Chapter II

the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery)

From this reading The descriptions so often given of the misery of the agricultural laborers and the oppression of the ruling class from the beginning of the nineteenth century up to the abolition of the Corn Laws may be correct as applied to certain parts of the kingdom; but, in the case of Devonshire at all events, they are, it would appear, very far from the truth.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading The period more particularly in question, including the decade known as "the hungry 'forties," is precisely the period with which these elders of ours were most closely acquainted; and, though we occasionally heard of disturbances called "bread riots" as having occurred in Exeter and Plymouth, no hint reached us of such outbreaks having ever taken place in the country, or of any distress or temper which was calculated to provoke protests of any sort or kind against the established order.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The period more particularly in question, including the decade known as "the hungry 'forties," is precisely the period with which these elders of ours were most closely acquainted; and, though we occasionally heard of disturbances called "bread riots" as having occurred in Exeter and Plymouth, no hint reached us of such outbreaks having ever taken place in the country, or of any distress or temper which was calculated to provoke protests of any sort or kind against the established order.

relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming

From this reading The descriptions so often given of the misery of the agricultural laborers and the oppression of the ruling class from the beginning of the nineteenth century up to the abolition of the Corn Laws may be correct as applied to certain parts of the kingdom; but, in the case of Devonshire at all events, they are, it would appear, very far from the truth.

equally

From this reading On the contrary, between the rural poor and the old-fashioned landed aristocracy, lay and clerical alike, the relations were not only amicable, but very often confidential also.

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

From this reading The descriptions so often given of the misery of the agricultural laborers and the oppression of the ruling class from the beginning of the nineteenth century up to the abolition of the Corn Laws may be correct as applied to certain parts of the kingdom; but, in the case of Devonshire at all events, they are, it would appear, very far from the truth.

past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to

From this reading THE TWO NATIONS The Rural Poor of Devonshire--The Old Landed Families--An Ecclesiastical Magnate Our impressions of the cottagers, to which I have just alluded--and for us the cottagers represented the people of England generally--were not, it is true, derived from our own scientific investigations; they were derived from the conversation of our elders.

in addition

From this reading On the contrary, between the rural poor and the old-fashioned landed aristocracy, lay and clerical alike, the relations were not only amicable, but very often confidential also.

characterized by friendship and good will

From this reading On the contrary, between the rural poor and the old-fashioned landed aristocracy, lay and clerical alike, the relations were not only amicable, but very often confidential also.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE TWO NATIONS The Rural Poor of Devonshire--The Old Landed Families--An Ecclesiastical Magnate Our impressions of the cottagers, to which I have just alluded--and for us the cottagers represented the people of England generally--were not, it is true, derived from our own scientific investigations; they were derived from the conversation of our elders.

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

From this reading THE TWO NATIONS The Rural Poor of Devonshire--The Old Landed Families--An Ecclesiastical Magnate Our impressions of the cottagers, to which I have just alluded--and for us the cottagers represented the people of England generally--were not, it is true, derived from our own scientific investigations; they were derived from the conversation of our elders.

plural of “anecdote” — short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)

From this reading But the knowledge which these elders possessed as to the ways, the temper, and the conditions of the rural poor was intimate, and was constantly illustrated by anecdotes, to which we as children were never weary of listening.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The period more particularly in question, including the decade known as "the hungry 'forties," is precisely the period with which these elders of ours were most closely acquainted; and, though we occasionally heard of disturbances called "bread riots" as having occurred in Exeter and Plymouth, no hint reached us of such outbreaks having ever taken place in the country, or of any distress or temper which was calculated to provoke protests of any sort or kind against the established order.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The descriptions so often given of the misery of the agricultural laborers and the oppression of the ruling class from the beginning of the nineteenth century up to the abolition of the Corn Laws may be correct as applied to certain parts of the kingdom; but, in the case of Devonshire at all events, they are, it would appear, very far from the truth.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading The descriptions so often given of the misery of the agricultural laborers and the oppression of the ruling class from the beginning of the nineteenth century up to the abolition of the Corn Laws may be correct as applied to certain parts of the kingdom; but, in the case of Devonshire at all events, they are, it would appear, very far from the truth.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The descriptions so often given of the misery of the agricultural laborers and the oppression of the ruling class from the beginning of the nineteenth century up to the abolition of the Corn Laws may be correct as applied to certain parts of the kingdom; but, in the case of Devonshire at all events, they are, it would appear, very far from the truth.

a privileged class holding hereditary titles

From this reading On the contrary, between the rural poor and the old-fashioned landed aristocracy, lay and clerical alike, the relations were not only amicable, but very often confidential also.

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

From this reading But the knowledge which these elders possessed as to the ways, the temper, and the conditions of the rural poor was intimate, and was constantly illustrated by anecdotes, to which we as children were never weary of listening.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The descriptions so often given of the misery of the agricultural laborers and the oppression of the ruling class from the beginning of the nineteenth century up to the abolition of the Corn Laws may be correct as applied to certain parts of the kingdom; but, in the case of Devonshire at all events, they are, it would appear, very far from the truth.

