Chapter XVI

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From this reading The Tory officials and their henchmen gathered about the court-house when it was known that the Whigs had seized it, and threatened an attack early in the evening of the 13th; but apparently willing to abide by the decision of the chief justice, they dispersed after that worthy had promised the Whigs that nothing should be done to oust them from the premises until the following day.

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From this reading THE WESTMINSTER MASSACRE What March 5, 1770, had been to the people of Boston and the Colony of Massachusetts, March 14, 1775, was destined to become to the patriot citizens of Vermont.

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From this reading THE WESTMINSTER MASSACRE What March 5, 1770, had been to the people of Boston and the Colony of Massachusetts, March 14, 1775, was destined to become to the patriot citizens of Vermont.

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

From this reading THE WESTMINSTER MASSACRE What March 5, 1770, had been to the people of Boston and the Colony of Massachusetts, March 14, 1775, was destined to become to the patriot citizens of Vermont.

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From this reading THE WESTMINSTER MASSACRE What March 5, 1770, had been to the people of Boston and the Colony of Massachusetts, March 14, 1775, was destined to become to the patriot citizens of Vermont.

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

From this reading That date reminds them to-day of the first blood shed in the great struggle within the borders of the Grants--the first pitched battle between American yeomanry and the minions of a cruel and tyrannical king.

dwell

From this reading The Tory officials and their henchmen gathered about the court-house when it was known that the Whigs had seized it, and threatened an attack early in the evening of the 13th; but apparently willing to abide by the decision of the chief justice, they dispersed after that worthy had promised the Whigs that nothing should be done to oust them from the premises until the following day.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Despite the efforts of Judge Chandler, who really was honestly bent on peace, the associate Judge Sabin and the fire-eating sheriff brought about that clash of arms, the stain of which was to be wiped out by nearly eight years of bitter war.

later than; following

From this reading The Tory officials and their henchmen gathered about the court-house when it was known that the Whigs had seized it, and threatened an attack early in the evening of the 13th; but apparently willing to abide by the decision of the chief justice, they dispersed after that worthy had promised the Whigs that nothing should be done to oust them from the premises until the following day.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading That date reminds them to-day of the first blood shed in the great struggle within the borders of the Grants--the first pitched battle between American yeomanry and the minions of a cruel and tyrannical king.

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

From this reading Before the martyrs were shot down at Lexington was the Westminster Massacre--an incident which set the torch to the passions of the Whigs throughout the Grants.

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

From this reading THE WESTMINSTER MASSACRE What March 5, 1770, had been to the people of Boston and the Colony of Massachusetts, March 14, 1775, was destined to become to the patriot citizens of Vermont.

from appearances alone

From this reading The Tory officials and their henchmen gathered about the court-house when it was known that the Whigs had seized it, and threatened an attack early in the evening of the 13th; but apparently willing to abide by the decision of the chief justice, they dispersed after that worthy had promised the Whigs that nothing should be done to oust them from the premises until the following day.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Despite the efforts of Judge Chandler, who really was honestly bent on peace, the associate Judge Sabin and the fire-eating sheriff brought about that clash of arms, the stain of which was to be wiped out by nearly eight years of bitter war.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading Despite the efforts of Judge Chandler, who really was honestly bent on peace, the associate Judge Sabin and the fire-eating sheriff brought about that clash of arms, the stain of which was to be wiped out by nearly eight years of bitter war.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Before the martyrs were shot down at Lexington was the Westminster Massacre--an incident which set the torch to the passions of the Whigs throughout the Grants.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading The Tory officials and their henchmen gathered about the court-house when it was known that the Whigs had seized it, and threatened an attack early in the evening of the 13th; but apparently willing to abide by the decision of the chief justice, they dispersed after that worthy had promised the Whigs that nothing should be done to oust them from the premises until the following day.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading That date reminds them to-day of the first blood shed in the great struggle within the borders of the Grants--the first pitched battle between American yeomanry and the minions of a cruel and tyrannical king.

