Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading He could well understand his (Mr. Ruse's) desire to return to his counting-room and his fireside free of the burdens and anxieties incident to a great trust.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading They knew as well as he, as well as any of the gentlemen about him now, that the Reform cause stood in peril of but one misfortune--the retirement of the great, unselfish, popular, and devoted man who had already led the Reformers to victory.

(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 But--and here Mr. Spiggott's bosom swelled and his eyes flashed with a noble fire--he was not here to-night to consider Mr. Ruse's feelings and wishes; he was here, as they all were, in the discharge of a public duty.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading They knew as well as he, as well as any of the gentlemen about him now, that the Reform cause stood in peril of but one misfortune--the retirement of the great, unselfish, popular, and devoted man who had already led the Reformers to victory.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Mr. Spiggott was entirely satisfied that among them there was no division of sentiment as to the course that should be pursued to secure this noble end.

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

From this reading They knew as well as he, as well as any of the gentlemen about him now, that the Reform cause stood in peril of but one misfortune--the retirement of the great, unselfish, popular, and devoted man who had already led the Reformers to victory.

plural of “anxiety” — (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading He could well understand his (Mr. Ruse's) desire to return to his counting-room and his fireside free of the burdens and anxieties incident to a great trust.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading They knew as well as he, as well as any of the gentlemen about him now, that the Reform cause stood in peril of but one misfortune--the retirement of the great, unselfish, popular, and devoted man who had already led the Reformers to victory.

a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

From this reading (Rapturous applause.) He did not fail to appreciate the modesty that led Mr. Ruse to undervalue his magnificent services to the city.

recognize with gratitude; be grateful for

From this reading (Rapturous applause.) He did not fail to appreciate the modesty that led Mr. Ruse to undervalue his magnificent services to the city.

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

From this reading Mr. Spiggott was entirely satisfied that among them there was no division of sentiment as to the course that should be pursued to secure this noble end.

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

From this reading Mr. Spiggott was entirely satisfied that among them there was no division of sentiment as to the course that should be pursued to secure this noble end.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading But--and here Mr. Spiggott's bosom swelled and his eyes flashed with a noble fire--he was not here to-night to consider Mr. Ruse's feelings and wishes; he was here, as they all were, in the discharge of a public duty.

plural of “burden” — an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading He could well understand his (Mr. Ruse's) desire to return to his counting-room and his fireside free of the burdens and anxieties incident to a great trust.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They knew as well as he, as well as any of the gentlemen about him now, that the Reform cause stood in peril of but one misfortune--the retirement of the great, unselfish, popular, and devoted man who had already led the Reformers to victory.

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

From this reading They knew as well as he, as well as any of the gentlemen about him now, that the Reform cause stood in peril of but one misfortune--the retirement of the great, unselfish, popular, and devoted man who had already led the Reformers to victory.

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

From this reading (Rapturous applause.) He did not fail to appreciate the modesty that led Mr. Ruse to undervalue his magnificent services to the city.

deem to be

From this reading But--and here Mr. Spiggott's bosom swelled and his eyes flashed with a noble fire--he was not here to-night to consider Mr. Ruse's feelings and wishes; he was here, as they all were, in the discharge of a public duty.

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

From this reading He could well understand his (Mr. Ruse's) desire to return to his counting-room and his fireside free of the burdens and anxieties incident to a great trust.

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From this reading He could well understand his (Mr. Ruse's) desire to return to his counting-room and his fireside free of the burdens and anxieties incident to a great trust.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Mr. Spiggott was entirely satisfied that among them there was no division of sentiment as to the course that should be pursued to secure this noble end.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading He could well understand his (Mr. Ruse's) desire to return to his counting-room and his fireside free of the burdens and anxieties incident to a great trust.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading They knew as well as he, as well as any of the gentlemen about him now, that the Reform cause stood in peril of but one misfortune--the retirement of the great, unselfish, popular, and devoted man who had already led the Reformers to victory.

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

From this reading (Rapturous applause.) He did not fail to appreciate the modesty that led Mr. Ruse to undervalue his magnificent services to the city.

complete or carry out

From this reading But--and here Mr. Spiggott's bosom swelled and his eyes flashed with a noble fire--he was not here to-night to consider Mr. Ruse's feelings and wishes; he was here, as they all were, in the discharge of a public duty.