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

From this reading The descriptions so often given of the misery of the agricultural laborers and the oppression of the ruling class from the beginning of the nineteenth century up to the abolition of the Corn Laws may be correct as applied to certain parts of the kingdom; but, in the case of Devonshire at all events, they are, it would appear, very far from the truth.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading The descriptions so often given of the misery of the agricultural laborers and the oppression of the ruling class from the beginning of the nineteenth century up to the abolition of the Corn Laws may be correct as applied to certain parts of the kingdom; but, in the case of Devonshire at all events, they are, it would appear, very far from the truth.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading On the contrary, between the rural poor and the old-fashioned landed aristocracy, lay and clerical alike, the relations were not only amicable, but very often confidential also.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading The period more particularly in question, including the decade known as "the hungry 'forties," is precisely the period with which these elders of ours were most closely acquainted; and, though we occasionally heard of disturbances called "bread riots" as having occurred in Exeter and Plymouth, no hint reached us of such outbreaks having ever taken place in the country, or of any distress or temper which was calculated to provoke protests of any sort or kind against the established order.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the knowledge which these elders possessed as to the ways, the temper, and the conditions of the rural poor was intimate, and was constantly illustrated by anecdotes, to which we as children were never weary of listening.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But the knowledge which these elders possessed as to the ways, the temper, and the conditions of the rural poor was intimate, and was constantly illustrated by anecdotes, to which we as children were never weary of listening.

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading The period more particularly in question, including the decade known as "the hungry 'forties," is precisely the period with which these elders of ours were most closely acquainted; and, though we occasionally heard of disturbances called "bread riots" as having occurred in Exeter and Plymouth, no hint reached us of such outbreaks having ever taken place in the country, or of any distress or temper which was calculated to provoke protests of any sort or kind against the established order.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The period more particularly in question, including the decade known as "the hungry 'forties," is precisely the period with which these elders of ours were most closely acquainted; and, though we occasionally heard of disturbances called "bread riots" as having occurred in Exeter and Plymouth, no hint reached us of such outbreaks having ever taken place in the country, or of any distress or temper which was calculated to provoke protests of any sort or kind against the established order.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The descriptions so often given of the misery of the agricultural laborers and the oppression of the ruling class from the beginning of the nineteenth century up to the abolition of the Corn Laws may be correct as applied to certain parts of the kingdom; but, in the case of Devonshire at all events, they are, it would appear, very far from the truth.

a period of 100 years

From this reading The descriptions so often given of the misery of the agricultural laborers and the oppression of the ruling class from the beginning of the nineteenth century up to the abolition of the Corn Laws may be correct as applied to certain parts of the kingdom; but, in the case of Devonshire at all events, they are, it would appear, very far from the truth.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The descriptions so often given of the misery of the agricultural laborers and the oppression of the ruling class from the beginning of the nineteenth century up to the abolition of the Corn Laws may be correct as applied to certain parts of the kingdom; but, in the case of Devonshire at all events, they are, it would appear, very far from the truth.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading But the knowledge which these elders possessed as to the ways, the temper, and the conditions of the rural poor was intimate, and was constantly illustrated by anecdotes, to which we as children were never weary of listening.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading The descriptions so often given of the misery of the agricultural laborers and the oppression of the ruling class from the beginning of the nineteenth century up to the abolition of the Corn Laws may be correct as applied to certain parts of the kingdom; but, in the case of Devonshire at all events, they are, it would appear, very far from the truth.

of or relating to clerks

From this reading On the contrary, between the rural poor and the old-fashioned landed aristocracy, lay and clerical alike, the relations were not only amicable, but very often confidential also.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading The period more particularly in question, including the decade known as "the hungry 'forties," is precisely the period with which these elders of ours were most closely acquainted; and, though we occasionally heard of disturbances called "bread riots" as having occurred in Exeter and Plymouth, no hint reached us of such outbreaks having ever taken place in the country, or of any distress or temper which was calculated to provoke protests of any sort or kind against the established order.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading But the knowledge which these elders possessed as to the ways, the temper, and the conditions of the rural poor was intimate, and was constantly illustrated by anecdotes, to which we as children were never weary of listening.

entrusted with private information and the confidence of another

From this reading On the contrary, between the rural poor and the old-fashioned landed aristocracy, lay and clerical alike, the relations were not only amicable, but very often confidential also.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading But the knowledge which these elders possessed as to the ways, the temper, and the conditions of the rural poor was intimate, and was constantly illustrated by anecdotes, to which we as children were never weary of listening.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading On the contrary, between the rural poor and the old-fashioned landed aristocracy, lay and clerical alike, the relations were not only amicable, but very often confidential also.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading THE TWO NATIONS The Rural Poor of Devonshire--The Old Landed Families--An Ecclesiastical Magnate Our impressions of the cottagers, to which I have just alluded--and for us the cottagers represented the people of England generally--were not, it is true, derived from our own scientific investigations; they were derived from the conversation of our elders.

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading The descriptions so often given of the misery of the agricultural laborers and the oppression of the ruling class from the beginning of the nineteenth century up to the abolition of the Corn Laws may be correct as applied to certain parts of the kingdom; but, in the case of Devonshire at all events, they are, it would appear, very far from the truth.

make right or correct

From this reading The descriptions so often given of the misery of the agricultural laborers and the oppression of the ruling class from the beginning of the nineteenth century up to the abolition of the Corn Laws may be correct as applied to certain parts of the kingdom; but, in the case of Devonshire at all events, they are, it would appear, very far from the truth.

