Chapter IX · Union Sentiment Developing

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

From this reading In short, the quality appears to be a sentiment rather than a motive in its character, and moves us to inspire others rather oftener than it inspires us to move ourselves.

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

From this reading Ordinary patriotism in practice, as far as I have been able to observe it, is equivalent, in general aspect and result, to an irresistible force in contact with an immovable body, those who are chiefly carried away with it metaphorically being the last to yield to its impulsion personally.

a reformer who favors abolishing slavery

From this reading None could be more ready to repudiate all their Northern debts than was Mr. ORDETH to repudiate his, and his deadly hatred of the Abolitionist was only equaled by that of a New England man owning a colored drayman, and living next door to him.

(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 None could be more ready to repudiate all their Northern debts than was Mr. ORDETH to repudiate his, and his deadly hatred of the Abolitionist was only equaled by that of a New England man owning a colored drayman, and living next door to him.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading If some modern BURTON would supply the world with an Anatomy of Patriotism, _mon ami_, I am inclined to believe that his first discovery in the process of dissection would be, that the modern quality of that name is essentially lacking in the anatomical composite of back-bone.

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From this reading If some modern BURTON would supply the world with an Anatomy of Patriotism, _mon ami_, I am inclined to believe that his first discovery in the process of dissection would be, that the modern quality of that name is essentially lacking in the anatomical composite of back-bone.

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

From this reading If some modern BURTON would supply the world with an Anatomy of Patriotism, _mon ami_, I am inclined to believe that his first discovery in the process of dissection would be, that the modern quality of that name is essentially lacking in the anatomical composite of back-bone.

of or relating to the structure of the body

From this reading If some modern BURTON would supply the world with an Anatomy of Patriotism, _mon ami_, I am inclined to believe that his first discovery in the process of dissection would be, that the modern quality of that name is essentially lacking in the anatomical composite of back-bone.

the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals

From this reading If some modern BURTON would supply the world with an Anatomy of Patriotism, _mon ami_, I am inclined to believe that his first discovery in the process of dissection would be, that the modern quality of that name is essentially lacking in the anatomical composite of back-bone.

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

From this reading Ordinary patriotism in practice, as far as I have been able to observe it, is equivalent, in general aspect and result, to an irresistible force in contact with an immovable body, those who are chiefly carried away with it metaphorically being the last to yield to its impulsion personally.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading In short, the quality appears to be a sentiment rather than a motive in its character, and moves us to inspire others rather oftener than it inspires us to move ourselves.

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

From this reading Ordinary patriotism in practice, as far as I have been able to observe it, is equivalent, in general aspect and result, to an irresistible force in contact with an immovable body, those who are chiefly carried away with it metaphorically being the last to yield to its impulsion personally.

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

From this reading Ordinary patriotism in practice, as far as I have been able to observe it, is equivalent, in general aspect and result, to an irresistible force in contact with an immovable body, those who are chiefly carried away with it metaphorically being the last to yield to its impulsion personally.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading Ordinary patriotism in practice, as far as I have been able to observe it, is equivalent, in general aspect and result, to an irresistible force in contact with an immovable body, those who are chiefly carried away with it metaphorically being the last to yield to its impulsion personally.

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

From this reading Ordinary patriotism in practice, as far as I have been able to observe it, is equivalent, in general aspect and result, to an irresistible force in contact with an immovable body, those who are chiefly carried away with it metaphorically being the last to yield to its impulsion personally.

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From this reading If some modern BURTON would supply the world with an Anatomy of Patriotism, _mon ami_, I am inclined to believe that his first discovery in the process of dissection would be, that the modern quality of that name is essentially lacking in the anatomical composite of back-bone.

