Chapter X

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From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

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

From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading He vowed vengeance against the company because the train was not stopped and a reasonable opportunity given him to alight, and threatened loudly to sue the company for the damage which, he said, he would inevitably sustain through his non-delivery at his destination.

to come to rest, settle

From this reading Fortunately for my friend the attention of our fellow travellers was drawn away from him by the language, more forcible than elegant, of a man who had been carried past a small way-station at which he desired to alight, and for which he had a ticket.

(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 And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

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

From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

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

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

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

From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Fortunately for my friend the attention of our fellow travellers was drawn away from him by the language, more forcible than elegant, of a man who had been carried past a small way-station at which he desired to alight, and for which he had a ticket.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Fortunately for my friend the attention of our fellow travellers was drawn away from him by the language, more forcible than elegant, of a man who had been carried past a small way-station at which he desired to alight, and for which he had a ticket.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

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

From this reading Fortunately for my friend the attention of our fellow travellers was drawn away from him by the language, more forcible than elegant, of a man who had been carried past a small way-station at which he desired to alight, and for which he had a ticket.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

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

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

for the reason that

From this reading He vowed vengeance against the company because the train was not stopped and a reasonable opportunity given him to alight, and threatened loudly to sue the company for the damage which, he said, he would inevitably sustain through his non-delivery at his destination.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Fortunately for my friend the attention of our fellow travellers was drawn away from him by the language, more forcible than elegant, of a man who had been carried past a small way-station at which he desired to alight, and for which he had a ticket.

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From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

confined by bonds

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Fortunately for my friend the attention of our fellow travellers was drawn away from him by the language, more forcible than elegant, of a man who had been carried past a small way-station at which he desired to alight, and for which he had a ticket.

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From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

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From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading He vowed vengeance against the company because the train was not stopped and a reasonable opportunity given him to alight, and threatened loudly to sue the company for the damage which, he said, he would inevitably sustain through his non-delivery at his destination.

something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

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From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

plural of “conductor” — the person who leads a musical group

From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

document effecting a property transfer

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

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

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

the occurrence of a change for the worse

From this reading He vowed vengeance against the company because the train was not stopped and a reasonable opportunity given him to alight, and threatened loudly to sue the company for the damage which, he said, he would inevitably sustain through his non-delivery at his destination.

a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury

From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

wanted intensely

From this reading Fortunately for my friend the attention of our fellow travellers was drawn away from him by the language, more forcible than elegant, of a man who had been carried past a small way-station at which he desired to alight, and for which he had a ticket.

the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

From this reading He vowed vengeance against the company because the train was not stopped and a reasonable opportunity given him to alight, and threatened loudly to sue the company for the damage which, he said, he would inevitably sustain through his non-delivery at his destination.

command with authority

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Fortunately for my friend the attention of our fellow travellers was drawn away from him by the language, more forcible than elegant, of a man who had been carried past a small way-station at which he desired to alight, and for which he had a ticket.

(of rain) falling lightly in very small drops

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

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From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style

From this reading Fortunately for my friend the attention of our fellow travellers was drawn away from him by the language, more forcible than elegant, of a man who had been carried past a small way-station at which he desired to alight, and for which he had a ticket.

action by a landlord that compels a tenant to leave the premises (as by rendering the premises unfit for occupancy); no physical expulsion or legal process is involved

From this reading PRODUCING TICKETS, OR EVICTION.

a boy or man

From this reading Fortunately for my friend the attention of our fellow travellers was drawn away from him by the language, more forcible than elegant, of a man who had been carried past a small way-station at which he desired to alight, and for which he had a ticket.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

impelled by physical force especially against resistance

From this reading Fortunately for my friend the attention of our fellow travellers was drawn away from him by the language, more forcible than elegant, of a man who had been carried past a small way-station at which he desired to alight, and for which he had a ticket.

by good fortune

From this reading Fortunately for my friend the attention of our fellow travellers was drawn away from him by the language, more forcible than elegant, of a man who had been carried past a small way-station at which he desired to alight, and for which he had a ticket.

