Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

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

From this reading He unhesitatingly rejected the suggestion that he should be taken to church in Mr. Landor’s carriage--a proposition which that gentleman made as an amendment on the original plan, when the rumours of meditated insult became alarming.

frightening because of an awareness of danger

From this reading He unhesitatingly rejected the suggestion that he should be taken to church in Mr. Landor’s carriage--a proposition which that gentleman made as an amendment on the original plan, when the rumours of meditated insult became alarming.

the act of amending or correcting

From this reading He unhesitatingly rejected the suggestion that he should be taken to church in Mr. Landor’s carriage--a proposition which that gentleman made as an amendment on the original plan, when the rumours of meditated insult became alarming.

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

From this reading He unhesitatingly rejected the suggestion that he should be taken to church in Mr. Landor’s carriage--a proposition which that gentleman made as an amendment on the original plan, when the rumours of meditated insult became alarming.

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

From this reading Mr. Tryan declared he would have no precautions taken, but would simply trust in God and his good cause.

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

From this reading He unhesitatingly rejected the suggestion that he should be taken to church in Mr. Landor’s carriage--a proposition which that gentleman made as an amendment on the original plan, when the rumours of meditated insult became alarming.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

being joined in close association

From this reading These timorous persons, however, were in a small minority, and the generality of Mr. Tryan’s friends and hearers rather exulted in an opportunity of braving insult for the sake of a preacher to whom they were attached on personal as well as doctrinal grounds.

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

From this reading He unhesitatingly rejected the suggestion that he should be taken to church in Mr. Landor’s carriage--a proposition which that gentleman made as an amendment on the original plan, when the rumours of meditated insult became alarming.

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

From this reading He unhesitatingly rejected the suggestion that he should be taken to church in Mr. Landor’s carriage--a proposition which that gentleman made as an amendment on the original plan, when the rumours of meditated insult became alarming.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

-ing form of “brave” — face and withstand with courage

From this reading These timorous persons, however, were in a small minority, and the generality of Mr. Tryan’s friends and hearers rather exulted in an opportunity of braving insult for the sake of a preacher to whom they were attached on personal as well as doctrinal grounds.

a fragment of brick used as a weapon

From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. Tryan declared he would have no precautions taken, but would simply trust in God and his good cause.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading He unhesitatingly rejected the suggestion that he should be taken to church in Mr. Landor’s carriage--a proposition which that gentleman made as an amendment on the original plan, when the rumours of meditated insult became alarming.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Mr. Tryan declared he would have no precautions taken, but would simply trust in God and his good cause.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading He unhesitatingly rejected the suggestion that he should be taken to church in Mr. Landor’s carriage--a proposition which that gentleman made as an amendment on the original plan, when the rumours of meditated insult became alarming.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

plural of “conscience” — motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

From this reading Mr. Tryan showed no such symptoms of weakness on the critical Sunday.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Mr. Tryan declared he would have no precautions taken, but would simply trust in God and his good cause.

boldly resisting authority or an opposing force

From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

relating to or involving or preoccupied with doctrine

From this reading These timorous persons, however, were in a small minority, and the generality of Mr. Tryan’s friends and hearers rather exulted in an opportunity of braving insult for the sake of a preacher to whom they were attached on personal as well as doctrinal grounds.

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

From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

past form of “exult” — feel extreme happiness or elation

From this reading These timorous persons, however, were in a small minority, and the generality of Mr. Tryan’s friends and hearers rather exulted in an opportunity of braving insult for the sake of a preacher to whom they were attached on personal as well as doctrinal grounds.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

an idea or conclusion having general application

From this reading These timorous persons, however, were in a small minority, and the generality of Mr. Tryan’s friends and hearers rather exulted in an opportunity of braving insult for the sake of a preacher to whom they were attached on personal as well as doctrinal grounds.

a man of refinement

From this reading He unhesitatingly rejected the suggestion that he should be taken to church in Mr. Landor’s carriage--a proposition which that gentleman made as an amendment on the original plan, when the rumours of meditated insult became alarming.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Mr. Tryan declared he would have no precautions taken, but would simply trust in God and his good cause.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Mr. Tryan declared he would have no precautions taken, but would simply trust in God and his good cause.

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

From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading These timorous persons, however, were in a small minority, and the generality of Mr. Tryan’s friends and hearers rather exulted in an opportunity of braving insult for the sake of a preacher to whom they were attached on personal as well as doctrinal grounds.

