used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I found that it was usual for a man to be executed with great ceremony upon the spot whereon his crime had been committed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That large numbers of people were thus sometimes discharged from a single market-place, and that the repeated strokes appeared to shake, or crack, or pierce in some degree that portion of the sky towards which the artillery had been directed.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I here at once saw that I had discovered the true cause of earthquakes and volcanoes; and this shows how great light may be thrown upon theories concerning the hidden constitution of this earth, by going more deeply into the matter of it than had been done by any one before I dug my hole.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading That large numbers of people were thus sometimes discharged from a single market-place, and that the repeated strokes appeared to shake, or crack, or pierce in some degree that portion of the sky towards which the artillery had been directed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Our volcanoes, it is now proved, are situated over the market-places of various provincial towns in Skitzland.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading That large numbers of people were thus sometimes discharged from a single market-place, and that the repeated strokes appeared to shake, or crack, or pierce in some degree that portion of the sky towards which the artillery had been directed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I here at once saw that I had discovered the true cause of earthquakes and volcanoes; and this shows how great light may be thrown upon theories concerning the hidden constitution of this earth, by going more deeply into the matter of it than had been done by any one before I dug my hole.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I found that it was usual for a man to be executed with great ceremony upon the spot whereon his crime had been committed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I found that it was usual for a man to be executed with great ceremony upon the spot whereon his crime had been committed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I here at once saw that I had discovered the true cause of earthquakes and volcanoes; and this shows how great light may be thrown upon theories concerning the hidden constitution of this earth, by going more deeply into the matter of it than had been done by any one before I dug my hole.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I here at once saw that I had discovered the true cause of earthquakes and volcanoes; and this shows how great light may be thrown upon theories concerning the hidden constitution of this earth, by going more deeply into the matter of it than had been done by any one before I dug my hole.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading That in case of rebellions or tumults in the provinces, when large numbers were not unfrequently condemned to death, the sentence of the law was carried out in the chief towns of the disturbed districts.
an occurrence of something
From this reading That in case of rebellions or tumults in the provinces, when large numbers were not unfrequently condemned to death, the sentence of the law was carried out in the chief towns of the disturbed districts.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading I here at once saw that I had discovered the true cause of earthquakes and volcanoes; and this shows how great light may be thrown upon theories concerning the hidden constitution of this earth, by going more deeply into the matter of it than had been done by any one before I dug my hole.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading I found that it was usual for a man to be executed with great ceremony upon the spot whereon his crime had been committed.
a person who is in charge
From this reading That in case of rebellions or tumults in the provinces, when large numbers were not unfrequently condemned to death, the sentence of the law was carried out in the chief towns of the disturbed districts.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading I found that it was usual for a man to be executed with great ceremony upon the spot whereon his crime had been committed.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading I here at once saw that I had discovered the true cause of earthquakes and volcanoes; and this shows how great light may be thrown upon theories concerning the hidden constitution of this earth, by going more deeply into the matter of it than had been done by any one before I dug my hole.
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading That in case of rebellions or tumults in the provinces, when large numbers were not unfrequently condemned to death, the sentence of the law was carried out in the chief towns of the disturbed districts.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading I here at once saw that I had discovered the true cause of earthquakes and volcanoes; and this shows how great light may be thrown upon theories concerning the hidden constitution of this earth, by going more deeply into the matter of it than had been done by any one before I dug my hole.
crackverbUS /kræk/
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
From this reading That large numbers of people were thus sometimes discharged from a single market-place, and that the repeated strokes appeared to shake, or crack, or pierce in some degree that portion of the sky towards which the artillery had been directed.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading I found that it was usual for a man to be executed with great ceremony upon the spot whereon his crime had been committed.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading That in case of rebellions or tumults in the provinces, when large numbers were not unfrequently condemned to death, the sentence of the law was carried out in the chief towns of the disturbed districts.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading I here at once saw that I had discovered the true cause of earthquakes and volcanoes; and this shows how great light may be thrown upon theories concerning the hidden constitution of this earth, by going more deeply into the matter of it than had been done by any one before I dug my hole.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading That large numbers of people were thus sometimes discharged from a single market-place, and that the repeated strokes appeared to shake, or crack, or pierce in some degree that portion of the sky towards which the artillery had been directed.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading That large numbers of people were thus sometimes discharged from a single market-place, and that the repeated strokes appeared to shake, or crack, or pierce in some degree that portion of the sky towards which the artillery had been directed.
dischargedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having lost your job
From this reading That large numbers of people were thus sometimes discharged from a single market-place, and that the repeated strokes appeared to shake, or crack, or pierce in some degree that portion of the sky towards which the artillery had been directed.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading I here at once saw that I had discovered the true cause of earthquakes and volcanoes; and this shows how great light may be thrown upon theories concerning the hidden constitution of this earth, by going more deeply into the matter of it than had been done by any one before I dug my hole.
districtsnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkts/
plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading That in case of rebellions or tumults in the provinces, when large numbers were not unfrequently condemned to death, the sentence of the law was carried out in the chief towns of the disturbed districts.
having the place or position changed
From this reading That in case of rebellions or tumults in the provinces, when large numbers were not unfrequently condemned to death, the sentence of the law was carried out in the chief towns of the disturbed districts.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I here at once saw that I had discovered the true cause of earthquakes and volcanoes; and this shows how great light may be thrown upon theories concerning the hidden constitution of this earth, by going more deeply into the matter of it than had been done by any one before I dug my hole.
dugnounUS /dʌɡ/
an udder or breast or teat
From this reading I here at once saw that I had discovered the true cause of earthquakes and volcanoes; and this shows how great light may be thrown upon theories concerning the hidden constitution of this earth, by going more deeply into the matter of it than had been done by any one before I dug my hole.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading I here at once saw that I had discovered the true cause of earthquakes and volcanoes; and this shows how great light may be thrown upon theories concerning the hidden constitution of this earth, by going more deeply into the matter of it than had been done by any one before I dug my hole.
earthquakesnounUS /ˈɜːrθkweɪks/
plural of “earthquake” — shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity
From this reading I here at once saw that I had discovered the true cause of earthquakes and volcanoes; and this shows how great light may be thrown upon theories concerning the hidden constitution of this earth, by going more deeply into the matter of it than had been done by any one before I dug my hole.
executedadjectiveUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪd/
put to death as punishment
From this reading I found that it was usual for a man to be executed with great ceremony upon the spot whereon his crime had been committed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I found that it was usual for a man to be executed with great ceremony upon the spot whereon his crime had been committed.
set up or found
From this reading I found that it was usual for a man to be executed with great ceremony upon the spot whereon his crime had been committed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading That large numbers of people were thus sometimes discharged from a single market-place, and that the repeated strokes appeared to shake, or crack, or pierce in some degree that portion of the sky towards which the artillery had been directed.
the act of departing
From this reading I here at once saw that I had discovered the true cause of earthquakes and volcanoes; and this shows how great light may be thrown upon theories concerning the hidden constitution of this earth, by going more deeply into the matter of it than had been done by any one before I dug my hole.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I found that it was usual for a man to be executed with great ceremony upon the spot whereon his crime had been committed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I found that it was usual for a man to be executed with great ceremony upon the spot whereon his crime had been committed.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I here at once saw that I had discovered the true cause of earthquakes and volcanoes; and this shows how great light may be thrown upon theories concerning the hidden constitution of this earth, by going more deeply into the matter of it than had been done by any one before I dug my hole.
not accessible to view
From this reading I here at once saw that I had discovered the true cause of earthquakes and volcanoes; and this shows how great light may be thrown upon theories concerning the hidden constitution of this earth, by going more deeply into the matter of it than had been done by any one before I dug my hole.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I found that it was usual for a man to be executed with great ceremony upon the spot whereon his crime had been committed.
