Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

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

From this reading Many happy months passed away, and the great city began to forget the terrible calamity through which it had passed.

bound by contract

From this reading Benjamin was now apprenticed to his brother Reuben, his old master the carpenter having fallen a victim to the plague.

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

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

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

From this reading Many happy months passed away, and the great city began to forget the terrible calamity through which it had passed.

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

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

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

From this reading Many happy months passed away, and the great city began to forget the terrible calamity through which it had passed.

gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation

From this reading Benjamin was now apprenticed to his brother Reuben, his old master the carpenter having fallen a victim to the plague.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading The two houses on the bridge, standing sociably side by side, were pleasant and flourishing places of business.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Benjamin was now apprenticed to his brother Reuben, his old master the carpenter having fallen a victim to the plague.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading The two houses on the bridge, standing sociably side by side, were pleasant and flourishing places of business.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The two houses on the bridge, standing sociably side by side, were pleasant and flourishing places of business.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading Many happy months passed away, and the great city began to forget the terrible calamity through which it had passed.

a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects

From this reading Benjamin was now apprenticed to his brother Reuben, his old master the carpenter having fallen a victim to the plague.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Many happy months passed away, and the great city began to forget the terrible calamity through which it had passed.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

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From this reading Dorcas remained with Lady Scrope, who was now reckoned as a kind friend and patroness to the Harmers, father and son.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

to an exceptional degree

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading Benjamin was now apprenticed to his brother Reuben, his old master the carpenter having fallen a victim to the plague.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Dorcas remained with Lady Scrope, who was now reckoned as a kind friend and patroness to the Harmers, father and son.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

very lively and profitable

From this reading The two houses on the bridge, standing sociably side by side, were pleasant and flourishing places of business.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Many happy months passed away, and the great city began to forget the terrible calamity through which it had passed.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Dorcas remained with Lady Scrope, who was now reckoned as a kind friend and patroness to the Harmers, father and son.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Many happy months passed away, and the great city began to forget the terrible calamity through which it had passed.

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

From this reading Many happy months passed away, and the great city began to forget the terrible calamity through which it had passed.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Many happy months passed away, and the great city began to forget the terrible calamity through which it had passed.

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From this reading Dorcas remained with Lady Scrope, who was now reckoned as a kind friend and patroness to the Harmers, father and son.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Benjamin was now apprenticed to his brother Reuben, his old master the carpenter having fallen a victim to the plague.

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

From this reading Benjamin was now apprenticed to his brother Reuben, his old master the carpenter having fallen a victim to the plague.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The two houses on the bridge, standing sociably side by side, were pleasant and flourishing places of business.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

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

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

not close together in time

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Many happy months passed away, and the great city began to forget the terrible calamity through which it had passed.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Dorcas remained with Lady Scrope, who was now reckoned as a kind friend and patroness to the Harmers, father and son.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Dorcas remained with Lady Scrope, who was now reckoned as a kind friend and patroness to the Harmers, father and son.

set down according to a plan

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

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

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Many happy months passed away, and the great city began to forget the terrible calamity through which it had passed.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Benjamin was now apprenticed to his brother Reuben, his old master the carpenter having fallen a victim to the plague.

the force of workers available

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Many happy months passed away, and the great city began to forget the terrible calamity through which it had passed.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

not any; not one

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Benjamin was now apprenticed to his brother Reuben, his old master the carpenter having fallen a victim to the plague.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Benjamin was now apprenticed to his brother Reuben, his old master the carpenter having fallen a victim to the plague.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The two houses on the bridge, standing sociably side by side, were pleasant and flourishing places of business.

a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Many happy months passed away, and the great city began to forget the terrible calamity through which it had passed.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

a woman who is a patron or the wife of a patron

From this reading Dorcas remained with Lady Scrope, who was now reckoned as a kind friend and patroness to the Harmers, father and son.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The two houses on the bridge, standing sociably side by side, were pleasant and flourishing places of business.

cause to suffer a blight

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading The two houses on the bridge, standing sociably side by side, were pleasant and flourishing places of business.

existing or coming before

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading Dorcas remained with Lady Scrope, who was now reckoned as a kind friend and patroness to the Harmers, father and son.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Dorcas remained with Lady Scrope, who was now reckoned as a kind friend and patroness to the Harmers, father and son.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

(Old Testment) a son of Jacob and forefather of one of the tribes of Israel

From this reading Benjamin was now apprenticed to his brother Reuben, his old master the carpenter having fallen a victim to the plague.

cause fear in

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

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

From this reading Dorcas remained with Lady Scrope, who was now reckoned as a kind friend and patroness to the Harmers, father and son.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

for a short time

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The two houses on the bridge, standing sociably side by side, were pleasant and flourishing places of business.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

in a gregarious manner

From this reading The two houses on the bridge, standing sociably side by side, were pleasant and flourishing places of business.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

a male human offspring

From this reading Dorcas remained with Lady Scrope, who was now reckoned as a kind friend and patroness to the Harmers, father and son.

having a supporting base

From this reading The two houses on the bridge, standing sociably side by side, were pleasant and flourishing places of business.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Many happy months passed away, and the great city began to forget the terrible calamity through which it had passed.

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

From this reading Many happy months passed away, and the great city began to forget the terrible calamity through which it had passed.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Many happy months passed away, and the great city began to forget the terrible calamity through which it had passed.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

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

From this reading Many happy months passed away, and the great city began to forget the terrible calamity through which it had passed.

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

From this reading The two houses on the bridge, standing sociably side by side, were pleasant and flourishing places of business.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

disturb the balance or stability of

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

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

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

precisely as stated

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading Benjamin was now apprenticed to his brother Reuben, his old master the carpenter having fallen a victim to the plague.

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

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

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

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

at the time that

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

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

From this reading Many happy months passed away, and the great city began to forget the terrible calamity through which it had passed.

which person or people

From this reading Dorcas remained with Lady Scrope, who was now reckoned as a kind friend and patroness to the Harmers, father and son.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Dorcas remained with Lady Scrope, who was now reckoned as a kind friend and patroness to the Harmers, father and son.

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

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

past form of “wreak” — cause to happen or to occur as a consequence

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading There was a little fear at first when the summer set in exceptionally hot and dry--very much as it had done the preceding year; but the plague seemed to have wreaked its full vengeance upon the inhabitants, and there was no fresh outbreak, although isolated cases were reported, as was usual, from time to time, and sometimes a slight passing scare would upset the minds of men in a certain locality, to be shortly laid at rest when no further ill followed.