used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading People in “society” find it excessively difficult to believe in anything like an organized opposition to the authorities of a government.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading They are so accustomed to hear of street assemblages being scattered by a few soldiers, mobs routed by a handful of mounted policemen, that they are slow to imagine how any formidable movement can take its rise in such a source.
in actual fact
From this reading So little impression had Merl's gloomy forebodings made upon Captain Martin, that he actually forgot everything that this shrewd gentleman predicted, and only partially recalled them when the conversation the next morning at the Club turned on the disturbed state of the capital.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading People in “society” find it excessively difficult to believe in anything like an organized opposition to the authorities of a government.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So little impression had Merl's gloomy forebodings made upon Captain Martin, that he actually forgot everything that this shrewd gentleman predicted, and only partially recalled them when the conversation the next morning at the Club turned on the disturbed state of the capital.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They are so accustomed to hear of street assemblages being scattered by a few soldiers, mobs routed by a handful of mounted policemen, that they are slow to imagine how any formidable movement can take its rise in such a source.
any thing at all
From this reading People in “society” find it excessively difficult to believe in anything like an organized opposition to the authorities of a government.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are so accustomed to hear of street assemblages being scattered by a few soldiers, mobs routed by a handful of mounted policemen, that they are slow to imagine how any formidable movement can take its rise in such a source.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading But the maladies of states, like those of the human frame, are often mere trifles in their origin; chance, and the concurrence of events swell their importance, till they assume an aspect of perhaps greater menace than they deserve.
assemblages
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From this reading They are so accustomed to hear of street assemblages being scattered by a few soldiers, mobs routed by a handful of mounted policemen, that they are slow to imagine how any formidable movement can take its rise in such a source.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading But the maladies of states, like those of the human frame, are often mere trifles in their origin; chance, and the concurrence of events swell their importance, till they assume an aspect of perhaps greater menace than they deserve.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So little impression had Merl's gloomy forebodings made upon Captain Martin, that he actually forgot everything that this shrewd gentleman predicted, and only partially recalled them when the conversation the next morning at the Club turned on the disturbed state of the capital.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading People in “society” find it excessively difficult to believe in anything like an organized opposition to the authorities of a government.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading They are so accustomed to hear of street assemblages being scattered by a few soldiers, mobs routed by a handful of mounted policemen, that they are slow to imagine how any formidable movement can take its rise in such a source.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading People in “society” find it excessively difficult to believe in anything like an organized opposition to the authorities of a government.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the maladies of states, like those of the human frame, are often mere trifles in their origin; chance, and the concurrence of events swell their importance, till they assume an aspect of perhaps greater menace than they deserve.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They are so accustomed to hear of street assemblages being scattered by a few soldiers, mobs routed by a handful of mounted policemen, that they are slow to imagine how any formidable movement can take its rise in such a source.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading They are so accustomed to hear of street assemblages being scattered by a few soldiers, mobs routed by a handful of mounted policemen, that they are slow to imagine how any formidable movement can take its rise in such a source.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading So little impression had Merl's gloomy forebodings made upon Captain Martin, that he actually forgot everything that this shrewd gentleman predicted, and only partially recalled them when the conversation the next morning at the Club turned on the disturbed state of the capital.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading So little impression had Merl's gloomy forebodings made upon Captain Martin, that he actually forgot everything that this shrewd gentleman predicted, and only partially recalled them when the conversation the next morning at the Club turned on the disturbed state of the capital.
an occurrence of something
From this reading This is essentially the case in revolutionary struggles, where, at the outset, none ever contemplates the extent to which the mischief may reach.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading But the maladies of states, like those of the human frame, are often mere trifles in their origin; chance, and the concurrence of events swell their importance, till they assume an aspect of perhaps greater menace than they deserve.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading So little impression had Merl's gloomy forebodings made upon Captain Martin, that he actually forgot everything that this shrewd gentleman predicted, and only partially recalled them when the conversation the next morning at the Club turned on the disturbed state of the capital.
concurrencenounUS /kənˈkɜːrəns/
agreement of results or opinions
From this reading But the maladies of states, like those of the human frame, are often mere trifles in their origin; chance, and the concurrence of events swell their importance, till they assume an aspect of perhaps greater menace than they deserve.
contemplatesverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪts/
third-person singular of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading This is essentially the case in revolutionary struggles, where, at the outset, none ever contemplates the extent to which the mischief may reach.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading So little impression had Merl's gloomy forebodings made upon Captain Martin, that he actually forgot everything that this shrewd gentleman predicted, and only partially recalled them when the conversation the next morning at the Club turned on the disturbed state of the capital.