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

From this reading If some modern BURTON would supply the world with an Anatomy of Patriotism, _mon ami_, I am inclined to believe that his first discovery in the process of dissection would be, that the modern quality of that name is essentially lacking in the anatomical composite of back-bone.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Ordinary patriotism in practice, as far as I have been able to observe it, is equivalent, in general aspect and result, to an irresistible force in contact with an immovable body, those who are chiefly carried away with it metaphorically being the last to yield to its impulsion personally.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Ordinary patriotism in practice, as far as I have been able to observe it, is equivalent, in general aspect and result, to an irresistible force in contact with an immovable body, those who are chiefly carried away with it metaphorically being the last to yield to its impulsion personally.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading If some modern BURTON would supply the world with an Anatomy of Patriotism, _mon ami_, I am inclined to believe that his first discovery in the process of dissection would be, that the modern quality of that name is essentially lacking in the anatomical composite of back-bone.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Ordinary patriotism in practice, as far as I have been able to observe it, is equivalent, in general aspect and result, to an irresistible force in contact with an immovable body, those who are chiefly carried away with it metaphorically being the last to yield to its impulsion personally.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading Mr. VICTOR E. ORDETH was a patriot in the conventional sense of the term, and when the Southern heart was first fired he took a very large ember to his own bosom.

English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)

From this reading If some modern BURTON would supply the world with an Anatomy of Patriotism, _mon ami_, I am inclined to believe that his first discovery in the process of dissection would be, that the modern quality of that name is essentially lacking in the anatomical composite of back-bone.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading None could be more ready to repudiate all their Northern debts than was Mr. ORDETH to repudiate his, and his deadly hatred of the Abolitionist was only equaled by that of a New England man owning a colored drayman, and living next door to him.

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

From this reading Ordinary patriotism in practice, as far as I have been able to observe it, is equivalent, in general aspect and result, to an irresistible force in contact with an immovable body, those who are chiefly carried away with it metaphorically being the last to yield to its impulsion personally.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading In short, the quality appears to be a sentiment rather than a motive in its character, and moves us to inspire others rather oftener than it inspires us to move ourselves.

for the most part

From this reading Ordinary patriotism in practice, as far as I have been able to observe it, is equivalent, in general aspect and result, to an irresistible force in contact with an immovable body, those who are chiefly carried away with it metaphorically being the last to yield to its impulsion personally.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading None could be more ready to repudiate all their Northern debts than was Mr. ORDETH to repudiate his, and his deadly hatred of the Abolitionist was only equaled by that of a New England man owning a colored drayman, and living next door to him.

a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts

From this reading If some modern BURTON would supply the world with an Anatomy of Patriotism, _mon ami_, I am inclined to believe that his first discovery in the process of dissection would be, that the modern quality of that name is essentially lacking in the anatomical composite of back-bone.

close interaction

From this reading Ordinary patriotism in practice, as far as I have been able to observe it, is equivalent, in general aspect and result, to an irresistible force in contact with an immovable body, those who are chiefly carried away with it metaphorically being the last to yield to its impulsion personally.

following accepted customs and proprieties

From this reading Mr. VICTOR E. ORDETH was a patriot in the conventional sense of the term, and when the Southern heart was first fired he took a very large ember to his own bosom.

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

From this reading None could be more ready to repudiate all their Northern debts than was Mr. ORDETH to repudiate his, and his deadly hatred of the Abolitionist was only equaled by that of a New England man owning a colored drayman, and living next door to him.

causing or capable of causing death

From this reading None could be more ready to repudiate all their Northern debts than was Mr. ORDETH to repudiate his, and his deadly hatred of the Abolitionist was only equaled by that of a New England man owning a colored drayman, and living next door to him.

plural of “debt” — the state of owing something (especially money)

From this reading None could be more ready to repudiate all their Northern debts than was Mr. ORDETH to repudiate his, and his deadly hatred of the Abolitionist was only equaled by that of a New England man owning a colored drayman, and living next door to him.

the act of discovering something

From this reading If some modern BURTON would supply the world with an Anatomy of Patriotism, _mon ami_, I am inclined to believe that his first discovery in the process of dissection would be, that the modern quality of that name is essentially lacking in the anatomical composite of back-bone.

cutting so as to separate into pieces

From this reading If some modern BURTON would supply the world with an Anatomy of Patriotism, _mon ami_, I am inclined to believe that his first discovery in the process of dissection would be, that the modern quality of that name is essentially lacking in the anatomical composite of back-bone.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading None could be more ready to repudiate all their Northern debts than was Mr. ORDETH to repudiate his, and his deadly hatred of the Abolitionist was only equaled by that of a New England man owning a colored drayman, and living next door to him.

