Chapter XXXV · Chapter 35

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

From this reading The number of voters was little more than thirty; and the first business, after our arrival, was to invite them to a dinner.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading It has long been remarked that men in a body will be guilty of actions of which individually they would each be ashamed.

later than; following

From this reading The number of voters was little more than thirty; and the first business, after our arrival, was to invite them to a dinner.

anew

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

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

From this reading In an assembly, however, the purpose of which is conscious iniquity, few, who have not witnessed such scenes, will be aware of the efforts that each man will make to argue himself into a belief of his own upright intentions: or of the eager assent with which his endeavours will be seconded by his associates.

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

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

subject to appointment

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

present reasons and arguments

From this reading In an assembly, however, the purpose of which is conscious iniquity, few, who have not witnessed such scenes, will be aware of the efforts that each man will make to argue himself into a belief of his own upright intentions: or of the eager assent with which his endeavours will be seconded by his associates.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading The number of voters was little more than thirty; and the first business, after our arrival, was to invite them to a dinner.

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

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse

From this reading It has long been remarked that men in a body will be guilty of actions of which individually they would each be ashamed.

a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit

From this reading In an assembly, however, the purpose of which is conscious iniquity, few, who have not witnessed such scenes, will be aware of the efforts that each man will make to argue himself into a belief of his own upright intentions: or of the eager assent with which his endeavours will be seconded by his associates.

agreement with a statement or proposal to do something

From this reading In an assembly, however, the purpose of which is conscious iniquity, few, who have not witnessed such scenes, will be aware of the efforts that each man will make to argue himself into a belief of his own upright intentions: or of the eager assent with which his endeavours will be seconded by his associates.

plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor

From this reading In an assembly, however, the purpose of which is conscious iniquity, few, who have not witnessed such scenes, will be aware of the efforts that each man will make to argue himself into a belief of his own upright intentions: or of the eager assent with which his endeavours will be seconded by his associates.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading In an assembly, however, the purpose of which is conscious iniquity, few, who have not witnessed such scenes, will be aware of the efforts that each man will make to argue himself into a belief of his own upright intentions: or of the eager assent with which his endeavours will be seconded by his associates.

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

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

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

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It has long been remarked that men in a body will be guilty of actions of which individually they would each be ashamed.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading In an assembly, however, the purpose of which is conscious iniquity, few, who have not witnessed such scenes, will be aware of the efforts that each man will make to argue himself into a belief of his own upright intentions: or of the eager assent with which his endeavours will be seconded by his associates.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading It has long been remarked that men in a body will be guilty of actions of which individually they would each be ashamed.

one of the administrative divisions of a large city

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

past form of “bribe” — make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading The number of voters was little more than thirty; and the first business, after our arrival, was to invite them to a dinner.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In an assembly, however, the purpose of which is conscious iniquity, few, who have not witnessed such scenes, will be aware of the efforts that each man will make to argue himself into a belief of his own upright intentions: or of the eager assent with which his endeavours will be seconded by his associates.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

intentionally conceived

From this reading In an assembly, however, the purpose of which is conscious iniquity, few, who have not witnessed such scenes, will be aware of the efforts that each man will make to argue himself into a belief of his own upright intentions: or of the eager assent with which his endeavours will be seconded by his associates.

third-person singular of “corrupt” — corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading The number of voters was little more than thirty; and the first business, after our arrival, was to invite them to a dinner.

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

From this reading It has long been remarked that men in a body will be guilty of actions of which individually they would each be ashamed.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading In an assembly, however, the purpose of which is conscious iniquity, few, who have not witnessed such scenes, will be aware of the efforts that each man will make to argue himself into a belief of his own upright intentions: or of the eager assent with which his endeavours will be seconded by his associates.

plural of “elector” — a citizen who has a legal right to vote

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

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

From this reading In an assembly, however, the purpose of which is conscious iniquity, few, who have not witnessed such scenes, will be aware of the efforts that each man will make to argue himself into a belief of his own upright intentions: or of the eager assent with which his endeavours will be seconded by his associates.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading In the present instance, for example, what were the motives of the worthy electors?

