Chapter VI

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

From this reading THERE had not been since the last general election, when George Augustus Slashington, the Liberal member, had been returned against strong Conservative opposition, in a blaze of triumph and a shower of rotten eggs and cabbage-stumps--there had not been since that great day such excitement in Slopperton as there was on the discovery of the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading When John Boggins, weaver, beat out the brains of Sarah his wife, first with the heel of his clog and ultimately with a poker, Slopperton had a great deal to say about it--though, of course, the slaughter of one “hand” by another was no great thing out of the factories.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading THERE had not been since the last general election, when George Augustus Slashington, the Liberal member, had been returned against strong Conservative opposition, in a blaze of triumph and a shower of rotten eggs and cabbage-stumps--there had not been since that great day such excitement in Slopperton as there was on the discovery of the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading A murder was always a great thing for Slopperton.

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

From this reading THERE had not been since the last general election, when George Augustus Slashington, the Liberal member, had been returned against strong Conservative opposition, in a blaze of triumph and a shower of rotten eggs and cabbage-stumps--there had not been since that great day such excitement in Slopperton as there was on the discovery of the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading When John Boggins, weaver, beat out the brains of Sarah his wife, first with the heel of his clog and ultimately with a poker, Slopperton had a great deal to say about it--though, of course, the slaughter of one “hand” by another was no great thing out of the factories.

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

From this reading THERE had not been since the last general election, when George Augustus Slashington, the Liberal member, had been returned against strong Conservative opposition, in a blaze of triumph and a shower of rotten eggs and cabbage-stumps--there had not been since that great day such excitement in Slopperton as there was on the discovery of the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But this murder at the Black Mill was something out of the common.

Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)

From this reading THERE had not been since the last general election, when George Augustus Slashington, the Liberal member, had been returned against strong Conservative opposition, in a blaze of triumph and a shower of rotten eggs and cabbage-stumps--there had not been since that great day such excitement in Slopperton as there was on the discovery of the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading When John Boggins, weaver, beat out the brains of Sarah his wife, first with the heel of his clog and ultimately with a poker, Slopperton had a great deal to say about it--though, of course, the slaughter of one “hand” by another was no great thing out of the factories.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THERE had not been since the last general election, when George Augustus Slashington, the Liberal member, had been returned against strong Conservative opposition, in a blaze of triumph and a shower of rotten eggs and cabbage-stumps--there had not been since that great day such excitement in Slopperton as there was on the discovery of the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading But this murder at the Black Mill was something out of the common.

a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading THERE had not been since the last general election, when George Augustus Slashington, the Liberal member, had been returned against strong Conservative opposition, in a blaze of triumph and a shower of rotten eggs and cabbage-stumps--there had not been since that great day such excitement in Slopperton as there was on the discovery of the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

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From this reading When John Boggins, weaver, beat out the brains of Sarah his wife, first with the heel of his clog and ultimately with a poker, Slopperton had a great deal to say about it--though, of course, the slaughter of one “hand” by another was no great thing out of the factories.

plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading When John Boggins, weaver, beat out the brains of Sarah his wife, first with the heel of his clog and ultimately with a poker, Slopperton had a great deal to say about it--though, of course, the slaughter of one “hand” by another was no great thing out of the factories.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But this murder at the Black Mill was something out of the common.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When John Boggins, weaver, beat out the brains of Sarah his wife, first with the heel of his clog and ultimately with a poker, Slopperton had a great deal to say about it--though, of course, the slaughter of one “hand” by another was no great thing out of the factories.

