Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading We must here draw a veil over that which ensued, as the description of it would be both unnatural and revolting.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading His razor, too, was found bloody, and several clots of gore were discovered about the hearth; from which circumstances it was plain that he had reduced his strength so much by loss of blood, that when he committed himself to the flames, he was unable, even had he been willing, to avoid the fiery and awful sacrifice of which he made himself the victim.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Its circumstances are yet remembered in the parish and county wherein it occurred--_for it is no fiction_, gentle reader! and the titular bishop who then presided over the diocese declared, that while he lived no person bearing the unhappy man's name should ever be admitted to the clerical order.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading If anything could deepen the impression of fear and awe, already so general among the people, it was the unparalleled nature of his death.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading If anything could deepen the impression of fear and awe, already so general among the people, it was the unparalleled nature of his death.

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

From this reading We must here draw a veil over that which ensued, as the description of it would be both unnatural and revolting.

any thing at all

From this reading If anything could deepen the impression of fear and awe, already so general among the people, it was the unparalleled nature of his death.

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

From this reading Its circumstances are yet remembered in the parish and county wherein it occurred--_for it is no fiction_, gentle reader! and the titular bishop who then presided over the diocese declared, that while he lived no person bearing the unhappy man's name should ever be admitted to the clerical order.

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

From this reading We must here draw a veil over that which ensued, as the description of it would be both unnatural and revolting.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading His razor, too, was found bloody, and several clots of gore were discovered about the hearth; from which circumstances it was plain that he had reduced his strength so much by loss of blood, that when he committed himself to the flames, he was unable, even had he been willing, to avoid the fiery and awful sacrifice of which he made himself the victim.

an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

From this reading If anything could deepen the impression of fear and awe, already so general among the people, it was the unparalleled nature of his death.

exceptionally bad or displeasing

From this reading His razor, too, was found bloody, and several clots of gore were discovered about the hearth; from which circumstances it was plain that he had reduced his strength so much by loss of blood, that when he committed himself to the flames, he was unable, even had he been willing, to avoid the fiery and awful sacrifice of which he made himself the victim.

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

From this reading We must here draw a veil over that which ensued, as the description of it would be both unnatural and revolting.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Its circumstances are yet remembered in the parish and county wherein it occurred--_for it is no fiction_, gentle reader! and the titular bishop who then presided over the diocese declared, that while he lived no person bearing the unhappy man's name should ever be admitted to the clerical order.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His razor, too, was found bloody, and several clots of gore were discovered about the hearth; from which circumstances it was plain that he had reduced his strength so much by loss of blood, that when he committed himself to the flames, he was unable, even had he been willing, to avoid the fiery and awful sacrifice of which he made himself the victim.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading Its circumstances are yet remembered in the parish and county wherein it occurred--_for it is no fiction_, gentle reader! and the titular bishop who then presided over the diocese declared, that while he lived no person bearing the unhappy man's name should ever be admitted to the clerical order.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading His razor, too, was found bloody, and several clots of gore were discovered about the hearth; from which circumstances it was plain that he had reduced his strength so much by loss of blood, that when he committed himself to the flames, he was unable, even had he been willing, to avoid the fiery and awful sacrifice of which he made himself the victim.

having or covered with or accompanied by blood

From this reading His razor, too, was found bloody, and several clots of gore were discovered about the hearth; from which circumstances it was plain that he had reduced his strength so much by loss of blood, that when he committed himself to the flames, he was unable, even had he been willing, to avoid the fiery and awful sacrifice of which he made himself the victim.

the two together, not just one

From this reading We must here draw a veil over that which ensued, as the description of it would be both unnatural and revolting.

ruined by overcooking

From this reading Let it be sufficient to say, that the next morning he was found burnt to a cinder, with the exception of his feet and legs, which remained as monuments of, perhaps, the most dreadful suicide that ever was committed by man.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Let it be sufficient to say, that the next morning he was found burnt to a cinder, with the exception of his feet and legs, which remained as monuments of, perhaps, the most dreadful suicide that ever was committed by man.

a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire

From this reading Let it be sufficient to say, that the next morning he was found burnt to a cinder, with the exception of his feet and legs, which remained as monuments of, perhaps, the most dreadful suicide that ever was committed by man.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading His razor, too, was found bloody, and several clots of gore were discovered about the hearth; from which circumstances it was plain that he had reduced his strength so much by loss of blood, that when he committed himself to the flames, he was unable, even had he been willing, to avoid the fiery and awful sacrifice of which he made himself the victim.

