Chapter VII

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

From this reading We four who had visited Brunswick to lay before the governor a petition couched in most respectful language, could not be accused of aiding and abetting rebellion when we objected to being shot down or taken prisoners by strangers who had no lawful warrant to deprive honest citizens of their lives or liberty.

inflected form of “abet” — assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing

From this reading We four who had visited Brunswick to lay before the governor a petition couched in most respectful language, could not be accused of aiding and abetting rebellion when we objected to being shot down or taken prisoners by strangers who had no lawful warrant to deprive honest citizens of their lives or liberty.

a defendant in a criminal proceeding

From this reading We four who had visited Brunswick to lay before the governor a petition couched in most respectful language, could not be accused of aiding and abetting rebellion when we objected to being shot down or taken prisoners by strangers who had no lawful warrant to deprive honest citizens of their lives or liberty.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading As the matter presented itself to my view, those on the outside were the ones who acted in a rebellious manner, and there was no honest judge in the country who would not rule that we had every right to protect ourselves.

later than; following

From this reading It appeared to me that Master Howell was trying to "lock his stable door after the horse had been stolen," when he mourned the fact that what we were doing in our own defense might be taken as open rebellion.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading TIMELY AID.

-ing form of “aid” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading We four who had visited Brunswick to lay before the governor a petition couched in most respectful language, could not be accused of aiding and abetting rebellion when we objected to being shot down or taken prisoners by strangers who had no lawful warrant to deprive honest citizens of their lives or liberty.

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

From this reading To my mind the people had rebelled openly and with emphasis when the Regulators rode, four hundred strong, to release Masters Husband and Hunter.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It appeared to me that Master Howell was trying to "lock his stable door after the horse had been stolen," when he mourned the fact that what we were doing in our own defense might be taken as open rebellion.

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

From this reading It appeared to me that Master Howell was trying to "lock his stable door after the horse had been stolen," when he mourned the fact that what we were doing in our own defense might be taken as open rebellion.

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

From this reading It appeared to me that Master Howell was trying to "lock his stable door after the horse had been stolen," when he mourned the fact that what we were doing in our own defense might be taken as open rebellion.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It appeared to me that Master Howell was trying to "lock his stable door after the horse had been stolen," when he mourned the fact that what we were doing in our own defense might be taken as open rebellion.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading We four who had visited Brunswick to lay before the governor a petition couched in most respectful language, could not be accused of aiding and abetting rebellion when we objected to being shot down or taken prisoners by strangers who had no lawful warrant to deprive honest citizens of their lives or liberty.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading We four who had visited Brunswick to lay before the governor a petition couched in most respectful language, could not be accused of aiding and abetting rebellion when we objected to being shot down or taken prisoners by strangers who had no lawful warrant to deprive honest citizens of their lives or liberty.

a university town in southwestern Maine

From this reading We four who had visited Brunswick to lay before the governor a petition couched in most respectful language, could not be accused of aiding and abetting rebellion when we objected to being shot down or taken prisoners by strangers who had no lawful warrant to deprive honest citizens of their lives or liberty.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading We four who had visited Brunswick to lay before the governor a petition couched in most respectful language, could not be accused of aiding and abetting rebellion when we objected to being shot down or taken prisoners by strangers who had no lawful warrant to deprive honest citizens of their lives or liberty.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading We four who had visited Brunswick to lay before the governor a petition couched in most respectful language, could not be accused of aiding and abetting rebellion when we objected to being shot down or taken prisoners by strangers who had no lawful warrant to deprive honest citizens of their lives or liberty.

past form of “couch” — formulate in a particular style or language

From this reading We four who had visited Brunswick to lay before the governor a petition couched in most respectful language, could not be accused of aiding and abetting rebellion when we objected to being shot down or taken prisoners by strangers who had no lawful warrant to deprive honest citizens of their lives or liberty.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading We four who had visited Brunswick to lay before the governor a petition couched in most respectful language, could not be accused of aiding and abetting rebellion when we objected to being shot down or taken prisoners by strangers who had no lawful warrant to deprive honest citizens of their lives or liberty.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading As the matter presented itself to my view, those on the outside were the ones who acted in a rebellious manner, and there was no honest judge in the country who would not rule that we had every right to protect ourselves.

