Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading A Ribbon Lodge--Their Crimes against the People,--Their Doom and Sentence--A Rebel Priest Preaching Treason--A Respite.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading It is undoubtedly a fact, as was observed in the dialogue just given, that the state of affairs on this property was absolutely fearful.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading If the reader will accompany us to a large waste house, from which a man had been some time before ejected, merely because Val had a pique against him, he may gather from the lips of the people themselves, there assembled, on the very night in question, sufficiently clear symptoms of the state of feeling in the neighborhood.

in actual fact

From this reading The framework of society was nearly broken up, for such was the heartless rapacity and cruelty--such the multiplied and ingenious devices by which he harassed and robbed the tenantry, or wreaked his personal vengeance on all who were obnoxious to him or his son, that it was actually impossible matters could proceed much longer in a peaceable state.

matters of personal concern

From this reading It is undoubtedly a fact, as was observed in the dialogue just given, that the state of affairs on this property was absolutely fearful.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading A Ribbon Lodge--Their Crimes against the People,--Their Doom and Sentence--A Rebel Priest Preaching Treason--A Respite.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The framework of society was nearly broken up, for such was the heartless rapacity and cruelty--such the multiplied and ingenious devices by which he harassed and robbed the tenantry, or wreaked his personal vengeance on all who were obnoxious to him or his son, that it was actually impossible matters could proceed much longer in a peaceable state.

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

From this reading A Ribbon Lodge--Their Crimes against the People,--Their Doom and Sentence--A Rebel Priest Preaching Treason--A Respite.

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

From this reading It is undoubtedly a fact, as was observed in the dialogue just given, that the state of affairs on this property was absolutely fearful.

create by putting components or members together

From this reading The hour at which they assembled, or rather began to assemble, was eleven o'clock, from which period until twelve they came in small groups of two or three at a time; so as to avoid observation on the way.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading If the reader will accompany us to a large waste house, from which a man had been some time before ejected, merely because Val had a pique against him, he may gather from the lips of the people themselves, there assembled, on the very night in question, sufficiently clear symptoms of the state of feeling in the neighborhood.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The hour at which they assembled, or rather began to assemble, was eleven o'clock, from which period until twelve they came in small groups of two or three at a time; so as to avoid observation on the way.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading The hour at which they assembled, or rather began to assemble, was eleven o'clock, from which period until twelve they came in small groups of two or three at a time; so as to avoid observation on the way.

for the reason that

From this reading If the reader will accompany us to a large waste house, from which a man had been some time before ejected, merely because Val had a pique against him, he may gather from the lips of the people themselves, there assembled, on the very night in question, sufficiently clear symptoms of the state of feeling in the neighborhood.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading If the reader will accompany us to a large waste house, from which a man had been some time before ejected, merely because Val had a pique against him, he may gather from the lips of the people themselves, there assembled, on the very night in question, sufficiently clear symptoms of the state of feeling in the neighborhood.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading If the reader will accompany us to a large waste house, from which a man had been some time before ejected, merely because Val had a pique against him, he may gather from the lips of the people themselves, there assembled, on the very night in question, sufficiently clear symptoms of the state of feeling in the neighborhood.

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

From this reading The hour at which they assembled, or rather began to assemble, was eleven o'clock, from which period until twelve they came in small groups of two or three at a time; so as to avoid observation on the way.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading The framework of society was nearly broken up, for such was the heartless rapacity and cruelty--such the multiplied and ingenious devices by which he harassed and robbed the tenantry, or wreaked his personal vengeance on all who were obnoxious to him or his son, that it was actually impossible matters could proceed much longer in a peaceable state.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The framework of society was nearly broken up, for such was the heartless rapacity and cruelty--such the multiplied and ingenious devices by which he harassed and robbed the tenantry, or wreaked his personal vengeance on all who were obnoxious to him or his son, that it was actually impossible matters could proceed much longer in a peaceable state.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The hour at which they assembled, or rather began to assemble, was eleven o'clock, from which period until twelve they came in small groups of two or three at a time; so as to avoid observation on the way.

rid of obstructions

From this reading If the reader will accompany us to a large waste house, from which a man had been some time before ejected, merely because Val had a pique against him, he may gather from the lips of the people themselves, there assembled, on the very night in question, sufficiently clear symptoms of the state of feeling in the neighborhood.