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From this reading THE TWO NATIONS The Rural Poor of Devonshire--The Old Landed Families--An Ecclesiastical Magnate Our impressions of the cottagers, to which I have just alluded--and for us the cottagers represented the people of England generally--were not, it is true, derived from our own scientific investigations; they were derived from the conversation of our elders.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The period more particularly in question, including the decade known as "the hungry 'forties," is precisely the period with which these elders of ours were most closely acquainted; and, though we occasionally heard of disturbances called "bread riots" as having occurred in Exeter and Plymouth, no hint reached us of such outbreaks having ever taken place in the country, or of any distress or temper which was calculated to provoke protests of any sort or kind against the established order.

a period of 10 years

From this reading The period more particularly in question, including the decade known as "the hungry 'forties," is precisely the period with which these elders of ours were most closely acquainted; and, though we occasionally heard of disturbances called "bread riots" as having occurred in Exeter and Plymouth, no hint reached us of such outbreaks having ever taken place in the country, or of any distress or temper which was calculated to provoke protests of any sort or kind against the established order.

formed or developed from something else; not original

From this reading THE TWO NATIONS The Rural Poor of Devonshire--The Old Landed Families--An Ecclesiastical Magnate Our impressions of the cottagers, to which I have just alluded--and for us the cottagers represented the people of England generally--were not, it is true, derived from our own scientific investigations; they were derived from the conversation of our elders.

plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words

From this reading The descriptions so often given of the misery of the agricultural laborers and the oppression of the ruling class from the beginning of the nineteenth century up to the abolition of the Corn Laws may be correct as applied to certain parts of the kingdom; but, in the case of Devonshire at all events, they are, it would appear, very far from the truth.

a county in southwestern England

From this reading THE TWO NATIONS The Rural Poor of Devonshire--The Old Landed Families--An Ecclesiastical Magnate Our impressions of the cottagers, to which I have just alluded--and for us the cottagers represented the people of England generally--were not, it is true, derived from our own scientific investigations; they were derived from the conversation of our elders.

psychological suffering

From this reading The period more particularly in question, including the decade known as "the hungry 'forties," is precisely the period with which these elders of ours were most closely acquainted; and, though we occasionally heard of disturbances called "bread riots" as having occurred in Exeter and Plymouth, no hint reached us of such outbreaks having ever taken place in the country, or of any distress or temper which was calculated to provoke protests of any sort or kind against the established order.

plural of “disturbance” — activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption

From this reading The period more particularly in question, including the decade known as "the hungry 'forties," is precisely the period with which these elders of ours were most closely acquainted; and, though we occasionally heard of disturbances called "bread riots" as having occurred in Exeter and Plymouth, no hint reached us of such outbreaks having ever taken place in the country, or of any distress or temper which was calculated to provoke protests of any sort or kind against the established order.

of or associated with a church (especially a Christian Church)

From this reading THE TWO NATIONS The Rural Poor of Devonshire--The Old Landed Families--An Ecclesiastical Magnate Our impressions of the cottagers, to which I have just alluded--and for us the cottagers represented the people of England generally--were not, it is true, derived from our own scientific investigations; they were derived from the conversation of our elders.

plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are

From this reading THE TWO NATIONS The Rural Poor of Devonshire--The Old Landed Families--An Ecclesiastical Magnate Our impressions of the cottagers, to which I have just alluded--and for us the cottagers represented the people of England generally--were not, it is true, derived from our own scientific investigations; they were derived from the conversation of our elders.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading THE TWO NATIONS The Rural Poor of Devonshire--The Old Landed Families--An Ecclesiastical Magnate Our impressions of the cottagers, to which I have just alluded--and for us the cottagers represented the people of England generally--were not, it is true, derived from our own scientific investigations; they were derived from the conversation of our elders.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading The period more particularly in question, including the decade known as "the hungry 'forties," is precisely the period with which these elders of ours were most closely acquainted; and, though we occasionally heard of disturbances called "bread riots" as having occurred in Exeter and Plymouth, no hint reached us of such outbreaks having ever taken place in the country, or of any distress or temper which was calculated to provoke protests of any sort or kind against the established order.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The descriptions so often given of the misery of the agricultural laborers and the oppression of the ruling class from the beginning of the nineteenth century up to the abolition of the Corn Laws may be correct as applied to certain parts of the kingdom; but, in the case of Devonshire at all events, they are, it would appear, very far from the truth.

at any time

From this reading The period more particularly in question, including the decade known as "the hungry 'forties," is precisely the period with which these elders of ours were most closely acquainted; and, though we occasionally heard of disturbances called "bread riots" as having occurred in Exeter and Plymouth, no hint reached us of such outbreaks having ever taken place in the country, or of any distress or temper which was calculated to provoke protests of any sort or kind against the established order.

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From this reading The period more particularly in question, including the decade known as "the hungry 'forties," is precisely the period with which these elders of ours were most closely acquainted; and, though we occasionally heard of disturbances called "bread riots" as having occurred in Exeter and Plymouth, no hint reached us of such outbreaks having ever taken place in the country, or of any distress or temper which was calculated to provoke protests of any sort or kind against the established order.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading THE TWO NATIONS The Rural Poor of Devonshire--The Old Landed Families--An Ecclesiastical Magnate Our impressions of the cottagers, to which I have just alluded--and for us the cottagers represented the people of England generally--were not, it is true, derived from our own scientific investigations; they were derived from the conversation of our elders.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The descriptions so often given of the misery of the agricultural laborers and the oppression of the ruling class from the beginning of the nineteenth century up to the abolition of the Corn Laws may be correct as applied to certain parts of the kingdom; but, in the case of Devonshire at all events, they are, it would appear, very far from the truth.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE TWO NATIONS The Rural Poor of Devonshire--The Old Landed Families--An Ecclesiastical Magnate Our impressions of the cottagers, to which I have just alluded--and for us the cottagers represented the people of England generally--were not, it is true, derived from our own scientific investigations; they were derived from the conversation of our elders.

the time of life between 40 and 50

From this reading The period more particularly in question, including the decade known as "the hungry 'forties," is precisely the period with which these elders of ours were most closely acquainted; and, though we occasionally heard of disturbances called "bread riots" as having occurred in Exeter and Plymouth, no hint reached us of such outbreaks having ever taken place in the country, or of any distress or temper which was calculated to provoke protests of any sort or kind against the established order.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE TWO NATIONS The Rural Poor of Devonshire--The Old Landed Families--An Ecclesiastical Magnate Our impressions of the cottagers, to which I have just alluded--and for us the cottagers represented the people of England generally--were not, it is true, derived from our own scientific investigations; they were derived from the conversation of our elders.