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

From this reading Despite the efforts of Judge Chandler, who really was honestly bent on peace, the associate Judge Sabin and the fire-eating sheriff brought about that clash of arms, the stain of which was to be wiped out by nearly eight years of bitter war.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading THE WESTMINSTER MASSACRE What March 5, 1770, had been to the people of Boston and the Colony of Massachusetts, March 14, 1775, was destined to become to the patriot citizens of Vermont.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE WESTMINSTER MASSACRE What March 5, 1770, had been to the people of Boston and the Colony of Massachusetts, March 14, 1775, was destined to become to the patriot citizens of Vermont.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before the martyrs were shot down at Lexington was the Westminster Massacre--an incident which set the torch to the passions of the Whigs throughout the Grants.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Despite the efforts of Judge Chandler, who really was honestly bent on peace, the associate Judge Sabin and the fire-eating sheriff brought about that clash of arms, the stain of which was to be wiped out by nearly eight years of bitter war.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading That date reminds them to-day of the first blood shed in the great struggle within the borders of the Grants--the first pitched battle between American yeomanry and the minions of a cruel and tyrannical king.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading Despite the efforts of Judge Chandler, who really was honestly bent on peace, the associate Judge Sabin and the fire-eating sheriff brought about that clash of arms, the stain of which was to be wiped out by nearly eight years of bitter war.

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

From this reading That date reminds them to-day of the first blood shed in the great struggle within the borders of the Grants--the first pitched battle between American yeomanry and the minions of a cruel and tyrannical king.

plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading That date reminds them to-day of the first blood shed in the great struggle within the borders of the Grants--the first pitched battle between American yeomanry and the minions of a cruel and tyrannical king.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading THE WESTMINSTER MASSACRE What March 5, 1770, had been to the people of Boston and the Colony of Massachusetts, March 14, 1775, was destined to become to the patriot citizens of Vermont.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Despite the efforts of Judge Chandler, who really was honestly bent on peace, the associate Judge Sabin and the fire-eating sheriff brought about that clash of arms, the stain of which was to be wiped out by nearly eight years of bitter war.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Tory officials and their henchmen gathered about the court-house when it was known that the Whigs had seized it, and threatened an attack early in the evening of the 13th; but apparently willing to abide by the decision of the chief justice, they dispersed after that worthy had promised the Whigs that nothing should be done to oust them from the premises until the following day.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Despite the efforts of Judge Chandler, who really was honestly bent on peace, the associate Judge Sabin and the fire-eating sheriff brought about that clash of arms, the stain of which was to be wiped out by nearly eight years of bitter war.

United States writer of detective thrillers featuring the character of Philip Marlowe (1888-1959)

From this reading Despite the efforts of Judge Chandler, who really was honestly bent on peace, the associate Judge Sabin and the fire-eating sheriff brought about that clash of arms, the stain of which was to be wiped out by nearly eight years of bitter war.

a person who is in charge

From this reading The Tory officials and their henchmen gathered about the court-house when it was known that the Whigs had seized it, and threatened an attack early in the evening of the 13th; but apparently willing to abide by the decision of the chief justice, they dispersed after that worthy had promised the Whigs that nothing should be done to oust them from the premises until the following day.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading THE WESTMINSTER MASSACRE What March 5, 1770, had been to the people of Boston and the Colony of Massachusetts, March 14, 1775, was destined to become to the patriot citizens of Vermont.

A violent confrontation or disagreement between opposing forces or factions.

From this reading Despite the efforts of Judge Chandler, who really was honestly bent on peace, the associate Judge Sabin and the fire-eating sheriff brought about that clash of arms, the stain of which was to be wiped out by nearly eight years of bitter war.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading THE WESTMINSTER MASSACRE What March 5, 1770, had been to the people of Boston and the Colony of Massachusetts, March 14, 1775, was destined to become to the patriot citizens of Vermont.

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From this reading The Tory officials and their henchmen gathered about the court-house when it was known that the Whigs had seized it, and threatened an attack early in the evening of the 13th; but apparently willing to abide by the decision of the chief justice, they dispersed after that worthy had promised the Whigs that nothing should be done to oust them from the premises until the following day.

