Chapter IV

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

From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

causing motion or action or change

From this reading Years had elapsed since Irving had indited the letters from which we have extracted, and every passing one had seen an increasing tendency to suffer humanity to yield to interest: what had been the practice of official duty, became the actuating principle, and gold, the

plural of “add” — a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders

From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

in addition

From this reading With the true spirit of gain, he calculated that this event might, by a little judicious policy, be rendered, not only subservient to his present pressing demand for slaves, but also might open greater facilities than he had hitherto possessed, of obtaining a choice.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Years had elapsed since Irving had indited the letters from which we have extracted, and every passing one had seen an increasing tendency to suffer humanity to yield to interest: what had been the practice of official duty, became the actuating principle, and gold, the

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

From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The order he had received from his employers, arrived at an opportune period; for he had, on that very day, been invited to attend the ceremony of the coronation of the king of Whidáh, to take place in a few days, at Sabi.

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

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading The order he had received from his employers, arrived at an opportune period; for he had, on that very day, been invited to attend the ceremony of the coronation of the king of Whidáh, to take place in a few days, at Sabi.

something causing misery or death

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

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

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Years had elapsed since Irving had indited the letters from which we have extracted, and every passing one had seen an increasing tendency to suffer humanity to yield to interest: what had been the practice of official duty, became the actuating principle, and gold, the

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Years had elapsed since Irving had indited the letters from which we have extracted, and every passing one had seen an increasing tendency to suffer humanity to yield to interest: what had been the practice of official duty, became the actuating principle, and gold, the

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading With the true spirit of gain, he calculated that this event might, by a little judicious policy, be rendered, not only subservient to his present pressing demand for slaves, but also might open greater facilities than he had hitherto possessed, of obtaining a choice.

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading With the true spirit of gain, he calculated that this event might, by a little judicious policy, be rendered, not only subservient to his present pressing demand for slaves, but also might open greater facilities than he had hitherto possessed, of obtaining a choice.

with self-possession (especially in times of stress)

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

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From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading The order he had received from his employers, arrived at an opportune period; for he had, on that very day, been invited to attend the ceremony of the coronation of the king of Whidáh, to take place in a few days, at Sabi.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading With the true spirit of gain, he calculated that this event might, by a little judicious policy, be rendered, not only subservient to his present pressing demand for slaves, but also might open greater facilities than he had hitherto possessed, of obtaining a choice.

including all or everything

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

the ceremony of installing a new monarch

From this reading The order he had received from his employers, arrived at an opportune period; for he had, on that very day, been invited to attend the ceremony of the coronation of the king of Whidáh, to take place in a few days, at Sabi.

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

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The order he had received from his employers, arrived at an opportune period; for he had, on that very day, been invited to attend the ceremony of the coronation of the king of Whidáh, to take place in a few days, at Sabi.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The order he had received from his employers, arrived at an opportune period; for he had, on that very day, been invited to attend the ceremony of the coronation of the king of Whidáh, to take place in a few days, at Sabi.

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading With the true spirit of gain, he calculated that this event might, by a little judicious policy, be rendered, not only subservient to his present pressing demand for slaves, but also might open greater facilities than he had hitherto possessed, of obtaining a choice.

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless

From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

psychological suffering

From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

decree or designate beforehand

From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

an old form of “do”, used with “thou”

From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

twice as great or many

From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Years had elapsed since Irving had indited the letters from which we have extracted, and every passing one had seen an increasing tendency to suffer humanity to yield to interest: what had been the practice of official duty, became the actuating principle, and gold, the

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

From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading Years had elapsed since Irving had indited the letters from which we have extracted, and every passing one had seen an increasing tendency to suffer humanity to yield to interest: what had been the practice of official duty, became the actuating principle, and gold, the

plural of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading The order he had received from his employers, arrived at an opportune period; for he had, on that very day, been invited to attend the ceremony of the coronation of the king of Whidáh, to take place in a few days, at Sabi.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

divisible by two

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading With the true spirit of gain, he calculated that this event might, by a little judicious policy, be rendered, not only subservient to his present pressing demand for slaves, but also might open greater facilities than he had hitherto possessed, of obtaining a choice.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

the quality of being suited to the end in view

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

past form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense

From this reading Years had elapsed since Irving had indited the letters from which we have extracted, and every passing one had seen an increasing tendency to suffer humanity to yield to interest: what had been the practice of official duty, became the actuating principle, and gold, the

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

plural of “facility” — a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry

From this reading With the true spirit of gain, he calculated that this event might, by a little judicious policy, be rendered, not only subservient to his present pressing demand for slaves, but also might open greater facilities than he had hitherto possessed, of obtaining a choice.

an acute insufficiency

From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

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

From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The order he had received from his employers, arrived at an opportune period; for he had, on that very day, been invited to attend the ceremony of the coronation of the king of Whidáh, to take place in a few days, at Sabi.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The order he had received from his employers, arrived at an opportune period; for he had, on that very day, been invited to attend the ceremony of the coronation of the king of Whidáh, to take place in a few days, at Sabi.

