Chapter XXXIX

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

From this reading ONCE more Slopperton-on-the-Sloshy rang with a subject dismissed from the public mind eight years ago, and now revived with a great deal more excitement and discussion than ever.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading Very little was known of the criminal, but a great deal was conjectured; a great deal more was invented; and ultimately, most conflicting reports were spread abroad by the citizens of Slopperton, every one of whom had his particular account of the seizure of De Marolles, and every one of whom stood to his view of the case with a pertinacity and fortitude worthy of a better cause.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading All Slopperton made itself into one voice, and spoke but upon one theme--the pending trial of another man for that very crime of which Richard Marwood had been found guilty years ago--Richard, who, according to report, had died in an attempt to escape from the county asylum.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Very little was known of the criminal, but a great deal was conjectured; a great deal more was invented; and ultimately, most conflicting reports were spread abroad by the citizens of Slopperton, every one of whom had his particular account of the seizure of De Marolles, and every one of whom stood to his view of the case with a pertinacity and fortitude worthy of a better cause.

in the past

From this reading ONCE more Slopperton-on-the-Sloshy rang with a subject dismissed from the public mind eight years ago, and now revived with a great deal more excitement and discussion than ever.

(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 All Slopperton made itself into one voice, and spoke but upon one theme--the pending trial of another man for that very crime of which Richard Marwood had been found guilty years ago--Richard, who, according to report, had died in an attempt to escape from the county asylum.

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

From this reading All Slopperton made itself into one voice, and spoke but upon one theme--the pending trial of another man for that very crime of which Richard Marwood had been found guilty years ago--Richard, who, according to report, had died in an attempt to escape from the county asylum.

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

From this reading ONCE more Slopperton-on-the-Sloshy rang with a subject dismissed from the public mind eight years ago, and now revived with a great deal more excitement and discussion than ever.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading All Slopperton made itself into one voice, and spoke but upon one theme--the pending trial of another man for that very crime of which Richard Marwood had been found guilty years ago--Richard, who, according to report, had died in an attempt to escape from the county asylum.

a shelter from danger or hardship

From this reading All Slopperton made itself into one voice, and spoke but upon one theme--the pending trial of another man for that very crime of which Richard Marwood had been found guilty years ago--Richard, who, according to report, had died in an attempt to escape from the county asylum.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading All Slopperton made itself into one voice, and spoke but upon one theme--the pending trial of another man for that very crime of which Richard Marwood had been found guilty years ago--Richard, who, according to report, had died in an attempt to escape from the county asylum.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading All Slopperton made itself into one voice, and spoke but upon one theme--the pending trial of another man for that very crime of which Richard Marwood had been found guilty years ago--Richard, who, according to report, had died in an attempt to escape from the county asylum.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Very little was known of the criminal, but a great deal was conjectured; a great deal more was invented; and ultimately, most conflicting reports were spread abroad by the citizens of Slopperton, every one of whom had his particular account of the seizure of De Marolles, and every one of whom stood to his view of the case with a pertinacity and fortitude worthy of a better cause.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading All Slopperton made itself into one voice, and spoke but upon one theme--the pending trial of another man for that very crime of which Richard Marwood had been found guilty years ago--Richard, who, according to report, had died in an attempt to escape from the county asylum.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Very little was known of the criminal, but a great deal was conjectured; a great deal more was invented; and ultimately, most conflicting reports were spread abroad by the citizens of Slopperton, every one of whom had his particular account of the seizure of De Marolles, and every one of whom stood to his view of the case with a pertinacity and fortitude worthy of a better cause.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Very little was known of the criminal, but a great deal was conjectured; a great deal more was invented; and ultimately, most conflicting reports were spread abroad by the citizens of Slopperton, every one of whom had his particular account of the seizure of De Marolles, and every one of whom stood to his view of the case with a pertinacity and fortitude worthy of a better cause.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Very little was known of the criminal, but a great deal was conjectured; a great deal more was invented; and ultimately, most conflicting reports were spread abroad by the citizens of Slopperton, every one of whom had his particular account of the seizure of De Marolles, and every one of whom stood to his view of the case with a pertinacity and fortitude worthy of a better cause.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading Very little was known of the criminal, but a great deal was conjectured; a great deal more was invented; and ultimately, most conflicting reports were spread abroad by the citizens of Slopperton, every one of whom had his particular account of the seizure of De Marolles, and every one of whom stood to his view of the case with a pertinacity and fortitude worthy of a better cause.

in disagreement

From this reading Very little was known of the criminal, but a great deal was conjectured; a great deal more was invented; and ultimately, most conflicting reports were spread abroad by the citizens of Slopperton, every one of whom had his particular account of the seizure of De Marolles, and every one of whom stood to his view of the case with a pertinacity and fortitude worthy of a better cause.

