used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "'Never was such a transaction before or since in modern history,' cries the angry reader; 'cruel, like the grinding of human hearts under millstones; like----' Or, indeed, like the doings of the gods, which are cruel, but not that alone."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He must needs try to sophisticate us by talking about "the doings of the gods."
acquitsverbUS /əˈkwɪts/
third-person singular of “acquit” — pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
From this reading Because Divine Providence takes men out of the world in various ways, it is therefore allowable to a king, provided he be a hero grim enough and "earnest" enough, to kick men, cane them, and run them through the body when he pleases; and, after having sent a man to be tried by court-martial, if the court acquits him, to order him to be executed by his own despotic will.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading A truth-telling Carlyle ought to have said, "I admit this is murder; but I like the old fellow, and so I will call it right."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Because Divine Providence takes men out of the world in various ways, it is therefore allowable to a king, provided he be a hero grim enough and "earnest" enough, to kick men, cane them, and run them through the body when he pleases; and, after having sent a man to be tried by court-martial, if the court acquits him, to order him to be executed by his own despotic will.
allowableadjectiveUS /əˈlaʊəbəl/
deductible according to the tax laws
From this reading Because Divine Providence takes men out of the world in various ways, it is therefore allowable to a king, provided he be a hero grim enough and "earnest" enough, to kick men, cane them, and run them through the body when he pleases; and, after having sent a man to be tried by court-martial, if the court acquits him, to order him to be executed by his own despotic will.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "'Never was such a transaction before or since in modern history,' cries the angry reader; 'cruel, like the grinding of human hearts under millstones; like----' Or, indeed, like the doings of the gods, which are cruel, but not that alone."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In other words, Carlyle cannot make up his mind frankly to condemn this atrocious murder, and call it by its right name.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading "'Never was such a transaction before or since in modern history,' cries the angry reader; 'cruel, like the grinding of human hearts under millstones; like----' Or, indeed, like the doings of the gods, which are cruel, but not that alone."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "'Never was such a transaction before or since in modern history,' cries the angry reader; 'cruel, like the grinding of human hearts under millstones; like----' Or, indeed, like the doings of the gods, which are cruel, but not that alone."
atrociousadjectiveUS /əˈtroʊʃəs/
shockingly brutal or cruel
From this reading In other words, Carlyle cannot make up his mind frankly to condemn this atrocious murder, and call it by its right name.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Because Divine Providence takes men out of the world in various ways, it is therefore allowable to a king, provided he be a hero grim enough and "earnest" enough, to kick men, cane them, and run them through the body when he pleases; and, after having sent a man to be tried by court-martial, if the court acquits him, to order him to be executed by his own despotic will.
for the reason that
From this reading Because Divine Providence takes men out of the world in various ways, it is therefore allowable to a king, provided he be a hero grim enough and "earnest" enough, to kick men, cane them, and run them through the body when he pleases; and, after having sent a man to be tried by court-martial, if the court acquits him, to order him to be executed by his own despotic will.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "'Never was such a transaction before or since in modern history,' cries the angry reader; 'cruel, like the grinding of human hearts under millstones; like----' Or, indeed, like the doings of the gods, which are cruel, but not that alone."
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Because Divine Providence takes men out of the world in various ways, it is therefore allowable to a king, provided he be a hero grim enough and "earnest" enough, to kick men, cane them, and run them through the body when he pleases; and, after having sent a man to be tried by court-martial, if the court acquits him, to order him to be executed by his own despotic will.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "'Never was such a transaction before or since in modern history,' cries the angry reader; 'cruel, like the grinding of human hearts under millstones; like----' Or, indeed, like the doings of the gods, which are cruel, but not that alone."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In other words, Carlyle cannot make up his mind frankly to condemn this atrocious murder, and call it by its right name.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In other words, Carlyle cannot make up his mind frankly to condemn this atrocious murder, and call it by its right name.
canenounUS /keɪn/
a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
From this reading Because Divine Providence takes men out of the world in various ways, it is therefore allowable to a king, provided he be a hero grim enough and "earnest" enough, to kick men, cane them, and run them through the body when he pleases; and, after having sent a man to be tried by court-martial, if the court acquits him, to order him to be executed by his own despotic will.
cannot
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From this reading In other words, Carlyle cannot make up his mind frankly to condemn this atrocious murder, and call it by its right name.