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

From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Mr. Tryan declared he would have no precautions taken, but would simply trust in God and his good cause.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

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

From this reading He unhesitatingly rejected the suggestion that he should be taken to church in Mr. Landor’s carriage--a proposition which that gentleman made as an amendment on the original plan, when the rumours of meditated insult became alarming.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

plural of “hearer” — someone who listens attentively

From this reading These timorous persons, however, were in a small minority, and the generality of Mr. Tryan’s friends and hearers rather exulted in an opportunity of braving insult for the sake of a preacher to whom they were attached on personal as well as doctrinal grounds.

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

From this reading Mr. Tryan declared he would have no precautions taken, but would simply trust in God and his good cause.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading These timorous persons, however, were in a small minority, and the generality of Mr. Tryan’s friends and hearers rather exulted in an opportunity of braving insult for the sake of a preacher to whom they were attached on personal as well as doctrinal grounds.

not perfect; defective or inadequate

From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

an extemporaneous speech or remark

From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

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

From this reading He unhesitatingly rejected the suggestion that he should be taken to church in Mr. Landor’s carriage--a proposition which that gentleman made as an amendment on the original plan, when the rumours of meditated insult became alarming.

a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

From this reading He unhesitatingly rejected the suggestion that he should be taken to church in Mr. Landor’s carriage--a proposition which that gentleman made as an amendment on the original plan, when the rumours of meditated insult became alarming.

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

From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

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From this reading He unhesitatingly rejected the suggestion that he should be taken to church in Mr. Landor’s carriage--a proposition which that gentleman made as an amendment on the original plan, when the rumours of meditated insult became alarming.

established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules

From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He unhesitatingly rejected the suggestion that he should be taken to church in Mr. Landor’s carriage--a proposition which that gentleman made as an amendment on the original plan, when the rumours of meditated insult became alarming.

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From this reading He unhesitatingly rejected the suggestion that he should be taken to church in Mr. Landor’s carriage--a proposition which that gentleman made as an amendment on the original plan, when the rumours of meditated insult became alarming.

a group of people who differ racially or politically from a larger group of which it is a part

From this reading These timorous persons, however, were in a small minority, and the generality of Mr. Tryan’s friends and hearers rather exulted in an opportunity of braving insult for the sake of a preacher to whom they were attached on personal as well as doctrinal grounds.

a disorderly crowd of people

From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

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

From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Tryan showed no such symptoms of weakness on the critical Sunday.

not any; not one

From this reading Mr. Tryan showed no such symptoms of weakness on the critical Sunday.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Tryan showed no such symptoms of weakness on the critical Sunday.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mr. Tryan showed no such symptoms of weakness on the critical Sunday.

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From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading These timorous persons, however, were in a small minority, and the generality of Mr. Tryan’s friends and hearers rather exulted in an opportunity of braving insult for the sake of a preacher to whom they were attached on personal as well as doctrinal grounds.

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

From this reading He unhesitatingly rejected the suggestion that he should be taken to church in Mr. Landor’s carriage--a proposition which that gentleman made as an amendment on the original plan, when the rumours of meditated insult became alarming.

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

From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading These timorous persons, however, were in a small minority, and the generality of Mr. Tryan’s friends and hearers rather exulted in an opportunity of braving insult for the sake of a preacher to whom they were attached on personal as well as doctrinal grounds.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading These timorous persons, however, were in a small minority, and the generality of Mr. Tryan’s friends and hearers rather exulted in an opportunity of braving insult for the sake of a preacher to whom they were attached on personal as well as doctrinal grounds.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading He unhesitatingly rejected the suggestion that he should be taken to church in Mr. Landor’s carriage--a proposition which that gentleman made as an amendment on the original plan, when the rumours of meditated insult became alarming.

someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel

From this reading These timorous persons, however, were in a small minority, and the generality of Mr. Tryan’s friends and hearers rather exulted in an opportunity of braving insult for the sake of a preacher to whom they were attached on personal as well as doctrinal grounds.

plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading Mr. Tryan declared he would have no precautions taken, but would simply trust in God and his good cause.

(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false

From this reading He unhesitatingly rejected the suggestion that he should be taken to church in Mr. Landor’s carriage--a proposition which that gentleman made as an amendment on the original plan, when the rumours of meditated insult became alarming.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

on the contrary

From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury

From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

causing reflection or having a device that reflects

From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

rebuffed (by a lover) without warning

From this reading He unhesitatingly rejected the suggestion that he should be taken to church in Mr. Landor’s carriage--a proposition which that gentleman made as an amendment on the original plan, when the rumours of meditated insult became alarming.

plural of “rumour” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading He unhesitatingly rejected the suggestion that he should be taken to church in Mr. Landor’s carriage--a proposition which that gentleman made as an amendment on the original plan, when the rumours of meditated insult became alarming.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading These timorous persons, however, were in a small minority, and the generality of Mr. Tryan’s friends and hearers rather exulted in an opportunity of braving insult for the sake of a preacher to whom they were attached on personal as well as doctrinal grounds.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He unhesitatingly rejected the suggestion that he should be taken to church in Mr. Landor’s carriage--a proposition which that gentleman made as an amendment on the original plan, when the rumours of meditated insult became alarming.