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From this reading None could be more ready to repudiate all their Northern debts than was Mr. ORDETH to repudiate his, and his deadly hatred of the Abolitionist was only equaled by that of a New England man owning a colored drayman, and living next door to him.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading Mr. VICTOR E. ORDETH was a patriot in the conventional sense of the term, and when the Southern heart was first fired he took a very large ember to his own bosom.

a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering

From this reading Mr. VICTOR E. ORDETH was a patriot in the conventional sense of the term, and when the Southern heart was first fired he took a very large ember to his own bosom.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading None could be more ready to repudiate all their Northern debts than was Mr. ORDETH to repudiate his, and his deadly hatred of the Abolitionist was only equaled by that of a New England man owning a colored drayman, and living next door to him.

past form of “equal” — be identical or equivalent to

From this reading None could be more ready to repudiate all their Northern debts than was Mr. ORDETH to repudiate his, and his deadly hatred of the Abolitionist was only equaled by that of a New England man owning a colored drayman, and living next door to him.

a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc

From this reading Ordinary patriotism in practice, as far as I have been able to observe it, is equivalent, in general aspect and result, to an irresistible force in contact with an immovable body, those who are chiefly carried away with it metaphorically being the last to yield to its impulsion personally.

in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature

From this reading If some modern BURTON would supply the world with an Anatomy of Patriotism, _mon ami_, I am inclined to believe that his first discovery in the process of dissection would be, that the modern quality of that name is essentially lacking in the anatomical composite of back-bone.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Ordinary patriotism in practice, as far as I have been able to observe it, is equivalent, in general aspect and result, to an irresistible force in contact with an immovable body, those who are chiefly carried away with it metaphorically being the last to yield to its impulsion personally.

having lost your job

From this reading Mr. VICTOR E. ORDETH was a patriot in the conventional sense of the term, and when the Southern heart was first fired he took a very large ember to his own bosom.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading If some modern BURTON would supply the world with an Anatomy of Patriotism, _mon ami_, I am inclined to believe that his first discovery in the process of dissection would be, that the modern quality of that name is essentially lacking in the anatomical composite of back-bone.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Ordinary patriotism in practice, as far as I have been able to observe it, is equivalent, in general aspect and result, to an irresistible force in contact with an immovable body, those who are chiefly carried away with it metaphorically being the last to yield to its impulsion personally.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Ordinary patriotism in practice, as far as I have been able to observe it, is equivalent, in general aspect and result, to an irresistible force in contact with an immovable body, those who are chiefly carried away with it metaphorically being the last to yield to its impulsion personally.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading None could be more ready to repudiate all their Northern debts than was Mr. ORDETH to repudiate his, and his deadly hatred of the Abolitionist was only equaled by that of a New England man owning a colored drayman, and living next door to him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Ordinary patriotism in practice, as far as I have been able to observe it, is equivalent, in general aspect and result, to an irresistible force in contact with an immovable body, those who are chiefly carried away with it metaphorically being the last to yield to its impulsion personally.

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

From this reading Mr. VICTOR E. ORDETH was a patriot in the conventional sense of the term, and when the Southern heart was first fired he took a very large ember to his own bosom.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Mr. VICTOR E. ORDETH was a patriot in the conventional sense of the term, and when the Southern heart was first fired he took a very large ember to his own bosom.