(of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Years had elapsed since Irving had indited the letters from which we have extracted, and every passing one had seen an increasing tendency to suffer humanity to yield to interest: what had been the practice of official duty, became the actuating principle, and gold, the

obtain

From this reading With the true spirit of gain, he calculated that this event might, by a little judicious policy, be rendered, not only subservient to his present pressing demand for slaves, but also might open greater facilities than he had hitherto possessed, of obtaining a choice.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

coins made of gold

From this reading Years had elapsed since Irving had indited the letters from which we have extracted, and every passing one had seen an increasing tendency to suffer humanity to yield to interest: what had been the practice of official duty, became the actuating principle, and gold, the

death of a person

From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading With the true spirit of gain, he calculated that this event might, by a little judicious policy, be rendered, not only subservient to his present pressing demand for slaves, but also might open greater facilities than he had hitherto possessed, of obtaining a choice.

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

From this reading Years had elapsed since Irving had indited the letters from which we have extracted, and every passing one had seen an increasing tendency to suffer humanity to yield to interest: what had been the practice of official duty, became the actuating principle, and gold, the

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Years had elapsed since Irving had indited the letters from which we have extracted, and every passing one had seen an increasing tendency to suffer humanity to yield to interest: what had been the practice of official duty, became the actuating principle, and gold, the

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The order he had received from his employers, arrived at an opportune period; for he had, on that very day, been invited to attend the ceremony of the coronation of the king of Whidáh, to take place in a few days, at Sabi.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading With the true spirit of gain, he calculated that this event might, by a little judicious policy, be rendered, not only subservient to his present pressing demand for slaves, but also might open greater facilities than he had hitherto possessed, of obtaining a choice.

exceedingly bad

From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear

From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

characteristic of humanity

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

the quality of being humane

From this reading Years had elapsed since Irving had indited the letters from which we have extracted, and every passing one had seen an increasing tendency to suffer humanity to yield to interest: what had been the practice of official duty, became the actuating principle, and gold, the

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

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

From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

becoming greater or larger

From this reading Years had elapsed since Irving had indited the letters from which we have extracted, and every passing one had seen an increasing tendency to suffer humanity to yield to interest: what had been the practice of official duty, became the actuating principle, and gold, the

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

past form of “indite” — produce a literary work

From this reading Years had elapsed since Irving had indited the letters from which we have extracted, and every passing one had seen an increasing tendency to suffer humanity to yield to interest: what had been the practice of official duty, became the actuating principle, and gold, the

beguiling but harmful

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Years had elapsed since Irving had indited the letters from which we have extracted, and every passing one had seen an increasing tendency to suffer humanity to yield to interest: what had been the practice of official duty, became the actuating principle, and gold, the

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading The order he had received from his employers, arrived at an opportune period; for he had, on that very day, been invited to attend the ceremony of the coronation of the king of Whidáh, to take place in a few days, at Sabi.

United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)

From this reading Years had elapsed since Irving had indited the letters from which we have extracted, and every passing one had seen an increasing tendency to suffer humanity to yield to interest: what had been the practice of official duty, became the actuating principle, and gold, the

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

From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters

From this reading With the true spirit of gain, he calculated that this event might, by a little judicious policy, be rendered, not only subservient to his present pressing demand for slaves, but also might open greater facilities than he had hitherto possessed, of obtaining a choice.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

show to be right by providing justification or proof

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading The order he had received from his employers, arrived at an opportune period; for he had, on that very day, been invited to attend the ceremony of the coronation of the king of Whidáh, to take place in a few days, at Sabi.

plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race

From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

the literary culture

From this reading Years had elapsed since Irving had indited the letters from which we have extracted, and every passing one had seen an increasing tendency to suffer humanity to yield to interest: what had been the practice of official duty, became the actuating principle, and gold, the

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading With the true spirit of gain, he calculated that this event might, by a little judicious policy, be rendered, not only subservient to his present pressing demand for slaves, but also might open greater facilities than he had hitherto possessed, of obtaining a choice.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

something that is lost

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

deficient in amount or quality or extent

From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading With the true spirit of gain, he calculated that this event might, by a little judicious policy, be rendered, not only subservient to his present pressing demand for slaves, but also might open greater facilities than he had hitherto possessed, of obtaining a choice.

