used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Whatever difficulty Bryan M'Mahon had among his family in defending the course he had taken at the election, he found that not a soul belonging to his own party would listen to any defense from him.
anew
From this reading He expressed neither regret nor repentance for having voted as he did; but on the contrary asserted with a good deal of warmth, that if the same course lay open to him he would again pursue it.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Whatever difficulty Bryan M'Mahon had among his family in defending the course he had taken at the election, he found that not a soul belonging to his own party would listen to any defense from him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading --Receives his Sentence from Kathleen, and Resolves to Emigrate.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Whatever difficulty Bryan M'Mahon had among his family in defending the course he had taken at the election, he found that not a soul belonging to his own party would listen to any defense from him.
any thing at all
From this reading “I will never vote for a scoundrel,” said he, “and I don't think that there is anything in my religion that makes it a duty on me to do so.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The indignation, obloquy, and spirit of revenge with which he was pursued and harassed, excited in his heart, as they would in that of any generous man conscious of his own integrity, a principle of contempt and defiance, which, however they required independence in him, only made matters far worse than they otherwise would have been.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading He expressed neither regret nor repentance for having voted as he did; but on the contrary asserted with a good deal of warmth, that if the same course lay open to him he would again pursue it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Whatever difficulty Bryan M'Mahon had among his family in defending the course he had taken at the election, he found that not a soul belonging to his own party would listen to any defense from him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The indignation, obloquy, and spirit of revenge with which he was pursued and harassed, excited in his heart, as they would in that of any generous man conscious of his own integrity, a principle of contempt and defiance, which, however they required independence in him, only made matters far worse than they otherwise would have been.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading Whatever difficulty Bryan M'Mahon had among his family in defending the course he had taken at the election, he found that not a soul belonging to his own party would listen to any defense from him.
BryannounUS /ˈbraɪən/
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 Whatever difficulty Bryan M'Mahon had among his family in defending the course he had taken at the election, he found that not a soul belonging to his own party would listen to any defense from him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He expressed neither regret nor repentance for having voted as he did; but on the contrary asserted with a good deal of warmth, that if the same course lay open to him he would again pursue it.
intentionally conceived
From this reading The indignation, obloquy, and spirit of revenge with which he was pursued and harassed, excited in his heart, as they would in that of any generous man conscious of his own integrity, a principle of contempt and defiance, which, however they required independence in him, only made matters far worse than they otherwise would have been.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading The indignation, obloquy, and spirit of revenge with which he was pursued and harassed, excited in his heart, as they would in that of any generous man conscious of his own integrity, a principle of contempt and defiance, which, however they required independence in him, only made matters far worse than they otherwise would have been.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading He expressed neither regret nor repentance for having voted as he did; but on the contrary asserted with a good deal of warmth, that if the same course lay open to him he would again pursue it.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Whatever difficulty Bryan M'Mahon had among his family in defending the course he had taken at the election, he found that not a soul belonging to his own party would listen to any defense from him.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading He expressed neither regret nor repentance for having voted as he did; but on the contrary asserted with a good deal of warmth, that if the same course lay open to him he would again pursue it.
defendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈfendɪŋ/
attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring
From this reading Whatever difficulty Bryan M'Mahon had among his family in defending the course he had taken at the election, he found that not a soul belonging to his own party would listen to any defense from him.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading Whatever difficulty Bryan M'Mahon had among his family in defending the course he had taken at the election, he found that not a soul belonging to his own party would listen to any defense from him.
defiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading The indignation, obloquy, and spirit of revenge with which he was pursued and harassed, excited in his heart, as they would in that of any generous man conscious of his own integrity, a principle of contempt and defiance, which, however they required independence in him, only made matters far worse than they otherwise would have been.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He expressed neither regret nor repentance for having voted as he did; but on the contrary asserted with a good deal of warmth, that if the same course lay open to him he would again pursue it.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Whatever difficulty Bryan M'Mahon had among his family in defending the course he had taken at the election, he found that not a soul belonging to his own party would listen to any defense from him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I will never vote for a scoundrel,” said he, “and I don't think that there is anything in my religion that makes it a duty on me to do so.