usually; as a rule

From this reading THE TWO NATIONS The Rural Poor of Devonshire--The Old Landed Families--An Ecclesiastical Magnate Our impressions of the cottagers, to which I have just alluded--and for us the cottagers represented the people of England generally--were not, it is true, derived from our own scientific investigations; they were derived from the conversation of our elders.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The descriptions so often given of the misery of the agricultural laborers and the oppression of the ruling class from the beginning of the nineteenth century up to the abolition of the Corn Laws may be correct as applied to certain parts of the kingdom; but, in the case of Devonshire at all events, they are, it would appear, very far from the truth.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE TWO NATIONS The Rural Poor of Devonshire--The Old Landed Families--An Ecclesiastical Magnate Our impressions of the cottagers, to which I have just alluded--and for us the cottagers represented the people of England generally--were not, it is true, derived from our own scientific investigations; they were derived from the conversation of our elders.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The period more particularly in question, including the decade known as "the hungry 'forties," is precisely the period with which these elders of ours were most closely acquainted; and, though we occasionally heard of disturbances called "bread riots" as having occurred in Exeter and Plymouth, no hint reached us of such outbreaks having ever taken place in the country, or of any distress or temper which was calculated to provoke protests of any sort or kind against the established order.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The period more particularly in question, including the decade known as "the hungry 'forties," is precisely the period with which these elders of ours were most closely acquainted; and, though we occasionally heard of disturbances called "bread riots" as having occurred in Exeter and Plymouth, no hint reached us of such outbreaks having ever taken place in the country, or of any distress or temper which was calculated to provoke protests of any sort or kind against the established order.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading The period more particularly in question, including the decade known as "the hungry 'forties," is precisely the period with which these elders of ours were most closely acquainted; and, though we occasionally heard of disturbances called "bread riots" as having occurred in Exeter and Plymouth, no hint reached us of such outbreaks having ever taken place in the country, or of any distress or temper which was calculated to provoke protests of any sort or kind against the established order.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading The period more particularly in question, including the decade known as "the hungry 'forties," is precisely the period with which these elders of ours were most closely acquainted; and, though we occasionally heard of disturbances called "bread riots" as having occurred in Exeter and Plymouth, no hint reached us of such outbreaks having ever taken place in the country, or of any distress or temper which was calculated to provoke protests of any sort or kind against the established order.

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

From this reading THE TWO NATIONS The Rural Poor of Devonshire--The Old Landed Families--An Ecclesiastical Magnate Our impressions of the cottagers, to which I have just alluded--and for us the cottagers represented the people of England generally--were not, it is true, derived from our own scientific investigations; they were derived from the conversation of our elders.

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading But the knowledge which these elders possessed as to the ways, the temper, and the conditions of the rural poor was intimate, and was constantly illustrated by anecdotes, to which we as children were never weary of listening.

plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading THE TWO NATIONS The Rural Poor of Devonshire--The Old Landed Families--An Ecclesiastical Magnate Our impressions of the cottagers, to which I have just alluded--and for us the cottagers represented the people of England generally--were not, it is true, derived from our own scientific investigations; they were derived from the conversation of our elders.

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

From this reading The descriptions so often given of the misery of the agricultural laborers and the oppression of the ruling class from the beginning of the nineteenth century up to the abolition of the Corn Laws may be correct as applied to certain parts of the kingdom; but, in the case of Devonshire at all events, they are, it would appear, very far from the truth.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading The period more particularly in question, including the decade known as "the hungry 'forties," is precisely the period with which these elders of ours were most closely acquainted; and, though we occasionally heard of disturbances called "bread riots" as having occurred in Exeter and Plymouth, no hint reached us of such outbreaks having ever taken place in the country, or of any distress or temper which was calculated to provoke protests of any sort or kind against the established order.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading But the knowledge which these elders possessed as to the ways, the temper, and the conditions of the rural poor was intimate, and was constantly illustrated by anecdotes, to which we as children were never weary of listening.

plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading THE TWO NATIONS The Rural Poor of Devonshire--The Old Landed Families--An Ecclesiastical Magnate Our impressions of the cottagers, to which I have just alluded--and for us the cottagers represented the people of England generally--were not, it is true, derived from our own scientific investigations; they were derived from the conversation of our elders.

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

From this reading THE TWO NATIONS The Rural Poor of Devonshire--The Old Landed Families--An Ecclesiastical Magnate Our impressions of the cottagers, to which I have just alluded--and for us the cottagers represented the people of England generally--were not, it is true, derived from our own scientific investigations; they were derived from the conversation of our elders.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE TWO NATIONS The Rural Poor of Devonshire--The Old Landed Families--An Ecclesiastical Magnate Our impressions of the cottagers, to which I have just alluded--and for us the cottagers represented the people of England generally--were not, it is true, derived from our own scientific investigations; they were derived from the conversation of our elders.

and nothing more

From this reading THE TWO NATIONS The Rural Poor of Devonshire--The Old Landed Families--An Ecclesiastical Magnate Our impressions of the cottagers, to which I have just alluded--and for us the cottagers represented the people of England generally--were not, it is true, derived from our own scientific investigations; they were derived from the conversation of our elders.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The period more particularly in question, including the decade known as "the hungry 'forties," is precisely the period with which these elders of ours were most closely acquainted; and, though we occasionally heard of disturbances called "bread riots" as having occurred in Exeter and Plymouth, no hint reached us of such outbreaks having ever taken place in the country, or of any distress or temper which was calculated to provoke protests of any sort or kind against the established order.