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

From this reading The framework of society was nearly broken up, for such was the heartless rapacity and cruelty--such the multiplied and ingenious devices by which he harassed and robbed the tenantry, or wreaked his personal vengeance on all who were obnoxious to him or his son, that it was actually impossible matters could proceed much longer in a peaceable state.

plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading A Ribbon Lodge--Their Crimes against the People,--Their Doom and Sentence--A Rebel Priest Preaching Treason--A Respite.

a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering

From this reading The framework of society was nearly broken up, for such was the heartless rapacity and cruelty--such the multiplied and ingenious devices by which he harassed and robbed the tenantry, or wreaked his personal vengeance on all who were obnoxious to him or his son, that it was actually impossible matters could proceed much longer in a peaceable state.

an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”

From this reading The framework of society was nearly broken up, for such was the heartless rapacity and cruelty--such the multiplied and ingenious devices by which he harassed and robbed the tenantry, or wreaked his personal vengeance on all who were obnoxious to him or his son, that it was actually impossible matters could proceed much longer in a peaceable state.

a conversation between two persons

From this reading It is undoubtedly a fact, as was observed in the dialogue just given, that the state of affairs on this property was absolutely fearful.

decree or designate beforehand

From this reading A Ribbon Lodge--Their Crimes against the People,--Their Doom and Sentence--A Rebel Priest Preaching Treason--A Respite.

past form of “eject” — put out or expel from a place

From this reading If the reader will accompany us to a large waste house, from which a man had been some time before ejected, merely because Val had a pique against him, he may gather from the lips of the people themselves, there assembled, on the very night in question, sufficiently clear symptoms of the state of feeling in the neighborhood.

being one more than ten

From this reading The hour at which they assembled, or rather began to assemble, was eleven o'clock, from which period until twelve they came in small groups of two or three at a time; so as to avoid observation on the way.

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

From this reading It is undoubtedly a fact, as was observed in the dialogue just given, that the state of affairs on this property was absolutely fearful.

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading It is undoubtedly a fact, as was observed in the dialogue just given, that the state of affairs on this property was absolutely fearful.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading If the reader will accompany us to a large waste house, from which a man had been some time before ejected, merely because Val had a pique against him, he may gather from the lips of the people themselves, there assembled, on the very night in question, sufficiently clear symptoms of the state of feeling in the neighborhood.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The framework of society was nearly broken up, for such was the heartless rapacity and cruelty--such the multiplied and ingenious devices by which he harassed and robbed the tenantry, or wreaked his personal vengeance on all who were obnoxious to him or his son, that it was actually impossible matters could proceed much longer in a peaceable state.

a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading The framework of society was nearly broken up, for such was the heartless rapacity and cruelty--such the multiplied and ingenious devices by which he harassed and robbed the tenantry, or wreaked his personal vengeance on all who were obnoxious to him or his son, that it was actually impossible matters could proceed much longer in a peaceable state.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading If the reader will accompany us to a large waste house, from which a man had been some time before ejected, merely because Val had a pique against him, he may gather from the lips of the people themselves, there assembled, on the very night in question, sufficiently clear symptoms of the state of feeling in the neighborhood.

assemble or get together

From this reading If the reader will accompany us to a large waste house, from which a man had been some time before ejected, merely because Val had a pique against him, he may gather from the lips of the people themselves, there assembled, on the very night in question, sufficiently clear symptoms of the state of feeling in the neighborhood.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading It is undoubtedly a fact, as was observed in the dialogue just given, that the state of affairs on this property was absolutely fearful.

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading The hour at which they assembled, or rather began to assemble, was eleven o'clock, from which period until twelve they came in small groups of two or three at a time; so as to avoid observation on the way.

