Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading With the greedy and brutal public, however, it was otherwise; and the discovery of this fact, which reached them in a thousand ways, it was that filled their hearts with such unparalleled distress, terrible agony, and that expanding spirit of revenge which is never satisfied, until it closes on him whose crime has given it birth.

plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Immediately after the night of its occurrence, a change began to take place in the conduct and deportment of their general acquaintances.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

later than; following

From this reading Immediately after the night of its occurrence, a change began to take place in the conduct and deportment of their general acquaintances.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.

From this reading With the greedy and brutal public, however, it was otherwise; and the discovery of this fact, which reached them in a thousand ways, it was that filled their hearts with such unparalleled distress, terrible agony, and that expanding spirit of revenge which is never satisfied, until it closes on him whose crime has given it birth.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading In truth,--and it is not to be wondered at--as how almost could it be otherwise?--the diabolical and cowardly crime of Phil M'Clutchy towards their sweet and unoffending sister, had changed her three brothers from men into so many savage and insatiable Frankensteins, resolved never to cease dogging his guilty steps, until their vengeance had slaked its burning thirst in his caitiff blood.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

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

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

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

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

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

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On her own immediate relations and family, who knew her firmness, candor, purity of heart, and self-respect, the foul slander had no effect whatsoever, at least in shaking their confidence in her sense of honor and discretion.

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

From this reading In truth,--and it is not to be wondered at--as how almost could it be otherwise?--the diabolical and cowardly crime of Phil M'Clutchy towards their sweet and unoffending sister, had changed her three brothers from men into so many savage and insatiable Frankensteins, resolved never to cease dogging his guilty steps, until their vengeance had slaked its burning thirst in his caitiff blood.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Immediately after the night of its occurrence, a change began to take place in the conduct and deportment of their general acquaintances.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading With the greedy and brutal public, however, it was otherwise; and the discovery of this fact, which reached them in a thousand ways, it was that filled their hearts with such unparalleled distress, terrible agony, and that expanding spirit of revenge which is never satisfied, until it closes on him whose crime has given it birth.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading With the greedy and brutal public, however, it was otherwise; and the discovery of this fact, which reached them in a thousand ways, it was that filled their hearts with such unparalleled distress, terrible agony, and that expanding spirit of revenge which is never satisfied, until it closes on him whose crime has given it birth.

the act of burning something

From this reading In truth,--and it is not to be wondered at--as how almost could it be otherwise?--the diabolical and cowardly crime of Phil M'Clutchy towards their sweet and unoffending sister, had changed her three brothers from men into so many savage and insatiable Frankensteins, resolved never to cease dogging his guilty steps, until their vengeance had slaked its burning thirst in his caitiff blood.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

a cowardly and despicable person

From this reading In truth,--and it is not to be wondered at--as how almost could it be otherwise?--the diabolical and cowardly crime of Phil M'Clutchy towards their sweet and unoffending sister, had changed her three brothers from men into so many savage and insatiable Frankensteins, resolved never to cease dogging his guilty steps, until their vengeance had slaked its burning thirst in his caitiff blood.

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From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty

From this reading On her own immediate relations and family, who knew her firmness, candor, purity of heart, and self-respect, the foul slander had no effect whatsoever, at least in shaking their confidence in her sense of honor and discretion.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading In truth,--and it is not to be wondered at--as how almost could it be otherwise?--the diabolical and cowardly crime of Phil M'Clutchy towards their sweet and unoffending sister, had changed her three brothers from men into so many savage and insatiable Frankensteins, resolved never to cease dogging his guilty steps, until their vengeance had slaked its burning thirst in his caitiff blood.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Immediately after the night of its occurrence, a change began to take place in the conduct and deportment of their general acquaintances.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading In truth,--and it is not to be wondered at--as how almost could it be otherwise?--the diabolical and cowardly crime of Phil M'Clutchy towards their sweet and unoffending sister, had changed her three brothers from men into so many savage and insatiable Frankensteins, resolved never to cease dogging his guilty steps, until their vengeance had slaked its burning thirst in his caitiff blood.

