Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading --A Holy Steeple Chase--A Dead Heat--Blood against Varmint--Rival Claims--A Mutual Disappointment--The Last Plea for Salvation--_Non Compos Mentis_ Our readers may remember that we have alluded to an Orangeman, named Bob Beatty, who had become a convert to the Church of Rome.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading --A Holy Steeple Chase--A Dead Heat--Blood against Varmint--Rival Claims--A Mutual Disappointment--The Last Plea for Salvation--_Non Compos Mentis_ Our readers may remember that we have alluded to an Orangeman, named Bob Beatty, who had become a convert to the Church of Rome.

(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 principal vexation which the priest had felt, lay in the almost insuperable difficulty of keeping Bob from liquor, inasmuch as whenever he happened to take a glass too much, he always forgot his conversion, and generally drank the Glorious Memory, and all other charter toasts, from habit.

past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to

From this reading --A Holy Steeple Chase--A Dead Heat--Blood against Varmint--Rival Claims--A Mutual Disappointment--The Last Plea for Salvation--_Non Compos Mentis_ Our readers may remember that we have alluded to an Orangeman, named Bob Beatty, who had become a convert to the Church of Rome.

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

From this reading The principal vexation which the priest had felt, lay in the almost insuperable difficulty of keeping Bob from liquor, inasmuch as whenever he happened to take a glass too much, he always forgot his conversion, and generally drank the Glorious Memory, and all other charter toasts, from habit.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The principal vexation which the priest had felt, lay in the almost insuperable difficulty of keeping Bob from liquor, inasmuch as whenever he happened to take a glass too much, he always forgot his conversion, and generally drank the Glorious Memory, and all other charter toasts, from habit.

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

From this reading --A Holy Steeple Chase--A Dead Heat--Blood against Varmint--Rival Claims--A Mutual Disappointment--The Last Plea for Salvation--_Non Compos Mentis_ Our readers may remember that we have alluded to an Orangeman, named Bob Beatty, who had become a convert to the Church of Rome.

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

From this reading The principal vexation which the priest had felt, lay in the almost insuperable difficulty of keeping Bob from liquor, inasmuch as whenever he happened to take a glass too much, he always forgot his conversion, and generally drank the Glorious Memory, and all other charter toasts, from habit.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It so happened, however, that a few days previous to the great Tournay, Bob became so ill in health, that there was little hope of his surviving any length of time.

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

From this reading As they were now on the eve of the great discussion, each felt considerable gratification in having his convert ready to produce at the discussion, as a living proof of his zeal for religious truth.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As they were now on the eve of the great discussion, each felt considerable gratification in having his convert ready to produce at the discussion, as a living proof of his zeal for religious truth.

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From this reading --A Holy Steeple Chase--A Dead Heat--Blood against Varmint--Rival Claims--A Mutual Disappointment--The Last Plea for Salvation--_Non Compos Mentis_ Our readers may remember that we have alluded to an Orangeman, named Bob Beatty, who had become a convert to the Church of Rome.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It so happened, however, that a few days previous to the great Tournay, Bob became so ill in health, that there was little hope of his surviving any length of time.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading --A Holy Steeple Chase--A Dead Heat--Blood against Varmint--Rival Claims--A Mutual Disappointment--The Last Plea for Salvation--_Non Compos Mentis_ Our readers may remember that we have alluded to an Orangeman, named Bob Beatty, who had become a convert to the Church of Rome.

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

From this reading --A Holy Steeple Chase--A Dead Heat--Blood against Varmint--Rival Claims--A Mutual Disappointment--The Last Plea for Salvation--_Non Compos Mentis_ Our readers may remember that we have alluded to an Orangeman, named Bob Beatty, who had become a convert to the Church of Rome.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading --A Holy Steeple Chase--A Dead Heat--Blood against Varmint--Rival Claims--A Mutual Disappointment--The Last Plea for Salvation--_Non Compos Mentis_ Our readers may remember that we have alluded to an Orangeman, named Bob Beatty, who had become a convert to the Church of Rome.

hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services

From this reading The principal vexation which the priest had felt, lay in the almost insuperable difficulty of keeping Bob from liquor, inasmuch as whenever he happened to take a glass too much, he always forgot his conversion, and generally drank the Glorious Memory, and all other charter toasts, from habit.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading --A Holy Steeple Chase--A Dead Heat--Blood against Varmint--Rival Claims--A Mutual Disappointment--The Last Plea for Salvation--_Non Compos Mentis_ Our readers may remember that we have alluded to an Orangeman, named Bob Beatty, who had become a convert to the Church of Rome.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading --A Holy Steeple Chase--A Dead Heat--Blood against Varmint--Rival Claims--A Mutual Disappointment--The Last Plea for Salvation--_Non Compos Mentis_ Our readers may remember that we have alluded to an Orangeman, named Bob Beatty, who had become a convert to the Church of Rome.

plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading --A Holy Steeple Chase--A Dead Heat--Blood against Varmint--Rival Claims--A Mutual Disappointment--The Last Plea for Salvation--_Non Compos Mentis_ Our readers may remember that we have alluded to an Orangeman, named Bob Beatty, who had become a convert to the Church of Rome.

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

From this reading --A Holy Steeple Chase--A Dead Heat--Blood against Varmint--Rival Claims--A Mutual Disappointment--The Last Plea for Salvation--_Non Compos Mentis_ Our readers may remember that we have alluded to an Orangeman, named Bob Beatty, who had become a convert to the Church of Rome.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading As they were now on the eve of the great discussion, each felt considerable gratification in having his convert ready to produce at the discussion, as a living proof of his zeal for religious truth.

an event that results in a transformation

From this reading The principal vexation which the priest had felt, lay in the almost insuperable difficulty of keeping Bob from liquor, inasmuch as whenever he happened to take a glass too much, he always forgot his conversion, and generally drank the Glorious Memory, and all other charter toasts, from habit.

change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy

From this reading --A Holy Steeple Chase--A Dead Heat--Blood against Varmint--Rival Claims--A Mutual Disappointment--The Last Plea for Salvation--_Non Compos Mentis_ Our readers may remember that we have alluded to an Orangeman, named Bob Beatty, who had become a convert to the Church of Rome.

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From this reading This Beatty, on the part of the priest, was a very fair set-off against Darby O'Drive, on the part of Mr. Lucre.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It so happened, however, that a few days previous to the great Tournay, Bob became so ill in health, that there was little hope of his surviving any length of time.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading --A Holy Steeple Chase--A Dead Heat--Blood against Varmint--Rival Claims--A Mutual Disappointment--The Last Plea for Salvation--_Non Compos Mentis_ Our readers may remember that we have alluded to an Orangeman, named Bob Beatty, who had become a convert to the Church of Rome.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading The principal vexation which the priest had felt, lay in the almost insuperable difficulty of keeping Bob from liquor, inasmuch as whenever he happened to take a glass too much, he always forgot his conversion, and generally drank the Glorious Memory, and all other charter toasts, from habit.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading --A Holy Steeple Chase--A Dead Heat--Blood against Varmint--Rival Claims--A Mutual Disappointment--The Last Plea for Salvation--_Non Compos Mentis_ Our readers may remember that we have alluded to an Orangeman, named Bob Beatty, who had become a convert to the Church of Rome.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading As they were now on the eve of the great discussion, each felt considerable gratification in having his convert ready to produce at the discussion, as a living proof of his zeal for religious truth.

inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids

From this reading The principal vexation which the priest had felt, lay in the almost insuperable difficulty of keeping Bob from liquor, inasmuch as whenever he happened to take a glass too much, he always forgot his conversion, and generally drank the Glorious Memory, and all other charter toasts, from habit.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading As they were now on the eve of the great discussion, each felt considerable gratification in having his convert ready to produce at the discussion, as a living proof of his zeal for religious truth.