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading But the maladies of states, like those of the human frame, are often mere trifles in their origin; chance, and the concurrence of events swell their importance, till they assume an aspect of perhaps greater menace than they deserve.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading People in “society” find it excessively difficult to believe in anything like an organized opposition to the authorities of a government.
having the place or position changed
From this reading So little impression had Merl's gloomy forebodings made upon Captain Martin, that he actually forgot everything that this shrewd gentleman predicted, and only partially recalled them when the conversation the next morning at the Club turned on the disturbed state of the capital.
essentiallyadverbUS /eˈsenʃəli/
in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
From this reading This is essentially the case in revolutionary struggles, where, at the outset, none ever contemplates the extent to which the mischief may reach.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading But the maladies of states, like those of the human frame, are often mere trifles in their origin; chance, and the concurrence of events swell their importance, till they assume an aspect of perhaps greater menace than they deserve.
at any time
From this reading This is essentially the case in revolutionary struggles, where, at the outset, none ever contemplates the extent to which the mischief may reach.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading So little impression had Merl's gloomy forebodings made upon Captain Martin, that he actually forgot everything that this shrewd gentleman predicted, and only partially recalled them when the conversation the next morning at the Club turned on the disturbed state of the capital.
excessivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈsesɪvli/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading People in “society” find it excessively difficult to believe in anything like an organized opposition to the authorities of a government.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading This is essentially the case in revolutionary struggles, where, at the outset, none ever contemplates the extent to which the mischief may reach.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading They are so accustomed to hear of street assemblages being scattered by a few soldiers, mobs routed by a handful of mounted policemen, that they are slow to imagine how any formidable movement can take its rise in such a source.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading People in “society” find it excessively difficult to believe in anything like an organized opposition to the authorities of a government.
forebodings
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From this reading So little impression had Merl's gloomy forebodings made upon Captain Martin, that he actually forgot everything that this shrewd gentleman predicted, and only partially recalled them when the conversation the next morning at the Club turned on the disturbed state of the capital.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading So little impression had Merl's gloomy forebodings made upon Captain Martin, that he actually forgot everything that this shrewd gentleman predicted, and only partially recalled them when the conversation the next morning at the Club turned on the disturbed state of the capital.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading They are so accustomed to hear of street assemblages being scattered by a few soldiers, mobs routed by a handful of mounted policemen, that they are slow to imagine how any formidable movement can take its rise in such a source.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading But the maladies of states, like those of the human frame, are often mere trifles in their origin; chance, and the concurrence of events swell their importance, till they assume an aspect of perhaps greater menace than they deserve.
a man of refinement
From this reading So little impression had Merl's gloomy forebodings made upon Captain Martin, that he actually forgot everything that this shrewd gentleman predicted, and only partially recalled them when the conversation the next morning at the Club turned on the disturbed state of the capital.
depressingly dark
From this reading So little impression had Merl's gloomy forebodings made upon Captain Martin, that he actually forgot everything that this shrewd gentleman predicted, and only partially recalled them when the conversation the next morning at the Club turned on the disturbed state of the capital.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading People in “society” find it excessively difficult to believe in anything like an organized opposition to the authorities of a government.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading But the maladies of states, like those of the human frame, are often mere trifles in their origin; chance, and the concurrence of events swell their importance, till they assume an aspect of perhaps greater menace than they deserve.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So little impression had Merl's gloomy forebodings made upon Captain Martin, that he actually forgot everything that this shrewd gentleman predicted, and only partially recalled them when the conversation the next morning at the Club turned on the disturbed state of the capital.
handfulnounUS /ˈhændfʊl/
a small number or amount
From this reading They are so accustomed to hear of street assemblages being scattered by a few soldiers, mobs routed by a handful of mounted policemen, that they are slow to imagine how any formidable movement can take its rise in such a source.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So little impression had Merl's gloomy forebodings made upon Captain Martin, that he actually forgot everything that this shrewd gentleman predicted, and only partially recalled them when the conversation the next morning at the Club turned on the disturbed state of the capital.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading They are so accustomed to hear of street assemblages being scattered by a few soldiers, mobs routed by a handful of mounted policemen, that they are slow to imagine how any formidable movement can take its rise in such a source.
