used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perhaps from a prior suspicion of their intentions, or from the knavish cast of their countenances, he saw that hostilities were in contemplation: at any rate, he seemed to be prepared for the event.
accuseverbUS /əˈkjuːz/
bring an accusation against; level a charge against
From this reading They might with safety accuse the strangers; indeed, it was more than probable they had hit out the right source of the mischief; so, marching up boldly to the execution of this Christian purpose, they were proceeding to lay hands on the foremost of the culprits.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Will, being the mouthpiece of the party, and accustomed, moreover, at times to a precise and methodical manner of delivery, was the chief speaker.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This happy suggestion, the whole of these honest and conscientious servants of the church were prepared to obey.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Perhaps from a prior suspicion of their intentions, or from the knavish cast of their countenances, he saw that hostilities were in contemplation: at any rate, he seemed to be prepared for the event.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this critical moment he turned suddenly round.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Perhaps from a prior suspicion of their intentions, or from the knavish cast of their countenances, he saw that hostilities were in contemplation: at any rate, he seemed to be prepared for the event.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Will, being the mouthpiece of the party, and accustomed, moreover, at times to a precise and methodical manner of delivery, was the chief speaker.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading They might with safety accuse the strangers; indeed, it was more than probable they had hit out the right source of the mischief; so, marching up boldly to the execution of this Christian purpose, they were proceeding to lay hands on the foremost of the culprits.
put or send forth
From this reading Perhaps from a prior suspicion of their intentions, or from the knavish cast of their countenances, he saw that hostilities were in contemplation: at any rate, he seemed to be prepared for the event.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Will, being the mouthpiece of the party, and accustomed, moreover, at times to a precise and methodical manner of delivery, was the chief speaker.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading They might with safety accuse the strangers; indeed, it was more than probable they had hit out the right source of the mischief; so, marching up boldly to the execution of this Christian purpose, they were proceeding to lay hands on the foremost of the culprits.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading This happy suggestion, the whole of these honest and conscientious servants of the church were prepared to obey.
conscientiousadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəs/
characterized by extreme care and great effort
From this reading This happy suggestion, the whole of these honest and conscientious servants of the church were prepared to obey.
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading Perhaps from a prior suspicion of their intentions, or from the knavish cast of their countenances, he saw that hostilities were in contemplation: at any rate, he seemed to be prepared for the event.
countenancesnounUS /ˈkaʊntənənsɪz/
plural of “countenance” — the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Perhaps from a prior suspicion of their intentions, or from the knavish cast of their countenances, he saw that hostilities were in contemplation: at any rate, he seemed to be prepared for the event.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading At this critical moment he turned suddenly round.
culpritsnounUS /ˈkʌlprɪts/
plural of “culprit” — someone who perpetrates wrongdoing
From this reading They might with safety accuse the strangers; indeed, it was more than probable they had hit out the right source of the mischief; so, marching up boldly to the execution of this Christian purpose, they were proceeding to lay hands on the foremost of the culprits.
deliverynounUS /dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Will, being the mouthpiece of the party, and accustomed, moreover, at times to a precise and methodical manner of delivery, was the chief speaker.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Perhaps from a prior suspicion of their intentions, or from the knavish cast of their countenances, he saw that hostilities were in contemplation: at any rate, he seemed to be prepared for the event.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading They might with safety accuse the strangers; indeed, it was more than probable they had hit out the right source of the mischief; so, marching up boldly to the execution of this Christian purpose, they were proceeding to lay hands on the foremost of the culprits.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Perhaps from a prior suspicion of their intentions, or from the knavish cast of their countenances, he saw that hostilities were in contemplation: at any rate, he seemed to be prepared for the event.
foremostadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmoʊst/
ranking above all others
From this reading They might with safety accuse the strangers; indeed, it was more than probable they had hit out the right source of the mischief; so, marching up boldly to the execution of this Christian purpose, they were proceeding to lay hands on the foremost of the culprits.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Perhaps from a prior suspicion of their intentions, or from the knavish cast of their countenances, he saw that hostilities were in contemplation: at any rate, he seemed to be prepared for the event.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They might with safety accuse the strangers; indeed, it was more than probable they had hit out the right source of the mischief; so, marching up boldly to the execution of this Christian purpose, they were proceeding to lay hands on the foremost of the culprits.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading They might with safety accuse the strangers; indeed, it was more than probable they had hit out the right source of the mischief; so, marching up boldly to the execution of this Christian purpose, they were proceeding to lay hands on the foremost of the culprits.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading This happy suggestion, the whole of these honest and conscientious servants of the church were prepared to obey.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At this critical moment he turned suddenly round.
cause to move by striking
From this reading They might with safety accuse the strangers; indeed, it was more than probable they had hit out the right source of the mischief; so, marching up boldly to the execution of this Christian purpose, they were proceeding to lay hands on the foremost of the culprits.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading This happy suggestion, the whole of these honest and conscientious servants of the church were prepared to obey.