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading As they were now on the eve of the great discussion, each felt considerable gratification in having his convert ready to produce at the discussion, as a living proof of his zeal for religious truth.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading This Beatty, on the part of the priest, was a very fair set-off against Darby O'Drive, on the part of Mr. Lucre.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading As they were now on the eve of the great discussion, each felt considerable gratification in having his convert ready to produce at the discussion, as a living proof of his zeal for religious truth.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading It so happened, however, that a few days previous to the great Tournay, Bob became so ill in health, that there was little hope of his surviving any length of time.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading --A Holy Steeple Chase--A Dead Heat--Blood against Varmint--Rival Claims--A Mutual Disappointment--The Last Plea for Salvation--_Non Compos Mentis_ Our readers may remember that we have alluded to an Orangeman, named Bob Beatty, who had become a convert to the Church of Rome.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading The principal vexation which the priest had felt, lay in the almost insuperable difficulty of keeping Bob from liquor, inasmuch as whenever he happened to take a glass too much, he always forgot his conversion, and generally drank the Glorious Memory, and all other charter toasts, from habit.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The principal vexation which the priest had felt, lay in the almost insuperable difficulty of keeping Bob from liquor, inasmuch as whenever he happened to take a glass too much, he always forgot his conversion, and generally drank the Glorious Memory, and all other charter toasts, from habit.

usually; as a rule

From this reading The principal vexation which the priest had felt, lay in the almost insuperable difficulty of keeping Bob from liquor, inasmuch as whenever he happened to take a glass too much, he always forgot his conversion, and generally drank the Glorious Memory, and all other charter toasts, from habit.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading The principal vexation which the priest had felt, lay in the almost insuperable difficulty of keeping Bob from liquor, inasmuch as whenever he happened to take a glass too much, he always forgot his conversion, and generally drank the Glorious Memory, and all other charter toasts, from habit.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading The principal vexation which the priest had felt, lay in the almost insuperable difficulty of keeping Bob from liquor, inasmuch as whenever he happened to take a glass too much, he always forgot his conversion, and generally drank the Glorious Memory, and all other charter toasts, from habit.

state of being gratified or satisfied

From this reading As they were now on the eve of the great discussion, each felt considerable gratification in having his convert ready to produce at the discussion, as a living proof of his zeal for religious truth.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading As they were now on the eve of the great discussion, each felt considerable gratification in having his convert ready to produce at the discussion, as a living proof of his zeal for religious truth.

an established custom

From this reading The principal vexation which the priest had felt, lay in the almost insuperable difficulty of keeping Bob from liquor, inasmuch as whenever he happened to take a glass too much, he always forgot his conversion, and generally drank the Glorious Memory, and all other charter toasts, from habit.

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

From this reading --A Holy Steeple Chase--A Dead Heat--Blood against Varmint--Rival Claims--A Mutual Disappointment--The Last Plea for Salvation--_Non Compos Mentis_ Our readers may remember that we have alluded to an Orangeman, named Bob Beatty, who had become a convert to the Church of Rome.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading The principal vexation which the priest had felt, lay in the almost insuperable difficulty of keeping Bob from liquor, inasmuch as whenever he happened to take a glass too much, he always forgot his conversion, and generally drank the Glorious Memory, and all other charter toasts, from habit.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading --A Holy Steeple Chase--A Dead Heat--Blood against Varmint--Rival Claims--A Mutual Disappointment--The Last Plea for Salvation--_Non Compos Mentis_ Our readers may remember that we have alluded to an Orangeman, named Bob Beatty, who had become a convert to the Church of Rome.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading As they were now on the eve of the great discussion, each felt considerable gratification in having his convert ready to produce at the discussion, as a living proof of his zeal for religious truth.

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

From this reading The principal vexation which the priest had felt, lay in the almost insuperable difficulty of keeping Bob from liquor, inasmuch as whenever he happened to take a glass too much, he always forgot his conversion, and generally drank the Glorious Memory, and all other charter toasts, from habit.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading It so happened, however, that a few days previous to the great Tournay, Bob became so ill in health, that there was little hope of his surviving any length of time.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading --A Holy Steeple Chase--A Dead Heat--Blood against Varmint--Rival Claims--A Mutual Disappointment--The Last Plea for Salvation--_Non Compos Mentis_ Our readers may remember that we have alluded to an Orangeman, named Bob Beatty, who had become a convert to the Church of Rome.

