Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading We regard it as a very fortunate circumstance that the manuscript record of what followed, or did not follow, the events just related, has been faithfully preserved.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading A simple transcription of the papers will do away with the necessity of relating the particulars in detail; and so we hasten to present the reader with the correspondence, prefacing it with the observation that the affair kept the town or city of Williamsburg in a state of great suspense for two whole days.

(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 "Mr. HOFFLAND: "You insulted a lady in my presence yesterday evening, and I demand from you a retraction of all that you uttered.

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

From this reading A simple transcription of the papers will do away with the necessity of relating the particulars in detail; and so we hasten to present the reader with the correspondence, prefacing it with the observation that the affair kept the town or city of Williamsburg in a state of great suspense for two whole days.

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

From this reading We regard it as a very fortunate circumstance that the manuscript record of what followed, or did not follow, the events just related, has been faithfully preserved.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading A simple transcription of the papers will do away with the necessity of relating the particulars in detail; and so we hasten to present the reader with the correspondence, prefacing it with the observation that the affair kept the town or city of Williamsburg in a state of great suspense for two whole days.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading We regard it as a very fortunate circumstance that the manuscript record of what followed, or did not follow, the events just related, has been faithfully preserved.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading We regard it as a very fortunate circumstance that the manuscript record of what followed, or did not follow, the events just related, has been faithfully preserved.

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

From this reading A simple transcription of the papers will do away with the necessity of relating the particulars in detail; and so we hasten to present the reader with the correspondence, prefacing it with the observation that the affair kept the town or city of Williamsburg in a state of great suspense for two whole days.

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading HOSTILE CORRESPONDENCE.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A simple transcription of the papers will do away with the necessity of relating the particulars in detail; and so we hasten to present the reader with the correspondence, prefacing it with the observation that the affair kept the town or city of Williamsburg in a state of great suspense for two whole days.

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading "Mr. HOFFLAND: "You insulted a lady in my presence yesterday evening, and I demand from you a retraction of all that you uttered.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading A simple transcription of the papers will do away with the necessity of relating the particulars in detail; and so we hasten to present the reader with the correspondence, prefacing it with the observation that the affair kept the town or city of Williamsburg in a state of great suspense for two whole days.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading We regard it as a very fortunate circumstance that the manuscript record of what followed, or did not follow, the events just related, has been faithfully preserved.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading A simple transcription of the papers will do away with the necessity of relating the particulars in detail; and so we hasten to present the reader with the correspondence, prefacing it with the observation that the affair kept the town or city of Williamsburg in a state of great suspense for two whole days.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading "Mr. HOFFLAND: "You insulted a lady in my presence yesterday evening, and I demand from you a retraction of all that you uttered.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading We regard it as a very fortunate circumstance that the manuscript record of what followed, or did not follow, the events just related, has been faithfully preserved.

in a faithful manner

From this reading We regard it as a very fortunate circumstance that the manuscript record of what followed, or did not follow, the events just related, has been faithfully preserved.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading We regard it as a very fortunate circumstance that the manuscript record of what followed, or did not follow, the events just related, has been faithfully preserved.

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

From this reading We regard it as a very fortunate circumstance that the manuscript record of what followed, or did not follow, the events just related, has been faithfully preserved.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A simple transcription of the papers will do away with the necessity of relating the particulars in detail; and so we hasten to present the reader with the correspondence, prefacing it with the observation that the affair kept the town or city of Williamsburg in a state of great suspense for two whole days.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading We regard it as a very fortunate circumstance that the manuscript record of what followed, or did not follow, the events just related, has been faithfully preserved.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Mr. HOFFLAND: "You insulted a lady in my presence yesterday evening, and I demand from you a retraction of all that you uttered.

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

From this reading A simple transcription of the papers will do away with the necessity of relating the particulars in detail; and so we hasten to present the reader with the correspondence, prefacing it with the observation that the affair kept the town or city of Williamsburg in a state of great suspense for two whole days.

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

From this reading We regard it as a very fortunate circumstance that the manuscript record of what followed, or did not follow, the events just related, has been faithfully preserved.

act or move at high speed

From this reading A simple transcription of the papers will do away with the necessity of relating the particulars in detail; and so we hasten to present the reader with the correspondence, prefacing it with the observation that the affair kept the town or city of Williamsburg in a state of great suspense for two whole days.