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading The descriptions so often given of the misery of the agricultural laborers and the oppression of the ruling class from the beginning of the nineteenth century up to the abolition of the Corn Laws may be correct as applied to certain parts of the kingdom; but, in the case of Devonshire at all events, they are, it would appear, very far from the truth.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading But the knowledge which these elders possessed as to the ways, the temper, and the conditions of the rural poor was intimate, and was constantly illustrated by anecdotes, to which we as children were never weary of listening.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The period more particularly in question, including the decade known as "the hungry 'forties," is precisely the period with which these elders of ours were most closely acquainted; and, though we occasionally heard of disturbances called "bread riots" as having occurred in Exeter and Plymouth, no hint reached us of such outbreaks having ever taken place in the country, or of any distress or temper which was calculated to provoke protests of any sort or kind against the established order.

plural of “laborer” — someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor

From this reading The descriptions so often given of the misery of the agricultural laborers and the oppression of the ruling class from the beginning of the nineteenth century up to the abolition of the Corn Laws may be correct as applied to certain parts of the kingdom; but, in the case of Devonshire at all events, they are, it would appear, very far from the truth.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading THE TWO NATIONS The Rural Poor of Devonshire--The Old Landed Families--An Ecclesiastical Magnate Our impressions of the cottagers, to which I have just alluded--and for us the cottagers represented the people of England generally--were not, it is true, derived from our own scientific investigations; they were derived from the conversation of our elders.

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 The descriptions so often given of the misery of the agricultural laborers and the oppression of the ruling class from the beginning of the nineteenth century up to the abolition of the Corn Laws may be correct as applied to certain parts of the kingdom; but, in the case of Devonshire at all events, they are, it would appear, very far from the truth.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading On the contrary, between the rural poor and the old-fashioned landed aristocracy, lay and clerical alike, the relations were not only amicable, but very often confidential also.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading But the knowledge which these elders possessed as to the ways, the temper, and the conditions of the rural poor was intimate, and was constantly illustrated by anecdotes, to which we as children were never weary of listening.

a very wealthy or powerful businessman

From this reading THE TWO NATIONS The Rural Poor of Devonshire--The Old Landed Families--An Ecclesiastical Magnate Our impressions of the cottagers, to which I have just alluded--and for us the cottagers represented the people of England generally--were not, it is true, derived from our own scientific investigations; they were derived from the conversation of our elders.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The descriptions so often given of the misery of the agricultural laborers and the oppression of the ruling class from the beginning of the nineteenth century up to the abolition of the Corn Laws may be correct as applied to certain parts of the kingdom; but, in the case of Devonshire at all events, they are, it would appear, very far from the truth.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading The descriptions so often given of the misery of the agricultural laborers and the oppression of the ruling class from the beginning of the nineteenth century up to the abolition of the Corn Laws may be correct as applied to certain parts of the kingdom; but, in the case of Devonshire at all events, they are, it would appear, very far from the truth.

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

From this reading The period more particularly in question, including the decade known as "the hungry 'forties," is precisely the period with which these elders of ours were most closely acquainted; and, though we occasionally heard of disturbances called "bread riots" as having occurred in Exeter and Plymouth, no hint reached us of such outbreaks having ever taken place in the country, or of any distress or temper which was calculated to provoke protests of any sort or kind against the established order.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The period more particularly in question, including the decade known as "the hungry 'forties," is precisely the period with which these elders of ours were most closely acquainted; and, though we occasionally heard of disturbances called "bread riots" as having occurred in Exeter and Plymouth, no hint reached us of such outbreaks having ever taken place in the country, or of any distress or temper which was calculated to provoke protests of any sort or kind against the established order.

plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading THE TWO NATIONS The Rural Poor of Devonshire--The Old Landed Families--An Ecclesiastical Magnate Our impressions of the cottagers, to which I have just alluded--and for us the cottagers represented the people of England generally--were not, it is true, derived from our own scientific investigations; they were derived from the conversation of our elders.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading But the knowledge which these elders possessed as to the ways, the temper, and the conditions of the rural poor was intimate, and was constantly illustrated by anecdotes, to which we as children were never weary of listening.

coming next after the eighteenth in position

From this reading The descriptions so often given of the misery of the agricultural laborers and the oppression of the ruling class from the beginning of the nineteenth century up to the abolition of the Corn Laws may be correct as applied to certain parts of the kingdom; but, in the case of Devonshire at all events, they are, it would appear, very far from the truth.