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

From this reading None could be more ready to repudiate all their Northern debts than was Mr. ORDETH to repudiate his, and his deadly hatred of the Abolitionist was only equaled by that of a New England man owning a colored drayman, and living next door to him.

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

From this reading If some modern BURTON would supply the world with an Anatomy of Patriotism, _mon ami_, I am inclined to believe that his first discovery in the process of dissection would be, that the modern quality of that name is essentially lacking in the anatomical composite of back-bone.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading If some modern BURTON would supply the world with an Anatomy of Patriotism, _mon ami_, I am inclined to believe that his first discovery in the process of dissection would be, that the modern quality of that name is essentially lacking in the anatomical composite of back-bone.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If some modern BURTON would supply the world with an Anatomy of Patriotism, _mon ami_, I am inclined to believe that his first discovery in the process of dissection would be, that the modern quality of that name is essentially lacking in the anatomical composite of back-bone.

property consisting of houses and land

From this reading Ordinary patriotism in practice, as far as I have been able to observe it, is equivalent, in general aspect and result, to an irresistible force in contact with an immovable body, those who are chiefly carried away with it metaphorically being the last to yield to its impulsion personally.

a force that moves something along

From this reading Ordinary patriotism in practice, as far as I have been able to observe it, is equivalent, in general aspect and result, to an irresistible force in contact with an immovable body, those who are chiefly carried away with it metaphorically being the last to yield to its impulsion personally.

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

From this reading If some modern BURTON would supply the world with an Anatomy of Patriotism, _mon ami_, I am inclined to believe that his first discovery in the process of dissection would be, that the modern quality of that name is essentially lacking in the anatomical composite of back-bone.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading If some modern BURTON would supply the world with an Anatomy of Patriotism, _mon ami_, I am inclined to believe that his first discovery in the process of dissection would be, that the modern quality of that name is essentially lacking in the anatomical composite of back-bone.

heighten or intensify

From this reading In short, the quality appears to be a sentiment rather than a motive in its character, and moves us to inspire others rather oftener than it inspires us to move ourselves.

third-person singular of “inspire” — heighten or intensify

From this reading In short, the quality appears to be a sentiment rather than a motive in its character, and moves us to inspire others rather oftener than it inspires us to move ourselves.

impossible to resist; overpowering

From this reading Ordinary patriotism in practice, as far as I have been able to observe it, is equivalent, in general aspect and result, to an irresistible force in contact with an immovable body, those who are chiefly carried away with it metaphorically being the last to yield to its impulsion personally.

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

From this reading If some modern BURTON would supply the world with an Anatomy of Patriotism, _mon ami_, I am inclined to believe that his first discovery in the process of dissection would be, that the modern quality of that name is essentially lacking in the anatomical composite of back-bone.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Ordinary patriotism in practice, as far as I have been able to observe it, is equivalent, in general aspect and result, to an irresistible force in contact with an immovable body, those who are chiefly carried away with it metaphorically being the last to yield to its impulsion personally.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Ordinary patriotism in practice, as far as I have been able to observe it, is equivalent, in general aspect and result, to an irresistible force in contact with an immovable body, those who are chiefly carried away with it metaphorically being the last to yield to its impulsion personally.

inadequate in amount or degree

From this reading If some modern BURTON would supply the world with an Anatomy of Patriotism, _mon ami_, I am inclined to believe that his first discovery in the process of dissection would be, that the modern quality of that name is essentially lacking in the anatomical composite of back-bone.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Mr. VICTOR E. ORDETH was a patriot in the conventional sense of the term, and when the Southern heart was first fired he took a very large ember to his own bosom.

immediately past

From this reading Ordinary patriotism in practice, as far as I have been able to observe it, is equivalent, in general aspect and result, to an irresistible force in contact with an immovable body, those who are chiefly carried away with it metaphorically being the last to yield to its impulsion personally.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading None could be more ready to repudiate all their Northern debts than was Mr. ORDETH to repudiate his, and his deadly hatred of the Abolitionist was only equaled by that of a New England man owning a colored drayman, and living next door to him.

