used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE trial of Roger Egremont took place before a full bench, Chief Justice Holt presiding, and was among the first trials for sedition and treason resulting from the Revolution.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading ROGER EGREMONT MAKES INTIMATE ACQUAINTANCE WITH TWO PERSONS, WHO EXERCISE GREAT BUT WIDELY DIFFERING INFLUENCES UPON HIS LIFE,--TO WIT, THE DEVIL AND MISS BESS LUKENS.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading THE trial of Roger Egremont took place before a full bench, Chief Justice Holt presiding, and was among the first trials for sedition and treason resulting from the Revolution.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ROGER EGREMONT MAKES INTIMATE ACQUAINTANCE WITH TWO PERSONS, WHO EXERCISE GREAT BUT WIDELY DIFFERING INFLUENCES UPON HIS LIFE,--TO WIT, THE DEVIL AND MISS BESS LUKENS.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It was memorable in another way; for from that day ceased the dreadful practice of trying prisoners in their chains.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE trial of Roger Egremont took place before a full bench, Chief Justice Holt presiding, and was among the first trials for sedition and treason resulting from the Revolution.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading THE trial of Roger Egremont took place before a full bench, Chief Justice Holt presiding, and was among the first trials for sedition and treason resulting from the Revolution.
BESS
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From this reading ROGER EGREMONT MAKES INTIMATE ACQUAINTANCE WITH TWO PERSONS, WHO EXERCISE GREAT BUT WIDELY DIFFERING INFLUENCES UPON HIS LIFE,--TO WIT, THE DEVIL AND MISS BESS LUKENS.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The Chief Justice, hearing a clanking when the prisoner rose to plead, said,-- “I should like to know why the prisoner is brought in ironed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ROGER EGREMONT MAKES INTIMATE ACQUAINTANCE WITH TWO PERSONS, WHO EXERCISE GREAT BUT WIDELY DIFFERING INFLUENCES UPON HIS LIFE,--TO WIT, THE DEVIL AND MISS BESS LUKENS.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading It was memorable in another way; for from that day ceased the dreadful practice of trying prisoners in their chains.
chainsnounUS /tʃeɪnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading It was memorable in another way; for from that day ceased the dreadful practice of trying prisoners in their chains.
a person who is in charge
From this reading THE trial of Roger Egremont took place before a full bench, Chief Justice Holt presiding, and was among the first trials for sedition and treason resulting from the Revolution.
clankingadjectiveUS /ˈklæŋkɪŋ/
having a hard nonresonant metallic sound
From this reading The Chief Justice, hearing a clanking when the prisoner rose to plead, said,-- “I should like to know why the prisoner is brought in ironed.
custodynounUS /ˈkʌstədi/
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
From this reading If fetters were necessary for his safe custody before, there is no danger of escape or rescue here.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading If fetters were necessary for his safe custody before, there is no danger of escape or rescue here.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was memorable in another way; for from that day ceased the dreadful practice of trying prisoners in their chains.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading ROGER EGREMONT MAKES INTIMATE ACQUAINTANCE WITH TWO PERSONS, WHO EXERCISE GREAT BUT WIDELY DIFFERING INFLUENCES UPON HIS LIFE,--TO WIT, THE DEVIL AND MISS BESS LUKENS.
DIFFERINGverbUS /ˈdɪfərɪŋ/
-ing form of “differ” — be different
From this reading ROGER EGREMONT MAKES INTIMATE ACQUAINTANCE WITH TWO PERSONS, WHO EXERCISE GREAT BUT WIDELY DIFFERING INFLUENCES UPON HIS LIFE,--TO WIT, THE DEVIL AND MISS BESS LUKENS.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading It was memorable in another way; for from that day ceased the dreadful practice of trying prisoners in their chains.
