Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading --Relative Position of Landlord and Tenant--Grades of Tenantry--Phil's Notion of Respect--Paddy Corrigan's Protestant Wig--Phil and Solomon in a Fit of Admiration--The Widow Tyrrell.

declared not guilty of a specific offense or crime; legally blameless

From this reading Harman, very much to the mortification of M'Clutchy, was acquitted, the evidence being not only in his favor, but actually of such a character, as to prove clearly that his trial was merely one of those dishonest stretches of political vengeance which characterized the times.

in actual fact

From this reading Harman, very much to the mortification of M'Clutchy, was acquitted, the evidence being not only in his favor, but actually of such a character, as to prove clearly that his trial was merely one of those dishonest stretches of political vengeance which characterized the times.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading --Relative Position of Landlord and Tenant--Grades of Tenantry--Phil's Notion of Respect--Paddy Corrigan's Protestant Wig--Phil and Solomon in a Fit of Admiration--The Widow Tyrrell.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading One single week in the progress of time, after the exhibition last described, had wonderfully advanced the catastrophe of our simple and uncomplicated narrative.

matters of personal concern

From this reading On coming out, however, he found the affairs of the firm in a state of bankruptcy and ruin.

later than; following

From this reading One single week in the progress of time, after the exhibition last described, had wonderfully advanced the catastrophe of our simple and uncomplicated narrative.

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

From this reading --Relative Position of Landlord and Tenant--Grades of Tenantry--Phil's Notion of Respect--Paddy Corrigan's Protestant Wig--Phil and Solomon in a Fit of Admiration--The Widow Tyrrell.

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

From this reading Harman, very much to the mortification of M'Clutchy, was acquitted, the evidence being not only in his favor, but actually of such a character, as to prove clearly that his trial was merely one of those dishonest stretches of political vengeance which characterized the times.

a state of complete lack of some abstract property

From this reading On coming out, however, he found the affairs of the firm in a state of bankruptcy and ruin.

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

From this reading The insidious paragraphs in the papers, masked with compassion, and “a hope that the affairs of this respectable firm--which was hitherto supposed to be a solvent one--would, still, be wound up in a way, they trusted, somewhat more satisfactory than was given out by their enemies.”

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Harman, very much to the mortification of M'Clutchy, was acquitted, the evidence being not only in his favor, but actually of such a character, as to prove clearly that his trial was merely one of those dishonest stretches of political vengeance which characterized the times.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Harman, very much to the mortification of M'Clutchy, was acquitted, the evidence being not only in his favor, but actually of such a character, as to prove clearly that his trial was merely one of those dishonest stretches of political vengeance which characterized the times.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The insidious paragraphs in the papers, masked with compassion, and “a hope that the affairs of this respectable firm--which was hitherto supposed to be a solvent one--would, still, be wound up in a way, they trusted, somewhat more satisfactory than was given out by their enemies.”

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading One single week in the progress of time, after the exhibition last described, had wonderfully advanced the catastrophe of our simple and uncomplicated narrative.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Harman, very much to the mortification of M'Clutchy, was acquitted, the evidence being not only in his favor, but actually of such a character, as to prove clearly that his trial was merely one of those dishonest stretches of political vengeance which characterized the times.

past form of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of

From this reading Harman, very much to the mortification of M'Clutchy, was acquitted, the evidence being not only in his favor, but actually of such a character, as to prove clearly that his trial was merely one of those dishonest stretches of political vengeance which characterized the times.

without doubt or question

From this reading Harman, very much to the mortification of M'Clutchy, was acquitted, the evidence being not only in his favor, but actually of such a character, as to prove clearly that his trial was merely one of those dishonest stretches of political vengeance which characterized the times.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading On coming out, however, he found the affairs of the firm in a state of bankruptcy and ruin.

a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering

From this reading The insidious paragraphs in the papers, masked with compassion, and “a hope that the affairs of this respectable firm--which was hitherto supposed to be a solvent one--would, still, be wound up in a way, they trusted, somewhat more satisfactory than was given out by their enemies.”

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From this reading --Relative Position of Landlord and Tenant--Grades of Tenantry--Phil's Notion of Respect--Paddy Corrigan's Protestant Wig--Phil and Solomon in a Fit of Admiration--The Widow Tyrrell.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading One single week in the progress of time, after the exhibition last described, had wonderfully advanced the catastrophe of our simple and uncomplicated narrative.

deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive

From this reading Harman, very much to the mortification of M'Clutchy, was acquitted, the evidence being not only in his favor, but actually of such a character, as to prove clearly that his trial was merely one of those dishonest stretches of political vengeance which characterized the times.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading The insidious paragraphs in the papers, masked with compassion, and “a hope that the affairs of this respectable firm--which was hitherto supposed to be a solvent one--would, still, be wound up in a way, they trusted, somewhat more satisfactory than was given out by their enemies.”