how
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From this reading They are so accustomed to hear of street assemblages being scattered by a few soldiers, mobs routed by a handful of mounted policemen, that they are slow to imagine how any formidable movement can take its rise in such a source.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading But the maladies of states, like those of the human frame, are often mere trifles in their origin; chance, and the concurrence of events swell their importance, till they assume an aspect of perhaps greater menace than they deserve.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading They are so accustomed to hear of street assemblages being scattered by a few soldiers, mobs routed by a handful of mounted policemen, that they are slow to imagine how any formidable movement can take its rise in such a source.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading But the maladies of states, like those of the human frame, are often mere trifles in their origin; chance, and the concurrence of events swell their importance, till they assume an aspect of perhaps greater menace than they deserve.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading So little impression had Merl's gloomy forebodings made upon Captain Martin, that he actually forgot everything that this shrewd gentleman predicted, and only partially recalled them when the conversation the next morning at the Club turned on the disturbed state of the capital.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading People in “society” find it excessively difficult to believe in anything like an organized opposition to the authorities of a government.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is essentially the case in revolutionary struggles, where, at the outset, none ever contemplates the extent to which the mischief may reach.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading People in “society” find it excessively difficult to believe in anything like an organized opposition to the authorities of a government.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading They are so accustomed to hear of street assemblages being scattered by a few soldiers, mobs routed by a handful of mounted policemen, that they are slow to imagine how any formidable movement can take its rise in such a source.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading People in “society” find it excessively difficult to believe in anything like an organized opposition to the authorities of a government.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So little impression had Merl's gloomy forebodings made upon Captain Martin, that he actually forgot everything that this shrewd gentleman predicted, and only partially recalled them when the conversation the next morning at the Club turned on the disturbed state of the capital.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading So little impression had Merl's gloomy forebodings made upon Captain Martin, that he actually forgot everything that this shrewd gentleman predicted, and only partially recalled them when the conversation the next morning at the Club turned on the disturbed state of the capital.
maladiesnounUS /ˈmælədiz/
plural of “malady” — any unwholesome or desperate condition
From this reading But the maladies of states, like those of the human frame, are often mere trifles in their origin; chance, and the concurrence of events swell their importance, till they assume an aspect of perhaps greater menace than they deserve.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading So little impression had Merl's gloomy forebodings made upon Captain Martin, that he actually forgot everything that this shrewd gentleman predicted, and only partially recalled them when the conversation the next morning at the Club turned on the disturbed state of the capital.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading This is essentially the case in revolutionary struggles, where, at the outset, none ever contemplates the extent to which the mischief may reach.
menaceverbUS /ˈmenəs/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading But the maladies of states, like those of the human frame, are often mere trifles in their origin; chance, and the concurrence of events swell their importance, till they assume an aspect of perhaps greater menace than they deserve.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading But the maladies of states, like those of the human frame, are often mere trifles in their origin; chance, and the concurrence of events swell their importance, till they assume an aspect of perhaps greater menace than they deserve.
Merl's
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From this reading So little impression had Merl's gloomy forebodings made upon Captain Martin, that he actually forgot everything that this shrewd gentleman predicted, and only partially recalled them when the conversation the next morning at the Club turned on the disturbed state of the capital.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading This is essentially the case in revolutionary struggles, where, at the outset, none ever contemplates the extent to which the mischief may reach.
mobsnounUS /mɑːbz/
plural of “mob” — a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading They are so accustomed to hear of street assemblages being scattered by a few soldiers, mobs routed by a handful of mounted policemen, that they are slow to imagine how any formidable movement can take its rise in such a source.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading So little impression had Merl's gloomy forebodings made upon Captain Martin, that he actually forgot everything that this shrewd gentleman predicted, and only partially recalled them when the conversation the next morning at the Club turned on the disturbed state of the capital.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading They are so accustomed to hear of street assemblages being scattered by a few soldiers, mobs routed by a handful of mounted policemen, that they are slow to imagine how any formidable movement can take its rise in such a source.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading They are so accustomed to hear of street assemblages being scattered by a few soldiers, mobs routed by a handful of mounted policemen, that they are slow to imagine how any formidable movement can take its rise in such a source.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading So little impression had Merl's gloomy forebodings made upon Captain Martin, that he actually forgot everything that this shrewd gentleman predicted, and only partially recalled them when the conversation the next morning at the Club turned on the disturbed state of the capital.
not one, and not any
From this reading This is essentially the case in revolutionary struggles, where, at the outset, none ever contemplates the extent to which the mischief may reach.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So little impression had Merl's gloomy forebodings made upon Captain Martin, that he actually forgot everything that this shrewd gentleman predicted, and only partially recalled them when the conversation the next morning at the Club turned on the disturbed state of the capital.