(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies

From this reading It appeared to me that Master Howell was trying to "lock his stable door after the horse had been stolen," when he mourned the fact that what we were doing in our own defense might be taken as open rebellion.

take away possessions from someone

From this reading We four who had visited Brunswick to lay before the governor a petition couched in most respectful language, could not be accused of aiding and abetting rebellion when we objected to being shot down or taken prisoners by strangers who had no lawful warrant to deprive honest citizens of their lives or liberty.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading It appeared to me that Master Howell was trying to "lock his stable door after the horse had been stolen," when he mourned the fact that what we were doing in our own defense might be taken as open rebellion.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading It appeared to me that Master Howell was trying to "lock his stable door after the horse had been stolen," when he mourned the fact that what we were doing in our own defense might be taken as open rebellion.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading We four who had visited Brunswick to lay before the governor a petition couched in most respectful language, could not be accused of aiding and abetting rebellion when we objected to being shot down or taken prisoners by strangers who had no lawful warrant to deprive honest citizens of their lives or liberty.

special importance or significance

From this reading To my mind the people had rebelled openly and with emphasis when the Regulators rode, four hundred strong, to release Masters Husband and Hunter.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading As the matter presented itself to my view, those on the outside were the ones who acted in a rebellious manner, and there was no honest judge in the country who would not rule that we had every right to protect ourselves.

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

From this reading It appeared to me that Master Howell was trying to "lock his stable door after the horse had been stolen," when he mourned the fact that what we were doing in our own defense might be taken as open rebellion.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading To my mind the people had rebelled openly and with emphasis when the Regulators rode, four hundred strong, to release Masters Husband and Hunter.

the head of a state government

From this reading We four who had visited Brunswick to lay before the governor a petition couched in most respectful language, could not be accused of aiding and abetting rebellion when we objected to being shot down or taken prisoners by strangers who had no lawful warrant to deprive honest citizens of their lives or liberty.

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

From this reading It appeared to me that Master Howell was trying to "lock his stable door after the horse had been stolen," when he mourned the fact that what we were doing in our own defense might be taken as open rebellion.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It appeared to me that Master Howell was trying to "lock his stable door after the horse had been stolen," when he mourned the fact that what we were doing in our own defense might be taken as open rebellion.

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

From this reading It appeared to me that Master Howell was trying to "lock his stable door after the horse had been stolen," when he mourned the fact that what we were doing in our own defense might be taken as open rebellion.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading We four who had visited Brunswick to lay before the governor a petition couched in most respectful language, could not be accused of aiding and abetting rebellion when we objected to being shot down or taken prisoners by strangers who had no lawful warrant to deprive honest citizens of their lives or liberty.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading It appeared to me that Master Howell was trying to "lock his stable door after the horse had been stolen," when he mourned the fact that what we were doing in our own defense might be taken as open rebellion.

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

From this reading It appeared to me that Master Howell was trying to "lock his stable door after the horse had been stolen," when he mourned the fact that what we were doing in our own defense might be taken as open rebellion.

ten 10s

From this reading To my mind the people had rebelled openly and with emphasis when the Regulators rode, four hundred strong, to release Masters Husband and Hunter.

someone who hunts game

From this reading To my mind the people had rebelled openly and with emphasis when the Regulators rode, four hundred strong, to release Masters Husband and Hunter.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading To my mind the people had rebelled openly and with emphasis when the Regulators rode, four hundred strong, to release Masters Husband and Hunter.

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

From this reading It appeared to me that Master Howell was trying to "lock his stable door after the horse had been stolen," when he mourned the fact that what we were doing in our own defense might be taken as open rebellion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It appeared to me that Master Howell was trying to "lock his stable door after the horse had been stolen," when he mourned the fact that what we were doing in our own defense might be taken as open rebellion.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading As the matter presented itself to my view, those on the outside were the ones who acted in a rebellious manner, and there was no honest judge in the country who would not rule that we had every right to protect ourselves.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading As the matter presented itself to my view, those on the outside were the ones who acted in a rebellious manner, and there was no honest judge in the country who would not rule that we had every right to protect ourselves.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading We four who had visited Brunswick to lay before the governor a petition couched in most respectful language, could not be accused of aiding and abetting rebellion when we objected to being shot down or taken prisoners by strangers who had no lawful warrant to deprive honest citizens of their lives or liberty.

