used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had scarcely been there a month when a constable arrested me on the power of a warrant obtained against me by that rascally Meyer.
accidentallyadverbUS /ˌæksəˈdentəli/
without advance planning
From this reading Brought up before the magistrate, I was confronted with the blackguard and five other rascals of his stamp, who positively took their oaths that they had seen me taking the pocket-book of the general, which he had left accidentally upon the table in the bar of Tremont's.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The magistrate said, that out of respect for the character of my profession he would not push the affair to extremities, but that I must immediately give back the two hundred dollars Meyer said I had stolen from him, and pay fifty dollars besides for the expenses.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I had scarcely been there a month when a constable arrested me on the power of a warrant obtained against me by that rascally Meyer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The next day I started for Houston, where I settled, and preached to old women, children, and negroes, while the white male population were getting drunk, swearing, and fighting, just before the door of the church.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading I had scarcely been there a month when a constable arrested me on the power of a warrant obtained against me by that rascally Meyer.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The magistrate said, that out of respect for the character of my profession he would not push the affair to extremities, but that I must immediately give back the two hundred dollars Meyer said I had stolen from him, and pay fifty dollars besides for the expenses.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Brought up before the magistrate, I was confronted with the blackguard and five other rascals of his stamp, who positively took their oaths that they had seen me taking the pocket-book of the general, which he had left accidentally upon the table in the bar of Tremont's.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I had scarcely been there a month when a constable arrested me on the power of a warrant obtained against me by that rascally Meyer.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "The next day I started for Houston, where I settled, and preached to old women, children, and negroes, while the white male population were getting drunk, swearing, and fighting, just before the door of the church.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading The magistrate said, that out of respect for the character of my profession he would not push the affair to extremities, but that I must immediately give back the two hundred dollars Meyer said I had stolen from him, and pay fifty dollars besides for the expenses.
blackguardverb
subject to laughter or ridicule
From this reading Brought up before the magistrate, I was confronted with the blackguard and five other rascals of his stamp, who positively took their oaths that they had seen me taking the pocket-book of the general, which he had left accidentally upon the table in the bar of Tremont's.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Brought up before the magistrate, I was confronted with the blackguard and five other rascals of his stamp, who positively took their oaths that they had seen me taking the pocket-book of the general, which he had left accidentally upon the table in the bar of Tremont's.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The magistrate said, that out of respect for the character of my profession he would not push the affair to extremities, but that I must immediately give back the two hundred dollars Meyer said I had stolen from him, and pay fifty dollars besides for the expenses.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I had scarcely been there a month when a constable arrested me on the power of a warrant obtained against me by that rascally Meyer.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The magistrate said, that out of respect for the character of my profession he would not push the affair to extremities, but that I must immediately give back the two hundred dollars Meyer said I had stolen from him, and pay fifty dollars besides for the expenses.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading "The next day I started for Houston, where I settled, and preached to old women, children, and negroes, while the white male population were getting drunk, swearing, and fighting, just before the door of the church.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading In vain I remonstrated my innocence; no choice was left to me but to pay or go to gaol.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading "The next day I started for Houston, where I settled, and preached to old women, children, and negroes, while the white male population were getting drunk, swearing, and fighting, just before the door of the church.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading Brought up before the magistrate, I was confronted with the blackguard and five other rascals of his stamp, who positively took their oaths that they had seen me taking the pocket-book of the general, which he had left accidentally upon the table in the bar of Tremont's.
constablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading I had scarcely been there a month when a constable arrested me on the power of a warrant obtained against me by that rascally Meyer.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "The next day I started for Houston, where I settled, and preached to old women, children, and negroes, while the white male population were getting drunk, swearing, and fighting, just before the door of the church.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading The magistrate said, that out of respect for the character of my profession he would not push the affair to extremities, but that I must immediately give back the two hundred dollars Meyer said I had stolen from him, and pay fifty dollars besides for the expenses.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "The next day I started for Houston, where I settled, and preached to old women, children, and negroes, while the white male population were getting drunk, swearing, and fighting, just before the door of the church.