of or relating to clerks

From this reading Its circumstances are yet remembered in the parish and county wherein it occurred--_for it is no fiction_, gentle reader! and the titular bishop who then presided over the diocese declared, that while he lived no person bearing the unhappy man's name should ever be admitted to the clerical order.

plural of “clot” — a lump of material formed from the content of a liquid

From this reading His razor, too, was found bloody, and several clots of gore were discovered about the hearth; from which circumstances it was plain that he had reduced his strength so much by loss of blood, that when he committed himself to the flames, he was unable, even had he been willing, to avoid the fiery and awful sacrifice of which he made himself the victim.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading Let it be sufficient to say, that the next morning he was found burnt to a cinder, with the exception of his feet and legs, which remained as monuments of, perhaps, the most dreadful suicide that ever was committed by man.

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

From this reading If anything could deepen the impression of fear and awe, already so general among the people, it was the unparalleled nature of his death.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading Its circumstances are yet remembered in the parish and county wherein it occurred--_for it is no fiction_, gentle reader! and the titular bishop who then presided over the diocese declared, that while he lived no person bearing the unhappy man's name should ever be admitted to the clerical order.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading If anything could deepen the impression of fear and awe, already so general among the people, it was the unparalleled nature of his death.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Its circumstances are yet remembered in the parish and county wherein it occurred--_for it is no fiction_, gentle reader! and the titular bishop who then presided over the diocese declared, that while he lived no person bearing the unhappy man's name should ever be admitted to the clerical order.

make more intense, stronger, or more marked

From this reading If anything could deepen the impression of fear and awe, already so general among the people, it was the unparalleled nature of his death.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading We must here draw a veil over that which ensued, as the description of it would be both unnatural and revolting.

the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop

From this reading Its circumstances are yet remembered in the parish and county wherein it occurred--_for it is no fiction_, gentle reader! and the titular bishop who then presided over the diocese declared, that while he lived no person bearing the unhappy man's name should ever be admitted to the clerical order.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading His razor, too, was found bloody, and several clots of gore were discovered about the hearth; from which circumstances it was plain that he had reduced his strength so much by loss of blood, that when he committed himself to the flames, he was unable, even had he been willing, to avoid the fiery and awful sacrifice of which he made himself the victim.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading We must here draw a veil over that which ensued, as the description of it would be both unnatural and revolting.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Let it be sufficient to say, that the next morning he was found burnt to a cinder, with the exception of his feet and legs, which remained as monuments of, perhaps, the most dreadful suicide that ever was committed by man.

past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading We must here draw a veil over that which ensued, as the description of it would be both unnatural and revolting.

divisible by two

From this reading His razor, too, was found bloody, and several clots of gore were discovered about the hearth; from which circumstances it was plain that he had reduced his strength so much by loss of blood, that when he committed himself to the flames, he was unable, even had he been willing, to avoid the fiery and awful sacrifice of which he made himself the victim.

at any time

From this reading Let it be sufficient to say, that the next morning he was found burnt to a cinder, with the exception of his feet and legs, which remained as monuments of, perhaps, the most dreadful suicide that ever was committed by man.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading Let it be sufficient to say, that the next morning he was found burnt to a cinder, with the exception of his feet and legs, which remained as monuments of, perhaps, the most dreadful suicide that ever was committed by man.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading If anything could deepen the impression of fear and awe, already so general among the people, it was the unparalleled nature of his death.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Let it be sufficient to say, that the next morning he was found burnt to a cinder, with the exception of his feet and legs, which remained as monuments of, perhaps, the most dreadful suicide that ever was committed by man.

a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact

From this reading Its circumstances are yet remembered in the parish and county wherein it occurred--_for it is no fiction_, gentle reader! and the titular bishop who then presided over the diocese declared, that while he lived no person bearing the unhappy man's name should ever be admitted to the clerical order.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading His razor, too, was found bloody, and several clots of gore were discovered about the hearth; from which circumstances it was plain that he had reduced his strength so much by loss of blood, that when he committed himself to the flames, he was unable, even had he been willing, to avoid the fiery and awful sacrifice of which he made himself the victim.

plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

From this reading His razor, too, was found bloody, and several clots of gore were discovered about the hearth; from which circumstances it was plain that he had reduced his strength so much by loss of blood, that when he committed himself to the flames, he was unable, even had he been willing, to avoid the fiery and awful sacrifice of which he made himself the victim.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Its circumstances are yet remembered in the parish and county wherein it occurred--_for it is no fiction_, gentle reader! and the titular bishop who then presided over the diocese declared, that while he lived no person bearing the unhappy man's name should ever be admitted to the clerical order.

set up or found

From this reading Let it be sufficient to say, that the next morning he was found burnt to a cinder, with the exception of his feet and legs, which remained as monuments of, perhaps, the most dreadful suicide that ever was committed by man.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His razor, too, was found bloody, and several clots of gore were discovered about the hearth; from which circumstances it was plain that he had reduced his strength so much by loss of blood, that when he committed himself to the flames, he was unable, even had he been willing, to avoid the fiery and awful sacrifice of which he made himself the victim.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading If anything could deepen the impression of fear and awe, already so general among the people, it was the unparalleled nature of his death.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading Its circumstances are yet remembered in the parish and county wherein it occurred--_for it is no fiction_, gentle reader! and the titular bishop who then presided over the diocese declared, that while he lived no person bearing the unhappy man's name should ever be admitted to the clerical order.

wound by piercing with a sharp or penetrating object or instrument

From this reading His razor, too, was found bloody, and several clots of gore were discovered about the hearth; from which circumstances it was plain that he had reduced his strength so much by loss of blood, that when he committed himself to the flames, he was unable, even had he been willing, to avoid the fiery and awful sacrifice of which he made himself the victim.

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

From this reading His razor, too, was found bloody, and several clots of gore were discovered about the hearth; from which circumstances it was plain that he had reduced his strength so much by loss of blood, that when he committed himself to the flames, he was unable, even had he been willing, to avoid the fiery and awful sacrifice of which he made himself the victim.

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

From this reading Let it be sufficient to say, that the next morning he was found burnt to a cinder, with the exception of his feet and legs, which remained as monuments of, perhaps, the most dreadful suicide that ever was committed by man.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading His razor, too, was found bloody, and several clots of gore were discovered about the hearth; from which circumstances it was plain that he had reduced his strength so much by loss of blood, that when he committed himself to the flames, he was unable, even had he been willing, to avoid the fiery and awful sacrifice of which he made himself the victim.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading We must here draw a veil over that which ensued, as the description of it would be both unnatural and revolting.

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

From this reading His razor, too, was found bloody, and several clots of gore were discovered about the hearth; from which circumstances it was plain that he had reduced his strength so much by loss of blood, that when he committed himself to the flames, he was unable, even had he been willing, to avoid the fiery and awful sacrifice of which he made himself the victim.

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

From this reading Let it be sufficient to say, that the next morning he was found burnt to a cinder, with the exception of his feet and legs, which remained as monuments of, perhaps, the most dreadful suicide that ever was committed by man.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If anything could deepen the impression of fear and awe, already so general among the people, it was the unparalleled nature of his death.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading If anything could deepen the impression of fear and awe, already so general among the people, it was the unparalleled nature of his death.

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

From this reading Its circumstances are yet remembered in the parish and county wherein it occurred--_for it is no fiction_, gentle reader! and the titular bishop who then presided over the diocese declared, that while he lived no person bearing the unhappy man's name should ever be admitted to the clerical order.

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

From this reading Its circumstances are yet remembered in the parish and county wherein it occurred--_for it is no fiction_, gentle reader! and the titular bishop who then presided over the diocese declared, that while he lived no person bearing the unhappy man's name should ever be admitted to the clerical order.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading We must here draw a veil over that which ensued, as the description of it would be both unnatural and revolting.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Its circumstances are yet remembered in the parish and county wherein it occurred--_for it is no fiction_, gentle reader! and the titular bishop who then presided over the diocese declared, that while he lived no person bearing the unhappy man's name should ever be admitted to the clerical order.

staying power

From this reading Let it be sufficient to say, that the next morning he was found burnt to a cinder, with the exception of his feet and legs, which remained as monuments of, perhaps, the most dreadful suicide that ever was committed by man.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Let it be sufficient to say, that the next morning he was found burnt to a cinder, with the exception of his feet and legs, which remained as monuments of, perhaps, the most dreadful suicide that ever was committed by man.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Its circumstances are yet remembered in the parish and county wherein it occurred--_for it is no fiction_, gentle reader! and the titular bishop who then presided over the diocese declared, that while he lived no person bearing the unhappy man's name should ever be admitted to the clerical order.

