Chapter III

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

From this reading On their side the _lex talionis_ was practised with a loose hand; so loose that it soon became necessary to restrain it; and they were no longer allowed to go scouting on their own account.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading On their side the _lex talionis_ was practised with a loose hand; so loose that it soon became necessary to restrain it; and they were no longer allowed to go scouting on their own account.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading Whenever their services were required, they had to be performed under the eye of an officer of mounted rifles or dragoons, with a troop of these acting in concert.

the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945

From this reading In no place were our red-handed allies held in greater detestation than in the city of La Puebla--partly from the striking resemblance borne to them by a large number of its population, and an antipathy on this account; partly from old hostilities; and, perhaps, not a little from the fact of our having there, more than elsewhere, permitted them to carry out their proclivities.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading On their side the _lex talionis_ was practised with a loose hand; so loose that it soon became necessary to restrain it; and they were no longer allowed to go scouting on their own account.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading But the terror originally inspired by them continued till the end of the campaign; and the sight of a Red Hat coming along the street was sufficient to terrify the women, and send the children screaming within doors.

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

From this reading Whenever their services were required, they had to be performed under the eye of an officer of mounted rifles or dragoons, with a troop of these acting in concert.

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

From this reading On their side the _lex talionis_ was practised with a loose hand; so loose that it soon became necessary to restrain it; and they were no longer allowed to go scouting on their own account.

a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading In no place were our red-handed allies held in greater detestation than in the city of La Puebla--partly from the striking resemblance borne to them by a large number of its population, and an antipathy on this account; partly from old hostilities; and, perhaps, not a little from the fact of our having there, more than elsewhere, permitted them to carry out their proclivities.

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

From this reading Whenever their services were required, they had to be performed under the eye of an officer of mounted rifles or dragoons, with a troop of these acting in concert.

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

From this reading On their side the _lex talionis_ was practised with a loose hand; so loose that it soon became necessary to restrain it; and they were no longer allowed to go scouting on their own account.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading In no place were our red-handed allies held in greater detestation than in the city of La Puebla--partly from the striking resemblance borne to them by a large number of its population, and an antipathy on this account; partly from old hostilities; and, perhaps, not a little from the fact of our having there, more than elsewhere, permitted them to carry out their proclivities.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the terror originally inspired by them continued till the end of the campaign; and the sight of a Red Hat coming along the street was sufficient to terrify the women, and send the children screaming within doors.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But the terror originally inspired by them continued till the end of the campaign; and the sight of a Red Hat coming along the street was sufficient to terrify the women, and send the children screaming within doors.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading But the terror originally inspired by them continued till the end of the campaign; and the sight of a Red Hat coming along the street was sufficient to terrify the women, and send the children screaming within doors.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading In no place were our red-handed allies held in greater detestation than in the city of La Puebla--partly from the striking resemblance borne to them by a large number of its population, and an antipathy on this account; partly from old hostilities; and, perhaps, not a little from the fact of our having there, more than elsewhere, permitted them to carry out their proclivities.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading But the terror originally inspired by them continued till the end of the campaign; and the sight of a Red Hat coming along the street was sufficient to terrify the women, and send the children screaming within doors.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading In no place were our red-handed allies held in greater detestation than in the city of La Puebla--partly from the striking resemblance borne to them by a large number of its population, and an antipathy on this account; partly from old hostilities; and, perhaps, not a little from the fact of our having there, more than elsewhere, permitted them to carry out their proclivities.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading But the terror originally inspired by them continued till the end of the campaign; and the sight of a Red Hat coming along the street was sufficient to terrify the women, and send the children screaming within doors.

a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging

From this reading Whenever their services were required, they had to be performed under the eye of an officer of mounted rifles or dragoons, with a troop of these acting in concert.

without stop or interruption

From this reading But the terror originally inspired by them continued till the end of the campaign; and the sight of a Red Hat coming along the street was sufficient to terrify the women, and send the children screaming within doors.

hate coupled with disgust

From this reading In no place were our red-handed allies held in greater detestation than in the city of La Puebla--partly from the striking resemblance borne to them by a large number of its population, and an antipathy on this account; partly from old hostilities; and, perhaps, not a little from the fact of our having there, more than elsewhere, permitted them to carry out their proclivities.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading But the terror originally inspired by them continued till the end of the campaign; and the sight of a Red Hat coming along the street was sufficient to terrify the women, and send the children screaming within doors.

