Chapter XXI

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

From this reading On the second of October the very same men who had begun and kept up the trouble at Daviess, were found gathered around the little town of De Witt, Carroll county, under the leadership of Dr. Austin, Major Ashley, a member of the legislature, and Rev. Sashiel Woods, a Presbyterian clergyman.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Although the mob had not been able to fall upon the Saints in Daviess county at this time, they loved blood and plunder too well to remain at peace.

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From this reading MOB ATTACKS DE WITT--JOSEPH TRIES IN VAIN TO SAVE THE TOWN--MOB DRIVEN AWAY FROM ADAM-ONDI-AHMAN--APOSTLE PATTEN KILLED IN BATTLE OF CROOKED RIVER--EXTERMINATION BEGINS AT HAUN'S MILL--ALMA SMITH'S WOUND AND HIS MOTHER'S FAITH.

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From this reading MOB ATTACKS DE WITT--JOSEPH TRIES IN VAIN TO SAVE THE TOWN--MOB DRIVEN AWAY FROM ADAM-ONDI-AHMAN--APOSTLE PATTEN KILLED IN BATTLE OF CROOKED RIVER--EXTERMINATION BEGINS AT HAUN'S MILL--ALMA SMITH'S WOUND AND HIS MOTHER'S FAITH.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although the mob had not been able to fall upon the Saints in Daviess county at this time, they loved blood and plunder too well to remain at peace.

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

From this reading MOB ATTACKS DE WITT--JOSEPH TRIES IN VAIN TO SAVE THE TOWN--MOB DRIVEN AWAY FROM ADAM-ONDI-AHMAN--APOSTLE PATTEN KILLED IN BATTLE OF CROOKED RIVER--EXTERMINATION BEGINS AT HAUN'S MILL--ALMA SMITH'S WOUND AND HIS MOTHER'S FAITH.

an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform

From this reading MOB ATTACKS DE WITT--JOSEPH TRIES IN VAIN TO SAVE THE TOWN--MOB DRIVEN AWAY FROM ADAM-ONDI-AHMAN--APOSTLE PATTEN KILLED IN BATTLE OF CROOKED RIVER--EXTERMINATION BEGINS AT HAUN'S MILL--ALMA SMITH'S WOUND AND HIS MOTHER'S FAITH.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading They were armed with muskets and cannon, and opened fire upon the town.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading On the second of October the very same men who had begun and kept up the trouble at Daviess, were found gathered around the little town of De Witt, Carroll county, under the leadership of Dr. Austin, Major Ashley, a member of the legislature, and Rev. Sashiel Woods, a Presbyterian clergyman.

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From this reading On the second of October the very same men who had begun and kept up the trouble at Daviess, were found gathered around the little town of De Witt, Carroll county, under the leadership of Dr. Austin, Major Ashley, a member of the legislature, and Rev. Sashiel Woods, a Presbyterian clergyman.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MOB ATTACKS DE WITT--JOSEPH TRIES IN VAIN TO SAVE THE TOWN--MOB DRIVEN AWAY FROM ADAM-ONDI-AHMAN--APOSTLE PATTEN KILLED IN BATTLE OF CROOKED RIVER--EXTERMINATION BEGINS AT HAUN'S MILL--ALMA SMITH'S WOUND AND HIS MOTHER'S FAITH.

plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading MOB ATTACKS DE WITT--JOSEPH TRIES IN VAIN TO SAVE THE TOWN--MOB DRIVEN AWAY FROM ADAM-ONDI-AHMAN--APOSTLE PATTEN KILLED IN BATTLE OF CROOKED RIVER--EXTERMINATION BEGINS AT HAUN'S MILL--ALMA SMITH'S WOUND AND HIS MOTHER'S FAITH.

state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas

From this reading On the second of October the very same men who had begun and kept up the trouble at Daviess, were found gathered around the little town of De Witt, Carroll county, under the leadership of Dr. Austin, Major Ashley, a member of the legislature, and Rev. Sashiel Woods, a Presbyterian clergyman.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading MOB ATTACKS DE WITT--JOSEPH TRIES IN VAIN TO SAVE THE TOWN--MOB DRIVEN AWAY FROM ADAM-ONDI-AHMAN--APOSTLE PATTEN KILLED IN BATTLE OF CROOKED RIVER--EXTERMINATION BEGINS AT HAUN'S MILL--ALMA SMITH'S WOUND AND HIS MOTHER'S FAITH.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading MOB ATTACKS DE WITT--JOSEPH TRIES IN VAIN TO SAVE THE TOWN--MOB DRIVEN AWAY FROM ADAM-ONDI-AHMAN--APOSTLE PATTEN KILLED IN BATTLE OF CROOKED RIVER--EXTERMINATION BEGINS AT HAUN'S MILL--ALMA SMITH'S WOUND AND HIS MOTHER'S FAITH.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Although the mob had not been able to fall upon the Saints in Daviess county at this time, they loved blood and plunder too well to remain at peace.