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading "The next day I started for Houston, where I settled, and preached to old women, children, and negroes, while the white male population were getting drunk, swearing, and fighting, just before the door of the church.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading The magistrate said, that out of respect for the character of my profession he would not push the affair to extremities, but that I must immediately give back the two hundred dollars Meyer said I had stolen from him, and pay fifty dollars besides for the expenses.
extremitiesnounUS /ekˈstremətiz/
plural of “extremity” — an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading The magistrate said, that out of respect for the character of my profession he would not push the affair to extremities, but that I must immediately give back the two hundred dollars Meyer said I had stolen from him, and pay fifty dollars besides for the expenses.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading The magistrate said, that out of respect for the character of my profession he would not push the affair to extremities, but that I must immediately give back the two hundred dollars Meyer said I had stolen from him, and pay fifty dollars besides for the expenses.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading "The next day I started for Houston, where I settled, and preached to old women, children, and negroes, while the white male population were getting drunk, swearing, and fighting, just before the door of the church.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Brought up before the magistrate, I was confronted with the blackguard and five other rascals of his stamp, who positively took their oaths that they had seen me taking the pocket-book of the general, which he had left accidentally upon the table in the bar of Tremont's.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "The next day I started for Houston, where I settled, and preached to old women, children, and negroes, while the white male population were getting drunk, swearing, and fighting, just before the door of the church.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The magistrate said, that out of respect for the character of my profession he would not push the affair to extremities, but that I must immediately give back the two hundred dollars Meyer said I had stolen from him, and pay fifty dollars besides for the expenses.
gaolnoun
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading In vain I remonstrated my innocence; no choice was left to me but to pay or go to gaol.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Brought up before the magistrate, I was confronted with the blackguard and five other rascals of his stamp, who positively took their oaths that they had seen me taking the pocket-book of the general, which he had left accidentally upon the table in the bar of Tremont's.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "The next day I started for Houston, where I settled, and preached to old women, children, and negroes, while the white male population were getting drunk, swearing, and fighting, just before the door of the church.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The magistrate said, that out of respect for the character of my profession he would not push the affair to extremities, but that I must immediately give back the two hundred dollars Meyer said I had stolen from him, and pay fifty dollars besides for the expenses.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In vain I remonstrated my innocence; no choice was left to me but to pay or go to gaol.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had scarcely been there a month when a constable arrested me on the power of a warrant obtained against me by that rascally Meyer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Brought up before the magistrate, I was confronted with the blackguard and five other rascals of his stamp, who positively took their oaths that they had seen me taking the pocket-book of the general, which he had left accidentally upon the table in the bar of Tremont's.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The magistrate said, that out of respect for the character of my profession he would not push the affair to extremities, but that I must immediately give back the two hundred dollars Meyer said I had stolen from him, and pay fifty dollars besides for the expenses.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Brought up before the magistrate, I was confronted with the blackguard and five other rascals of his stamp, who positively took their oaths that they had seen me taking the pocket-book of the general, which he had left accidentally upon the table in the bar of Tremont's.
HoustonnounUS /ˈhjuːstən/
the largest city in Texas; located in southeastern Texas near the Gulf of Mexico; site of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
From this reading "The next day I started for Houston, where I settled, and preached to old women, children, and negroes, while the white male population were getting drunk, swearing, and fighting, just before the door of the church.
ten 10s
From this reading The magistrate said, that out of respect for the character of my profession he would not push the affair to extremities, but that I must immediately give back the two hundred dollars Meyer said I had stolen from him, and pay fifty dollars besides for the expenses.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "The next day I started for Houston, where I settled, and preached to old women, children, and negroes, while the white male population were getting drunk, swearing, and fighting, just before the door of the church.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The magistrate said, that out of respect for the character of my profession he would not push the affair to extremities, but that I must immediately give back the two hundred dollars Meyer said I had stolen from him, and pay fifty dollars besides for the expenses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Brought up before the magistrate, I was confronted with the blackguard and five other rascals of his stamp, who positively took their oaths that they had seen me taking the pocket-book of the general, which he had left accidentally upon the table in the bar of Tremont's.