many times at short intervals
From this reading But the maladies of states, like those of the human frame, are often mere trifles in their origin; chance, and the concurrence of events swell their importance, till they assume an aspect of perhaps greater menace than they deserve.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So little impression had Merl's gloomy forebodings made upon Captain Martin, that he actually forgot everything that this shrewd gentleman predicted, and only partially recalled them when the conversation the next morning at the Club turned on the disturbed state of the capital.
and nothing more
From this reading So little impression had Merl's gloomy forebodings made upon Captain Martin, that he actually forgot everything that this shrewd gentleman predicted, and only partially recalled them when the conversation the next morning at the Club turned on the disturbed state of the capital.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading People in “society” find it excessively difficult to believe in anything like an organized opposition to the authorities of a government.
organizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale
From this reading People in “society” find it excessively difficult to believe in anything like an organized opposition to the authorities of a government.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading But the maladies of states, like those of the human frame, are often mere trifles in their origin; chance, and the concurrence of events swell their importance, till they assume an aspect of perhaps greater menace than they deserve.
outsetnounUS /ˈaʊtset/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading This is essentially the case in revolutionary struggles, where, at the outset, none ever contemplates the extent to which the mischief may reach.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading So little impression had Merl's gloomy forebodings made upon Captain Martin, that he actually forgot everything that this shrewd gentleman predicted, and only partially recalled them when the conversation the next morning at the Club turned on the disturbed state of the capital.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People in “society” find it excessively difficult to believe in anything like an organized opposition to the authorities of a government.
by chance
From this reading But the maladies of states, like those of the human frame, are often mere trifles in their origin; chance, and the concurrence of events swell their importance, till they assume an aspect of perhaps greater menace than they deserve.
policemennounUS /pəˈliːsmɪn/
plural of “policeman” — a member of a police force
From this reading They are so accustomed to hear of street assemblages being scattered by a few soldiers, mobs routed by a handful of mounted policemen, that they are slow to imagine how any formidable movement can take its rise in such a source.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading So little impression had Merl's gloomy forebodings made upon Captain Martin, that he actually forgot everything that this shrewd gentleman predicted, and only partially recalled them when the conversation the next morning at the Club turned on the disturbed state of the capital.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading This is essentially the case in revolutionary struggles, where, at the outset, none ever contemplates the extent to which the mischief may reach.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading So little impression had Merl's gloomy forebodings made upon Captain Martin, that he actually forgot everything that this shrewd gentleman predicted, and only partially recalled them when the conversation the next morning at the Club turned on the disturbed state of the capital.
revolutionaryadjectiveUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃəneri/
markedly new or introducing radical change
From this reading This is essentially the case in revolutionary struggles, where, at the outset, none ever contemplates the extent to which the mischief may reach.
move upward
From this reading They are so accustomed to hear of street assemblages being scattered by a few soldiers, mobs routed by a handful of mounted policemen, that they are slow to imagine how any formidable movement can take its rise in such a source.
routedverbUS /ˈruːtɪd/
past form of “route” — send documents or materials to appropriate destinations
From this reading They are so accustomed to hear of street assemblages being scattered by a few soldiers, mobs routed by a handful of mounted policemen, that they are slow to imagine how any formidable movement can take its rise in such a source.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading They are so accustomed to hear of street assemblages being scattered by a few soldiers, mobs routed by a handful of mounted policemen, that they are slow to imagine how any formidable movement can take its rise in such a source.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading So little impression had Merl's gloomy forebodings made upon Captain Martin, that he actually forgot everything that this shrewd gentleman predicted, and only partially recalled them when the conversation the next morning at the Club turned on the disturbed state of the capital.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading They are so accustomed to hear of street assemblages being scattered by a few soldiers, mobs routed by a handful of mounted policemen, that they are slow to imagine how any formidable movement can take its rise in such a source.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So little impression had Merl's gloomy forebodings made upon Captain Martin, that he actually forgot everything that this shrewd gentleman predicted, and only partially recalled them when the conversation the next morning at the Club turned on the disturbed state of the capital.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading People in “society” find it excessively difficult to believe in anything like an organized opposition to the authorities of a government.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading They are so accustomed to hear of street assemblages being scattered by a few soldiers, mobs routed by a handful of mounted policemen, that they are slow to imagine how any formidable movement can take its rise in such a source.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading They are so accustomed to hear of street assemblages being scattered by a few soldiers, mobs routed by a handful of mounted policemen, that they are slow to imagine how any formidable movement can take its rise in such a source.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading So little impression had Merl's gloomy forebodings made upon Captain Martin, that he actually forgot everything that this shrewd gentleman predicted, and only partially recalled them when the conversation the next morning at the Club turned on the disturbed state of the capital.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading But the maladies of states, like those of the human frame, are often mere trifles in their origin; chance, and the concurrence of events swell their importance, till they assume an aspect of perhaps greater menace than they deserve.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading They are so accustomed to hear of street assemblages being scattered by a few soldiers, mobs routed by a handful of mounted policemen, that they are slow to imagine how any formidable movement can take its rise in such a source.