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Harman, very much to the mortification of M'Clutchy, was acquitted, the evidence being not only in his favor, but actually of such a character, as to prove clearly that his trial was merely one of those dishonest stretches of political vengeance which characterized the times.

the act of exhibiting

From this reading One single week in the progress of time, after the exhibition last described, had wonderfully advanced the catastrophe of our simple and uncomplicated narrative.

promote over another

From this reading Harman, very much to the mortification of M'Clutchy, was acquitted, the evidence being not only in his favor, but actually of such a character, as to prove clearly that his trial was merely one of those dishonest stretches of political vengeance which characterized the times.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading On coming out, however, he found the affairs of the firm in a state of bankruptcy and ruin.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading --Relative Position of Landlord and Tenant--Grades of Tenantry--Phil's Notion of Respect--Paddy Corrigan's Protestant Wig--Phil and Solomon in a Fit of Admiration--The Widow Tyrrell.

set up or found

From this reading On coming out, however, he found the affairs of the firm in a state of bankruptcy and ruin.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The insidious paragraphs in the papers, masked with compassion, and “a hope that the affairs of this respectable firm--which was hitherto supposed to be a solvent one--would, still, be wound up in a way, they trusted, somewhat more satisfactory than was given out by their enemies.”

plural of “grade” — a body of students who are taught together

From this reading --Relative Position of Landlord and Tenant--Grades of Tenantry--Phil's Notion of Respect--Paddy Corrigan's Protestant Wig--Phil and Solomon in a Fit of Admiration--The Widow Tyrrell.

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

From this reading One single week in the progress of time, after the exhibition last described, had wonderfully advanced the catastrophe of our simple and uncomplicated narrative.

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

From this reading Harman, very much to the mortification of M'Clutchy, was acquitted, the evidence being not only in his favor, but actually of such a character, as to prove clearly that his trial was merely one of those dishonest stretches of political vengeance which characterized the times.

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

From this reading On coming out, however, he found the affairs of the firm in a state of bankruptcy and ruin.

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

From this reading Harman, very much to the mortification of M'Clutchy, was acquitted, the evidence being not only in his favor, but actually of such a character, as to prove clearly that his trial was merely one of those dishonest stretches of political vengeance which characterized the times.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading The insidious paragraphs in the papers, masked with compassion, and “a hope that the affairs of this respectable firm--which was hitherto supposed to be a solvent one--would, still, be wound up in a way, they trusted, somewhat more satisfactory than was given out by their enemies.”

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading The insidious paragraphs in the papers, masked with compassion, and “a hope that the affairs of this respectable firm--which was hitherto supposed to be a solvent one--would, still, be wound up in a way, they trusted, somewhat more satisfactory than was given out by their enemies.”

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading On coming out, however, he found the affairs of the firm in a state of bankruptcy and ruin.

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

From this reading --Relative Position of Landlord and Tenant--Grades of Tenantry--Phil's Notion of Respect--Paddy Corrigan's Protestant Wig--Phil and Solomon in a Fit of Admiration--The Widow Tyrrell.

beguiling but harmful

From this reading The insidious paragraphs in the papers, masked with compassion, and “a hope that the affairs of this respectable firm--which was hitherto supposed to be a solvent one--would, still, be wound up in a way, they trusted, somewhat more satisfactory than was given out by their enemies.”

a landowner who leases to others

From this reading --Relative Position of Landlord and Tenant--Grades of Tenantry--Phil's Notion of Respect--Paddy Corrigan's Protestant Wig--Phil and Solomon in a Fit of Admiration--The Widow Tyrrell.

immediately past

From this reading One single week in the progress of time, after the exhibition last described, had wonderfully advanced the catastrophe of our simple and uncomplicated narrative.

