Chapter XIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading In the light of present day happenings and with the echoes of rage, despair and lamentation filling our ears, it would be hard to imagine the incredulity with which many worthy, and otherwise, patriots of a former generation would have regarded the possibilities of the present prohibition era.

with affection

From this reading Indeed, there are many who now, looking back to earlier days, can with relief affectionately recall various old-timers who have passed on to another existence, and thus been mercifully spared the desolate days which now follow each other in hopeless succession.

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

From this reading In the light of present day happenings and with the echoes of rage, despair and lamentation filling our ears, it would be hard to imagine the incredulity with which many worthy, and otherwise, patriots of a former generation would have regarded the possibilities of the present prohibition era.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Indeed, there are many who now, looking back to earlier days, can with relief affectionately recall various old-timers who have passed on to another existence, and thus been mercifully spared the desolate days which now follow each other in hopeless succession.

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

From this reading Indeed, there are many who now, looking back to earlier days, can with relief affectionately recall various old-timers who have passed on to another existence, and thus been mercifully spared the desolate days which now follow each other in hopeless succession.

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

From this reading However, there is such a thing as carrying pathos too far.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Indeed, there are many who now, looking back to earlier days, can with relief affectionately recall various old-timers who have passed on to another existence, and thus been mercifully spared the desolate days which now follow each other in hopeless succession.

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

From this reading It would seem to be eminently fitting to group the events chronicled below in the Thirteenth Chapter of this History.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Indeed, there are many who now, looking back to earlier days, can with relief affectionately recall various old-timers who have passed on to another existence, and thus been mercifully spared the desolate days which now follow each other in hopeless succession.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading It would seem to be eminently fitting to group the events chronicled below in the Thirteenth Chapter of this History.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Indeed, there are many who now, looking back to earlier days, can with relief affectionately recall various old-timers who have passed on to another existence, and thus been mercifully spared the desolate days which now follow each other in hopeless succession.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading However, there is such a thing as carrying pathos too far.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading It would seem to be eminently fitting to group the events chronicled below in the Thirteenth Chapter of this History.

past form of “chronicle” — record in chronological order; make a historical record

From this reading It would seem to be eminently fitting to group the events chronicled below in the Thirteenth Chapter of this History.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading In the light of present day happenings and with the echoes of rage, despair and lamentation filling our ears, it would be hard to imagine the incredulity with which many worthy, and otherwise, patriots of a former generation would have regarded the possibilities of the present prohibition era.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading SAD TALES OF PRE-PROHIBITION DAYS.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading Indeed, there are many who now, looking back to earlier days, can with relief affectionately recall various old-timers who have passed on to another existence, and thus been mercifully spared the desolate days which now follow each other in hopeless succession.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading In the light of present day happenings and with the echoes of rage, despair and lamentation filling our ears, it would be hard to imagine the incredulity with which many worthy, and otherwise, patriots of a former generation would have regarded the possibilities of the present prohibition era.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Indeed, there are many who now, looking back to earlier days, can with relief affectionately recall various old-timers who have passed on to another existence, and thus been mercifully spared the desolate days which now follow each other in hopeless succession.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading Indeed, there are many who now, looking back to earlier days, can with relief affectionately recall various old-timers who have passed on to another existence, and thus been mercifully spared the desolate days which now follow each other in hopeless succession.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading In the light of present day happenings and with the echoes of rage, despair and lamentation filling our ears, it would be hard to imagine the incredulity with which many worthy, and otherwise, patriots of a former generation would have regarded the possibilities of the present prohibition era.

plural of “echo” — the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves

From this reading In the light of present day happenings and with the echoes of rage, despair and lamentation filling our ears, it would be hard to imagine the incredulity with which many worthy, and otherwise, patriots of a former generation would have regarded the possibilities of the present prohibition era.

in an eminent manner

From this reading It would seem to be eminently fitting to group the events chronicled below in the Thirteenth Chapter of this History.

a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event

From this reading In the light of present day happenings and with the echoes of rage, despair and lamentation filling our ears, it would be hard to imagine the incredulity with which many worthy, and otherwise, patriots of a former generation would have regarded the possibilities of the present prohibition era.

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

From this reading It would seem to be eminently fitting to group the events chronicled below in the Thirteenth Chapter of this History.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading Indeed, there are many who now, looking back to earlier days, can with relief affectionately recall various old-timers who have passed on to another existence, and thus been mercifully spared the desolate days which now follow each other in hopeless succession.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading However, there is such a thing as carrying pathos too far.

any material that fills a space or container

From this reading In the light of present day happenings and with the echoes of rage, despair and lamentation filling our ears, it would be hard to imagine the incredulity with which many worthy, and otherwise, patriots of a former generation would have regarded the possibilities of the present prohibition era.

in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

From this reading It would seem to be eminently fitting to group the events chronicled below in the Thirteenth Chapter of this History.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Indeed, there are many who now, looking back to earlier days, can with relief affectionately recall various old-timers who have passed on to another existence, and thus been mercifully spared the desolate days which now follow each other in hopeless succession.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading In the light of present day happenings and with the echoes of rage, despair and lamentation filling our ears, it would be hard to imagine the incredulity with which many worthy, and otherwise, patriots of a former generation would have regarded the possibilities of the present prohibition era.