conformable to or allowed by law

From this reading We four who had visited Brunswick to lay before the governor a petition couched in most respectful language, could not be accused of aiding and abetting rebellion when we objected to being shot down or taken prisoners by strangers who had no lawful warrant to deprive honest citizens of their lives or liberty.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading We four who had visited Brunswick to lay before the governor a petition couched in most respectful language, could not be accused of aiding and abetting rebellion when we objected to being shot down or taken prisoners by strangers who had no lawful warrant to deprive honest citizens of their lives or liberty.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading We four who had visited Brunswick to lay before the governor a petition couched in most respectful language, could not be accused of aiding and abetting rebellion when we objected to being shot down or taken prisoners by strangers who had no lawful warrant to deprive honest citizens of their lives or liberty.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading We four who had visited Brunswick to lay before the governor a petition couched in most respectful language, could not be accused of aiding and abetting rebellion when we objected to being shot down or taken prisoners by strangers who had no lawful warrant to deprive honest citizens of their lives or liberty.

fasten with a lock

From this reading It appeared to me that Master Howell was trying to "lock his stable door after the horse had been stolen," when he mourned the fact that what we were doing in our own defense might be taken as open rebellion.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading As the matter presented itself to my view, those on the outside were the ones who acted in a rebellious manner, and there was no honest judge in the country who would not rule that we had every right to protect ourselves.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading It appeared to me that Master Howell was trying to "lock his stable door after the horse had been stolen," when he mourned the fact that what we were doing in our own defense might be taken as open rebellion.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading To my mind the people had rebelled openly and with emphasis when the Regulators rode, four hundred strong, to release Masters Husband and Hunter.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading As the matter presented itself to my view, those on the outside were the ones who acted in a rebellious manner, and there was no honest judge in the country who would not rule that we had every right to protect ourselves.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It appeared to me that Master Howell was trying to "lock his stable door after the horse had been stolen," when he mourned the fact that what we were doing in our own defense might be taken as open rebellion.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It appeared to me that Master Howell was trying to "lock his stable door after the horse had been stolen," when he mourned the fact that what we were doing in our own defense might be taken as open rebellion.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading To my mind the people had rebelled openly and with emphasis when the Regulators rode, four hundred strong, to release Masters Husband and Hunter.

used to form the superlative

From this reading We four who had visited Brunswick to lay before the governor a petition couched in most respectful language, could not be accused of aiding and abetting rebellion when we objected to being shot down or taken prisoners by strangers who had no lawful warrant to deprive honest citizens of their lives or liberty.

past form of “mourn” — feel sadness

From this reading It appeared to me that Master Howell was trying to "lock his stable door after the horse had been stolen," when he mourned the fact that what we were doing in our own defense might be taken as open rebellion.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading To my mind the people had rebelled openly and with emphasis when the Regulators rode, four hundred strong, to release Masters Husband and Hunter.

not any; not one

From this reading We four who had visited Brunswick to lay before the governor a petition couched in most respectful language, could not be accused of aiding and abetting rebellion when we objected to being shot down or taken prisoners by strangers who had no lawful warrant to deprive honest citizens of their lives or liberty.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading We four who had visited Brunswick to lay before the governor a petition couched in most respectful language, could not be accused of aiding and abetting rebellion when we objected to being shot down or taken prisoners by strangers who had no lawful warrant to deprive honest citizens of their lives or liberty.

past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent

From this reading We four who had visited Brunswick to lay before the governor a petition couched in most respectful language, could not be accused of aiding and abetting rebellion when we objected to being shot down or taken prisoners by strangers who had no lawful warrant to deprive honest citizens of their lives or liberty.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We four who had visited Brunswick to lay before the governor a petition couched in most respectful language, could not be accused of aiding and abetting rebellion when we objected to being shot down or taken prisoners by strangers who had no lawful warrant to deprive honest citizens of their lives or liberty.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As the matter presented itself to my view, those on the outside were the ones who acted in a rebellious manner, and there was no honest judge in the country who would not rule that we had every right to protect ourselves.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading As the matter presented itself to my view, those on the outside were the ones who acted in a rebellious manner, and there was no honest judge in the country who would not rule that we had every right to protect ourselves.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading It appeared to me that Master Howell was trying to "lock his stable door after the horse had been stolen," when he mourned the fact that what we were doing in our own defense might be taken as open rebellion.