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From this reading Very little was known of the criminal, but a great deal was conjectured; a great deal more was invented; and ultimately, most conflicting reports were spread abroad by the citizens of Slopperton, every one of whom had his particular account of the seizure of De Marolles, and every one of whom stood to his view of the case with a pertinacity and fortitude worthy of a better cause.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading All Slopperton made itself into one voice, and spoke but upon one theme--the pending trial of another man for that very crime of which Richard Marwood had been found guilty years ago--Richard, who, according to report, had died in an attempt to escape from the county asylum.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading All Slopperton made itself into one voice, and spoke but upon one theme--the pending trial of another man for that very crime of which Richard Marwood had been found guilty years ago--Richard, who, according to report, had died in an attempt to escape from the county asylum.

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

From this reading Very little was known of the criminal, but a great deal was conjectured; a great deal more was invented; and ultimately, most conflicting reports were spread abroad by the citizens of Slopperton, every one of whom had his particular account of the seizure of De Marolles, and every one of whom stood to his view of the case with a pertinacity and fortitude worthy of a better cause.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading THE END OF THE DARK ROAD.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Very little was known of the criminal, but a great deal was conjectured; a great deal more was invented; and ultimately, most conflicting reports were spread abroad by the citizens of Slopperton, every one of whom had his particular account of the seizure of De Marolles, and every one of whom stood to his view of the case with a pertinacity and fortitude worthy of a better cause.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading ONCE more Slopperton-on-the-Sloshy rang with a subject dismissed from the public mind eight years ago, and now revived with a great deal more excitement and discussion than ever.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading All Slopperton made itself into one voice, and spoke but upon one theme--the pending trial of another man for that very crime of which Richard Marwood had been found guilty years ago--Richard, who, according to report, had died in an attempt to escape from the county asylum.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading ONCE more Slopperton-on-the-Sloshy rang with a subject dismissed from the public mind eight years ago, and now revived with a great deal more excitement and discussion than ever.

having lost your job

From this reading ONCE more Slopperton-on-the-Sloshy rang with a subject dismissed from the public mind eight years ago, and now revived with a great deal more excitement and discussion than ever.

being one more than seven

From this reading ONCE more Slopperton-on-the-Sloshy rang with a subject dismissed from the public mind eight years ago, and now revived with a great deal more excitement and discussion than ever.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE END OF THE DARK ROAD.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading All Slopperton made itself into one voice, and spoke but upon one theme--the pending trial of another man for that very crime of which Richard Marwood had been found guilty years ago--Richard, who, according to report, had died in an attempt to escape from the county asylum.

at any time

From this reading ONCE more Slopperton-on-the-Sloshy rang with a subject dismissed from the public mind eight years ago, and now revived with a great deal more excitement and discussion than ever.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Very little was known of the criminal, but a great deal was conjectured; a great deal more was invented; and ultimately, most conflicting reports were spread abroad by the citizens of Slopperton, every one of whom had his particular account of the seizure of De Marolles, and every one of whom stood to his view of the case with a pertinacity and fortitude worthy of a better cause.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading ONCE more Slopperton-on-the-Sloshy rang with a subject dismissed from the public mind eight years ago, and now revived with a great deal more excitement and discussion than ever.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading All Slopperton made itself into one voice, and spoke but upon one theme--the pending trial of another man for that very crime of which Richard Marwood had been found guilty years ago--Richard, who, according to report, had died in an attempt to escape from the county asylum.

strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage

From this reading Very little was known of the criminal, but a great deal was conjectured; a great deal more was invented; and ultimately, most conflicting reports were spread abroad by the citizens of Slopperton, every one of whom had his particular account of the seizure of De Marolles, and every one of whom stood to his view of the case with a pertinacity and fortitude worthy of a better cause.

set up or found

From this reading All Slopperton made itself into one voice, and spoke but upon one theme--the pending trial of another man for that very crime of which Richard Marwood had been found guilty years ago--Richard, who, according to report, had died in an attempt to escape from the county asylum.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading ONCE more Slopperton-on-the-Sloshy rang with a subject dismissed from the public mind eight years ago, and now revived with a great deal more excitement and discussion than ever.