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

From this reading If the reader will accompany us to a large waste house, from which a man had been some time before ejected, merely because Val had a pique against him, he may gather from the lips of the people themselves, there assembled, on the very night in question, sufficiently clear symptoms of the state of feeling in the neighborhood.

troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances

From this reading The framework of society was nearly broken up, for such was the heartless rapacity and cruelty--such the multiplied and ingenious devices by which he harassed and robbed the tenantry, or wreaked his personal vengeance on all who were obnoxious to him or his son, that it was actually impossible matters could proceed much longer in a peaceable state.

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

From this reading The framework of society was nearly broken up, for such was the heartless rapacity and cruelty--such the multiplied and ingenious devices by which he harassed and robbed the tenantry, or wreaked his personal vengeance on all who were obnoxious to him or his son, that it was actually impossible matters could proceed much longer in a peaceable state.

lacking in feeling or pity or warmth

From this reading The framework of society was nearly broken up, for such was the heartless rapacity and cruelty--such the multiplied and ingenious devices by which he harassed and robbed the tenantry, or wreaked his personal vengeance on all who were obnoxious to him or his son, that it was actually impossible matters could proceed much longer in a peaceable state.

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

From this reading The framework of society was nearly broken up, for such was the heartless rapacity and cruelty--such the multiplied and ingenious devices by which he harassed and robbed the tenantry, or wreaked his personal vengeance on all who were obnoxious to him or his son, that it was actually impossible matters could proceed much longer in a peaceable state.

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

From this reading The framework of society was nearly broken up, for such was the heartless rapacity and cruelty--such the multiplied and ingenious devices by which he harassed and robbed the tenantry, or wreaked his personal vengeance on all who were obnoxious to him or his son, that it was actually impossible matters could proceed much longer in a peaceable state.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The hour at which they assembled, or rather began to assemble, was eleven o'clock, from which period until twelve they came in small groups of two or three at a time; so as to avoid observation on the way.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading If the reader will accompany us to a large waste house, from which a man had been some time before ejected, merely because Val had a pique against him, he may gather from the lips of the people themselves, there assembled, on the very night in question, sufficiently clear symptoms of the state of feeling in the neighborhood.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If the reader will accompany us to a large waste house, from which a man had been some time before ejected, merely because Val had a pique against him, he may gather from the lips of the people themselves, there assembled, on the very night in question, sufficiently clear symptoms of the state of feeling in the neighborhood.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading The framework of society was nearly broken up, for such was the heartless rapacity and cruelty--such the multiplied and ingenious devices by which he harassed and robbed the tenantry, or wreaked his personal vengeance on all who were obnoxious to him or his son, that it was actually impossible matters could proceed much longer in a peaceable state.

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

From this reading It is undoubtedly a fact, as was observed in the dialogue just given, that the state of affairs on this property was absolutely fearful.

Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.

From this reading The framework of society was nearly broken up, for such was the heartless rapacity and cruelty--such the multiplied and ingenious devices by which he harassed and robbed the tenantry, or wreaked his personal vengeance on all who were obnoxious to him or his son, that it was actually impossible matters could proceed much longer in a peaceable state.

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

From this reading It is undoubtedly a fact, as was observed in the dialogue just given, that the state of affairs on this property was absolutely fearful.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is undoubtedly a fact, as was observed in the dialogue just given, that the state of affairs on this property was absolutely fearful.

and nothing more

From this reading It is undoubtedly a fact, as was observed in the dialogue just given, that the state of affairs on this property was absolutely fearful.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading If the reader will accompany us to a large waste house, from which a man had been some time before ejected, merely because Val had a pique against him, he may gather from the lips of the people themselves, there assembled, on the very night in question, sufficiently clear symptoms of the state of feeling in the neighborhood.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading If the reader will accompany us to a large waste house, from which a man had been some time before ejected, merely because Val had a pique against him, he may gather from the lips of the people themselves, there assembled, on the very night in question, sufficiently clear symptoms of the state of feeling in the neighborhood.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading A Ribbon Lodge--Their Crimes against the People,--Their Doom and Sentence--A Rebel Priest Preaching Treason--A Respite.

for more time

From this reading The framework of society was nearly broken up, for such was the heartless rapacity and cruelty--such the multiplied and ingenious devices by which he harassed and robbed the tenantry, or wreaked his personal vengeance on all who were obnoxious to him or his son, that it was actually impossible matters could proceed much longer in a peaceable state.