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

From this reading That date reminds them to-day of the first blood shed in the great struggle within the borders of the Grants--the first pitched battle between American yeomanry and the minions of a cruel and tyrannical king.

the specified day of the month

From this reading That date reminds them to-day of the first blood shed in the great struggle within the borders of the Grants--the first pitched battle between American yeomanry and the minions of a cruel and tyrannical king.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The Tory officials and their henchmen gathered about the court-house when it was known that the Whigs had seized it, and threatened an attack early in the evening of the 13th; but apparently willing to abide by the decision of the chief justice, they dispersed after that worthy had promised the Whigs that nothing should be done to oust them from the premises until the following day.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading The Tory officials and their henchmen gathered about the court-house when it was known that the Whigs had seized it, and threatened an attack early in the evening of the 13th; but apparently willing to abide by the decision of the chief justice, they dispersed after that worthy had promised the Whigs that nothing should be done to oust them from the premises until the following day.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading Despite the efforts of Judge Chandler, who really was honestly bent on peace, the associate Judge Sabin and the fire-eating sheriff brought about that clash of arms, the stain of which was to be wiped out by nearly eight years of bitter war.

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading THE WESTMINSTER MASSACRE What March 5, 1770, had been to the people of Boston and the Colony of Massachusetts, March 14, 1775, was destined to become to the patriot citizens of Vermont.

distributed or spread over a considerable extent

From this reading The Tory officials and their henchmen gathered about the court-house when it was known that the Whigs had seized it, and threatened an attack early in the evening of the 13th; but apparently willing to abide by the decision of the chief justice, they dispersed after that worthy had promised the Whigs that nothing should be done to oust them from the premises until the following day.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The Tory officials and their henchmen gathered about the court-house when it was known that the Whigs had seized it, and threatened an attack early in the evening of the 13th; but apparently willing to abide by the decision of the chief justice, they dispersed after that worthy had promised the Whigs that nothing should be done to oust them from the premises until the following day.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Before the martyrs were shot down at Lexington was the Westminster Massacre--an incident which set the torch to the passions of the Whigs throughout the Grants.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The Tory officials and their henchmen gathered about the court-house when it was known that the Whigs had seized it, and threatened an attack early in the evening of the 13th; but apparently willing to abide by the decision of the chief justice, they dispersed after that worthy had promised the Whigs that nothing should be done to oust them from the premises until the following day.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Despite the efforts of Judge Chandler, who really was honestly bent on peace, the associate Judge Sabin and the fire-eating sheriff brought about that clash of arms, the stain of which was to be wiped out by nearly eight years of bitter war.

being one more than seven

From this reading Despite the efforts of Judge Chandler, who really was honestly bent on peace, the associate Judge Sabin and the fire-eating sheriff brought about that clash of arms, the stain of which was to be wiped out by nearly eight years of bitter war.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The Tory officials and their henchmen gathered about the court-house when it was known that the Whigs had seized it, and threatened an attack early in the evening of the 13th; but apparently willing to abide by the decision of the chief justice, they dispersed after that worthy had promised the Whigs that nothing should be done to oust them from the premises until the following day.

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From this reading Despite the efforts of Judge Chandler, who really was honestly bent on peace, the associate Judge Sabin and the fire-eating sheriff brought about that clash of arms, the stain of which was to be wiped out by nearly eight years of bitter war.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading That date reminds them to-day of the first blood shed in the great struggle within the borders of the Grants--the first pitched battle between American yeomanry and the minions of a cruel and tyrannical king.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The Tory officials and their henchmen gathered about the court-house when it was known that the Whigs had seized it, and threatened an attack early in the evening of the 13th; but apparently willing to abide by the decision of the chief justice, they dispersed after that worthy had promised the Whigs that nothing should be done to oust them from the premises until the following day.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Tory officials and their henchmen gathered about the court-house when it was known that the Whigs had seized it, and threatened an attack early in the evening of the 13th; but apparently willing to abide by the decision of the chief justice, they dispersed after that worthy had promised the Whigs that nothing should be done to oust them from the premises until the following day.

brought together in one place

From this reading The Tory officials and their henchmen gathered about the court-house when it was known that the Whigs had seized it, and threatened an attack early in the evening of the 13th; but apparently willing to abide by the decision of the chief justice, they dispersed after that worthy had promised the Whigs that nothing should be done to oust them from the premises until the following day.

plural of “grant” — any monetary aid

From this reading That date reminds them to-day of the first blood shed in the great struggle within the borders of the Grants--the first pitched battle between American yeomanry and the minions of a cruel and tyrannical king.