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading MOB ATTACKS DE WITT--JOSEPH TRIES IN VAIN TO SAVE THE TOWN--MOB DRIVEN AWAY FROM ADAM-ONDI-AHMAN--APOSTLE PATTEN KILLED IN BATTLE OF CROOKED RIVER--EXTERMINATION BEGINS AT HAUN'S MILL--ALMA SMITH'S WOUND AND HIS MOTHER'S FAITH.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading On the second of October the very same men who had begun and kept up the trouble at Daviess, were found gathered around the little town of De Witt, Carroll county, under the leadership of Dr. Austin, Major Ashley, a member of the legislature, and Rev. Sashiel Woods, a Presbyterian clergyman.

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

From this reading Although the mob had not been able to fall upon the Saints in Daviess county at this time, they loved blood and plunder too well to remain at peace.

a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels

From this reading They were armed with muskets and cannon, and opened fire upon the town.

English author; Charles Dodgson was an Oxford don of mathematics who is remembered for the children's stories he wrote under the pen name Lewis Carroll (1832-1898)

From this reading On the second of October the very same men who had begun and kept up the trouble at Daviess, were found gathered around the little town of De Witt, Carroll county, under the leadership of Dr. Austin, Major Ashley, a member of the legislature, and Rev. Sashiel Woods, a Presbyterian clergyman.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading On the second of October the very same men who had begun and kept up the trouble at Daviess, were found gathered around the little town of De Witt, Carroll county, under the leadership of Dr. Austin, Major Ashley, a member of the legislature, and Rev. Sashiel Woods, a Presbyterian clergyman.

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

From this reading Although the mob had not been able to fall upon the Saints in Daviess county at this time, they loved blood and plunder too well to remain at peace.

having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned

From this reading MOB ATTACKS DE WITT--JOSEPH TRIES IN VAIN TO SAVE THE TOWN--MOB DRIVEN AWAY FROM ADAM-ONDI-AHMAN--APOSTLE PATTEN KILLED IN BATTLE OF CROOKED RIVER--EXTERMINATION BEGINS AT HAUN'S MILL--ALMA SMITH'S WOUND AND HIS MOTHER'S FAITH.

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From this reading Although the mob had not been able to fall upon the Saints in Daviess county at this time, they loved blood and plunder too well to remain at peace.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading MOB ATTACKS DE WITT--JOSEPH TRIES IN VAIN TO SAVE THE TOWN--MOB DRIVEN AWAY FROM ADAM-ONDI-AHMAN--APOSTLE PATTEN KILLED IN BATTLE OF CROOKED RIVER--EXTERMINATION BEGINS AT HAUN'S MILL--ALMA SMITH'S WOUND AND HIS MOTHER'S FAITH.

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From this reading On the second of October the very same men who had begun and kept up the trouble at Daviess, were found gathered around the little town of De Witt, Carroll county, under the leadership of Dr. Austin, Major Ashley, a member of the legislature, and Rev. Sashiel Woods, a Presbyterian clergyman.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading MOB ATTACKS DE WITT--JOSEPH TRIES IN VAIN TO SAVE THE TOWN--MOB DRIVEN AWAY FROM ADAM-ONDI-AHMAN--APOSTLE PATTEN KILLED IN BATTLE OF CROOKED RIVER--EXTERMINATION BEGINS AT HAUN'S MILL--ALMA SMITH'S WOUND AND HIS MOTHER'S FAITH.

complete annihilation

From this reading MOB ATTACKS DE WITT--JOSEPH TRIES IN VAIN TO SAVE THE TOWN--MOB DRIVEN AWAY FROM ADAM-ONDI-AHMAN--APOSTLE PATTEN KILLED IN BATTLE OF CROOKED RIVER--EXTERMINATION BEGINS AT HAUN'S MILL--ALMA SMITH'S WOUND AND HIS MOTHER'S FAITH.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading MOB ATTACKS DE WITT--JOSEPH TRIES IN VAIN TO SAVE THE TOWN--MOB DRIVEN AWAY FROM ADAM-ONDI-AHMAN--APOSTLE PATTEN KILLED IN BATTLE OF CROOKED RIVER--EXTERMINATION BEGINS AT HAUN'S MILL--ALMA SMITH'S WOUND AND HIS MOTHER'S FAITH.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Although the mob had not been able to fall upon the Saints in Daviess county at this time, they loved blood and plunder too well to remain at peace.

