Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading The Confession of Newton Edwards--The foul Plot fully Explained--Eugene Pearson's Guilt clearly Proven--A Story of Temptation and Crime.

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

From this reading The Confession of Newton Edwards--The foul Plot fully Explained--Eugene Pearson's Guilt clearly Proven--A Story of Temptation and Crime.

plural of “aspect” — a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading Newton Edwards began life under the brightest aspects.

in or near a particular place or position

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

From this reading Beginning at first in wild and extravagant conduct, which consumed the liberal salary which he received, and then led to the incurring of debts which became pressing and impossible of payment by legitimate means; then followed a thirst for gambling, in which large returns were promised for small investments, and failing in this, came the temptation to crime and his consequent ruin.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The confession of Newton Edwards revealed a history of undiscovered crime that had been carried on for years.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Newton Edwards began life under the brightest aspects.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Beginning at first in wild and extravagant conduct, which consumed the liberal salary which he received, and then led to the incurring of debts which became pressing and impossible of payment by legitimate means; then followed a thirst for gambling, in which large returns were promised for small investments, and failing in this, came the temptation to crime and his consequent ruin.

superlative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Newton Edwards began life under the brightest aspects.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Beginning at first in wild and extravagant conduct, which consumed the liberal salary which he received, and then led to the incurring of debts which became pressing and impossible of payment by legitimate means; then followed a thirst for gambling, in which large returns were promised for small investments, and failing in this, came the temptation to crime and his consequent ruin.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Beginning at first in wild and extravagant conduct, which consumed the liberal salary which he received, and then led to the incurring of debts which became pressing and impossible of payment by legitimate means; then followed a thirst for gambling, in which large returns were promised for small investments, and failing in this, came the temptation to crime and his consequent ruin.

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

From this reading The confession of Newton Edwards revealed a history of undiscovered crime that had been carried on for years.

definite but not specified or identified

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without doubt or question

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direct the course of; manage or control

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an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading The Confession of Newton Edwards--The foul Plot fully Explained--Eugene Pearson's Guilt clearly Proven--A Story of Temptation and Crime.

occurring with or following as a consequence

From this reading Beginning at first in wild and extravagant conduct, which consumed the liberal salary which he received, and then led to the incurring of debts which became pressing and impossible of payment by legitimate means; then followed a thirst for gambling, in which large returns were promised for small investments, and failing in this, came the temptation to crime and his consequent ruin.

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

From this reading Beginning at first in wild and extravagant conduct, which consumed the liberal salary which he received, and then led to the incurring of debts which became pressing and impossible of payment by legitimate means; then followed a thirst for gambling, in which large returns were promised for small investments, and failing in this, came the temptation to crime and his consequent ruin.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

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plural of “debt” — the state of owing something (especially money)

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bring shame or dishonor upon

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extending or moving from a higher to a lower place

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American theologian whose sermons and writings stimulated a period of renewed interest in religion in America (1703-1758)

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Austrian general in the service of the Holy Roman Empire during the War of the Spanish Succession (1663-1736)

From this reading The Confession of Newton Edwards--The foul Plot fully Explained--Eugene Pearson's Guilt clearly Proven--A Story of Temptation and Crime.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading The Confession of Newton Edwards--The foul Plot fully Explained--Eugene Pearson's Guilt clearly Proven--A Story of Temptation and Crime.

unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings

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a flaw or weak point

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preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Beginning at first in wild and extravagant conduct, which consumed the liberal salary which he received, and then led to the incurring of debts which became pressing and impossible of payment by legitimate means; then followed a thirst for gambling, in which large returns were promised for small investments, and failing in this, came the temptation to crime and his consequent ruin.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Beginning at first in wild and extravagant conduct, which consumed the liberal salary which he received, and then led to the incurring of debts which became pressing and impossible of payment by legitimate means; then followed a thirst for gambling, in which large returns were promised for small investments, and failing in this, came the temptation to crime and his consequent ruin.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading How certain it is, that once the downward step is taken, the rest follows swiftly and inevitably, and ruin and disgrace tread swiftly and surely upon the heels of folly and crime.

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The confession of Newton Edwards revealed a history of undiscovered crime that had been carried on for years.

highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

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to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading The Confession of Newton Edwards--The foul Plot fully Explained--Eugene Pearson's Guilt clearly Proven--A Story of Temptation and Crime.

the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)

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the state of having committed an offense

From this reading The Confession of Newton Edwards--The foul Plot fully Explained--Eugene Pearson's Guilt clearly Proven--A Story of Temptation and Crime.