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

From this reading That date reminds them to-day of the first blood shed in the great struggle within the borders of the Grants--the first pitched battle between American yeomanry and the minions of a cruel and tyrannical king.

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

From this reading THE WESTMINSTER MASSACRE What March 5, 1770, had been to the people of Boston and the Colony of Massachusetts, March 14, 1775, was destined to become to the patriot citizens of Vermont.

plural of “henchman” — someone who assists in a plot

From this reading The Tory officials and their henchmen gathered about the court-house when it was known that the Whigs had seized it, and threatened an attack early in the evening of the 13th; but apparently willing to abide by the decision of the chief justice, they dispersed after that worthy had promised the Whigs that nothing should be done to oust them from the premises until the following day.

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading Despite the efforts of Judge Chandler, who really was honestly bent on peace, the associate Judge Sabin and the fire-eating sheriff brought about that clash of arms, the stain of which was to be wiped out by nearly eight years of bitter war.

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

From this reading That date reminds them to-day of the first blood shed in the great struggle within the borders of the Grants--the first pitched battle between American yeomanry and the minions of a cruel and tyrannical king.

a single distinct event

From this reading Before the martyrs were shot down at Lexington was the Westminster Massacre--an incident which set the torch to the passions of the Whigs throughout the Grants.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Tory officials and their henchmen gathered about the court-house when it was known that the Whigs had seized it, and threatened an attack early in the evening of the 13th; but apparently willing to abide by the decision of the chief justice, they dispersed after that worthy had promised the Whigs that nothing should be done to oust them from the premises until the following day.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Despite the efforts of Judge Chandler, who really was honestly bent on peace, the associate Judge Sabin and the fire-eating sheriff brought about that clash of arms, the stain of which was to be wiped out by nearly eight years of bitter war.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading The Tory officials and their henchmen gathered about the court-house when it was known that the Whigs had seized it, and threatened an attack early in the evening of the 13th; but apparently willing to abide by the decision of the chief justice, they dispersed after that worthy had promised the Whigs that nothing should be done to oust them from the premises until the following day.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading That date reminds them to-day of the first blood shed in the great struggle within the borders of the Grants--the first pitched battle between American yeomanry and the minions of a cruel and tyrannical king.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The Tory officials and their henchmen gathered about the court-house when it was known that the Whigs had seized it, and threatened an attack early in the evening of the 13th; but apparently willing to abide by the decision of the chief justice, they dispersed after that worthy had promised the Whigs that nothing should be done to oust them from the premises until the following day.

town in eastern Massachusetts near Boston where the first battle of the American Revolution was fought

From this reading Before the martyrs were shot down at Lexington was the Westminster Massacre--an incident which set the torch to the passions of the Whigs throughout the Grants.

march in a procession

From this reading THE WESTMINSTER MASSACRE What March 5, 1770, had been to the people of Boston and the Colony of Massachusetts, March 14, 1775, was destined to become to the patriot citizens of Vermont.

plural of “martyr” — one who suffers for the sake of principle

From this reading Before the martyrs were shot down at Lexington was the Westminster Massacre--an incident which set the torch to the passions of the Whigs throughout the Grants.

a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading THE WESTMINSTER MASSACRE What March 5, 1770, had been to the people of Boston and the Colony of Massachusetts, March 14, 1775, was destined to become to the patriot citizens of Vermont.

kill a large number of people indiscriminately

From this reading THE WESTMINSTER MASSACRE What March 5, 1770, had been to the people of Boston and the Colony of Massachusetts, March 14, 1775, was destined to become to the patriot citizens of Vermont.

plural of “minion” — a servile or fawning dependant

From this reading That date reminds them to-day of the first blood shed in the great struggle within the borders of the Grants--the first pitched battle between American yeomanry and the minions of a cruel and tyrannical king.