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading In vain I remonstrated my innocence; no choice was left to me but to pay or go to gaol.
and nothing more
From this reading "The next day I started for Houston, where I settled, and preached to old women, children, and negroes, while the white male population were getting drunk, swearing, and fighting, just before the door of the church.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Brought up before the magistrate, I was confronted with the blackguard and five other rascals of his stamp, who positively took their oaths that they had seen me taking the pocket-book of the general, which he had left accidentally upon the table in the bar of Tremont's.
magistratenounUS /ˈmædʒəstreɪt/
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading Brought up before the magistrate, I was confronted with the blackguard and five other rascals of his stamp, who positively took their oaths that they had seen me taking the pocket-book of the general, which he had left accidentally upon the table in the bar of Tremont's.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading "The next day I started for Houston, where I settled, and preached to old women, children, and negroes, while the white male population were getting drunk, swearing, and fighting, just before the door of the church.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had scarcely been there a month when a constable arrested me on the power of a warrant obtained against me by that rascally Meyer.
Meyer
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From this reading I had scarcely been there a month when a constable arrested me on the power of a warrant obtained against me by that rascally Meyer.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading I had scarcely been there a month when a constable arrested me on the power of a warrant obtained against me by that rascally Meyer.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The magistrate said, that out of respect for the character of my profession he would not push the affair to extremities, but that I must immediately give back the two hundred dollars Meyer said I had stolen from him, and pay fifty dollars besides for the expenses.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The magistrate said, that out of respect for the character of my profession he would not push the affair to extremities, but that I must immediately give back the two hundred dollars Meyer said I had stolen from him, and pay fifty dollars besides for the expenses.
negroesnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊz/
plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading "The next day I started for Houston, where I settled, and preached to old women, children, and negroes, while the white male population were getting drunk, swearing, and fighting, just before the door of the church.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "The next day I started for Houston, where I settled, and preached to old women, children, and negroes, while the white male population were getting drunk, swearing, and fighting, just before the door of the church.
not any; not one
From this reading In vain I remonstrated my innocence; no choice was left to me but to pay or go to gaol.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The magistrate said, that out of respect for the character of my profession he would not push the affair to extremities, but that I must immediately give back the two hundred dollars Meyer said I had stolen from him, and pay fifty dollars besides for the expenses.
oathsnounUS /oʊðz/
plural of “oath” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Brought up before the magistrate, I was confronted with the blackguard and five other rascals of his stamp, who positively took their oaths that they had seen me taking the pocket-book of the general, which he had left accidentally upon the table in the bar of Tremont's.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading I had scarcely been there a month when a constable arrested me on the power of a warrant obtained against me by that rascally Meyer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The next day I started for Houston, where I settled, and preached to old women, children, and negroes, while the white male population were getting drunk, swearing, and fighting, just before the door of the church.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "The next day I started for Houston, where I settled, and preached to old women, children, and negroes, while the white male population were getting drunk, swearing, and fighting, just before the door of the church.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I had scarcely been there a month when a constable arrested me on the power of a warrant obtained against me by that rascally Meyer.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In vain I remonstrated my innocence; no choice was left to me but to pay or go to gaol.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Brought up before the magistrate, I was confronted with the blackguard and five other rascals of his stamp, who positively took their oaths that they had seen me taking the pocket-book of the general, which he had left accidentally upon the table in the bar of Tremont's.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The magistrate said, that out of respect for the character of my profession he would not push the affair to extremities, but that I must immediately give back the two hundred dollars Meyer said I had stolen from him, and pay fifty dollars besides for the expenses.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading The magistrate said, that out of respect for the character of my profession he would not push the affair to extremities, but that I must immediately give back the two hundred dollars Meyer said I had stolen from him, and pay fifty dollars besides for the expenses.