plural of “close” — the temporal end; the concluding time

From this reading With the greedy and brutal public, however, it was otherwise; and the discovery of this fact, which reached them in a thousand ways, it was that filled their hearts with such unparalleled distress, terrible agony, and that expanding spirit of revenge which is never satisfied, until it closes on him whose crime has given it birth.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Immediately after the night of its occurrence, a change began to take place in the conduct and deportment of their general acquaintances.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading On her own immediate relations and family, who knew her firmness, candor, purity of heart, and self-respect, the foul slander had no effect whatsoever, at least in shaking their confidence in her sense of honor and discretion.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

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

From this reading In truth,--and it is not to be wondered at--as how almost could it be otherwise?--the diabolical and cowardly crime of Phil M'Clutchy towards their sweet and unoffending sister, had changed her three brothers from men into so many savage and insatiable Frankensteins, resolved never to cease dogging his guilty steps, until their vengeance had slaked its burning thirst in his caitiff blood.

lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading With the greedy and brutal public, however, it was otherwise; and the discovery of this fact, which reached them in a thousand ways, it was that filled their hearts with such unparalleled distress, terrible agony, and that expanding spirit of revenge which is never satisfied, until it closes on him whose crime has given it birth.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

From this reading Immediately after the night of its occurrence, a change began to take place in the conduct and deportment of their general acquaintances.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil

From this reading In truth,--and it is not to be wondered at--as how almost could it be otherwise?--the diabolical and cowardly crime of Phil M'Clutchy towards their sweet and unoffending sister, had changed her three brothers from men into so many savage and insatiable Frankensteins, resolved never to cease dogging his guilty steps, until their vengeance had slaked its burning thirst in his caitiff blood.

the act of discovering something

From this reading With the greedy and brutal public, however, it was otherwise; and the discovery of this fact, which reached them in a thousand ways, it was that filled their hearts with such unparalleled distress, terrible agony, and that expanding spirit of revenge which is never satisfied, until it closes on him whose crime has given it birth.

freedom to act or judge on one's own

From this reading On her own immediate relations and family, who knew her firmness, candor, purity of heart, and self-respect, the foul slander had no effect whatsoever, at least in shaking their confidence in her sense of honor and discretion.

psychological suffering

From this reading With the greedy and brutal public, however, it was otherwise; and the discovery of this fact, which reached them in a thousand ways, it was that filled their hearts with such unparalleled distress, terrible agony, and that expanding spirit of revenge which is never satisfied, until it closes on him whose crime has given it birth.

relentless and indefatigable in pursuit or as if in pursuit

From this reading In truth,--and it is not to be wondered at--as how almost could it be otherwise?--the diabolical and cowardly crime of Phil M'Clutchy towards their sweet and unoffending sister, had changed her three brothers from men into so many savage and insatiable Frankensteins, resolved never to cease dogging his guilty steps, until their vengeance had slaked its burning thirst in his caitiff blood.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

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

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading On her own immediate relations and family, who knew her firmness, candor, purity of heart, and self-respect, the foul slander had no effect whatsoever, at least in shaking their confidence in her sense of honor and discretion.

-ing form of “expand” — extend in one or more directions

From this reading With the greedy and brutal public, however, it was otherwise; and the discovery of this fact, which reached them in a thousand ways, it was that filled their hearts with such unparalleled distress, terrible agony, and that expanding spirit of revenge which is never satisfied, until it closes on him whose crime has given it birth.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading With the greedy and brutal public, however, it was otherwise; and the discovery of this fact, which reached them in a thousand ways, it was that filled their hearts with such unparalleled distress, terrible agony, and that expanding spirit of revenge which is never satisfied, until it closes on him whose crime has given it birth.

a social unit living together

From this reading On her own immediate relations and family, who knew her firmness, candor, purity of heart, and self-respect, the foul slander had no effect whatsoever, at least in shaking their confidence in her sense of honor and discretion.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading With the greedy and brutal public, however, it was otherwise; and the discovery of this fact, which reached them in a thousand ways, it was that filled their hearts with such unparalleled distress, terrible agony, and that expanding spirit of revenge which is never satisfied, until it closes on him whose crime has given it birth.

the muscle tone of healthy tissue

From this reading On her own immediate relations and family, who knew her firmness, candor, purity of heart, and self-respect, the foul slander had no effect whatsoever, at least in shaking their confidence in her sense of honor and discretion.

highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

From this reading On her own immediate relations and family, who knew her firmness, candor, purity of heart, and self-respect, the foul slander had no effect whatsoever, at least in shaking their confidence in her sense of honor and discretion.