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

From this reading If the reader will accompany us to a large waste house, from which a man had been some time before ejected, merely because Val had a pique against him, he may gather from the lips of the people themselves, there assembled, on the very night in question, sufficiently clear symptoms of the state of feeling in the neighborhood.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The framework of society was nearly broken up, for such was the heartless rapacity and cruelty--such the multiplied and ingenious devices by which he harassed and robbed the tenantry, or wreaked his personal vengeance on all who were obnoxious to him or his son, that it was actually impossible matters could proceed much longer in a peaceable state.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading If the reader will accompany us to a large waste house, from which a man had been some time before ejected, merely because Val had a pique against him, he may gather from the lips of the people themselves, there assembled, on the very night in question, sufficiently clear symptoms of the state of feeling in the neighborhood.

and nothing more

From this reading If the reader will accompany us to a large waste house, from which a man had been some time before ejected, merely because Val had a pique against him, he may gather from the lips of the people themselves, there assembled, on the very night in question, sufficiently clear symptoms of the state of feeling in the neighborhood.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The framework of society was nearly broken up, for such was the heartless rapacity and cruelty--such the multiplied and ingenious devices by which he harassed and robbed the tenantry, or wreaked his personal vengeance on all who were obnoxious to him or his son, that it was actually impossible matters could proceed much longer in a peaceable state.

greatly increased as by multiplication

From this reading The framework of society was nearly broken up, for such was the heartless rapacity and cruelty--such the multiplied and ingenious devices by which he harassed and robbed the tenantry, or wreaked his personal vengeance on all who were obnoxious to him or his son, that it was actually impossible matters could proceed much longer in a peaceable state.

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

From this reading The framework of society was nearly broken up, for such was the heartless rapacity and cruelty--such the multiplied and ingenious devices by which he harassed and robbed the tenantry, or wreaked his personal vengeance on all who were obnoxious to him or his son, that it was actually impossible matters could proceed much longer in a peaceable state.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading If the reader will accompany us to a large waste house, from which a man had been some time before ejected, merely because Val had a pique against him, he may gather from the lips of the people themselves, there assembled, on the very night in question, sufficiently clear symptoms of the state of feeling in the neighborhood.

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

From this reading If the reader will accompany us to a large waste house, from which a man had been some time before ejected, merely because Val had a pique against him, he may gather from the lips of the people themselves, there assembled, on the very night in question, sufficiently clear symptoms of the state of feeling in the neighborhood.

according to the clock

From this reading The hour at which they assembled, or rather began to assemble, was eleven o'clock, from which period until twelve they came in small groups of two or three at a time; so as to avoid observation on the way.

causing disapproval or protest

From this reading The framework of society was nearly broken up, for such was the heartless rapacity and cruelty--such the multiplied and ingenious devices by which he harassed and robbed the tenantry, or wreaked his personal vengeance on all who were obnoxious to him or his son, that it was actually impossible matters could proceed much longer in a peaceable state.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading The hour at which they assembled, or rather began to assemble, was eleven o'clock, from which period until twelve they came in small groups of two or three at a time; so as to avoid observation on the way.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading It is undoubtedly a fact, as was observed in the dialogue just given, that the state of affairs on this property was absolutely fearful.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is undoubtedly a fact, as was observed in the dialogue just given, that the state of affairs on this property was absolutely fearful.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It is undoubtedly a fact, as was observed in the dialogue just given, that the state of affairs on this property was absolutely fearful.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The framework of society was nearly broken up, for such was the heartless rapacity and cruelty--such the multiplied and ingenious devices by which he harassed and robbed the tenantry, or wreaked his personal vengeance on all who were obnoxious to him or his son, that it was actually impossible matters could proceed much longer in a peaceable state.