pocket-book
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From this reading Brought up before the magistrate, I was confronted with the blackguard and five other rascals of his stamp, who positively took their oaths that they had seen me taking the pocket-book of the general, which he had left accidentally upon the table in the bar of Tremont's.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading "The next day I started for Houston, where I settled, and preached to old women, children, and negroes, while the white male population were getting drunk, swearing, and fighting, just before the door of the church.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading Brought up before the magistrate, I was confronted with the blackguard and five other rascals of his stamp, who positively took their oaths that they had seen me taking the pocket-book of the general, which he had left accidentally upon the table in the bar of Tremont's.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading I had scarcely been there a month when a constable arrested me on the power of a warrant obtained against me by that rascally Meyer.
preachedverbUS /priːtʃt/
past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon
From this reading "The next day I started for Houston, where I settled, and preached to old women, children, and negroes, while the white male population were getting drunk, swearing, and fighting, just before the door of the church.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading The magistrate said, that out of respect for the character of my profession he would not push the affair to extremities, but that I must immediately give back the two hundred dollars Meyer said I had stolen from him, and pay fifty dollars besides for the expenses.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading The magistrate said, that out of respect for the character of my profession he would not push the affair to extremities, but that I must immediately give back the two hundred dollars Meyer said I had stolen from him, and pay fifty dollars besides for the expenses.
rascallyadjective
playful in an appealingly bold way
From this reading I had scarcely been there a month when a constable arrested me on the power of a warrant obtained against me by that rascally Meyer.
rascalsnounUS /ˈræskəlz/
plural of “rascal” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading Brought up before the magistrate, I was confronted with the blackguard and five other rascals of his stamp, who positively took their oaths that they had seen me taking the pocket-book of the general, which he had left accidentally upon the table in the bar of Tremont's.
remonstrated
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From this reading In vain I remonstrated my innocence; no choice was left to me but to pay or go to gaol.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The magistrate said, that out of respect for the character of my profession he would not push the affair to extremities, but that I must immediately give back the two hundred dollars Meyer said I had stolen from him, and pay fifty dollars besides for the expenses.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The magistrate said, that out of respect for the character of my profession he would not push the affair to extremities, but that I must immediately give back the two hundred dollars Meyer said I had stolen from him, and pay fifty dollars besides for the expenses.
only a very short time before
From this reading I had scarcely been there a month when a constable arrested me on the power of a warrant obtained against me by that rascally Meyer.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Brought up before the magistrate, I was confronted with the blackguard and five other rascals of his stamp, who positively took their oaths that they had seen me taking the pocket-book of the general, which he had left accidentally upon the table in the bar of Tremont's.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading "The next day I started for Houston, where I settled, and preached to old women, children, and negroes, while the white male population were getting drunk, swearing, and fighting, just before the door of the church.
stampverbUS /stæmp/
walk heavily
From this reading Brought up before the magistrate, I was confronted with the blackguard and five other rascals of his stamp, who positively took their oaths that they had seen me taking the pocket-book of the general, which he had left accidentally upon the table in the bar of Tremont's.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "The next day I started for Houston, where I settled, and preached to old women, children, and negroes, while the white male population were getting drunk, swearing, and fighting, just before the door of the church.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading The magistrate said, that out of respect for the character of my profession he would not push the affair to extremities, but that I must immediately give back the two hundred dollars Meyer said I had stolen from him, and pay fifty dollars besides for the expenses.
