Chapter XXXVI · Chapter 36

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

From this reading The deliverance of the cousins, the one from captivity and death, the other from a fate to her more dreadful than death; the restoration of the will of their uncle; and the fall of the daring and unprincipled villain to whose machinations they owed all their calamities, had changed the current of their fortunes, which was now to flow in a channel where the eye could no longer trace obstructions.

Difficulties; misfortune and hardship faced with courage.

From this reading The last peal of thunder had dissipated the clouds of adversity, and the star of their destiny shone out with all its original lustre.

(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 deliverance of the cousins, the one from captivity and death, the other from a fate to her more dreadful than death; the restoration of the will of their uncle; and the fall of the daring and unprincipled villain to whose machinations they owed all their calamities, had changed the current of their fortunes, which was now to flow in a channel where the eye could no longer trace obstructions.

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

From this reading With the battle at the Black-Vulture's town, the interest of our history ceases; and there it may be said to have its end.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading With the battle at the Black-Vulture's town, the interest of our history ceases; and there it may be said to have its end.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading With the battle at the Black-Vulture's town, the interest of our history ceases; and there it may be said to have its end.

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

From this reading With the battle at the Black-Vulture's town, the interest of our history ceases; and there it may be said to have its end.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Such being the case, it would be a superfluous and unprofitable task to pursue our history further, were it not that other individuals, whose interests were so long intermingled with those of the cousins, have a claim upon our notice.

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From this reading With the battle at the Black-Vulture's town, the interest of our history ceases; and there it may be said to have its end.

plural of “calamity” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading The deliverance of the cousins, the one from captivity and death, the other from a fate to her more dreadful than death; the restoration of the will of their uncle; and the fall of the daring and unprincipled villain to whose machinations they owed all their calamities, had changed the current of their fortunes, which was now to flow in a channel where the eye could no longer trace obstructions.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading The future was no longer one of mere hope; it presented all the certainty of happiness of which human existence is capable.

the state of being imprisoned

From this reading The deliverance of the cousins, the one from captivity and death, the other from a fate to her more dreadful than death; the restoration of the will of their uncle; and the fall of the daring and unprincipled villain to whose machinations they owed all their calamities, had changed the current of their fortunes, which was now to flow in a channel where the eye could no longer trace obstructions.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Such being the case, it would be a superfluous and unprofitable task to pursue our history further, were it not that other individuals, whose interests were so long intermingled with those of the cousins, have a claim upon our notice.

plural of “cease” — (“cease” is a noun only in the phrase “without cease”) end

From this reading With the battle at the Black-Vulture's town, the interest of our history ceases; and there it may be said to have its end.

the state of being certain

From this reading The future was no longer one of mere hope; it presented all the certainty of happiness of which human existence is capable.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading The deliverance of the cousins, the one from captivity and death, the other from a fate to her more dreadful than death; the restoration of the will of their uncle; and the fall of the daring and unprincipled villain to whose machinations they owed all their calamities, had changed the current of their fortunes, which was now to flow in a channel where the eye could no longer trace obstructions.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading The deliverance of the cousins, the one from captivity and death, the other from a fate to her more dreadful than death; the restoration of the will of their uncle; and the fall of the daring and unprincipled villain to whose machinations they owed all their calamities, had changed the current of their fortunes, which was now to flow in a channel where the eye could no longer trace obstructions.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading Such being the case, it would be a superfluous and unprofitable task to pursue our history further, were it not that other individuals, whose interests were so long intermingled with those of the cousins, have a claim upon our notice.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading The last peal of thunder had dissipated the clouds of adversity, and the star of their destiny shone out with all its original lustre.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The deliverance of the cousins, the one from captivity and death, the other from a fate to her more dreadful than death; the restoration of the will of their uncle; and the fall of the daring and unprincipled villain to whose machinations they owed all their calamities, had changed the current of their fortunes, which was now to flow in a channel where the eye could no longer trace obstructions.

plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading The deliverance of the cousins, the one from captivity and death, the other from a fate to her more dreadful than death; the restoration of the will of their uncle; and the fall of the daring and unprincipled villain to whose machinations they owed all their calamities, had changed the current of their fortunes, which was now to flow in a channel where the eye could no longer trace obstructions.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading The deliverance of the cousins, the one from captivity and death, the other from a fate to her more dreadful than death; the restoration of the will of their uncle; and the fall of the daring and unprincipled villain to whose machinations they owed all their calamities, had changed the current of their fortunes, which was now to flow in a channel where the eye could no longer trace obstructions.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading The deliverance of the cousins, the one from captivity and death, the other from a fate to her more dreadful than death; the restoration of the will of their uncle; and the fall of the daring and unprincipled villain to whose machinations they owed all their calamities, had changed the current of their fortunes, which was now to flow in a channel where the eye could no longer trace obstructions.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The deliverance of the cousins, the one from captivity and death, the other from a fate to her more dreadful than death; the restoration of the will of their uncle; and the fall of the daring and unprincipled villain to whose machinations they owed all their calamities, had changed the current of their fortunes, which was now to flow in a channel where the eye could no longer trace obstructions.

recovery or preservation from loss or danger

From this reading The deliverance of the cousins, the one from captivity and death, the other from a fate to her more dreadful than death; the restoration of the will of their uncle; and the fall of the daring and unprincipled villain to whose machinations they owed all their calamities, had changed the current of their fortunes, which was now to flow in a channel where the eye could no longer trace obstructions.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading The last peal of thunder had dissipated the clouds of adversity, and the star of their destiny shone out with all its original lustre.

unrestrained by convention or morality

From this reading The last peal of thunder had dissipated the clouds of adversity, and the star of their destiny shone out with all its original lustre.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading The deliverance of the cousins, the one from captivity and death, the other from a fate to her more dreadful than death; the restoration of the will of their uncle; and the fall of the daring and unprincipled villain to whose machinations they owed all their calamities, had changed the current of their fortunes, which was now to flow in a channel where the eye could no longer trace obstructions.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading With the battle at the Black-Vulture's town, the interest of our history ceases; and there it may be said to have its end.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading The future was no longer one of mere hope; it presented all the certainty of happiness of which human existence is capable.

the organ of sight

From this reading The deliverance of the cousins, the one from captivity and death, the other from a fate to her more dreadful than death; the restoration of the will of their uncle; and the fall of the daring and unprincipled villain to whose machinations they owed all their calamities, had changed the current of their fortunes, which was now to flow in a channel where the eye could no longer trace obstructions.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading The deliverance of the cousins, the one from captivity and death, the other from a fate to her more dreadful than death; the restoration of the will of their uncle; and the fall of the daring and unprincipled villain to whose machinations they owed all their calamities, had changed the current of their fortunes, which was now to flow in a channel where the eye could no longer trace obstructions.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading The deliverance of the cousins, the one from captivity and death, the other from a fate to her more dreadful than death; the restoration of the will of their uncle; and the fall of the daring and unprincipled villain to whose machinations they owed all their calamities, had changed the current of their fortunes, which was now to flow in a channel where the eye could no longer trace obstructions.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading The deliverance of the cousins, the one from captivity and death, the other from a fate to her more dreadful than death; the restoration of the will of their uncle; and the fall of the daring and unprincipled villain to whose machinations they owed all their calamities, had changed the current of their fortunes, which was now to flow in a channel where the eye could no longer trace obstructions.

plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading The deliverance of the cousins, the one from captivity and death, the other from a fate to her more dreadful than death; the restoration of the will of their uncle; and the fall of the daring and unprincipled villain to whose machinations they owed all their calamities, had changed the current of their fortunes, which was now to flow in a channel where the eye could no longer trace obstructions.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The deliverance of the cousins, the one from captivity and death, the other from a fate to her more dreadful than death; the restoration of the will of their uncle; and the fall of the daring and unprincipled villain to whose machinations they owed all their calamities, had changed the current of their fortunes, which was now to flow in a channel where the eye could no longer trace obstructions.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Such being the case, it would be a superfluous and unprofitable task to pursue our history further, were it not that other individuals, whose interests were so long intermingled with those of the cousins, have a claim upon our notice.

yet to be or coming

From this reading The future was no longer one of mere hope; it presented all the certainty of happiness of which human existence is capable.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The deliverance of the cousins, the one from captivity and death, the other from a fate to her more dreadful than death; the restoration of the will of their uncle; and the fall of the daring and unprincipled villain to whose machinations they owed all their calamities, had changed the current of their fortunes, which was now to flow in a channel where the eye could no longer trace obstructions.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading The future was no longer one of mere hope; it presented all the certainty of happiness of which human existence is capable.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading With the battle at the Black-Vulture's town, the interest of our history ceases; and there it may be said to have its end.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The deliverance of the cousins, the one from captivity and death, the other from a fate to her more dreadful than death; the restoration of the will of their uncle; and the fall of the daring and unprincipled villain to whose machinations they owed all their calamities, had changed the current of their fortunes, which was now to flow in a channel where the eye could no longer trace obstructions.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading With the battle at the Black-Vulture's town, the interest of our history ceases; and there it may be said to have its end.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading The future was no longer one of mere hope; it presented all the certainty of happiness of which human existence is capable.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading The future was no longer one of mere hope; it presented all the certainty of happiness of which human existence is capable.