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

From this reading "Mr. HOFFLAND: "You insulted a lady in my presence yesterday evening, and I demand from you a retraction of all that you uttered.

characterized by enmity or ill will

From this reading HOSTILE CORRESPONDENCE.

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

From this reading I.

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

From this reading A simple transcription of the papers will do away with the necessity of relating the particulars in detail; and so we hasten to present the reader with the correspondence, prefacing it with the observation that the affair kept the town or city of Williamsburg in a state of great suspense for two whole days.

past form of “insult” — treat, mention, or speak to rudely

From this reading "Mr. HOFFLAND: "You insulted a lady in my presence yesterday evening, and I demand from you a retraction of all that you uttered.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading We regard it as a very fortunate circumstance that the manuscript record of what followed, or did not follow, the events just related, has been faithfully preserved.

and nothing more

From this reading We regard it as a very fortunate circumstance that the manuscript record of what followed, or did not follow, the events just related, has been faithfully preserved.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading A simple transcription of the papers will do away with the necessity of relating the particulars in detail; and so we hasten to present the reader with the correspondence, prefacing it with the observation that the affair kept the town or city of Williamsburg in a state of great suspense for two whole days.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading "Mr. HOFFLAND: "You insulted a lady in my presence yesterday evening, and I demand from you a retraction of all that you uttered.

A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.

From this reading We regard it as a very fortunate circumstance that the manuscript record of what followed, or did not follow, the events just related, has been faithfully preserved.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Mr. HOFFLAND: "You insulted a lady in my presence yesterday evening, and I demand from you a retraction of all that you uttered.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Mr. HOFFLAND: "You insulted a lady in my presence yesterday evening, and I demand from you a retraction of all that you uttered.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading A simple transcription of the papers will do away with the necessity of relating the particulars in detail; and so we hasten to present the reader with the correspondence, prefacing it with the observation that the affair kept the town or city of Williamsburg in a state of great suspense for two whole days.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading We regard it as a very fortunate circumstance that the manuscript record of what followed, or did not follow, the events just related, has been faithfully preserved.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading A simple transcription of the papers will do away with the necessity of relating the particulars in detail; and so we hasten to present the reader with the correspondence, prefacing it with the observation that the affair kept the town or city of Williamsburg in a state of great suspense for two whole days.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We regard it as a very fortunate circumstance that the manuscript record of what followed, or did not follow, the events just related, has been faithfully preserved.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading We regard it as a very fortunate circumstance that the manuscript record of what followed, or did not follow, the events just related, has been faithfully preserved.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading A simple transcription of the papers will do away with the necessity of relating the particulars in detail; and so we hasten to present the reader with the correspondence, prefacing it with the observation that the affair kept the town or city of Williamsburg in a state of great suspense for two whole days.

plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

From this reading A simple transcription of the papers will do away with the necessity of relating the particulars in detail; and so we hasten to present the reader with the correspondence, prefacing it with the observation that the affair kept the town or city of Williamsburg in a state of great suspense for two whole days.

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

From this reading A simple transcription of the papers will do away with the necessity of relating the particulars in detail; and so we hasten to present the reader with the correspondence, prefacing it with the observation that the affair kept the town or city of Williamsburg in a state of great suspense for two whole days.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading "Mr. HOFFLAND: "You insulted a lady in my presence yesterday evening, and I demand from you a retraction of all that you uttered.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading A simple transcription of the papers will do away with the necessity of relating the particulars in detail; and so we hasten to present the reader with the correspondence, prefacing it with the observation that the affair kept the town or city of Williamsburg in a state of great suspense for two whole days.

prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use

From this reading We regard it as a very fortunate circumstance that the manuscript record of what followed, or did not follow, the events just related, has been faithfully preserved.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading A simple transcription of the papers will do away with the necessity of relating the particulars in detail; and so we hasten to present the reader with the correspondence, prefacing it with the observation that the affair kept the town or city of Williamsburg in a state of great suspense for two whole days.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading We regard it as a very fortunate circumstance that the manuscript record of what followed, or did not follow, the events just related, has been faithfully preserved.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading We regard it as a very fortunate circumstance that the manuscript record of what followed, or did not follow, the events just related, has been faithfully preserved.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading We regard it as a very fortunate circumstance that the manuscript record of what followed, or did not follow, the events just related, has been faithfully preserved.