all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading In the light of present day happenings and with the echoes of rage, despair and lamentation filling our ears, it would be hard to imagine the incredulity with which many worthy, and otherwise, patriots of a former generation would have regarded the possibilities of the present prohibition era.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading It would seem to be eminently fitting to group the events chronicled below in the Thirteenth Chapter of this History.

plural of “happening” — an event that happens

From this reading In the light of present day happenings and with the echoes of rage, despair and lamentation filling our ears, it would be hard to imagine the incredulity with which many worthy, and otherwise, patriots of a former generation would have regarded the possibilities of the present prohibition era.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading In the light of present day happenings and with the echoes of rage, despair and lamentation filling our ears, it would be hard to imagine the incredulity with which many worthy, and otherwise, patriots of a former generation would have regarded the possibilities of the present prohibition era.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In the light of present day happenings and with the echoes of rage, despair and lamentation filling our ears, it would be hard to imagine the incredulity with which many worthy, and otherwise, patriots of a former generation would have regarded the possibilities of the present prohibition era.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading It would seem to be eminently fitting to group the events chronicled below in the Thirteenth Chapter of this History.

without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success

From this reading Indeed, there are many who now, looking back to earlier days, can with relief affectionately recall various old-timers who have passed on to another existence, and thus been mercifully spared the desolate days which now follow each other in hopeless succession.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, there is such a thing as carrying pathos too far.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading In the light of present day happenings and with the echoes of rage, despair and lamentation filling our ears, it would be hard to imagine the incredulity with which many worthy, and otherwise, patriots of a former generation would have regarded the possibilities of the present prohibition era.

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

From this reading It would seem to be eminently fitting to group the events chronicled below in the Thirteenth Chapter of this History.

doubt about the truth of something

From this reading In the light of present day happenings and with the echoes of rage, despair and lamentation filling our ears, it would be hard to imagine the incredulity with which many worthy, and otherwise, patriots of a former generation would have regarded the possibilities of the present prohibition era.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, there are many who now, looking back to earlier days, can with relief affectionately recall various old-timers who have passed on to another existence, and thus been mercifully spared the desolate days which now follow each other in hopeless succession.

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

From this reading However, there is such a thing as carrying pathos too far.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It would seem to be eminently fitting to group the events chronicled below in the Thirteenth Chapter of this History.

a cry of sorrow and grief

From this reading In the light of present day happenings and with the echoes of rage, despair and lamentation filling our ears, it would be hard to imagine the incredulity with which many worthy, and otherwise, patriots of a former generation would have regarded the possibilities of the present prohibition era.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading In the light of present day happenings and with the echoes of rage, despair and lamentation filling our ears, it would be hard to imagine the incredulity with which many worthy, and otherwise, patriots of a former generation would have regarded the possibilities of the present prohibition era.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Indeed, there are many who now, looking back to earlier days, can with relief affectionately recall various old-timers who have passed on to another existence, and thus been mercifully spared the desolate days which now follow each other in hopeless succession.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading In the light of present day happenings and with the echoes of rage, despair and lamentation filling our ears, it would be hard to imagine the incredulity with which many worthy, and otherwise, patriots of a former generation would have regarded the possibilities of the present prohibition era.

in a compassionate manner

From this reading Indeed, there are many who now, looking back to earlier days, can with relief affectionately recall various old-timers who have passed on to another existence, and thus been mercifully spared the desolate days which now follow each other in hopeless succession.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Indeed, there are many who now, looking back to earlier days, can with relief affectionately recall various old-timers who have passed on to another existence, and thus been mercifully spared the desolate days which now follow each other in hopeless succession.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SAD TALES OF PRE-PROHIBITION DAYS.

plural of “old-timer” — an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service

From this reading Indeed, there are many who now, looking back to earlier days, can with relief affectionately recall various old-timers who have passed on to another existence, and thus been mercifully spared the desolate days which now follow each other in hopeless succession.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Indeed, there are many who now, looking back to earlier days, can with relief affectionately recall various old-timers who have passed on to another existence, and thus been mercifully spared the desolate days which now follow each other in hopeless succession.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Indeed, there are many who now, looking back to earlier days, can with relief affectionately recall various old-timers who have passed on to another existence, and thus been mercifully spared the desolate days which now follow each other in hopeless succession.

in other respects or ways

From this reading In the light of present day happenings and with the echoes of rage, despair and lamentation filling our ears, it would be hard to imagine the incredulity with which many worthy, and otherwise, patriots of a former generation would have regarded the possibilities of the present prohibition era.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading In the light of present day happenings and with the echoes of rage, despair and lamentation filling our ears, it would be hard to imagine the incredulity with which many worthy, and otherwise, patriots of a former generation would have regarded the possibilities of the present prohibition era.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Indeed, there are many who now, looking back to earlier days, can with relief affectionately recall various old-timers who have passed on to another existence, and thus been mercifully spared the desolate days which now follow each other in hopeless succession.

a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)

From this reading However, there is such a thing as carrying pathos too far.

plural of “patriot” — one who loves and defends his or her country

From this reading In the light of present day happenings and with the echoes of rage, despair and lamentation filling our ears, it would be hard to imagine the incredulity with which many worthy, and otherwise, patriots of a former generation would have regarded the possibilities of the present prohibition era.

plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential

From this reading In the light of present day happenings and with the echoes of rage, despair and lamentation filling our ears, it would be hard to imagine the incredulity with which many worthy, and otherwise, patriots of a former generation would have regarded the possibilities of the present prohibition era.