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From this reading THERE had not been since the last general election, when George Augustus Slashington, the Liberal member, had been returned against strong Conservative opposition, in a blaze of triumph and a shower of rotten eggs and cabbage-stumps--there had not been since that great day such excitement in Slopperton as there was on the discovery of the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

become or cause to become obstructed

From this reading When John Boggins, weaver, beat out the brains of Sarah his wife, first with the heel of his clog and ultimately with a poker, Slopperton had a great deal to say about it--though, of course, the slaughter of one “hand” by another was no great thing out of the factories.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading But this murder at the Black Mill was something out of the common.

resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion

From this reading THERE had not been since the last general election, when George Augustus Slashington, the Liberal member, had been returned against strong Conservative opposition, in a blaze of triumph and a shower of rotten eggs and cabbage-stumps--there had not been since that great day such excitement in Slopperton as there was on the discovery of the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

possessive form of “coroner” — a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes

From this reading TWO CORONER’S INQUESTS.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading When John Boggins, weaver, beat out the brains of Sarah his wife, first with the heel of his clog and ultimately with a poker, Slopperton had a great deal to say about it--though, of course, the slaughter of one “hand” by another was no great thing out of the factories.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THERE had not been since the last general election, when George Augustus Slashington, the Liberal member, had been returned against strong Conservative opposition, in a blaze of triumph and a shower of rotten eggs and cabbage-stumps--there had not been since that great day such excitement in Slopperton as there was on the discovery of the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading When John Boggins, weaver, beat out the brains of Sarah his wife, first with the heel of his clog and ultimately with a poker, Slopperton had a great deal to say about it--though, of course, the slaughter of one “hand” by another was no great thing out of the factories.

the act of discovering something

From this reading THERE had not been since the last general election, when George Augustus Slashington, the Liberal member, had been returned against strong Conservative opposition, in a blaze of triumph and a shower of rotten eggs and cabbage-stumps--there had not been since that great day such excitement in Slopperton as there was on the discovery of the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food

From this reading THERE had not been since the last general election, when George Augustus Slashington, the Liberal member, had been returned against strong Conservative opposition, in a blaze of triumph and a shower of rotten eggs and cabbage-stumps--there had not been since that great day such excitement in Slopperton as there was on the discovery of the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading THERE had not been since the last general election, when George Augustus Slashington, the Liberal member, had been returned against strong Conservative opposition, in a blaze of triumph and a shower of rotten eggs and cabbage-stumps--there had not been since that great day such excitement in Slopperton as there was on the discovery of the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading THERE had not been since the last general election, when George Augustus Slashington, the Liberal member, had been returned against strong Conservative opposition, in a blaze of triumph and a shower of rotten eggs and cabbage-stumps--there had not been since that great day such excitement in Slopperton as there was on the discovery of the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

plural of “factory” — a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading When John Boggins, weaver, beat out the brains of Sarah his wife, first with the heel of his clog and ultimately with a poker, Slopperton had a great deal to say about it--though, of course, the slaughter of one “hand” by another was no great thing out of the factories.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading When John Boggins, weaver, beat out the brains of Sarah his wife, first with the heel of his clog and ultimately with a poker, Slopperton had a great deal to say about it--though, of course, the slaughter of one “hand” by another was no great thing out of the factories.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A murder was always a great thing for Slopperton.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading THERE had not been since the last general election, when George Augustus Slashington, the Liberal member, had been returned against strong Conservative opposition, in a blaze of triumph and a shower of rotten eggs and cabbage-stumps--there had not been since that great day such excitement in Slopperton as there was on the discovery of the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading THERE had not been since the last general election, when George Augustus Slashington, the Liberal member, had been returned against strong Conservative opposition, in a blaze of triumph and a shower of rotten eggs and cabbage-stumps--there had not been since that great day such excitement in Slopperton as there was on the discovery of the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

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

From this reading THERE had not been since the last general election, when George Augustus Slashington, the Liberal member, had been returned against strong Conservative opposition, in a blaze of triumph and a shower of rotten eggs and cabbage-stumps--there had not been since that great day such excitement in Slopperton as there was on the discovery of the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

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

From this reading THERE had not been since the last general election, when George Augustus Slashington, the Liberal member, had been returned against strong Conservative opposition, in a blaze of triumph and a shower of rotten eggs and cabbage-stumps--there had not been since that great day such excitement in Slopperton as there was on the discovery of the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading When John Boggins, weaver, beat out the brains of Sarah his wife, first with the heel of his clog and ultimately with a poker, Slopperton had a great deal to say about it--though, of course, the slaughter of one “hand” by another was no great thing out of the factories.