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From this reading Whenever their services were required, they had to be performed under the eye of an officer of mounted rifles or dragoons, with a troop of these acting in concert.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading In several skirmishes, into which they were drawn with their own guerilleros, they fought like very tigers--well knowing that, if taken, they had no mercy to expect.

in or to another place

From this reading In no place were our red-handed allies held in greater detestation than in the city of La Puebla--partly from the striking resemblance borne to them by a large number of its population, and an antipathy on this account; partly from old hostilities; and, perhaps, not a little from the fact of our having there, more than elsewhere, permitted them to carry out their proclivities.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading But the terror originally inspired by them continued till the end of the campaign; and the sight of a Red Hat coming along the street was sufficient to terrify the women, and send the children screaming within doors.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading In several skirmishes, into which they were drawn with their own guerilleros, they fought like very tigers--well knowing that, if taken, they had no mercy to expect.

the organ of sight

From this reading Whenever their services were required, they had to be performed under the eye of an officer of mounted rifles or dragoons, with a troop of these acting in concert.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In no place were our red-handed allies held in greater detestation than in the city of La Puebla--partly from the striking resemblance borne to them by a large number of its population, and an antipathy on this account; partly from old hostilities; and, perhaps, not a little from the fact of our having there, more than elsewhere, permitted them to carry out their proclivities.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading In several skirmishes, into which they were drawn with their own guerilleros, they fought like very tigers--well knowing that, if taken, they had no mercy to expect.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In no place were our red-handed allies held in greater detestation than in the city of La Puebla--partly from the striking resemblance borne to them by a large number of its population, and an antipathy on this account; partly from old hostilities; and, perhaps, not a little from the fact of our having there, more than elsewhere, permitted them to carry out their proclivities.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading On their side the _lex talionis_ was practised with a loose hand; so loose that it soon became necessary to restrain it; and they were no longer allowed to go scouting on their own account.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading In no place were our red-handed allies held in greater detestation than in the city of La Puebla--partly from the striking resemblance borne to them by a large number of its population, and an antipathy on this account; partly from old hostilities; and, perhaps, not a little from the fact of our having there, more than elsewhere, permitted them to carry out their proclivities.

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From this reading In several skirmishes, into which they were drawn with their own guerilleros, they fought like very tigers--well knowing that, if taken, they had no mercy to expect.

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

From this reading In several skirmishes, into which they were drawn with their own guerilleros, they fought like very tigers--well knowing that, if taken, they had no mercy to expect.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading On their side the _lex talionis_ was practised with a loose hand; so loose that it soon became necessary to restrain it; and they were no longer allowed to go scouting on their own account.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading But the terror originally inspired by them continued till the end of the campaign; and the sight of a Red Hat coming along the street was sufficient to terrify the women, and send the children screaming within doors.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading In no place were our red-handed allies held in greater detestation than in the city of La Puebla--partly from the striking resemblance borne to them by a large number of its population, and an antipathy on this account; partly from old hostilities; and, perhaps, not a little from the fact of our having there, more than elsewhere, permitted them to carry out their proclivities.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading In no place were our red-handed allies held in greater detestation than in the city of La Puebla--partly from the striking resemblance borne to them by a large number of its population, and an antipathy on this account; partly from old hostilities; and, perhaps, not a little from the fact of our having there, more than elsewhere, permitted them to carry out their proclivities.

fighting; acts of overt warfare

From this reading In no place were our red-handed allies held in greater detestation than in the city of La Puebla--partly from the striking resemblance borne to them by a large number of its population, and an antipathy on this account; partly from old hostilities; and, perhaps, not a little from the fact of our having there, more than elsewhere, permitted them to carry out their proclivities.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading In several skirmishes, into which they were drawn with their own guerilleros, they fought like very tigers--well knowing that, if taken, they had no mercy to expect.

