Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading The consequences of the calamity which was hanging over Bryan M'Mahon's head, had become now pretty well understood, and occasioned a very general and profound sympathy for the ruin in which it was likely to involve him.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading --Bryan M'Mahon is Cautioned against Political Temptation--He Seeks Major Vanston's Interest with the Board of Excise.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Indeed, almost every one appeared to feel it more than he himself did, and many, who on meeting him, were at first disposed to offer him consolation, changed their purpose on witnessing his cheerful and manly bearing under it.

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

From this reading The consequences of the calamity which was hanging over Bryan M'Mahon's head, had become now pretty well understood, and occasioned a very general and profound sympathy for the ruin in which it was likely to involve him.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Throughout the whole country there was but one family, with another exception, that felt gratified at the blow which had fallen on him.

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

From this reading Indeed, almost every one appeared to feel it more than he himself did, and many, who on meeting him, were at first disposed to offer him consolation, changed their purpose on witnessing his cheerful and manly bearing under it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Indeed, almost every one appeared to feel it more than he himself did, and many, who on meeting him, were at first disposed to offer him consolation, changed their purpose on witnessing his cheerful and manly bearing under it.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Indeed, almost every one appeared to feel it more than he himself did, and many, who on meeting him, were at first disposed to offer him consolation, changed their purpose on witnessing his cheerful and manly bearing under it.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The consequences of the calamity which was hanging over Bryan M'Mahon's head, had become now pretty well understood, and occasioned a very general and profound sympathy for the ruin in which it was likely to involve him.

exhale hard

From this reading Throughout the whole country there was but one family, with another exception, that felt gratified at the blow which had fallen on him.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading --Bryan M'Mahon is Cautioned against Political Temptation--He Seeks Major Vanston's Interest with the Board of Excise.

United States lawyer and politician who advocated free silver and prosecuted John Scopes (1925) for teaching evolution in a Tennessee high school (1860-1925)

From this reading --Bryan M'Mahon is Cautioned against Political Temptation--He Seeks Major Vanston's Interest with the Board of Excise.

British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)

From this reading The exception we speak of was no other than Mr, Hycy Burke, and the family was that of the Hogans.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Throughout the whole country there was but one family, with another exception, that felt gratified at the blow which had fallen on him.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading The consequences of the calamity which was hanging over Bryan M'Mahon's head, had become now pretty well understood, and occasioned a very general and profound sympathy for the ruin in which it was likely to involve him.

past form of “caution” — warn strongly; put on guard

From this reading --Bryan M'Mahon is Cautioned against Political Temptation--He Seeks Major Vanston's Interest with the Board of Excise.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading Indeed, almost every one appeared to feel it more than he himself did, and many, who on meeting him, were at first disposed to offer him consolation, changed their purpose on witnessing his cheerful and manly bearing under it.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading Indeed, almost every one appeared to feel it more than he himself did, and many, who on meeting him, were at first disposed to offer him consolation, changed their purpose on witnessing his cheerful and manly bearing under it.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The consequences of the calamity which was hanging over Bryan M'Mahon's head, had become now pretty well understood, and occasioned a very general and profound sympathy for the ruin in which it was likely to involve him.

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading Indeed, almost every one appeared to feel it more than he himself did, and many, who on meeting him, were at first disposed to offer him consolation, changed their purpose on witnessing his cheerful and manly bearing under it.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Throughout the whole country there was but one family, with another exception, that felt gratified at the blow which had fallen on him.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Indeed, almost every one appeared to feel it more than he himself did, and many, who on meeting him, were at first disposed to offer him consolation, changed their purpose on witnessing his cheerful and manly bearing under it.

having made preparations

From this reading Indeed, almost every one appeared to feel it more than he himself did, and many, who on meeting him, were at first disposed to offer him consolation, changed their purpose on witnessing his cheerful and manly bearing under it.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Indeed, almost every one appeared to feel it more than he himself did, and many, who on meeting him, were at first disposed to offer him consolation, changed their purpose on witnessing his cheerful and manly bearing under it.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading Throughout the whole country there was but one family, with another exception, that felt gratified at the blow which had fallen on him.

remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line

From this reading --Bryan M'Mahon is Cautioned against Political Temptation--He Seeks Major Vanston's Interest with the Board of Excise.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading Throughout the whole country there was but one family, with another exception, that felt gratified at the blow which had fallen on him.

a social unit living together

From this reading Throughout the whole country there was but one family, with another exception, that felt gratified at the blow which had fallen on him.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Indeed, almost every one appeared to feel it more than he himself did, and many, who on meeting him, were at first disposed to offer him consolation, changed their purpose on witnessing his cheerful and manly bearing under it.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Throughout the whole country there was but one family, with another exception, that felt gratified at the blow which had fallen on him.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Indeed, almost every one appeared to feel it more than he himself did, and many, who on meeting him, were at first disposed to offer him consolation, changed their purpose on witnessing his cheerful and manly bearing under it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The consequences of the calamity which was hanging over Bryan M'Mahon's head, had become now pretty well understood, and occasioned a very general and profound sympathy for the ruin in which it was likely to involve him.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The consequences of the calamity which was hanging over Bryan M'Mahon's head, had become now pretty well understood, and occasioned a very general and profound sympathy for the ruin in which it was likely to involve him.

having received what was desired

From this reading Throughout the whole country there was but one family, with another exception, that felt gratified at the blow which had fallen on him.

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

From this reading The consequences of the calamity which was hanging over Bryan M'Mahon's head, had become now pretty well understood, and occasioned a very general and profound sympathy for the ruin in which it was likely to involve him.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading The consequences of the calamity which was hanging over Bryan M'Mahon's head, had become now pretty well understood, and occasioned a very general and profound sympathy for the ruin in which it was likely to involve him.

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

From this reading --Bryan M'Mahon is Cautioned against Political Temptation--He Seeks Major Vanston's Interest with the Board of Excise.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The consequences of the calamity which was hanging over Bryan M'Mahon's head, had become now pretty well understood, and occasioned a very general and profound sympathy for the ruin in which it was likely to involve him.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The consequences of the calamity which was hanging over Bryan M'Mahon's head, had become now pretty well understood, and occasioned a very general and profound sympathy for the ruin in which it was likely to involve him.

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

From this reading Indeed, almost every one appeared to feel it more than he himself did, and many, who on meeting him, were at first disposed to offer him consolation, changed their purpose on witnessing his cheerful and manly bearing under it.

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

From this reading Indeed, almost every one appeared to feel it more than he himself did, and many, who on meeting him, were at first disposed to offer him consolation, changed their purpose on witnessing his cheerful and manly bearing under it.

plural of “hogan” — United States golfer who won many major golf tournaments (1912-1997)

From this reading The exception we speak of was no other than Mr, Hycy Burke, and the family was that of the Hogans.

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From this reading The exception we speak of was no other than Mr, Hycy Burke, and the family was that of the Hogans.

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

From this reading The consequences of the calamity which was hanging over Bryan M'Mahon's head, had become now pretty well understood, and occasioned a very general and profound sympathy for the ruin in which it was likely to involve him.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, almost every one appeared to feel it more than he himself did, and many, who on meeting him, were at first disposed to offer him consolation, changed their purpose on witnessing his cheerful and manly bearing under it.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading --Bryan M'Mahon is Cautioned against Political Temptation--He Seeks Major Vanston's Interest with the Board of Excise.

connect closely and often incriminatingly

From this reading The consequences of the calamity which was hanging over Bryan M'Mahon's head, had become now pretty well understood, and occasioned a very general and profound sympathy for the ruin in which it was likely to involve him.