in an open way

From this reading To my mind the people had rebelled openly and with emphasis when the Regulators rode, four hundred strong, to release Masters Husband and Hunter.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading We four who had visited Brunswick to lay before the governor a petition couched in most respectful language, could not be accused of aiding and abetting rebellion when we objected to being shot down or taken prisoners by strangers who had no lawful warrant to deprive honest citizens of their lives or liberty.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It appeared to me that Master Howell was trying to "lock his stable door after the horse had been stolen," when he mourned the fact that what we were doing in our own defense might be taken as open rebellion.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading As the matter presented itself to my view, those on the outside were the ones who acted in a rebellious manner, and there was no honest judge in the country who would not rule that we had every right to protect ourselves.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading As the matter presented itself to my view, those on the outside were the ones who acted in a rebellious manner, and there was no honest judge in the country who would not rule that we had every right to protect ourselves.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It appeared to me that Master Howell was trying to "lock his stable door after the horse had been stolen," when he mourned the fact that what we were doing in our own defense might be taken as open rebellion.

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

From this reading To my mind the people had rebelled openly and with emphasis when the Regulators rode, four hundred strong, to release Masters Husband and Hunter.

a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority

From this reading We four who had visited Brunswick to lay before the governor a petition couched in most respectful language, could not be accused of aiding and abetting rebellion when we objected to being shot down or taken prisoners by strangers who had no lawful warrant to deprive honest citizens of their lives or liberty.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading As the matter presented itself to my view, those on the outside were the ones who acted in a rebellious manner, and there was no honest judge in the country who would not rule that we had every right to protect ourselves.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading We four who had visited Brunswick to lay before the governor a petition couched in most respectful language, could not be accused of aiding and abetting rebellion when we objected to being shot down or taken prisoners by strangers who had no lawful warrant to deprive honest citizens of their lives or liberty.

shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

From this reading As the matter presented itself to my view, those on the outside were the ones who acted in a rebellious manner, and there was no honest judge in the country who would not rule that we had every right to protect ourselves.

inflected form of “rebel” — take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance

From this reading To my mind the people had rebelled openly and with emphasis when the Regulators rode, four hundred strong, to release Masters Husband and Hunter.

refusal to accept some authority or code or convention

From this reading It appeared to me that Master Howell was trying to "lock his stable door after the horse had been stolen," when he mourned the fact that what we were doing in our own defense might be taken as open rebellion.

resisting control or authority

From this reading As the matter presented itself to my view, those on the outside were the ones who acted in a rebellious manner, and there was no honest judge in the country who would not rule that we had every right to protect ourselves.

plural of “regulator” — any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc.

From this reading To my mind the people had rebelled openly and with emphasis when the Regulators rode, four hundred strong, to release Masters Husband and Hunter.

release, as from one's grip

From this reading To my mind the people had rebelled openly and with emphasis when the Regulators rode, four hundred strong, to release Masters Husband and Hunter.

full of or exhibiting respect

From this reading We four who had visited Brunswick to lay before the governor a petition couched in most respectful language, could not be accused of aiding and abetting rebellion when we objected to being shot down or taken prisoners by strangers who had no lawful warrant to deprive honest citizens of their lives or liberty.