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

From this reading In truth,--and it is not to be wondered at--as how almost could it be otherwise?--the diabolical and cowardly crime of Phil M'Clutchy towards their sweet and unoffending sister, had changed her three brothers from men into so many savage and insatiable Frankensteins, resolved never to cease dogging his guilty steps, until their vengeance had slaked its burning thirst in his caitiff blood.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In truth,--and it is not to be wondered at--as how almost could it be otherwise?--the diabolical and cowardly crime of Phil M'Clutchy towards their sweet and unoffending sister, had changed her three brothers from men into so many savage and insatiable Frankensteins, resolved never to cease dogging his guilty steps, until their vengeance had slaked its burning thirst in his caitiff blood.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Immediately after the night of its occurrence, a change began to take place in the conduct and deportment of their general acquaintances.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading With the greedy and brutal public, however, it was otherwise; and the discovery of this fact, which reached them in a thousand ways, it was that filled their hearts with such unparalleled distress, terrible agony, and that expanding spirit of revenge which is never satisfied, until it closes on him whose crime has given it birth.

immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth

From this reading With the greedy and brutal public, however, it was otherwise; and the discovery of this fact, which reached them in a thousand ways, it was that filled their hearts with such unparalleled distress, terrible agony, and that expanding spirit of revenge which is never satisfied, until it closes on him whose crime has given it birth.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading In truth,--and it is not to be wondered at--as how almost could it be otherwise?--the diabolical and cowardly crime of Phil M'Clutchy towards their sweet and unoffending sister, had changed her three brothers from men into so many savage and insatiable Frankensteins, resolved never to cease dogging his guilty steps, until their vengeance had slaked its burning thirst in his caitiff blood.

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

From this reading On her own immediate relations and family, who knew her firmness, candor, purity of heart, and self-respect, the foul slander had no effect whatsoever, at least in shaking their confidence in her sense of honor and discretion.

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

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading On her own immediate relations and family, who knew her firmness, candor, purity of heart, and self-respect, the foul slander had no effect whatsoever, at least in shaking their confidence in her sense of honor and discretion.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading With the greedy and brutal public, however, it was otherwise; and the discovery of this fact, which reached them in a thousand ways, it was that filled their hearts with such unparalleled distress, terrible agony, and that expanding spirit of revenge which is never satisfied, until it closes on him whose crime has given it birth.

(informal) very unpleasant

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

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

From this reading With the greedy and brutal public, however, it was otherwise; and the discovery of this fact, which reached them in a thousand ways, it was that filled their hearts with such unparalleled distress, terrible agony, and that expanding spirit of revenge which is never satisfied, until it closes on him whose crime has given it birth.

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

From this reading In truth,--and it is not to be wondered at--as how almost could it be otherwise?--the diabolical and cowardly crime of Phil M'Clutchy towards their sweet and unoffending sister, had changed her three brothers from men into so many savage and insatiable Frankensteins, resolved never to cease dogging his guilty steps, until their vengeance had slaked its burning thirst in his caitiff blood.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading On her own immediate relations and family, who knew her firmness, candor, purity of heart, and self-respect, the foul slander had no effect whatsoever, at least in shaking their confidence in her sense of honor and discretion.

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

From this reading In truth,--and it is not to be wondered at--as how almost could it be otherwise?--the diabolical and cowardly crime of Phil M'Clutchy towards their sweet and unoffending sister, had changed her three brothers from men into so many savage and insatiable Frankensteins, resolved never to cease dogging his guilty steps, until their vengeance had slaked its burning thirst in his caitiff blood.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading With the greedy and brutal public, however, it was otherwise; and the discovery of this fact, which reached them in a thousand ways, it was that filled their hearts with such unparalleled distress, terrible agony, and that expanding spirit of revenge which is never satisfied, until it closes on him whose crime has given it birth.

of the present time and place

From this reading On her own immediate relations and family, who knew her firmness, candor, purity of heart, and self-respect, the foul slander had no effect whatsoever, at least in shaking their confidence in her sense of honor and discretion.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Immediately after the night of its occurrence, a change began to take place in the conduct and deportment of their general acquaintances.

