Chapter VII

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

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

one or more recordings issued together; originally released on 12-inch phonograph records (usually with attractive record covers) and later on cassette audiotape and compact disc

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United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)

From this reading _William Allen Butler._ A REVIEW THE INN ALBUM, BY ROBERT BROWNING.

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

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

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

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

the capacity to attract and hold something

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a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading WHAT’S this, a book?

footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)

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a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

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showing who or what does the action

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a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

rid of obstructions

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the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

an item inserted in a written record

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

-ing form of “express” — give expression to

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

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

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emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

start firing a weapon

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

set up or found

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

the act of departing

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

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

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

only a very short time before

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

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

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

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

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

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

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

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

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

done or made using whatever is available

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

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

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

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moving to the inside of something

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

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From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

provided with artificial light

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

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

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

From this reading Osgood’s page, Fair, clear, Olympian-typed, and save a scant O’ the margin, stiff i’ the hurried binding, good!

joined in matrimony

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

an indefinitely short time

From this reading 16mo.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading Osgood’s page, Fair, clear, Olympian-typed, and save a scant O’ the margin, stiff i’ the hurried binding, good!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

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From this reading Osgood’s page, Fair, clear, Olympian-typed, and save a scant O’ the margin, stiff i’ the hurried binding, good!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

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From this reading Osgood’s page, Fair, clear, Olympian-typed, and save a scant O’ the margin, stiff i’ the hurried binding, good!

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading Osgood’s page, Fair, clear, Olympian-typed, and save a scant O’ the margin, stiff i’ the hurried binding, good!

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

past form of “poke” — poke or thrust abruptly

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

a new appraisal or evaluation

From this reading _William Allen Butler._ A REVIEW THE INN ALBUM, BY ROBERT BROWNING.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading _William Allen Butler._ A REVIEW THE INN ALBUM, BY ROBERT BROWNING.

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From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

except for; apart from

From this reading Osgood’s page, Fair, clear, Olympian-typed, and save a scant O’ the margin, stiff i’ the hurried binding, good!

express in words

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so

From this reading Osgood’s page, Fair, clear, Olympian-typed, and save a scant O’ the margin, stiff i’ the hurried binding, good!

walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

refrain from harming

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

make square

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

not moving or operating freely

From this reading Osgood’s page, Fair, clear, Olympian-typed, and save a scant O’ the margin, stiff i’ the hurried binding, good!

-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

a drumbeat or bugle call that signals the military to return to their quarters

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

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

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

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

From this reading WHAT’S this, a book?

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

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

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

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

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

be dressed in

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

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From this reading WHAT’S this, a book?

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

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

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From this reading _William Allen Butler._ A REVIEW THE INN ALBUM, BY ROBERT BROWNING.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

the words that are spoken

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

a romantic English poet whose work was inspired by the Lake District where he spent most of his life (1770-1850)

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

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

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Well, I felt for the lady, and felt for my hat, too, Improvised on the crown of the latter a tattoo, In lieu of expressing the feelings which lay Quite too deep for words, as Wordsworth would say; Then, without going through the form of a bow, Found myself in the entry--I hardly knew how-- On doorstep and sidewalk, past lamp-post and square, At home and up-stairs, in my own easy chair; Poked my feet into slippers, my fire into blaze, And said to myself, as I lit my cigar: Supposing a man had the wealth of the Czar Of the Russias to boot, for the rest of his days, On the whole, do you think he would have much to spare If he married a woman with nothing to wear?