start firing a weapon

From this reading They were armed with muskets and cannon, and opened fire upon the town.

set up or found

From this reading On the second of October the very same men who had begun and kept up the trouble at Daviess, were found gathered around the little town of De Witt, Carroll county, under the leadership of Dr. Austin, Major Ashley, a member of the legislature, and Rev. Sashiel Woods, a Presbyterian clergyman.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading MOB ATTACKS DE WITT--JOSEPH TRIES IN VAIN TO SAVE THE TOWN--MOB DRIVEN AWAY FROM ADAM-ONDI-AHMAN--APOSTLE PATTEN KILLED IN BATTLE OF CROOKED RIVER--EXTERMINATION BEGINS AT HAUN'S MILL--ALMA SMITH'S WOUND AND HIS MOTHER'S FAITH.

brought together in one place

From this reading On the second of October the very same men who had begun and kept up the trouble at Daviess, were found gathered around the little town of De Witt, Carroll county, under the leadership of Dr. Austin, Major Ashley, a member of the legislature, and Rev. Sashiel Woods, a Presbyterian clergyman.

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

From this reading Although the mob had not been able to fall upon the Saints in Daviess county at this time, they loved blood and plunder too well to remain at peace.

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From this reading MOB ATTACKS DE WITT--JOSEPH TRIES IN VAIN TO SAVE THE TOWN--MOB DRIVEN AWAY FROM ADAM-ONDI-AHMAN--APOSTLE PATTEN KILLED IN BATTLE OF CROOKED RIVER--EXTERMINATION BEGINS AT HAUN'S MILL--ALMA SMITH'S WOUND AND HIS MOTHER'S FAITH.

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

From this reading MOB ATTACKS DE WITT--JOSEPH TRIES IN VAIN TO SAVE THE TOWN--MOB DRIVEN AWAY FROM ADAM-ONDI-AHMAN--APOSTLE PATTEN KILLED IN BATTLE OF CROOKED RIVER--EXTERMINATION BEGINS AT HAUN'S MILL--ALMA SMITH'S WOUND AND HIS MOTHER'S FAITH.

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

From this reading MOB ATTACKS DE WITT--JOSEPH TRIES IN VAIN TO SAVE THE TOWN--MOB DRIVEN AWAY FROM ADAM-ONDI-AHMAN--APOSTLE PATTEN KILLED IN BATTLE OF CROOKED RIVER--EXTERMINATION BEGINS AT HAUN'S MILL--ALMA SMITH'S WOUND AND HIS MOTHER'S FAITH.

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading MOB ATTACKS DE WITT--JOSEPH TRIES IN VAIN TO SAVE THE TOWN--MOB DRIVEN AWAY FROM ADAM-ONDI-AHMAN--APOSTLE PATTEN KILLED IN BATTLE OF CROOKED RIVER--EXTERMINATION BEGINS AT HAUN'S MILL--ALMA SMITH'S WOUND AND HIS MOTHER'S FAITH.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading On the second of October the very same men who had begun and kept up the trouble at Daviess, were found gathered around the little town of De Witt, Carroll county, under the leadership of Dr. Austin, Major Ashley, a member of the legislature, and Rev. Sashiel Woods, a Presbyterian clergyman.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading MOB ATTACKS DE WITT--JOSEPH TRIES IN VAIN TO SAVE THE TOWN--MOB DRIVEN AWAY FROM ADAM-ONDI-AHMAN--APOSTLE PATTEN KILLED IN BATTLE OF CROOKED RIVER--EXTERMINATION BEGINS AT HAUN'S MILL--ALMA SMITH'S WOUND AND HIS MOTHER'S FAITH.

the activity of leading

From this reading On the second of October the very same men who had begun and kept up the trouble at Daviess, were found gathered around the little town of De Witt, Carroll county, under the leadership of Dr. Austin, Major Ashley, a member of the legislature, and Rev. Sashiel Woods, a Presbyterian clergyman.