EGREMONT
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From this reading ROGER EGREMONT MAKES INTIMATE ACQUAINTANCE WITH TWO PERSONS, WHO EXERCISE GREAT BUT WIDELY DIFFERING INFLUENCES UPON HIS LIFE,--TO WIT, THE DEVIL AND MISS BESS LUKENS.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading If fetters were necessary for his safe custody before, there is no danger of escape or rescue here.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading ROGER EGREMONT MAKES INTIMATE ACQUAINTANCE WITH TWO PERSONS, WHO EXERCISE GREAT BUT WIDELY DIFFERING INFLUENCES UPON HIS LIFE,--TO WIT, THE DEVIL AND MISS BESS LUKENS.
fettersnounUS /ˈfetərz/
plural of “fetter” — a shackle for the ankles or feet
From this reading If fetters were necessary for his safe custody before, there is no danger of escape or rescue here.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE trial of Roger Egremont took place before a full bench, Chief Justice Holt presiding, and was among the first trials for sedition and treason resulting from the Revolution.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE trial of Roger Egremont took place before a full bench, Chief Justice Holt presiding, and was among the first trials for sedition and treason resulting from the Revolution.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE trial of Roger Egremont took place before a full bench, Chief Justice Holt presiding, and was among the first trials for sedition and treason resulting from the Revolution.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading THE trial of Roger Egremont took place before a full bench, Chief Justice Holt presiding, and was among the first trials for sedition and treason resulting from the Revolution.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading ROGER EGREMONT MAKES INTIMATE ACQUAINTANCE WITH TWO PERSONS, WHO EXERCISE GREAT BUT WIDELY DIFFERING INFLUENCES UPON HIS LIFE,--TO WIT, THE DEVIL AND MISS BESS LUKENS.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading The Chief Justice, hearing a clanking when the prisoner rose to plead, said,-- “I should like to know why the prisoner is brought in ironed.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading If fetters were necessary for his safe custody before, there is no danger of escape or rescue here.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ROGER EGREMONT MAKES INTIMATE ACQUAINTANCE WITH TWO PERSONS, WHO EXERCISE GREAT BUT WIDELY DIFFERING INFLUENCES UPON HIS LIFE,--TO WIT, THE DEVIL AND MISS BESS LUKENS.
Holt
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From this reading THE trial of Roger Egremont took place before a full bench, Chief Justice Holt presiding, and was among the first trials for sedition and treason resulting from the Revolution.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The Chief Justice, hearing a clanking when the prisoner rose to plead, said,-- “I should like to know why the prisoner is brought in ironed.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If fetters were necessary for his safe custody before, there is no danger of escape or rescue here.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was memorable in another way; for from that day ceased the dreadful practice of trying prisoners in their chains.
INFLUENCESnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading ROGER EGREMONT MAKES INTIMATE ACQUAINTANCE WITH TWO PERSONS, WHO EXERCISE GREAT BUT WIDELY DIFFERING INFLUENCES UPON HIS LIFE,--TO WIT, THE DEVIL AND MISS BESS LUKENS.
INTIMATEadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading ROGER EGREMONT MAKES INTIMATE ACQUAINTANCE WITH TWO PERSONS, WHO EXERCISE GREAT BUT WIDELY DIFFERING INFLUENCES UPON HIS LIFE,--TO WIT, THE DEVIL AND MISS BESS LUKENS.
ironedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪərnd/
(of linens or clothes) smoothed with a hot iron
From this reading The Chief Justice, hearing a clanking when the prisoner rose to plead, said,-- “I should like to know why the prisoner is brought in ironed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Chief Justice, hearing a clanking when the prisoner rose to plead, said,-- “I should like to know why the prisoner is brought in ironed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was memorable in another way; for from that day ceased the dreadful practice of trying prisoners in their chains.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading THE trial of Roger Egremont took place before a full bench, Chief Justice Holt presiding, and was among the first trials for sedition and treason resulting from the Revolution.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The Chief Justice, hearing a clanking when the prisoner rose to plead, said,-- “I should like to know why the prisoner is brought in ironed.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading ROGER EGREMONT MAKES INTIMATE ACQUAINTANCE WITH TWO PERSONS, WHO EXERCISE GREAT BUT WIDELY DIFFERING INFLUENCES UPON HIS LIFE,--TO WIT, THE DEVIL AND MISS BESS LUKENS.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The Chief Justice, hearing a clanking when the prisoner rose to plead, said,-- “I should like to know why the prisoner is brought in ironed.