not any; not one

From this reading The period more particularly in question, including the decade known as "the hungry 'forties," is precisely the period with which these elders of ours were most closely acquainted; and, though we occasionally heard of disturbances called "bread riots" as having occurred in Exeter and Plymouth, no hint reached us of such outbreaks having ever taken place in the country, or of any distress or temper which was calculated to provoke protests of any sort or kind against the established order.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE TWO NATIONS The Rural Poor of Devonshire--The Old Landed Families--An Ecclesiastical Magnate Our impressions of the cottagers, to which I have just alluded--and for us the cottagers represented the people of England generally--were not, it is true, derived from our own scientific investigations; they were derived from the conversation of our elders.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading The period more particularly in question, including the decade known as "the hungry 'forties," is precisely the period with which these elders of ours were most closely acquainted; and, though we occasionally heard of disturbances called "bread riots" as having occurred in Exeter and Plymouth, no hint reached us of such outbreaks having ever taken place in the country, or of any distress or temper which was calculated to provoke protests of any sort or kind against the established order.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading The period more particularly in question, including the decade known as "the hungry 'forties," is precisely the period with which these elders of ours were most closely acquainted; and, though we occasionally heard of disturbances called "bread riots" as having occurred in Exeter and Plymouth, no hint reached us of such outbreaks having ever taken place in the country, or of any distress or temper which was calculated to provoke protests of any sort or kind against the established order.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TWO NATIONS The Rural Poor of Devonshire--The Old Landed Families--An Ecclesiastical Magnate Our impressions of the cottagers, to which I have just alluded--and for us the cottagers represented the people of England generally--were not, it is true, derived from our own scientific investigations; they were derived from the conversation of our elders.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The descriptions so often given of the misery of the agricultural laborers and the oppression of the ruling class from the beginning of the nineteenth century up to the abolition of the Corn Laws may be correct as applied to certain parts of the kingdom; but, in the case of Devonshire at all events, they are, it would appear, very far from the truth.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE TWO NATIONS The Rural Poor of Devonshire--The Old Landed Families--An Ecclesiastical Magnate Our impressions of the cottagers, to which I have just alluded--and for us the cottagers represented the people of England generally--were not, it is true, derived from our own scientific investigations; they were derived from the conversation of our elders.

out of fashion

From this reading On the contrary, between the rural poor and the old-fashioned landed aristocracy, lay and clerical alike, the relations were not only amicable, but very often confidential also.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the contrary, between the rural poor and the old-fashioned landed aristocracy, lay and clerical alike, the relations were not only amicable, but very often confidential also.

and nothing more

From this reading On the contrary, between the rural poor and the old-fashioned landed aristocracy, lay and clerical alike, the relations were not only amicable, but very often confidential also.

the act of subjugating by cruelty

From this reading The descriptions so often given of the misery of the agricultural laborers and the oppression of the ruling class from the beginning of the nineteenth century up to the abolition of the Corn Laws may be correct as applied to certain parts of the kingdom; but, in the case of Devonshire at all events, they are, it would appear, very far from the truth.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The period more particularly in question, including the decade known as "the hungry 'forties," is precisely the period with which these elders of ours were most closely acquainted; and, though we occasionally heard of disturbances called "bread riots" as having occurred in Exeter and Plymouth, no hint reached us of such outbreaks having ever taken place in the country, or of any distress or temper which was calculated to provoke protests of any sort or kind against the established order.

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

From this reading The period more particularly in question, including the decade known as "the hungry 'forties," is precisely the period with which these elders of ours were most closely acquainted; and, though we occasionally heard of disturbances called "bread riots" as having occurred in Exeter and Plymouth, no hint reached us of such outbreaks having ever taken place in the country, or of any distress or temper which was calculated to provoke protests of any sort or kind against the established order.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE TWO NATIONS The Rural Poor of Devonshire--The Old Landed Families--An Ecclesiastical Magnate Our impressions of the cottagers, to which I have just alluded--and for us the cottagers represented the people of England generally--were not, it is true, derived from our own scientific investigations; they were derived from the conversation of our elders.

the one or ones belonging to us

From this reading The period more particularly in question, including the decade known as "the hungry 'forties," is precisely the period with which these elders of ours were most closely acquainted; and, though we occasionally heard of disturbances called "bread riots" as having occurred in Exeter and Plymouth, no hint reached us of such outbreaks having ever taken place in the country, or of any distress or temper which was calculated to provoke protests of any sort or kind against the established order.

plural of “outbreak” — a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)

From this reading The period more particularly in question, including the decade known as "the hungry 'forties," is precisely the period with which these elders of ours were most closely acquainted; and, though we occasionally heard of disturbances called "bread riots" as having occurred in Exeter and Plymouth, no hint reached us of such outbreaks having ever taken place in the country, or of any distress or temper which was calculated to provoke protests of any sort or kind against the established order.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading THE TWO NATIONS The Rural Poor of Devonshire--The Old Landed Families--An Ecclesiastical Magnate Our impressions of the cottagers, to which I have just alluded--and for us the cottagers represented the people of England generally--were not, it is true, derived from our own scientific investigations; they were derived from the conversation of our elders.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The period more particularly in question, including the decade known as "the hungry 'forties," is precisely the period with which these elders of ours were most closely acquainted; and, though we occasionally heard of disturbances called "bread riots" as having occurred in Exeter and Plymouth, no hint reached us of such outbreaks having ever taken place in the country, or of any distress or temper which was calculated to provoke protests of any sort or kind against the established order.

the local environment

From this reading The descriptions so often given of the misery of the agricultural laborers and the oppression of the ruling class from the beginning of the nineteenth century up to the abolition of the Corn Laws may be correct as applied to certain parts of the kingdom; but, in the case of Devonshire at all events, they are, it would appear, very far from the truth.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading THE TWO NATIONS The Rural Poor of Devonshire--The Old Landed Families--An Ecclesiastical Magnate Our impressions of the cottagers, to which I have just alluded--and for us the cottagers represented the people of England generally--were not, it is true, derived from our own scientific investigations; they were derived from the conversation of our elders.

an amount of time

From this reading The period more particularly in question, including the decade known as "the hungry 'forties," is precisely the period with which these elders of ours were most closely acquainted; and, though we occasionally heard of disturbances called "bread riots" as having occurred in Exeter and Plymouth, no hint reached us of such outbreaks having ever taken place in the country, or of any distress or temper which was calculated to provoke protests of any sort or kind against the established order.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The period more particularly in question, including the decade known as "the hungry 'forties," is precisely the period with which these elders of ours were most closely acquainted; and, though we occasionally heard of disturbances called "bread riots" as having occurred in Exeter and Plymouth, no hint reached us of such outbreaks having ever taken place in the country, or of any distress or temper which was calculated to provoke protests of any sort or kind against the established order.

