Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading To such an extent was this loyalty and love of Toryism--as it was then called--carried, that a person who consumed 'Yankee goods' was seriously suspected of some improper design against the State.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading To such an extent was this loyalty and love of Toryism--as it was then called--carried, that a person who consumed 'Yankee goods' was seriously suspected of some improper design against the State.

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

From this reading To such an extent was this loyalty and love of Toryism--as it was then called--carried, that a person who consumed 'Yankee goods' was seriously suspected of some improper design against the State.

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

From this reading "The good people of Nova Scotia were, in days gone by, exceedingly given to Toryism, and, as was then held to be the natural result, very loyal.

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

From this reading "The good people of Nova Scotia were, in days gone by, exceedingly given to Toryism, and, as was then held to be the natural result, very loyal.

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

From this reading "The good people of Nova Scotia were, in days gone by, exceedingly given to Toryism, and, as was then held to be the natural result, very loyal.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading The consumption of British manufactures and British-grown produce was, on the other hand taken as strong testimony of loyalty and confidence in the wise powers protecting the interests of the State.

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From this reading The consumption of British manufactures and British-grown produce was, on the other hand taken as strong testimony of loyalty and confidence in the wise powers protecting the interests of the State.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "The good people of Nova Scotia were, in days gone by, exceedingly given to Toryism, and, as was then held to be the natural result, very loyal.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading To such an extent was this loyalty and love of Toryism--as it was then called--carried, that a person who consumed 'Yankee goods' was seriously suspected of some improper design against the State.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading To such an extent was this loyalty and love of Toryism--as it was then called--carried, that a person who consumed 'Yankee goods' was seriously suspected of some improper design against the State.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading The consumption of British manufactures and British-grown produce was, on the other hand taken as strong testimony of loyalty and confidence in the wise powers protecting the interests of the State.

past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite

From this reading To such an extent was this loyalty and love of Toryism--as it was then called--carried, that a person who consumed 'Yankee goods' was seriously suspected of some improper design against the State.

the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)

From this reading The consumption of British manufactures and British-grown produce was, on the other hand taken as strong testimony of loyalty and confidence in the wise powers protecting the interests of the State.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading "The good people of Nova Scotia were, in days gone by, exceedingly given to Toryism, and, as was then held to be the natural result, very loyal.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading To such an extent was this loyalty and love of Toryism--as it was then called--carried, that a person who consumed 'Yankee goods' was seriously suspected of some improper design against the State.

worth having or seeking or achieving

From this reading The very presence of 'Yankee goods' was ominous of evil; and as it was desirable the good people should be kept well up to their Toryism, many were the means resorted to for forcing the exclusive consumption of British produce.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading The very presence of 'Yankee goods' was ominous of evil; and as it was desirable the good people should be kept well up to their Toryism, many were the means resorted to for forcing the exclusive consumption of British produce.

to an extreme degree

From this reading "The good people of Nova Scotia were, in days gone by, exceedingly given to Toryism, and, as was then held to be the natural result, very loyal.

not divided or shared with others

From this reading The very presence of 'Yankee goods' was ominous of evil; and as it was desirable the good people should be kept well up to their Toryism, many were the means resorted to for forcing the exclusive consumption of British produce.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading To such an extent was this loyalty and love of Toryism--as it was then called--carried, that a person who consumed 'Yankee goods' was seriously suspected of some improper design against the State.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The very presence of 'Yankee goods' was ominous of evil; and as it was desirable the good people should be kept well up to their Toryism, many were the means resorted to for forcing the exclusive consumption of British produce.

-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

From this reading The very presence of 'Yankee goods' was ominous of evil; and as it was desirable the good people should be kept well up to their Toryism, many were the means resorted to for forcing the exclusive consumption of British produce.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading "The good people of Nova Scotia were, in days gone by, exceedingly given to Toryism, and, as was then held to be the natural result, very loyal.

destroyed or killed

From this reading "The good people of Nova Scotia were, in days gone by, exceedingly given to Toryism, and, as was then held to be the natural result, very loyal.