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

From this reading As they were now on the eve of the great discussion, each felt considerable gratification in having his convert ready to produce at the discussion, as a living proof of his zeal for religious truth.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading --A Holy Steeple Chase--A Dead Heat--Blood against Varmint--Rival Claims--A Mutual Disappointment--The Last Plea for Salvation--_Non Compos Mentis_ Our readers may remember that we have alluded to an Orangeman, named Bob Beatty, who had become a convert to the Church of Rome.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading It so happened, however, that a few days previous to the great Tournay, Bob became so ill in health, that there was little hope of his surviving any length of time.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It so happened, however, that a few days previous to the great Tournay, Bob became so ill in health, that there was little hope of his surviving any length of time.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading It so happened, however, that a few days previous to the great Tournay, Bob became so ill in health, that there was little hope of his surviving any length of time.

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

From this reading As they were now on the eve of the great discussion, each felt considerable gratification in having his convert ready to produce at the discussion, as a living proof of his zeal for religious truth.

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From this reading The principal vexation which the priest had felt, lay in the almost insuperable difficulty of keeping Bob from liquor, inasmuch as whenever he happened to take a glass too much, he always forgot his conversion, and generally drank the Glorious Memory, and all other charter toasts, from habit.

impossible to surmount

From this reading The principal vexation which the priest had felt, lay in the almost insuperable difficulty of keeping Bob from liquor, inasmuch as whenever he happened to take a glass too much, he always forgot his conversion, and generally drank the Glorious Memory, and all other charter toasts, from habit.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It so happened, however, that a few days previous to the great Tournay, Bob became so ill in health, that there was little hope of his surviving any length of time.

conformity or harmony

From this reading The principal vexation which the priest had felt, lay in the almost insuperable difficulty of keeping Bob from liquor, inasmuch as whenever he happened to take a glass too much, he always forgot his conversion, and generally drank the Glorious Memory, and all other charter toasts, from habit.

immediately past

From this reading --A Holy Steeple Chase--A Dead Heat--Blood against Varmint--Rival Claims--A Mutual Disappointment--The Last Plea for Salvation--_Non Compos Mentis_ Our readers may remember that we have alluded to an Orangeman, named Bob Beatty, who had become a convert to the Church of Rome.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The principal vexation which the priest had felt, lay in the almost insuperable difficulty of keeping Bob from liquor, inasmuch as whenever he happened to take a glass too much, he always forgot his conversion, and generally drank the Glorious Memory, and all other charter toasts, from habit.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading It so happened, however, that a few days previous to the great Tournay, Bob became so ill in health, that there was little hope of his surviving any length of time.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading The principal vexation which the priest had felt, lay in the almost insuperable difficulty of keeping Bob from liquor, inasmuch as whenever he happened to take a glass too much, he always forgot his conversion, and generally drank the Glorious Memory, and all other charter toasts, from habit.

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

From this reading It so happened, however, that a few days previous to the great Tournay, Bob became so ill in health, that there was little hope of his surviving any length of time.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading As they were now on the eve of the great discussion, each felt considerable gratification in having his convert ready to produce at the discussion, as a living proof of his zeal for religious truth.

informal terms for money

From this reading This Beatty, on the part of the priest, was a very fair set-off against Darby O'Drive, on the part of Mr. Lucre.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading --A Holy Steeple Chase--A Dead Heat--Blood against Varmint--Rival Claims--A Mutual Disappointment--The Last Plea for Salvation--_Non Compos Mentis_ Our readers may remember that we have alluded to an Orangeman, named Bob Beatty, who had become a convert to the Church of Rome.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading The principal vexation which the priest had felt, lay in the almost insuperable difficulty of keeping Bob from liquor, inasmuch as whenever he happened to take a glass too much, he always forgot his conversion, and generally drank the Glorious Memory, and all other charter toasts, from habit.

