25th
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From this reading But there was anger at the hearts of the Royals against the men of the 25th, among whom, by the way, were a great many foreigners.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading So quiet and apparently contrite were the men of the Royals, that the kind-hearted Duke addressed them, and in a short speech, after commenting strongly upon the heinousness of their crime, told them that as this was Christmas, a holy and forgiving time, he freely forgave them, and hoped they would be as good men and true in the future as they had been in the past.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading The soldiers raised a cheer, though I am afraid it was not altogether a hearty one, and were then allowed to return to duty.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading So quiet and apparently contrite were the men of the Royals, that the kind-hearted Duke addressed them, and in a short speech, after commenting strongly upon the heinousness of their crime, told them that as this was Christmas, a holy and forgiving time, he freely forgave them, and hoped they would be as good men and true in the future as they had been in the past.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But there was anger at the hearts of the Royals against the men of the 25th, among whom, by the way, were a great many foreigners.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The soldiers raised a cheer, though I am afraid it was not altogether a hearty one, and were then allowed to return to duty.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The soldiers raised a cheer, though I am afraid it was not altogether a hearty one, and were then allowed to return to duty.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading The soldiers raised a cheer, though I am afraid it was not altogether a hearty one, and were then allowed to return to duty.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading But there was anger at the hearts of the Royals against the men of the 25th, among whom, by the way, were a great many foreigners.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading But there was anger at the hearts of the Royals against the men of the 25th, among whom, by the way, were a great many foreigners.
from appearances alone
From this reading So quiet and apparently contrite were the men of the Royals, that the kind-hearted Duke addressed them, and in a short speech, after commenting strongly upon the heinousness of their crime, told them that as this was Christmas, a holy and forgiving time, he freely forgave them, and hoped they would be as good men and true in the future as they had been in the past.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So quiet and apparently contrite were the men of the Royals, that the kind-hearted Duke addressed them, and in a short speech, after commenting strongly upon the heinousness of their crime, told them that as this was Christmas, a holy and forgiving time, he freely forgave them, and hoped they would be as good men and true in the future as they had been in the past.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In a couple of hours at most the first mutiny was quelled.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading So quiet and apparently contrite were the men of the Royals, that the kind-hearted Duke addressed them, and in a short speech, after commenting strongly upon the heinousness of their crime, told them that as this was Christmas, a holy and forgiving time, he freely forgave them, and hoped they would be as good men and true in the future as they had been in the past.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading So quiet and apparently contrite were the men of the Royals, that the kind-hearted Duke addressed them, and in a short speech, after commenting strongly upon the heinousness of their crime, told them that as this was Christmas, a holy and forgiving time, he freely forgave them, and hoped they would be as good men and true in the future as they had been in the past.
BREAKSnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was anger at the hearts of the Royals against the men of the 25th, among whom, by the way, were a great many foreigners.
showing who or what does the action
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give encouragement to
From this reading The soldiers raised a cheer, though I am afraid it was not altogether a hearty one, and were then allowed to return to duty.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading So quiet and apparently contrite were the men of the Royals, that the kind-hearted Duke addressed them, and in a short speech, after commenting strongly upon the heinousness of their crime, told them that as this was Christmas, a holy and forgiving time, he freely forgave them, and hoped they would be as good men and true in the future as they had been in the past.
commentingverbUS /ˈkɑːmentɪŋ/
-ing form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading So quiet and apparently contrite were the men of the Royals, that the kind-hearted Duke addressed them, and in a short speech, after commenting strongly upon the heinousness of their crime, told them that as this was Christmas, a holy and forgiving time, he freely forgave them, and hoped they would be as good men and true in the future as they had been in the past.
contriteadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪt/
feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses
From this reading So quiet and apparently contrite were the men of the Royals, that the kind-hearted Duke addressed them, and in a short speech, after commenting strongly upon the heinousness of their crime, told them that as this was Christmas, a holy and forgiving time, he freely forgave them, and hoped they would be as good men and true in the future as they had been in the past.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading In a couple of hours at most the first mutiny was quelled.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading So quiet and apparently contrite were the men of the Royals, that the kind-hearted Duke addressed them, and in a short speech, after commenting strongly upon the heinousness of their crime, told them that as this was Christmas, a holy and forgiving time, he freely forgave them, and hoped they would be as good men and true in the future as they had been in the past.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
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a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading So quiet and apparently contrite were the men of the Royals, that the kind-hearted Duke addressed them, and in a short speech, after commenting strongly upon the heinousness of their crime, told them that as this was Christmas, a holy and forgiving time, he freely forgave them, and hoped they would be as good men and true in the future as they had been in the past.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The soldiers raised a cheer, though I am afraid it was not altogether a hearty one, and were then allowed to return to duty.
DYINGadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
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cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
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firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In a couple of hours at most the first mutiny was quelled.
foreignersnounUS /ˈfɔːrənərz/
plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading But there was anger at the hearts of the Royals against the men of the 25th, among whom, by the way, were a great many foreigners.
forgaveverbUS /fərˈɡeɪv/
inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading So quiet and apparently contrite were the men of the Royals, that the kind-hearted Duke addressed them, and in a short speech, after commenting strongly upon the heinousness of their crime, told them that as this was Christmas, a holy and forgiving time, he freely forgave them, and hoped they would be as good men and true in the future as they had been in the past.
forgivingadjectiveUS /fərˈɡɪvɪŋ/
inclined or able to forgive and show mercy
From this reading So quiet and apparently contrite were the men of the Royals, that the kind-hearted Duke addressed them, and in a short speech, after commenting strongly upon the heinousness of their crime, told them that as this was Christmas, a holy and forgiving time, he freely forgave them, and hoped they would be as good men and true in the future as they had been in the past.
at or to or toward the front
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in a free manner
From this reading So quiet and apparently contrite were the men of the Royals, that the kind-hearted Duke addressed them, and in a short speech, after commenting strongly upon the heinousness of their crime, told them that as this was Christmas, a holy and forgiving time, he freely forgave them, and hoped they would be as good men and true in the future as they had been in the past.
yet to be or coming
From this reading So quiet and apparently contrite were the men of the Royals, that the kind-hearted Duke addressed them, and in a short speech, after commenting strongly upon the heinousness of their crime, told them that as this was Christmas, a holy and forgiving time, he freely forgave them, and hoped they would be as good men and true in the future as they had been in the past.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading So quiet and apparently contrite were the men of the Royals, that the kind-hearted Duke addressed them, and in a short speech, after commenting strongly upon the heinousness of their crime, told them that as this was Christmas, a holy and forgiving time, he freely forgave them, and hoped they would be as good men and true in the future as they had been in the past.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But there was anger at the hearts of the Royals against the men of the 25th, among whom, by the way, were a great many foreigners.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So quiet and apparently contrite were the men of the Royals, that the kind-hearted Duke addressed them, and in a short speech, after commenting strongly upon the heinousness of their crime, told them that as this was Christmas, a holy and forgiving time, he freely forgave them, and hoped they would be as good men and true in the future as they had been in the past.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading But there was anger at the hearts of the Royals against the men of the 25th, among whom, by the way, were a great many foreigners.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading The soldiers raised a cheer, though I am afraid it was not altogether a hearty one, and were then allowed to return to duty.
heinousnessnoun
the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane
From this reading So quiet and apparently contrite were the men of the Royals, that the kind-hearted Duke addressed them, and in a short speech, after commenting strongly upon the heinousness of their crime, told them that as this was Christmas, a holy and forgiving time, he freely forgave them, and hoped they would be as good men and true in the future as they had been in the past.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading So quiet and apparently contrite were the men of the Royals, that the kind-hearted Duke addressed them, and in a short speech, after commenting strongly upon the heinousness of their crime, told them that as this was Christmas, a holy and forgiving time, he freely forgave them, and hoped they would be as good men and true in the future as they had been in the past.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading So quiet and apparently contrite were the men of the Royals, that the kind-hearted Duke addressed them, and in a short speech, after commenting strongly upon the heinousness of their crime, told them that as this was Christmas, a holy and forgiving time, he freely forgave them, and hoped they would be as good men and true in the future as they had been in the past.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading In a couple of hours at most the first mutiny was quelled.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The soldiers raised a cheer, though I am afraid it was not altogether a hearty one, and were then allowed to return to duty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a couple of hours at most the first mutiny was quelled.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The soldiers raised a cheer, though I am afraid it was not altogether a hearty one, and were then allowed to return to duty.