something that is lost

From this reading His razor, too, was found bloody, and several clots of gore were discovered about the hearth; from which circumstances it was plain that he had reduced his strength so much by loss of blood, that when he committed himself to the flames, he was unable, even had he been willing, to avoid the fiery and awful sacrifice of which he made himself the victim.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading His razor, too, was found bloody, and several clots of gore were discovered about the hearth; from which circumstances it was plain that he had reduced his strength so much by loss of blood, that when he committed himself to the flames, he was unable, even had he been willing, to avoid the fiery and awful sacrifice of which he made himself the victim.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Let it be sufficient to say, that the next morning he was found burnt to a cinder, with the exception of his feet and legs, which remained as monuments of, perhaps, the most dreadful suicide that ever was committed by man.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Its circumstances are yet remembered in the parish and county wherein it occurred--_for it is no fiction_, gentle reader! and the titular bishop who then presided over the diocese declared, that while he lived no person bearing the unhappy man's name should ever be admitted to the clerical order.

plural of “monument” — a structure erected to commemorate persons or events

From this reading Let it be sufficient to say, that the next morning he was found burnt to a cinder, with the exception of his feet and legs, which remained as monuments of, perhaps, the most dreadful suicide that ever was committed by man.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Let it be sufficient to say, that the next morning he was found burnt to a cinder, with the exception of his feet and legs, which remained as monuments of, perhaps, the most dreadful suicide that ever was committed by man.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Let it be sufficient to say, that the next morning he was found burnt to a cinder, with the exception of his feet and legs, which remained as monuments of, perhaps, the most dreadful suicide that ever was committed by man.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading His razor, too, was found bloody, and several clots of gore were discovered about the hearth; from which circumstances it was plain that he had reduced his strength so much by loss of blood, that when he committed himself to the flames, he was unable, even had he been willing, to avoid the fiery and awful sacrifice of which he made himself the victim.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading We must here draw a veil over that which ensued, as the description of it would be both unnatural and revolting.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Its circumstances are yet remembered in the parish and county wherein it occurred--_for it is no fiction_, gentle reader! and the titular bishop who then presided over the diocese declared, that while he lived no person bearing the unhappy man's name should ever be admitted to the clerical order.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading If anything could deepen the impression of fear and awe, already so general among the people, it was the unparalleled nature of his death.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Let it be sufficient to say, that the next morning he was found burnt to a cinder, with the exception of his feet and legs, which remained as monuments of, perhaps, the most dreadful suicide that ever was committed by man.

not any; not one

From this reading Its circumstances are yet remembered in the parish and county wherein it occurred--_for it is no fiction_, gentle reader! and the titular bishop who then presided over the diocese declared, that while he lived no person bearing the unhappy man's name should ever be admitted to the clerical order.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Its circumstances are yet remembered in the parish and county wherein it occurred--_for it is no fiction_, gentle reader! and the titular bishop who then presided over the diocese declared, that while he lived no person bearing the unhappy man's name should ever be admitted to the clerical order.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We must here draw a veil over that which ensued, as the description of it would be both unnatural and revolting.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Its circumstances are yet remembered in the parish and county wherein it occurred--_for it is no fiction_, gentle reader! and the titular bishop who then presided over the diocese declared, that while he lived no person bearing the unhappy man's name should ever be admitted to the clerical order.

above and across; more than

From this reading We must here draw a veil over that which ensued, as the description of it would be both unnatural and revolting.

a local church community

From this reading Its circumstances are yet remembered in the parish and county wherein it occurred--_for it is no fiction_, gentle reader! and the titular bishop who then presided over the diocese declared, that while he lived no person bearing the unhappy man's name should ever be admitted to the clerical order.