persons who make or amend or repeal laws

From this reading On the second of October the very same men who had begun and kept up the trouble at Daviess, were found gathered around the little town of De Witt, Carroll county, under the leadership of Dr. Austin, Major Ashley, a member of the legislature, and Rev. Sashiel Woods, a Presbyterian clergyman.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading On the second of October the very same men who had begun and kept up the trouble at Daviess, were found gathered around the little town of De Witt, Carroll county, under the leadership of Dr. Austin, Major Ashley, a member of the legislature, and Rev. Sashiel Woods, a Presbyterian clergyman.

held dear

From this reading Although the mob had not been able to fall upon the Saints in Daviess county at this time, they loved blood and plunder too well to remain at peace.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading On the second of October the very same men who had begun and kept up the trouble at Daviess, were found gathered around the little town of De Witt, Carroll county, under the leadership of Dr. Austin, Major Ashley, a member of the legislature, and Rev. Sashiel Woods, a Presbyterian clergyman.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading On the second of October the very same men who had begun and kept up the trouble at Daviess, were found gathered around the little town of De Witt, Carroll county, under the leadership of Dr. Austin, Major Ashley, a member of the legislature, and Rev. Sashiel Woods, a Presbyterian clergyman.

the force of workers available

From this reading On the second of October the very same men who had begun and kept up the trouble at Daviess, were found gathered around the little town of De Witt, Carroll county, under the leadership of Dr. Austin, Major Ashley, a member of the legislature, and Rev. Sashiel Woods, a Presbyterian clergyman.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading MOB ATTACKS DE WITT--JOSEPH TRIES IN VAIN TO SAVE THE TOWN--MOB DRIVEN AWAY FROM ADAM-ONDI-AHMAN--APOSTLE PATTEN KILLED IN BATTLE OF CROOKED RIVER--EXTERMINATION BEGINS AT HAUN'S MILL--ALMA SMITH'S WOUND AND HIS MOTHER'S FAITH.

a disorderly crowd of people

From this reading MOB ATTACKS DE WITT--JOSEPH TRIES IN VAIN TO SAVE THE TOWN--MOB DRIVEN AWAY FROM ADAM-ONDI-AHMAN--APOSTLE PATTEN KILLED IN BATTLE OF CROOKED RIVER--EXTERMINATION BEGINS AT HAUN'S MILL--ALMA SMITH'S WOUND AND HIS MOTHER'S FAITH.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading MOB ATTACKS DE WITT--JOSEPH TRIES IN VAIN TO SAVE THE TOWN--MOB DRIVEN AWAY FROM ADAM-ONDI-AHMAN--APOSTLE PATTEN KILLED IN BATTLE OF CROOKED RIVER--EXTERMINATION BEGINS AT HAUN'S MILL--ALMA SMITH'S WOUND AND HIS MOTHER'S FAITH.

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From this reading They were armed with muskets and cannon, and opened fire upon the town.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Although the mob had not been able to fall upon the Saints in Daviess county at this time, they loved blood and plunder too well to remain at peace.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading On the second of October the very same men who had begun and kept up the trouble at Daviess, were found gathered around the little town of De Witt, Carroll county, under the leadership of Dr. Austin, Major Ashley, a member of the legislature, and Rev. Sashiel Woods, a Presbyterian clergyman.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MOB ATTACKS DE WITT--JOSEPH TRIES IN VAIN TO SAVE THE TOWN--MOB DRIVEN AWAY FROM ADAM-ONDI-AHMAN--APOSTLE PATTEN KILLED IN BATTLE OF CROOKED RIVER--EXTERMINATION BEGINS AT HAUN'S MILL--ALMA SMITH'S WOUND AND HIS MOTHER'S FAITH.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the second of October the very same men who had begun and kept up the trouble at Daviess, were found gathered around the little town of De Witt, Carroll county, under the leadership of Dr. Austin, Major Ashley, a member of the legislature, and Rev. Sashiel Woods, a Presbyterian clergyman.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading They were armed with muskets and cannon, and opened fire upon the town.

footwear usually with wooden soles

From this reading MOB ATTACKS DE WITT--JOSEPH TRIES IN VAIN TO SAVE THE TOWN--MOB DRIVEN AWAY FROM ADAM-ONDI-AHMAN--APOSTLE PATTEN KILLED IN BATTLE OF CROOKED RIVER--EXTERMINATION BEGINS AT HAUN'S MILL--ALMA SMITH'S WOUND AND HIS MOTHER'S FAITH.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Although the mob had not been able to fall upon the Saints in Daviess county at this time, they loved blood and plunder too well to remain at peace.