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

From this reading On her own immediate relations and family, who knew her firmness, candor, purity of heart, and self-respect, the foul slander had no effect whatsoever, at least in shaking their confidence in her sense of honor and discretion.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

impossible to satisfy

From this reading In truth,--and it is not to be wondered at--as how almost could it be otherwise?--the diabolical and cowardly crime of Phil M'Clutchy towards their sweet and unoffending sister, had changed her three brothers from men into so many savage and insatiable Frankensteins, resolved never to cease dogging his guilty steps, until their vengeance had slaked its burning thirst in his caitiff blood.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In truth,--and it is not to be wondered at--as how almost could it be otherwise?--the diabolical and cowardly crime of Phil M'Clutchy towards their sweet and unoffending sister, had changed her three brothers from men into so many savage and insatiable Frankensteins, resolved never to cease dogging his guilty steps, until their vengeance had slaked its burning thirst in his caitiff blood.

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

From this reading With the greedy and brutal public, however, it was otherwise; and the discovery of this fact, which reached them in a thousand ways, it was that filled their hearts with such unparalleled distress, terrible agony, and that expanding spirit of revenge which is never satisfied, until it closes on him whose crime has given it birth.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading With the greedy and brutal public, however, it was otherwise; and the discovery of this fact, which reached them in a thousand ways, it was that filled their hearts with such unparalleled distress, terrible agony, and that expanding spirit of revenge which is never satisfied, until it closes on him whose crime has given it birth.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In truth,--and it is not to be wondered at--as how almost could it be otherwise?--the diabolical and cowardly crime of Phil M'Clutchy towards their sweet and unoffending sister, had changed her three brothers from men into so many savage and insatiable Frankensteins, resolved never to cease dogging his guilty steps, until their vengeance had slaked its burning thirst in his caitiff blood.

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 On her own immediate relations and family, who knew her firmness, candor, purity of heart, and self-respect, the foul slander had no effect whatsoever, at least in shaking their confidence in her sense of honor and discretion.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading On her own immediate relations and family, who knew her firmness, candor, purity of heart, and self-respect, the foul slander had no effect whatsoever, at least in shaking their confidence in her sense of honor and discretion.

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From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

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From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

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From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading In truth,--and it is not to be wondered at--as how almost could it be otherwise?--the diabolical and cowardly crime of Phil M'Clutchy towards their sweet and unoffending sister, had changed her three brothers from men into so many savage and insatiable Frankensteins, resolved never to cease dogging his guilty steps, until their vengeance had slaked its burning thirst in his caitiff blood.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

the force of workers available

From this reading In truth,--and it is not to be wondered at--as how almost could it be otherwise?--the diabolical and cowardly crime of Phil M'Clutchy towards their sweet and unoffending sister, had changed her three brothers from men into so many savage and insatiable Frankensteins, resolved never to cease dogging his guilty steps, until their vengeance had slaked its burning thirst in his caitiff blood.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading With the greedy and brutal public, however, it was otherwise; and the discovery of this fact, which reached them in a thousand ways, it was that filled their hearts with such unparalleled distress, terrible agony, and that expanding spirit of revenge which is never satisfied, until it closes on him whose crime has given it birth.

