Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading His case had several serious difficulties, and the orders allowed of a discretion.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading The punishment could scarcely be less than death, and, in addition to the loss of a stout, sinewy man, it involved questions of natural right, that were not always pleasant to be considered.

(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 "The world's all title-page; there's no contents; The world's all face; the man who shows his heart, Is hooted for his nudities, and scorned."

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading His case had several serious difficulties, and the orders allowed of a discretion.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although the impressment of American seamen into the British ships of war was probably one of the most serious moral as well as political wrongs that one independent nation ever received at the hands of another, viewed as a practice of a generation's continuance it was not wholly without some relieving points.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The punishment could scarcely be less than death, and, in addition to the loss of a stout, sinewy man, it involved questions of natural right, that were not always pleasant to be considered.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Although the impressment of American seamen into the British ships of war was probably one of the most serious moral as well as political wrongs that one independent nation ever received at the hands of another, viewed as a practice of a generation's continuance it was not wholly without some relieving points.

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

From this reading "The world's all title-page; there's no contents; The world's all face; the man who shows his heart, Is hooted for his nudities, and scorned."

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Although the impressment of American seamen into the British ships of war was probably one of the most serious moral as well as political wrongs that one independent nation ever received at the hands of another, viewed as a practice of a generation's continuance it was not wholly without some relieving points.

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

From this reading Although the impressment of American seamen into the British ships of war was probably one of the most serious moral as well as political wrongs that one independent nation ever received at the hands of another, viewed as a practice of a generation's continuance it was not wholly without some relieving points.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Although the impressment of American seamen into the British ships of war was probably one of the most serious moral as well as political wrongs that one independent nation ever received at the hands of another, viewed as a practice of a generation's continuance it was not wholly without some relieving points.

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

From this reading The punishment could scarcely be less than death, and, in addition to the loss of a stout, sinewy man, it involved questions of natural right, that were not always pleasant to be considered.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _Night Thoughts_ Bolt had not been tried.

a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder

From this reading _Night Thoughts_ Bolt had not been tried.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading Although the impressment of American seamen into the British ships of war was probably one of the most serious moral as well as political wrongs that one independent nation ever received at the hands of another, viewed as a practice of a generation's continuance it was not wholly without some relieving points.

an occurrence of something

From this reading His case had several serious difficulties, and the orders allowed of a discretion.

carefully weighed

From this reading The punishment could scarcely be less than death, and, in addition to the loss of a stout, sinewy man, it involved questions of natural right, that were not always pleasant to be considered.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading "The world's all title-page; there's no contents; The world's all face; the man who shows his heart, Is hooted for his nudities, and scorned."

the act of continuing an activity without interruption

From this reading Although the impressment of American seamen into the British ships of war was probably one of the most serious moral as well as political wrongs that one independent nation ever received at the hands of another, viewed as a practice of a generation's continuance it was not wholly without some relieving points.

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

From this reading The punishment could scarcely be less than death, and, in addition to the loss of a stout, sinewy man, it involved questions of natural right, that were not always pleasant to be considered.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The punishment could scarcely be less than death, and, in addition to the loss of a stout, sinewy man, it involved questions of natural right, that were not always pleasant to be considered.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading His case had several serious difficulties, and the orders allowed of a discretion.

freedom to act or judge on one's own

From this reading His case had several serious difficulties, and the orders allowed of a discretion.

at any time

From this reading Although the impressment of American seamen into the British ships of war was probably one of the most serious moral as well as political wrongs that one independent nation ever received at the hands of another, viewed as a practice of a generation's continuance it was not wholly without some relieving points.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading "The world's all title-page; there's no contents; The world's all face; the man who shows his heart, Is hooted for his nudities, and scorned."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "The world's all title-page; there's no contents; The world's all face; the man who shows his heart, Is hooted for his nudities, and scorned."

possessive form of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading Although the impressment of American seamen into the British ships of war was probably one of the most serious moral as well as political wrongs that one independent nation ever received at the hands of another, viewed as a practice of a generation's continuance it was not wholly without some relieving points.

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

From this reading _Night Thoughts_ Bolt had not been tried.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Although the impressment of American seamen into the British ships of war was probably one of the most serious moral as well as political wrongs that one independent nation ever received at the hands of another, viewed as a practice of a generation's continuance it was not wholly without some relieving points.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading "The world's all title-page; there's no contents; The world's all face; the man who shows his heart, Is hooted for his nudities, and scorned."

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

From this reading "The world's all title-page; there's no contents; The world's all face; the man who shows his heart, Is hooted for his nudities, and scorned."

past form of “hoot” — to utter a loud clamorous shout

From this reading "The world's all title-page; there's no contents; The world's all face; the man who shows his heart, Is hooted for his nudities, and scorned."

the act of coercing someone into government service

From this reading Although the impressment of American seamen into the British ships of war was probably one of the most serious moral as well as political wrongs that one independent nation ever received at the hands of another, viewed as a practice of a generation's continuance it was not wholly without some relieving points.