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From this reading --A Holy Steeple Chase--A Dead Heat--Blood against Varmint--Rival Claims--A Mutual Disappointment--The Last Plea for Salvation--_Non Compos Mentis_ Our readers may remember that we have alluded to an Orangeman, named Bob Beatty, who had become a convert to the Church of Rome.

a form of address for a man

From this reading This Beatty, on the part of the priest, was a very fair set-off against Darby O'Drive, on the part of Mr. Lucre.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The principal vexation which the priest had felt, lay in the almost insuperable difficulty of keeping Bob from liquor, inasmuch as whenever he happened to take a glass too much, he always forgot his conversion, and generally drank the Glorious Memory, and all other charter toasts, from habit.

common to or shared by two or more parties

From this reading --A Holy Steeple Chase--A Dead Heat--Blood against Varmint--Rival Claims--A Mutual Disappointment--The Last Plea for Salvation--_Non Compos Mentis_ Our readers may remember that we have alluded to an Orangeman, named Bob Beatty, who had become a convert to the Church of Rome.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading --A Holy Steeple Chase--A Dead Heat--Blood against Varmint--Rival Claims--A Mutual Disappointment--The Last Plea for Salvation--_Non Compos Mentis_ Our readers may remember that we have alluded to an Orangeman, named Bob Beatty, who had become a convert to the Church of Rome.

negation of a word or group of words

From this reading --A Holy Steeple Chase--A Dead Heat--Blood against Varmint--Rival Claims--A Mutual Disappointment--The Last Plea for Salvation--_Non Compos Mentis_ Our readers may remember that we have alluded to an Orangeman, named Bob Beatty, who had become a convert to the Church of Rome.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading As they were now on the eve of the great discussion, each felt considerable gratification in having his convert ready to produce at the discussion, as a living proof of his zeal for religious truth.

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From this reading This Beatty, on the part of the priest, was a very fair set-off against Darby O'Drive, on the part of Mr. Lucre.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading --A Holy Steeple Chase--A Dead Heat--Blood against Varmint--Rival Claims--A Mutual Disappointment--The Last Plea for Salvation--_Non Compos Mentis_ Our readers may remember that we have alluded to an Orangeman, named Bob Beatty, who had become a convert to the Church of Rome.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This Beatty, on the part of the priest, was a very fair set-off against Darby O'Drive, on the part of Mr. Lucre.

a member of a society founded in Ireland in 1795 to uphold Protestantism and the British sovereign

From this reading --A Holy Steeple Chase--A Dead Heat--Blood against Varmint--Rival Claims--A Mutual Disappointment--The Last Plea for Salvation--_Non Compos Mentis_ Our readers may remember that we have alluded to an Orangeman, named Bob Beatty, who had become a convert to the Church of Rome.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The principal vexation which the priest had felt, lay in the almost insuperable difficulty of keeping Bob from liquor, inasmuch as whenever he happened to take a glass too much, he always forgot his conversion, and generally drank the Glorious Memory, and all other charter toasts, from habit.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading --A Holy Steeple Chase--A Dead Heat--Blood against Varmint--Rival Claims--A Mutual Disappointment--The Last Plea for Salvation--_Non Compos Mentis_ Our readers may remember that we have alluded to an Orangeman, named Bob Beatty, who had become a convert to the Church of Rome.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading This Beatty, on the part of the priest, was a very fair set-off against Darby O'Drive, on the part of Mr. Lucre.

a humble request for help from someone in authority

From this reading --A Holy Steeple Chase--A Dead Heat--Blood against Varmint--Rival Claims--A Mutual Disappointment--The Last Plea for Salvation--_Non Compos Mentis_ Our readers may remember that we have alluded to an Orangeman, named Bob Beatty, who had become a convert to the Church of Rome.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading It so happened, however, that a few days previous to the great Tournay, Bob became so ill in health, that there was little hope of his surviving any length of time.