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

From this reading Immediately after the night of its occurrence, a change began to take place in the conduct and deportment of their general acquaintances.

not any; not one

From this reading On her own immediate relations and family, who knew her firmness, candor, purity of heart, and self-respect, the foul slander had no effect whatsoever, at least in shaking their confidence in her sense of honor and discretion.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In truth,--and it is not to be wondered at--as how almost could it be otherwise?--the diabolical and cowardly crime of Phil M'Clutchy towards their sweet and unoffending sister, had changed her three brothers from men into so many savage and insatiable Frankensteins, resolved never to cease dogging his guilty steps, until their vengeance had slaked its burning thirst in his caitiff blood.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

an event that happens

From this reading Immediately after the night of its occurrence, a change began to take place in the conduct and deportment of their general acquaintances.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On her own immediate relations and family, who knew her firmness, candor, purity of heart, and self-respect, the foul slander had no effect whatsoever, at least in shaking their confidence in her sense of honor and discretion.

in other respects or ways

From this reading With the greedy and brutal public, however, it was otherwise; and the discovery of this fact, which reached them in a thousand ways, it was that filled their hearts with such unparalleled distress, terrible agony, and that expanding spirit of revenge which is never satisfied, until it closes on him whose crime has given it birth.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading On her own immediate relations and family, who knew her firmness, candor, purity of heart, and self-respect, the foul slander had no effect whatsoever, at least in shaking their confidence in her sense of honor and discretion.

past form of “perpetrate” — perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

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From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

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From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Immediately after the night of its occurrence, a change began to take place in the conduct and deportment of their general acquaintances.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material

From this reading On her own immediate relations and family, who knew her firmness, candor, purity of heart, and self-respect, the foul slander had no effect whatsoever, at least in shaking their confidence in her sense of honor and discretion.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading With the greedy and brutal public, however, it was otherwise; and the discovery of this fact, which reached them in a thousand ways, it was that filled their hearts with such unparalleled distress, terrible agony, and that expanding spirit of revenge which is never satisfied, until it closes on him whose crime has given it birth.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading On her own immediate relations and family, who knew her firmness, candor, purity of heart, and self-respect, the foul slander had no effect whatsoever, at least in shaking their confidence in her sense of honor and discretion.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

determined

From this reading In truth,--and it is not to be wondered at--as how almost could it be otherwise?--the diabolical and cowardly crime of Phil M'Clutchy towards their sweet and unoffending sister, had changed her three brothers from men into so many savage and insatiable Frankensteins, resolved never to cease dogging his guilty steps, until their vengeance had slaked its burning thirst in his caitiff blood.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading With the greedy and brutal public, however, it was otherwise; and the discovery of this fact, which reached them in a thousand ways, it was that filled their hearts with such unparalleled distress, terrible agony, and that expanding spirit of revenge which is never satisfied, until it closes on him whose crime has given it birth.

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From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading With the greedy and brutal public, however, it was otherwise; and the discovery of this fact, which reached them in a thousand ways, it was that filled their hearts with such unparalleled distress, terrible agony, and that expanding spirit of revenge which is never satisfied, until it closes on him whose crime has given it birth.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading In truth,--and it is not to be wondered at--as how almost could it be otherwise?--the diabolical and cowardly crime of Phil M'Clutchy towards their sweet and unoffending sister, had changed her three brothers from men into so many savage and insatiable Frankensteins, resolved never to cease dogging his guilty steps, until their vengeance had slaked its burning thirst in his caitiff blood.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading On her own immediate relations and family, who knew her firmness, candor, purity of heart, and self-respect, the foul slander had no effect whatsoever, at least in shaking their confidence in her sense of honor and discretion.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading On her own immediate relations and family, who knew her firmness, candor, purity of heart, and self-respect, the foul slander had no effect whatsoever, at least in shaking their confidence in her sense of honor and discretion.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading On her own immediate relations and family, who knew her firmness, candor, purity of heart, and self-respect, the foul slander had no effect whatsoever, at least in shaking their confidence in her sense of honor and discretion.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading In truth,--and it is not to be wondered at--as how almost could it be otherwise?--the diabolical and cowardly crime of Phil M'Clutchy towards their sweet and unoffending sister, had changed her three brothers from men into so many savage and insatiable Frankensteins, resolved never to cease dogging his guilty steps, until their vengeance had slaked its burning thirst in his caitiff blood.

allayed

From this reading In truth,--and it is not to be wondered at--as how almost could it be otherwise?--the diabolical and cowardly crime of Phil M'Clutchy towards their sweet and unoffending sister, had changed her three brothers from men into so many savage and insatiable Frankensteins, resolved never to cease dogging his guilty steps, until their vengeance had slaked its burning thirst in his caitiff blood.