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

From this reading The punishment could scarcely be less than death, and, in addition to the loss of a stout, sinewy man, it involved questions of natural right, that were not always pleasant to be considered.

free from external control and constraint

From this reading Although the impressment of American seamen into the British ships of war was probably one of the most serious moral as well as political wrongs that one independent nation ever received at the hands of another, viewed as a practice of a generation's continuance it was not wholly without some relieving points.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Although the impressment of American seamen into the British ships of war was probably one of the most serious moral as well as political wrongs that one independent nation ever received at the hands of another, viewed as a practice of a generation's continuance it was not wholly without some relieving points.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading The punishment could scarcely be less than death, and, in addition to the loss of a stout, sinewy man, it involved questions of natural right, that were not always pleasant to be considered.

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

From this reading "The world's all title-page; there's no contents; The world's all face; the man who shows his heart, Is hooted for his nudities, and scorned."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The punishment could scarcely be less than death, and, in addition to the loss of a stout, sinewy man, it involved questions of natural right, that were not always pleasant to be considered.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The punishment could scarcely be less than death, and, in addition to the loss of a stout, sinewy man, it involved questions of natural right, that were not always pleasant to be considered.

something that is lost

From this reading The punishment could scarcely be less than death, and, in addition to the loss of a stout, sinewy man, it involved questions of natural right, that were not always pleasant to be considered.

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

From this reading "The world's all title-page; there's no contents; The world's all face; the man who shows his heart, Is hooted for his nudities, and scorned."

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading Although the impressment of American seamen into the British ships of war was probably one of the most serious moral as well as political wrongs that one independent nation ever received at the hands of another, viewed as a practice of a generation's continuance it was not wholly without some relieving points.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Although the impressment of American seamen into the British ships of war was probably one of the most serious moral as well as political wrongs that one independent nation ever received at the hands of another, viewed as a practice of a generation's continuance it was not wholly without some relieving points.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Although the impressment of American seamen into the British ships of war was probably one of the most serious moral as well as political wrongs that one independent nation ever received at the hands of another, viewed as a practice of a generation's continuance it was not wholly without some relieving points.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading The punishment could scarcely be less than death, and, in addition to the loss of a stout, sinewy man, it involved questions of natural right, that were not always pleasant to be considered.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading _Night Thoughts_ Bolt had not been tried.

not any; not one

From this reading "The world's all title-page; there's no contents; The world's all face; the man who shows his heart, Is hooted for his nudities, and scorned."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _Night Thoughts_ Bolt had not been tried.

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From this reading "The world's all title-page; there's no contents; The world's all face; the man who shows his heart, Is hooted for his nudities, and scorned."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His case had several serious difficulties, and the orders allowed of a discretion.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Although the impressment of American seamen into the British ships of war was probably one of the most serious moral as well as political wrongs that one independent nation ever received at the hands of another, viewed as a practice of a generation's continuance it was not wholly without some relieving points.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading His case had several serious difficulties, and the orders allowed of a discretion.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading The punishment could scarcely be less than death, and, in addition to the loss of a stout, sinewy man, it involved questions of natural right, that were not always pleasant to be considered.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Although the impressment of American seamen into the British ships of war was probably one of the most serious moral as well as political wrongs that one independent nation ever received at the hands of another, viewed as a practice of a generation's continuance it was not wholly without some relieving points.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading Although the impressment of American seamen into the British ships of war was probably one of the most serious moral as well as political wrongs that one independent nation ever received at the hands of another, viewed as a practice of a generation's continuance it was not wholly without some relieving points.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading Although the impressment of American seamen into the British ships of war was probably one of the most serious moral as well as political wrongs that one independent nation ever received at the hands of another, viewed as a practice of a generation's continuance it was not wholly without some relieving points.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Although the impressment of American seamen into the British ships of war was probably one of the most serious moral as well as political wrongs that one independent nation ever received at the hands of another, viewed as a practice of a generation's continuance it was not wholly without some relieving points.

the act of punishing

From this reading The punishment could scarcely be less than death, and, in addition to the loss of a stout, sinewy man, it involved questions of natural right, that were not always pleasant to be considered.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading The punishment could scarcely be less than death, and, in addition to the loss of a stout, sinewy man, it involved questions of natural right, that were not always pleasant to be considered.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Although the impressment of American seamen into the British ships of war was probably one of the most serious moral as well as political wrongs that one independent nation ever received at the hands of another, viewed as a practice of a generation's continuance it was not wholly without some relieving points.

