aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He knew it wasn't so, and it troubled and vexed him to have such things laid to his charge; but how could he help it, and what single thing had he done to bring it about?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Marcy Gray had passed through the ordeal he so much dreaded, and was as well satisfied with the way he had come out of it as he had hoped to be.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Some people in Nashville believed that he had not only instigated but ordered the destruction of Beardsley's house and Shelby's, and that he could in like manner command the burning of any house in the settlement if he felt like it, and that was what he thought they would believe.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE FLEET.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Marcy Gray had passed through the ordeal he so much dreaded, and was as well satisfied with the way he had come out of it as he had hoped to be.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Marcy Gray had passed through the ordeal he so much dreaded, and was as well satisfied with the way he had come out of it as he had hoped to be.
Beardsley's
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From this reading Some people in Nashville believed that he had not only instigated but ordered the destruction of Beardsley's house and Shelby's, and that he could in like manner command the burning of any house in the settlement if he felt like it, and that was what he thought they would believe.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Some people in Nashville believed that he had not only instigated but ordered the destruction of Beardsley's house and Shelby's, and that he could in like manner command the burning of any house in the settlement if he felt like it, and that was what he thought they would believe.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Some people in Nashville believed that he had not only instigated but ordered the destruction of Beardsley's house and Shelby's, and that he could in like manner command the burning of any house in the settlement if he felt like it, and that was what he thought they would believe.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He knew it wasn't so, and it troubled and vexed him to have such things laid to his charge; but how could he help it, and what single thing had he done to bring it about?
the act of burning something
From this reading Some people in Nashville believed that he had not only instigated but ordered the destruction of Beardsley's house and Shelby's, and that he could in like manner command the burning of any house in the settlement if he felt like it, and that was what he thought they would believe.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of one thing he was certain: every person to whom he had spoken that morning was suspicious of him, but that was no more than he expected.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Of one thing he was certain: every person to whom he had spoken that morning was suspicious of him, but that was no more than he expected.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading He knew it wasn't so, and it troubled and vexed him to have such things laid to his charge; but how could he help it, and what single thing had he done to bring it about?
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Marcy Gray had passed through the ordeal he so much dreaded, and was as well satisfied with the way he had come out of it as he had hoped to be.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Some people in Nashville believed that he had not only instigated but ordered the destruction of Beardsley's house and Shelby's, and that he could in like manner command the burning of any house in the settlement if he felt like it, and that was what he thought they would believe.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Some people in Nashville believed that he had not only instigated but ordered the destruction of Beardsley's house and Shelby's, and that he could in like manner command the burning of any house in the settlement if he felt like it, and that was what he thought they would believe.
destructionnounUS /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading Some people in Nashville believed that he had not only instigated but ordered the destruction of Beardsley's house and Shelby's, and that he could in like manner command the burning of any house in the settlement if he felt like it, and that was what he thought they would believe.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He knew it wasn't so, and it troubled and vexed him to have such things laid to his charge; but how could he help it, and what single thing had he done to bring it about?
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Marcy Gray had passed through the ordeal he so much dreaded, and was as well satisfied with the way he had come out of it as he had hoped to be.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Of one thing he was certain: every person to whom he had spoken that morning was suspicious of him, but that was no more than he expected.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Of one thing he was certain: every person to whom he had spoken that morning was suspicious of him, but that was no more than he expected.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Some people in Nashville believed that he had not only instigated but ordered the destruction of Beardsley's house and Shelby's, and that he could in like manner command the burning of any house in the settlement if he felt like it, and that was what he thought they would believe.
FLEETnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE FLEET.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Marcy Gray had passed through the ordeal he so much dreaded, and was as well satisfied with the way he had come out of it as he had hoped to be.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Marcy Gray had passed through the ordeal he so much dreaded, and was as well satisfied with the way he had come out of it as he had hoped to be.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He knew it wasn't so, and it troubled and vexed him to have such things laid to his charge; but how could he help it, and what single thing had he done to bring it about?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Marcy Gray had passed through the ordeal he so much dreaded, and was as well satisfied with the way he had come out of it as he had hoped to be.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He knew it wasn't so, and it troubled and vexed him to have such things laid to his charge; but how could he help it, and what single thing had he done to bring it about?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Of one thing he was certain: every person to whom he had spoken that morning was suspicious of him, but that was no more than he expected.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He knew it wasn't so, and it troubled and vexed him to have such things laid to his charge; but how could he help it, and what single thing had he done to bring it about?