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From this reading Harman, very much to the mortification of M'Clutchy, was acquitted, the evidence being not only in his favor, but actually of such a character, as to prove clearly that his trial was merely one of those dishonest stretches of political vengeance which characterized the times.

having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading

From this reading The insidious paragraphs in the papers, masked with compassion, and “a hope that the affairs of this respectable firm--which was hitherto supposed to be a solvent one--would, still, be wound up in a way, they trusted, somewhat more satisfactory than was given out by their enemies.”

and nothing more

From this reading Harman, very much to the mortification of M'Clutchy, was acquitted, the evidence being not only in his favor, but actually of such a character, as to prove clearly that his trial was merely one of those dishonest stretches of political vengeance which characterized the times.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The insidious paragraphs in the papers, masked with compassion, and “a hope that the affairs of this respectable firm--which was hitherto supposed to be a solvent one--would, still, be wound up in a way, they trusted, somewhat more satisfactory than was given out by their enemies.”

strong feelings of embarrassment

From this reading Harman, very much to the mortification of M'Clutchy, was acquitted, the evidence being not only in his favor, but actually of such a character, as to prove clearly that his trial was merely one of those dishonest stretches of political vengeance which characterized the times.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Harman, very much to the mortification of M'Clutchy, was acquitted, the evidence being not only in his favor, but actually of such a character, as to prove clearly that his trial was merely one of those dishonest stretches of political vengeance which characterized the times.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading One single week in the progress of time, after the exhibition last described, had wonderfully advanced the catastrophe of our simple and uncomplicated narrative.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Harman, very much to the mortification of M'Clutchy, was acquitted, the evidence being not only in his favor, but actually of such a character, as to prove clearly that his trial was merely one of those dishonest stretches of political vengeance which characterized the times.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading --Relative Position of Landlord and Tenant--Grades of Tenantry--Phil's Notion of Respect--Paddy Corrigan's Protestant Wig--Phil and Solomon in a Fit of Admiration--The Widow Tyrrell.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading --Relative Position of Landlord and Tenant--Grades of Tenantry--Phil's Notion of Respect--Paddy Corrigan's Protestant Wig--Phil and Solomon in a Fit of Admiration--The Widow Tyrrell.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On coming out, however, he found the affairs of the firm in a state of bankruptcy and ruin.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One single week in the progress of time, after the exhibition last described, had wonderfully advanced the catastrophe of our simple and uncomplicated narrative.

and nothing more

From this reading Harman, very much to the mortification of M'Clutchy, was acquitted, the evidence being not only in his favor, but actually of such a character, as to prove clearly that his trial was merely one of those dishonest stretches of political vengeance which characterized the times.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading One single week in the progress of time, after the exhibition last described, had wonderfully advanced the catastrophe of our simple and uncomplicated narrative.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading On coming out, however, he found the affairs of the firm in a state of bankruptcy and ruin.

(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent

From this reading --Relative Position of Landlord and Tenant--Grades of Tenantry--Phil's Notion of Respect--Paddy Corrigan's Protestant Wig--Phil and Solomon in a Fit of Admiration--The Widow Tyrrell.

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

From this reading The insidious paragraphs in the papers, masked with compassion, and “a hope that the affairs of this respectable firm--which was hitherto supposed to be a solvent one--would, still, be wound up in a way, they trusted, somewhat more satisfactory than was given out by their enemies.”

plural of “paragraph” — one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line

From this reading The insidious paragraphs in the papers, masked with compassion, and “a hope that the affairs of this respectable firm--which was hitherto supposed to be a solvent one--would, still, be wound up in a way, they trusted, somewhat more satisfactory than was given out by their enemies.”

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

From this reading --Relative Position of Landlord and Tenant--Grades of Tenantry--Phil's Notion of Respect--Paddy Corrigan's Protestant Wig--Phil and Solomon in a Fit of Admiration--The Widow Tyrrell.

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

From this reading --Relative Position of Landlord and Tenant--Grades of Tenantry--Phil's Notion of Respect--Paddy Corrigan's Protestant Wig--Phil and Solomon in a Fit of Admiration--The Widow Tyrrell.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading Harman, very much to the mortification of M'Clutchy, was acquitted, the evidence being not only in his favor, but actually of such a character, as to prove clearly that his trial was merely one of those dishonest stretches of political vengeance which characterized the times.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading --Relative Position of Landlord and Tenant--Grades of Tenantry--Phil's Notion of Respect--Paddy Corrigan's Protestant Wig--Phil and Solomon in a Fit of Admiration--The Widow Tyrrell.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading One single week in the progress of time, after the exhibition last described, had wonderfully advanced the catastrophe of our simple and uncomplicated narrative.

an adherent of Protestantism

From this reading --Relative Position of Landlord and Tenant--Grades of Tenantry--Phil's Notion of Respect--Paddy Corrigan's Protestant Wig--Phil and Solomon in a Fit of Admiration--The Widow Tyrrell.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading Harman, very much to the mortification of M'Clutchy, was acquitted, the evidence being not only in his favor, but actually of such a character, as to prove clearly that his trial was merely one of those dishonest stretches of political vengeance which characterized the times.

a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading --Relative Position of Landlord and Tenant--Grades of Tenantry--Phil's Notion of Respect--Paddy Corrigan's Protestant Wig--Phil and Solomon in a Fit of Admiration--The Widow Tyrrell.