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

From this reading Mr. Tryan showed no such symptoms of weakness on the critical Sunday.

and nothing more

From this reading Mr. Tryan declared he would have no precautions taken, but would simply trust in God and his good cause.

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

From this reading These timorous persons, however, were in a small minority, and the generality of Mr. Tryan’s friends and hearers rather exulted in an opportunity of braving insult for the sake of a preacher to whom they were attached on personal as well as doctrinal grounds.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Tryan showed no such symptoms of weakness on the critical Sunday.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading He unhesitatingly rejected the suggestion that he should be taken to church in Mr. Landor’s carriage--a proposition which that gentleman made as an amendment on the original plan, when the rumours of meditated insult became alarming.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading Mr. Tryan showed no such symptoms of weakness on the critical Sunday.

plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease

From this reading Mr. Tryan showed no such symptoms of weakness on the critical Sunday.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading He unhesitatingly rejected the suggestion that he should be taken to church in Mr. Landor’s carriage--a proposition which that gentleman made as an amendment on the original plan, when the rumours of meditated insult became alarming.

plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities

From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He unhesitatingly rejected the suggestion that he should be taken to church in Mr. Landor’s carriage--a proposition which that gentleman made as an amendment on the original plan, when the rumours of meditated insult became alarming.

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

From this reading Mr. Tryan showed no such symptoms of weakness on the critical Sunday.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These timorous persons, however, were in a small minority, and the generality of Mr. Tryan’s friends and hearers rather exulted in an opportunity of braving insult for the sake of a preacher to whom they were attached on personal as well as doctrinal grounds.

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

From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

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

From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

showing fear and lack of confidence

From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

timid by nature or revealing timidity

From this reading These timorous persons, however, were in a small minority, and the generality of Mr. Tryan’s friends and hearers rather exulted in an opportunity of braving insult for the sake of a preacher to whom they were attached on personal as well as doctrinal grounds.

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

From this reading He unhesitatingly rejected the suggestion that he should be taken to church in Mr. Landor’s carriage--a proposition which that gentleman made as an amendment on the original plan, when the rumours of meditated insult became alarming.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading Mr. Tryan declared he would have no precautions taken, but would simply trust in God and his good cause.

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From this reading Mr. Tryan showed no such symptoms of weakness on the critical Sunday.

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From this reading These timorous persons, however, were in a small minority, and the generality of Mr. Tryan’s friends and hearers rather exulted in an opportunity of braving insult for the sake of a preacher to whom they were attached on personal as well as doctrinal grounds.

without hesitation

From this reading He unhesitatingly rejected the suggestion that he should be taken to church in Mr. Landor’s carriage--a proposition which that gentleman made as an amendment on the original plan, when the rumours of meditated insult became alarming.

precisely as stated

From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

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

From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading Mr. Tryan showed no such symptoms of weakness on the critical Sunday.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading These timorous persons, however, were in a small minority, and the generality of Mr. Tryan’s friends and hearers rather exulted in an opportunity of braving insult for the sake of a preacher to whom they were attached on personal as well as doctrinal grounds.

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

From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

at the time that

From this reading He unhesitatingly rejected the suggestion that he should be taken to church in Mr. Landor’s carriage--a proposition which that gentleman made as an amendment on the original plan, when the rumours of meditated insult became alarming.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

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

From this reading He unhesitatingly rejected the suggestion that he should be taken to church in Mr. Landor’s carriage--a proposition which that gentleman made as an amendment on the original plan, when the rumours of meditated insult became alarming.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading These timorous persons, however, were in a small minority, and the generality of Mr. Tryan’s friends and hearers rather exulted in an opportunity of braving insult for the sake of a preacher to whom they were attached on personal as well as doctrinal grounds.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Some of his more timid friends thought this conduct rather defiant than wise, and reflecting that a mob has great talents for impromptu, and that legal redress is imperfect satisfaction for having one’s head broken with a brickbat, were beginning to question their consciences very closely as to whether it was not a duty they owed to their families to stay at home on Sunday evening.

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

From this reading Mr. Tryan declared he would have no precautions taken, but would simply trust in God and his good cause.