29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)

From this reading THERE had not been since the last general election, when George Augustus Slashington, the Liberal member, had been returned against strong Conservative opposition, in a blaze of triumph and a shower of rotten eggs and cabbage-stumps--there had not been since that great day such excitement in Slopperton as there was on the discovery of the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading When John Boggins, weaver, beat out the brains of Sarah his wife, first with the heel of his clog and ultimately with a poker, Slopperton had a great deal to say about it--though, of course, the slaughter of one “hand” by another was no great thing out of the factories.

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

From this reading When John Boggins, weaver, beat out the brains of Sarah his wife, first with the heel of his clog and ultimately with a poker, Slopperton had a great deal to say about it--though, of course, the slaughter of one “hand” by another was no great thing out of the factories.

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

From this reading THERE had not been since the last general election, when George Augustus Slashington, the Liberal member, had been returned against strong Conservative opposition, in a blaze of triumph and a shower of rotten eggs and cabbage-stumps--there had not been since that great day such excitement in Slopperton as there was on the discovery of the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

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From this reading TWO CORONER’S INQUESTS.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When John Boggins, weaver, beat out the brains of Sarah his wife, first with the heel of his clog and ultimately with a poker, Slopperton had a great deal to say about it--though, of course, the slaughter of one “hand” by another was no great thing out of the factories.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading When John Boggins, weaver, beat out the brains of Sarah his wife, first with the heel of his clog and ultimately with a poker, Slopperton had a great deal to say about it--though, of course, the slaughter of one “hand” by another was no great thing out of the factories.

immediately past

From this reading THERE had not been since the last general election, when George Augustus Slashington, the Liberal member, had been returned against strong Conservative opposition, in a blaze of triumph and a shower of rotten eggs and cabbage-stumps--there had not been since that great day such excitement in Slopperton as there was on the discovery of the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

From this reading THERE had not been since the last general election, when George Augustus Slashington, the Liberal member, had been returned against strong Conservative opposition, in a blaze of triumph and a shower of rotten eggs and cabbage-stumps--there had not been since that great day such excitement in Slopperton as there was on the discovery of the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

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

From this reading THERE had not been since the last general election, when George Augustus Slashington, the Liberal member, had been returned against strong Conservative opposition, in a blaze of triumph and a shower of rotten eggs and cabbage-stumps--there had not been since that great day such excitement in Slopperton as there was on the discovery of the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading But this murder at the Black Mill was something out of the common.

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From this reading THERE had not been since the last general election, when George Augustus Slashington, the Liberal member, had been returned against strong Conservative opposition, in a blaze of triumph and a shower of rotten eggs and cabbage-stumps--there had not been since that great day such excitement in Slopperton as there was on the discovery of the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THERE had not been since the last general election, when George Augustus Slashington, the Liberal member, had been returned against strong Conservative opposition, in a blaze of triumph and a shower of rotten eggs and cabbage-stumps--there had not been since that great day such excitement in Slopperton as there was on the discovery of the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading THERE had not been since the last general election, when George Augustus Slashington, the Liberal member, had been returned against strong Conservative opposition, in a blaze of triumph and a shower of rotten eggs and cabbage-stumps--there had not been since that great day such excitement in Slopperton as there was on the discovery of the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