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From this reading SAD TALES OF PRE-PROHIBITION DAYS.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading In the light of present day happenings and with the echoes of rage, despair and lamentation filling our ears, it would be hard to imagine the incredulity with which many worthy, and otherwise, patriots of a former generation would have regarded the possibilities of the present prohibition era.

a law forbidding the sale of alcoholic beverages

From this reading In the light of present day happenings and with the echoes of rage, despair and lamentation filling our ears, it would be hard to imagine the incredulity with which many worthy, and otherwise, patriots of a former generation would have regarded the possibilities of the present prohibition era.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading In the light of present day happenings and with the echoes of rage, despair and lamentation filling our ears, it would be hard to imagine the incredulity with which many worthy, and otherwise, patriots of a former generation would have regarded the possibilities of the present prohibition era.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Indeed, there are many who now, looking back to earlier days, can with relief affectionately recall various old-timers who have passed on to another existence, and thus been mercifully spared the desolate days which now follow each other in hopeless succession.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading In the light of present day happenings and with the echoes of rage, despair and lamentation filling our ears, it would be hard to imagine the incredulity with which many worthy, and otherwise, patriots of a former generation would have regarded the possibilities of the present prohibition era.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading Indeed, there are many who now, looking back to earlier days, can with relief affectionately recall various old-timers who have passed on to another existence, and thus been mercifully spared the desolate days which now follow each other in hopeless succession.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading SAD TALES OF PRE-PROHIBITION DAYS.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It would seem to be eminently fitting to group the events chronicled below in the Thirteenth Chapter of this History.

past form of “spare” — refrain from harming

From this reading Indeed, there are many who now, looking back to earlier days, can with relief affectionately recall various old-timers who have passed on to another existence, and thus been mercifully spared the desolate days which now follow each other in hopeless succession.

a following of one thing after another in time

From this reading Indeed, there are many who now, looking back to earlier days, can with relief affectionately recall various old-timers who have passed on to another existence, and thus been mercifully spared the desolate days which now follow each other in hopeless succession.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading However, there is such a thing as carrying pathos too far.

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading SAD TALES OF PRE-PROHIBITION DAYS.

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

From this reading It would seem to be eminently fitting to group the events chronicled below in the Thirteenth Chapter of this History.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Indeed, there are many who now, looking back to earlier days, can with relief affectionately recall various old-timers who have passed on to another existence, and thus been mercifully spared the desolate days which now follow each other in hopeless succession.

a special situation

From this reading However, there is such a thing as carrying pathos too far.

Constituting number thirteen in a sequence.

From this reading It would seem to be eminently fitting to group the events chronicled below in the Thirteenth Chapter of this History.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It would seem to be eminently fitting to group the events chronicled below in the Thirteenth Chapter of this History.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Indeed, there are many who now, looking back to earlier days, can with relief affectionately recall various old-timers who have passed on to another existence, and thus been mercifully spared the desolate days which now follow each other in hopeless succession.

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

From this reading It would seem to be eminently fitting to group the events chronicled below in the Thirteenth Chapter of this History.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading However, there is such a thing as carrying pathos too far.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Indeed, there are many who now, looking back to earlier days, can with relief affectionately recall various old-timers who have passed on to another existence, and thus been mercifully spared the desolate days which now follow each other in hopeless succession.

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

From this reading In the light of present day happenings and with the echoes of rage, despair and lamentation filling our ears, it would be hard to imagine the incredulity with which many worthy, and otherwise, patriots of a former generation would have regarded the possibilities of the present prohibition era.

which person or people

From this reading Indeed, there are many who now, looking back to earlier days, can with relief affectionately recall various old-timers who have passed on to another existence, and thus been mercifully spared the desolate days which now follow each other in hopeless succession.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the light of present day happenings and with the echoes of rage, despair and lamentation filling our ears, it would be hard to imagine the incredulity with which many worthy, and otherwise, patriots of a former generation would have regarded the possibilities of the present prohibition era.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading In the light of present day happenings and with the echoes of rage, despair and lamentation filling our ears, it would be hard to imagine the incredulity with which many worthy, and otherwise, patriots of a former generation would have regarded the possibilities of the present prohibition era.

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

From this reading It would seem to be eminently fitting to group the events chronicled below in the Thirteenth Chapter of this History.