Chapter XXXIII · Chapter 33

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

From this reading But it was, after all, only suspicion--a suspicion, too, that pointed at various persons.

later than; following

From this reading But it was, after all, only suspicion--a suspicion, too, that pointed at various persons.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading But it was, after all, only suspicion--a suspicion, too, that pointed at various persons.

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

From this reading The colonists were exasperated at the breaking of the prison, justly concluding that it was not entirely the work of Indians, notwithstanding Bars, faithful to the impression made on him by the gold pieces, stoutly maintained such to be the fact; and that Cowlson was unable to contradict him.

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

From this reading While some, with a lucky sagacity, ascribed the violence done their authority to the Knight, as a leader; there were those who suspected others, of whom they would gladly be rid.

past form of “ascribe” — attribute or credit to

From this reading While some, with a lucky sagacity, ascribed the violence done their authority to the Knight, as a leader; there were those who suspected others, of whom they would gladly be rid.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Deserted at his utmost need By those his former bounty fed, On the bare earth, exposed, he lies.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading While some, with a lucky sagacity, ascribed the violence done their authority to the Knight, as a leader; there were those who suspected others, of whom they would gladly be rid.

completely unclothed

From this reading Deserted at his utmost need By those his former bounty fed, On the bare earth, exposed, he lies.

gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights

From this reading The colonists were exasperated at the breaking of the prison, justly concluding that it was not entirely the work of Indians, notwithstanding Bars, faithful to the impression made on him by the gold pieces, stoutly maintained such to be the fact; and that Cowlson was unable to contradict him.

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

From this reading The colonists were exasperated at the breaking of the prison, justly concluding that it was not entirely the work of Indians, notwithstanding Bars, faithful to the impression made on him by the gold pieces, stoutly maintained such to be the fact; and that Cowlson was unable to contradict him.

payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military

From this reading Deserted at his utmost need By those his former bounty fed, On the bare earth, exposed, he lies.

the act of breaking something

From this reading The colonists were exasperated at the breaking of the prison, justly concluding that it was not entirely the work of Indians, notwithstanding Bars, faithful to the impression made on him by the gold pieces, stoutly maintained such to be the fact; and that Cowlson was unable to contradict him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it was, after all, only suspicion--a suspicion, too, that pointed at various persons.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Deserted at his utmost need By those his former bounty fed, On the bare earth, exposed, he lies.

plural of “colonist” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading The colonists were exasperated at the breaking of the prison, justly concluding that it was not entirely the work of Indians, notwithstanding Bars, faithful to the impression made on him by the gold pieces, stoutly maintained such to be the fact; and that Cowlson was unable to contradict him.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading The colonists were exasperated at the breaking of the prison, justly concluding that it was not entirely the work of Indians, notwithstanding Bars, faithful to the impression made on him by the gold pieces, stoutly maintained such to be the fact; and that Cowlson was unable to contradict him.

be in contradiction with

From this reading The colonists were exasperated at the breaking of the prison, justly concluding that it was not entirely the work of Indians, notwithstanding Bars, faithful to the impression made on him by the gold pieces, stoutly maintained such to be the fact; and that Cowlson was unable to contradict him.

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From this reading The colonists were exasperated at the breaking of the prison, justly concluding that it was not entirely the work of Indians, notwithstanding Bars, faithful to the impression made on him by the gold pieces, stoutly maintained such to be the fact; and that Cowlson was unable to contradict him.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Deserted at his utmost need By those his former bounty fed, On the bare earth, exposed, he lies.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading While some, with a lucky sagacity, ascribed the violence done their authority to the Knight, as a leader; there were those who suspected others, of whom they would gladly be rid.

the outstanding poet and dramatist of the Restoration (1631-1700)

From this reading DRYDEN.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Deserted at his utmost need By those his former bounty fed, On the bare earth, exposed, he lies.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The colonists were exasperated at the breaking of the prison, justly concluding that it was not entirely the work of Indians, notwithstanding Bars, faithful to the impression made on him by the gold pieces, stoutly maintained such to be the fact; and that Cowlson was unable to contradict him.

greatly annoyed; out of patience

From this reading The colonists were exasperated at the breaking of the prison, justly concluding that it was not entirely the work of Indians, notwithstanding Bars, faithful to the impression made on him by the gold pieces, stoutly maintained such to be the fact; and that Cowlson was unable to contradict him.

with no protection or shield

From this reading Deserted at his utmost need By those his former bounty fed, On the bare earth, exposed, he lies.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The colonists were exasperated at the breaking of the prison, justly concluding that it was not entirely the work of Indians, notwithstanding Bars, faithful to the impression made on him by the gold pieces, stoutly maintained such to be the fact; and that Cowlson was unable to contradict him.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading The colonists were exasperated at the breaking of the prison, justly concluding that it was not entirely the work of Indians, notwithstanding Bars, faithful to the impression made on him by the gold pieces, stoutly maintained such to be the fact; and that Cowlson was unable to contradict him.

any federal law-enforcement officer

From this reading Deserted at his utmost need By those his former bounty fed, On the bare earth, exposed, he lies.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Deserted at his utmost need By those his former bounty fed, On the bare earth, exposed, he lies.

in a willing manner

From this reading While some, with a lucky sagacity, ascribed the violence done their authority to the Knight, as a leader; there were those who suspected others, of whom they would gladly be rid.

coins made of gold

From this reading The colonists were exasperated at the breaking of the prison, justly concluding that it was not entirely the work of Indians, notwithstanding Bars, faithful to the impression made on him by the gold pieces, stoutly maintained such to be the fact; and that Cowlson was unable to contradict him.