precisely, exactly

From this reading As the matter presented itself to my view, those on the outside were the ones who acted in a rebellious manner, and there was no honest judge in the country who would not rule that we had every right to protect ourselves.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading To my mind the people had rebelled openly and with emphasis when the Regulators rode, four hundred strong, to release Masters Husband and Hunter.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading As the matter presented itself to my view, those on the outside were the ones who acted in a rebellious manner, and there was no honest judge in the country who would not rule that we had every right to protect ourselves.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading We four who had visited Brunswick to lay before the governor a petition couched in most respectful language, could not be accused of aiding and abetting rebellion when we objected to being shot down or taken prisoners by strangers who had no lawful warrant to deprive honest citizens of their lives or liberty.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading It appeared to me that Master Howell was trying to "lock his stable door after the horse had been stolen," when he mourned the fact that what we were doing in our own defense might be taken as open rebellion.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading It appeared to me that Master Howell was trying to "lock his stable door after the horse had been stolen," when he mourned the fact that what we were doing in our own defense might be taken as open rebellion.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading We four who had visited Brunswick to lay before the governor a petition couched in most respectful language, could not be accused of aiding and abetting rebellion when we objected to being shot down or taken prisoners by strangers who had no lawful warrant to deprive honest citizens of their lives or liberty.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading To my mind the people had rebelled openly and with emphasis when the Regulators rode, four hundred strong, to release Masters Husband and Hunter.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading It appeared to me that Master Howell was trying to "lock his stable door after the horse had been stolen," when he mourned the fact that what we were doing in our own defense might be taken as open rebellion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It appeared to me that Master Howell was trying to "lock his stable door after the horse had been stolen," when he mourned the fact that what we were doing in our own defense might be taken as open rebellion.

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

From this reading It appeared to me that Master Howell was trying to "lock his stable door after the horse had been stolen," when he mourned the fact that what we were doing in our own defense might be taken as open rebellion.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading We four who had visited Brunswick to lay before the governor a petition couched in most respectful language, could not be accused of aiding and abetting rebellion when we objected to being shot down or taken prisoners by strangers who had no lawful warrant to deprive honest citizens of their lives or liberty.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As the matter presented itself to my view, those on the outside were the ones who acted in a rebellious manner, and there was no honest judge in the country who would not rule that we had every right to protect ourselves.

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

From this reading As the matter presented itself to my view, those on the outside were the ones who acted in a rebellious manner, and there was no honest judge in the country who would not rule that we had every right to protect ourselves.

before a time limit expires

From this reading TIMELY AID.

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

From this reading It appeared to me that Master Howell was trying to "lock his stable door after the horse had been stolen," when he mourned the fact that what we were doing in our own defense might be taken as open rebellion.

hard to endure

From this reading It appeared to me that Master Howell was trying to "lock his stable door after the horse had been stolen," when he mourned the fact that what we were doing in our own defense might be taken as open rebellion.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading As the matter presented itself to my view, those on the outside were the ones who acted in a rebellious manner, and there was no honest judge in the country who would not rule that we had every right to protect ourselves.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading We four who had visited Brunswick to lay before the governor a petition couched in most respectful language, could not be accused of aiding and abetting rebellion when we objected to being shot down or taken prisoners by strangers who had no lawful warrant to deprive honest citizens of their lives or liberty.

a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts

From this reading We four who had visited Brunswick to lay before the governor a petition couched in most respectful language, could not be accused of aiding and abetting rebellion when we objected to being shot down or taken prisoners by strangers who had no lawful warrant to deprive honest citizens of their lives or liberty.

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

From this reading It appeared to me that Master Howell was trying to "lock his stable door after the horse had been stolen," when he mourned the fact that what we were doing in our own defense might be taken as open rebellion.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It appeared to me that Master Howell was trying to "lock his stable door after the horse had been stolen," when he mourned the fact that what we were doing in our own defense might be taken as open rebellion.

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

From this reading It appeared to me that Master Howell was trying to "lock his stable door after the horse had been stolen," when he mourned the fact that what we were doing in our own defense might be taken as open rebellion.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It appeared to me that Master Howell was trying to "lock his stable door after the horse had been stolen," when he mourned the fact that what we were doing in our own defense might be taken as open rebellion.

at the time that

From this reading It appeared to me that Master Howell was trying to "lock his stable door after the horse had been stolen," when he mourned the fact that what we were doing in our own defense might be taken as open rebellion.

which person or people

From this reading We four who had visited Brunswick to lay before the governor a petition couched in most respectful language, could not be accused of aiding and abetting rebellion when we objected to being shot down or taken prisoners by strangers who had no lawful warrant to deprive honest citizens of their lives or liberty.

in the company of; together with

From this reading To my mind the people had rebelled openly and with emphasis when the Regulators rode, four hundred strong, to release Masters Husband and Hunter.

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

From this reading As the matter presented itself to my view, those on the outside were the ones who acted in a rebellious manner, and there was no honest judge in the country who would not rule that we had every right to protect ourselves.