set up or found

From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Fortunately for my friend the attention of our fellow travellers was drawn away from him by the language, more forcible than elegant, of a man who had been carried past a small way-station at which he desired to alight, and for which he had a ticket.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Fortunately for my friend the attention of our fellow travellers was drawn away from him by the language, more forcible than elegant, of a man who had been carried past a small way-station at which he desired to alight, and for which he had a ticket.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading He vowed vengeance against the company because the train was not stopped and a reasonable opportunity given him to alight, and threatened loudly to sue the company for the damage which, he said, he would inevitably sustain through his non-delivery at his destination.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

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

From this reading Fortunately for my friend the attention of our fellow travellers was drawn away from him by the language, more forcible than elegant, of a man who had been carried past a small way-station at which he desired to alight, and for which he had a ticket.

a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

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

From this reading Fortunately for my friend the attention of our fellow travellers was drawn away from him by the language, more forcible than elegant, of a man who had been carried past a small way-station at which he desired to alight, and for which he had a ticket.

to a considerable degree

From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

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

From this reading Fortunately for my friend the attention of our fellow travellers was drawn away from him by the language, more forcible than elegant, of a man who had been carried past a small way-station at which he desired to alight, and for which he had a ticket.

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

From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

notable English cricketer (1882-1963)

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

toward home

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

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

From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

an inconvenient discomfort

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading He vowed vengeance against the company because the train was not stopped and a reasonable opportunity given him to alight, and threatened loudly to sue the company for the damage which, he said, he would inevitably sustain through his non-delivery at his destination.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump

From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

plural of “junction” — the place where two or more things come together

From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

plural of “juvenile” — a young person, not fully developed

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading Fortunately for my friend the attention of our fellow travellers was drawn away from him by the language, more forcible than elegant, of a man who had been carried past a small way-station at which he desired to alight, and for which he had a ticket.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

something that is lost

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

with relatively high volume

From this reading He vowed vengeance against the company because the train was not stopped and a reasonable opportunity given him to alight, and threatened loudly to sue the company for the damage which, he said, he would inevitably sustain through his non-delivery at his destination.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

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

From this reading Fortunately for my friend the attention of our fellow travellers was drawn away from him by the language, more forcible than elegant, of a man who had been carried past a small way-station at which he desired to alight, and for which he had a ticket.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

a particular point in time

From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Fortunately for my friend the attention of our fellow travellers was drawn away from him by the language, more forcible than elegant, of a man who had been carried past a small way-station at which he desired to alight, and for which he had a ticket.

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From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Fortunately for my friend the attention of our fellow travellers was drawn away from him by the language, more forcible than elegant, of a man who had been carried past a small way-station at which he desired to alight, and for which he had a ticket.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

not any; not one

From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

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From this reading He vowed vengeance against the company because the train was not stopped and a reasonable opportunity given him to alight, and threatened loudly to sue the company for the damage which, he said, he would inevitably sustain through his non-delivery at his destination.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He vowed vengeance against the company because the train was not stopped and a reasonable opportunity given him to alight, and threatened loudly to sue the company for the damage which, he said, he would inevitably sustain through his non-delivery at his destination.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

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

From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

on one occasion

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading He vowed vengeance against the company because the train was not stopped and a reasonable opportunity given him to alight, and threatened loudly to sue the company for the damage which, he said, he would inevitably sustain through his non-delivery at his destination.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading PRODUCING TICKETS, OR EVICTION.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Fortunately for my friend the attention of our fellow travellers was drawn away from him by the language, more forcible than elegant, of a man who had been carried past a small way-station at which he desired to alight, and for which he had a ticket.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading PRODUCING TICKETS, OR EVICTION.

with low volume

From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading He vowed vengeance against the company because the train was not stopped and a reasonable opportunity given him to alight, and threatened loudly to sue the company for the damage which, he said, he would inevitably sustain through his non-delivery at his destination.

returning to health after illness or debility

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He vowed vengeance against the company because the train was not stopped and a reasonable opportunity given him to alight, and threatened loudly to sue the company for the damage which, he said, he would inevitably sustain through his non-delivery at his destination.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

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

From this reading Fortunately for my friend the attention of our fellow travellers was drawn away from him by the language, more forcible than elegant, of a man who had been carried past a small way-station at which he desired to alight, and for which he had a ticket.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

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

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading He vowed vengeance against the company because the train was not stopped and a reasonable opportunity given him to alight, and threatened loudly to sue the company for the damage which, he said, he would inevitably sustain through his non-delivery at his destination.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against