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading Mr. Spiggott was entirely satisfied that among them there was no division of sentiment as to the course that should be pursued to secure this noble end.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading But--and here Mr. Spiggott's bosom swelled and his eyes flashed with a noble fire--he was not here to-night to consider Mr. Ruse's feelings and wishes; he was here, as they all were, in the discharge of a public duty.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Mr. Spiggott was entirely satisfied that among them there was no division of sentiment as to the course that should be pursued to secure this noble end.

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

From this reading Mr. Spiggott was entirely satisfied that among them there was no division of sentiment as to the course that should be pursued to secure this noble end.

opinion or judgment

From this reading But--and here Mr. Spiggott's bosom swelled and his eyes flashed with a noble fire--he was not here to-night to consider Mr. Ruse's feelings and wishes; he was here, as they all were, in the discharge of a public duty.

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading (Rapturous applause.) He did not fail to appreciate the modesty that led Mr. Ruse to undervalue his magnificent services to the city.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading But--and here Mr. Spiggott's bosom swelled and his eyes flashed with a noble fire--he was not here to-night to consider Mr. Ruse's feelings and wishes; he was here, as they all were, in the discharge of a public duty.

start firing a weapon

From this reading But--and here Mr. Spiggott's bosom swelled and his eyes flashed with a noble fire--he was not here to-night to consider Mr. Ruse's feelings and wishes; he was here, as they all were, in the discharge of a public duty.

an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)

From this reading He could well understand his (Mr. Ruse's) desire to return to his counting-room and his fireside free of the burdens and anxieties incident to a great trust.

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading But--and here Mr. Spiggott's bosom swelled and his eyes flashed with a noble fire--he was not here to-night to consider Mr. Ruse's feelings and wishes; he was here, as they all were, in the discharge of a public duty.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading He could well understand his (Mr. Ruse's) desire to return to his counting-room and his fireside free of the burdens and anxieties incident to a great trust.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading They knew as well as he, as well as any of the gentlemen about him now, that the Reform cause stood in peril of but one misfortune--the retirement of the great, unselfish, popular, and devoted man who had already led the Reformers to victory.

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

From this reading They knew as well as he, as well as any of the gentlemen about him now, that the Reform cause stood in peril of but one misfortune--the retirement of the great, unselfish, popular, and devoted man who had already led the Reformers to victory.

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

From this reading They knew as well as he, as well as any of the gentlemen about him now, that the Reform cause stood in peril of but one misfortune--the retirement of the great, unselfish, popular, and devoted man who had already led the Reformers to victory.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They knew as well as he, as well as any of the gentlemen about him now, that the Reform cause stood in peril of but one misfortune--the retirement of the great, unselfish, popular, and devoted man who had already led the Reformers to victory.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading But--and here Mr. Spiggott's bosom swelled and his eyes flashed with a noble fire--he was not here to-night to consider Mr. Ruse's feelings and wishes; he was here, as they all were, in the discharge of a public duty.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading They knew as well as he, as well as any of the gentlemen about him now, that the Reform cause stood in peril of but one misfortune--the retirement of the great, unselfish, popular, and devoted man who had already led the Reformers to victory.

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

From this reading (Rapturous applause.) He did not fail to appreciate the modesty that led Mr. Ruse to undervalue his magnificent services to the city.

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

From this reading They knew as well as he, as well as any of the gentlemen about him now, that the Reform cause stood in peril of but one misfortune--the retirement of the great, unselfish, popular, and devoted man who had already led the Reformers to victory.

a single distinct event

From this reading He could well understand his (Mr. Ruse's) desire to return to his counting-room and his fireside free of the burdens and anxieties incident to a great trust.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading They knew as well as he, as well as any of the gentlemen about him now, that the Reform cause stood in peril of but one misfortune--the retirement of the great, unselfish, popular, and devoted man who had already led the Reformers to victory.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading They knew as well as he, as well as any of the gentlemen about him now, that the Reform cause stood in peril of but one misfortune--the retirement of the great, unselfish, popular, and devoted man who had already led the Reformers to victory.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading (Rapturous applause.) He did not fail to appreciate the modesty that led Mr. Ruse to undervalue his magnificent services to the city.