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

From this reading In several skirmishes, into which they were drawn with their own guerilleros, they fought like very tigers--well knowing that, if taken, they had no mercy to expect.

being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods

From this reading But the terror originally inspired by them continued till the end of the campaign; and the sight of a Red Hat coming along the street was sufficient to terrify the women, and send the children screaming within doors.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In several skirmishes, into which they were drawn with their own guerilleros, they fought like very tigers--well knowing that, if taken, they had no mercy to expect.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On their side the _lex talionis_ was practised with a loose hand; so loose that it soon became necessary to restrain it; and they were no longer allowed to go scouting on their own account.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In no place were our red-handed allies held in greater detestation than in the city of La Puebla--partly from the striking resemblance borne to them by a large number of its population, and an antipathy on this account; partly from old hostilities; and, perhaps, not a little from the fact of our having there, more than elsewhere, permitted them to carry out their proclivities.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading In several skirmishes, into which they were drawn with their own guerilleros, they fought like very tigers--well knowing that, if taken, they had no mercy to expect.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading In no place were our red-handed allies held in greater detestation than in the city of La Puebla--partly from the striking resemblance borne to them by a large number of its population, and an antipathy on this account; partly from old hostilities; and, perhaps, not a little from the fact of our having there, more than elsewhere, permitted them to carry out their proclivities.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In no place were our red-handed allies held in greater detestation than in the city of La Puebla--partly from the striking resemblance borne to them by a large number of its population, and an antipathy on this account; partly from old hostilities; and, perhaps, not a little from the fact of our having there, more than elsewhere, permitted them to carry out their proclivities.

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From this reading On their side the _lex talionis_ was practised with a loose hand; so loose that it soon became necessary to restrain it; and they were no longer allowed to go scouting on their own account.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading In several skirmishes, into which they were drawn with their own guerilleros, they fought like very tigers--well knowing that, if taken, they had no mercy to expect.

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

From this reading In no place were our red-handed allies held in greater detestation than in the city of La Puebla--partly from the striking resemblance borne to them by a large number of its population, and an antipathy on this account; partly from old hostilities; and, perhaps, not a little from the fact of our having there, more than elsewhere, permitted them to carry out their proclivities.

for more time

From this reading On their side the _lex talionis_ was practised with a loose hand; so loose that it soon became necessary to restrain it; and they were no longer allowed to go scouting on their own account.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading On their side the _lex talionis_ was practised with a loose hand; so loose that it soon became necessary to restrain it; and they were no longer allowed to go scouting on their own account.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading In several skirmishes, into which they were drawn with their own guerilleros, they fought like very tigers--well knowing that, if taken, they had no mercy to expect.

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

From this reading In no place were our red-handed allies held in greater detestation than in the city of La Puebla--partly from the striking resemblance borne to them by a large number of its population, and an antipathy on this account; partly from old hostilities; and, perhaps, not a little from the fact of our having there, more than elsewhere, permitted them to carry out their proclivities.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading Whenever their services were required, they had to be performed under the eye of an officer of mounted rifles or dragoons, with a troop of these acting in concert.

absolutely essential

From this reading On their side the _lex talionis_ was practised with a loose hand; so loose that it soon became necessary to restrain it; and they were no longer allowed to go scouting on their own account.

not any; not one

From this reading In several skirmishes, into which they were drawn with their own guerilleros, they fought like very tigers--well knowing that, if taken, they had no mercy to expect.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In no place were our red-handed allies held in greater detestation than in the city of La Puebla--partly from the striking resemblance borne to them by a large number of its population, and an antipathy on this account; partly from old hostilities; and, perhaps, not a little from the fact of our having there, more than elsewhere, permitted them to carry out their proclivities.