CarlylenounUS /ˈkɑːrlaɪl/
Scottish historian who wrote about the French Revolution (1795-1881)
From this reading In other words, Carlyle cannot make up his mind frankly to condemn this atrocious murder, and call it by its right name.
condemnverbUS /kənˈdem/
express strong disapproval of
From this reading In other words, Carlyle cannot make up his mind frankly to condemn this atrocious murder, and call it by its right name.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Because Divine Providence takes men out of the world in various ways, it is therefore allowable to a king, provided he be a hero grim enough and "earnest" enough, to kick men, cane them, and run them through the body when he pleases; and, after having sent a man to be tried by court-martial, if the court acquits him, to order him to be executed by his own despotic will.
court-martialnounUS /ˈkɔːrtmɑːrʃəl/
a military court to try members of the armed services who are accused of serious breaches of martial law
From this reading Because Divine Providence takes men out of the world in various ways, it is therefore allowable to a king, provided he be a hero grim enough and "earnest" enough, to kick men, cane them, and run them through the body when he pleases; and, after having sent a man to be tried by court-martial, if the court acquits him, to order him to be executed by his own despotic will.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading "'Never was such a transaction before or since in modern history,' cries the angry reader; 'cruel, like the grinding of human hearts under millstones; like----' Or, indeed, like the doings of the gods, which are cruel, but not that alone."
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading "'Never was such a transaction before or since in modern history,' cries the angry reader; 'cruel, like the grinding of human hearts under millstones; like----' Or, indeed, like the doings of the gods, which are cruel, but not that alone."
despoticadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɑːtɪk/
belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot
From this reading Because Divine Providence takes men out of the world in various ways, it is therefore allowable to a king, provided he be a hero grim enough and "earnest" enough, to kick men, cane them, and run them through the body when he pleases; and, after having sent a man to be tried by court-martial, if the court acquits him, to order him to be executed by his own despotic will.
emanating from God
From this reading Because Divine Providence takes men out of the world in various ways, it is therefore allowable to a king, provided he be a hero grim enough and "earnest" enough, to kick men, cane them, and run them through the body when he pleases; and, after having sent a man to be tried by court-martial, if the court acquits him, to order him to be executed by his own despotic will.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading "'Never was such a transaction before or since in modern history,' cries the angry reader; 'cruel, like the grinding of human hearts under millstones; like----' Or, indeed, like the doings of the gods, which are cruel, but not that alone."
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Because Divine Providence takes men out of the world in various ways, it is therefore allowable to a king, provided he be a hero grim enough and "earnest" enough, to kick men, cane them, and run them through the body when he pleases; and, after having sent a man to be tried by court-martial, if the court acquits him, to order him to be executed by his own despotic will.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Because Divine Providence takes men out of the world in various ways, it is therefore allowable to a king, provided he be a hero grim enough and "earnest" enough, to kick men, cane them, and run them through the body when he pleases; and, after having sent a man to be tried by court-martial, if the court acquits him, to order him to be executed by his own despotic will.
executedadjectiveUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪd/
put to death as punishment
From this reading Because Divine Providence takes men out of the world in various ways, it is therefore allowable to a king, provided he be a hero grim enough and "earnest" enough, to kick men, cane them, and run them through the body when he pleases; and, after having sent a man to be tried by court-martial, if the court acquits him, to order him to be executed by his own despotic will.
a boy or man
From this reading A truth-telling Carlyle ought to have said, "I admit this is murder; but I like the old fellow, and so I will call it right."
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading In other words, Carlyle cannot make up his mind frankly to condemn this atrocious murder, and call it by its right name.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "'Never was such a transaction before or since in modern history,' cries the angry reader; 'cruel, like the grinding of human hearts under millstones; like----' Or, indeed, like the doings of the gods, which are cruel, but not that alone."