don't
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From this reading “I will never vote for a scoundrel,” said he, “and I don't think that there is anything in my religion that makes it a duty on me to do so.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading “I will never vote for a scoundrel,” said he, “and I don't think that there is anything in my religion that makes it a duty on me to do so.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading Whatever difficulty Bryan M'Mahon had among his family in defending the course he had taken at the election, he found that not a soul belonging to his own party would listen to any defense from him.
EmigrateverbUS /ˈeməɡreɪt/
leave one's country of residence for a new one
From this reading --Receives his Sentence from Kathleen, and Resolves to Emigrate.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading The indignation, obloquy, and spirit of revenge with which he was pursued and harassed, excited in his heart, as they would in that of any generous man conscious of his own integrity, a principle of contempt and defiance, which, however they required independence in him, only made matters far worse than they otherwise would have been.
communicated in words
From this reading He expressed neither regret nor repentance for having voted as he did; but on the contrary asserted with a good deal of warmth, that if the same course lay open to him he would again pursue it.
a social unit living together
From this reading Whatever difficulty Bryan M'Mahon had among his family in defending the course he had taken at the election, he found that not a soul belonging to his own party would listen to any defense from him.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The indignation, obloquy, and spirit of revenge with which he was pursued and harassed, excited in his heart, as they would in that of any generous man conscious of his own integrity, a principle of contempt and defiance, which, however they required independence in him, only made matters far worse than they otherwise would have been.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He expressed neither regret nor repentance for having voted as he did; but on the contrary asserted with a good deal of warmth, that if the same course lay open to him he would again pursue it.
set up or found
From this reading Whatever difficulty Bryan M'Mahon had among his family in defending the course he had taken at the election, he found that not a soul belonging to his own party would listen to any defense from him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading --Receives his Sentence from Kathleen, and Resolves to Emigrate.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading The indignation, obloquy, and spirit of revenge with which he was pursued and harassed, excited in his heart, as they would in that of any generous man conscious of his own integrity, a principle of contempt and defiance, which, however they required independence in him, only made matters far worse than they otherwise would have been.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He expressed neither regret nor repentance for having voted as he did; but on the contrary asserted with a good deal of warmth, that if the same course lay open to him he would again pursue it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Whatever difficulty Bryan M'Mahon had among his family in defending the course he had taken at the election, he found that not a soul belonging to his own party would listen to any defense from him.
harassedadjectiveUS /hərˈæst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading The indignation, obloquy, and spirit of revenge with which he was pursued and harassed, excited in his heart, as they would in that of any generous man conscious of his own integrity, a principle of contempt and defiance, which, however they required independence in him, only made matters far worse than they otherwise would have been.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The indignation, obloquy, and spirit of revenge with which he was pursued and harassed, excited in his heart, as they would in that of any generous man conscious of his own integrity, a principle of contempt and defiance, which, however they required independence in him, only made matters far worse than they otherwise would have been.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He expressed neither regret nor repentance for having voted as he did; but on the contrary asserted with a good deal of warmth, that if the same course lay open to him he would again pursue it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whatever difficulty Bryan M'Mahon had among his family in defending the course he had taken at the election, he found that not a soul belonging to his own party would listen to any defense from him.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The indignation, obloquy, and spirit of revenge with which he was pursued and harassed, excited in his heart, as they would in that of any generous man conscious of his own integrity, a principle of contempt and defiance, which, however they required independence in him, only made matters far worse than they otherwise would have been.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Whatever difficulty Bryan M'Mahon had among his family in defending the course he had taken at the election, he found that not a soul belonging to his own party would listen to any defense from him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading --Receives his Sentence from Kathleen, and Resolves to Emigrate.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The indignation, obloquy, and spirit of revenge with which he was pursued and harassed, excited in his heart, as they would in that of any generous man conscious of his own integrity, a principle of contempt and defiance, which, however they required independence in him, only made matters far worse than they otherwise would have been.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I will never vote for a scoundrel,” said he, “and I don't think that there is anything in my religion that makes it a duty on me to do so.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He expressed neither regret nor repentance for having voted as he did; but on the contrary asserted with a good deal of warmth, that if the same course lay open to him he would again pursue it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Whatever difficulty Bryan M'Mahon had among his family in defending the course he had taken at the election, he found that not a soul belonging to his own party would listen to any defense from him.