inclined or disposed to peace

From this reading The framework of society was nearly broken up, for such was the heartless rapacity and cruelty--such the multiplied and ingenious devices by which he harassed and robbed the tenantry, or wreaked his personal vengeance on all who were obnoxious to him or his son, that it was actually impossible matters could proceed much longer in a peaceable state.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading A Ribbon Lodge--Their Crimes against the People,--Their Doom and Sentence--A Rebel Priest Preaching Treason--A Respite.

an amount of time

From this reading The hour at which they assembled, or rather began to assemble, was eleven o'clock, from which period until twelve they came in small groups of two or three at a time; so as to avoid observation on the way.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading The framework of society was nearly broken up, for such was the heartless rapacity and cruelty--such the multiplied and ingenious devices by which he harassed and robbed the tenantry, or wreaked his personal vengeance on all who were obnoxious to him or his son, that it was actually impossible matters could proceed much longer in a peaceable state.

tightly woven fabric with raised cords

From this reading If the reader will accompany us to a large waste house, from which a man had been some time before ejected, merely because Val had a pique against him, he may gather from the lips of the people themselves, there assembled, on the very night in question, sufficiently clear symptoms of the state of feeling in the neighborhood.

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading A Ribbon Lodge--Their Crimes against the People,--Their Doom and Sentence--A Rebel Priest Preaching Treason--A Respite.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading A Ribbon Lodge--Their Crimes against the People,--Their Doom and Sentence--A Rebel Priest Preaching Treason--A Respite.

continue talking

From this reading The framework of society was nearly broken up, for such was the heartless rapacity and cruelty--such the multiplied and ingenious devices by which he harassed and robbed the tenantry, or wreaked his personal vengeance on all who were obnoxious to him or his son, that it was actually impossible matters could proceed much longer in a peaceable state.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading It is undoubtedly a fact, as was observed in the dialogue just given, that the state of affairs on this property was absolutely fearful.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading If the reader will accompany us to a large waste house, from which a man had been some time before ejected, merely because Val had a pique against him, he may gather from the lips of the people themselves, there assembled, on the very night in question, sufficiently clear symptoms of the state of feeling in the neighborhood.

extreme gluttony

From this reading The framework of society was nearly broken up, for such was the heartless rapacity and cruelty--such the multiplied and ingenious devices by which he harassed and robbed the tenantry, or wreaked his personal vengeance on all who were obnoxious to him or his son, that it was actually impossible matters could proceed much longer in a peaceable state.

on the contrary

From this reading The hour at which they assembled, or rather began to assemble, was eleven o'clock, from which period until twelve they came in small groups of two or three at a time; so as to avoid observation on the way.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading If the reader will accompany us to a large waste house, from which a man had been some time before ejected, merely because Val had a pique against him, he may gather from the lips of the people themselves, there assembled, on the very night in question, sufficiently clear symptoms of the state of feeling in the neighborhood.

“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading A Ribbon Lodge--Their Crimes against the People,--Their Doom and Sentence--A Rebel Priest Preaching Treason--A Respite.

a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort

From this reading A Ribbon Lodge--Their Crimes against the People,--Their Doom and Sentence--A Rebel Priest Preaching Treason--A Respite.

any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading A Ribbon Lodge--Their Crimes against the People,--Their Doom and Sentence--A Rebel Priest Preaching Treason--A Respite.

inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading The framework of society was nearly broken up, for such was the heartless rapacity and cruelty--such the multiplied and ingenious devices by which he harassed and robbed the tenantry, or wreaked his personal vengeance on all who were obnoxious to him or his son, that it was actually impossible matters could proceed much longer in a peaceable state.

a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading A Ribbon Lodge--Their Crimes against the People,--Their Doom and Sentence--A Rebel Priest Preaching Treason--A Respite.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The hour at which they assembled, or rather began to assemble, was eleven o'clock, from which period until twelve they came in small groups of two or three at a time; so as to avoid observation on the way.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The hour at which they assembled, or rather began to assemble, was eleven o'clock, from which period until twelve they came in small groups of two or three at a time; so as to avoid observation on the way.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading The framework of society was nearly broken up, for such was the heartless rapacity and cruelty--such the multiplied and ingenious devices by which he harassed and robbed the tenantry, or wreaked his personal vengeance on all who were obnoxious to him or his son, that it was actually impossible matters could proceed much longer in a peaceable state.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading If the reader will accompany us to a large waste house, from which a man had been some time before ejected, merely because Val had a pique against him, he may gather from the lips of the people themselves, there assembled, on the very night in question, sufficiently clear symptoms of the state of feeling in the neighborhood.