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

From this reading In no place were our red-handed allies held in greater detestation than in the city of La Puebla--partly from the striking resemblance borne to them by a large number of its population, and an antipathy on this account; partly from old hostilities; and, perhaps, not a little from the fact of our having there, more than elsewhere, permitted them to carry out their proclivities.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Whenever their services were required, they had to be performed under the eye of an officer of mounted rifles or dragoons, with a troop of these acting in concert.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Whenever their services were required, they had to be performed under the eye of an officer of mounted rifles or dragoons, with a troop of these acting in concert.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading In no place were our red-handed allies held in greater detestation than in the city of La Puebla--partly from the striking resemblance borne to them by a large number of its population, and an antipathy on this account; partly from old hostilities; and, perhaps, not a little from the fact of our having there, more than elsewhere, permitted them to carry out their proclivities.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On their side the _lex talionis_ was practised with a loose hand; so loose that it soon became necessary to restrain it; and they were no longer allowed to go scouting on their own account.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Whenever their services were required, they had to be performed under the eye of an officer of mounted rifles or dragoons, with a troop of these acting in concert.

in an original manner

From this reading But the terror originally inspired by them continued till the end of the campaign; and the sight of a Red Hat coming along the street was sufficient to terrify the women, and send the children screaming within doors.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading In no place were our red-handed allies held in greater detestation than in the city of La Puebla--partly from the striking resemblance borne to them by a large number of its population, and an antipathy on this account; partly from old hostilities; and, perhaps, not a little from the fact of our having there, more than elsewhere, permitted them to carry out their proclivities.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In no place were our red-handed allies held in greater detestation than in the city of La Puebla--partly from the striking resemblance borne to them by a large number of its population, and an antipathy on this account; partly from old hostilities; and, perhaps, not a little from the fact of our having there, more than elsewhere, permitted them to carry out their proclivities.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading In several skirmishes, into which they were drawn with their own guerilleros, they fought like very tigers--well knowing that, if taken, they had no mercy to expect.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading In no place were our red-handed allies held in greater detestation than in the city of La Puebla--partly from the striking resemblance borne to them by a large number of its population, and an antipathy on this account; partly from old hostilities; and, perhaps, not a little from the fact of our having there, more than elsewhere, permitted them to carry out their proclivities.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading Whenever their services were required, they had to be performed under the eye of an officer of mounted rifles or dragoons, with a troop of these acting in concert.

by chance

From this reading In no place were our red-handed allies held in greater detestation than in the city of La Puebla--partly from the striking resemblance borne to them by a large number of its population, and an antipathy on this account; partly from old hostilities; and, perhaps, not a little from the fact of our having there, more than elsewhere, permitted them to carry out their proclivities.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading In no place were our red-handed allies held in greater detestation than in the city of La Puebla--partly from the striking resemblance borne to them by a large number of its population, and an antipathy on this account; partly from old hostilities; and, perhaps, not a little from the fact of our having there, more than elsewhere, permitted them to carry out their proclivities.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In no place were our red-handed allies held in greater detestation than in the city of La Puebla--partly from the striking resemblance borne to them by a large number of its population, and an antipathy on this account; partly from old hostilities; and, perhaps, not a little from the fact of our having there, more than elsewhere, permitted them to carry out their proclivities.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading In no place were our red-handed allies held in greater detestation than in the city of La Puebla--partly from the striking resemblance borne to them by a large number of its population, and an antipathy on this account; partly from old hostilities; and, perhaps, not a little from the fact of our having there, more than elsewhere, permitted them to carry out their proclivities.

skillful after much practice

From this reading On their side the _lex talionis_ was practised with a loose hand; so loose that it soon became necessary to restrain it; and they were no longer allowed to go scouting on their own account.

plural of “proclivity” — a natural inclination

From this reading In no place were our red-handed allies held in greater detestation than in the city of La Puebla--partly from the striking resemblance borne to them by a large number of its population, and an antipathy on this account; partly from old hostilities; and, perhaps, not a little from the fact of our having there, more than elsewhere, permitted them to carry out their proclivities.

a city in south central Mexico (southeast of Mexico City) on the edge of central Mexican plateau

From this reading In no place were our red-handed allies held in greater detestation than in the city of La Puebla--partly from the striking resemblance borne to them by a large number of its population, and an antipathy on this account; partly from old hostilities; and, perhaps, not a little from the fact of our having there, more than elsewhere, permitted them to carry out their proclivities.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading But the terror originally inspired by them continued till the end of the campaign; and the sight of a Red Hat coming along the street was sufficient to terrify the women, and send the children screaming within doors.