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading The indignation, obloquy, and spirit of revenge with which he was pursued and harassed, excited in his heart, as they would in that of any generous man conscious of his own integrity, a principle of contempt and defiance, which, however they required independence in him, only made matters far worse than they otherwise would have been.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading The indignation, obloquy, and spirit of revenge with which he was pursued and harassed, excited in his heart, as they would in that of any generous man conscious of his own integrity, a principle of contempt and defiance, which, however they required independence in him, only made matters far worse than they otherwise would have been.
integritynounUS /ˌɪnˈteɡrəti/
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
From this reading The indignation, obloquy, and spirit of revenge with which he was pursued and harassed, excited in his heart, as they would in that of any generous man conscious of his own integrity, a principle of contempt and defiance, which, however they required independence in him, only made matters far worse than they otherwise would have been.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I will never vote for a scoundrel,” said he, “and I don't think that there is anything in my religion that makes it a duty on me to do so.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He expressed neither regret nor repentance for having voted as he did; but on the contrary asserted with a good deal of warmth, that if the same course lay open to him he would again pursue it.
Kathleen
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From this reading --Receives his Sentence from Kathleen, and Resolves to Emigrate.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He expressed neither regret nor repentance for having voted as he did; but on the contrary asserted with a good deal of warmth, that if the same course lay open to him he would again pursue it.
hear with intention
From this reading Whatever difficulty Bryan M'Mahon had among his family in defending the course he had taken at the election, he found that not a soul belonging to his own party would listen to any defense from him.
M'Mahon
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From this reading Whatever difficulty Bryan M'Mahon had among his family in defending the course he had taken at the election, he found that not a soul belonging to his own party would listen to any defense from him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The indignation, obloquy, and spirit of revenge with which he was pursued and harassed, excited in his heart, as they would in that of any generous man conscious of his own integrity, a principle of contempt and defiance, which, however they required independence in him, only made matters far worse than they otherwise would have been.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading “I will never vote for a scoundrel,” said he, “and I don't think that there is anything in my religion that makes it a duty on me to do so.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The indignation, obloquy, and spirit of revenge with which he was pursued and harassed, excited in his heart, as they would in that of any generous man conscious of his own integrity, a principle of contempt and defiance, which, however they required independence in him, only made matters far worse than they otherwise would have been.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The indignation, obloquy, and spirit of revenge with which he was pursued and harassed, excited in his heart, as they would in that of any generous man conscious of his own integrity, a principle of contempt and defiance, which, however they required independence in him, only made matters far worse than they otherwise would have been.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I will never vote for a scoundrel,” said he, “and I don't think that there is anything in my religion that makes it a duty on me to do so.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I will never vote for a scoundrel,” said he, “and I don't think that there is anything in my religion that makes it a duty on me to do so.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading He expressed neither regret nor repentance for having voted as he did; but on the contrary asserted with a good deal of warmth, that if the same course lay open to him he would again pursue it.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “I will never vote for a scoundrel,” said he, “and I don't think that there is anything in my religion that makes it a duty on me to do so.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He expressed neither regret nor repentance for having voted as he did; but on the contrary asserted with a good deal of warmth, that if the same course lay open to him he would again pursue it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whatever difficulty Bryan M'Mahon had among his family in defending the course he had taken at the election, he found that not a soul belonging to his own party would listen to any defense from him.