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

From this reading None could be more ready to repudiate all their Northern debts than was Mr. ORDETH to repudiate his, and his deadly hatred of the Abolitionist was only equaled by that of a New England man owning a colored drayman, and living next door to him.

in a metaphorical manner

From this reading Ordinary patriotism in practice, as far as I have been able to observe it, is equivalent, in general aspect and result, to an irresistible force in contact with an immovable body, those who are chiefly carried away with it metaphorically being the last to yield to its impulsion personally.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading If some modern BURTON would supply the world with an Anatomy of Patriotism, _mon ami_, I am inclined to believe that his first discovery in the process of dissection would be, that the modern quality of that name is essentially lacking in the anatomical composite of back-bone.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading If some modern BURTON would supply the world with an Anatomy of Patriotism, _mon ami_, I am inclined to believe that his first discovery in the process of dissection would be, that the modern quality of that name is essentially lacking in the anatomical composite of back-bone.

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

From this reading None could be more ready to repudiate all their Northern debts than was Mr. ORDETH to repudiate his, and his deadly hatred of the Abolitionist was only equaled by that of a New England man owning a colored drayman, and living next door to him.

the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading In short, the quality appears to be a sentiment rather than a motive in its character, and moves us to inspire others rather oftener than it inspires us to move ourselves.

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

From this reading In short, the quality appears to be a sentiment rather than a motive in its character, and moves us to inspire others rather oftener than it inspires us to move ourselves.

plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something

From this reading In short, the quality appears to be a sentiment rather than a motive in its character, and moves us to inspire others rather oftener than it inspires us to move ourselves.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. VICTOR E. ORDETH was a patriot in the conventional sense of the term, and when the Southern heart was first fired he took a very large ember to his own bosom.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading If some modern BURTON would supply the world with an Anatomy of Patriotism, _mon ami_, I am inclined to believe that his first discovery in the process of dissection would be, that the modern quality of that name is essentially lacking in the anatomical composite of back-bone.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading None could be more ready to repudiate all their Northern debts than was Mr. ORDETH to repudiate his, and his deadly hatred of the Abolitionist was only equaled by that of a New England man owning a colored drayman, and living next door to him.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading None could be more ready to repudiate all their Northern debts than was Mr. ORDETH to repudiate his, and his deadly hatred of the Abolitionist was only equaled by that of a New England man owning a colored drayman, and living next door to him.

not one, and not any

From this reading None could be more ready to repudiate all their Northern debts than was Mr. ORDETH to repudiate his, and his deadly hatred of the Abolitionist was only equaled by that of a New England man owning a colored drayman, and living next door to him.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading None could be more ready to repudiate all their Northern debts than was Mr. ORDETH to repudiate his, and his deadly hatred of the Abolitionist was only equaled by that of a New England man owning a colored drayman, and living next door to him.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Ordinary patriotism in practice, as far as I have been able to observe it, is equivalent, in general aspect and result, to an irresistible force in contact with an immovable body, those who are chiefly carried away with it metaphorically being the last to yield to its impulsion personally.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading If some modern BURTON would supply the world with an Anatomy of Patriotism, _mon ami_, I am inclined to believe that his first discovery in the process of dissection would be, that the modern quality of that name is essentially lacking in the anatomical composite of back-bone.

more often or more frequently

From this reading In short, the quality appears to be a sentiment rather than a motive in its character, and moves us to inspire others rather oftener than it inspires us to move ourselves.

and nothing more

From this reading None could be more ready to repudiate all their Northern debts than was Mr. ORDETH to repudiate his, and his deadly hatred of the Abolitionist was only equaled by that of a New England man owning a colored drayman, and living next door to him.