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

From this reading The confession of Newton Edwards revealed a history of undiscovered crime that had been carried on for years.

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

From this reading Beginning at first in wild and extravagant conduct, which consumed the liberal salary which he received, and then led to the incurring of debts which became pressing and impossible of payment by legitimate means; then followed a thirst for gambling, in which large returns were promised for small investments, and failing in this, came the temptation to crime and his consequent ruin.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

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

From this reading Beginning at first in wild and extravagant conduct, which consumed the liberal salary which he received, and then led to the incurring of debts which became pressing and impossible of payment by legitimate means; then followed a thirst for gambling, in which large returns were promised for small investments, and failing in this, came the temptation to crime and his consequent ruin.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading The confession of Newton Edwards revealed a history of undiscovered crime that had been carried on for years.

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From this reading How certain it is, that once the downward step is taken, the rest follows swiftly and inevitably, and ruin and disgrace tread swiftly and surely upon the heels of folly and crime.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

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

From this reading Beginning at first in wild and extravagant conduct, which consumed the liberal salary which he received, and then led to the incurring of debts which became pressing and impossible of payment by legitimate means; then followed a thirst for gambling, in which large returns were promised for small investments, and failing in this, came the temptation to crime and his consequent ruin.

acquiring or coming into something (usually undesirable)

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in such a manner as could not be otherwise

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plural of “investment” — the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit

From this reading Beginning at first in wild and extravagant conduct, which consumed the liberal salary which he received, and then led to the incurring of debts which became pressing and impossible of payment by legitimate means; then followed a thirst for gambling, in which large returns were promised for small investments, and failing in this, came the temptation to crime and his consequent ruin.

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

From this reading How certain it is, that once the downward step is taken, the rest follows swiftly and inevitably, and ruin and disgrace tread swiftly and surely upon the heels of folly and crime.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading How certain it is, that once the downward step is taken, the rest follows swiftly and inevitably, and ruin and disgrace tread swiftly and surely upon the heels of folly and crime.

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

From this reading Beginning at first in wild and extravagant conduct, which consumed the liberal salary which he received, and then led to the incurring of debts which became pressing and impossible of payment by legitimate means; then followed a thirst for gambling, in which large returns were promised for small investments, and failing in this, came the temptation to crime and his consequent ruin.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

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of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful

From this reading Beginning at first in wild and extravagant conduct, which consumed the liberal salary which he received, and then led to the incurring of debts which became pressing and impossible of payment by legitimate means; then followed a thirst for gambling, in which large returns were promised for small investments, and failing in this, came the temptation to crime and his consequent ruin.

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

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a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Newton Edwards began life under the brightest aspects.

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

From this reading Beginning at first in wild and extravagant conduct, which consumed the liberal salary which he received, and then led to the incurring of debts which became pressing and impossible of payment by legitimate means; then followed a thirst for gambling, in which large returns were promised for small investments, and failing in this, came the temptation to crime and his consequent ruin.

English mathematician and physicist; remembered for developing the calculus and for his law of gravitation and his three laws of motion (1642-1727)

From this reading The Confession of Newton Edwards--The foul Plot fully Explained--Eugene Pearson's Guilt clearly Proven--A Story of Temptation and Crime.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Confession of Newton Edwards--The foul Plot fully Explained--Eugene Pearson's Guilt clearly Proven--A Story of Temptation and Crime.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The confession of Newton Edwards revealed a history of undiscovered crime that had been carried on for years.

on one occasion

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a sum of money paid or a claim discharged

From this reading Beginning at first in wild and extravagant conduct, which consumed the liberal salary which he received, and then led to the incurring of debts which became pressing and impossible of payment by legitimate means; then followed a thirst for gambling, in which large returns were promised for small investments, and failing in this, came the temptation to crime and his consequent ruin.

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a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

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the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

From this reading Beginning at first in wild and extravagant conduct, which consumed the liberal salary which he received, and then led to the incurring of debts which became pressing and impossible of payment by legitimate means; then followed a thirst for gambling, in which large returns were promised for small investments, and failing in this, came the temptation to crime and his consequent ruin.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

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established beyond doubt

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conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Beginning at first in wild and extravagant conduct, which consumed the liberal salary which he received, and then led to the incurring of debts which became pressing and impossible of payment by legitimate means; then followed a thirst for gambling, in which large returns were promised for small investments, and failing in this, came the temptation to crime and his consequent ruin.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading How certain it is, that once the downward step is taken, the rest follows swiftly and inevitably, and ruin and disgrace tread swiftly and surely upon the heels of folly and crime.

plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability

From this reading Beginning at first in wild and extravagant conduct, which consumed the liberal salary which he received, and then led to the incurring of debts which became pressing and impossible of payment by legitimate means; then followed a thirst for gambling, in which large returns were promised for small investments, and failing in this, came the temptation to crime and his consequent ruin.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading The confession of Newton Edwards revealed a history of undiscovered crime that had been carried on for years.

an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading Beginning at first in wild and extravagant conduct, which consumed the liberal salary which he received, and then led to the incurring of debts which became pressing and impossible of payment by legitimate means; then followed a thirst for gambling, in which large returns were promised for small investments, and failing in this, came the temptation to crime and his consequent ruin.

something that remunerates

From this reading Beginning at first in wild and extravagant conduct, which consumed the liberal salary which he received, and then led to the incurring of debts which became pressing and impossible of payment by legitimate means; then followed a thirst for gambling, in which large returns were promised for small investments, and failing in this, came the temptation to crime and his consequent ruin.

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

From this reading Beginning at first in wild and extravagant conduct, which consumed the liberal salary which he received, and then led to the incurring of debts which became pressing and impossible of payment by legitimate means; then followed a thirst for gambling, in which large returns were promised for small investments, and failing in this, came the temptation to crime and his consequent ruin.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

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a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

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definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading How certain it is, that once the downward step is taken, the rest follows swiftly and inevitably, and ruin and disgrace tread swiftly and surely upon the heels of folly and crime.

in a swift manner

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understood in a certain way; made sense of

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something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading The Confession of Newton Edwards--The foul Plot fully Explained--Eugene Pearson's Guilt clearly Proven--A Story of Temptation and Crime.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The confession of Newton Edwards revealed a history of undiscovered crime that had been carried on for years.

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

From this reading The Confession of Newton Edwards--The foul Plot fully Explained--Eugene Pearson's Guilt clearly Proven--A Story of Temptation and Crime.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Beginning at first in wild and extravagant conduct, which consumed the liberal salary which he received, and then led to the incurring of debts which became pressing and impossible of payment by legitimate means; then followed a thirst for gambling, in which large returns were promised for small investments, and failing in this, came the temptation to crime and his consequent ruin.

a physiological need to drink

From this reading Beginning at first in wild and extravagant conduct, which consumed the liberal salary which he received, and then led to the incurring of debts which became pressing and impossible of payment by legitimate means; then followed a thirst for gambling, in which large returns were promised for small investments, and failing in this, came the temptation to crime and his consequent ruin.

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

From this reading Beginning at first in wild and extravagant conduct, which consumed the liberal salary which he received, and then led to the incurring of debts which became pressing and impossible of payment by legitimate means; then followed a thirst for gambling, in which large returns were promised for small investments, and failing in this, came the temptation to crime and his consequent ruin.

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

From this reading Beginning at first in wild and extravagant conduct, which consumed the liberal salary which he received, and then led to the incurring of debts which became pressing and impossible of payment by legitimate means; then followed a thirst for gambling, in which large returns were promised for small investments, and failing in this, came the temptation to crime and his consequent ruin.

put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading How certain it is, that once the downward step is taken, the rest follows swiftly and inevitably, and ruin and disgrace tread swiftly and surely upon the heels of folly and crime.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Newton Edwards began life under the brightest aspects.

not discovered

From this reading The confession of Newton Edwards revealed a history of undiscovered crime that had been carried on for years.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading How certain it is, that once the downward step is taken, the rest follows swiftly and inevitably, and ruin and disgrace tread swiftly and surely upon the heels of folly and crime.

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

From this reading Beginning at first in wild and extravagant conduct, which consumed the liberal salary which he received, and then led to the incurring of debts which became pressing and impossible of payment by legitimate means; then followed a thirst for gambling, in which large returns were promised for small investments, and failing in this, came the temptation to crime and his consequent ruin.

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

From this reading Beginning at first in wild and extravagant conduct, which consumed the liberal salary which he received, and then led to the incurring of debts which became pressing and impossible of payment by legitimate means; then followed a thirst for gambling, in which large returns were promised for small investments, and failing in this, came the temptation to crime and his consequent ruin.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Beginning at first in wild and extravagant conduct, which consumed the liberal salary which he received, and then led to the incurring of debts which became pressing and impossible of payment by legitimate means; then followed a thirst for gambling, in which large returns were promised for small investments, and failing in this, came the temptation to crime and his consequent ruin.

a late time of life

From this reading The confession of Newton Edwards revealed a history of undiscovered crime that had been carried on for years.