuedverbUS /ˌɪmˈbjuːd/
past form of “imbue” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading The consul was a man of plain, unassuming manners, frank in his expressions, and strongly imbued with a sense of his rights, and the faith of his Government,--willing to take an active part in obtaining justice, and, a deadly opponent to wrong, regardless of the active hostility that surrounded him.
immediateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːət/
of the present time and place
From this reading That gentleman immediately set about rendering every facility to relieve his immediate wants and further his business.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading That gentleman immediately set about rendering every facility to relieve his immediate wants and further his business.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The consul was a man of plain, unassuming manners, frank in his expressions, and strongly imbued with a sense of his rights, and the faith of his Government,--willing to take an active part in obtaining justice, and, a deadly opponent to wrong, regardless of the active hostility that surrounded him.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading After relating the incidents of his voyage, and the circumstances connected with Manuel's being dragged to prison,--“Can it be possible that the law is to be carried to such an extreme?” said he, giving vent to his feelings.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After relating the incidents of his voyage, and the circumstances connected with Manuel's being dragged to prison,--“Can it be possible that the law is to be carried to such an extreme?” said he, giving vent to his feelings.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After relating the incidents of his voyage, and the circumstances connected with Manuel's being dragged to prison,--“Can it be possible that the law is to be carried to such an extreme?” said he, giving vent to his feelings.
justicenounUS /ˈdʒʌstəs/
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading The consul was a man of plain, unassuming manners, frank in his expressions, and strongly imbued with a sense of his rights, and the faith of his Government,--willing to take an active part in obtaining justice, and, a deadly opponent to wrong, regardless of the active hostility that surrounded him.
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading After relating the incidents of his voyage, and the circumstances connected with Manuel's being dragged to prison,--“Can it be possible that the law is to be carried to such an extreme?” said he, giving vent to his feelings.
LAWSnounUS /lɔːz/
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading LAWS.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The consul was a man of plain, unassuming manners, frank in his expressions, and strongly imbued with a sense of his rights, and the faith of his Government,--willing to take an active part in obtaining justice, and, a deadly opponent to wrong, regardless of the active hostility that surrounded him.
mannersnounUS /ˈmænərz/
social deportment
From this reading The consul was a man of plain, unassuming manners, frank in his expressions, and strongly imbued with a sense of his rights, and the faith of his Government,--willing to take an active part in obtaining justice, and, a deadly opponent to wrong, regardless of the active hostility that surrounded him.
Manuel's
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From this reading After relating the incidents of his voyage, and the circumstances connected with Manuel's being dragged to prison,--“Can it be possible that the law is to be carried to such an extreme?” said he, giving vent to his feelings.
Mathew
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From this reading THE consul's office opened at nine o'clock,--the Captain, with his register-case and shipping papers under his arm, presented himself to Mr. Mathew, handed him his papers, and reported his condition.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE consul's office opened at nine o'clock,--the Captain, with his register-case and shipping papers under his arm, presented himself to Mr. Mathew, handed him his papers, and reported his condition.
ninenounUS /naɪn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading THE consul's office opened at nine o'clock,--the Captain, with his register-case and shipping papers under his arm, presented himself to Mr. Mathew, handed him his papers, and reported his condition.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading THE consul's office opened at nine o'clock,--the Captain, with his register-case and shipping papers under his arm, presented himself to Mr. Mathew, handed him his papers, and reported his condition.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading The consul was a man of plain, unassuming manners, frank in his expressions, and strongly imbued with a sense of his rights, and the faith of his Government,--willing to take an active part in obtaining justice, and, a deadly opponent to wrong, regardless of the active hostility that surrounded him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The consul was a man of plain, unassuming manners, frank in his expressions, and strongly imbued with a sense of his rights, and the faith of his Government,--willing to take an active part in obtaining justice, and, a deadly opponent to wrong, regardless of the active hostility that surrounded him.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading THE consul's office opened at nine o'clock,--the Captain, with his register-case and shipping papers under his arm, presented himself to Mr. Mathew, handed him his papers, and reported his condition.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading THE consul's office opened at nine o'clock,--the Captain, with his register-case and shipping papers under his arm, presented himself to Mr. Mathew, handed him his papers, and reported his condition.
opponentnounUS /əˈpoʊnənt/
a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading The consul was a man of plain, unassuming manners, frank in his expressions, and strongly imbued with a sense of his rights, and the faith of his Government,--willing to take an active part in obtaining justice, and, a deadly opponent to wrong, regardless of the active hostility that surrounded him.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading THE consul's office opened at nine o'clock,--the Captain, with his register-case and shipping papers under his arm, presented himself to Mr. Mathew, handed him his papers, and reported his condition.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The consul was a man of plain, unassuming manners, frank in his expressions, and strongly imbued with a sense of his rights, and the faith of his Government,--willing to take an active part in obtaining justice, and, a deadly opponent to wrong, regardless of the active hostility that surrounded him.
plainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The consul was a man of plain, unassuming manners, frank in his expressions, and strongly imbued with a sense of his rights, and the faith of his Government,--willing to take an active part in obtaining justice, and, a deadly opponent to wrong, regardless of the active hostility that surrounded him.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading After relating the incidents of his voyage, and the circumstances connected with Manuel's being dragged to prison,--“Can it be possible that the law is to be carried to such an extreme?” said he, giving vent to his feelings.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE consul's office opened at nine o'clock,--the Captain, with his register-case and shipping papers under his arm, presented himself to Mr. Mathew, handed him his papers, and reported his condition.
prisonnounUS /ˈprɪzən/
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading After relating the incidents of his voyage, and the circumstances connected with Manuel's being dragged to prison,--“Can it be possible that the law is to be carried to such an extreme?” said he, giving vent to his feelings.