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Marcy Gray had passed through the ordeal he so much dreaded, and was as well satisfied with the way he had come out of it as he had hoped to be.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Some people in Nashville believed that he had not only instigated but ordered the destruction of Beardsley's house and Shelby's, and that he could in like manner command the burning of any house in the settlement if he felt like it, and that was what he thought they would believe.
how
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From this reading He knew it wasn't so, and it troubled and vexed him to have such things laid to his charge; but how could he help it, and what single thing had he done to bring it about?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Some people in Nashville believed that he had not only instigated but ordered the destruction of Beardsley's house and Shelby's, and that he could in like manner command the burning of any house in the settlement if he felt like it, and that was what he thought they would believe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some people in Nashville believed that he had not only instigated but ordered the destruction of Beardsley's house and Shelby's, and that he could in like manner command the burning of any house in the settlement if he felt like it, and that was what he thought they would believe.
instigatedverbUS /ˈɪnstəɡeɪtɪd/
past form of “instigate” — provoke or stir up
From this reading Some people in Nashville believed that he had not only instigated but ordered the destruction of Beardsley's house and Shelby's, and that he could in like manner command the burning of any house in the settlement if he felt like it, and that was what he thought they would believe.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Marcy Gray had passed through the ordeal he so much dreaded, and was as well satisfied with the way he had come out of it as he had hoped to be.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew it wasn't so, and it troubled and vexed him to have such things laid to his charge; but how could he help it, and what single thing had he done to bring it about?
set down according to a plan
From this reading He knew it wasn't so, and it troubled and vexed him to have such things laid to his charge; but how could he help it, and what single thing had he done to bring it about?
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Some people in Nashville believed that he had not only instigated but ordered the destruction of Beardsley's house and Shelby's, and that he could in like manner command the burning of any house in the settlement if he felt like it, and that was what he thought they would believe.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Some people in Nashville believed that he had not only instigated but ordered the destruction of Beardsley's house and Shelby's, and that he could in like manner command the burning of any house in the settlement if he felt like it, and that was what he thought they would believe.
Marcy
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From this reading Marcy Gray had passed through the ordeal he so much dreaded, and was as well satisfied with the way he had come out of it as he had hoped to be.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Of one thing he was certain: every person to whom he had spoken that morning was suspicious of him, but that was no more than he expected.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Of one thing he was certain: every person to whom he had spoken that morning was suspicious of him, but that was no more than he expected.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Marcy Gray had passed through the ordeal he so much dreaded, and was as well satisfied with the way he had come out of it as he had hoped to be.
NashvillenounUS /ˈnæʃvɪl/
capital of the state of Tennessee; located in the north central part of the state on the Cumberland River; known for country music
From this reading Some people in Nashville believed that he had not only instigated but ordered the destruction of Beardsley's house and Shelby's, and that he could in like manner command the burning of any house in the settlement if he felt like it, and that was what he thought they would believe.
not any; not one
From this reading Of one thing he was certain: every person to whom he had spoken that morning was suspicious of him, but that was no more than he expected.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Some people in Nashville believed that he had not only instigated but ordered the destruction of Beardsley's house and Shelby's, and that he could in like manner command the burning of any house in the settlement if he felt like it, and that was what he thought they would believe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE FLEET.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Of one thing he was certain: every person to whom he had spoken that morning was suspicious of him, but that was no more than he expected.
and nothing more
From this reading Some people in Nashville believed that he had not only instigated but ordered the destruction of Beardsley's house and Shelby's, and that he could in like manner command the burning of any house in the settlement if he felt like it, and that was what he thought they would believe.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading Marcy Gray had passed through the ordeal he so much dreaded, and was as well satisfied with the way he had come out of it as he had hoped to be.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Some people in Nashville believed that he had not only instigated but ordered the destruction of Beardsley's house and Shelby's, and that he could in like manner command the burning of any house in the settlement if he felt like it, and that was what he thought they would believe.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Marcy Gray had passed through the ordeal he so much dreaded, and was as well satisfied with the way he had come out of it as he had hoped to be.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Marcy Gray had passed through the ordeal he so much dreaded, and was as well satisfied with the way he had come out of it as he had hoped to be.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Some people in Nashville believed that he had not only instigated but ordered the destruction of Beardsley's house and Shelby's, and that he could in like manner command the burning of any house in the settlement if he felt like it, and that was what he thought they would believe.
a human being
From this reading Of one thing he was certain: every person to whom he had spoken that morning was suspicious of him, but that was no more than he expected.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Marcy Gray had passed through the ordeal he so much dreaded, and was as well satisfied with the way he had come out of it as he had hoped to be.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading Some people in Nashville believed that he had not only instigated but ordered the destruction of Beardsley's house and Shelby's, and that he could in like manner command the burning of any house in the settlement if he felt like it, and that was what he thought they would believe.