Goods or treasure taken by force or theft, especially in war or banditry.

From this reading Although the mob had not been able to fall upon the Saints in Daviess county at this time, they loved blood and plunder too well to remain at peace.

a follower of Calvinism as taught in the Presbyterian Church

From this reading On the second of October the very same men who had begun and kept up the trouble at Daviess, were found gathered around the little town of De Witt, Carroll county, under the leadership of Dr. Austin, Major Ashley, a member of the legislature, and Rev. Sashiel Woods, a Presbyterian clergyman.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Although the mob had not been able to fall upon the Saints in Daviess county at this time, they loved blood and plunder too well to remain at peace.

increase the number of rotations per minute

From this reading On the second of October the very same men who had begun and kept up the trouble at Daviess, were found gathered around the little town of De Witt, Carroll county, under the leadership of Dr. Austin, Major Ashley, a member of the legislature, and Rev. Sashiel Woods, a Presbyterian clergyman.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading MOB ATTACKS DE WITT--JOSEPH TRIES IN VAIN TO SAVE THE TOWN--MOB DRIVEN AWAY FROM ADAM-ONDI-AHMAN--APOSTLE PATTEN KILLED IN BATTLE OF CROOKED RIVER--EXTERMINATION BEGINS AT HAUN'S MILL--ALMA SMITH'S WOUND AND HIS MOTHER'S FAITH.

plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading Although the mob had not been able to fall upon the Saints in Daviess county at this time, they loved blood and plunder too well to remain at peace.

Identical; not different.

From this reading On the second of October the very same men who had begun and kept up the trouble at Daviess, were found gathered around the little town of De Witt, Carroll county, under the leadership of Dr. Austin, Major Ashley, a member of the legislature, and Rev. Sashiel Woods, a Presbyterian clergyman.

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From this reading On the second of October the very same men who had begun and kept up the trouble at Daviess, were found gathered around the little town of De Witt, Carroll county, under the leadership of Dr. Austin, Major Ashley, a member of the legislature, and Rev. Sashiel Woods, a Presbyterian clergyman.

except for; apart from

From this reading MOB ATTACKS DE WITT--JOSEPH TRIES IN VAIN TO SAVE THE TOWN--MOB DRIVEN AWAY FROM ADAM-ONDI-AHMAN--APOSTLE PATTEN KILLED IN BATTLE OF CROOKED RIVER--EXTERMINATION BEGINS AT HAUN'S MILL--ALMA SMITH'S WOUND AND HIS MOTHER'S FAITH.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading On the second of October the very same men who had begun and kept up the trouble at Daviess, were found gathered around the little town of De Witt, Carroll county, under the leadership of Dr. Austin, Major Ashley, a member of the legislature, and Rev. Sashiel Woods, a Presbyterian clergyman.

possessive form of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading MOB ATTACKS DE WITT--JOSEPH TRIES IN VAIN TO SAVE THE TOWN--MOB DRIVEN AWAY FROM ADAM-ONDI-AHMAN--APOSTLE PATTEN KILLED IN BATTLE OF CROOKED RIVER--EXTERMINATION BEGINS AT HAUN'S MILL--ALMA SMITH'S WOUND AND HIS MOTHER'S FAITH.

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

From this reading MOB ATTACKS DE WITT--JOSEPH TRIES IN VAIN TO SAVE THE TOWN--MOB DRIVEN AWAY FROM ADAM-ONDI-AHMAN--APOSTLE PATTEN KILLED IN BATTLE OF CROOKED RIVER--EXTERMINATION BEGINS AT HAUN'S MILL--ALMA SMITH'S WOUND AND HIS MOTHER'S FAITH.

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

From this reading Although the mob had not been able to fall upon the Saints in Daviess county at this time, they loved blood and plunder too well to remain at peace.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Although the mob had not been able to fall upon the Saints in Daviess county at this time, they loved blood and plunder too well to remain at peace.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Although the mob had not been able to fall upon the Saints in Daviess county at this time, they loved blood and plunder too well to remain at peace.