a male human offspring

From this reading The framework of society was nearly broken up, for such was the heartless rapacity and cruelty--such the multiplied and ingenious devices by which he harassed and robbed the tenantry, or wreaked his personal vengeance on all who were obnoxious to him or his son, that it was actually impossible matters could proceed much longer in a peaceable state.

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

From this reading It is undoubtedly a fact, as was observed in the dialogue just given, that the state of affairs on this property was absolutely fearful.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The framework of society was nearly broken up, for such was the heartless rapacity and cruelty--such the multiplied and ingenious devices by which he harassed and robbed the tenantry, or wreaked his personal vengeance on all who were obnoxious to him or his son, that it was actually impossible matters could proceed much longer in a peaceable state.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading If the reader will accompany us to a large waste house, from which a man had been some time before ejected, merely because Val had a pique against him, he may gather from the lips of the people themselves, there assembled, on the very night in question, sufficiently clear symptoms of the state of feeling in the neighborhood.

plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease

From this reading If the reader will accompany us to a large waste house, from which a man had been some time before ejected, merely because Val had a pique against him, he may gather from the lips of the people themselves, there assembled, on the very night in question, sufficiently clear symptoms of the state of feeling in the neighborhood.

tenants of an estate considered as a group

From this reading The framework of society was nearly broken up, for such was the heartless rapacity and cruelty--such the multiplied and ingenious devices by which he harassed and robbed the tenantry, or wreaked his personal vengeance on all who were obnoxious to him or his son, that it was actually impossible matters could proceed much longer in a peaceable state.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is undoubtedly a fact, as was observed in the dialogue just given, that the state of affairs on this property was absolutely fearful.

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

From this reading A Ribbon Lodge--Their Crimes against the People,--Their Doom and Sentence--A Rebel Priest Preaching Treason--A Respite.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A Ribbon Lodge--Their Crimes against the People,--Their Doom and Sentence--A Rebel Priest Preaching Treason--A Respite.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading If the reader will accompany us to a large waste house, from which a man had been some time before ejected, merely because Val had a pique against him, he may gather from the lips of the people themselves, there assembled, on the very night in question, sufficiently clear symptoms of the state of feeling in the neighborhood.

in or at that place or location

From this reading If the reader will accompany us to a large waste house, from which a man had been some time before ejected, merely because Val had a pique against him, he may gather from the lips of the people themselves, there assembled, on the very night in question, sufficiently clear symptoms of the state of feeling in the neighborhood.

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

From this reading The hour at which they assembled, or rather began to assemble, was eleven o'clock, from which period until twelve they came in small groups of two or three at a time; so as to avoid observation on the way.

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

From this reading It is undoubtedly a fact, as was observed in the dialogue just given, that the state of affairs on this property was absolutely fearful.

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

From this reading The hour at which they assembled, or rather began to assemble, was eleven o'clock, from which period until twelve they came in small groups of two or three at a time; so as to avoid observation on the way.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading If the reader will accompany us to a large waste house, from which a man had been some time before ejected, merely because Val had a pique against him, he may gather from the lips of the people themselves, there assembled, on the very night in question, sufficiently clear symptoms of the state of feeling in the neighborhood.