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Because Divine Providence takes men out of the world in various ways, it is therefore allowable to a king, provided he be a hero grim enough and "earnest" enough, to kick men, cane them, and run them through the body when he pleases; and, after having sent a man to be tried by court-martial, if the court acquits him, to order him to be executed by his own despotic will.
grindingnounUS /ˈɡraɪndɪŋ/
material resulting from the process of grinding
From this reading "'Never was such a transaction before or since in modern history,' cries the angry reader; 'cruel, like the grinding of human hearts under millstones; like----' Or, indeed, like the doings of the gods, which are cruel, but not that alone."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A truth-telling Carlyle ought to have said, "I admit this is murder; but I like the old fellow, and so I will call it right."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Because Divine Providence takes men out of the world in various ways, it is therefore allowable to a king, provided he be a hero grim enough and "earnest" enough, to kick men, cane them, and run them through the body when he pleases; and, after having sent a man to be tried by court-martial, if the court acquits him, to order him to be executed by his own despotic will.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He must needs try to sophisticate us by talking about "the doings of the gods."
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading "'Never was such a transaction before or since in modern history,' cries the angry reader; 'cruel, like the grinding of human hearts under millstones; like----' Or, indeed, like the doings of the gods, which are cruel, but not that alone."
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Because Divine Providence takes men out of the world in various ways, it is therefore allowable to a king, provided he be a hero grim enough and "earnest" enough, to kick men, cane them, and run them through the body when he pleases; and, after having sent a man to be tried by court-martial, if the court acquits him, to order him to be executed by his own despotic will.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Because Divine Providence takes men out of the world in various ways, it is therefore allowable to a king, provided he be a hero grim enough and "earnest" enough, to kick men, cane them, and run them through the body when he pleases; and, after having sent a man to be tried by court-martial, if the court acquits him, to order him to be executed by his own despotic will.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In other words, Carlyle cannot make up his mind frankly to condemn this atrocious murder, and call it by its right name.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading "'Never was such a transaction before or since in modern history,' cries the angry reader; 'cruel, like the grinding of human hearts under millstones; like----' Or, indeed, like the doings of the gods, which are cruel, but not that alone."
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading "'Never was such a transaction before or since in modern history,' cries the angry reader; 'cruel, like the grinding of human hearts under millstones; like----' Or, indeed, like the doings of the gods, which are cruel, but not that alone."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A truth-telling Carlyle ought to have said, "I admit this is murder; but I like the old fellow, and so I will call it right."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Because Divine Providence takes men out of the world in various ways, it is therefore allowable to a king, provided he be a hero grim enough and "earnest" enough, to kick men, cane them, and run them through the body when he pleases; and, after having sent a man to be tried by court-martial, if the court acquits him, to order him to be executed by his own despotic will.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "'Never was such a transaction before or since in modern history,' cries the angry reader; 'cruel, like the grinding of human hearts under millstones; like----' Or, indeed, like the doings of the gods, which are cruel, but not that alone."
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "'Never was such a transaction before or since in modern history,' cries the angry reader; 'cruel, like the grinding of human hearts under millstones; like----' Or, indeed, like the doings of the gods, which are cruel, but not that alone."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Because Divine Providence takes men out of the world in various ways, it is therefore allowable to a king, provided he be a hero grim enough and "earnest" enough, to kick men, cane them, and run them through the body when he pleases; and, after having sent a man to be tried by court-martial, if the court acquits him, to order him to be executed by his own despotic will.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In other words, Carlyle cannot make up his mind frankly to condemn this atrocious murder, and call it by its right name.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In other words, Carlyle cannot make up his mind frankly to condemn this atrocious murder, and call it by its right name.