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

From this reading MOB ATTACKS DE WITT--JOSEPH TRIES IN VAIN TO SAVE THE TOWN--MOB DRIVEN AWAY FROM ADAM-ONDI-AHMAN--APOSTLE PATTEN KILLED IN BATTLE OF CROOKED RIVER--EXTERMINATION BEGINS AT HAUN'S MILL--ALMA SMITH'S WOUND AND HIS MOTHER'S FAITH.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Although the mob had not been able to fall upon the Saints in Daviess county at this time, they loved blood and plunder too well to remain at peace.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading MOB ATTACKS DE WITT--JOSEPH TRIES IN VAIN TO SAVE THE TOWN--MOB DRIVEN AWAY FROM ADAM-ONDI-AHMAN--APOSTLE PATTEN KILLED IN BATTLE OF CROOKED RIVER--EXTERMINATION BEGINS AT HAUN'S MILL--ALMA SMITH'S WOUND AND HIS MOTHER'S FAITH.

plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading MOB ATTACKS DE WITT--JOSEPH TRIES IN VAIN TO SAVE THE TOWN--MOB DRIVEN AWAY FROM ADAM-ONDI-AHMAN--APOSTLE PATTEN KILLED IN BATTLE OF CROOKED RIVER--EXTERMINATION BEGINS AT HAUN'S MILL--ALMA SMITH'S WOUND AND HIS MOTHER'S FAITH.

a source of difficulty

From this reading On the second of October the very same men who had begun and kept up the trouble at Daviess, were found gathered around the little town of De Witt, Carroll county, under the leadership of Dr. Austin, Major Ashley, a member of the legislature, and Rev. Sashiel Woods, a Presbyterian clergyman.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading On the second of October the very same men who had begun and kept up the trouble at Daviess, were found gathered around the little town of De Witt, Carroll county, under the leadership of Dr. Austin, Major Ashley, a member of the legislature, and Rev. Sashiel Woods, a Presbyterian clergyman.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading On the second of October the very same men who had begun and kept up the trouble at Daviess, were found gathered around the little town of De Witt, Carroll county, under the leadership of Dr. Austin, Major Ashley, a member of the legislature, and Rev. Sashiel Woods, a Presbyterian clergyman.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Although the mob had not been able to fall upon the Saints in Daviess county at this time, they loved blood and plunder too well to remain at peace.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading MOB ATTACKS DE WITT--JOSEPH TRIES IN VAIN TO SAVE THE TOWN--MOB DRIVEN AWAY FROM ADAM-ONDI-AHMAN--APOSTLE PATTEN KILLED IN BATTLE OF CROOKED RIVER--EXTERMINATION BEGINS AT HAUN'S MILL--ALMA SMITH'S WOUND AND HIS MOTHER'S FAITH.

precisely as stated

From this reading On the second of October the very same men who had begun and kept up the trouble at Daviess, were found gathered around the little town of De Witt, Carroll county, under the leadership of Dr. Austin, Major Ashley, a member of the legislature, and Rev. Sashiel Woods, a Presbyterian clergyman.

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

From this reading Although the mob had not been able to fall upon the Saints in Daviess county at this time, they loved blood and plunder too well to remain at peace.

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

From this reading On the second of October the very same men who had begun and kept up the trouble at Daviess, were found gathered around the little town of De Witt, Carroll county, under the leadership of Dr. Austin, Major Ashley, a member of the legislature, and Rev. Sashiel Woods, a Presbyterian clergyman.

which person or people

From this reading On the second of October the very same men who had begun and kept up the trouble at Daviess, were found gathered around the little town of De Witt, Carroll county, under the leadership of Dr. Austin, Major Ashley, a member of the legislature, and Rev. Sashiel Woods, a Presbyterian clergyman.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They were armed with muskets and cannon, and opened fire upon the town.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MOB ATTACKS DE WITT--JOSEPH TRIES IN VAIN TO SAVE THE TOWN--MOB DRIVEN AWAY FROM ADAM-ONDI-AHMAN--APOSTLE PATTEN KILLED IN BATTLE OF CROOKED RIVER--EXTERMINATION BEGINS AT HAUN'S MILL--ALMA SMITH'S WOUND AND HIS MOTHER'S FAITH.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading On the second of October the very same men who had begun and kept up the trouble at Daviess, were found gathered around the little town of De Witt, Carroll county, under the leadership of Dr. Austin, Major Ashley, a member of the legislature, and Rev. Sashiel Woods, a Presbyterian clergyman.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading MOB ATTACKS DE WITT--JOSEPH TRIES IN VAIN TO SAVE THE TOWN--MOB DRIVEN AWAY FROM ADAM-ONDI-AHMAN--APOSTLE PATTEN KILLED IN BATTLE OF CROOKED RIVER--EXTERMINATION BEGINS AT HAUN'S MILL--ALMA SMITH'S WOUND AND HIS MOTHER'S FAITH.