kind-heartedadjective
having or proceeding from an innately kind disposition
From this reading So quiet and apparently contrite were the men of the Royals, that the kind-hearted Duke addressed them, and in a short speech, after commenting strongly upon the heinousness of their crime, told them that as this was Christmas, a holy and forgiving time, he freely forgave them, and hoped they would be as good men and true in the future as they had been in the past.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But there was anger at the hearts of the Royals against the men of the 25th, among whom, by the way, were a great many foreigners.
the force of workers available
From this reading So quiet and apparently contrite were the men of the Royals, that the kind-hearted Duke addressed them, and in a short speech, after commenting strongly upon the heinousness of their crime, told them that as this was Christmas, a holy and forgiving time, he freely forgave them, and hoped they would be as good men and true in the future as they had been in the past.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
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used to form the superlative
From this reading In a couple of hours at most the first mutiny was quelled.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading WARNED BY A DYING SOLDIER--MORE MUTINY--HE FELL FORWARD DEAD--WAR BREAKS OUT ONCE MORE--NAPOLEON'S PLANS AND MOVEMENTS--MURDER!
kill intentionally and with premeditation
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MUTINYnounUS /ˈmjuːtəni/
open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)
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NAPOLEON'SnounUS /nəˈpoʊliənz/
possessive form of “napoleon” — French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The soldiers raised a cheer, though I am afraid it was not altogether a hearty one, and were then allowed to return to duty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In a couple of hours at most the first mutiny was quelled.
on one occasion
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The soldiers raised a cheer, though I am afraid it was not altogether a hearty one, and were then allowed to return to duty.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
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the time that has elapsed
From this reading So quiet and apparently contrite were the men of the Royals, that the kind-hearted Duke addressed them, and in a short speech, after commenting strongly upon the heinousness of their crime, told them that as this was Christmas, a holy and forgiving time, he freely forgave them, and hoped they would be as good men and true in the future as they had been in the past.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
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quelledadjectiveUS /kweld/
subdued or overcome
From this reading In a couple of hours at most the first mutiny was quelled.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading So quiet and apparently contrite were the men of the Royals, that the kind-hearted Duke addressed them, and in a short speech, after commenting strongly upon the heinousness of their crime, told them that as this was Christmas, a holy and forgiving time, he freely forgave them, and hoped they would be as good men and true in the future as they had been in the past.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading The soldiers raised a cheer, though I am afraid it was not altogether a hearty one, and were then allowed to return to duty.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The soldiers raised a cheer, though I am afraid it was not altogether a hearty one, and were then allowed to return to duty.
RoyalsnounUS /ˈrɔɪəlz/
plural of “royal” — a sail set next above the topgallant on a royal mast
From this reading So quiet and apparently contrite were the men of the Royals, that the kind-hearted Duke addressed them, and in a short speech, after commenting strongly upon the heinousness of their crime, told them that as this was Christmas, a holy and forgiving time, he freely forgave them, and hoped they would be as good men and true in the future as they had been in the past.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading So quiet and apparently contrite were the men of the Royals, that the kind-hearted Duke addressed them, and in a short speech, after commenting strongly upon the heinousness of their crime, told them that as this was Christmas, a holy and forgiving time, he freely forgave them, and hoped they would be as good men and true in the future as they had been in the past.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So quiet and apparently contrite were the men of the Royals, that the kind-hearted Duke addressed them, and in a short speech, after commenting strongly upon the heinousness of their crime, told them that as this was Christmas, a holy and forgiving time, he freely forgave them, and hoped they would be as good men and true in the future as they had been in the past.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
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plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The soldiers raised a cheer, though I am afraid it was not altogether a hearty one, and were then allowed to return to duty.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading So quiet and apparently contrite were the men of the Royals, that the kind-hearted Duke addressed them, and in a short speech, after commenting strongly upon the heinousness of their crime, told them that as this was Christmas, a holy and forgiving time, he freely forgave them, and hoped they would be as good men and true in the future as they had been in the past.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading So quiet and apparently contrite were the men of the Royals, that the kind-hearted Duke addressed them, and in a short speech, after commenting strongly upon the heinousness of their crime, told them that as this was Christmas, a holy and forgiving time, he freely forgave them, and hoped they would be as good men and true in the future as they had been in the past.