a town in Massachusetts founded by Pilgrims in 1620

From this reading The period more particularly in question, including the decade known as "the hungry 'forties," is precisely the period with which these elders of ours were most closely acquainted; and, though we occasionally heard of disturbances called "bread riots" as having occurred in Exeter and Plymouth, no hint reached us of such outbreaks having ever taken place in the country, or of any distress or temper which was calculated to provoke protests of any sort or kind against the established order.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading THE TWO NATIONS The Rural Poor of Devonshire--The Old Landed Families--An Ecclesiastical Magnate Our impressions of the cottagers, to which I have just alluded--and for us the cottagers represented the people of England generally--were not, it is true, derived from our own scientific investigations; they were derived from the conversation of our elders.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading But the knowledge which these elders possessed as to the ways, the temper, and the conditions of the rural poor was intimate, and was constantly illustrated by anecdotes, to which we as children were never weary of listening.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading The period more particularly in question, including the decade known as "the hungry 'forties," is precisely the period with which these elders of ours were most closely acquainted; and, though we occasionally heard of disturbances called "bread riots" as having occurred in Exeter and Plymouth, no hint reached us of such outbreaks having ever taken place in the country, or of any distress or temper which was calculated to provoke protests of any sort or kind against the established order.

plural of “protest” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading The period more particularly in question, including the decade known as "the hungry 'forties," is precisely the period with which these elders of ours were most closely acquainted; and, though we occasionally heard of disturbances called "bread riots" as having occurred in Exeter and Plymouth, no hint reached us of such outbreaks having ever taken place in the country, or of any distress or temper which was calculated to provoke protests of any sort or kind against the established order.

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading The period more particularly in question, including the decade known as "the hungry 'forties," is precisely the period with which these elders of ours were most closely acquainted; and, though we occasionally heard of disturbances called "bread riots" as having occurred in Exeter and Plymouth, no hint reached us of such outbreaks having ever taken place in the country, or of any distress or temper which was calculated to provoke protests of any sort or kind against the established order.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The period more particularly in question, including the decade known as "the hungry 'forties," is precisely the period with which these elders of ours were most closely acquainted; and, though we occasionally heard of disturbances called "bread riots" as having occurred in Exeter and Plymouth, no hint reached us of such outbreaks having ever taken place in the country, or of any distress or temper which was calculated to provoke protests of any sort or kind against the established order.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The period more particularly in question, including the decade known as "the hungry 'forties," is precisely the period with which these elders of ours were most closely acquainted; and, though we occasionally heard of disturbances called "bread riots" as having occurred in Exeter and Plymouth, no hint reached us of such outbreaks having ever taken place in the country, or of any distress or temper which was calculated to provoke protests of any sort or kind against the established order.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading On the contrary, between the rural poor and the old-fashioned landed aristocracy, lay and clerical alike, the relations were not only amicable, but very often confidential also.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading THE TWO NATIONS The Rural Poor of Devonshire--The Old Landed Families--An Ecclesiastical Magnate Our impressions of the cottagers, to which I have just alluded--and for us the cottagers represented the people of England generally--were not, it is true, derived from our own scientific investigations; they were derived from the conversation of our elders.

plural of “riot” — a public act of violence by an unruly mob

From this reading The period more particularly in question, including the decade known as "the hungry 'forties," is precisely the period with which these elders of ours were most closely acquainted; and, though we occasionally heard of disturbances called "bread riots" as having occurred in Exeter and Plymouth, no hint reached us of such outbreaks having ever taken place in the country, or of any distress or temper which was calculated to provoke protests of any sort or kind against the established order.

the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)

From this reading The descriptions so often given of the misery of the agricultural laborers and the oppression of the ruling class from the beginning of the nineteenth century up to the abolition of the Corn Laws may be correct as applied to certain parts of the kingdom; but, in the case of Devonshire at all events, they are, it would appear, very far from the truth.

living in or characteristic of farming or country life

From this reading THE TWO NATIONS The Rural Poor of Devonshire--The Old Landed Families--An Ecclesiastical Magnate Our impressions of the cottagers, to which I have just alluded--and for us the cottagers represented the people of England generally--were not, it is true, derived from our own scientific investigations; they were derived from the conversation of our elders.

of or relating to the practice of science

From this reading THE TWO NATIONS The Rural Poor of Devonshire--The Old Landed Families--An Ecclesiastical Magnate Our impressions of the cottagers, to which I have just alluded--and for us the cottagers represented the people of England generally--were not, it is true, derived from our own scientific investigations; they were derived from the conversation of our elders.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The descriptions so often given of the misery of the agricultural laborers and the oppression of the ruling class from the beginning of the nineteenth century up to the abolition of the Corn Laws may be correct as applied to certain parts of the kingdom; but, in the case of Devonshire at all events, they are, it would appear, very far from the truth.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading The period more particularly in question, including the decade known as "the hungry 'forties," is precisely the period with which these elders of ours were most closely acquainted; and, though we occasionally heard of disturbances called "bread riots" as having occurred in Exeter and Plymouth, no hint reached us of such outbreaks having ever taken place in the country, or of any distress or temper which was calculated to provoke protests of any sort or kind against the established order.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The period more particularly in question, including the decade known as "the hungry 'forties," is precisely the period with which these elders of ours were most closely acquainted; and, though we occasionally heard of disturbances called "bread riots" as having occurred in Exeter and Plymouth, no hint reached us of such outbreaks having ever taken place in the country, or of any distress or temper which was calculated to provoke protests of any sort or kind against the established order.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The period more particularly in question, including the decade known as "the hungry 'forties," is precisely the period with which these elders of ours were most closely acquainted; and, though we occasionally heard of disturbances called "bread riots" as having occurred in Exeter and Plymouth, no hint reached us of such outbreaks having ever taken place in the country, or of any distress or temper which was calculated to provoke protests of any sort or kind against the established order.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading But the knowledge which these elders possessed as to the ways, the temper, and the conditions of the rural poor was intimate, and was constantly illustrated by anecdotes, to which we as children were never weary of listening.