obloquynounUS /ˈɔːbləkwiː/
state of disgrace resulting from public abuse
From this reading The indignation, obloquy, and spirit of revenge with which he was pursued and harassed, excited in his heart, as they would in that of any generous man conscious of his own integrity, a principle of contempt and defiance, which, however they required independence in him, only made matters far worse than they otherwise would have been.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The indignation, obloquy, and spirit of revenge with which he was pursued and harassed, excited in his heart, as they would in that of any generous man conscious of his own integrity, a principle of contempt and defiance, which, however they required independence in him, only made matters far worse than they otherwise would have been.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He expressed neither regret nor repentance for having voted as he did; but on the contrary asserted with a good deal of warmth, that if the same course lay open to him he would again pursue it.
and nothing more
From this reading The indignation, obloquy, and spirit of revenge with which he was pursued and harassed, excited in his heart, as they would in that of any generous man conscious of his own integrity, a principle of contempt and defiance, which, however they required independence in him, only made matters far worse than they otherwise would have been.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He expressed neither regret nor repentance for having voted as he did; but on the contrary asserted with a good deal of warmth, that if the same course lay open to him he would again pursue it.
in other respects or ways
From this reading The indignation, obloquy, and spirit of revenge with which he was pursued and harassed, excited in his heart, as they would in that of any generous man conscious of his own integrity, a principle of contempt and defiance, which, however they required independence in him, only made matters far worse than they otherwise would have been.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Whatever difficulty Bryan M'Mahon had among his family in defending the course he had taken at the election, he found that not a soul belonging to his own party would listen to any defense from him.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Whatever difficulty Bryan M'Mahon had among his family in defending the course he had taken at the election, he found that not a soul belonging to his own party would listen to any defense from him.
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading The indignation, obloquy, and spirit of revenge with which he was pursued and harassed, excited in his heart, as they would in that of any generous man conscious of his own integrity, a principle of contempt and defiance, which, however they required independence in him, only made matters far worse than they otherwise would have been.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading He expressed neither regret nor repentance for having voted as he did; but on the contrary asserted with a good deal of warmth, that if the same course lay open to him he would again pursue it.
a person who is being chased
From this reading The indignation, obloquy, and spirit of revenge with which he was pursued and harassed, excited in his heart, as they would in that of any generous man conscious of his own integrity, a principle of contempt and defiance, which, however they required independence in him, only made matters far worse than they otherwise would have been.
ReceivesverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading --Receives his Sentence from Kathleen, and Resolves to Emigrate.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading He expressed neither regret nor repentance for having voted as he did; but on the contrary asserted with a good deal of warmth, that if the same course lay open to him he would again pursue it.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading “I will never vote for a scoundrel,” said he, “and I don't think that there is anything in my religion that makes it a duty on me to do so.
repentancenounUS /rɪˈpentəns/
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading He expressed neither regret nor repentance for having voted as he did; but on the contrary asserted with a good deal of warmth, that if the same course lay open to him he would again pursue it.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The indignation, obloquy, and spirit of revenge with which he was pursued and harassed, excited in his heart, as they would in that of any generous man conscious of his own integrity, a principle of contempt and defiance, which, however they required independence in him, only made matters far worse than they otherwise would have been.
ResolvesnounUS /riˈzɑːlvz/
plural of “resolve” — the trait of being resolute
From this reading --Receives his Sentence from Kathleen, and Resolves to Emigrate.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading The indignation, obloquy, and spirit of revenge with which he was pursued and harassed, excited in his heart, as they would in that of any generous man conscious of his own integrity, a principle of contempt and defiance, which, however they required independence in him, only made matters far worse than they otherwise would have been.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I will never vote for a scoundrel,” said he, “and I don't think that there is anything in my religion that makes it a duty on me to do so.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He expressed neither regret nor repentance for having voted as he did; but on the contrary asserted with a good deal of warmth, that if the same course lay open to him he would again pursue it.
scoundrelnounUS /ˈskaʊndrəl/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading “I will never vote for a scoundrel,” said he, “and I don't think that there is anything in my religion that makes it a duty on me to do so.