kickverbUS /kɪk/
drive or propel with the foot
From this reading Because Divine Providence takes men out of the world in various ways, it is therefore allowable to a king, provided he be a hero grim enough and "earnest" enough, to kick men, cane them, and run them through the body when he pleases; and, after having sent a man to be tried by court-martial, if the court acquits him, to order him to be executed by his own despotic will.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Because Divine Providence takes men out of the world in various ways, it is therefore allowable to a king, provided he be a hero grim enough and "earnest" enough, to kick men, cane them, and run them through the body when he pleases; and, after having sent a man to be tried by court-martial, if the court acquits him, to order him to be executed by his own despotic will.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "'Never was such a transaction before or since in modern history,' cries the angry reader; 'cruel, like the grinding of human hearts under millstones; like----' Or, indeed, like the doings of the gods, which are cruel, but not that alone."
engage in
From this reading In other words, Carlyle cannot make up his mind frankly to condemn this atrocious murder, and call it by its right name.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Because Divine Providence takes men out of the world in various ways, it is therefore allowable to a king, provided he be a hero grim enough and "earnest" enough, to kick men, cane them, and run them through the body when he pleases; and, after having sent a man to be tried by court-martial, if the court acquits him, to order him to be executed by his own despotic will.
the force of workers available
From this reading Because Divine Providence takes men out of the world in various ways, it is therefore allowable to a king, provided he be a hero grim enough and "earnest" enough, to kick men, cane them, and run them through the body when he pleases; and, after having sent a man to be tried by court-martial, if the court acquits him, to order him to be executed by his own despotic will.
millstones
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From this reading "'Never was such a transaction before or since in modern history,' cries the angry reader; 'cruel, like the grinding of human hearts under millstones; like----' Or, indeed, like the doings of the gods, which are cruel, but not that alone."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In other words, Carlyle cannot make up his mind frankly to condemn this atrocious murder, and call it by its right name.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading "'Never was such a transaction before or since in modern history,' cries the angry reader; 'cruel, like the grinding of human hearts under millstones; like----' Or, indeed, like the doings of the gods, which are cruel, but not that alone."
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading In other words, Carlyle cannot make up his mind frankly to condemn this atrocious murder, and call it by its right name.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He must needs try to sophisticate us by talking about "the doings of the gods."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In other words, Carlyle cannot make up his mind frankly to condemn this atrocious murder, and call it by its right name.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading He must needs try to sophisticate us by talking about "the doings of the gods."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "'Never was such a transaction before or since in modern history,' cries the angry reader; 'cruel, like the grinding of human hearts under millstones; like----' Or, indeed, like the doings of the gods, which are cruel, but not that alone."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "'Never was such a transaction before or since in modern history,' cries the angry reader; 'cruel, like the grinding of human hearts under millstones; like----' Or, indeed, like the doings of the gods, which are cruel, but not that alone."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "'Never was such a transaction before or since in modern history,' cries the angry reader; 'cruel, like the grinding of human hearts under millstones; like----' Or, indeed, like the doings of the gods, which are cruel, but not that alone."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A truth-telling Carlyle ought to have said, "I admit this is murder; but I like the old fellow, and so I will call it right."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "'Never was such a transaction before or since in modern history,' cries the angry reader; 'cruel, like the grinding of human hearts under millstones; like----' Or, indeed, like the doings of the gods, which are cruel, but not that alone."
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Because Divine Providence takes men out of the world in various ways, it is therefore allowable to a king, provided he be a hero grim enough and "earnest" enough, to kick men, cane them, and run them through the body when he pleases; and, after having sent a man to be tried by court-martial, if the court acquits him, to order him to be executed by his own despotic will.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In other words, Carlyle cannot make up his mind frankly to condemn this atrocious murder, and call it by its right name.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading A truth-telling Carlyle ought to have said, "I admit this is murder; but I like the old fellow, and so I will call it right."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Because Divine Providence takes men out of the world in various ways, it is therefore allowable to a king, provided he be a hero grim enough and "earnest" enough, to kick men, cane them, and run them through the body when he pleases; and, after having sent a man to be tried by court-martial, if the court acquits him, to order him to be executed by his own despotic will.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Because Divine Providence takes men out of the world in various ways, it is therefore allowable to a king, provided he be a hero grim enough and "earnest" enough, to kick men, cane them, and run them through the body when he pleases; and, after having sent a man to be tried by court-martial, if the court acquits him, to order him to be executed by his own despotic will.