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

From this reading If anything could deepen the impression of fear and awe, already so general among the people, it was the unparalleled nature of his death.

by chance

From this reading Let it be sufficient to say, that the next morning he was found burnt to a cinder, with the exception of his feet and legs, which remained as monuments of, perhaps, the most dreadful suicide that ever was committed by man.

a human being

From this reading Its circumstances are yet remembered in the parish and county wherein it occurred--_for it is no fiction_, gentle reader! and the titular bishop who then presided over the diocese declared, that while he lived no person bearing the unhappy man's name should ever be admitted to the clerical order.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading His razor, too, was found bloody, and several clots of gore were discovered about the hearth; from which circumstances it was plain that he had reduced his strength so much by loss of blood, that when he committed himself to the flames, he was unable, even had he been willing, to avoid the fiery and awful sacrifice of which he made himself the victim.

past form of “preside” — act as president

From this reading Its circumstances are yet remembered in the parish and county wherein it occurred--_for it is no fiction_, gentle reader! and the titular bishop who then presided over the diocese declared, that while he lived no person bearing the unhappy man's name should ever be admitted to the clerical order.

edge tool used in shaving

From this reading His razor, too, was found bloody, and several clots of gore were discovered about the hearth; from which circumstances it was plain that he had reduced his strength so much by loss of blood, that when he committed himself to the flames, he was unable, even had he been willing, to avoid the fiery and awful sacrifice of which he made himself the victim.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Its circumstances are yet remembered in the parish and county wherein it occurred--_for it is no fiction_, gentle reader! and the titular bishop who then presided over the diocese declared, that while he lived no person bearing the unhappy man's name should ever be admitted to the clerical order.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading His razor, too, was found bloody, and several clots of gore were discovered about the hearth; from which circumstances it was plain that he had reduced his strength so much by loss of blood, that when he committed himself to the flames, he was unable, even had he been willing, to avoid the fiery and awful sacrifice of which he made himself the victim.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Let it be sufficient to say, that the next morning he was found burnt to a cinder, with the exception of his feet and legs, which remained as monuments of, perhaps, the most dreadful suicide that ever was committed by man.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Its circumstances are yet remembered in the parish and county wherein it occurred--_for it is no fiction_, gentle reader! and the titular bishop who then presided over the diocese declared, that while he lived no person bearing the unhappy man's name should ever be admitted to the clerical order.

highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

From this reading We must here draw a veil over that which ensued, as the description of it would be both unnatural and revolting.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading His razor, too, was found bloody, and several clots of gore were discovered about the hearth; from which circumstances it was plain that he had reduced his strength so much by loss of blood, that when he committed himself to the flames, he was unable, even had he been willing, to avoid the fiery and awful sacrifice of which he made himself the victim.

express in words

From this reading Let it be sufficient to say, that the next morning he was found burnt to a cinder, with the exception of his feet and legs, which remained as monuments of, perhaps, the most dreadful suicide that ever was committed by man.

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

From this reading His razor, too, was found bloody, and several clots of gore were discovered about the hearth; from which circumstances it was plain that he had reduced his strength so much by loss of blood, that when he committed himself to the flames, he was unable, even had he been willing, to avoid the fiery and awful sacrifice of which he made himself the victim.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Its circumstances are yet remembered in the parish and county wherein it occurred--_for it is no fiction_, gentle reader! and the titular bishop who then presided over the diocese declared, that while he lived no person bearing the unhappy man's name should ever be admitted to the clerical order.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading His razor, too, was found bloody, and several clots of gore were discovered about the hearth; from which circumstances it was plain that he had reduced his strength so much by loss of blood, that when he committed himself to the flames, he was unable, even had he been willing, to avoid the fiery and awful sacrifice of which he made himself the victim.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading His razor, too, was found bloody, and several clots of gore were discovered about the hearth; from which circumstances it was plain that he had reduced his strength so much by loss of blood, that when he committed himself to the flames, he was unable, even had he been willing, to avoid the fiery and awful sacrifice of which he made himself the victim.

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

From this reading Let it be sufficient to say, that the next morning he was found burnt to a cinder, with the exception of his feet and legs, which remained as monuments of, perhaps, the most dreadful suicide that ever was committed by man.

the act of killing yourself

From this reading Let it be sufficient to say, that the next morning he was found burnt to a cinder, with the exception of his feet and legs, which remained as monuments of, perhaps, the most dreadful suicide that ever was committed by man.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We must here draw a veil over that which ensued, as the description of it would be both unnatural and revolting.

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

From this reading We must here draw a veil over that which ensued, as the description of it would be both unnatural and revolting.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Its circumstances are yet remembered in the parish and county wherein it occurred--_for it is no fiction_, gentle reader! and the titular bishop who then presided over the diocese declared, that while he lived no person bearing the unhappy man's name should ever be admitted to the clerical order.

of or relating to a legal title to something

From this reading Its circumstances are yet remembered in the parish and county wherein it occurred--_for it is no fiction_, gentle reader! and the titular bishop who then presided over the diocese declared, that while he lived no person bearing the unhappy man's name should ever be admitted to the clerical order.