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From this reading Mr. VICTOR E. ORDETH was a patriot in the conventional sense of the term, and when the Southern heart was first fired he took a very large ember to his own bosom.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading Ordinary patriotism in practice, as far as I have been able to observe it, is equivalent, in general aspect and result, to an irresistible force in contact with an immovable body, those who are chiefly carried away with it metaphorically being the last to yield to its impulsion personally.

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From this reading In short, the quality appears to be a sentiment rather than a motive in its character, and moves us to inspire others rather oftener than it inspires us to move ourselves.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading In short, the quality appears to be a sentiment rather than a motive in its character, and moves us to inspire others rather oftener than it inspires us to move ourselves.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Mr. VICTOR E. ORDETH was a patriot in the conventional sense of the term, and when the Southern heart was first fired he took a very large ember to his own bosom.

-ing form of “own” — have ownership or possession of

From this reading None could be more ready to repudiate all their Northern debts than was Mr. ORDETH to repudiate his, and his deadly hatred of the Abolitionist was only equaled by that of a New England man owning a colored drayman, and living next door to him.

one who loves and defends his or her country

From this reading Mr. VICTOR E. ORDETH was a patriot in the conventional sense of the term, and when the Southern heart was first fired he took a very large ember to his own bosom.

love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it

From this reading If some modern BURTON would supply the world with an Anatomy of Patriotism, _mon ami_, I am inclined to believe that his first discovery in the process of dissection would be, that the modern quality of that name is essentially lacking in the anatomical composite of back-bone.

as yourself

From this reading Ordinary patriotism in practice, as far as I have been able to observe it, is equivalent, in general aspect and result, to an irresistible force in contact with an immovable body, those who are chiefly carried away with it metaphorically being the last to yield to its impulsion personally.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading Ordinary patriotism in practice, as far as I have been able to observe it, is equivalent, in general aspect and result, to an irresistible force in contact with an immovable body, those who are chiefly carried away with it metaphorically being the last to yield to its impulsion personally.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading If some modern BURTON would supply the world with an Anatomy of Patriotism, _mon ami_, I am inclined to believe that his first discovery in the process of dissection would be, that the modern quality of that name is essentially lacking in the anatomical composite of back-bone.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading If some modern BURTON would supply the world with an Anatomy of Patriotism, _mon ami_, I am inclined to believe that his first discovery in the process of dissection would be, that the modern quality of that name is essentially lacking in the anatomical composite of back-bone.

on the contrary

From this reading In short, the quality appears to be a sentiment rather than a motive in its character, and moves us to inspire others rather oftener than it inspires us to move ourselves.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading None could be more ready to repudiate all their Northern debts than was Mr. ORDETH to repudiate his, and his deadly hatred of the Abolitionist was only equaled by that of a New England man owning a colored drayman, and living next door to him.

cast off

From this reading None could be more ready to repudiate all their Northern debts than was Mr. ORDETH to repudiate his, and his deadly hatred of the Abolitionist was only equaled by that of a New England man owning a colored drayman, and living next door to him.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Ordinary patriotism in practice, as far as I have been able to observe it, is equivalent, in general aspect and result, to an irresistible force in contact with an immovable body, those who are chiefly carried away with it metaphorically being the last to yield to its impulsion personally.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Mr. VICTOR E. ORDETH was a patriot in the conventional sense of the term, and when the Southern heart was first fired he took a very large ember to his own bosom.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading In short, the quality appears to be a sentiment rather than a motive in its character, and moves us to inspire others rather oftener than it inspires us to move ourselves.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading In short, the quality appears to be a sentiment rather than a motive in its character, and moves us to inspire others rather oftener than it inspires us to move ourselves.