-ing form of “relieve” — provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading Although the impressment of American seamen into the British ships of war was probably one of the most serious moral as well as political wrongs that one independent nation ever received at the hands of another, viewed as a practice of a generation's continuance it was not wholly without some relieving points.

precisely, exactly

From this reading The punishment could scarcely be less than death, and, in addition to the loss of a stout, sinewy man, it involved questions of natural right, that were not always pleasant to be considered.

only a very short time before

From this reading The punishment could scarcely be less than death, and, in addition to the loss of a stout, sinewy man, it involved questions of natural right, that were not always pleasant to be considered.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading "The world's all title-page; there's no contents; The world's all face; the man who shows his heart, Is hooted for his nudities, and scorned."

plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading Although the impressment of American seamen into the British ships of war was probably one of the most serious moral as well as political wrongs that one independent nation ever received at the hands of another, viewed as a practice of a generation's continuance it was not wholly without some relieving points.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading His case had several serious difficulties, and the orders allowed of a discretion.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading His case had several serious difficulties, and the orders allowed of a discretion.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading Although the impressment of American seamen into the British ships of war was probably one of the most serious moral as well as political wrongs that one independent nation ever received at the hands of another, viewed as a practice of a generation's continuance it was not wholly without some relieving points.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading "The world's all title-page; there's no contents; The world's all face; the man who shows his heart, Is hooted for his nudities, and scorned."

(of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew

From this reading The punishment could scarcely be less than death, and, in addition to the loss of a stout, sinewy man, it involved questions of natural right, that were not always pleasant to be considered.

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

From this reading Although the impressment of American seamen into the British ships of war was probably one of the most serious moral as well as political wrongs that one independent nation ever received at the hands of another, viewed as a practice of a generation's continuance it was not wholly without some relieving points.

dependable

From this reading The punishment could scarcely be less than death, and, in addition to the loss of a stout, sinewy man, it involved questions of natural right, that were not always pleasant to be considered.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The punishment could scarcely be less than death, and, in addition to the loss of a stout, sinewy man, it involved questions of natural right, that were not always pleasant to be considered.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The punishment could scarcely be less than death, and, in addition to the loss of a stout, sinewy man, it involved questions of natural right, that were not always pleasant to be considered.

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

From this reading "The world's all title-page; there's no contents; The world's all face; the man who shows his heart, Is hooted for his nudities, and scorned."

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From this reading "The world's all title-page; there's no contents; The world's all face; the man who shows his heart, Is hooted for his nudities, and scorned."

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading _Night Thoughts_ Bolt had not been tried.

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From this reading "The world's all title-page; there's no contents; The world's all face; the man who shows his heart, Is hooted for his nudities, and scorned."

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

From this reading The punishment could scarcely be less than death, and, in addition to the loss of a stout, sinewy man, it involved questions of natural right, that were not always pleasant to be considered.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading _Night Thoughts_ Bolt had not been tried.

past form of “view” — deem to be

From this reading Although the impressment of American seamen into the British ships of war was probably one of the most serious moral as well as political wrongs that one independent nation ever received at the hands of another, viewed as a practice of a generation's continuance it was not wholly without some relieving points.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Although the impressment of American seamen into the British ships of war was probably one of the most serious moral as well as political wrongs that one independent nation ever received at the hands of another, viewed as a practice of a generation's continuance it was not wholly without some relieving points.

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

From this reading Although the impressment of American seamen into the British ships of war was probably one of the most serious moral as well as political wrongs that one independent nation ever received at the hands of another, viewed as a practice of a generation's continuance it was not wholly without some relieving points.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Although the impressment of American seamen into the British ships of war was probably one of the most serious moral as well as political wrongs that one independent nation ever received at the hands of another, viewed as a practice of a generation's continuance it was not wholly without some relieving points.

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

From this reading The punishment could scarcely be less than death, and, in addition to the loss of a stout, sinewy man, it involved questions of natural right, that were not always pleasant to be considered.

which person or people

From this reading "The world's all title-page; there's no contents; The world's all face; the man who shows his heart, Is hooted for his nudities, and scorned."

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Although the impressment of American seamen into the British ships of war was probably one of the most serious moral as well as political wrongs that one independent nation ever received at the hands of another, viewed as a practice of a generation's continuance it was not wholly without some relieving points.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Although the impressment of American seamen into the British ships of war was probably one of the most serious moral as well as political wrongs that one independent nation ever received at the hands of another, viewed as a practice of a generation's continuance it was not wholly without some relieving points.

possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading "The world's all title-page; there's no contents; The world's all face; the man who shows his heart, Is hooted for his nudities, and scorned."

plural of “wrong” — that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law

From this reading Although the impressment of American seamen into the British ships of war was probably one of the most serious moral as well as political wrongs that one independent nation ever received at the hands of another, viewed as a practice of a generation's continuance it was not wholly without some relieving points.