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

From this reading THE TWO NATIONS The Rural Poor of Devonshire--The Old Landed Families--An Ecclesiastical Magnate Our impressions of the cottagers, to which I have just alluded--and for us the cottagers represented the people of England generally--were not, it is true, derived from our own scientific investigations; they were derived from the conversation of our elders.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading But the knowledge which these elders possessed as to the ways, the temper, and the conditions of the rural poor was intimate, and was constantly illustrated by anecdotes, to which we as children were never weary of listening.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE TWO NATIONS The Rural Poor of Devonshire--The Old Landed Families--An Ecclesiastical Magnate Our impressions of the cottagers, to which I have just alluded--and for us the cottagers represented the people of England generally--were not, it is true, derived from our own scientific investigations; they were derived from the conversation of our elders.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The period more particularly in question, including the decade known as "the hungry 'forties," is precisely the period with which these elders of ours were most closely acquainted; and, though we occasionally heard of disturbances called "bread riots" as having occurred in Exeter and Plymouth, no hint reached us of such outbreaks having ever taken place in the country, or of any distress or temper which was calculated to provoke protests of any sort or kind against the established order.

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

From this reading THE TWO NATIONS The Rural Poor of Devonshire--The Old Landed Families--An Ecclesiastical Magnate Our impressions of the cottagers, to which I have just alluded--and for us the cottagers represented the people of England generally--were not, it is true, derived from our own scientific investigations; they were derived from the conversation of our elders.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading THE TWO NATIONS The Rural Poor of Devonshire--The Old Landed Families--An Ecclesiastical Magnate Our impressions of the cottagers, to which I have just alluded--and for us the cottagers represented the people of England generally--were not, it is true, derived from our own scientific investigations; they were derived from the conversation of our elders.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading The descriptions so often given of the misery of the agricultural laborers and the oppression of the ruling class from the beginning of the nineteenth century up to the abolition of the Corn Laws may be correct as applied to certain parts of the kingdom; but, in the case of Devonshire at all events, they are, it would appear, very far from the truth.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE TWO NATIONS The Rural Poor of Devonshire--The Old Landed Families--An Ecclesiastical Magnate Our impressions of the cottagers, to which I have just alluded--and for us the cottagers represented the people of England generally--were not, it is true, derived from our own scientific investigations; they were derived from the conversation of our elders.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The descriptions so often given of the misery of the agricultural laborers and the oppression of the ruling class from the beginning of the nineteenth century up to the abolition of the Corn Laws may be correct as applied to certain parts of the kingdom; but, in the case of Devonshire at all events, they are, it would appear, very far from the truth.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE TWO NATIONS The Rural Poor of Devonshire--The Old Landed Families--An Ecclesiastical Magnate Our impressions of the cottagers, to which I have just alluded--and for us the cottagers represented the people of England generally--were not, it is true, derived from our own scientific investigations; they were derived from the conversation of our elders.

precisely as stated

From this reading The descriptions so often given of the misery of the agricultural laborers and the oppression of the ruling class from the beginning of the nineteenth century up to the abolition of the Corn Laws may be correct as applied to certain parts of the kingdom; but, in the case of Devonshire at all events, they are, it would appear, very far from the truth.

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

From this reading But the knowledge which these elders possessed as to the ways, the temper, and the conditions of the rural poor was intimate, and was constantly illustrated by anecdotes, to which we as children were never weary of listening.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading But the knowledge which these elders possessed as to the ways, the temper, and the conditions of the rural poor was intimate, and was constantly illustrated by anecdotes, to which we as children were never weary of listening.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading But the knowledge which these elders possessed as to the ways, the temper, and the conditions of the rural poor was intimate, and was constantly illustrated by anecdotes, to which we as children were never weary of listening.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading But the knowledge which these elders possessed as to the ways, the temper, and the conditions of the rural poor was intimate, and was constantly illustrated by anecdotes, to which we as children were never weary of listening.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THE TWO NATIONS The Rural Poor of Devonshire--The Old Landed Families--An Ecclesiastical Magnate Our impressions of the cottagers, to which I have just alluded--and for us the cottagers represented the people of England generally--were not, it is true, derived from our own scientific investigations; they were derived from the conversation of our elders.

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

From this reading THE TWO NATIONS The Rural Poor of Devonshire--The Old Landed Families--An Ecclesiastical Magnate Our impressions of the cottagers, to which I have just alluded--and for us the cottagers represented the people of England generally--were not, it is true, derived from our own scientific investigations; they were derived from the conversation of our elders.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The period more particularly in question, including the decade known as "the hungry 'forties," is precisely the period with which these elders of ours were most closely acquainted; and, though we occasionally heard of disturbances called "bread riots" as having occurred in Exeter and Plymouth, no hint reached us of such outbreaks having ever taken place in the country, or of any distress or temper which was calculated to provoke protests of any sort or kind against the established order.

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

From this reading The descriptions so often given of the misery of the agricultural laborers and the oppression of the ruling class from the beginning of the nineteenth century up to the abolition of the Corn Laws may be correct as applied to certain parts of the kingdom; but, in the case of Devonshire at all events, they are, it would appear, very far from the truth.