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

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characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading The insidious paragraphs in the papers, masked with compassion, and “a hope that the affairs of this respectable firm--which was hitherto supposed to be a solvent one--would, still, be wound up in a way, they trusted, somewhat more satisfactory than was given out by their enemies.”

an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading On coming out, however, he found the affairs of the firm in a state of bankruptcy and ruin.

giving satisfaction

From this reading The insidious paragraphs in the papers, masked with compassion, and “a hope that the affairs of this respectable firm--which was hitherto supposed to be a solvent one--would, still, be wound up in a way, they trusted, somewhat more satisfactory than was given out by their enemies.”

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading One single week in the progress of time, after the exhibition last described, had wonderfully advanced the catastrophe of our simple and uncomplicated narrative.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading One single week in the progress of time, after the exhibition last described, had wonderfully advanced the catastrophe of our simple and uncomplicated narrative.

A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.

From this reading --Relative Position of Landlord and Tenant--Grades of Tenantry--Phil's Notion of Respect--Paddy Corrigan's Protestant Wig--Phil and Solomon in a Fit of Admiration--The Widow Tyrrell.

a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances

From this reading The insidious paragraphs in the papers, masked with compassion, and “a hope that the affairs of this respectable firm--which was hitherto supposed to be a solvent one--would, still, be wound up in a way, they trusted, somewhat more satisfactory than was given out by their enemies.”

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The insidious paragraphs in the papers, masked with compassion, and “a hope that the affairs of this respectable firm--which was hitherto supposed to be a solvent one--would, still, be wound up in a way, they trusted, somewhat more satisfactory than was given out by their enemies.”

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

From this reading On coming out, however, he found the affairs of the firm in a state of bankruptcy and ruin.

not in physical motion

From this reading The insidious paragraphs in the papers, masked with compassion, and “a hope that the affairs of this respectable firm--which was hitherto supposed to be a solvent one--would, still, be wound up in a way, they trusted, somewhat more satisfactory than was given out by their enemies.”

plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance

From this reading Harman, very much to the mortification of M'Clutchy, was acquitted, the evidence being not only in his favor, but actually of such a character, as to prove clearly that his trial was merely one of those dishonest stretches of political vengeance which characterized the times.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Harman, very much to the mortification of M'Clutchy, was acquitted, the evidence being not only in his favor, but actually of such a character, as to prove clearly that his trial was merely one of those dishonest stretches of political vengeance which characterized the times.

required or under orders

From this reading The insidious paragraphs in the papers, masked with compassion, and “a hope that the affairs of this respectable firm--which was hitherto supposed to be a solvent one--would, still, be wound up in a way, they trusted, somewhat more satisfactory than was given out by their enemies.”

someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else

From this reading --Relative Position of Landlord and Tenant--Grades of Tenantry--Phil's Notion of Respect--Paddy Corrigan's Protestant Wig--Phil and Solomon in a Fit of Admiration--The Widow Tyrrell.

tenants of an estate considered as a group

From this reading --Relative Position of Landlord and Tenant--Grades of Tenantry--Phil's Notion of Respect--Paddy Corrigan's Protestant Wig--Phil and Solomon in a Fit of Admiration--The Widow Tyrrell.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The insidious paragraphs in the papers, masked with compassion, and “a hope that the affairs of this respectable firm--which was hitherto supposed to be a solvent one--would, still, be wound up in a way, they trusted, somewhat more satisfactory than was given out by their enemies.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Harman, very much to the mortification of M'Clutchy, was acquitted, the evidence being not only in his favor, but actually of such a character, as to prove clearly that his trial was merely one of those dishonest stretches of political vengeance which characterized the times.

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

From this reading --Relative Position of Landlord and Tenant--Grades of Tenantry--Phil's Notion of Respect--Paddy Corrigan's Protestant Wig--Phil and Solomon in a Fit of Admiration--The Widow Tyrrell.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The insidious paragraphs in the papers, masked with compassion, and “a hope that the affairs of this respectable firm--which was hitherto supposed to be a solvent one--would, still, be wound up in a way, they trusted, somewhat more satisfactory than was given out by their enemies.”

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

From this reading The insidious paragraphs in the papers, masked with compassion, and “a hope that the affairs of this respectable firm--which was hitherto supposed to be a solvent one--would, still, be wound up in a way, they trusted, somewhat more satisfactory than was given out by their enemies.”

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

From this reading The insidious paragraphs in the papers, masked with compassion, and “a hope that the affairs of this respectable firm--which was hitherto supposed to be a solvent one--would, still, be wound up in a way, they trusted, somewhat more satisfactory than was given out by their enemies.”