in the act of committing a crime or other reprehensible act

From this reading In no place were our red-handed allies held in greater detestation than in the city of La Puebla--partly from the striking resemblance borne to them by a large number of its population, and an antipathy on this account; partly from old hostilities; and, perhaps, not a little from the fact of our having there, more than elsewhere, permitted them to carry out their proclivities.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Whenever their services were required, they had to be performed under the eye of an officer of mounted rifles or dragoons, with a troop of these acting in concert.

similarity in appearance or external or superficial details

From this reading In no place were our red-handed allies held in greater detestation than in the city of La Puebla--partly from the striking resemblance borne to them by a large number of its population, and an antipathy on this account; partly from old hostilities; and, perhaps, not a little from the fact of our having there, more than elsewhere, permitted them to carry out their proclivities.

to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

From this reading On their side the _lex talionis_ was practised with a loose hand; so loose that it soon became necessary to restrain it; and they were no longer allowed to go scouting on their own account.

plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore

From this reading Whenever their services were required, they had to be performed under the eye of an officer of mounted rifles or dragoons, with a troop of these acting in concert.

exploring in order to gain information

From this reading On their side the _lex talionis_ was practised with a loose hand; so loose that it soon became necessary to restrain it; and they were no longer allowed to go scouting on their own account.

so extremely intense as to evoke screams

From this reading But the terror originally inspired by them continued till the end of the campaign; and the sight of a Red Hat coming along the street was sufficient to terrify the women, and send the children screaming within doors.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading But the terror originally inspired by them continued till the end of the campaign; and the sight of a Red Hat coming along the street was sufficient to terrify the women, and send the children screaming within doors.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading Whenever their services were required, they had to be performed under the eye of an officer of mounted rifles or dragoons, with a troop of these acting in concert.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading In several skirmishes, into which they were drawn with their own guerilleros, they fought like very tigers--well knowing that, if taken, they had no mercy to expect.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading On their side the _lex talionis_ was practised with a loose hand; so loose that it soon became necessary to restrain it; and they were no longer allowed to go scouting on their own account.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading But the terror originally inspired by them continued till the end of the campaign; and the sight of a Red Hat coming along the street was sufficient to terrify the women, and send the children screaming within doors.

plural of “skirmish” — a minor short-term fight

From this reading In several skirmishes, into which they were drawn with their own guerilleros, they fought like very tigers--well knowing that, if taken, they had no mercy to expect.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading On their side the _lex talionis_ was practised with a loose hand; so loose that it soon became necessary to restrain it; and they were no longer allowed to go scouting on their own account.

in the near future

From this reading On their side the _lex talionis_ was practised with a loose hand; so loose that it soon became necessary to restrain it; and they were no longer allowed to go scouting on their own account.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading But the terror originally inspired by them continued till the end of the campaign; and the sight of a Red Hat coming along the street was sufficient to terrify the women, and send the children screaming within doors.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading In no place were our red-handed allies held in greater detestation than in the city of La Puebla--partly from the striking resemblance borne to them by a large number of its population, and an antipathy on this account; partly from old hostilities; and, perhaps, not a little from the fact of our having there, more than elsewhere, permitted them to carry out their proclivities.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading But the terror originally inspired by them continued till the end of the campaign; and the sight of a Red Hat coming along the street was sufficient to terrify the women, and send the children screaming within doors.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading In several skirmishes, into which they were drawn with their own guerilleros, they fought like very tigers--well knowing that, if taken, they had no mercy to expect.