From this reading He vowed vengeance against the company because the train was not stopped and a reasonable opportunity given him to alight, and threatened loudly to sue the company for the damage which, he said, he would inevitably sustain through his non-delivery at his destination.

lengthen or extend in duration or space

From this reading He vowed vengeance against the company because the train was not stopped and a reasonable opportunity given him to alight, and threatened loudly to sue the company for the damage which, he said, he would inevitably sustain through his non-delivery at his destination.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Fortunately for my friend the attention of our fellow travellers was drawn away from him by the language, more forcible than elegant, of a man who had been carried past a small way-station at which he desired to alight, and for which he had a ticket.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

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

From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

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

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading He vowed vengeance against the company because the train was not stopped and a reasonable opportunity given him to alight, and threatened loudly to sue the company for the damage which, he said, he would inevitably sustain through his non-delivery at his destination.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He vowed vengeance against the company because the train was not stopped and a reasonable opportunity given him to alight, and threatened loudly to sue the company for the damage which, he said, he would inevitably sustain through his non-delivery at his destination.

a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

From this reading Fortunately for my friend the attention of our fellow travellers was drawn away from him by the language, more forcible than elegant, of a man who had been carried past a small way-station at which he desired to alight, and for which he had a ticket.

plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

From this reading PRODUCING TICKETS, OR EVICTION.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

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

From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

create by training and teaching

From this reading He vowed vengeance against the company because the train was not stopped and a reasonable opportunity given him to alight, and threatened loudly to sue the company for the damage which, he said, he would inevitably sustain through his non-delivery at his destination.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading Fortunately for my friend the attention of our fellow travellers was drawn away from him by the language, more forcible than elegant, of a man who had been carried past a small way-station at which he desired to alight, and for which he had a ticket.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading He vowed vengeance against the company because the train was not stopped and a reasonable opportunity given him to alight, and threatened loudly to sue the company for the damage which, he said, he would inevitably sustain through his non-delivery at his destination.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

past form of “vow” — make a vow; promise

From this reading He vowed vengeance against the company because the train was not stopped and a reasonable opportunity given him to alight, and threatened loudly to sue the company for the damage which, he said, he would inevitably sustain through his non-delivery at his destination.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

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

From this reading Fortunately for my friend the attention of our fellow travellers was drawn away from him by the language, more forcible than elegant, of a man who had been carried past a small way-station at which he desired to alight, and for which he had a ticket.

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From this reading Fortunately for my friend the attention of our fellow travellers was drawn away from him by the language, more forcible than elegant, of a man who had been carried past a small way-station at which he desired to alight, and for which he had a ticket.

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

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

in or at the place that

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

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

From this reading Fortunately for my friend the attention of our fellow travellers was drawn away from him by the language, more forcible than elegant, of a man who had been carried past a small way-station at which he desired to alight, and for which he had a ticket.

which person or people

From this reading Fortunately for my friend the attention of our fellow travellers was drawn away from him by the language, more forcible than elegant, of a man who had been carried past a small way-station at which he desired to alight, and for which he had a ticket.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

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

From this reading He vowed vengeance against the company because the train was not stopped and a reasonable opportunity given him to alight, and threatened loudly to sue the company for the damage which, he said, he would inevitably sustain through his non-delivery at his destination.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.

having no legally established claim

From this reading Carried past.--Jumping off.--Junctions.--Cave Canem.--Conductors refusing Change.--Fighting in the Cars.--Conduct of Passengers.--Ladies’ Car.--Turned out in the Dark.--No Seats.--Colored Persons.--Tickets lost and found too late.--Conductor’s Conduct.--Damages for Wrongful Ejectment.--Go quietly.--Companies heavily Mulcted.--By-law as to producing Tickets.--A Lover, his Mark.--Getting off for a Moment.

but in spite of that

From this reading And no doubt he would be successful, judging from authorities, in recovering compensation for the inconvenience, loss of time, and the labor of travelling back to the haven where he would be, because these are the direct consequences of the wrong done him.[349] One Hobbs, and Betsy his wife, with two juveniles, once took a midnight train homeward bound; they were landed, however, at another village, some miles off from their house; it was so late that they could neither get a conveyance, nor yet accommodation at an inn, and so all had to walk home through a drizzling rain.