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

From this reading Despite the efforts of Judge Chandler, who really was honestly bent on peace, the associate Judge Sabin and the fire-eating sheriff brought about that clash of arms, the stain of which was to be wiped out by nearly eight years of bitter war.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The Tory officials and their henchmen gathered about the court-house when it was known that the Whigs had seized it, and threatened an attack early in the evening of the 13th; but apparently willing to abide by the decision of the chief justice, they dispersed after that worthy had promised the Whigs that nothing should be done to oust them from the premises until the following day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WESTMINSTER MASSACRE What March 5, 1770, had been to the people of Boston and the Colony of Massachusetts, March 14, 1775, was destined to become to the patriot citizens of Vermont.

plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office

From this reading The Tory officials and their henchmen gathered about the court-house when it was known that the Whigs had seized it, and threatened an attack early in the evening of the 13th; but apparently willing to abide by the decision of the chief justice, they dispersed after that worthy had promised the Whigs that nothing should be done to oust them from the premises until the following day.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Despite the efforts of Judge Chandler, who really was honestly bent on peace, the associate Judge Sabin and the fire-eating sheriff brought about that clash of arms, the stain of which was to be wiped out by nearly eight years of bitter war.

remove from a position or office

From this reading The Tory officials and their henchmen gathered about the court-house when it was known that the Whigs had seized it, and threatened an attack early in the evening of the 13th; but apparently willing to abide by the decision of the chief justice, they dispersed after that worthy had promised the Whigs that nothing should be done to oust them from the premises until the following day.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Despite the efforts of Judge Chandler, who really was honestly bent on peace, the associate Judge Sabin and the fire-eating sheriff brought about that clash of arms, the stain of which was to be wiped out by nearly eight years of bitter war.

plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Before the martyrs were shot down at Lexington was the Westminster Massacre--an incident which set the torch to the passions of the Whigs throughout the Grants.

one who loves and defends his or her country

From this reading THE WESTMINSTER MASSACRE What March 5, 1770, had been to the people of Boston and the Colony of Massachusetts, March 14, 1775, was destined to become to the patriot citizens of Vermont.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Despite the efforts of Judge Chandler, who really was honestly bent on peace, the associate Judge Sabin and the fire-eating sheriff brought about that clash of arms, the stain of which was to be wiped out by nearly eight years of bitter war.

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

From this reading THE WESTMINSTER MASSACRE What March 5, 1770, had been to the people of Boston and the Colony of Massachusetts, March 14, 1775, was destined to become to the patriot citizens of Vermont.

(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form

From this reading That date reminds them to-day of the first blood shed in the great struggle within the borders of the Grants--the first pitched battle between American yeomanry and the minions of a cruel and tyrannical king.

land and the buildings on it

From this reading The Tory officials and their henchmen gathered about the court-house when it was known that the Whigs had seized it, and threatened an attack early in the evening of the 13th; but apparently willing to abide by the decision of the chief justice, they dispersed after that worthy had promised the Whigs that nothing should be done to oust them from the premises until the following day.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading The Tory officials and their henchmen gathered about the court-house when it was known that the Whigs had seized it, and threatened an attack early in the evening of the 13th; but apparently willing to abide by the decision of the chief justice, they dispersed after that worthy had promised the Whigs that nothing should be done to oust them from the premises until the following day.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Despite the efforts of Judge Chandler, who really was honestly bent on peace, the associate Judge Sabin and the fire-eating sheriff brought about that clash of arms, the stain of which was to be wiped out by nearly eight years of bitter war.

third-person singular of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading That date reminds them to-day of the first blood shed in the great struggle within the borders of the Grants--the first pitched battle between American yeomanry and the minions of a cruel and tyrannical king.

a unit of acoustic absorption equivalent to the absorption by a square foot of a surface that absorbs all incident sound