Shelby's
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From this reading Some people in Nashville believed that he had not only instigated but ordered the destruction of Beardsley's house and Shelby's, and that he could in like manner command the burning of any house in the settlement if he felt like it, and that was what he thought they would believe.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading He knew it wasn't so, and it troubled and vexed him to have such things laid to his charge; but how could he help it, and what single thing had he done to bring it about?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Marcy Gray had passed through the ordeal he so much dreaded, and was as well satisfied with the way he had come out of it as he had hoped to be.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some people in Nashville believed that he had not only instigated but ordered the destruction of Beardsley's house and Shelby's, and that he could in like manner command the burning of any house in the settlement if he felt like it, and that was what he thought they would believe.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Of one thing he was certain: every person to whom he had spoken that morning was suspicious of him, but that was no more than he expected.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He knew it wasn't so, and it troubled and vexed him to have such things laid to his charge; but how could he help it, and what single thing had he done to bring it about?
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading Of one thing he was certain: every person to whom he had spoken that morning was suspicious of him, but that was no more than he expected.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Of one thing he was certain: every person to whom he had spoken that morning was suspicious of him, but that was no more than he expected.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of one thing he was certain: every person to whom he had spoken that morning was suspicious of him, but that was no more than he expected.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE FLEET.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some people in Nashville believed that he had not only instigated but ordered the destruction of Beardsley's house and Shelby's, and that he could in like manner command the burning of any house in the settlement if he felt like it, and that was what he thought they would believe.
a special situation
From this reading Of one thing he was certain: every person to whom he had spoken that morning was suspicious of him, but that was no more than he expected.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He knew it wasn't so, and it troubled and vexed him to have such things laid to his charge; but how could he help it, and what single thing had he done to bring it about?
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Some people in Nashville believed that he had not only instigated but ordered the destruction of Beardsley's house and Shelby's, and that he could in like manner command the burning of any house in the settlement if he felt like it, and that was what he thought they would believe.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Marcy Gray had passed through the ordeal he so much dreaded, and was as well satisfied with the way he had come out of it as he had hoped to be.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Marcy Gray had passed through the ordeal he so much dreaded, and was as well satisfied with the way he had come out of it as he had hoped to be.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading He knew it wasn't so, and it troubled and vexed him to have such things laid to his charge; but how could he help it, and what single thing had he done to bring it about?
vexedadjectiveUS /vekst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading He knew it wasn't so, and it troubled and vexed him to have such things laid to his charge; but how could he help it, and what single thing had he done to bring it about?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Marcy Gray had passed through the ordeal he so much dreaded, and was as well satisfied with the way he had come out of it as he had hoped to be.
wasn't
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From this reading He knew it wasn't so, and it troubled and vexed him to have such things laid to his charge; but how could he help it, and what single thing had he done to bring it about?
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Marcy Gray had passed through the ordeal he so much dreaded, and was as well satisfied with the way he had come out of it as he had hoped to be.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Marcy Gray had passed through the ordeal he so much dreaded, and was as well satisfied with the way he had come out of it as he had hoped to be.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Some people in Nashville believed that he had not only instigated but ordered the destruction of Beardsley's house and Shelby's, and that he could in like manner command the burning of any house in the settlement if he felt like it, and that was what he thought they would believe.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Of one thing he was certain: every person to whom he had spoken that morning was suspicious of him, but that was no more than he expected.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Marcy Gray had passed through the ordeal he so much dreaded, and was as well satisfied with the way he had come out of it as he had hoped to be.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Some people in Nashville believed that he had not only instigated but ordered the destruction of Beardsley's house and Shelby's, and that he could in like manner command the burning of any house in the settlement if he felt like it, and that was what he thought they would believe.