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading --Receives his Sentence from Kathleen, and Resolves to Emigrate.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I will never vote for a scoundrel,” said he, “and I don't think that there is anything in my religion that makes it a duty on me to do so.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Whatever difficulty Bryan M'Mahon had among his family in defending the course he had taken at the election, he found that not a soul belonging to his own party would listen to any defense from him.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The indignation, obloquy, and spirit of revenge with which he was pursued and harassed, excited in his heart, as they would in that of any generous man conscious of his own integrity, a principle of contempt and defiance, which, however they required independence in him, only made matters far worse than they otherwise would have been.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Whatever difficulty Bryan M'Mahon had among his family in defending the course he had taken at the election, he found that not a soul belonging to his own party would listen to any defense from him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The indignation, obloquy, and spirit of revenge with which he was pursued and harassed, excited in his heart, as they would in that of any generous man conscious of his own integrity, a principle of contempt and defiance, which, however they required independence in him, only made matters far worse than they otherwise would have been.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whatever difficulty Bryan M'Mahon had among his family in defending the course he had taken at the election, he found that not a soul belonging to his own party would listen to any defense from him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Whatever difficulty Bryan M'Mahon had among his family in defending the course he had taken at the election, he found that not a soul belonging to his own party would listen to any defense from him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “I will never vote for a scoundrel,” said he, “and I don't think that there is anything in my religion that makes it a duty on me to do so.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The indignation, obloquy, and spirit of revenge with which he was pursued and harassed, excited in his heart, as they would in that of any generous man conscious of his own integrity, a principle of contempt and defiance, which, however they required independence in him, only made matters far worse than they otherwise would have been.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I will never vote for a scoundrel,” said he, “and I don't think that there is anything in my religion that makes it a duty on me to do so.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading --Receives his Sentence from Kathleen, and Resolves to Emigrate.
votenounUS /voʊt/
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading “I will never vote for a scoundrel,” said he, “and I don't think that there is anything in my religion that makes it a duty on me to do so.
votedverbUS /ˈvoʊtɪd/
past form of “vote” — express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote
From this reading He expressed neither regret nor repentance for having voted as he did; but on the contrary asserted with a good deal of warmth, that if the same course lay open to him he would again pursue it.
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading He expressed neither regret nor repentance for having voted as he did; but on the contrary asserted with a good deal of warmth, that if the same course lay open to him he would again pursue it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The indignation, obloquy, and spirit of revenge with which he was pursued and harassed, excited in his heart, as they would in that of any generous man conscious of his own integrity, a principle of contempt and defiance, which, however they required independence in him, only made matters far worse than they otherwise would have been.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever difficulty Bryan M'Mahon had among his family in defending the course he had taken at the election, he found that not a soul belonging to his own party would listen to any defense from him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The indignation, obloquy, and spirit of revenge with which he was pursued and harassed, excited in his heart, as they would in that of any generous man conscious of his own integrity, a principle of contempt and defiance, which, however they required independence in him, only made matters far worse than they otherwise would have been.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I will never vote for a scoundrel,” said he, “and I don't think that there is anything in my religion that makes it a duty on me to do so.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The indignation, obloquy, and spirit of revenge with which he was pursued and harassed, excited in his heart, as they would in that of any generous man conscious of his own integrity, a principle of contempt and defiance, which, however they required independence in him, only made matters far worse than they otherwise would have been.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading The indignation, obloquy, and spirit of revenge with which he was pursued and harassed, excited in his heart, as they would in that of any generous man conscious of his own integrity, a principle of contempt and defiance, which, however they required independence in him, only made matters far worse than they otherwise would have been.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Whatever difficulty Bryan M'Mahon had among his family in defending the course he had taken at the election, he found that not a soul belonging to his own party would listen to any defense from him.