LUKENS
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From this reading ROGER EGREMONT MAKES INTIMATE ACQUAINTANCE WITH TWO PERSONS, WHO EXERCISE GREAT BUT WIDELY DIFFERING INFLUENCES UPON HIS LIFE,--TO WIT, THE DEVIL AND MISS BESS LUKENS.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading ROGER EGREMONT MAKES INTIMATE ACQUAINTANCE WITH TWO PERSONS, WHO EXERCISE GREAT BUT WIDELY DIFFERING INFLUENCES UPON HIS LIFE,--TO WIT, THE DEVIL AND MISS BESS LUKENS.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading It was memorable in another way; for from that day ceased the dreadful practice of trying prisoners in their chains.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading ROGER EGREMONT MAKES INTIMATE ACQUAINTANCE WITH TWO PERSONS, WHO EXERCISE GREAT BUT WIDELY DIFFERING INFLUENCES UPON HIS LIFE,--TO WIT, THE DEVIL AND MISS BESS LUKENS.
absolutely essential
From this reading If fetters were necessary for his safe custody before, there is no danger of escape or rescue here.
not any; not one
From this reading If fetters were necessary for his safe custody before, there is no danger of escape or rescue here.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE trial of Roger Egremont took place before a full bench, Chief Justice Holt presiding, and was among the first trials for sedition and treason resulting from the Revolution.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If fetters were necessary for his safe custody before, there is no danger of escape or rescue here.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading ROGER EGREMONT MAKES INTIMATE ACQUAINTANCE WITH TWO PERSONS, WHO EXERCISE GREAT BUT WIDELY DIFFERING INFLUENCES UPON HIS LIFE,--TO WIT, THE DEVIL AND MISS BESS LUKENS.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE trial of Roger Egremont took place before a full bench, Chief Justice Holt presiding, and was among the first trials for sedition and treason resulting from the Revolution.
pleadverbUS /pliːd/
appeal or request earnestly
From this reading The Chief Justice, hearing a clanking when the prisoner rose to plead, said,-- “I should like to know why the prisoner is brought in ironed.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading It was memorable in another way; for from that day ceased the dreadful practice of trying prisoners in their chains.
presidingverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading THE trial of Roger Egremont took place before a full bench, Chief Justice Holt presiding, and was among the first trials for sedition and treason resulting from the Revolution.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The Chief Justice, hearing a clanking when the prisoner rose to plead, said,-- “I should like to know why the prisoner is brought in ironed.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading It was memorable in another way; for from that day ceased the dreadful practice of trying prisoners in their chains.
free from harm or evil
From this reading If fetters were necessary for his safe custody before, there is no danger of escape or rescue here.
resultingverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading THE trial of Roger Egremont took place before a full bench, Chief Justice Holt presiding, and was among the first trials for sedition and treason resulting from the Revolution.
RevolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading THE trial of Roger Egremont took place before a full bench, Chief Justice Holt presiding, and was among the first trials for sedition and treason resulting from the Revolution.
ROGER
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From this reading ROGER EGREMONT MAKES INTIMATE ACQUAINTANCE WITH TWO PERSONS, WHO EXERCISE GREAT BUT WIDELY DIFFERING INFLUENCES UPON HIS LIFE,--TO WIT, THE DEVIL AND MISS BESS LUKENS.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The Chief Justice, hearing a clanking when the prisoner rose to plead, said,-- “I should like to know why the prisoner is brought in ironed.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading If fetters were necessary for his safe custody before, there is no danger of escape or rescue here.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The Chief Justice, hearing a clanking when the prisoner rose to plead, said,-- “I should like to know why the prisoner is brought in ironed.