an opening into or through something
From this reading I here at once saw that I had discovered the true cause of earthquakes and volcanoes; and this shows how great light may be thrown upon theories concerning the hidden constitution of this earth, by going more deeply into the matter of it than had been done by any one before I dug my hole.
how
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From this reading I here at once saw that I had discovered the true cause of earthquakes and volcanoes; and this shows how great light may be thrown upon theories concerning the hidden constitution of this earth, by going more deeply into the matter of it than had been done by any one before I dug my hole.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I found that it was usual for a man to be executed with great ceremony upon the spot whereon his crime had been committed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That in case of rebellions or tumults in the provinces, when large numbers were not unfrequently condemned to death, the sentence of the law was carried out in the chief towns of the disturbed districts.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I here at once saw that I had discovered the true cause of earthquakes and volcanoes; and this shows how great light may be thrown upon theories concerning the hidden constitution of this earth, by going more deeply into the matter of it than had been done by any one before I dug my hole.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our volcanoes, it is now proved, are situated over the market-places of various provincial towns in Skitzland.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I found that it was usual for a man to be executed with great ceremony upon the spot whereon his crime had been committed.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading That in case of rebellions or tumults in the provinces, when large numbers were not unfrequently condemned to death, the sentence of the law was carried out in the chief towns of the disturbed districts.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading That in case of rebellions or tumults in the provinces, when large numbers were not unfrequently condemned to death, the sentence of the law was carried out in the chief towns of the disturbed districts.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading I here at once saw that I had discovered the true cause of earthquakes and volcanoes; and this shows how great light may be thrown upon theories concerning the hidden constitution of this earth, by going more deeply into the matter of it than had been done by any one before I dug my hole.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I found that it was usual for a man to be executed with great ceremony upon the spot whereon his crime had been committed.
market-place
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From this reading That large numbers of people were thus sometimes discharged from a single market-place, and that the repeated strokes appeared to shake, or crack, or pierce in some degree that portion of the sky towards which the artillery had been directed.
market-places
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From this reading Our volcanoes, it is now proved, are situated over the market-places of various provincial towns in Skitzland.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I here at once saw that I had discovered the true cause of earthquakes and volcanoes; and this shows how great light may be thrown upon theories concerning the hidden constitution of this earth, by going more deeply into the matter of it than had been done by any one before I dug my hole.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I here at once saw that I had discovered the true cause of earthquakes and volcanoes; and this shows how great light may be thrown upon theories concerning the hidden constitution of this earth, by going more deeply into the matter of it than had been done by any one before I dug my hole.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I here at once saw that I had discovered the true cause of earthquakes and volcanoes; and this shows how great light may be thrown upon theories concerning the hidden constitution of this earth, by going more deeply into the matter of it than had been done by any one before I dug my hole.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I here at once saw that I had discovered the true cause of earthquakes and volcanoes; and this shows how great light may be thrown upon theories concerning the hidden constitution of this earth, by going more deeply into the matter of it than had been done by any one before I dug my hole.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That in case of rebellions or tumults in the provinces, when large numbers were not unfrequently condemned to death, the sentence of the law was carried out in the chief towns of the disturbed districts.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Our volcanoes, it is now proved, are situated over the market-places of various provincial towns in Skitzland.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading That in case of rebellions or tumults in the provinces, when large numbers were not unfrequently condemned to death, the sentence of the law was carried out in the chief towns of the disturbed districts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That in case of rebellions or tumults in the provinces, when large numbers were not unfrequently condemned to death, the sentence of the law was carried out in the chief towns of the disturbed districts.