not any; not one

From this reading When John Boggins, weaver, beat out the brains of Sarah his wife, first with the heel of his clog and ultimately with a poker, Slopperton had a great deal to say about it--though, of course, the slaughter of one “hand” by another was no great thing out of the factories.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THERE had not been since the last general election, when George Augustus Slashington, the Liberal member, had been returned against strong Conservative opposition, in a blaze of triumph and a shower of rotten eggs and cabbage-stumps--there had not been since that great day such excitement in Slopperton as there was on the discovery of the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THERE had not been since the last general election, when George Augustus Slashington, the Liberal member, had been returned against strong Conservative opposition, in a blaze of triumph and a shower of rotten eggs and cabbage-stumps--there had not been since that great day such excitement in Slopperton as there was on the discovery of the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THERE had not been since the last general election, when George Augustus Slashington, the Liberal member, had been returned against strong Conservative opposition, in a blaze of triumph and a shower of rotten eggs and cabbage-stumps--there had not been since that great day such excitement in Slopperton as there was on the discovery of the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When John Boggins, weaver, beat out the brains of Sarah his wife, first with the heel of his clog and ultimately with a poker, Slopperton had a great deal to say about it--though, of course, the slaughter of one “hand” by another was no great thing out of the factories.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading THERE had not been since the last general election, when George Augustus Slashington, the Liberal member, had been returned against strong Conservative opposition, in a blaze of triumph and a shower of rotten eggs and cabbage-stumps--there had not been since that great day such excitement in Slopperton as there was on the discovery of the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When John Boggins, weaver, beat out the brains of Sarah his wife, first with the heel of his clog and ultimately with a poker, Slopperton had a great deal to say about it--though, of course, the slaughter of one “hand” by another was no great thing out of the factories.

fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire

From this reading When John Boggins, weaver, beat out the brains of Sarah his wife, first with the heel of his clog and ultimately with a poker, Slopperton had a great deal to say about it--though, of course, the slaughter of one “hand” by another was no great thing out of the factories.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THERE had not been since the last general election, when George Augustus Slashington, the Liberal member, had been returned against strong Conservative opposition, in a blaze of triumph and a shower of rotten eggs and cabbage-stumps--there had not been since that great day such excitement in Slopperton as there was on the discovery of the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

very bad

From this reading THERE had not been since the last general election, when George Augustus Slashington, the Liberal member, had been returned against strong Conservative opposition, in a blaze of triumph and a shower of rotten eggs and cabbage-stumps--there had not been since that great day such excitement in Slopperton as there was on the discovery of the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac

From this reading When John Boggins, weaver, beat out the brains of Sarah his wife, first with the heel of his clog and ultimately with a poker, Slopperton had a great deal to say about it--though, of course, the slaughter of one “hand” by another was no great thing out of the factories.

express in words

From this reading When John Boggins, weaver, beat out the brains of Sarah his wife, first with the heel of his clog and ultimately with a poker, Slopperton had a great deal to say about it--though, of course, the slaughter of one “hand” by another was no great thing out of the factories.

a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you

From this reading THERE had not been since the last general election, when George Augustus Slashington, the Liberal member, had been returned against strong Conservative opposition, in a blaze of triumph and a shower of rotten eggs and cabbage-stumps--there had not been since that great day such excitement in Slopperton as there was on the discovery of the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading THERE had not been since the last general election, when George Augustus Slashington, the Liberal member, had been returned against strong Conservative opposition, in a blaze of triumph and a shower of rotten eggs and cabbage-stumps--there had not been since that great day such excitement in Slopperton as there was on the discovery of the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

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From this reading THERE had not been since the last general election, when George Augustus Slashington, the Liberal member, had been returned against strong Conservative opposition, in a blaze of triumph and a shower of rotten eggs and cabbage-stumps--there had not been since that great day such excitement in Slopperton as there was on the discovery of the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

the killing of animals (as for food)

From this reading When John Boggins, weaver, beat out the brains of Sarah his wife, first with the heel of his clog and ultimately with a poker, Slopperton had a great deal to say about it--though, of course, the slaughter of one “hand” by another was no great thing out of the factories.