regardlessadverbUS /rəˈɡɑːrdləs/
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
From this reading The consul was a man of plain, unassuming manners, frank in his expressions, and strongly imbued with a sense of his rights, and the faith of his Government,--willing to take an active part in obtaining justice, and, a deadly opponent to wrong, regardless of the active hostility that surrounded him.
register-case
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE consul's office opened at nine o'clock,--the Captain, with his register-case and shipping papers under his arm, presented himself to Mr. Mathew, handed him his papers, and reported his condition.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading After relating the incidents of his voyage, and the circumstances connected with Manuel's being dragged to prison,--“Can it be possible that the law is to be carried to such an extreme?” said he, giving vent to his feelings.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading That gentleman immediately set about rendering every facility to relieve his immediate wants and further his business.
renderingnounUS /ˈrendərɪŋ/
a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
From this reading That gentleman immediately set about rendering every facility to relieve his immediate wants and further his business.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading THE consul's office opened at nine o'clock,--the Captain, with his register-case and shipping papers under his arm, presented himself to Mr. Mathew, handed him his papers, and reported his condition.
rightsnounUS /raɪts/
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading The consul was a man of plain, unassuming manners, frank in his expressions, and strongly imbued with a sense of his rights, and the faith of his Government,--willing to take an active part in obtaining justice, and, a deadly opponent to wrong, regardless of the active hostility that surrounded him.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading After relating the incidents of his voyage, and the circumstances connected with Manuel's being dragged to prison,--“Can it be possible that the law is to be carried to such an extreme?” said he, giving vent to his feelings.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The consul was a man of plain, unassuming manners, frank in his expressions, and strongly imbued with a sense of his rights, and the faith of his Government,--willing to take an active part in obtaining justice, and, a deadly opponent to wrong, regardless of the active hostility that surrounded him.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading That gentleman immediately set about rendering every facility to relieve his immediate wants and further his business.
shippingnounUS /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials
From this reading THE consul's office opened at nine o'clock,--the Captain, with his register-case and shipping papers under his arm, presented himself to Mr. Mathew, handed him his papers, and reported his condition.
stronglyadverbUS /ˈstrɔːŋli/
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading The consul was a man of plain, unassuming manners, frank in his expressions, and strongly imbued with a sense of his rights, and the faith of his Government,--willing to take an active part in obtaining justice, and, a deadly opponent to wrong, regardless of the active hostility that surrounded him.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading After relating the incidents of his voyage, and the circumstances connected with Manuel's being dragged to prison,--“Can it be possible that the law is to be carried to such an extreme?” said he, giving vent to his feelings.
surroundedadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪd/
confined on all sides
From this reading The consul was a man of plain, unassuming manners, frank in his expressions, and strongly imbued with a sense of his rights, and the faith of his Government,--willing to take an active part in obtaining justice, and, a deadly opponent to wrong, regardless of the active hostility that surrounded him.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading The consul was a man of plain, unassuming manners, frank in his expressions, and strongly imbued with a sense of his rights, and the faith of his Government,--willing to take an active part in obtaining justice, and, a deadly opponent to wrong, regardless of the active hostility that surrounded him.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That gentleman immediately set about rendering every facility to relieve his immediate wants and further his business.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE consul's office opened at nine o'clock,--the Captain, with his register-case and shipping papers under his arm, presented himself to Mr. Mathew, handed him his papers, and reported his condition.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE consul's office opened at nine o'clock,--the Captain, with his register-case and shipping papers under his arm, presented himself to Mr. Mathew, handed him his papers, and reported his condition.
unassumingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈsuːmɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading The consul was a man of plain, unassuming manners, frank in his expressions, and strongly imbued with a sense of his rights, and the faith of his Government,--willing to take an active part in obtaining justice, and, a deadly opponent to wrong, regardless of the active hostility that surrounded him.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE consul's office opened at nine o'clock,--the Captain, with his register-case and shipping papers under his arm, presented himself to Mr. Mathew, handed him his papers, and reported his condition.
ventnounUS /vent/
a hole for the escape of gas or air
From this reading After relating the incidents of his voyage, and the circumstances connected with Manuel's being dragged to prison,--“Can it be possible that the law is to be carried to such an extreme?” said he, giving vent to his feelings.
voyagenounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒ/
an act of traveling by water
From this reading After relating the incidents of his voyage, and the circumstances connected with Manuel's being dragged to prison,--“Can it be possible that the law is to be carried to such an extreme?” said he, giving vent to his feelings.
wantsnounUS /wɑːnts/
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading That gentleman immediately set about rendering every facility to relieve his immediate wants and further his business.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The consul was a man of plain, unassuming manners, frank in his expressions, and strongly imbued with a sense of his rights, and the faith of his Government,--willing to take an active part in obtaining justice, and, a deadly opponent to wrong, regardless of the active hostility that surrounded him.
willingadjectiveUS /ˈwɪlɪŋ/
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading The consul was a man of plain, unassuming manners, frank in his expressions, and strongly imbued with a sense of his rights, and the faith of his Government,--willing to take an active part in obtaining justice, and, a deadly opponent to wrong, regardless of the active hostility that surrounded him.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE consul's office opened at nine o'clock,--the Captain, with his register-case and shipping papers under his arm, presented himself to Mr. Mathew, handed him his papers, and reported his condition.
wrongadjectiveUS /rɔːŋ/
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading The consul was a man of plain, unassuming manners, frank in his expressions, and strongly imbued with a sense of his rights, and the faith of his Government,--willing to take an active part in obtaining justice, and, a deadly opponent to wrong, regardless of the active hostility that surrounded him.