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

From this reading The deliverance of the cousins, the one from captivity and death, the other from a fate to her more dreadful than death; the restoration of the will of their uncle; and the fall of the daring and unprincipled villain to whose machinations they owed all their calamities, had changed the current of their fortunes, which was now to flow in a channel where the eye could no longer trace obstructions.

plural of “individual” — a human being

From this reading Such being the case, it would be a superfluous and unprofitable task to pursue our history further, were it not that other individuals, whose interests were so long intermingled with those of the cousins, have a claim upon our notice.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading With the battle at the Black-Vulture's town, the interest of our history ceases; and there it may be said to have its end.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Such being the case, it would be a superfluous and unprofitable task to pursue our history further, were it not that other individuals, whose interests were so long intermingled with those of the cousins, have a claim upon our notice.

past form of “intermingle” — combine into one

From this reading Such being the case, it would be a superfluous and unprofitable task to pursue our history further, were it not that other individuals, whose interests were so long intermingled with those of the cousins, have a claim upon our notice.

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

From this reading The future was no longer one of mere hope; it presented all the certainty of happiness of which human existence is capable.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading With the battle at the Black-Vulture's town, the interest of our history ceases; and there it may be said to have its end.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading With the battle at the Black-Vulture's town, the interest of our history ceases; and there it may be said to have its end.

immediately past

From this reading The last peal of thunder had dissipated the clouds of adversity, and the star of their destiny shone out with all its original lustre.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Such being the case, it would be a superfluous and unprofitable task to pursue our history further, were it not that other individuals, whose interests were so long intermingled with those of the cousins, have a claim upon our notice.

for more time

From this reading The deliverance of the cousins, the one from captivity and death, the other from a fate to her more dreadful than death; the restoration of the will of their uncle; and the fall of the daring and unprincipled villain to whose machinations they owed all their calamities, had changed the current of their fortunes, which was now to flow in a channel where the eye could no longer trace obstructions.

a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain

From this reading The last peal of thunder had dissipated the clouds of adversity, and the star of their destiny shone out with all its original lustre.

plural of “machination” — a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends

From this reading The deliverance of the cousins, the one from captivity and death, the other from a fate to her more dreadful than death; the restoration of the will of their uncle; and the fall of the daring and unprincipled villain to whose machinations they owed all their calamities, had changed the current of their fortunes, which was now to flow in a channel where the eye could no longer trace obstructions.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading With the battle at the Black-Vulture's town, the interest of our history ceases; and there it may be said to have its end.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading The future was no longer one of mere hope; it presented all the certainty of happiness of which human existence is capable.

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

From this reading The deliverance of the cousins, the one from captivity and death, the other from a fate to her more dreadful than death; the restoration of the will of their uncle; and the fall of the daring and unprincipled villain to whose machinations they owed all their calamities, had changed the current of their fortunes, which was now to flow in a channel where the eye could no longer trace obstructions.

not any; not one

From this reading The deliverance of the cousins, the one from captivity and death, the other from a fate to her more dreadful than death; the restoration of the will of their uncle; and the fall of the daring and unprincipled villain to whose machinations they owed all their calamities, had changed the current of their fortunes, which was now to flow in a channel where the eye could no longer trace obstructions.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Such being the case, it would be a superfluous and unprofitable task to pursue our history further, were it not that other individuals, whose interests were so long intermingled with those of the cousins, have a claim upon our notice.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading Such being the case, it would be a superfluous and unprofitable task to pursue our history further, were it not that other individuals, whose interests were so long intermingled with those of the cousins, have a claim upon our notice.