From this reading Despite the efforts of Judge Chandler, who really was honestly bent on peace, the associate Judge Sabin and the fire-eating sheriff brought about that clash of arms, the stain of which was to be wiped out by nearly eight years of bitter war.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading The Tory officials and their henchmen gathered about the court-house when it was known that the Whigs had seized it, and threatened an attack early in the evening of the 13th; but apparently willing to abide by the decision of the chief justice, they dispersed after that worthy had promised the Whigs that nothing should be done to oust them from the premises until the following day.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Before the martyrs were shot down at Lexington was the Westminster Massacre--an incident which set the torch to the passions of the Whigs throughout the Grants.

get rid of

From this reading That date reminds them to-day of the first blood shed in the great struggle within the borders of the Grants--the first pitched battle between American yeomanry and the minions of a cruel and tyrannical king.

the principal law-enforcement officer in a county

From this reading Despite the efforts of Judge Chandler, who really was honestly bent on peace, the associate Judge Sabin and the fire-eating sheriff brought about that clash of arms, the stain of which was to be wiped out by nearly eight years of bitter war.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Before the martyrs were shot down at Lexington was the Westminster Massacre--an incident which set the torch to the passions of the Whigs throughout the Grants.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The Tory officials and their henchmen gathered about the court-house when it was known that the Whigs had seized it, and threatened an attack early in the evening of the 13th; but apparently willing to abide by the decision of the chief justice, they dispersed after that worthy had promised the Whigs that nothing should be done to oust them from the premises until the following day.

a soiled or discolored appearance

From this reading Despite the efforts of Judge Chandler, who really was honestly bent on peace, the associate Judge Sabin and the fire-eating sheriff brought about that clash of arms, the stain of which was to be wiped out by nearly eight years of bitter war.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading That date reminds them to-day of the first blood shed in the great struggle within the borders of the Grants--the first pitched battle between American yeomanry and the minions of a cruel and tyrannical king.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That date reminds them to-day of the first blood shed in the great struggle within the borders of the Grants--the first pitched battle between American yeomanry and the minions of a cruel and tyrannical king.

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

From this reading THE WESTMINSTER MASSACRE What March 5, 1770, had been to the people of Boston and the Colony of Massachusetts, March 14, 1775, was destined to become to the patriot citizens of Vermont.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Tory officials and their henchmen gathered about the court-house when it was known that the Whigs had seized it, and threatened an attack early in the evening of the 13th; but apparently willing to abide by the decision of the chief justice, they dispersed after that worthy had promised the Whigs that nothing should be done to oust them from the premises until the following day.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading That date reminds them to-day of the first blood shed in the great struggle within the borders of the Grants--the first pitched battle between American yeomanry and the minions of a cruel and tyrannical king.

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

From this reading The Tory officials and their henchmen gathered about the court-house when it was known that the Whigs had seized it, and threatened an attack early in the evening of the 13th; but apparently willing to abide by the decision of the chief justice, they dispersed after that worthy had promised the Whigs that nothing should be done to oust them from the premises until the following day.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading The Tory officials and their henchmen gathered about the court-house when it was known that the Whigs had seized it, and threatened an attack early in the evening of the 13th; but apparently willing to abide by the decision of the chief justice, they dispersed after that worthy had promised the Whigs that nothing should be done to oust them from the premises until the following day.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading Before the martyrs were shot down at Lexington was the Westminster Massacre--an incident which set the torch to the passions of the Whigs throughout the Grants.

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

From this reading THE WESTMINSTER MASSACRE What March 5, 1770, had been to the people of Boston and the Colony of Massachusetts, March 14, 1775, was destined to become to the patriot citizens of Vermont.