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

From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

used to form the superlative

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

not any; not one

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

throughout a period of time

From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading With the true spirit of gain, he calculated that this event might, by a little judicious policy, be rendered, not only subservient to his present pressing demand for slaves, but also might open greater facilities than he had hitherto possessed, of obtaining a choice.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

having official authority or sanction

From this reading Years had elapsed since Irving had indited the letters from which we have extracted, and every passing one had seen an increasing tendency to suffer humanity to yield to interest: what had been the practice of official duty, became the actuating principle, and gold, the

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The order he had received from his employers, arrived at an opportune period; for he had, on that very day, been invited to attend the ceremony of the coronation of the king of Whidáh, to take place in a few days, at Sabi.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Years had elapsed since Irving had indited the letters from which we have extracted, and every passing one had seen an increasing tendency to suffer humanity to yield to interest: what had been the practice of official duty, became the actuating principle, and gold, the

and nothing more

From this reading With the true spirit of gain, he calculated that this event might, by a little judicious policy, be rendered, not only subservient to his present pressing demand for slaves, but also might open greater facilities than he had hitherto possessed, of obtaining a choice.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading With the true spirit of gain, he calculated that this event might, by a little judicious policy, be rendered, not only subservient to his present pressing demand for slaves, but also might open greater facilities than he had hitherto possessed, of obtaining a choice.

suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose

From this reading The order he had received from his employers, arrived at an opportune period; for he had, on that very day, been invited to attend the ceremony of the coronation of the king of Whidáh, to take place in a few days, at Sabi.

the act of subjugating by cruelty

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The order he had received from his employers, arrived at an opportune period; for he had, on that very day, been invited to attend the ceremony of the coronation of the king of Whidáh, to take place in a few days, at Sabi.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

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From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Years had elapsed since Irving had indited the letters from which we have extracted, and every passing one had seen an increasing tendency to suffer humanity to yield to interest: what had been the practice of official duty, became the actuating principle, and gold, the

an amount of time

From this reading The order he had received from his employers, arrived at an opportune period; for he had, on that very day, been invited to attend the ceremony of the coronation of the king of Whidáh, to take place in a few days, at Sabi.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The order he had received from his employers, arrived at an opportune period; for he had, on that very day, been invited to attend the ceremony of the coronation of the king of Whidáh, to take place in a few days, at Sabi.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading With the true spirit of gain, he calculated that this event might, by a little judicious policy, be rendered, not only subservient to his present pressing demand for slaves, but also might open greater facilities than he had hitherto possessed, of obtaining a choice.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading With the true spirit of gain, he calculated that this event might, by a little judicious policy, be rendered, not only subservient to his present pressing demand for slaves, but also might open greater facilities than he had hitherto possessed, of obtaining a choice.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading Years had elapsed since Irving had indited the letters from which we have extracted, and every passing one had seen an increasing tendency to suffer humanity to yield to interest: what had been the practice of official duty, became the actuating principle, and gold, the

carrying developing offspring within the body or being about to produce new life

From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading With the true spirit of gain, he calculated that this event might, by a little judicious policy, be rendered, not only subservient to his present pressing demand for slaves, but also might open greater facilities than he had hitherto possessed, of obtaining a choice.

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

From this reading With the true spirit of gain, he calculated that this event might, by a little judicious policy, be rendered, not only subservient to his present pressing demand for slaves, but also might open greater facilities than he had hitherto possessed, of obtaining a choice.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading Years had elapsed since Irving had indited the letters from which we have extracted, and every passing one had seen an increasing tendency to suffer humanity to yield to interest: what had been the practice of official duty, became the actuating principle, and gold, the

produced or growing in extreme abundance

From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The order he had received from his employers, arrived at an opportune period; for he had, on that very day, been invited to attend the ceremony of the coronation of the king of Whidáh, to take place in a few days, at Sabi.

past form of “recoil” — draw back, as with fear or pain

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

have sovereign power

From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading With the true spirit of gain, he calculated that this event might, by a little judicious policy, be rendered, not only subservient to his present pressing demand for slaves, but also might open greater facilities than he had hitherto possessed, of obtaining a choice.