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From this reading On their side the _lex talionis_ was practised with a loose hand; so loose that it soon became necessary to restrain it; and they were no longer allowed to go scouting on their own account.

fill with terror; frighten greatly

From this reading But the terror originally inspired by them continued till the end of the campaign; and the sight of a Red Hat coming along the street was sufficient to terrify the women, and send the children screaming within doors.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading But the terror originally inspired by them continued till the end of the campaign; and the sight of a Red Hat coming along the street was sufficient to terrify the women, and send the children screaming within doors.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In no place were our red-handed allies held in greater detestation than in the city of La Puebla--partly from the striking resemblance borne to them by a large number of its population, and an antipathy on this account; partly from old hostilities; and, perhaps, not a little from the fact of our having there, more than elsewhere, permitted them to carry out their proclivities.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In several skirmishes, into which they were drawn with their own guerilleros, they fought like very tigers--well knowing that, if taken, they had no mercy to expect.

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

From this reading On their side the _lex talionis_ was practised with a loose hand; so loose that it soon became necessary to restrain it; and they were no longer allowed to go scouting on their own account.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In several skirmishes, into which they were drawn with their own guerilleros, they fought like very tigers--well knowing that, if taken, they had no mercy to expect.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But the terror originally inspired by them continued till the end of the campaign; and the sight of a Red Hat coming along the street was sufficient to terrify the women, and send the children screaming within doors.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In no place were our red-handed allies held in greater detestation than in the city of La Puebla--partly from the striking resemblance borne to them by a large number of its population, and an antipathy on this account; partly from old hostilities; and, perhaps, not a little from the fact of our having there, more than elsewhere, permitted them to carry out their proclivities.

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

From this reading Whenever their services were required, they had to be performed under the eye of an officer of mounted rifles or dragoons, with a troop of these acting in concert.

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

From this reading In several skirmishes, into which they were drawn with their own guerilleros, they fought like very tigers--well knowing that, if taken, they had no mercy to expect.

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

From this reading In no place were our red-handed allies held in greater detestation than in the city of La Puebla--partly from the striking resemblance borne to them by a large number of its population, and an antipathy on this account; partly from old hostilities; and, perhaps, not a little from the fact of our having there, more than elsewhere, permitted them to carry out their proclivities.

a terrorist organization in Sri Lanka that began in 1970 as a student protest over the limited university access for Tamil students

From this reading In several skirmishes, into which they were drawn with their own guerilleros, they fought like very tigers--well knowing that, if taken, they had no mercy to expect.

up to a particular time

From this reading But the terror originally inspired by them continued till the end of the campaign; and the sight of a Red Hat coming along the street was sufficient to terrify the women, and send the children screaming within doors.

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

From this reading In several skirmishes, into which they were drawn with their own guerilleros, they fought like very tigers--well knowing that, if taken, they had no mercy to expect.

a group of soldiers

From this reading Whenever their services were required, they had to be performed under the eye of an officer of mounted rifles or dragoons, with a troop of these acting in concert.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Whenever their services were required, they had to be performed under the eye of an officer of mounted rifles or dragoons, with a troop of these acting in concert.

precisely as stated

From this reading In several skirmishes, into which they were drawn with their own guerilleros, they fought like very tigers--well knowing that, if taken, they had no mercy to expect.

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

From this reading On their side the _lex talionis_ was practised with a loose hand; so loose that it soon became necessary to restrain it; and they were no longer allowed to go scouting on their own account.

(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 In several skirmishes, into which they were drawn with their own guerilleros, they fought like very tigers--well knowing that, if taken, they had no mercy to expect.

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

From this reading In several skirmishes, into which they were drawn with their own guerilleros, they fought like very tigers--well knowing that, if taken, they had no mercy to expect.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading Whenever their services were required, they had to be performed under the eye of an officer of mounted rifles or dragoons, with a troop of these acting in concert.

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

From this reading In several skirmishes, into which they were drawn with their own guerilleros, they fought like very tigers--well knowing that, if taken, they had no mercy to expect.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In several skirmishes, into which they were drawn with their own guerilleros, they fought like very tigers--well knowing that, if taken, they had no mercy to expect.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading But the terror originally inspired by them continued till the end of the campaign; and the sight of a Red Hat coming along the street was sufficient to terrify the women, and send the children screaming within doors.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading But the terror originally inspired by them continued till the end of the campaign; and the sight of a Red Hat coming along the street was sufficient to terrify the women, and send the children screaming within doors.