on one occasion
From this reading I here at once saw that I had discovered the true cause of earthquakes and volcanoes; and this shows how great light may be thrown upon theories concerning the hidden constitution of this earth, by going more deeply into the matter of it than had been done by any one before I dug my hole.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I here at once saw that I had discovered the true cause of earthquakes and volcanoes; and this shows how great light may be thrown upon theories concerning the hidden constitution of this earth, by going more deeply into the matter of it than had been done by any one before I dug my hole.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading That in case of rebellions or tumults in the provinces, when large numbers were not unfrequently condemned to death, the sentence of the law was carried out in the chief towns of the disturbed districts.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our volcanoes, it is now proved, are situated over the market-places of various provincial towns in Skitzland.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading That in case of rebellions or tumults in the provinces, when large numbers were not unfrequently condemned to death, the sentence of the law was carried out in the chief towns of the disturbed districts.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Our volcanoes, it is now proved, are situated over the market-places of various provincial towns in Skitzland.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading That large numbers of people were thus sometimes discharged from a single market-place, and that the repeated strokes appeared to shake, or crack, or pierce in some degree that portion of the sky towards which the artillery had been directed.
pierceverbUS /pɪrs/
cut or make a way through
From this reading That large numbers of people were thus sometimes discharged from a single market-place, and that the repeated strokes appeared to shake, or crack, or pierce in some degree that portion of the sky towards which the artillery had been directed.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading That large numbers of people were thus sometimes discharged from a single market-place, and that the repeated strokes appeared to shake, or crack, or pierce in some degree that portion of the sky towards which the artillery had been directed.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Our volcanoes, it is now proved, are situated over the market-places of various provincial towns in Skitzland.
provincesnounUS /ˈprɑːvənsəz/
plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading That in case of rebellions or tumults in the provinces, when large numbers were not unfrequently condemned to death, the sentence of the law was carried out in the chief towns of the disturbed districts.
provincialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɪnʃəl/
of or associated with a province
From this reading Our volcanoes, it is now proved, are situated over the market-places of various provincial towns in Skitzland.
rebellionsnounUS /rɪˈbeljənz/
plural of “rebellion” — refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading That in case of rebellions or tumults in the provinces, when large numbers were not unfrequently condemned to death, the sentence of the law was carried out in the chief towns of the disturbed districts.
recurring again and again
From this reading That large numbers of people were thus sometimes discharged from a single market-place, and that the repeated strokes appeared to shake, or crack, or pierce in some degree that portion of the sky towards which the artillery had been directed.
cut with a saw
From this reading I here at once saw that I had discovered the true cause of earthquakes and volcanoes; and this shows how great light may be thrown upon theories concerning the hidden constitution of this earth, by going more deeply into the matter of it than had been done by any one before I dug my hole.
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading That in case of rebellions or tumults in the provinces, when large numbers were not unfrequently condemned to death, the sentence of the law was carried out in the chief towns of the disturbed districts.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading That large numbers of people were thus sometimes discharged from a single market-place, and that the repeated strokes appeared to shake, or crack, or pierce in some degree that portion of the sky towards which the artillery had been directed.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading I here at once saw that I had discovered the true cause of earthquakes and volcanoes; and this shows how great light may be thrown upon theories concerning the hidden constitution of this earth, by going more deeply into the matter of it than had been done by any one before I dug my hole.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading That large numbers of people were thus sometimes discharged from a single market-place, and that the repeated strokes appeared to shake, or crack, or pierce in some degree that portion of the sky towards which the artillery had been directed.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Our volcanoes, it is now proved, are situated over the market-places of various provincial towns in Skitzland.
Skitzland
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From this reading Our volcanoes, it is now proved, are situated over the market-places of various provincial towns in Skitzland.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading That large numbers of people were thus sometimes discharged from a single market-place, and that the repeated strokes appeared to shake, or crack, or pierce in some degree that portion of the sky towards which the artillery had been directed.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading That large numbers of people were thus sometimes discharged from a single market-place, and that the repeated strokes appeared to shake, or crack, or pierce in some degree that portion of the sky towards which the artillery had been directed.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading That large numbers of people were thus sometimes discharged from a single market-place, and that the repeated strokes appeared to shake, or crack, or pierce in some degree that portion of the sky towards which the artillery had been directed.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I found that it was usual for a man to be executed with great ceremony upon the spot whereon his crime had been committed.