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

From this reading If some modern BURTON would supply the world with an Anatomy of Patriotism, _mon ami_, I am inclined to believe that his first discovery in the process of dissection would be, that the modern quality of that name is essentially lacking in the anatomical composite of back-bone.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Mr. VICTOR E. ORDETH was a patriot in the conventional sense of the term, and when the Southern heart was first fired he took a very large ember to his own bosom.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading If some modern BURTON would supply the world with an Anatomy of Patriotism, _mon ami_, I am inclined to believe that his first discovery in the process of dissection would be, that the modern quality of that name is essentially lacking in the anatomical composite of back-bone.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading Mr. VICTOR E. ORDETH was a patriot in the conventional sense of the term, and when the Southern heart was first fired he took a very large ember to his own bosom.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In short, the quality appears to be a sentiment rather than a motive in its character, and moves us to inspire others rather oftener than it inspires us to move ourselves.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If some modern BURTON would supply the world with an Anatomy of Patriotism, _mon ami_, I am inclined to believe that his first discovery in the process of dissection would be, that the modern quality of that name is essentially lacking in the anatomical composite of back-bone.

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

From this reading If some modern BURTON would supply the world with an Anatomy of Patriotism, _mon ami_, I am inclined to believe that his first discovery in the process of dissection would be, that the modern quality of that name is essentially lacking in the anatomical composite of back-bone.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading None could be more ready to repudiate all their Northern debts than was Mr. ORDETH to repudiate his, and his deadly hatred of the Abolitionist was only equaled by that of a New England man owning a colored drayman, and living next door to him.

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

From this reading Ordinary patriotism in practice, as far as I have been able to observe it, is equivalent, in general aspect and result, to an irresistible force in contact with an immovable body, those who are chiefly carried away with it metaphorically being the last to yield to its impulsion personally.

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

From this reading If some modern BURTON would supply the world with an Anatomy of Patriotism, _mon ami_, I am inclined to believe that his first discovery in the process of dissection would be, that the modern quality of that name is essentially lacking in the anatomical composite of back-bone.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Mr. VICTOR E. ORDETH was a patriot in the conventional sense of the term, and when the Southern heart was first fired he took a very large ember to his own bosom.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In short, the quality appears to be a sentiment rather than a motive in its character, and moves us to inspire others rather oftener than it inspires us to move ourselves.

precisely as stated

From this reading Mr. VICTOR E. ORDETH was a patriot in the conventional sense of the term, and when the Southern heart was first fired he took a very large ember to his own bosom.

a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

From this reading Mr. VICTOR E. ORDETH was a patriot in the conventional sense of the term, and when the Southern heart was first fired he took a very large ember to his own bosom.

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

From this reading Mr. VICTOR E. ORDETH was a patriot in the conventional sense of the term, and when the Southern heart was first fired he took a very large ember to his own bosom.

at the time that

From this reading Mr. VICTOR E. ORDETH was a patriot in the conventional sense of the term, and when the Southern heart was first fired he took a very large ember to his own bosom.

which person or people

From this reading Ordinary patriotism in practice, as far as I have been able to observe it, is equivalent, in general aspect and result, to an irresistible force in contact with an immovable body, those who are chiefly carried away with it metaphorically being the last to yield to its impulsion personally.

in the company of; together with

From this reading If some modern BURTON would supply the world with an Anatomy of Patriotism, _mon ami_, I am inclined to believe that his first discovery in the process of dissection would be, that the modern quality of that name is essentially lacking in the anatomical composite of back-bone.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading If some modern BURTON would supply the world with an Anatomy of Patriotism, _mon ami_, I am inclined to believe that his first discovery in the process of dissection would be, that the modern quality of that name is essentially lacking in the anatomical composite of back-bone.

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

From this reading If some modern BURTON would supply the world with an Anatomy of Patriotism, _mon ami_, I am inclined to believe that his first discovery in the process of dissection would be, that the modern quality of that name is essentially lacking in the anatomical composite of back-bone.

be the cause or source of

From this reading Ordinary patriotism in practice, as far as I have been able to observe it, is equivalent, in general aspect and result, to an irresistible force in contact with an immovable body, those who are chiefly carried away with it metaphorically being the last to yield to its impulsion personally.