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

From this reading They knew as well as he, as well as any of the gentlemen about him now, that the Reform cause stood in peril of but one misfortune--the retirement of the great, unselfish, popular, and devoted man who had already led the Reformers to victory.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading They knew as well as he, as well as any of the gentlemen about him now, that the Reform cause stood in peril of but one misfortune--the retirement of the great, unselfish, popular, and devoted man who had already led the Reformers to victory.

freedom from vanity or conceit

From this reading (Rapturous applause.) He did not fail to appreciate the modesty that led Mr. Ruse to undervalue his magnificent services to the city.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Spiggott was entirely satisfied that among them there was no division of sentiment as to the course that should be pursued to secure this noble end.

not any; not one

From this reading Mr. Spiggott was entirely satisfied that among them there was no division of sentiment as to the course that should be pursued to secure this noble end.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Mr. Spiggott was entirely satisfied that among them there was no division of sentiment as to the course that should be pursued to secure this noble end.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading (Rapturous applause.) He did not fail to appreciate the modesty that led Mr. Ruse to undervalue his magnificent services to the city.

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

From this reading They knew as well as he, as well as any of the gentlemen about him now, that the Reform cause stood in peril of but one misfortune--the retirement of the great, unselfish, popular, and devoted man who had already led the Reformers to victory.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Spiggott was entirely satisfied that among them there was no division of sentiment as to the course that should be pursued to secure this noble end.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They knew as well as he, as well as any of the gentlemen about him now, that the Reform cause stood in peril of but one misfortune--the retirement of the great, unselfish, popular, and devoted man who had already led the Reformers to victory.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading They knew as well as he, as well as any of the gentlemen about him now, that the Reform cause stood in peril of but one misfortune--the retirement of the great, unselfish, popular, and devoted man who had already led the Reformers to victory.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading They knew as well as he, as well as any of the gentlemen about him now, that the Reform cause stood in peril of but one misfortune--the retirement of the great, unselfish, popular, and devoted man who had already led the Reformers to victory.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading But--and here Mr. Spiggott's bosom swelled and his eyes flashed with a noble fire--he was not here to-night to consider Mr. Ruse's feelings and wishes; he was here, as they all were, in the discharge of a public duty.

a person who is being chased

From this reading Mr. Spiggott was entirely satisfied that among them there was no division of sentiment as to the course that should be pursued to secure this noble end.

feeling great rapture or delight

From this reading (Rapturous applause.) He did not fail to appreciate the modesty that led Mr. Ruse to undervalue his magnificent services to the city.

a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses

From this reading They knew as well as he, as well as any of the gentlemen about him now, that the Reform cause stood in peril of but one misfortune--the retirement of the great, unselfish, popular, and devoted man who had already led the Reformers to victory.

plural of “reformer” — a disputant who advocates reform

From this reading They knew as well as he, as well as any of the gentlemen about him now, that the Reform cause stood in peril of but one misfortune--the retirement of the great, unselfish, popular, and devoted man who had already led the Reformers to victory.

the state of being retired from one's business or occupation

From this reading They knew as well as he, as well as any of the gentlemen about him now, that the Reform cause stood in peril of but one misfortune--the retirement of the great, unselfish, popular, and devoted man who had already led the Reformers to victory.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading He could well understand his (Mr. Ruse's) desire to return to his counting-room and his fireside free of the burdens and anxieties incident to a great trust.

a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)

From this reading (Rapturous applause.) He did not fail to appreciate the modesty that led Mr. Ruse to undervalue his magnificent services to the city.

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From this reading He could well understand his (Mr. Ruse's) desire to return to his counting-room and his fireside free of the burdens and anxieties incident to a great trust.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Mr. Spiggott was entirely satisfied that among them there was no division of sentiment as to the course that should be pursued to secure this noble end.

get by special effort

From this reading Mr. Spiggott was entirely satisfied that among them there was no division of sentiment as to the course that should be pursued to secure this noble end.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading Mr. Spiggott was entirely satisfied that among them there was no division of sentiment as to the course that should be pursued to secure this noble end.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading (Rapturous applause.) He did not fail to appreciate the modesty that led Mr. Ruse to undervalue his magnificent services to the city.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Mr. Spiggott was entirely satisfied that among them there was no division of sentiment as to the course that should be pursued to secure this noble end.