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

From this reading "The good people of Nova Scotia were, in days gone by, exceedingly given to Toryism, and, as was then held to be the natural result, very loyal.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading To such an extent was this loyalty and love of Toryism--as it was then called--carried, that a person who consumed 'Yankee goods' was seriously suspected of some improper design against the State.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The consumption of British manufactures and British-grown produce was, on the other hand taken as strong testimony of loyalty and confidence in the wise powers protecting the interests of the State.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading "The good people of Nova Scotia were, in days gone by, exceedingly given to Toryism, and, as was then held to be the natural result, very loyal.

not suitable or right or appropriate

From this reading To such an extent was this loyalty and love of Toryism--as it was then called--carried, that a person who consumed 'Yankee goods' was seriously suspected of some improper design against the State.

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

From this reading "The good people of Nova Scotia were, in days gone by, exceedingly given to Toryism, and, as was then held to be the natural result, very loyal.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The consumption of British manufactures and British-grown produce was, on the other hand taken as strong testimony of loyalty and confidence in the wise powers protecting the interests of the State.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading To such an extent was this loyalty and love of Toryism--as it was then called--carried, that a person who consumed 'Yankee goods' was seriously suspected of some improper design against the State.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The very presence of 'Yankee goods' was ominous of evil; and as it was desirable the good people should be kept well up to their Toryism, many were the means resorted to for forcing the exclusive consumption of British produce.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading To such an extent was this loyalty and love of Toryism--as it was then called--carried, that a person who consumed 'Yankee goods' was seriously suspected of some improper design against the State.

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading "The good people of Nova Scotia were, in days gone by, exceedingly given to Toryism, and, as was then held to be the natural result, very loyal.

the quality of being loyal

From this reading To such an extent was this loyalty and love of Toryism--as it was then called--carried, that a person who consumed 'Yankee goods' was seriously suspected of some improper design against the State.

plural of “manufacture” — the organized action of making of goods and services for sale

From this reading The consumption of British manufactures and British-grown produce was, on the other hand taken as strong testimony of loyalty and confidence in the wise powers protecting the interests of the State.

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 The very presence of 'Yankee goods' was ominous of evil; and as it was desirable the good people should be kept well up to their Toryism, many were the means resorted to for forcing the exclusive consumption of British produce.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading The very presence of 'Yankee goods' was ominous of evil; and as it was desirable the good people should be kept well up to their Toryism, many were the means resorted to for forcing the exclusive consumption of British produce.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading "The good people of Nova Scotia were, in days gone by, exceedingly given to Toryism, and, as was then held to be the natural result, very loyal.

a star that ejects some of its material in the form of a cloud and becomes more luminous in the process

From this reading "The good people of Nova Scotia were, in days gone by, exceedingly given to Toryism, and, as was then held to be the natural result, very loyal.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "The good people of Nova Scotia were, in days gone by, exceedingly given to Toryism, and, as was then held to be the natural result, very loyal.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading The very presence of 'Yankee goods' was ominous of evil; and as it was desirable the good people should be kept well up to their Toryism, many were the means resorted to for forcing the exclusive consumption of British produce.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The consumption of British manufactures and British-grown produce was, on the other hand taken as strong testimony of loyalty and confidence in the wise powers protecting the interests of the State.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The consumption of British manufactures and British-grown produce was, on the other hand taken as strong testimony of loyalty and confidence in the wise powers protecting the interests of the State.

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

From this reading "The good people of Nova Scotia were, in days gone by, exceedingly given to Toryism, and, as was then held to be the natural result, very loyal.

a human being

From this reading To such an extent was this loyalty and love of Toryism--as it was then called--carried, that a person who consumed 'Yankee goods' was seriously suspected of some improper design against the State.

having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity

From this reading THE PIOUS SQUIRE.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading The consumption of British manufactures and British-grown produce was, on the other hand taken as strong testimony of loyalty and confidence in the wise powers protecting the interests of the State.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading The very presence of 'Yankee goods' was ominous of evil; and as it was desirable the good people should be kept well up to their Toryism, many were the means resorted to for forcing the exclusive consumption of British produce.

bring forth or yield

From this reading The consumption of British manufactures and British-grown produce was, on the other hand taken as strong testimony of loyalty and confidence in the wise powers protecting the interests of the State.

shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort

From this reading The consumption of British manufactures and British-grown produce was, on the other hand taken as strong testimony of loyalty and confidence in the wise powers protecting the interests of the State.

past form of “resort” — have recourse to

From this reading The very presence of 'Yankee goods' was ominous of evil; and as it was desirable the good people should be kept well up to their Toryism, many were the means resorted to for forcing the exclusive consumption of British produce.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading "The good people of Nova Scotia were, in days gone by, exceedingly given to Toryism, and, as was then held to be the natural result, very loyal.