seditionnounUS /sɪˈdɪʃən/
an illegal action inciting resistance to lawful authority and tending to cause the disruption or overthrow of the government
From this reading THE trial of Roger Egremont took place before a full bench, Chief Justice Holt presiding, and was among the first trials for sedition and treason resulting from the Revolution.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The Chief Justice, hearing a clanking when the prisoner rose to plead, said,-- “I should like to know why the prisoner is brought in ironed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was memorable in another way; for from that day ceased the dreadful practice of trying prisoners in their chains.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROGER EGREMONT MAKES INTIMATE ACQUAINTANCE WITH TWO PERSONS, WHO EXERCISE GREAT BUT WIDELY DIFFERING INFLUENCES UPON HIS LIFE,--TO WIT, THE DEVIL AND MISS BESS LUKENS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was memorable in another way; for from that day ceased the dreadful practice of trying prisoners in their chains.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If fetters were necessary for his safe custody before, there is no danger of escape or rescue here.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ROGER EGREMONT MAKES INTIMATE ACQUAINTANCE WITH TWO PERSONS, WHO EXERCISE GREAT BUT WIDELY DIFFERING INFLUENCES UPON HIS LIFE,--TO WIT, THE DEVIL AND MISS BESS LUKENS.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE trial of Roger Egremont took place before a full bench, Chief Justice Holt presiding, and was among the first trials for sedition and treason resulting from the Revolution.
treasonnounUS /ˈtriːzən/
a crime that undermines the offender's government
From this reading THE trial of Roger Egremont took place before a full bench, Chief Justice Holt presiding, and was among the first trials for sedition and treason resulting from the Revolution.
the act of testing something
From this reading THE trial of Roger Egremont took place before a full bench, Chief Justice Holt presiding, and was among the first trials for sedition and treason resulting from the Revolution.
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading THE trial of Roger Egremont took place before a full bench, Chief Justice Holt presiding, and was among the first trials for sedition and treason resulting from the Revolution.
hard to endure
From this reading It was memorable in another way; for from that day ceased the dreadful practice of trying prisoners in their chains.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading ROGER EGREMONT MAKES INTIMATE ACQUAINTANCE WITH TWO PERSONS, WHO EXERCISE GREAT BUT WIDELY DIFFERING INFLUENCES UPON HIS LIFE,--TO WIT, THE DEVIL AND MISS BESS LUKENS.
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading ROGER EGREMONT MAKES INTIMATE ACQUAINTANCE WITH TWO PERSONS, WHO EXERCISE GREAT BUT WIDELY DIFFERING INFLUENCES UPON HIS LIFE,--TO WIT, THE DEVIL AND MISS BESS LUKENS.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE trial of Roger Egremont took place before a full bench, Chief Justice Holt presiding, and was among the first trials for sedition and treason resulting from the Revolution.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was memorable in another way; for from that day ceased the dreadful practice of trying prisoners in their chains.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If fetters were necessary for his safe custody before, there is no danger of escape or rescue here.
at the time that
From this reading The Chief Justice, hearing a clanking when the prisoner rose to plead, said,-- “I should like to know why the prisoner is brought in ironed.
which person or people
From this reading ROGER EGREMONT MAKES INTIMATE ACQUAINTANCE WITH TWO PERSONS, WHO EXERCISE GREAT BUT WIDELY DIFFERING INFLUENCES UPON HIS LIFE,--TO WIT, THE DEVIL AND MISS BESS LUKENS.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading The Chief Justice, hearing a clanking when the prisoner rose to plead, said,-- “I should like to know why the prisoner is brought in ironed.
WIDELYadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading ROGER EGREMONT MAKES INTIMATE ACQUAINTANCE WITH TWO PERSONS, WHO EXERCISE GREAT BUT WIDELY DIFFERING INFLUENCES UPON HIS LIFE,--TO WIT, THE DEVIL AND MISS BESS LUKENS.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading ROGER EGREMONT MAKES INTIMATE ACQUAINTANCE WITH TWO PERSONS, WHO EXERCISE GREAT BUT WIDELY DIFFERING INFLUENCES UPON HIS LIFE,--TO WIT, THE DEVIL AND MISS BESS LUKENS.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ROGER EGREMONT MAKES INTIMATE ACQUAINTANCE WITH TWO PERSONS, WHO EXERCISE GREAT BUT WIDELY DIFFERING INFLUENCES UPON HIS LIFE,--TO WIT, THE DEVIL AND MISS BESS LUKENS.