swearingnounUS /ˈswerɪŋ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading "The next day I started for Houston, where I settled, and preached to old women, children, and negroes, while the white male population were getting drunk, swearing, and fighting, just before the door of the church.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Brought up before the magistrate, I was confronted with the blackguard and five other rascals of his stamp, who positively took their oaths that they had seen me taking the pocket-book of the general, which he had left accidentally upon the table in the bar of Tremont's.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Brought up before the magistrate, I was confronted with the blackguard and five other rascals of his stamp, who positively took their oaths that they had seen me taking the pocket-book of the general, which he had left accidentally upon the table in the bar of Tremont's.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had scarcely been there a month when a constable arrested me on the power of a warrant obtained against me by that rascally Meyer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The next day I started for Houston, where I settled, and preached to old women, children, and negroes, while the white male population were getting drunk, swearing, and fighting, just before the door of the church.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Brought up before the magistrate, I was confronted with the blackguard and five other rascals of his stamp, who positively took their oaths that they had seen me taking the pocket-book of the general, which he had left accidentally upon the table in the bar of Tremont's.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I had scarcely been there a month when a constable arrested me on the power of a warrant obtained against me by that rascally Meyer.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Brought up before the magistrate, I was confronted with the blackguard and five other rascals of his stamp, who positively took their oaths that they had seen me taking the pocket-book of the general, which he had left accidentally upon the table in the bar of Tremont's.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The next day I started for Houston, where I settled, and preached to old women, children, and negroes, while the white male population were getting drunk, swearing, and fighting, just before the door of the church.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Brought up before the magistrate, I was confronted with the blackguard and five other rascals of his stamp, who positively took their oaths that they had seen me taking the pocket-book of the general, which he had left accidentally upon the table in the bar of Tremont's.
Tremont's
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From this reading Brought up before the magistrate, I was confronted with the blackguard and five other rascals of his stamp, who positively took their oaths that they had seen me taking the pocket-book of the general, which he had left accidentally upon the table in the bar of Tremont's.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The magistrate said, that out of respect for the character of my profession he would not push the affair to extremities, but that I must immediately give back the two hundred dollars Meyer said I had stolen from him, and pay fifty dollars besides for the expenses.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Brought up before the magistrate, I was confronted with the blackguard and five other rascals of his stamp, who positively took their oaths that they had seen me taking the pocket-book of the general, which he had left accidentally upon the table in the bar of Tremont's.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Brought up before the magistrate, I was confronted with the blackguard and five other rascals of his stamp, who positively took their oaths that they had seen me taking the pocket-book of the general, which he had left accidentally upon the table in the bar of Tremont's.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading In vain I remonstrated my innocence; no choice was left to me but to pay or go to gaol.
warrantnounUS /ˈwɔːrənt/
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
From this reading I had scarcely been there a month when a constable arrested me on the power of a warrant obtained against me by that rascally Meyer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Brought up before the magistrate, I was confronted with the blackguard and five other rascals of his stamp, who positively took their oaths that they had seen me taking the pocket-book of the general, which he had left accidentally upon the table in the bar of Tremont's.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The next day I started for Houston, where I settled, and preached to old women, children, and negroes, while the white male population were getting drunk, swearing, and fighting, just before the door of the church.
at the time that
From this reading I had scarcely been there a month when a constable arrested me on the power of a warrant obtained against me by that rascally Meyer.
in or at the place that
From this reading "The next day I started for Houston, where I settled, and preached to old women, children, and negroes, while the white male population were getting drunk, swearing, and fighting, just before the door of the church.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Brought up before the magistrate, I was confronted with the blackguard and five other rascals of his stamp, who positively took their oaths that they had seen me taking the pocket-book of the general, which he had left accidentally upon the table in the bar of Tremont's.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "The next day I started for Houston, where I settled, and preached to old women, children, and negroes, while the white male population were getting drunk, swearing, and fighting, just before the door of the church.
a Caucasian
From this reading "The next day I started for Houston, where I settled, and preached to old women, children, and negroes, while the white male population were getting drunk, swearing, and fighting, just before the door of the church.
which person or people
From this reading Brought up before the magistrate, I was confronted with the blackguard and five other rascals of his stamp, who positively took their oaths that they had seen me taking the pocket-book of the general, which he had left accidentally upon the table in the bar of Tremont's.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Brought up before the magistrate, I was confronted with the blackguard and five other rascals of his stamp, who positively took their oaths that they had seen me taking the pocket-book of the general, which he had left accidentally upon the table in the bar of Tremont's.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "The next day I started for Houston, where I settled, and preached to old women, children, and negroes, while the white male population were getting drunk, swearing, and fighting, just before the door of the church.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The magistrate said, that out of respect for the character of my profession he would not push the affair to extremities, but that I must immediately give back the two hundred dollars Meyer said I had stolen from him, and pay fifty dollars besides for the expenses.