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

From this reading ONCE more Slopperton-on-the-Sloshy rang with a subject dismissed from the public mind eight years ago, and now revived with a great deal more excitement and discussion than ever.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading All Slopperton made itself into one voice, and spoke but upon one theme--the pending trial of another man for that very crime of which Richard Marwood had been found guilty years ago--Richard, who, according to report, had died in an attempt to escape from the county asylum.

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

From this reading All Slopperton made itself into one voice, and spoke but upon one theme--the pending trial of another man for that very crime of which Richard Marwood had been found guilty years ago--Richard, who, according to report, had died in an attempt to escape from the county asylum.

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

From this reading That subject was, the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

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

From this reading Very little was known of the criminal, but a great deal was conjectured; a great deal more was invented; and ultimately, most conflicting reports were spread abroad by the citizens of Slopperton, every one of whom had his particular account of the seizure of De Marolles, and every one of whom stood to his view of the case with a pertinacity and fortitude worthy of a better cause.

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

From this reading All Slopperton made itself into one voice, and spoke but upon one theme--the pending trial of another man for that very crime of which Richard Marwood had been found guilty years ago--Richard, who, according to report, had died in an attempt to escape from the county asylum.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading All Slopperton made itself into one voice, and spoke but upon one theme--the pending trial of another man for that very crime of which Richard Marwood had been found guilty years ago--Richard, who, according to report, had died in an attempt to escape from the county asylum.

past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading Very little was known of the criminal, but a great deal was conjectured; a great deal more was invented; and ultimately, most conflicting reports were spread abroad by the citizens of Slopperton, every one of whom had his particular account of the seizure of De Marolles, and every one of whom stood to his view of the case with a pertinacity and fortitude worthy of a better cause.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading All Slopperton made itself into one voice, and spoke but upon one theme--the pending trial of another man for that very crime of which Richard Marwood had been found guilty years ago--Richard, who, according to report, had died in an attempt to escape from the county asylum.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Very little was known of the criminal, but a great deal was conjectured; a great deal more was invented; and ultimately, most conflicting reports were spread abroad by the citizens of Slopperton, every one of whom had his particular account of the seizure of De Marolles, and every one of whom stood to his view of the case with a pertinacity and fortitude worthy of a better cause.

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

From this reading Very little was known of the criminal, but a great deal was conjectured; a great deal more was invented; and ultimately, most conflicting reports were spread abroad by the citizens of Slopperton, every one of whom had his particular account of the seizure of De Marolles, and every one of whom stood to his view of the case with a pertinacity and fortitude worthy of a better cause.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading All Slopperton made itself into one voice, and spoke but upon one theme--the pending trial of another man for that very crime of which Richard Marwood had been found guilty years ago--Richard, who, according to report, had died in an attempt to escape from the county asylum.

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

From this reading All Slopperton made itself into one voice, and spoke but upon one theme--the pending trial of another man for that very crime of which Richard Marwood had been found guilty years ago--Richard, who, according to report, had died in an attempt to escape from the county asylum.

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From this reading Very little was known of the criminal, but a great deal was conjectured; a great deal more was invented; and ultimately, most conflicting reports were spread abroad by the citizens of Slopperton, every one of whom had his particular account of the seizure of De Marolles, and every one of whom stood to his view of the case with a pertinacity and fortitude worthy of a better cause.

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From this reading All Slopperton made itself into one voice, and spoke but upon one theme--the pending trial of another man for that very crime of which Richard Marwood had been found guilty years ago--Richard, who, according to report, had died in an attempt to escape from the county asylum.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading ONCE more Slopperton-on-the-Sloshy rang with a subject dismissed from the public mind eight years ago, and now revived with a great deal more excitement and discussion than ever.