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So quiet and apparently contrite were the men of the Royals, that the kind-hearted Duke addressed them, and in a short speech, after commenting strongly upon the heinousness of their crime, told them that as this was Christmas, a holy and forgiving time, he freely forgave them, and hoped they would be as good men and true in the future as they had been in the past.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In a couple of hours at most the first mutiny was quelled.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading So quiet and apparently contrite were the men of the Royals, that the kind-hearted Duke addressed them, and in a short speech, after commenting strongly upon the heinousness of their crime, told them that as this was Christmas, a holy and forgiving time, he freely forgave them, and hoped they would be as good men and true in the future as they had been in the past.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading So quiet and apparently contrite were the men of the Royals, that the kind-hearted Duke addressed them, and in a short speech, after commenting strongly upon the heinousness of their crime, told them that as this was Christmas, a holy and forgiving time, he freely forgave them, and hoped they would be as good men and true in the future as they had been in the past.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The soldiers raised a cheer, though I am afraid it was not altogether a hearty one, and were then allowed to return to duty.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was anger at the hearts of the Royals against the men of the 25th, among whom, by the way, were a great many foreigners.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So quiet and apparently contrite were the men of the Royals, that the kind-hearted Duke addressed them, and in a short speech, after commenting strongly upon the heinousness of their crime, told them that as this was Christmas, a holy and forgiving time, he freely forgave them, and hoped they would be as good men and true in the future as they had been in the past.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading So quiet and apparently contrite were the men of the Royals, that the kind-hearted Duke addressed them, and in a short speech, after commenting strongly upon the heinousness of their crime, told them that as this was Christmas, a holy and forgiving time, he freely forgave them, and hoped they would be as good men and true in the future as they had been in the past.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The soldiers raised a cheer, though I am afraid it was not altogether a hearty one, and were then allowed to return to duty.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading So quiet and apparently contrite were the men of the Royals, that the kind-hearted Duke addressed them, and in a short speech, after commenting strongly upon the heinousness of their crime, told them that as this was Christmas, a holy and forgiving time, he freely forgave them, and hoped they would be as good men and true in the future as they had been in the past.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The soldiers raised a cheer, though I am afraid it was not altogether a hearty one, and were then allowed to return to duty.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading So quiet and apparently contrite were the men of the Royals, that the kind-hearted Duke addressed them, and in a short speech, after commenting strongly upon the heinousness of their crime, told them that as this was Christmas, a holy and forgiving time, he freely forgave them, and hoped they would be as good men and true in the future as they had been in the past.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading So quiet and apparently contrite were the men of the Royals, that the kind-hearted Duke addressed them, and in a short speech, after commenting strongly upon the heinousness of their crime, told them that as this was Christmas, a holy and forgiving time, he freely forgave them, and hoped they would be as good men and true in the future as they had been in the past.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading So quiet and apparently contrite were the men of the Royals, that the kind-hearted Duke addressed them, and in a short speech, after commenting strongly upon the heinousness of their crime, told them that as this was Christmas, a holy and forgiving time, he freely forgave them, and hoped they would be as good men and true in the future as they had been in the past.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
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past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading WARNED BY A DYING SOLDIER--MORE MUTINY--HE FELL FORWARD DEAD--WAR BREAKS OUT ONCE MORE--NAPOLEON'S PLANS AND MOVEMENTS--MURDER!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In a couple of hours at most the first mutiny was quelled.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But there was anger at the hearts of the Royals against the men of the 25th, among whom, by the way, were a great many foreigners.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So quiet and apparently contrite were the men of the Royals, that the kind-hearted Duke addressed them, and in a short speech, after commenting strongly upon the heinousness of their crime, told them that as this was Christmas, a holy and forgiving time, he freely forgave them, and hoped they would be as good men and true in the future as they had been in the past.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But there was anger at the hearts of the Royals against the men of the 25th, among whom, by the way, were a great many foreigners.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading So quiet and apparently contrite were the men of the Royals, that the kind-hearted Duke addressed them, and in a short speech, after commenting strongly upon the heinousness of their crime, told them that as this was Christmas, a holy and forgiving time, he freely forgave them, and hoped they would be as good men and true in the future as they had been in the past.