hostilitiesnounUS /hɑːˈstɪlətiz/
fighting; acts of overt warfare
From this reading Perhaps from a prior suspicion of their intentions, or from the knavish cast of their countenances, he saw that hostilities were in contemplation: at any rate, he seemed to be prepared for the event.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Perhaps from a prior suspicion of their intentions, or from the knavish cast of their countenances, he saw that hostilities were in contemplation: at any rate, he seemed to be prepared for the event.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading They might with safety accuse the strangers; indeed, it was more than probable they had hit out the right source of the mischief; so, marching up boldly to the execution of this Christian purpose, they were proceeding to lay hands on the foremost of the culprits.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Perhaps from a prior suspicion of their intentions, or from the knavish cast of their countenances, he saw that hostilities were in contemplation: at any rate, he seemed to be prepared for the event.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They might with safety accuse the strangers; indeed, it was more than probable they had hit out the right source of the mischief; so, marching up boldly to the execution of this Christian purpose, they were proceeding to lay hands on the foremost of the culprits.
knavishadjective
marked by skill in deception
From this reading Perhaps from a prior suspicion of their intentions, or from the knavish cast of their countenances, he saw that hostilities were in contemplation: at any rate, he seemed to be prepared for the event.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading They might with safety accuse the strangers; indeed, it was more than probable they had hit out the right source of the mischief; so, marching up boldly to the execution of this Christian purpose, they were proceeding to lay hands on the foremost of the culprits.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Will, being the mouthpiece of the party, and accustomed, moreover, at times to a precise and methodical manner of delivery, was the chief speaker.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading They might with safety accuse the strangers; indeed, it was more than probable they had hit out the right source of the mischief; so, marching up boldly to the execution of this Christian purpose, they were proceeding to lay hands on the foremost of the culprits.
methodicaladjectiveUS /məˈθɑːdəkəl/
characterized by method and orderliness
From this reading Will, being the mouthpiece of the party, and accustomed, moreover, at times to a precise and methodical manner of delivery, was the chief speaker.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading They might with safety accuse the strangers; indeed, it was more than probable they had hit out the right source of the mischief; so, marching up boldly to the execution of this Christian purpose, they were proceeding to lay hands on the foremost of the culprits.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading They might with safety accuse the strangers; indeed, it was more than probable they had hit out the right source of the mischief; so, marching up boldly to the execution of this Christian purpose, they were proceeding to lay hands on the foremost of the culprits.
a particular point in time
From this reading At this critical moment he turned suddenly round.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They might with safety accuse the strangers; indeed, it was more than probable they had hit out the right source of the mischief; so, marching up boldly to the execution of this Christian purpose, they were proceeding to lay hands on the foremost of the culprits.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Will, being the mouthpiece of the party, and accustomed, moreover, at times to a precise and methodical manner of delivery, was the chief speaker.
mouthpiecenounUS /ˈmaʊθpiːs/
a part that goes over or into the mouth of a person
From this reading Will, being the mouthpiece of the party, and accustomed, moreover, at times to a precise and methodical manner of delivery, was the chief speaker.
be obedient to
From this reading This happy suggestion, the whole of these honest and conscientious servants of the church were prepared to obey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This happy suggestion, the whole of these honest and conscientious servants of the church were prepared to obey.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They might with safety accuse the strangers; indeed, it was more than probable they had hit out the right source of the mischief; so, marching up boldly to the execution of this Christian purpose, they were proceeding to lay hands on the foremost of the culprits.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Perhaps from a prior suspicion of their intentions, or from the knavish cast of their countenances, he saw that hostilities were in contemplation: at any rate, he seemed to be prepared for the event.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They might with safety accuse the strangers; indeed, it was more than probable they had hit out the right source of the mischief; so, marching up boldly to the execution of this Christian purpose, they were proceeding to lay hands on the foremost of the culprits.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Will, being the mouthpiece of the party, and accustomed, moreover, at times to a precise and methodical manner of delivery, was the chief speaker.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps from a prior suspicion of their intentions, or from the knavish cast of their countenances, he saw that hostilities were in contemplation: at any rate, he seemed to be prepared for the event.
preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading Will, being the mouthpiece of the party, and accustomed, moreover, at times to a precise and methodical manner of delivery, was the chief speaker.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading This happy suggestion, the whole of these honest and conscientious servants of the church were prepared to obey.