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

From this reading Deserted at his utmost need By those his former bounty fed, On the bare earth, exposed, he lies.

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

From this reading The colonists were exasperated at the breaking of the prison, justly concluding that it was not entirely the work of Indians, notwithstanding Bars, faithful to the impression made on him by the gold pieces, stoutly maintained such to be the fact; and that Cowlson was unable to contradict him.

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

From this reading Deserted at his utmost need By those his former bounty fed, On the bare earth, exposed, he lies.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading The colonists were exasperated at the breaking of the prison, justly concluding that it was not entirely the work of Indians, notwithstanding Bars, faithful to the impression made on him by the gold pieces, stoutly maintained such to be the fact; and that Cowlson was unable to contradict him.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading The colonists were exasperated at the breaking of the prison, justly concluding that it was not entirely the work of Indians, notwithstanding Bars, faithful to the impression made on him by the gold pieces, stoutly maintained such to be the fact; and that Cowlson was unable to contradict him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The colonists were exasperated at the breaking of the prison, justly concluding that it was not entirely the work of Indians, notwithstanding Bars, faithful to the impression made on him by the gold pieces, stoutly maintained such to be the fact; and that Cowlson was unable to contradict him.

with honesty

From this reading The colonists were exasperated at the breaking of the prison, justly concluding that it was not entirely the work of Indians, notwithstanding Bars, faithful to the impression made on him by the gold pieces, stoutly maintained such to be the fact; and that Cowlson was unable to contradict him.

originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading While some, with a lucky sagacity, ascribed the violence done their authority to the Knight, as a leader; there were those who suspected others, of whom they would gladly be rid.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading While some, with a lucky sagacity, ascribed the violence done their authority to the Knight, as a leader; there were those who suspected others, of whom they would gladly be rid.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading Deserted at his utmost need By those his former bounty fed, On the bare earth, exposed, he lies.

occurring by chance

From this reading While some, with a lucky sagacity, ascribed the violence done their authority to the Knight, as a leader; there were those who suspected others, of whom they would gladly be rid.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The colonists were exasperated at the breaking of the prison, justly concluding that it was not entirely the work of Indians, notwithstanding Bars, faithful to the impression made on him by the gold pieces, stoutly maintained such to be the fact; and that Cowlson was unable to contradict him.

kept in good condition

From this reading The colonists were exasperated at the breaking of the prison, justly concluding that it was not entirely the work of Indians, notwithstanding Bars, faithful to the impression made on him by the gold pieces, stoutly maintained such to be the fact; and that Cowlson was unable to contradict him.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Deserted at his utmost need By those his former bounty fed, On the bare earth, exposed, he lies.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The colonists were exasperated at the breaking of the prison, justly concluding that it was not entirely the work of Indians, notwithstanding Bars, faithful to the impression made on him by the gold pieces, stoutly maintained such to be the fact; and that Cowlson was unable to contradict him.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading The colonists were exasperated at the breaking of the prison, justly concluding that it was not entirely the work of Indians, notwithstanding Bars, faithful to the impression made on him by the gold pieces, stoutly maintained such to be the fact; and that Cowlson was unable to contradict him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The colonists were exasperated at the breaking of the prison, justly concluding that it was not entirely the work of Indians, notwithstanding Bars, faithful to the impression made on him by the gold pieces, stoutly maintained such to be the fact; and that Cowlson was unable to contradict him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Deserted at his utmost need By those his former bounty fed, On the bare earth, exposed, he lies.

and nothing more

From this reading But it was, after all, only suspicion--a suspicion, too, that pointed at various persons.

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From this reading While some, with a lucky sagacity, ascribed the violence done their authority to the Knight, as a leader; there were those who suspected others, of whom they would gladly be rid.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading But it was, after all, only suspicion--a suspicion, too, that pointed at various persons.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading The colonists were exasperated at the breaking of the prison, justly concluding that it was not entirely the work of Indians, notwithstanding Bars, faithful to the impression made on him by the gold pieces, stoutly maintained such to be the fact; and that Cowlson was unable to contradict him.

having a point

From this reading But it was, after all, only suspicion--a suspicion, too, that pointed at various persons.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading The colonists were exasperated at the breaking of the prison, justly concluding that it was not entirely the work of Indians, notwithstanding Bars, faithful to the impression made on him by the gold pieces, stoutly maintained such to be the fact; and that Cowlson was unable to contradict him.

relieve from

From this reading While some, with a lucky sagacity, ascribed the violence done their authority to the Knight, as a leader; there were those who suspected others, of whom they would gladly be rid.

