used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The new Viceroy was obliged to refrain from positive interference for a time, in order that he might study the chaos and consider his future course.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading News of the affair of Vinegar Hill reached him on the second day after his arrival, and he thanked Heaven in that he was spared any participation in the maltreatment of the south.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading News of the affair of Vinegar Hill reached him on the second day after his arrival, and he thanked Heaven in that he was spared any participation in the maltreatment of the south.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The new Viceroy was obliged to refrain from positive interference for a time, in order that he might study the chaos and consider his future course.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading News of the affair of Vinegar Hill reached him on the second day after his arrival, and he thanked Heaven in that he was spared any participation in the maltreatment of the south.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading News of the affair of Vinegar Hill reached him on the second day after his arrival, and he thanked Heaven in that he was spared any participation in the maltreatment of the south.
CASSIDY
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From this reading CASSIDY IS IN DOUBT.
chaosnounUS /ˈkeɪɑːs/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
From this reading The new Viceroy was obliged to refrain from positive interference for a time, in order that he might study the chaos and consider his future course.
Clare's
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From this reading Lord Clare's previsions were justified in the first instance.
deem to be
From this reading The new Viceroy was obliged to refrain from positive interference for a time, in order that he might study the chaos and consider his future course.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The new Viceroy was obliged to refrain from positive interference for a time, in order that he might study the chaos and consider his future course.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading News of the affair of Vinegar Hill reached him on the second day after his arrival, and he thanked Heaven in that he was spared any participation in the maltreatment of the south.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading CASSIDY IS IN DOUBT.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Lord Clare's previsions were justified in the first instance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The new Viceroy was obliged to refrain from positive interference for a time, in order that he might study the chaos and consider his future course.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The new Viceroy was obliged to refrain from positive interference for a time, in order that he might study the chaos and consider his future course.
yet to be or coming
From this reading The new Viceroy was obliged to refrain from positive interference for a time, in order that he might study the chaos and consider his future course.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The new Viceroy was obliged to refrain from positive interference for a time, in order that he might study the chaos and consider his future course.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading News of the affair of Vinegar Hill reached him on the second day after his arrival, and he thanked Heaven in that he was spared any participation in the maltreatment of the south.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading News of the affair of Vinegar Hill reached him on the second day after his arrival, and he thanked Heaven in that he was spared any participation in the maltreatment of the south.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading News of the affair of Vinegar Hill reached him on the second day after his arrival, and he thanked Heaven in that he was spared any participation in the maltreatment of the south.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The new Viceroy was obliged to refrain from positive interference for a time, in order that he might study the chaos and consider his future course.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CASSIDY IS IN DOUBT.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Lord Clare's previsions were justified in the first instance.
interferencenounUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/
a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
From this reading The new Viceroy was obliged to refrain from positive interference for a time, in order that he might study the chaos and consider his future course.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CASSIDY IS IN DOUBT.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading Lord Clare's previsions were justified in the first instance.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Clare's previsions were justified in the first instance.
maltreatmentnounUS /mælˈtriːtmənt/
cruel or inhumane treatment
From this reading News of the affair of Vinegar Hill reached him on the second day after his arrival, and he thanked Heaven in that he was spared any participation in the maltreatment of the south.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The new Viceroy was obliged to refrain from positive interference for a time, in order that he might study the chaos and consider his future course.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The new Viceroy was obliged to refrain from positive interference for a time, in order that he might study the chaos and consider his future course.
information about recent and important events
From this reading News of the affair of Vinegar Hill reached him on the second day after his arrival, and he thanked Heaven in that he was spared any participation in the maltreatment of the south.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading The new Viceroy was obliged to refrain from positive interference for a time, in order that he might study the chaos and consider his future course.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading News of the affair of Vinegar Hill reached him on the second day after his arrival, and he thanked Heaven in that he was spared any participation in the maltreatment of the south.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading News of the affair of Vinegar Hill reached him on the second day after his arrival, and he thanked Heaven in that he was spared any participation in the maltreatment of the south.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The new Viceroy was obliged to refrain from positive interference for a time, in order that he might study the chaos and consider his future course.
participationnounUS /pɑːrˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
the act of sharing in the activities of a group
From this reading News of the affair of Vinegar Hill reached him on the second day after his arrival, and he thanked Heaven in that he was spared any participation in the maltreatment of the south.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading The new Viceroy was obliged to refrain from positive interference for a time, in order that he might study the chaos and consider his future course.
previsions
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From this reading Lord Clare's previsions were justified in the first instance.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading News of the affair of Vinegar Hill reached him on the second day after his arrival, and he thanked Heaven in that he was spared any participation in the maltreatment of the south.
refrainverbUS /rɪˈfreɪn/
resist doing something
From this reading The new Viceroy was obliged to refrain from positive interference for a time, in order that he might study the chaos and consider his future course.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading News of the affair of Vinegar Hill reached him on the second day after his arrival, and he thanked Heaven in that he was spared any participation in the maltreatment of the south.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading News of the affair of Vinegar Hill reached him on the second day after his arrival, and he thanked Heaven in that he was spared any participation in the maltreatment of the south.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading News of the affair of Vinegar Hill reached him on the second day after his arrival, and he thanked Heaven in that he was spared any participation in the maltreatment of the south.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The new Viceroy was obliged to refrain from positive interference for a time, in order that he might study the chaos and consider his future course.
thankedverbUS /θæŋkt/
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading News of the affair of Vinegar Hill reached him on the second day after his arrival, and he thanked Heaven in that he was spared any participation in the maltreatment of the south.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The new Viceroy was obliged to refrain from positive interference for a time, in order that he might study the chaos and consider his future course.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lord Clare's previsions were justified in the first instance.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The new Viceroy was obliged to refrain from positive interference for a time, in order that he might study the chaos and consider his future course.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The new Viceroy was obliged to refrain from positive interference for a time, in order that he might study the chaos and consider his future course.
ViceroynounUS /ˈvaɪsrɔɪ/
governor of a country or province who rules as the representative of his or her king or sovereign
From this reading The new Viceroy was obliged to refrain from positive interference for a time, in order that he might study the chaos and consider his future course.
VinegarnounUS /ˈvɪnəɡər/
sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative
From this reading News of the affair of Vinegar Hill reached him on the second day after his arrival, and he thanked Heaven in that he was spared any participation in the maltreatment of the south.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The new Viceroy was obliged to refrain from positive interference for a time, in order that he might study the chaos and consider his future course.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lord Clare's previsions were justified in the first instance.