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

From this reading --Bryan M'Mahon is Cautioned against Political Temptation--He Seeks Major Vanston's Interest with the Board of Excise.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The consequences of the calamity which was hanging over Bryan M'Mahon's head, had become now pretty well understood, and occasioned a very general and profound sympathy for the ruin in which it was likely to involve him.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading The consequences of the calamity which was hanging over Bryan M'Mahon's head, had become now pretty well understood, and occasioned a very general and profound sympathy for the ruin in which it was likely to involve him.

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From this reading --Bryan M'Mahon is Cautioned against Political Temptation--He Seeks Major Vanston's Interest with the Board of Excise.

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From this reading The consequences of the calamity which was hanging over Bryan M'Mahon's head, had become now pretty well understood, and occasioned a very general and profound sympathy for the ruin in which it was likely to involve him.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading --Bryan M'Mahon is Cautioned against Political Temptation--He Seeks Major Vanston's Interest with the Board of Excise.

possessing qualities befitting a man

From this reading Indeed, almost every one appeared to feel it more than he himself did, and many, who on meeting him, were at first disposed to offer him consolation, changed their purpose on witnessing his cheerful and manly bearing under it.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Indeed, almost every one appeared to feel it more than he himself did, and many, who on meeting him, were at first disposed to offer him consolation, changed their purpose on witnessing his cheerful and manly bearing under it.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Indeed, almost every one appeared to feel it more than he himself did, and many, who on meeting him, were at first disposed to offer him consolation, changed their purpose on witnessing his cheerful and manly bearing under it.

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

From this reading Indeed, almost every one appeared to feel it more than he himself did, and many, who on meeting him, were at first disposed to offer him consolation, changed their purpose on witnessing his cheerful and manly bearing under it.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The exception we speak of was no other than Mr, Hycy Burke, and the family was that of the Hogans.

not any; not one

From this reading The exception we speak of was no other than Mr, Hycy Burke, and the family was that of the Hogans.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The consequences of the calamity which was hanging over Bryan M'Mahon's head, had become now pretty well understood, and occasioned a very general and profound sympathy for the ruin in which it was likely to involve him.

past form of “occasion” — give occasion to

From this reading The consequences of the calamity which was hanging over Bryan M'Mahon's head, had become now pretty well understood, and occasioned a very general and profound sympathy for the ruin in which it was likely to involve him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading --Bryan M'Mahon is Cautioned against Political Temptation--He Seeks Major Vanston's Interest with the Board of Excise.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Indeed, almost every one appeared to feel it more than he himself did, and many, who on meeting him, were at first disposed to offer him consolation, changed their purpose on witnessing his cheerful and manly bearing under it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Indeed, almost every one appeared to feel it more than he himself did, and many, who on meeting him, were at first disposed to offer him consolation, changed their purpose on witnessing his cheerful and manly bearing under it.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Indeed, almost every one appeared to feel it more than he himself did, and many, who on meeting him, were at first disposed to offer him consolation, changed their purpose on witnessing his cheerful and manly bearing under it.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The exception we speak of was no other than Mr, Hycy Burke, and the family was that of the Hogans.

above and across; more than

From this reading The consequences of the calamity which was hanging over Bryan M'Mahon's head, had become now pretty well understood, and occasioned a very general and profound sympathy for the ruin in which it was likely to involve him.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading --Bryan M'Mahon is Cautioned against Political Temptation--He Seeks Major Vanston's Interest with the Board of Excise.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading The consequences of the calamity which was hanging over Bryan M'Mahon's head, had become now pretty well understood, and occasioned a very general and profound sympathy for the ruin in which it was likely to involve him.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading The consequences of the calamity which was hanging over Bryan M'Mahon's head, had become now pretty well understood, and occasioned a very general and profound sympathy for the ruin in which it was likely to involve him.