prioradjectiveUS /ˈpraɪər/
earlier in time
From this reading Perhaps from a prior suspicion of their intentions, or from the knavish cast of their countenances, he saw that hostilities were in contemplation: at any rate, he seemed to be prepared for the event.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading They might with safety accuse the strangers; indeed, it was more than probable they had hit out the right source of the mischief; so, marching up boldly to the execution of this Christian purpose, they were proceeding to lay hands on the foremost of the culprits.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading They might with safety accuse the strangers; indeed, it was more than probable they had hit out the right source of the mischief; so, marching up boldly to the execution of this Christian purpose, they were proceeding to lay hands on the foremost of the culprits.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading They might with safety accuse the strangers; indeed, it was more than probable they had hit out the right source of the mischief; so, marching up boldly to the execution of this Christian purpose, they were proceeding to lay hands on the foremost of the culprits.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading Perhaps from a prior suspicion of their intentions, or from the knavish cast of their countenances, he saw that hostilities were in contemplation: at any rate, he seemed to be prepared for the event.
precisely, exactly
From this reading They might with safety accuse the strangers; indeed, it was more than probable they had hit out the right source of the mischief; so, marching up boldly to the execution of this Christian purpose, they were proceeding to lay hands on the foremost of the culprits.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading At this critical moment he turned suddenly round.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading They might with safety accuse the strangers; indeed, it was more than probable they had hit out the right source of the mischief; so, marching up boldly to the execution of this Christian purpose, they were proceeding to lay hands on the foremost of the culprits.
cut with a saw
From this reading Perhaps from a prior suspicion of their intentions, or from the knavish cast of their countenances, he saw that hostilities were in contemplation: at any rate, he seemed to be prepared for the event.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Perhaps from a prior suspicion of their intentions, or from the knavish cast of their countenances, he saw that hostilities were in contemplation: at any rate, he seemed to be prepared for the event.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading This happy suggestion, the whole of these honest and conscientious servants of the church were prepared to obey.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They might with safety accuse the strangers; indeed, it was more than probable they had hit out the right source of the mischief; so, marching up boldly to the execution of this Christian purpose, they were proceeding to lay hands on the foremost of the culprits.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading They might with safety accuse the strangers; indeed, it was more than probable they had hit out the right source of the mischief; so, marching up boldly to the execution of this Christian purpose, they were proceeding to lay hands on the foremost of the culprits.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading Will, being the mouthpiece of the party, and accustomed, moreover, at times to a precise and methodical manner of delivery, was the chief speaker.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading They might with safety accuse the strangers; indeed, it was more than probable they had hit out the right source of the mischief; so, marching up boldly to the execution of this Christian purpose, they were proceeding to lay hands on the foremost of the culprits.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading At this critical moment he turned suddenly round.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading This happy suggestion, the whole of these honest and conscientious servants of the church were prepared to obey.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Perhaps from a prior suspicion of their intentions, or from the knavish cast of their countenances, he saw that hostilities were in contemplation: at any rate, he seemed to be prepared for the event.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They might with safety accuse the strangers; indeed, it was more than probable they had hit out the right source of the mischief; so, marching up boldly to the execution of this Christian purpose, they were proceeding to lay hands on the foremost of the culprits.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Perhaps from a prior suspicion of their intentions, or from the knavish cast of their countenances, he saw that hostilities were in contemplation: at any rate, he seemed to be prepared for the event.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This happy suggestion, the whole of these honest and conscientious servants of the church were prepared to obey.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps from a prior suspicion of their intentions, or from the knavish cast of their countenances, he saw that hostilities were in contemplation: at any rate, he seemed to be prepared for the event.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading This happy suggestion, the whole of these honest and conscientious servants of the church were prepared to obey.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They might with safety accuse the strangers; indeed, it was more than probable they had hit out the right source of the mischief; so, marching up boldly to the execution of this Christian purpose, they were proceeding to lay hands on the foremost of the culprits.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This happy suggestion, the whole of these honest and conscientious servants of the church were prepared to obey.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Will, being the mouthpiece of the party, and accustomed, moreover, at times to a precise and methodical manner of delivery, was the chief speaker.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This happy suggestion, the whole of these honest and conscientious servants of the church were prepared to obey.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading At this critical moment he turned suddenly round.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They might with safety accuse the strangers; indeed, it was more than probable they had hit out the right source of the mischief; so, marching up boldly to the execution of this Christian purpose, they were proceeding to lay hands on the foremost of the culprits.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They might with safety accuse the strangers; indeed, it was more than probable they had hit out the right source of the mischief; so, marching up boldly to the execution of this Christian purpose, they were proceeding to lay hands on the foremost of the culprits.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This happy suggestion, the whole of these honest and conscientious servants of the church were prepared to obey.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading This happy suggestion, the whole of these honest and conscientious servants of the church were prepared to obey.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Will, being the mouthpiece of the party, and accustomed, moreover, at times to a precise and methodical manner of delivery, was the chief speaker.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They might with safety accuse the strangers; indeed, it was more than probable they had hit out the right source of the mischief; so, marching up boldly to the execution of this Christian purpose, they were proceeding to lay hands on the foremost of the culprits.