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From this reading "The good people of Nova Scotia were, in days gone by, exceedingly given to Toryism, and, as was then held to be the natural result, very loyal.

in a serious manner

From this reading To such an extent was this loyalty and love of Toryism--as it was then called--carried, that a person who consumed 'Yankee goods' was seriously suspected of some improper design against the State.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The very presence of 'Yankee goods' was ominous of evil; and as it was desirable the good people should be kept well up to their Toryism, many were the means resorted to for forcing the exclusive consumption of British produce.

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

From this reading To such an extent was this loyalty and love of Toryism--as it was then called--carried, that a person who consumed 'Yankee goods' was seriously suspected of some improper design against the State.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading THE PIOUS SQUIRE.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading To such an extent was this loyalty and love of Toryism--as it was then called--carried, that a person who consumed 'Yankee goods' was seriously suspected of some improper design against the State.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The consumption of British manufactures and British-grown produce was, on the other hand taken as strong testimony of loyalty and confidence in the wise powers protecting the interests of the State.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading To such an extent was this loyalty and love of Toryism--as it was then called--carried, that a person who consumed 'Yankee goods' was seriously suspected of some improper design against the State.

believed likely

From this reading To such an extent was this loyalty and love of Toryism--as it was then called--carried, that a person who consumed 'Yankee goods' was seriously suspected of some improper design against the State.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The consumption of British manufactures and British-grown produce was, on the other hand taken as strong testimony of loyalty and confidence in the wise powers protecting the interests of the State.

a solemn statement made under oath

From this reading The consumption of British manufactures and British-grown produce was, on the other hand taken as strong testimony of loyalty and confidence in the wise powers protecting the interests of the State.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To such an extent was this loyalty and love of Toryism--as it was then called--carried, that a person who consumed 'Yankee goods' was seriously suspected of some improper design against the State.

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

From this reading THE PIOUS SQUIRE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The very presence of 'Yankee goods' was ominous of evil; and as it was desirable the good people should be kept well up to their Toryism, many were the means resorted to for forcing the exclusive consumption of British produce.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "The good people of Nova Scotia were, in days gone by, exceedingly given to Toryism, and, as was then held to be the natural result, very loyal.

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

From this reading To such an extent was this loyalty and love of Toryism--as it was then called--carried, that a person who consumed 'Yankee goods' was seriously suspected of some improper design against the State.

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

From this reading "The good people of Nova Scotia were, in days gone by, exceedingly given to Toryism, and, as was then held to be the natural result, very loyal.

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From this reading "The good people of Nova Scotia were, in days gone by, exceedingly given to Toryism, and, as was then held to be the natural result, very loyal.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The very presence of 'Yankee goods' was ominous of evil; and as it was desirable the good people should be kept well up to their Toryism, many were the means resorted to for forcing the exclusive consumption of British produce.

precisely as stated

From this reading "The good people of Nova Scotia were, in days gone by, exceedingly given to Toryism, and, as was then held to be the natural result, very loyal.

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

From this reading "The good people of Nova Scotia were, in days gone by, exceedingly given to Toryism, and, as was then held to be the natural result, very loyal.

(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 The very presence of 'Yankee goods' was ominous of evil; and as it was desirable the good people should be kept well up to their Toryism, many were the means resorted to for forcing the exclusive consumption of British produce.

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

From this reading "The good people of Nova Scotia were, in days gone by, exceedingly given to Toryism, and, as was then held to be the natural result, very loyal.

which person or people

From this reading To such an extent was this loyalty and love of Toryism--as it was then called--carried, that a person who consumed 'Yankee goods' was seriously suspected of some improper design against the State.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading The consumption of British manufactures and British-grown produce was, on the other hand taken as strong testimony of loyalty and confidence in the wise powers protecting the interests of the State.

an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

From this reading To such an extent was this loyalty and love of Toryism--as it was then called--carried, that a person who consumed 'Yankee goods' was seriously suspected of some improper design against the State.