Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading Being fully of the opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.

later than; following

From this reading Being fully of the opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Being fully of the opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.

declared but not proved

From this reading Under the provisions of the law, they had given bonds to millions in amount, and which were alleged to be forfeited.

a quantity of money

From this reading Under the provisions of the law, they had given bonds to millions in amount, and which were alleged to be forfeited.

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

From this reading Under the provisions of the law, they had given bonds to millions in amount, and which were alleged to be forfeited.

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

From this reading Being fully of the opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before those tribunals, therefore, they brought the question.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Being fully of the opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.

plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms

From this reading Under the provisions of the law, they had given bonds to millions in amount, and which were alleged to be forfeited.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Before those tribunals, therefore, they brought the question.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Being fully of the opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Being fully of the opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Being fully of the opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Being fully of the opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.

plural of “dispute” — a disagreement or argument about something important

From this reading In the old-fashioned way of settling disputes, they went to law.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Being fully of the opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.

a government order imposing a trade barrier

From this reading Being fully of the opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Being fully of the opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading Being fully of the opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.

surrendered as a penalty

From this reading Under the provisions of the law, they had given bonds to millions in amount, and which were alleged to be forfeited.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Being fully of the opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Under the provisions of the law, they had given bonds to millions in amount, and which were alleged to be forfeited.

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

From this reading Under the provisions of the law, they had given bonds to millions in amount, and which were alleged to be forfeited.

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

From this reading Being fully of the opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Being fully of the opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.

decreed by or proceeding from a court of justice

From this reading Being fully of the opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading Being fully of the opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Being fully of the opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.

plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading Under the provisions of the law, they had given bonds to millions in amount, and which were alleged to be forfeited.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Being fully of the opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Being fully of the opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Being fully of the opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.

out of fashion

From this reading In the old-fashioned way of settling disputes, they went to law.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Being fully of the opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Being fully of the opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading Under the provisions of the law, they had given bonds to millions in amount, and which were alleged to be forfeited.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Being fully of the opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading They suffered the bonds to be sued, and thus raised the question.

a gradual sinking to a lower level

From this reading In the old-fashioned way of settling disputes, they went to law.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Being fully of the opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.

past form of “sue” — institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against

From this reading They suffered the bonds to be sued, and thus raised the question.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading They suffered the bonds to be sued, and thus raised the question.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Being fully of the opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.

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

From this reading Being fully of the opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Before those tribunals, therefore, they brought the question.

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

From this reading Being fully of the opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.

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

From this reading Before those tribunals, therefore, they brought the question.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading They suffered the bonds to be sued, and thus raised the question.

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

From this reading Under the provisions of the law, they had given bonds to millions in amount, and which were alleged to be forfeited.

plural of “tribunal” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Being fully of the opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.

not consistent with or according to a constitution; contrary to the U.S. Constitution

From this reading Being fully of the opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Under the provisions of the law, they had given bonds to millions in amount, and which were alleged to be forfeited.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Being fully of the opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Being fully of the opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.

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

From this reading Being fully of the opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In the old-fashioned way of settling disputes, they went to law.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading In the old-fashioned way of settling disputes, they went to law.

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

From this reading Being fully of the opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.

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

From this reading Under the provisions of the law, they had given bonds to millions in amount, and which were alleged to be forfeited.

but in spite of that

From this reading Being fully of the opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.