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

From this reading Let it be sufficient to say, that the next morning he was found burnt to a cinder, with the exception of his feet and legs, which remained as monuments of, perhaps, the most dreadful suicide that ever was committed by man.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading His razor, too, was found bloody, and several clots of gore were discovered about the hearth; from which circumstances it was plain that he had reduced his strength so much by loss of blood, that when he committed himself to the flames, he was unable, even had he been willing, to avoid the fiery and awful sacrifice of which he made himself the victim.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading His razor, too, was found bloody, and several clots of gore were discovered about the hearth; from which circumstances it was plain that he had reduced his strength so much by loss of blood, that when he committed himself to the flames, he was unable, even had he been willing, to avoid the fiery and awful sacrifice of which he made himself the victim.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading Its circumstances are yet remembered in the parish and county wherein it occurred--_for it is no fiction_, gentle reader! and the titular bishop who then presided over the diocese declared, that while he lived no person bearing the unhappy man's name should ever be admitted to the clerical order.

not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature

From this reading We must here draw a veil over that which ensued, as the description of it would be both unnatural and revolting.

radically distinctive and without equal

From this reading If anything could deepen the impression of fear and awe, already so general among the people, it was the unparalleled nature of his death.

a garment that covers the head and face

From this reading We must here draw a veil over that which ensued, as the description of it would be both unnatural and revolting.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading His razor, too, was found bloody, and several clots of gore were discovered about the hearth; from which circumstances it was plain that he had reduced his strength so much by loss of blood, that when he committed himself to the flames, he was unable, even had he been willing, to avoid the fiery and awful sacrifice of which he made himself the victim.

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

From this reading Let it be sufficient to say, that the next morning he was found burnt to a cinder, with the exception of his feet and legs, which remained as monuments of, perhaps, the most dreadful suicide that ever was committed by man.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We must here draw a veil over that which ensued, as the description of it would be both unnatural and revolting.

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

From this reading His razor, too, was found bloody, and several clots of gore were discovered about the hearth; from which circumstances it was plain that he had reduced his strength so much by loss of blood, that when he committed himself to the flames, he was unable, even had he been willing, to avoid the fiery and awful sacrifice of which he made himself the victim.

at the time that

From this reading His razor, too, was found bloody, and several clots of gore were discovered about the hearth; from which circumstances it was plain that he had reduced his strength so much by loss of blood, that when he committed himself to the flames, he was unable, even had he been willing, to avoid the fiery and awful sacrifice of which he made himself the victim.

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From this reading Its circumstances are yet remembered in the parish and county wherein it occurred--_for it is no fiction_, gentle reader! and the titular bishop who then presided over the diocese declared, that while he lived no person bearing the unhappy man's name should ever be admitted to the clerical order.

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

From this reading We must here draw a veil over that which ensued, as the description of it would be both unnatural and revolting.

during the time that

From this reading Its circumstances are yet remembered in the parish and county wherein it occurred--_for it is no fiction_, gentle reader! and the titular bishop who then presided over the diocese declared, that while he lived no person bearing the unhappy man's name should ever be admitted to the clerical order.

which person or people

From this reading Its circumstances are yet remembered in the parish and county wherein it occurred--_for it is no fiction_, gentle reader! and the titular bishop who then presided over the diocese declared, that while he lived no person bearing the unhappy man's name should ever be admitted to the clerical order.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading His razor, too, was found bloody, and several clots of gore were discovered about the hearth; from which circumstances it was plain that he had reduced his strength so much by loss of blood, that when he committed himself to the flames, he was unable, even had he been willing, to avoid the fiery and awful sacrifice of which he made himself the victim.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Let it be sufficient to say, that the next morning he was found burnt to a cinder, with the exception of his feet and legs, which remained as monuments of, perhaps, the most dreadful suicide that ever was committed by man.

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

From this reading We must here draw a veil over that which ensued, as the description of it would be both unnatural and revolting.

but in spite of that

From this reading Its circumstances are yet remembered in the parish and county wherein it occurred--_for it is no fiction_, gentle reader! and the titular bishop who then presided over the diocese declared, that while he lived no person bearing the unhappy man's name should ever be admitted to the clerical order.