pleasesverbUS /ˈpliːzɪz/
third-person singular of “please” — give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Because Divine Providence takes men out of the world in various ways, it is therefore allowable to a king, provided he be a hero grim enough and "earnest" enough, to kick men, cane them, and run them through the body when he pleases; and, after having sent a man to be tried by court-martial, if the court acquits him, to order him to be executed by his own despotic will.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Because Divine Providence takes men out of the world in various ways, it is therefore allowable to a king, provided he be a hero grim enough and "earnest" enough, to kick men, cane them, and run them through the body when he pleases; and, after having sent a man to be tried by court-martial, if the court acquits him, to order him to be executed by his own despotic will.
ProvidencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading Because Divine Providence takes men out of the world in various ways, it is therefore allowable to a king, provided he be a hero grim enough and "earnest" enough, to kick men, cane them, and run them through the body when he pleases; and, after having sent a man to be tried by court-martial, if the court acquits him, to order him to be executed by his own despotic will.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading "'Never was such a transaction before or since in modern history,' cries the angry reader; 'cruel, like the grinding of human hearts under millstones; like----' Or, indeed, like the doings of the gods, which are cruel, but not that alone."
precisely, exactly
From this reading In other words, Carlyle cannot make up his mind frankly to condemn this atrocious murder, and call it by its right name.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Because Divine Providence takes men out of the world in various ways, it is therefore allowable to a king, provided he be a hero grim enough and "earnest" enough, to kick men, cane them, and run them through the body when he pleases; and, after having sent a man to be tried by court-martial, if the court acquits him, to order him to be executed by his own despotic will.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A truth-telling Carlyle ought to have said, "I admit this is murder; but I like the old fellow, and so I will call it right."
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Because Divine Providence takes men out of the world in various ways, it is therefore allowable to a king, provided he be a hero grim enough and "earnest" enough, to kick men, cane them, and run them through the body when he pleases; and, after having sent a man to be tried by court-martial, if the court acquits him, to order him to be executed by his own despotic will.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "'Never was such a transaction before or since in modern history,' cries the angry reader; 'cruel, like the grinding of human hearts under millstones; like----' Or, indeed, like the doings of the gods, which are cruel, but not that alone."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A truth-telling Carlyle ought to have said, "I admit this is murder; but I like the old fellow, and so I will call it right."
sophisticatenounUS /səˈfɪstəkeɪt/
a worldly-wise person
From this reading He must needs try to sophisticate us by talking about "the doings of the gods."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "'Never was such a transaction before or since in modern history,' cries the angry reader; 'cruel, like the grinding of human hearts under millstones; like----' Or, indeed, like the doings of the gods, which are cruel, but not that alone."
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading Because Divine Providence takes men out of the world in various ways, it is therefore allowable to a king, provided he be a hero grim enough and "earnest" enough, to kick men, cane them, and run them through the body when he pleases; and, after having sent a man to be tried by court-martial, if the court acquits him, to order him to be executed by his own despotic will.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading He must needs try to sophisticate us by talking about "the doings of the gods."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "'Never was such a transaction before or since in modern history,' cries the angry reader; 'cruel, like the grinding of human hearts under millstones; like----' Or, indeed, like the doings of the gods, which are cruel, but not that alone."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "'Never was such a transaction before or since in modern history,' cries the angry reader; 'cruel, like the grinding of human hearts under millstones; like----' Or, indeed, like the doings of the gods, which are cruel, but not that alone."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Because Divine Providence takes men out of the world in various ways, it is therefore allowable to a king, provided he be a hero grim enough and "earnest" enough, to kick men, cane them, and run them through the body when he pleases; and, after having sent a man to be tried by court-martial, if the court acquits him, to order him to be executed by his own despotic will.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Because Divine Providence takes men out of the world in various ways, it is therefore allowable to a king, provided he be a hero grim enough and "earnest" enough, to kick men, cane them, and run them through the body when he pleases; and, after having sent a man to be tried by court-martial, if the court acquits him, to order him to be executed by his own despotic will.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In other words, Carlyle cannot make up his mind frankly to condemn this atrocious murder, and call it by its right name.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Because Divine Providence takes men out of the world in various ways, it is therefore allowable to a king, provided he be a hero grim enough and "earnest" enough, to kick men, cane them, and run them through the body when he pleases; and, after having sent a man to be tried by court-martial, if the court acquits him, to order him to be executed by his own despotic will.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In other words, Carlyle cannot make up his mind frankly to condemn this atrocious murder, and call it by its right name.