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From this reading Mr. Spiggott was entirely satisfied that among them there was no division of sentiment as to the course that should be pursued to secure this noble end.

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

From this reading But--and here Mr. Spiggott's bosom swelled and his eyes flashed with a noble fire--he was not here to-night to consider Mr. Ruse's feelings and wishes; he was here, as they all were, in the discharge of a public duty.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading They knew as well as he, as well as any of the gentlemen about him now, that the Reform cause stood in peril of but one misfortune--the retirement of the great, unselfish, popular, and devoted man who had already led the Reformers to victory.

feeling self-importance

From this reading But--and here Mr. Spiggott's bosom swelled and his eyes flashed with a noble fire--he was not here to-night to consider Mr. Ruse's feelings and wishes; he was here, as they all were, in the discharge of a public duty.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Spiggott was entirely satisfied that among them there was no division of sentiment as to the course that should be pursued to secure this noble end.

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

From this reading Mr. Spiggott was entirely satisfied that among them there was no division of sentiment as to the course that should be pursued to secure this noble end.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Mr. Spiggott was entirely satisfied that among them there was no division of sentiment as to the course that should be pursued to secure this noble end.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Mr. Spiggott was entirely satisfied that among them there was no division of sentiment as to the course that should be pursued to secure this noble end.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They knew as well as he, as well as any of the gentlemen about him now, that the Reform cause stood in peril of but one misfortune--the retirement of the great, unselfish, popular, and devoted man who had already led the Reformers to victory.

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

From this reading Mr. Spiggott was entirely satisfied that among them there was no division of sentiment as to the course that should be pursued to secure this noble end.

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

From this reading Mr. Spiggott was entirely satisfied that among them there was no division of sentiment as to the course that should be pursued to secure this noble end.

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From this reading But--and here Mr. Spiggott's bosom swelled and his eyes flashed with a noble fire--he was not here to-night to consider Mr. Ruse's feelings and wishes; he was here, as they all were, in the discharge of a public duty.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading He could well understand his (Mr. Ruse's) desire to return to his counting-room and his fireside free of the burdens and anxieties incident to a great trust.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading He could well understand his (Mr. Ruse's) desire to return to his counting-room and his fireside free of the burdens and anxieties incident to a great trust.

assign too low a value to

From this reading (Rapturous applause.) He did not fail to appreciate the modesty that led Mr. Ruse to undervalue his magnificent services to the city.

disregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others

From this reading They knew as well as he, as well as any of the gentlemen about him now, that the Reform cause stood in peril of but one misfortune--the retirement of the great, unselfish, popular, and devoted man who had already led the Reformers to victory.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading They knew as well as he, as well as any of the gentlemen about him now, that the Reform cause stood in peril of but one misfortune--the retirement of the great, unselfish, popular, and devoted man who had already led the Reformers to victory.

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

From this reading Mr. Spiggott was entirely satisfied that among them there was no division of sentiment as to the course that should be pursued to secure this noble end.

(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 They knew as well as he, as well as any of the gentlemen about him now, that the Reform cause stood in peril of but one misfortune--the retirement of the great, unselfish, popular, and devoted man who had already led the Reformers to victory.

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

From this reading But--and here Mr. Spiggott's bosom swelled and his eyes flashed with a noble fire--he was not here to-night to consider Mr. Ruse's feelings and wishes; he was here, as they all were, in the discharge of a public duty.

which person or people

From this reading They knew as well as he, as well as any of the gentlemen about him now, that the Reform cause stood in peril of but one misfortune--the retirement of the great, unselfish, popular, and devoted man who had already led the Reformers to victory.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading But--and here Mr. Spiggott's bosom swelled and his eyes flashed with a noble fire--he was not here to-night to consider Mr. Ruse's feelings and wishes; he was here, as they all were, in the discharge of a public duty.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But--and here Mr. Spiggott's bosom swelled and his eyes flashed with a noble fire--he was not here to-night to consider Mr. Ruse's feelings and wishes; he was here, as they all were, in the discharge of a public duty.