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

From this reading Indeed, almost every one appeared to feel it more than he himself did, and many, who on meeting him, were at first disposed to offer him consolation, changed their purpose on witnessing his cheerful and manly bearing under it.

an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading The consequences of the calamity which was hanging over Bryan M'Mahon's head, had become now pretty well understood, and occasioned a very general and profound sympathy for the ruin in which it was likely to involve him.

plural of “seek” — the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk

From this reading --Bryan M'Mahon is Cautioned against Political Temptation--He Seeks Major Vanston's Interest with the Board of Excise.

express in speech

From this reading The exception we speak of was no other than Mr, Hycy Burke, and the family was that of the Hogans.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading The consequences of the calamity which was hanging over Bryan M'Mahon's head, had become now pretty well understood, and occasioned a very general and profound sympathy for the ruin in which it was likely to involve him.

something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading --Bryan M'Mahon is Cautioned against Political Temptation--He Seeks Major Vanston's Interest with the Board of Excise.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Indeed, almost every one appeared to feel it more than he himself did, and many, who on meeting him, were at first disposed to offer him consolation, changed their purpose on witnessing his cheerful and manly bearing under it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Throughout the whole country there was but one family, with another exception, that felt gratified at the blow which had fallen on him.

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

From this reading --Bryan M'Mahon is Cautioned against Political Temptation--He Seeks Major Vanston's Interest with the Board of Excise.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Indeed, almost every one appeared to feel it more than he himself did, and many, who on meeting him, were at first disposed to offer him consolation, changed their purpose on witnessing his cheerful and manly bearing under it.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Throughout the whole country there was but one family, with another exception, that felt gratified at the blow which had fallen on him.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading Throughout the whole country there was but one family, with another exception, that felt gratified at the blow which had fallen on him.

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

From this reading The consequences of the calamity which was hanging over Bryan M'Mahon's head, had become now pretty well understood, and occasioned a very general and profound sympathy for the ruin in which it was likely to involve him.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Indeed, almost every one appeared to feel it more than he himself did, and many, who on meeting him, were at first disposed to offer him consolation, changed their purpose on witnessing his cheerful and manly bearing under it.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading The consequences of the calamity which was hanging over Bryan M'Mahon's head, had become now pretty well understood, and occasioned a very general and profound sympathy for the ruin in which it was likely to involve him.

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From this reading --Bryan M'Mahon is Cautioned against Political Temptation--He Seeks Major Vanston's Interest with the Board of Excise.

precisely as stated

From this reading The consequences of the calamity which was hanging over Bryan M'Mahon's head, had become now pretty well understood, and occasioned a very general and profound sympathy for the ruin in which it was likely to involve him.

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

From this reading The consequences of the calamity which was hanging over Bryan M'Mahon's head, had become now pretty well understood, and occasioned a very general and profound sympathy for the ruin in which it was likely to involve him.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The exception we speak of was no other than Mr, Hycy Burke, and the family was that of the Hogans.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The consequences of the calamity which was hanging over Bryan M'Mahon's head, had become now pretty well understood, and occasioned a very general and profound sympathy for the ruin in which it was likely to involve him.

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

From this reading Indeed, almost every one appeared to feel it more than he himself did, and many, who on meeting him, were at first disposed to offer him consolation, changed their purpose on witnessing his cheerful and manly bearing under it.

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

From this reading The consequences of the calamity which was hanging over Bryan M'Mahon's head, had become now pretty well understood, and occasioned a very general and profound sympathy for the ruin in which it was likely to involve him.

which person or people

From this reading Indeed, almost every one appeared to feel it more than he himself did, and many, who on meeting him, were at first disposed to offer him consolation, changed their purpose on witnessing his cheerful and manly bearing under it.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Throughout the whole country there was but one family, with another exception, that felt gratified at the blow which had fallen on him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading --Bryan M'Mahon is Cautioned against Political Temptation--He Seeks Major Vanston's Interest with the Board of Excise.

-ing form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading Indeed, almost every one appeared to feel it more than he himself did, and many, who on meeting him, were at first disposed to offer him consolation, changed their purpose on witnessing his cheerful and manly bearing under it.