strugglesnounUS /ˈstrʌɡəlz/
plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something
From this reading This is essentially the case in revolutionary struggles, where, at the outset, none ever contemplates the extent to which the mischief may reach.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading They are so accustomed to hear of street assemblages being scattered by a few soldiers, mobs routed by a handful of mounted policemen, that they are slow to imagine how any formidable movement can take its rise in such a source.
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading But the maladies of states, like those of the human frame, are often mere trifles in their origin; chance, and the concurrence of events swell their importance, till they assume an aspect of perhaps greater menace than they deserve.
carry out
From this reading They are so accustomed to hear of street assemblages being scattered by a few soldiers, mobs routed by a handful of mounted policemen, that they are slow to imagine how any formidable movement can take its rise in such a source.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But the maladies of states, like those of the human frame, are often mere trifles in their origin; chance, and the concurrence of events swell their importance, till they assume an aspect of perhaps greater menace than they deserve.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So little impression had Merl's gloomy forebodings made upon Captain Martin, that he actually forgot everything that this shrewd gentleman predicted, and only partially recalled them when the conversation the next morning at the Club turned on the disturbed state of the capital.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So little impression had Merl's gloomy forebodings made upon Captain Martin, that he actually forgot everything that this shrewd gentleman predicted, and only partially recalled them when the conversation the next morning at the Club turned on the disturbed state of the capital.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But the maladies of states, like those of the human frame, are often mere trifles in their origin; chance, and the concurrence of events swell their importance, till they assume an aspect of perhaps greater menace than they deserve.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading So little impression had Merl's gloomy forebodings made upon Captain Martin, that he actually forgot everything that this shrewd gentleman predicted, and only partially recalled them when the conversation the next morning at the Club turned on the disturbed state of the capital.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are so accustomed to hear of street assemblages being scattered by a few soldiers, mobs routed by a handful of mounted policemen, that they are slow to imagine how any formidable movement can take its rise in such a source.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading So little impression had Merl's gloomy forebodings made upon Captain Martin, that he actually forgot everything that this shrewd gentleman predicted, and only partially recalled them when the conversation the next morning at the Club turned on the disturbed state of the capital.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But the maladies of states, like those of the human frame, are often mere trifles in their origin; chance, and the concurrence of events swell their importance, till they assume an aspect of perhaps greater menace than they deserve.
up to a particular time
From this reading But the maladies of states, like those of the human frame, are often mere trifles in their origin; chance, and the concurrence of events swell their importance, till they assume an aspect of perhaps greater menace than they deserve.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading People in “society” find it excessively difficult to believe in anything like an organized opposition to the authorities of a government.
triflesnounUS /ˈtraɪfəlz/
plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading But the maladies of states, like those of the human frame, are often mere trifles in their origin; chance, and the concurrence of events swell their importance, till they assume an aspect of perhaps greater menace than they deserve.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading So little impression had Merl's gloomy forebodings made upon Captain Martin, that he actually forgot everything that this shrewd gentleman predicted, and only partially recalled them when the conversation the next morning at the Club turned on the disturbed state of the capital.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading So little impression had Merl's gloomy forebodings made upon Captain Martin, that he actually forgot everything that this shrewd gentleman predicted, and only partially recalled them when the conversation the next morning at the Club turned on the disturbed state of the capital.
at the time that
From this reading So little impression had Merl's gloomy forebodings made upon Captain Martin, that he actually forgot everything that this shrewd gentleman predicted, and only partially recalled them when the conversation the next morning at the Club turned on the disturbed state of the capital.
in or at the place that
From this reading This is essentially the case in revolutionary struggles, where, at the outset, none ever contemplates the extent to which the mischief may reach.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This is essentially the case in revolutionary struggles, where, at the outset, none ever contemplates the extent to which the mischief may reach.