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

From this reading The deliverance of the cousins, the one from captivity and death, the other from a fate to her more dreadful than death; the restoration of the will of their uncle; and the fall of the daring and unprincipled villain to whose machinations they owed all their calamities, had changed the current of their fortunes, which was now to flow in a channel where the eye could no longer trace obstructions.

plural of “obstruction” — any structure that makes progress difficult

From this reading The deliverance of the cousins, the one from captivity and death, the other from a fate to her more dreadful than death; the restoration of the will of their uncle; and the fall of the daring and unprincipled villain to whose machinations they owed all their calamities, had changed the current of their fortunes, which was now to flow in a channel where the eye could no longer trace obstructions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading With the battle at the Black-Vulture's town, the interest of our history ceases; and there it may be said to have its end.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The deliverance of the cousins, the one from captivity and death, the other from a fate to her more dreadful than death; the restoration of the will of their uncle; and the fall of the daring and unprincipled villain to whose machinations they owed all their calamities, had changed the current of their fortunes, which was now to flow in a channel where the eye could no longer trace obstructions.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading The last peal of thunder had dissipated the clouds of adversity, and the star of their destiny shone out with all its original lustre.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The deliverance of the cousins, the one from captivity and death, the other from a fate to her more dreadful than death; the restoration of the will of their uncle; and the fall of the daring and unprincipled villain to whose machinations they owed all their calamities, had changed the current of their fortunes, which was now to flow in a channel where the eye could no longer trace obstructions.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading With the battle at the Black-Vulture's town, the interest of our history ceases; and there it may be said to have its end.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The last peal of thunder had dissipated the clouds of adversity, and the star of their destiny shone out with all its original lustre.

past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading The deliverance of the cousins, the one from captivity and death, the other from a fate to her more dreadful than death; the restoration of the will of their uncle; and the fall of the daring and unprincipled villain to whose machinations they owed all their calamities, had changed the current of their fortunes, which was now to flow in a channel where the eye could no longer trace obstructions.

a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)

From this reading The last peal of thunder had dissipated the clouds of adversity, and the star of their destiny shone out with all its original lustre.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The future was no longer one of mere hope; it presented all the certainty of happiness of which human existence is capable.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading Such being the case, it would be a superfluous and unprofitable task to pursue our history further, were it not that other individuals, whose interests were so long intermingled with those of the cousins, have a claim upon our notice.

the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685

From this reading The deliverance of the cousins, the one from captivity and death, the other from a fate to her more dreadful than death; the restoration of the will of their uncle; and the fall of the daring and unprincipled villain to whose machinations they owed all their calamities, had changed the current of their fortunes, which was now to flow in a channel where the eye could no longer trace obstructions.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading With the battle at the Black-Vulture's town, the interest of our history ceases; and there it may be said to have its end.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading The last peal of thunder had dissipated the clouds of adversity, and the star of their destiny shone out with all its original lustre.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Such being the case, it would be a superfluous and unprofitable task to pursue our history further, were it not that other individuals, whose interests were so long intermingled with those of the cousins, have a claim upon our notice.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading The last peal of thunder had dissipated the clouds of adversity, and the star of their destiny shone out with all its original lustre.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such being the case, it would be a superfluous and unprofitable task to pursue our history further, were it not that other individuals, whose interests were so long intermingled with those of the cousins, have a claim upon our notice.

serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

From this reading Such being the case, it would be a superfluous and unprofitable task to pursue our history further, were it not that other individuals, whose interests were so long intermingled with those of the cousins, have a claim upon our notice.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Such being the case, it would be a superfluous and unprofitable task to pursue our history further, were it not that other individuals, whose interests were so long intermingled with those of the cousins, have a claim upon our notice.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The deliverance of the cousins, the one from captivity and death, the other from a fate to her more dreadful than death; the restoration of the will of their uncle; and the fall of the daring and unprincipled villain to whose machinations they owed all their calamities, had changed the current of their fortunes, which was now to flow in a channel where the eye could no longer trace obstructions.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Such being the case, it would be a superfluous and unprofitable task to pursue our history further, were it not that other individuals, whose interests were so long intermingled with those of the cousins, have a claim upon our notice.

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

From this reading With the battle at the Black-Vulture's town, the interest of our history ceases; and there it may be said to have its end.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The deliverance of the cousins, the one from captivity and death, the other from a fate to her more dreadful than death; the restoration of the will of their uncle; and the fall of the daring and unprincipled villain to whose machinations they owed all their calamities, had changed the current of their fortunes, which was now to flow in a channel where the eye could no longer trace obstructions.

in or at that place or location

From this reading With the battle at the Black-Vulture's town, the interest of our history ceases; and there it may be said to have its end.