words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another

From this reading On her own immediate relations and family, who knew her firmness, candor, purity of heart, and self-respect, the foul slander had no effect whatsoever, at least in shaking their confidence in her sense of honor and discretion.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In truth,--and it is not to be wondered at--as how almost could it be otherwise?--the diabolical and cowardly crime of Phil M'Clutchy towards their sweet and unoffending sister, had changed her three brothers from men into so many savage and insatiable Frankensteins, resolved never to cease dogging his guilty steps, until their vengeance had slaked its burning thirst in his caitiff blood.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading With the greedy and brutal public, however, it was otherwise; and the discovery of this fact, which reached them in a thousand ways, it was that filled their hearts with such unparalleled distress, terrible agony, and that expanding spirit of revenge which is never satisfied, until it closes on him whose crime has given it birth.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading In truth,--and it is not to be wondered at--as how almost could it be otherwise?--the diabolical and cowardly crime of Phil M'Clutchy towards their sweet and unoffending sister, had changed her three brothers from men into so many savage and insatiable Frankensteins, resolved never to cease dogging his guilty steps, until their vengeance had slaked its burning thirst in his caitiff blood.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading In truth,--and it is not to be wondered at--as how almost could it be otherwise?--the diabolical and cowardly crime of Phil M'Clutchy towards their sweet and unoffending sister, had changed her three brothers from men into so many savage and insatiable Frankensteins, resolved never to cease dogging his guilty steps, until their vengeance had slaked its burning thirst in his caitiff blood.

carry out

From this reading Immediately after the night of its occurrence, a change began to take place in the conduct and deportment of their general acquaintances.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading With the greedy and brutal public, however, it was otherwise; and the discovery of this fact, which reached them in a thousand ways, it was that filled their hearts with such unparalleled distress, terrible agony, and that expanding spirit of revenge which is never satisfied, until it closes on him whose crime has given it birth.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading With the greedy and brutal public, however, it was otherwise; and the discovery of this fact, which reached them in a thousand ways, it was that filled their hearts with such unparalleled distress, terrible agony, and that expanding spirit of revenge which is never satisfied, until it closes on him whose crime has given it birth.

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

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On her own immediate relations and family, who knew her firmness, candor, purity of heart, and self-respect, the foul slander had no effect whatsoever, at least in shaking their confidence in her sense of honor and discretion.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading With the greedy and brutal public, however, it was otherwise; and the discovery of this fact, which reached them in a thousand ways, it was that filled their hearts with such unparalleled distress, terrible agony, and that expanding spirit of revenge which is never satisfied, until it closes on him whose crime has given it birth.

a physiological need to drink

From this reading In truth,--and it is not to be wondered at--as how almost could it be otherwise?--the diabolical and cowardly crime of Phil M'Clutchy towards their sweet and unoffending sister, had changed her three brothers from men into so many savage and insatiable Frankensteins, resolved never to cease dogging his guilty steps, until their vengeance had slaked its burning thirst in his caitiff blood.

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

From this reading With the greedy and brutal public, however, it was otherwise; and the discovery of this fact, which reached them in a thousand ways, it was that filled their hearts with such unparalleled distress, terrible agony, and that expanding spirit of revenge which is never satisfied, until it closes on him whose crime has given it birth.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading With the greedy and brutal public, however, it was otherwise; and the discovery of this fact, which reached them in a thousand ways, it was that filled their hearts with such unparalleled distress, terrible agony, and that expanding spirit of revenge which is never satisfied, until it closes on him whose crime has given it birth.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading In truth,--and it is not to be wondered at--as how almost could it be otherwise?--the diabolical and cowardly crime of Phil M'Clutchy towards their sweet and unoffending sister, had changed her three brothers from men into so many savage and insatiable Frankensteins, resolved never to cease dogging his guilty steps, until their vengeance had slaked its burning thirst in his caitiff blood.