The quality of being sagacious; keen wisdom and sound judgment. (Sự minh triết, sự sáng suốt.)

From this reading While some, with a lucky sagacity, ascribed the violence done their authority to the Knight, as a leader; there were those who suspected others, of whom they would gladly be rid.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading While some, with a lucky sagacity, ascribed the violence done their authority to the Knight, as a leader; there were those who suspected others, of whom they would gladly be rid.

in a resolute manner

From this reading The colonists were exasperated at the breaking of the prison, justly concluding that it was not entirely the work of Indians, notwithstanding Bars, faithful to the impression made on him by the gold pieces, stoutly maintained such to be the fact; and that Cowlson was unable to contradict him.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The colonists were exasperated at the breaking of the prison, justly concluding that it was not entirely the work of Indians, notwithstanding Bars, faithful to the impression made on him by the gold pieces, stoutly maintained such to be the fact; and that Cowlson was unable to contradict him.

believed likely

From this reading While some, with a lucky sagacity, ascribed the violence done their authority to the Knight, as a leader; there were those who suspected others, of whom they would gladly be rid.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading But it was, after all, only suspicion--a suspicion, too, that pointed at various persons.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The colonists were exasperated at the breaking of the prison, justly concluding that it was not entirely the work of Indians, notwithstanding Bars, faithful to the impression made on him by the gold pieces, stoutly maintained such to be the fact; and that Cowlson was unable to contradict him.

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

From this reading Deserted at his utmost need By those his former bounty fed, On the bare earth, exposed, he lies.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading While some, with a lucky sagacity, ascribed the violence done their authority to the Knight, as a leader; there were those who suspected others, of whom they would gladly be rid.

in or at that place or location

From this reading While some, with a lucky sagacity, ascribed the violence done their authority to the Knight, as a leader; there were those who suspected others, of whom they would gladly be rid.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading While some, with a lucky sagacity, ascribed the violence done their authority to the Knight, as a leader; there were those who suspected others, of whom they would gladly be rid.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Deserted at his utmost need By those his former bounty fed, On the bare earth, exposed, he lies.

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

From this reading The colonists were exasperated at the breaking of the prison, justly concluding that it was not entirely the work of Indians, notwithstanding Bars, faithful to the impression made on him by the gold pieces, stoutly maintained such to be the fact; and that Cowlson was unable to contradict him.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading But it was, after all, only suspicion--a suspicion, too, that pointed at various persons.

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

From this reading The colonists were exasperated at the breaking of the prison, justly concluding that it was not entirely the work of Indians, notwithstanding Bars, faithful to the impression made on him by the gold pieces, stoutly maintained such to be the fact; and that Cowlson was unable to contradict him.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Deserted at his utmost need By those his former bounty fed, On the bare earth, exposed, he lies.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading But it was, after all, only suspicion--a suspicion, too, that pointed at various persons.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading While some, with a lucky sagacity, ascribed the violence done their authority to the Knight, as a leader; there were those who suspected others, of whom they would gladly be rid.

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

From this reading The colonists were exasperated at the breaking of the prison, justly concluding that it was not entirely the work of Indians, notwithstanding Bars, faithful to the impression made on him by the gold pieces, stoutly maintained such to be the fact; and that Cowlson was unable to contradict him.

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

From this reading The colonists were exasperated at the breaking of the prison, justly concluding that it was not entirely the work of Indians, notwithstanding Bars, faithful to the impression made on him by the gold pieces, stoutly maintained such to be the fact; and that Cowlson was unable to contradict him.

during the time that

From this reading While some, with a lucky sagacity, ascribed the violence done their authority to the Knight, as a leader; there were those who suspected others, of whom they would gladly be rid.

which person or people

From this reading While some, with a lucky sagacity, ascribed the violence done their authority to the Knight, as a leader; there were those who suspected others, of whom they would gladly be rid.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading While some, with a lucky sagacity, ascribed the violence done their authority to the Knight, as a leader; there were those who suspected others, of whom they would gladly be rid.

in the company of; together with

From this reading While some, with a lucky sagacity, ascribed the violence done their authority to the Knight, as a leader; there were those who suspected others, of whom they would gladly be rid.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The colonists were exasperated at the breaking of the prison, justly concluding that it was not entirely the work of Indians, notwithstanding Bars, faithful to the impression made on him by the gold pieces, stoutly maintained such to be the fact; and that Cowlson was unable to contradict him.

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

From this reading While some, with a lucky sagacity, ascribed the violence done their authority to the Knight, as a leader; there were those who suspected others, of whom they would gladly be rid.