transactionnounUS /trænˈzækʃən/
the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
From this reading "'Never was such a transaction before or since in modern history,' cries the angry reader; 'cruel, like the grinding of human hearts under millstones; like----' Or, indeed, like the doings of the gods, which are cruel, but not that alone."
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Because Divine Providence takes men out of the world in various ways, it is therefore allowable to a king, provided he be a hero grim enough and "earnest" enough, to kick men, cane them, and run them through the body when he pleases; and, after having sent a man to be tried by court-martial, if the court acquits him, to order him to be executed by his own despotic will.
truth-telling
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From this reading A truth-telling Carlyle ought to have said, "I admit this is murder; but I like the old fellow, and so I will call it right."
make an effort or attempt
From this reading He must needs try to sophisticate us by talking about "the doings of the gods."
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "'Never was such a transaction before or since in modern history,' cries the angry reader; 'cruel, like the grinding of human hearts under millstones; like----' Or, indeed, like the doings of the gods, which are cruel, but not that alone."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In other words, Carlyle cannot make up his mind frankly to condemn this atrocious murder, and call it by its right name.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He must needs try to sophisticate us by talking about "the doings of the gods."
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Because Divine Providence takes men out of the world in various ways, it is therefore allowable to a king, provided he be a hero grim enough and "earnest" enough, to kick men, cane them, and run them through the body when he pleases; and, after having sent a man to be tried by court-martial, if the court acquits him, to order him to be executed by his own despotic will.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "'Never was such a transaction before or since in modern history,' cries the angry reader; 'cruel, like the grinding of human hearts under millstones; like----' Or, indeed, like the doings of the gods, which are cruel, but not that alone."
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Because Divine Providence takes men out of the world in various ways, it is therefore allowable to a king, provided he be a hero grim enough and "earnest" enough, to kick men, cane them, and run them through the body when he pleases; and, after having sent a man to be tried by court-martial, if the court acquits him, to order him to be executed by his own despotic will.
at the time that
From this reading Because Divine Providence takes men out of the world in various ways, it is therefore allowable to a king, provided he be a hero grim enough and "earnest" enough, to kick men, cane them, and run them through the body when he pleases; and, after having sent a man to be tried by court-martial, if the court acquits him, to order him to be executed by his own despotic will.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "'Never was such a transaction before or since in modern history,' cries the angry reader; 'cruel, like the grinding of human hearts under millstones; like----' Or, indeed, like the doings of the gods, which are cruel, but not that alone."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Because Divine Providence takes men out of the world in various ways, it is therefore allowable to a king, provided he be a hero grim enough and "earnest" enough, to kick men, cane them, and run them through the body when he pleases; and, after having sent a man to be tried by court-martial, if the court acquits him, to order him to be executed by his own despotic will.
the words that are spoken
From this reading In other words, Carlyle cannot make up his mind frankly to condemn this atrocious murder, and call it by its right name.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Because Divine Providence takes men out of the world in various ways, it is therefore allowable to a king, provided he be a hero grim enough and "earnest" enough, to kick men, cane them, and run them through the body when he pleases; and, after having sent a man to be tried by court-martial, if the court acquits him, to order him to be executed by his own despotic will.