strokesnounUS /stroʊks/
plural of “stroke” — (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading That large numbers of people were thus sometimes discharged from a single market-place, and that the repeated strokes appeared to shake, or crack, or pierce in some degree that portion of the sky towards which the artillery had been directed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I here at once saw that I had discovered the true cause of earthquakes and volcanoes; and this shows how great light may be thrown upon theories concerning the hidden constitution of this earth, by going more deeply into the matter of it than had been done by any one before I dug my hole.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I found that it was usual for a man to be executed with great ceremony upon the spot whereon his crime had been committed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I found that it was usual for a man to be executed with great ceremony upon the spot whereon his crime had been committed.
theoriesnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading I here at once saw that I had discovered the true cause of earthquakes and volcanoes; and this shows how great light may be thrown upon theories concerning the hidden constitution of this earth, by going more deeply into the matter of it than had been done by any one before I dug my hole.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I here at once saw that I had discovered the true cause of earthquakes and volcanoes; and this shows how great light may be thrown upon theories concerning the hidden constitution of this earth, by going more deeply into the matter of it than had been done by any one before I dug my hole.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading I here at once saw that I had discovered the true cause of earthquakes and volcanoes; and this shows how great light may be thrown upon theories concerning the hidden constitution of this earth, by going more deeply into the matter of it than had been done by any one before I dug my hole.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading That large numbers of people were thus sometimes discharged from a single market-place, and that the repeated strokes appeared to shake, or crack, or pierce in some degree that portion of the sky towards which the artillery had been directed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I found that it was usual for a man to be executed with great ceremony upon the spot whereon his crime had been committed.
in the direction of
From this reading That large numbers of people were thus sometimes discharged from a single market-place, and that the repeated strokes appeared to shake, or crack, or pierce in some degree that portion of the sky towards which the artillery had been directed.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading That in case of rebellions or tumults in the provinces, when large numbers were not unfrequently condemned to death, the sentence of the law was carried out in the chief towns of the disturbed districts.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading I here at once saw that I had discovered the true cause of earthquakes and volcanoes; and this shows how great light may be thrown upon theories concerning the hidden constitution of this earth, by going more deeply into the matter of it than had been done by any one before I dug my hole.
tumults
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From this reading That in case of rebellions or tumults in the provinces, when large numbers were not unfrequently condemned to death, the sentence of the law was carried out in the chief towns of the disturbed districts.
unfrequently
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From this reading That in case of rebellions or tumults in the provinces, when large numbers were not unfrequently condemned to death, the sentence of the law was carried out in the chief towns of the disturbed districts.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I found that it was usual for a man to be executed with great ceremony upon the spot whereon his crime had been committed.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading I found that it was usual for a man to be executed with great ceremony upon the spot whereon his crime had been committed.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Our volcanoes, it is now proved, are situated over the market-places of various provincial towns in Skitzland.
volcanoesnounUS /vɑːlˈkeɪnoʊz/
plural of “volcano” — a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt
From this reading I here at once saw that I had discovered the true cause of earthquakes and volcanoes; and this shows how great light may be thrown upon theories concerning the hidden constitution of this earth, by going more deeply into the matter of it than had been done by any one before I dug my hole.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I found that it was usual for a man to be executed with great ceremony upon the spot whereon his crime had been committed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That in case of rebellions or tumults in the provinces, when large numbers were not unfrequently condemned to death, the sentence of the law was carried out in the chief towns of the disturbed districts.
at the time that
From this reading That in case of rebellions or tumults in the provinces, when large numbers were not unfrequently condemned to death, the sentence of the law was carried out in the chief towns of the disturbed districts.
whereon
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From this reading I found that it was usual for a man to be executed with great ceremony upon the spot whereon his crime had been committed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That large numbers of people were thus sometimes discharged from a single market-place, and that the repeated strokes appeared to shake, or crack, or pierce in some degree that portion of the sky towards which the artillery had been directed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I found that it was usual for a man to be executed with great ceremony upon the spot whereon his crime had been committed.