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

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

From this reading In an assembly, however, the purpose of which is conscious iniquity, few, who have not witnessed such scenes, will be aware of the efforts that each man will make to argue himself into a belief of his own upright intentions: or of the eager assent with which his endeavours will be seconded by his associates.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The number of voters was little more than thirty; and the first business, after our arrival, was to invite them to a dinner.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

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

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading It has long been remarked that men in a body will be guilty of actions of which individually they would each be ashamed.

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

From this reading It has long been remarked that men in a body will be guilty of actions of which individually they would each be ashamed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In an assembly, however, the purpose of which is conscious iniquity, few, who have not witnessed such scenes, will be aware of the efforts that each man will make to argue himself into a belief of his own upright intentions: or of the eager assent with which his endeavours will be seconded by his associates.

grass mowed and cured for use as fodder

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

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

From this reading In an assembly, however, the purpose of which is conscious iniquity, few, who have not witnessed such scenes, will be aware of the efforts that each man will make to argue himself into a belief of his own upright intentions: or of the eager assent with which his endeavours will be seconded by his associates.

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

From this reading In an assembly, however, the purpose of which is conscious iniquity, few, who have not witnessed such scenes, will be aware of the efforts that each man will make to argue himself into a belief of his own upright intentions: or of the eager assent with which his endeavours will be seconded by his associates.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading In an assembly, however, the purpose of which is conscious iniquity, few, who have not witnessed such scenes, will be aware of the efforts that each man will make to argue himself into a belief of his own upright intentions: or of the eager assent with which his endeavours will be seconded by his associates.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

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

From this reading It has long been remarked that men in a body will be guilty of actions of which individually they would each be ashamed.

free from external control and constraint

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

apart from others

From this reading It has long been remarked that men in a body will be guilty of actions of which individually they would each be ashamed.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading In an assembly, however, the purpose of which is conscious iniquity, few, who have not witnessed such scenes, will be aware of the efforts that each man will make to argue himself into a belief of his own upright intentions: or of the eager assent with which his endeavours will be seconded by his associates.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In the present instance, for example, what were the motives of the worthy electors?

plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading In an assembly, however, the purpose of which is conscious iniquity, few, who have not witnessed such scenes, will be aware of the efforts that each man will make to argue himself into a belief of his own upright intentions: or of the eager assent with which his endeavours will be seconded by his associates.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In an assembly, however, the purpose of which is conscious iniquity, few, who have not witnessed such scenes, will be aware of the efforts that each man will make to argue himself into a belief of his own upright intentions: or of the eager assent with which his endeavours will be seconded by his associates.

increase the likelihood of

From this reading The number of voters was little more than thirty; and the first business, after our arrival, was to invite them to a dinner.

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

From this reading In an assembly, however, the purpose of which is conscious iniquity, few, who have not witnessed such scenes, will be aware of the efforts that each man will make to argue himself into a belief of his own upright intentions: or of the eager assent with which his endeavours will be seconded by his associates.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It has long been remarked that men in a body will be guilty of actions of which individually they would each be ashamed.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

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

From this reading The number of voters was little more than thirty; and the first business, after our arrival, was to invite them to a dinner.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It has long been remarked that men in a body will be guilty of actions of which individually they would each be ashamed.

engage in

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading In an assembly, however, the purpose of which is conscious iniquity, few, who have not witnessed such scenes, will be aware of the efforts that each man will make to argue himself into a belief of his own upright intentions: or of the eager assent with which his endeavours will be seconded by his associates.

social deportment

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

the force of workers available

From this reading It has long been remarked that men in a body will be guilty of actions of which individually they would each be ashamed.

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

From this reading The number of voters was little more than thirty; and the first business, after our arrival, was to invite them to a dinner.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In an assembly, however, the purpose of which is conscious iniquity, few, who have not witnessed such scenes, will be aware of the efforts that each man will make to argue himself into a belief of his own upright intentions: or of the eager assent with which his endeavours will be seconded by his associates.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The number of voters was little more than thirty; and the first business, after our arrival, was to invite them to a dinner.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

on one occasion

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The number of voters was little more than thirty; and the first business, after our arrival, was to invite them to a dinner.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading In an assembly, however, the purpose of which is conscious iniquity, few, who have not witnessed such scenes, will be aware of the efforts that each man will make to argue himself into a belief of his own upright intentions: or of the eager assent with which his endeavours will be seconded by his associates.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading In the present instance, for example, what were the motives of the worthy electors?