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Harman, very much to the mortification of M'Clutchy, was acquitted, the evidence being not only in his favor, but actually of such a character, as to prove clearly that his trial was merely one of those dishonest stretches of political vengeance which characterized the times.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading One single week in the progress of time, after the exhibition last described, had wonderfully advanced the catastrophe of our simple and uncomplicated narrative.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Harman, very much to the mortification of M'Clutchy, was acquitted, the evidence being not only in his favor, but actually of such a character, as to prove clearly that his trial was merely one of those dishonest stretches of political vengeance which characterized the times.

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

From this reading Harman, very much to the mortification of M'Clutchy, was acquitted, the evidence being not only in his favor, but actually of such a character, as to prove clearly that his trial was merely one of those dishonest stretches of political vengeance which characterized the times.

the act of testing something

From this reading Harman, very much to the mortification of M'Clutchy, was acquitted, the evidence being not only in his favor, but actually of such a character, as to prove clearly that his trial was merely one of those dishonest stretches of political vengeance which characterized the times.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading The insidious paragraphs in the papers, masked with compassion, and “a hope that the affairs of this respectable firm--which was hitherto supposed to be a solvent one--would, still, be wound up in a way, they trusted, somewhat more satisfactory than was given out by their enemies.”

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

From this reading --Relative Position of Landlord and Tenant--Grades of Tenantry--Phil's Notion of Respect--Paddy Corrigan's Protestant Wig--Phil and Solomon in a Fit of Admiration--The Widow Tyrrell.

lacking complexity

From this reading One single week in the progress of time, after the exhibition last described, had wonderfully advanced the catastrophe of our simple and uncomplicated narrative.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The insidious paragraphs in the papers, masked with compassion, and “a hope that the affairs of this respectable firm--which was hitherto supposed to be a solvent one--would, still, be wound up in a way, they trusted, somewhat more satisfactory than was given out by their enemies.”

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

From this reading Harman, very much to the mortification of M'Clutchy, was acquitted, the evidence being not only in his favor, but actually of such a character, as to prove clearly that his trial was merely one of those dishonest stretches of political vengeance which characterized the times.

precisely as stated

From this reading Harman, very much to the mortification of M'Clutchy, was acquitted, the evidence being not only in his favor, but actually of such a character, as to prove clearly that his trial was merely one of those dishonest stretches of political vengeance which characterized the times.

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

From this reading Harman, very much to the mortification of M'Clutchy, was acquitted, the evidence being not only in his favor, but actually of such a character, as to prove clearly that his trial was merely one of those dishonest stretches of political vengeance which characterized the times.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The insidious paragraphs in the papers, masked with compassion, and “a hope that the affairs of this respectable firm--which was hitherto supposed to be a solvent one--would, still, be wound up in a way, they trusted, somewhat more satisfactory than was given out by their enemies.”

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading One single week in the progress of time, after the exhibition last described, had wonderfully advanced the catastrophe of our simple and uncomplicated narrative.

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

From this reading Harman, very much to the mortification of M'Clutchy, was acquitted, the evidence being not only in his favor, but actually of such a character, as to prove clearly that his trial was merely one of those dishonest stretches of political vengeance which characterized the times.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading --Relative Position of Landlord and Tenant--Grades of Tenantry--Phil's Notion of Respect--Paddy Corrigan's Protestant Wig--Phil and Solomon in a Fit of Admiration--The Widow Tyrrell.

hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair

From this reading --Relative Position of Landlord and Tenant--Grades of Tenantry--Phil's Notion of Respect--Paddy Corrigan's Protestant Wig--Phil and Solomon in a Fit of Admiration--The Widow Tyrrell.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The insidious paragraphs in the papers, masked with compassion, and “a hope that the affairs of this respectable firm--which was hitherto supposed to be a solvent one--would, still, be wound up in a way, they trusted, somewhat more satisfactory than was given out by their enemies.”

(used as an intensifier) extremely well

From this reading One single week in the progress of time, after the exhibition last described, had wonderfully advanced the catastrophe of our simple and uncomplicated narrative.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The insidious paragraphs in the papers, masked with compassion, and “a hope that the affairs of this respectable firm--which was hitherto supposed to be a solvent one--would, still, be wound up in a way, they trusted, somewhat more satisfactory than was given out by their enemies.”

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading The insidious paragraphs in the papers, masked with compassion, and “a hope that the affairs of this respectable firm--which was hitherto supposed to be a solvent one--would, still, be wound up in a way, they trusted, somewhat more satisfactory than was given out by their enemies.”