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

From this reading This Beatty, on the part of the priest, was a very fair set-off against Darby O'Drive, on the part of Mr. Lucre.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading The principal vexation which the priest had felt, lay in the almost insuperable difficulty of keeping Bob from liquor, inasmuch as whenever he happened to take a glass too much, he always forgot his conversion, and generally drank the Glorious Memory, and all other charter toasts, from habit.

bring forth or yield

From this reading As they were now on the eve of the great discussion, each felt considerable gratification in having his convert ready to produce at the discussion, as a living proof of his zeal for religious truth.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading As they were now on the eve of the great discussion, each felt considerable gratification in having his convert ready to produce at the discussion, as a living proof of his zeal for religious truth.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading --A Holy Steeple Chase--A Dead Heat--Blood against Varmint--Rival Claims--A Mutual Disappointment--The Last Plea for Salvation--_Non Compos Mentis_ Our readers may remember that we have alluded to an Orangeman, named Bob Beatty, who had become a convert to the Church of Rome.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading As they were now on the eve of the great discussion, each felt considerable gratification in having his convert ready to produce at the discussion, as a living proof of his zeal for religious truth.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading As they were now on the eve of the great discussion, each felt considerable gratification in having his convert ready to produce at the discussion, as a living proof of his zeal for religious truth.

To recall to mind.

From this reading --A Holy Steeple Chase--A Dead Heat--Blood against Varmint--Rival Claims--A Mutual Disappointment--The Last Plea for Salvation--_Non Compos Mentis_ Our readers may remember that we have alluded to an Orangeman, named Bob Beatty, who had become a convert to the Church of Rome.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading --A Holy Steeple Chase--A Dead Heat--Blood against Varmint--Rival Claims--A Mutual Disappointment--The Last Plea for Salvation--_Non Compos Mentis_ Our readers may remember that we have alluded to an Orangeman, named Bob Beatty, who had become a convert to the Church of Rome.

capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire

From this reading --A Holy Steeple Chase--A Dead Heat--Blood against Varmint--Rival Claims--A Mutual Disappointment--The Last Plea for Salvation--_Non Compos Mentis_ Our readers may remember that we have alluded to an Orangeman, named Bob Beatty, who had become a convert to the Church of Rome.

(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil

From this reading --A Holy Steeple Chase--A Dead Heat--Blood against Varmint--Rival Claims--A Mutual Disappointment--The Last Plea for Salvation--_Non Compos Mentis_ Our readers may remember that we have alluded to an Orangeman, named Bob Beatty, who had become a convert to the Church of Rome.

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From this reading This Beatty, on the part of the priest, was a very fair set-off against Darby O'Drive, on the part of Mr. Lucre.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It so happened, however, that a few days previous to the great Tournay, Bob became so ill in health, that there was little hope of his surviving any length of time.

a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top

From this reading --A Holy Steeple Chase--A Dead Heat--Blood against Varmint--Rival Claims--A Mutual Disappointment--The Last Plea for Salvation--_Non Compos Mentis_ Our readers may remember that we have alluded to an Orangeman, named Bob Beatty, who had become a convert to the Church of Rome.

still in existence

From this reading It so happened, however, that a few days previous to the great Tournay, Bob became so ill in health, that there was little hope of his surviving any length of time.

carry out

From this reading The principal vexation which the priest had felt, lay in the almost insuperable difficulty of keeping Bob from liquor, inasmuch as whenever he happened to take a glass too much, he always forgot his conversion, and generally drank the Glorious Memory, and all other charter toasts, from habit.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading --A Holy Steeple Chase--A Dead Heat--Blood against Varmint--Rival Claims--A Mutual Disappointment--The Last Plea for Salvation--_Non Compos Mentis_ Our readers may remember that we have alluded to an Orangeman, named Bob Beatty, who had become a convert to the Church of Rome.

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

From this reading --A Holy Steeple Chase--A Dead Heat--Blood against Varmint--Rival Claims--A Mutual Disappointment--The Last Plea for Salvation--_Non Compos Mentis_ Our readers may remember that we have alluded to an Orangeman, named Bob Beatty, who had become a convert to the Church of Rome.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It so happened, however, that a few days previous to the great Tournay, Bob became so ill in health, that there was little hope of his surviving any length of time.