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From this reading That subject was, the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

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

From this reading ONCE more Slopperton-on-the-Sloshy rang with a subject dismissed from the public mind eight years ago, and now revived with a great deal more excitement and discussion than ever.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Very little was known of the criminal, but a great deal was conjectured; a great deal more was invented; and ultimately, most conflicting reports were spread abroad by the citizens of Slopperton, every one of whom had his particular account of the seizure of De Marolles, and every one of whom stood to his view of the case with a pertinacity and fortitude worthy of a better cause.

a form of address for a man

From this reading That subject was, the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading That subject was, the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

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

From this reading ONCE more Slopperton-on-the-Sloshy rang with a subject dismissed from the public mind eight years ago, and now revived with a great deal more excitement and discussion than ever.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE END OF THE DARK ROAD.

on one occasion

From this reading ONCE more Slopperton-on-the-Sloshy rang with a subject dismissed from the public mind eight years ago, and now revived with a great deal more excitement and discussion than ever.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading All Slopperton made itself into one voice, and spoke but upon one theme--the pending trial of another man for that very crime of which Richard Marwood had been found guilty years ago--Richard, who, according to report, had died in an attempt to escape from the county asylum.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Very little was known of the criminal, but a great deal was conjectured; a great deal more was invented; and ultimately, most conflicting reports were spread abroad by the citizens of Slopperton, every one of whom had his particular account of the seizure of De Marolles, and every one of whom stood to his view of the case with a pertinacity and fortitude worthy of a better cause.

awaiting conclusion or confirmation

From this reading All Slopperton made itself into one voice, and spoke but upon one theme--the pending trial of another man for that very crime of which Richard Marwood had been found guilty years ago--Richard, who, according to report, had died in an attempt to escape from the county asylum.

persistent determination

From this reading Very little was known of the criminal, but a great deal was conjectured; a great deal more was invented; and ultimately, most conflicting reports were spread abroad by the citizens of Slopperton, every one of whom had his particular account of the seizure of De Marolles, and every one of whom stood to his view of the case with a pertinacity and fortitude worthy of a better cause.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading ONCE more Slopperton-on-the-Sloshy rang with a subject dismissed from the public mind eight years ago, and now revived with a great deal more excitement and discussion than ever.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading ONCE more Slopperton-on-the-Sloshy rang with a subject dismissed from the public mind eight years ago, and now revived with a great deal more excitement and discussion than ever.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading All Slopperton made itself into one voice, and spoke but upon one theme--the pending trial of another man for that very crime of which Richard Marwood had been found guilty years ago--Richard, who, according to report, had died in an attempt to escape from the county asylum.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading Very little was known of the criminal, but a great deal was conjectured; a great deal more was invented; and ultimately, most conflicting reports were spread abroad by the citizens of Slopperton, every one of whom had his particular account of the seizure of De Marolles, and every one of whom stood to his view of the case with a pertinacity and fortitude worthy of a better cause.

restored to consciousness or life or vigor

From this reading ONCE more Slopperton-on-the-Sloshy rang with a subject dismissed from the public mind eight years ago, and now revived with a great deal more excitement and discussion than ever.

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From this reading All Slopperton made itself into one voice, and spoke but upon one theme--the pending trial of another man for that very crime of which Richard Marwood had been found guilty years ago--Richard, who, according to report, had died in an attempt to escape from the county asylum.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading THE END OF THE DARK ROAD.

a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease

From this reading Very little was known of the criminal, but a great deal was conjectured; a great deal more was invented; and ultimately, most conflicting reports were spread abroad by the citizens of Slopperton, every one of whom had his particular account of the seizure of De Marolles, and every one of whom stood to his view of the case with a pertinacity and fortitude worthy of a better cause.

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From this reading All Slopperton made itself into one voice, and spoke but upon one theme--the pending trial of another man for that very crime of which Richard Marwood had been found guilty years ago--Richard, who, according to report, had died in an attempt to escape from the county asylum.

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From this reading ONCE more Slopperton-on-the-Sloshy rang with a subject dismissed from the public mind eight years ago, and now revived with a great deal more excitement and discussion than ever.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading All Slopperton made itself into one voice, and spoke but upon one theme--the pending trial of another man for that very crime of which Richard Marwood had been found guilty years ago--Richard, who, according to report, had died in an attempt to escape from the county asylum.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Very little was known of the criminal, but a great deal was conjectured; a great deal more was invented; and ultimately, most conflicting reports were spread abroad by the citizens of Slopperton, every one of whom had his particular account of the seizure of De Marolles, and every one of whom stood to his view of the case with a pertinacity and fortitude worthy of a better cause.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Very little was known of the criminal, but a great deal was conjectured; a great deal more was invented; and ultimately, most conflicting reports were spread abroad by the citizens of Slopperton, every one of whom had his particular account of the seizure of De Marolles, and every one of whom stood to his view of the case with a pertinacity and fortitude worthy of a better cause.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading ONCE more Slopperton-on-the-Sloshy rang with a subject dismissed from the public mind eight years ago, and now revived with a great deal more excitement and discussion than ever.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading ONCE more Slopperton-on-the-Sloshy rang with a subject dismissed from the public mind eight years ago, and now revived with a great deal more excitement and discussion than ever.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That subject was, 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 THE END OF THE DARK ROAD.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading All Slopperton made itself into one voice, and spoke but upon one theme--the pending trial of another man for that very crime of which Richard Marwood had been found guilty years ago--Richard, who, according to report, had died in an attempt to escape from the county asylum.

