Chapter XXXIX

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

From this reading HOW A SURPRISE-PARTY IS VERY MUCH SURPRISED.

(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 An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

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

From this reading "I came here," said he, "on a surprise-party, an' begorra I niver was so surprised in my loife, so I wasn't.

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

From this reading During these remarks "His Majesty" had been fumbling, with a thoughtful expression, in his coat-pocket, as though trying to extricate something, the bulk of which prevented it from being drawn forth without some difficulty; and as he tugged and fumbled he began to speak.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

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

From this reading During these remarks "His Majesty" had been fumbling, with a thoughtful expression, in his coat-pocket, as though trying to extricate something, the bulk of which prevented it from being drawn forth without some difficulty; and as he tugged and fumbled he began to speak.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The others looked at this with some surprise, but no other feeling.

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

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

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

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

the eleventh month of the civil year; the fifth month of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar (in July and August)

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

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From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

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

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading During these remarks "His Majesty" had been fumbling, with a thoughtful expression, in his coat-pocket, as though trying to extricate something, the bulk of which prevented it from being drawn forth without some difficulty; and as he tugged and fumbled he began to speak.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

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

From this reading During these remarks "His Majesty" had been fumbling, with a thoughtful expression, in his coat-pocket, as though trying to extricate something, the bulk of which prevented it from being drawn forth without some difficulty; and as he tugged and fumbled he began to speak.

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From this reading "I came here," said he, "on a surprise-party, an' begorra I niver was so surprised in my loife, so I wasn't.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading During these remarks "His Majesty" had been fumbling, with a thoughtful expression, in his coat-pocket, as though trying to extricate something, the bulk of which prevented it from being drawn forth without some difficulty; and as he tugged and fumbled he began to speak.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading During these remarks "His Majesty" had been fumbling, with a thoughtful expression, in his coat-pocket, as though trying to extricate something, the bulk of which prevented it from being drawn forth without some difficulty; and as he tugged and fumbled he began to speak.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The others looked at this with some surprise, but no other feeling.

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

From this reading "I came here," said he, "on a surprise-party, an' begorra I niver was so surprised in my loife, so I wasn't.

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

From this reading During these remarks "His Majesty" had been fumbling, with a thoughtful expression, in his coat-pocket, as though trying to extricate something, the bulk of which prevented it from being drawn forth without some difficulty; and as he tugged and fumbled he began to speak.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

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

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading During these remarks "His Majesty" had been fumbling, with a thoughtful expression, in his coat-pocket, as though trying to extricate something, the bulk of which prevented it from being drawn forth without some difficulty; and as he tugged and fumbled he began to speak.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading During these remarks "His Majesty" had been fumbling, with a thoughtful expression, in his coat-pocket, as though trying to extricate something, the bulk of which prevented it from being drawn forth without some difficulty; and as he tugged and fumbled he began to speak.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During these remarks "His Majesty" had been fumbling, with a thoughtful expression, in his coat-pocket, as though trying to extricate something, the bulk of which prevented it from being drawn forth without some difficulty; and as he tugged and fumbled he began to speak.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading During these remarks "His Majesty" had been fumbling, with a thoughtful expression, in his coat-pocket, as though trying to extricate something, the bulk of which prevented it from being drawn forth without some difficulty; and as he tugged and fumbled he began to speak.

release from entanglement of difficulty

From this reading During these remarks "His Majesty" had been fumbling, with a thoughtful expression, in his coat-pocket, as though trying to extricate something, the bulk of which prevented it from being drawn forth without some difficulty; and as he tugged and fumbled he began to speak.

past form of “extricate” — release from entanglement of difficulty

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

opinion or judgment

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading The others looked at this with some surprise, but no other feeling.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading During these remarks "His Majesty" had been fumbling, with a thoughtful expression, in his coat-pocket, as though trying to extricate something, the bulk of which prevented it from being drawn forth without some difficulty; and as he tugged and fumbled he began to speak.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading During these remarks "His Majesty" had been fumbling, with a thoughtful expression, in his coat-pocket, as though trying to extricate something, the bulk of which prevented it from being drawn forth without some difficulty; and as he tugged and fumbled he began to speak.