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

From this reading As they were now on the eve of the great discussion, each felt considerable gratification in having his convert ready to produce at the discussion, as a living proof of his zeal for religious truth.

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

From this reading This Beatty, on the part of the priest, was a very fair set-off against Darby O'Drive, on the part of Mr. Lucre.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It so happened, however, that a few days previous to the great Tournay, Bob became so ill in health, that there was little hope of his surviving any length of time.

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

From this reading --A Holy Steeple Chase--A Dead Heat--Blood against Varmint--Rival Claims--A Mutual Disappointment--The Last Plea for Salvation--_Non Compos Mentis_ Our readers may remember that we have alluded to an Orangeman, named Bob Beatty, who had become a convert to the Church of Rome.

plural of “toast” — slices of bread that have been toasted

From this reading The principal vexation which the priest had felt, lay in the almost insuperable difficulty of keeping Bob from liquor, inasmuch as whenever he happened to take a glass too much, he always forgot his conversion, and generally drank the Glorious Memory, and all other charter toasts, from habit.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The principal vexation which the priest had felt, lay in the almost insuperable difficulty of keeping Bob from liquor, inasmuch as whenever he happened to take a glass too much, he always forgot his conversion, and generally drank the Glorious Memory, and all other charter toasts, from habit.

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From this reading It so happened, however, that a few days previous to the great Tournay, Bob became so ill in health, that there was little hope of his surviving any length of time.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading As they were now on the eve of the great discussion, each felt considerable gratification in having his convert ready to produce at the discussion, as a living proof of his zeal for religious truth.

an irritating or obnoxious person

From this reading --A Holy Steeple Chase--A Dead Heat--Blood against Varmint--Rival Claims--A Mutual Disappointment--The Last Plea for Salvation--_Non Compos Mentis_ Our readers may remember that we have alluded to an Orangeman, named Bob Beatty, who had become a convert to the Church of Rome.

precisely as stated

From this reading This Beatty, on the part of the priest, was a very fair set-off against Darby O'Drive, on the part of Mr. Lucre.

anger produced by some annoying irritation

From this reading The principal vexation which the priest had felt, lay in the almost insuperable difficulty of keeping Bob from liquor, inasmuch as whenever he happened to take a glass too much, he always forgot his conversion, and generally drank the Glorious Memory, and all other charter toasts, from habit.

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

From this reading This Beatty, on the part of the priest, was a very fair set-off against Darby O'Drive, on the part of Mr. Lucre.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading --A Holy Steeple Chase--A Dead Heat--Blood against Varmint--Rival Claims--A Mutual Disappointment--The Last Plea for Salvation--_Non Compos Mentis_ Our readers may remember that we have alluded to an Orangeman, named Bob Beatty, who had become a convert to the Church of Rome.

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

From this reading As they were now on the eve of the great discussion, each felt considerable gratification in having his convert ready to produce at the discussion, as a living proof of his zeal for religious truth.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading The principal vexation which the priest had felt, lay in the almost insuperable difficulty of keeping Bob from liquor, inasmuch as whenever he happened to take a glass too much, he always forgot his conversion, and generally drank the Glorious Memory, and all other charter toasts, from habit.

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

From this reading The principal vexation which the priest had felt, lay in the almost insuperable difficulty of keeping Bob from liquor, inasmuch as whenever he happened to take a glass too much, he always forgot his conversion, and generally drank the Glorious Memory, and all other charter toasts, from habit.

which person or people

From this reading --A Holy Steeple Chase--A Dead Heat--Blood against Varmint--Rival Claims--A Mutual Disappointment--The Last Plea for Salvation--_Non Compos Mentis_ Our readers may remember that we have alluded to an Orangeman, named Bob Beatty, who had become a convert to the Church of Rome.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading As they were now on the eve of the great discussion, each felt considerable gratification in having his convert ready to produce at the discussion, as a living proof of his zeal for religious truth.