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading In an assembly, however, the purpose of which is conscious iniquity, few, who have not witnessed such scenes, will be aware of the efforts that each man will make to argue himself into a belief of his own upright intentions: or of the eager assent with which his endeavours will be seconded by his associates.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading It has long been remarked that men in a body will be guilty of actions of which individually they would each be ashamed.

in a satisfactory manner

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

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

From this reading In an assembly, however, the purpose of which is conscious iniquity, few, who have not witnessed such scenes, will be aware of the efforts that each man will make to argue himself into a belief of his own upright intentions: or of the eager assent with which his endeavours will be seconded by his associates.

past form of “second” — give support or one's approval to

From this reading In an assembly, however, the purpose of which is conscious iniquity, few, who have not witnessed such scenes, will be aware of the efforts that each man will make to argue himself into a belief of his own upright intentions: or of the eager assent with which his endeavours will be seconded by his associates.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

term of address for a man

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading In an assembly, however, the purpose of which is conscious iniquity, few, who have not witnessed such scenes, will be aware of the efforts that each man will make to argue himself into a belief of his own upright intentions: or of the eager assent with which his endeavours will be seconded by his associates.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The number of voters was little more than thirty; and the first business, after our arrival, was to invite them to a dinner.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It has long been remarked that men in a body will be guilty of actions of which individually they would each be ashamed.

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

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The number of voters was little more than thirty; and the first business, after our arrival, was to invite them to a dinner.

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

From this reading It has long been remarked that men in a body will be guilty of actions of which individually they would each be ashamed.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading The number of voters was little more than thirty; and the first business, after our arrival, was to invite them to a dinner.

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

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

in a vertical position; not sloping

From this reading In an assembly, however, the purpose of which is conscious iniquity, few, who have not witnessed such scenes, will be aware of the efforts that each man will make to argue himself into a belief of his own upright intentions: or of the eager assent with which his endeavours will be seconded by his associates.

plural of “voter” — a citizen who has a legal right to vote

From this reading The number of voters was little more than thirty; and the first business, after our arrival, was to invite them to a dinner.

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

From this reading The number of voters was little more than thirty; and the first business, after our arrival, was to invite them to a dinner.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

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

From this reading In the present instance, for example, what were the motives of the worthy electors?

used to ask for information about something

From this reading In the present instance, for example, what were the motives of the worthy electors?

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

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

during the time that

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

which person or people

From this reading In an assembly, however, the purpose of which is conscious iniquity, few, who have not witnessed such scenes, will be aware of the efforts that each man will make to argue himself into a belief of his own upright intentions: or of the eager assent with which his endeavours will be seconded by his associates.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It has long been remarked that men in a body will be guilty of actions of which individually they would each be ashamed.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In an assembly, however, the purpose of which is conscious iniquity, few, who have not witnessed such scenes, will be aware of the efforts that each man will make to argue himself into a belief of his own upright intentions: or of the eager assent with which his endeavours will be seconded by his associates.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading _The journey to the borough of the Baronet: Independent electors, and their motives satisfactorily explained: Evil communication corrupts good manners: Electors eager to make hay while the sun shines, and being once bought wish again to be bribed_ The following morning at the hour appointed, Sir Barnard and I set off for the borough of ****: at which we arrived without delay or accident.

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading In an assembly, however, the purpose of which is conscious iniquity, few, who have not witnessed such scenes, will be aware of the efforts that each man will make to argue himself into a belief of his own upright intentions: or of the eager assent with which his endeavours will be seconded by his associates.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading In the present instance, for example, what were the motives of the worthy electors?

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

From this reading It has long been remarked that men in a body will be guilty of actions of which individually they would each be ashamed.