past form of “fumble” — feel about uncertainly or blindly

From this reading During these remarks "His Majesty" had been fumbling, with a thoughtful expression, in his coat-pocket, as though trying to extricate something, the bulk of which prevented it from being drawn forth without some difficulty; and as he tugged and fumbled he began to speak.

showing lack of skill or aptitude

From this reading During these remarks "His Majesty" had been fumbling, with a thoughtful expression, in his coat-pocket, as though trying to extricate something, the bulk of which prevented it from being drawn forth without some difficulty; and as he tugged and fumbled he began to speak.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

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

From this reading During these remarks "His Majesty" had been fumbling, with a thoughtful expression, in his coat-pocket, as though trying to extricate something, the bulk of which prevented it from being drawn forth without some difficulty; and as he tugged and fumbled he began to speak.

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

From this reading During these remarks "His Majesty" had been fumbling, with a thoughtful expression, in his coat-pocket, as though trying to extricate something, the bulk of which prevented it from being drawn forth without some difficulty; and as he tugged and fumbled he began to speak.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "I came here," said he, "on a surprise-party, an' begorra I niver was so surprised in my loife, so I wasn't.

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

From this reading During these remarks "His Majesty" had been fumbling, with a thoughtful expression, in his coat-pocket, as though trying to extricate something, the bulk of which prevented it from being drawn forth without some difficulty; and as he tugged and fumbled he began to speak.

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

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

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From this reading HOW A SURPRISE-PARTY IS VERY MUCH SURPRISED.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I came here," said he, "on a surprise-party, an' begorra I niver was so surprised in my loife, so I wasn't.

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

From this reading During these remarks "His Majesty" had been fumbling, with a thoughtful expression, in his coat-pocket, as though trying to extricate something, the bulk of which prevented it from being drawn forth without some difficulty; and as he tugged and fumbled he began to speak.

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

From this reading HOW A SURPRISE-PARTY IS VERY MUCH SURPRISED.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading During these remarks "His Majesty" had been fumbling, with a thoughtful expression, in his coat-pocket, as though trying to extricate something, the bulk of which prevented it from being drawn forth without some difficulty; and as he tugged and fumbled he began to speak.

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

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

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

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

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

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

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

From this reading "I came here," said he, "on a surprise-party, an' begorra I niver was so surprised in my loife, so I wasn't.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The others looked at this with some surprise, but no other feeling.

impressiveness in scale or proportion

From this reading During these remarks "His Majesty" had been fumbling, with a thoughtful expression, in his coat-pocket, as though trying to extricate something, the bulk of which prevented it from being drawn forth without some difficulty; and as he tugged and fumbled he began to speak.

march in a procession

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

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

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading HOW A SURPRISE-PARTY IS VERY MUCH SURPRISED.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I came here," said he, "on a surprise-party, an' begorra I niver was so surprised in my loife, so I wasn't.

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From this reading "I came here," said he, "on a surprise-party, an' begorra I niver was so surprised in my loife, so I wasn't.

not any; not one

From this reading The others looked at this with some surprise, but no other feeling.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During these remarks "His Majesty" had been fumbling, with a thoughtful expression, in his coat-pocket, as though trying to extricate something, the bulk of which prevented it from being drawn forth without some difficulty; and as he tugged and fumbled he began to speak.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "I came here," said he, "on a surprise-party, an' begorra I niver was so surprised in my loife, so I wasn't.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The others looked at this with some surprise, but no other feeling.

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From this reading The others looked at this with some surprise, but no other feeling.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading During these remarks "His Majesty" had been fumbling, with a thoughtful expression, in his coat-pocket, as though trying to extricate something, the bulk of which prevented it from being drawn forth without some difficulty; and as he tugged and fumbled he began to speak.

with pride; in a proud manner

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

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From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading During these remarks "His Majesty" had been fumbling, with a thoughtful expression, in his coat-pocket, as though trying to extricate something, the bulk of which prevented it from being drawn forth without some difficulty; and as he tugged and fumbled he began to speak.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I came here," said he, "on a surprise-party, an' begorra I niver was so surprised in my loife, so I wasn't.

Identical; not different.

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

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From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I came here," said he, "on a surprise-party, an' begorra I niver was so surprised in my loife, so I wasn't.

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

From this reading During these remarks "His Majesty" had been fumbling, with a thoughtful expression, in his coat-pocket, as though trying to extricate something, the bulk of which prevented it from being drawn forth without some difficulty; and as he tugged and fumbled he began to speak.