-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading A simple transcription of the papers will do away with the necessity of relating the particulars in detail; and so we hasten to present the reader with the correspondence, prefacing it with the observation that the affair kept the town or city of Williamsburg in a state of great suspense for two whole days.

a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion

From this reading "Mr. HOFFLAND: "You insulted a lady in my presence yesterday evening, and I demand from you a retraction of all that you uttered.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading A simple transcription of the papers will do away with the necessity of relating the particulars in detail; and so we hasten to present the reader with the correspondence, prefacing it with the observation that the affair kept the town or city of Williamsburg in a state of great suspense for two whole days.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A simple transcription of the papers will do away with the necessity of relating the particulars in detail; and so we hasten to present the reader with the correspondence, prefacing it with the observation that the affair kept the town or city of Williamsburg in a state of great suspense for two whole days.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading A simple transcription of the papers will do away with the necessity of relating the particulars in detail; and so we hasten to present the reader with the correspondence, prefacing it with the observation that the affair kept the town or city of Williamsburg in a state of great suspense for two whole days.

apprehension about what is going to happen

From this reading A simple transcription of the papers will do away with the necessity of relating the particulars in detail; and so we hasten to present the reader with the correspondence, prefacing it with the observation that the affair kept the town or city of Williamsburg in a state of great suspense for two whole days.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We regard it as a very fortunate circumstance that the manuscript record of what followed, or did not follow, the events just related, has been faithfully preserved.

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

From this reading We regard it as a very fortunate circumstance that the manuscript record of what followed, or did not follow, the events just related, has been faithfully preserved.

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

From this reading A simple transcription of the papers will do away with the necessity of relating the particulars in detail; and so we hasten to present the reader with the correspondence, prefacing it with the observation that the affair kept the town or city of Williamsburg in a state of great suspense for two whole days.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading A simple transcription of the papers will do away with the necessity of relating the particulars in detail; and so we hasten to present the reader with the correspondence, prefacing it with the observation that the affair kept the town or city of Williamsburg in a state of great suspense for two whole days.

something written, especially copied from one medium to another, as a typewritten version of dictation

From this reading A simple transcription of the papers will do away with the necessity of relating the particulars in detail; and so we hasten to present the reader with the correspondence, prefacing it with the observation that the affair kept the town or city of Williamsburg in a state of great suspense for two whole days.

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

From this reading A simple transcription of the papers will do away with the necessity of relating the particulars in detail; and so we hasten to present the reader with the correspondence, prefacing it with the observation that the affair kept the town or city of Williamsburg in a state of great suspense for two whole days.

communicated in words

From this reading "Mr. HOFFLAND: "You insulted a lady in my presence yesterday evening, and I demand from you a retraction of all that you uttered.

precisely as stated

From this reading We regard it as a very fortunate circumstance that the manuscript record of what followed, or did not follow, the events just related, has been faithfully preserved.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We regard it as a very fortunate circumstance that the manuscript record of what followed, or did not follow, the events just related, has been faithfully preserved.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading We regard it as a very fortunate circumstance that the manuscript record of what followed, or did not follow, the events just related, has been faithfully preserved.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading A simple transcription of the papers will do away with the necessity of relating the particulars in detail; and so we hasten to present the reader with the correspondence, prefacing it with the observation that the affair kept the town or city of Williamsburg in a state of great suspense for two whole days.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading A simple transcription of the papers will do away with the necessity of relating the particulars in detail; and so we hasten to present the reader with the correspondence, prefacing it with the observation that the affair kept the town or city of Williamsburg in a state of great suspense for two whole days.

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

From this reading A simple transcription of the papers will do away with the necessity of relating the particulars in detail; and so we hasten to present the reader with the correspondence, prefacing it with the observation that the affair kept the town or city of Williamsburg in a state of great suspense for two whole days.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A simple transcription of the papers will do away with the necessity of relating the particulars in detail; and so we hasten to present the reader with the correspondence, prefacing it with the observation that the affair kept the town or city of Williamsburg in a state of great suspense for two whole days.

the day immediately before today

From this reading "Mr. HOFFLAND: "You insulted a lady in my presence yesterday evening, and I demand from you a retraction of all that you uttered.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Mr. HOFFLAND: "You insulted a lady in my presence yesterday evening, and I demand from you a retraction of all that you uttered.