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From this reading The order he had received from his employers, arrived at an opportune period; for he had, on that very day, been invited to attend the ceremony of the coronation of the king of Whidáh, to take place in a few days, at Sabi.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Years had elapsed since Irving had indited the letters from which we have extracted, and every passing one had seen an increasing tendency to suffer humanity to yield to interest: what had been the practice of official duty, became the actuating principle, and gold, the

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Years had elapsed since Irving had indited the letters from which we have extracted, and every passing one had seen an increasing tendency to suffer humanity to yield to interest: what had been the practice of official duty, became the actuating principle, and gold, the

the state of being under the control of another person

From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone

From this reading With the true spirit of gain, he calculated that this event might, by a little judicious policy, be rendered, not only subservient to his present pressing demand for slaves, but also might open greater facilities than he had hitherto possessed, of obtaining a choice.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading With the true spirit of gain, he calculated that this event might, by a little judicious policy, be rendered, not only subservient to his present pressing demand for slaves, but also might open greater facilities than he had hitherto possessed, of obtaining a choice.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

forced submission to control by others

From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

compliant and obedient to authority

From this reading With the true spirit of gain, he calculated that this event might, by a little judicious policy, be rendered, not only subservient to his present pressing demand for slaves, but also might open greater facilities than he had hitherto possessed, of obtaining a choice.

undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Years had elapsed since Irving had indited the letters from which we have extracted, and every passing one had seen an increasing tendency to suffer humanity to yield to interest: what had been the practice of official duty, became the actuating principle, and gold, the

carry out

From this reading The order he had received from his employers, arrived at an opportune period; for he had, on that very day, been invited to attend the ceremony of the coronation of the king of Whidáh, to take place in a few days, at Sabi.

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading Years had elapsed since Irving had indited the letters from which we have extracted, and every passing one had seen an increasing tendency to suffer humanity to yield to interest: what had been the practice of official duty, became the actuating principle, and gold, the

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading With the true spirit of gain, he calculated that this event might, by a little judicious policy, be rendered, not only subservient to his present pressing demand for slaves, but also might open greater facilities than he had hitherto possessed, of obtaining a choice.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

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

From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

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

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

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

From this reading With the true spirit of gain, he calculated that this event might, by a little judicious policy, be rendered, not only subservient to his present pressing demand for slaves, but also might open greater facilities than he had hitherto possessed, of obtaining a choice.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

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

From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

create by training and teaching

From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading With the true spirit of gain, he calculated that this event might, by a little judicious policy, be rendered, not only subservient to his present pressing demand for slaves, but also might open greater facilities than he had hitherto possessed, of obtaining a choice.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

an old word for “to”

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

precisely as stated

From this reading The order he had received from his employers, arrived at an opportune period; for he had, on that very day, been invited to attend the ceremony of the coronation of the king of Whidáh, to take place in a few days, at Sabi.

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Years had elapsed since Irving had indited the letters from which we have extracted, and every passing one had seen an increasing tendency to suffer humanity to yield to interest: what had been the practice of official duty, became the actuating principle, and gold, the

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Years had elapsed since Irving had indited the letters from which we have extracted, and every passing one had seen an increasing tendency to suffer humanity to yield to interest: what had been the practice of official duty, became the actuating principle, and gold, the

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

From this reading Years had elapsed since Irving had indited the letters from which we have extracted, and every passing one had seen an increasing tendency to suffer humanity to yield to interest: what had been the practice of official duty, became the actuating principle, and gold, the

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From this reading The order he had received from his employers, arrived at an opportune period; for he had, on that very day, been invited to attend the ceremony of the coronation of the king of Whidáh, to take place in a few days, at Sabi.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

plural of “woe” — misery resulting from affliction

From this reading "O Slavery---- Profuse of woes, and pregnant with distress, Eternal horrors in thy presence reign; Pale meagre famine leads thy horrid train; To each dire load subjection adds more weight, And pain is doubled in the captive's fate: O'er nature's smiling face thou spreadst a gloom, And to the grave dost every pleasure doom."

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

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."

a late time of life

From this reading Years had elapsed since Irving had indited the letters from which we have extracted, and every passing one had seen an increasing tendency to suffer humanity to yield to interest: what had been the practice of official duty, became the actuating principle, and gold, the

be the cause or source of

From this reading Years had elapsed since Irving had indited the letters from which we have extracted, and every passing one had seen an increasing tendency to suffer humanity to yield to interest: what had been the practice of official duty, became the actuating principle, and gold, the

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Insidious bane that makes destruction smooth, The foe to virtue, liberty, and truth," absorbed the better feelings, which had at first recoiled from the scenes of cruelty and oppression he had witnessed; and he could calmly execute the one and the other, and be at no loss to justify (at least to himself) the acts, and even reason upon the trade of human beings; if not, indeed, upon its humanity and justice, at least upon its expedience; forgetful of that great and comprehensive, but most simple maxim: "Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you."