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From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading During these remarks "His Majesty" had been fumbling, with a thoughtful expression, in his coat-pocket, as though trying to extricate something, the bulk of which prevented it from being drawn forth without some difficulty; and as he tugged and fumbled he began to speak.

express in speech

From this reading During these remarks "His Majesty" had been fumbling, with a thoughtful expression, in his coat-pocket, as though trying to extricate something, the bulk of which prevented it from being drawn forth without some difficulty; and as he tugged and fumbled he began to speak.

not in physical motion

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading The others looked at this with some surprise, but no other feeling.

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From this reading HOW A SURPRISE-PARTY IS VERY MUCH SURPRISED.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading HOW A SURPRISE-PARTY IS VERY MUCH SURPRISED.

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

From this reading During these remarks "His Majesty" had been fumbling, with a thoughtful expression, in his coat-pocket, as though trying to extricate something, the bulk of which prevented it from being drawn forth without some difficulty; and as he tugged and fumbled he began to speak.

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From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading During these remarks "His Majesty" had been fumbling, with a thoughtful expression, in his coat-pocket, as though trying to extricate something, the bulk of which prevented it from being drawn forth without some difficulty; and as he tugged and fumbled he began to speak.

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

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading During these remarks "His Majesty" had been fumbling, with a thoughtful expression, in his coat-pocket, as though trying to extricate something, the bulk of which prevented it from being drawn forth without some difficulty; and as he tugged and fumbled he began to speak.

having intellectual depth

From this reading During these remarks "His Majesty" had been fumbling, with a thoughtful expression, in his coat-pocket, as though trying to extricate something, the bulk of which prevented it from being drawn forth without some difficulty; and as he tugged and fumbled he began to speak.

push forcefully

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

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

From this reading During these remarks "His Majesty" had been fumbling, with a thoughtful expression, in his coat-pocket, as though trying to extricate something, the bulk of which prevented it from being drawn forth without some difficulty; and as he tugged and fumbled he began to speak.

an individual instance of a type of symbol

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

hard to endure

From this reading During these remarks "His Majesty" had been fumbling, with a thoughtful expression, in his coat-pocket, as though trying to extricate something, the bulk of which prevented it from being drawn forth without some difficulty; and as he tugged and fumbled he began to speak.

inflected form of “tug” — pull hard

From this reading During these remarks "His Majesty" had been fumbling, with a thoughtful expression, in his coat-pocket, as though trying to extricate something, the bulk of which prevented it from being drawn forth without some difficulty; and as he tugged and fumbled he began to speak.

plural of “twist” — an unforeseen development

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

precisely as stated

From this reading HOW A SURPRISE-PARTY IS VERY MUCH SURPRISED.

with vigor; in a vigorous manner

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

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From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

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

From this reading "I came here," said he, "on a surprise-party, an' begorra I niver was so surprised in my loife, so I wasn't.

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From this reading "I came here," said he, "on a surprise-party, an' begorra I niver was so surprised in my loife, so I wasn't.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

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From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

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From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

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

From this reading During these remarks "His Majesty" had been fumbling, with a thoughtful expression, in his coat-pocket, as though trying to extricate something, the bulk of which prevented it from being drawn forth without some difficulty; and as he tugged and fumbled he began to speak.

plural of “whistle” — the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

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From this reading An' be the same token, as it's a long march we've had, an' as we've got to wait here an hour or so, an' as we're on the ave av an attack an' may niver live to see another day, shure there's ivery raison in loife"--and with this he fumbled still more vigorously in his pocket--"why"--he gave a thrust and a pull--"why we should all wet our whistles"--he gave a series of violent twists--"wid a dhrop av somethin' warrum;" and with this he succeeded in getting the object of his attempts extricated from his pocket, and proudly displayed before the eyes of the company a black junk-bottle.

in the company of; together with

From this reading During these remarks "His Majesty" had been fumbling, with a thoughtful expression, in his coat-pocket, as though trying to extricate something, the bulk of which prevented it from being drawn forth without some difficulty; and as he tugged and fumbled he began to speak.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading During these remarks "His Majesty" had been fumbling, with a thoughtful expression, in his coat-pocket, as though trying to extricate something, the bulk of which prevented it from being drawn forth without some difficulty; and as he tugged and fumbled he began to speak.