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

From this reading In truth,--and it is not to be wondered at--as how almost could it be otherwise?--the diabolical and cowardly crime of Phil M'Clutchy towards their sweet and unoffending sister, had changed her three brothers from men into so many savage and insatiable Frankensteins, resolved never to cease dogging his guilty steps, until their vengeance had slaked its burning thirst in his caitiff blood.

in the direction of

From this reading In truth,--and it is not to be wondered at--as how almost could it be otherwise?--the diabolical and cowardly crime of Phil M'Clutchy towards their sweet and unoffending sister, had changed her three brothers from men into so many savage and insatiable Frankensteins, resolved never to cease dogging his guilty steps, until their vengeance had slaked its burning thirst in his caitiff blood.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading In truth,--and it is not to be wondered at--as how almost could it be otherwise?--the diabolical and cowardly crime of Phil M'Clutchy towards their sweet and unoffending sister, had changed her three brothers from men into so many savage and insatiable Frankensteins, resolved never to cease dogging his guilty steps, until their vengeance had slaked its burning thirst in his caitiff blood.

not offending

From this reading In truth,--and it is not to be wondered at--as how almost could it be otherwise?--the diabolical and cowardly crime of Phil M'Clutchy towards their sweet and unoffending sister, had changed her three brothers from men into so many savage and insatiable Frankensteins, resolved never to cease dogging his guilty steps, until their vengeance had slaked its burning thirst in his caitiff blood.

radically distinctive and without equal

From this reading With the greedy and brutal public, however, it was otherwise; and the discovery of this fact, which reached them in a thousand ways, it was that filled their hearts with such unparalleled distress, terrible agony, and that expanding spirit of revenge which is never satisfied, until it closes on him whose crime has given it birth.

up to a particular time

From this reading With the greedy and brutal public, however, it was otherwise; and the discovery of this fact, which reached them in a thousand ways, it was that filled their hearts with such unparalleled distress, terrible agony, and that expanding spirit of revenge which is never satisfied, until it closes on him whose crime has given it birth.

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading In truth,--and it is not to be wondered at--as how almost could it be otherwise?--the diabolical and cowardly crime of Phil M'Clutchy towards their sweet and unoffending sister, had changed her three brothers from men into so many savage and insatiable Frankensteins, resolved never to cease dogging his guilty steps, until their vengeance had slaked its burning thirst in his caitiff blood.

morally reprehensible

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

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

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading With the greedy and brutal public, however, it was otherwise; and the discovery of this fact, which reached them in a thousand ways, it was that filled their hearts with such unparalleled distress, terrible agony, and that expanding spirit of revenge which is never satisfied, until it closes on him whose crime has given it birth.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading On her own immediate relations and family, who knew her firmness, candor, purity of heart, and self-respect, the foul slander had no effect whatsoever, at least in shaking their confidence in her sense of honor and discretion.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

which person or people

From this reading On her own immediate relations and family, who knew her firmness, candor, purity of heart, and self-respect, the foul slander had no effect whatsoever, at least in shaking their confidence in her sense of honor and discretion.

belonging to which person

From this reading With the greedy and brutal public, however, it was otherwise; and the discovery of this fact, which reached them in a thousand ways, it was that filled their hearts with such unparalleled distress, terrible agony, and that expanding spirit of revenge which is never satisfied, until it closes on him whose crime has given it birth.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Cruel Consequences of Phil's Plot Against Mary M'Loughlin--Dreadful Determination of her Brothers--An Oath of Blood--Father Roche's Knowledge of Nature--Interview Between Mary and her Brothers--Influence and Triumph of Domestic Affection The hellish and cowardly plot against Mary M'Loughlin's reputation, and which the reader knows has already been planned and perpetrated by Poll Doolin and Phil M'Clutchy, was, as such vile calumnies mostly are, generally successful with the public.

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From this reading In truth,--and it is not to be wondered at--as how almost could it be otherwise?--the diabolical and cowardly crime of Phil M'Clutchy towards their sweet and unoffending sister, had changed her three brothers from men into so many savage and insatiable Frankensteins, resolved never to cease dogging his guilty steps, until their vengeance had slaked its burning thirst in his caitiff blood.