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

From this reading All Slopperton made itself into one voice, and spoke but upon one theme--the pending trial of another man for that very crime of which Richard Marwood had been found guilty years ago--Richard, who, according to report, had died in an attempt to escape from the county asylum.

the act of testing something

From this reading All Slopperton made itself into one voice, and spoke but upon one theme--the pending trial of another man for that very crime of which Richard Marwood had been found guilty years ago--Richard, who, according to report, had died in an attempt to escape from the county asylum.

as the end result of a succession or process

From this reading Very little was known of the criminal, but a great deal was conjectured; a great deal more was invented; and ultimately, most conflicting reports were spread abroad by the citizens of Slopperton, every one of whom had his particular account of the seizure of De Marolles, and every one of whom stood to his view of the case with a pertinacity and fortitude worthy of a better cause.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading All Slopperton made itself into one voice, and spoke but upon one theme--the pending trial of another man for that very crime of which Richard Marwood had been found guilty years ago--Richard, who, according to report, had died in an attempt to escape from the county asylum.

precisely as stated

From this reading All Slopperton made itself into one voice, and spoke but upon one theme--the pending trial of another man for that very crime of which Richard Marwood had been found guilty years ago--Richard, who, according to report, had died in an attempt to escape from the county asylum.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Very little was known of the criminal, but a great deal was conjectured; a great deal more was invented; and ultimately, most conflicting reports were spread abroad by the citizens of Slopperton, every one of whom had his particular account of the seizure of De Marolles, and every one of whom stood to his view of the case with a pertinacity and fortitude worthy of a better cause.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading All Slopperton made itself into one voice, and spoke but upon one theme--the pending trial of another man for that very crime of which Richard Marwood had been found guilty years ago--Richard, who, according to report, had died in an attempt to escape from the county asylum.

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

From this reading That subject was, the murder of Mr. Montague Harding.

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

From this reading Very little was known of the criminal, but a great deal was conjectured; a great deal more was invented; and ultimately, most conflicting reports were spread abroad by the citizens of Slopperton, every one of whom had his particular account of the seizure of De Marolles, and every one of whom stood to his view of the case with a pertinacity and fortitude worthy of a better cause.

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

From this reading All Slopperton made itself into one voice, and spoke but upon one theme--the pending trial of another man for that very crime of which Richard Marwood had been found guilty years ago--Richard, who, according to report, had died in an attempt to escape from the county asylum.

which person or people

From this reading All Slopperton made itself into one voice, and spoke but upon one theme--the pending trial of another man for that very crime of which Richard Marwood had been found guilty years ago--Richard, who, according to report, had died in an attempt to escape from the county asylum.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Very little was known of the criminal, but a great deal was conjectured; a great deal more was invented; and ultimately, most conflicting reports were spread abroad by the citizens of Slopperton, every one of whom had his particular account of the seizure of De Marolles, and every one of whom stood to his view of the case with a pertinacity and fortitude worthy of a better cause.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ONCE more Slopperton-on-the-Sloshy rang with a subject dismissed from the public mind eight years ago, and now revived with a great deal more excitement and discussion than ever.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading Very little was known of the criminal, but a great deal was conjectured; a great deal more was invented; and ultimately, most conflicting reports were spread abroad by the citizens of Slopperton, every one of whom had his particular account of the seizure of De Marolles, and every one of whom stood to his view of the case with a pertinacity and fortitude worthy of a better cause.

a late time of life

From this reading ONCE more Slopperton-on-the-Sloshy rang with a subject dismissed from the public mind eight years ago, and now revived with a great deal more excitement and discussion than ever.