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

From this reading The framework of society was nearly broken up, for such was the heartless rapacity and cruelty--such the multiplied and ingenious devices by which he harassed and robbed the tenantry, or wreaked his personal vengeance on all who were obnoxious to him or his son, that it was actually impossible matters could proceed much longer in a peaceable state.

a crime that undermines the offender's government

From this reading A Ribbon Lodge--Their Crimes against the People,--Their Doom and Sentence--A Rebel Priest Preaching Treason--A Respite.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading The hour at which they assembled, or rather began to assemble, was eleven o'clock, from which period until twelve they came in small groups of two or three at a time; so as to avoid observation on the way.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The hour at which they assembled, or rather began to assemble, was eleven o'clock, from which period until twelve they came in small groups of two or three at a time; so as to avoid observation on the way.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading It is undoubtedly a fact, as was observed in the dialogue just given, that the state of affairs on this property was absolutely fearful.

up to a particular time

From this reading The hour at which they assembled, or rather began to assemble, was eleven o'clock, from which period until twelve they came in small groups of two or three at a time; so as to avoid observation on the way.

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

From this reading The framework of society was nearly broken up, for such was the heartless rapacity and cruelty--such the multiplied and ingenious devices by which he harassed and robbed the tenantry, or wreaked his personal vengeance on all who were obnoxious to him or his son, that it was actually impossible matters could proceed much longer in a peaceable state.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading If the reader will accompany us to a large waste house, from which a man had been some time before ejected, merely because Val had a pique against him, he may gather from the lips of the people themselves, there assembled, on the very night in question, sufficiently clear symptoms of the state of feeling in the neighborhood.

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From this reading If the reader will accompany us to a large waste house, from which a man had been some time before ejected, merely because Val had a pique against him, he may gather from the lips of the people themselves, there assembled, on the very night in question, sufficiently clear symptoms of the state of feeling in the neighborhood.

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

From this reading The framework of society was nearly broken up, for such was the heartless rapacity and cruelty--such the multiplied and ingenious devices by which he harassed and robbed the tenantry, or wreaked his personal vengeance on all who were obnoxious to him or his son, that it was actually impossible matters could proceed much longer in a peaceable state.

precisely as stated

From this reading If the reader will accompany us to a large waste house, from which a man had been some time before ejected, merely because Val had a pique against him, he may gather from the lips of the people themselves, there assembled, on the very night in question, sufficiently clear symptoms of the state of feeling in the neighborhood.

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

From this reading It is undoubtedly a fact, as was observed in the dialogue just given, that the state of affairs on this property was absolutely fearful.

any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading If the reader will accompany us to a large waste house, from which a man had been some time before ejected, merely because Val had a pique against him, he may gather from the lips of the people themselves, there assembled, on the very night in question, sufficiently clear symptoms of the state of feeling in the neighborhood.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The hour at which they assembled, or rather began to assemble, was eleven o'clock, from which period until twelve they came in small groups of two or three at a time; so as to avoid observation on the way.

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

From this reading The framework of society was nearly broken up, for such was the heartless rapacity and cruelty--such the multiplied and ingenious devices by which he harassed and robbed the tenantry, or wreaked his personal vengeance on all who were obnoxious to him or his son, that it was actually impossible matters could proceed much longer in a peaceable state.

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

From this reading The framework of society was nearly broken up, for such was the heartless rapacity and cruelty--such the multiplied and ingenious devices by which he harassed and robbed the tenantry, or wreaked his personal vengeance on all who were obnoxious to him or his son, that it was actually impossible matters could proceed much longer in a peaceable state.

which person or people

From this reading The framework of society was nearly broken up, for such was the heartless rapacity and cruelty--such the multiplied and ingenious devices by which he harassed and robbed the tenantry, or wreaked his personal vengeance on all who were obnoxious to him or his son, that it was actually impossible matters could proceed much longer in a peaceable state.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading If the reader will accompany us to a large waste house, from which a man had been some time before ejected, merely because Val had a pique against him, he may gather from the lips of the people themselves, there assembled, on the very night in question, sufficiently clear symptoms of the state of feeling in the neighborhood.

past form of “wreak” — cause to happen or to occur as a consequence

From this reading The framework of society was nearly broken up, for such was the heartless rapacity and cruelty--such the multiplied and ingenious devices by which he harassed and robbed the tenantry, or wreaked his personal vengeance on all who were obnoxious to him or his son, that it was actually impossible matters could proceed much longer in a peaceable state.