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From this reading That date reminds them to-day of the first blood shed in the great struggle within the borders of the Grants--the first pitched battle between American yeomanry and the minions of a cruel and tyrannical king.

a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance

From this reading Before the martyrs were shot down at Lexington was the Westminster Massacre--an incident which set the torch to the passions of the Whigs throughout the Grants.

an American who favored the British side during the American Revolution

From this reading The Tory officials and their henchmen gathered about the court-house when it was known that the Whigs had seized it, and threatened an attack early in the evening of the 13th; but apparently willing to abide by the decision of the chief justice, they dispersed after that worthy had promised the Whigs that nothing should be done to oust them from the premises until the following day.

marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior

From this reading That date reminds them to-day of the first blood shed in the great struggle within the borders of the Grants--the first pitched battle between American yeomanry and the minions of a cruel and tyrannical king.

up to a particular time

From this reading The Tory officials and their henchmen gathered about the court-house when it was known that the Whigs had seized it, and threatened an attack early in the evening of the 13th; but apparently willing to abide by the decision of the chief justice, they dispersed after that worthy had promised the Whigs that nothing should be done to oust them from the premises until the following day.

a state in New England

From this reading THE WESTMINSTER MASSACRE What March 5, 1770, had been to the people of Boston and the Colony of Massachusetts, March 14, 1775, was destined to become to the patriot citizens of Vermont.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Despite the efforts of Judge Chandler, who really was honestly bent on peace, the associate Judge Sabin and the fire-eating sheriff brought about that clash of arms, the stain of which was to be wiped out by nearly eight years of bitter war.

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

From this reading THE WESTMINSTER MASSACRE What March 5, 1770, had been to the people of Boston and the Colony of Massachusetts, March 14, 1775, was destined to become to the patriot citizens of Vermont.

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

From this reading Before the martyrs were shot down at Lexington was the Westminster Massacre--an incident which set the torch to the passions of the Whigs throughout the Grants.

a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey

From this reading THE WESTMINSTER MASSACRE What March 5, 1770, had been to the people of Boston and the Colony of Massachusetts, March 14, 1775, was destined to become to the patriot citizens of Vermont.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE WESTMINSTER MASSACRE What March 5, 1770, had been to the people of Boston and the Colony of Massachusetts, March 14, 1775, was destined to become to the patriot citizens of Vermont.

at the time that

From this reading The Tory officials and their henchmen gathered about the court-house when it was known that the Whigs had seized it, and threatened an attack early in the evening of the 13th; but apparently willing to abide by the decision of the chief justice, they dispersed after that worthy had promised the Whigs that nothing should be done to oust them from the premises until the following day.

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

From this reading Before the martyrs were shot down at Lexington was the Westminster Massacre--an incident which set the torch to the passions of the Whigs throughout the Grants.

plural of “whig” — a member of the political party that urged social reform in 18th and 19th century England; was the opposition party to the Tories

From this reading Before the martyrs were shot down at Lexington was the Westminster Massacre--an incident which set the torch to the passions of the Whigs throughout the Grants.

which person or people

From this reading Despite the efforts of Judge Chandler, who really was honestly bent on peace, the associate Judge Sabin and the fire-eating sheriff brought about that clash of arms, the stain of which was to be wiped out by nearly eight years of bitter war.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading The Tory officials and their henchmen gathered about the court-house when it was known that the Whigs had seized it, and threatened an attack early in the evening of the 13th; but apparently willing to abide by the decision of the chief justice, they dispersed after that worthy had promised the Whigs that nothing should be done to oust them from the premises until the following day.

past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion

From this reading Despite the efforts of Judge Chandler, who really was honestly bent on peace, the associate Judge Sabin and the fire-eating sheriff brought about that clash of arms, the stain of which was to be wiped out by nearly eight years of bitter war.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading That date reminds them to-day of the first blood shed in the great struggle within the borders of the Grants--the first pitched battle between American yeomanry and the minions of a cruel and tyrannical king.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading The Tory officials and their henchmen gathered about the court-house when it was known that the Whigs had seized it, and threatened an attack early in the evening of the 13th; but apparently willing to abide by the decision of the chief justice, they dispersed after that worthy had promised the Whigs that nothing should be done to oust them from the premises until the following day.

a late time of life

From this reading Despite the efforts of Judge Chandler, who really was honestly bent on peace, the associate Judge Sabin and the fire-eating sheriff brought about that clash of arms, the stain of which was to be wiped out by nearly eight years of bitter war.

class of small freeholders who cultivated their own land

From this reading That date reminds them to-day of the first blood shed in the great struggle within the borders of the Grants--the first pitched battle between American yeomanry and the minions of a cruel and tyrannical king.