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

From this reading The deliverance of the cousins, the one from captivity and death, the other from a fate to her more dreadful than death; the restoration of the will of their uncle; and the fall of the daring and unprincipled villain to whose machinations they owed all their calamities, had changed the current of their fortunes, which was now to flow in a channel where the eye could no longer trace obstructions.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Such being the case, it would be a superfluous and unprofitable task to pursue our history further, were it not that other individuals, whose interests were so long intermingled with those of the cousins, have a claim upon our notice.

move fast, noisily, and heavily

From this reading The last peal of thunder had dissipated the clouds of adversity, and the star of their destiny shone out with all its original lustre.

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

From this reading With the battle at the Black-Vulture's town, the interest of our history ceases; and there it may be said to have its end.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading With the battle at the Black-Vulture's town, the interest of our history ceases; and there it may be said to have its end.

a just detectable amount

From this reading The deliverance of the cousins, the one from captivity and death, the other from a fate to her more dreadful than death; the restoration of the will of their uncle; and the fall of the daring and unprincipled villain to whose machinations they owed all their calamities, had changed the current of their fortunes, which was now to flow in a channel where the eye could no longer trace obstructions.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading The deliverance of the cousins, the one from captivity and death, the other from a fate to her more dreadful than death; the restoration of the will of their uncle; and the fall of the daring and unprincipled villain to whose machinations they owed all their calamities, had changed the current of their fortunes, which was now to flow in a channel where the eye could no longer trace obstructions.

lacking principles or moral scruples

From this reading The deliverance of the cousins, the one from captivity and death, the other from a fate to her more dreadful than death; the restoration of the will of their uncle; and the fall of the daring and unprincipled villain to whose machinations they owed all their calamities, had changed the current of their fortunes, which was now to flow in a channel where the eye could no longer trace obstructions.

producing little or no profit or gain

From this reading Such being the case, it would be a superfluous and unprofitable task to pursue our history further, were it not that other individuals, whose interests were so long intermingled with those of the cousins, have a claim upon our notice.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Such being the case, it would be a superfluous and unprofitable task to pursue our history further, were it not that other individuals, whose interests were so long intermingled with those of the cousins, have a claim upon our notice.

a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately

From this reading The deliverance of the cousins, the one from captivity and death, the other from a fate to her more dreadful than death; the restoration of the will of their uncle; and the fall of the daring and unprincipled villain to whose machinations they owed all their calamities, had changed the current of their fortunes, which was now to flow in a channel where the eye could no longer trace obstructions.

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

From this reading The deliverance of the cousins, the one from captivity and death, the other from a fate to her more dreadful than death; the restoration of the will of their uncle; and the fall of the daring and unprincipled villain to whose machinations they owed all their calamities, had changed the current of their fortunes, which was now to flow in a channel where the eye could no longer trace obstructions.

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

From this reading Such being the case, it would be a superfluous and unprofitable task to pursue our history further, were it not that other individuals, whose interests were so long intermingled with those of the cousins, have a claim upon our notice.

in or at the place that

From this reading The deliverance of the cousins, the one from captivity and death, the other from a fate to her more dreadful than death; the restoration of the will of their uncle; and the fall of the daring and unprincipled villain to whose machinations they owed all their calamities, had changed the current of their fortunes, which was now to flow in a channel where the eye could no longer trace obstructions.

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

From this reading The deliverance of the cousins, the one from captivity and death, the other from a fate to her more dreadful than death; the restoration of the will of their uncle; and the fall of the daring and unprincipled villain to whose machinations they owed all their calamities, had changed the current of their fortunes, which was now to flow in a channel where the eye could no longer trace obstructions.

belonging to which person

From this reading The deliverance of the cousins, the one from captivity and death, the other from a fate to her more dreadful than death; the restoration of the will of their uncle; and the fall of the daring and unprincipled villain to whose machinations they owed all their calamities, had changed the current of their fortunes, which was now to flow in a channel where the eye could no longer trace obstructions.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The deliverance of the cousins, the one from captivity and death, the other from a fate to her more dreadful than death; the restoration of the will of their uncle; and the fall of the daring and unprincipled villain to whose machinations they owed all their calamities, had changed the current of their fortunes, which was now to flow in a channel where the eye could no longer trace obstructions.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With the battle at the Black-Vulture's town, the interest of our history ceases; and there it may be said to have its end.

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

From this reading Such being the case, it would be a superfluous and unprofitable task to pursue our history further, were it not that other individuals, whose interests were so long intermingled with those of the cousins, have a claim upon our notice.