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From this reading THERE had not been since the last general election, when George Augustus Slashington, the Liberal member, had been returned against strong Conservative opposition, in a blaze of triumph and a shower of rotten eggs and cabbage-stumps--there had not been since that great day such excitement in Slopperton as there was on the discovery of the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading But this murder at the Black Mill was something out of the common.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading THERE had not been since the last general election, when George Augustus Slashington, the Liberal member, had been returned against strong Conservative opposition, in a blaze of triumph and a shower of rotten eggs and cabbage-stumps--there had not been since that great day such excitement in Slopperton as there was on the discovery of the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading THERE had not been since the last general election, when George Augustus Slashington, the Liberal member, had been returned against strong Conservative opposition, in a blaze of triumph and a shower of rotten eggs and cabbage-stumps--there had not been since that great day such excitement in Slopperton as there was on the discovery of the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THERE had not been since the last general election, when George Augustus Slashington, the Liberal member, had been returned against strong Conservative opposition, in a blaze of triumph and a shower of rotten eggs and cabbage-stumps--there had not been since that great day such excitement in Slopperton as there was on the discovery of the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

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

From this reading THERE had not been since the last general election, when George Augustus Slashington, the Liberal member, had been returned against strong Conservative opposition, in a blaze of triumph and a shower of rotten eggs and cabbage-stumps--there had not been since that great day such excitement in Slopperton as there was on the discovery of the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THERE had not been since the last general election, when George Augustus Slashington, the Liberal member, had been returned against strong Conservative opposition, in a blaze of triumph and a shower of rotten eggs and cabbage-stumps--there had not been since that great day such excitement in Slopperton as there was on the discovery of the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

a special situation

From this reading A murder was always a great thing for Slopperton.

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

From this reading But this murder at the Black Mill was something out of the common.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading When John Boggins, weaver, beat out the brains of Sarah his wife, first with the heel of his clog and ultimately with a poker, Slopperton had a great deal to say about it--though, of course, the slaughter of one “hand” by another was no great thing out of the factories.

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

From this reading When John Boggins, weaver, beat out the brains of Sarah his wife, first with the heel of his clog and ultimately with a poker, Slopperton had a great deal to say about it--though, of course, the slaughter of one “hand” by another was no great thing out of the factories.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading THERE had not been since the last general election, when George Augustus Slashington, the Liberal member, had been returned against strong Conservative opposition, in a blaze of triumph and a shower of rotten eggs and cabbage-stumps--there had not been since that great day such excitement in Slopperton as there was on the discovery of the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

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

From this reading TWO CORONER’S INQUESTS.

as the end result of a succession or process

From this reading When John Boggins, weaver, beat out the brains of Sarah his wife, first with the heel of his clog and ultimately with a poker, Slopperton had a great deal to say about it--though, of course, the slaughter of one “hand” by another was no great thing out of the factories.

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

From this reading THERE had not been since the last general election, when George Augustus Slashington, the Liberal member, had been returned against strong Conservative opposition, in a blaze of triumph and a shower of rotten eggs and cabbage-stumps--there had not been since that great day such excitement in Slopperton as there was on the discovery of the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

a craftsman who weaves cloth

From this reading When John Boggins, weaver, beat out the brains of Sarah his wife, first with the heel of his clog and ultimately with a poker, Slopperton had a great deal to say about it--though, of course, the slaughter of one “hand” by another was no great thing out of the factories.

at the time that

From this reading THERE had not been since the last general election, when George Augustus Slashington, the Liberal member, had been returned against strong Conservative opposition, in a blaze of triumph and a shower of rotten eggs and cabbage-stumps--there had not been since that great day such excitement in Slopperton as there was on the discovery of the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading When John Boggins, weaver, beat out the brains of Sarah his wife, first with the heel of his clog and ultimately with a poker, Slopperton had a great deal to say about it--though, of course, the slaughter of one “hand” by another was no great thing out of the factories.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When John Boggins, weaver, beat out the brains of Sarah his wife, first with the heel of his clog and ultimately with a poker, Slopperton had a great deal to say about it--though, of course, the slaughter of one “hand” by another was no great thing out of the factories.