Chapter VII

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From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

(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 _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

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From this reading Here's a young widow Jointurewell lately come dashing, But the Countess of Allwit's the woman for splashing, Her bays in their coach are as constantly prancing, As the widow's black eyes on the strangers are glancing.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The fam'd ----r----n---- he is this moment arriving, To strangers well known by the style of his driving For he sports his own mail his own trumpet he blows, So he well may be known wheresoever he goes, He's the soul of good humour, of frolic, and whim, And High Harrogate owes half its pleasures to him.

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

plural of “assist” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

plural of “bay” — an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading Here's a young widow Jointurewell lately come dashing, But the Countess of Allwit's the woman for splashing, Her bays in their coach are as constantly prancing, As the widow's black eyes on the strangers are glancing.

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

plural of “bite” — a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

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

From this reading Here's a young widow Jointurewell lately come dashing, But the Countess of Allwit's the woman for splashing, Her bays in their coach are as constantly prancing, As the widow's black eyes on the strangers are glancing.

plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon

From this reading The fam'd ----r----n---- he is this moment arriving, To strangers well known by the style of his driving For he sports his own mail his own trumpet he blows, So he well may be known wheresoever he goes, He's the soul of good humour, of frolic, and whim, And High Harrogate owes half its pleasures to him.

past form of “blunder” — commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

show off

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading The Col'nel and Lady reside at the Granby, But the Major and I who are good friends as can be, Prefer at the Dragon to take up our quarters; Where the company's charming, tho' some of 'em Tartars, And the eating's so good and the claret so fine, 'Tis worth riding post fifty miles just to dine, And in spite of the bustle (good madam don't frown,) The house and the garden's as neat as your own.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The fam'd ----r----n---- he is this moment arriving, To strangers well known by the style of his driving For he sports his own mail his own trumpet he blows, So he well may be known wheresoever he goes, He's the soul of good humour, of frolic, and whim, And High Harrogate owes half its pleasures to him.

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The Col'nel and Lady reside at the Granby, But the Major and I who are good friends as can be, Prefer at the Dragon to take up our quarters; Where the company's charming, tho' some of 'em Tartars, And the eating's so good and the claret so fine, 'Tis worth riding post fifty miles just to dine, And in spite of the bustle (good madam don't frown,) The house and the garden's as neat as your own.

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading The Col'nel and Lady reside at the Granby, But the Major and I who are good friends as can be, Prefer at the Dragon to take up our quarters; Where the company's charming, tho' some of 'em Tartars, And the eating's so good and the claret so fine, 'Tis worth riding post fifty miles just to dine, And in spite of the bustle (good madam don't frown,) The house and the garden's as neat as your own.

talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

a dark purplish-red color

From this reading The Col'nel and Lady reside at the Granby, But the Major and I who are good friends as can be, Prefer at the Dragon to take up our quarters; Where the company's charming, tho' some of 'em Tartars, And the eating's so good and the claret so fine, 'Tis worth riding post fifty miles just to dine, And in spite of the bustle (good madam don't frown,) The house and the garden's as neat as your own.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading Here's a young widow Jointurewell lately come dashing, But the Countess of Allwit's the woman for splashing, Her bays in their coach are as constantly prancing, As the widow's black eyes on the strangers are glancing.

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Here's a young widow Jointurewell lately come dashing, But the Countess of Allwit's the woman for splashing, Her bays in their coach are as constantly prancing, As the widow's black eyes on the strangers are glancing.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The Col'nel and Lady reside at the Granby, But the Major and I who are good friends as can be, Prefer at the Dragon to take up our quarters; Where the company's charming, tho' some of 'em Tartars, And the eating's so good and the claret so fine, 'Tis worth riding post fifty miles just to dine, And in spite of the bustle (good madam don't frown,) The house and the garden's as neat as your own.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Here's a young widow Jointurewell lately come dashing, But the Countess of Allwit's the woman for splashing, Her bays in their coach are as constantly prancing, As the widow's black eyes on the strangers are glancing.

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading Here's a young widow Jointurewell lately come dashing, But the Countess of Allwit's the woman for splashing, Her bays in their coach are as constantly prancing, As the widow's black eyes on the strangers are glancing.

lively and spirited

From this reading Here's a young widow Jointurewell lately come dashing, But the Countess of Allwit's the woman for splashing, Her bays in their coach are as constantly prancing, As the widow's black eyes on the strangers are glancing.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

dearly loved

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

have supper; eat dinner

From this reading The Col'nel and Lady reside at the Granby, But the Major and I who are good friends as can be, Prefer at the Dragon to take up our quarters; Where the company's charming, tho' some of 'em Tartars, And the eating's so good and the claret so fine, 'Tis worth riding post fifty miles just to dine, And in spite of the bustle (good madam don't frown,) The house and the garden's as neat as your own.

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From this reading The Col'nel and Lady reside at the Granby, But the Major and I who are good friends as can be, Prefer at the Dragon to take up our quarters; Where the company's charming, tho' some of 'em Tartars, And the eating's so good and the claret so fine, 'Tis worth riding post fifty miles just to dine, And in spite of the bustle (good madam don't frown,) The house and the garden's as neat as your own.

a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings

From this reading The Col'nel and Lady reside at the Granby, But the Major and I who are good friends as can be, Prefer at the Dragon to take up our quarters; Where the company's charming, tho' some of 'em Tartars, And the eating's so good and the claret so fine, 'Tis worth riding post fifty miles just to dine, And in spite of the bustle (good madam don't frown,) The house and the garden's as neat as your own.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading The fam'd ----r----n---- he is this moment arriving, To strangers well known by the style of his driving For he sports his own mail his own trumpet he blows, So he well may be known wheresoever he goes, He's the soul of good humour, of frolic, and whim, And High Harrogate owes half its pleasures to him.

beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

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From this reading The Col'nel and Lady reside at the Granby, But the Major and I who are good friends as can be, Prefer at the Dragon to take up our quarters; Where the company's charming, tho' some of 'em Tartars, And the eating's so good and the claret so fine, 'Tis worth riding post fifty miles just to dine, And in spite of the bustle (good madam don't frown,) The house and the garden's as neat as your own.

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

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

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From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

a quad with a square body

From this reading The Col'nel and Lady reside at the Granby, But the Major and I who are good friends as can be, Prefer at the Dragon to take up our quarters; Where the company's charming, tho' some of 'em Tartars, And the eating's so good and the claret so fine, 'Tis worth riding post fifty miles just to dine, And in spite of the bustle (good madam don't frown,) The house and the garden's as neat as your own.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Here's a young widow Jointurewell lately come dashing, But the Countess of Allwit's the woman for splashing, Her bays in their coach are as constantly prancing, As the widow's black eyes on the strangers are glancing.

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

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From this reading The fam'd ----r----n---- he is this moment arriving, To strangers well known by the style of his driving For he sports his own mail his own trumpet he blows, So he well may be known wheresoever he goes, He's the soul of good humour, of frolic, and whim, And High Harrogate owes half its pleasures to him.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading The Col'nel and Lady reside at the Granby, But the Major and I who are good friends as can be, Prefer at the Dragon to take up our quarters; Where the company's charming, tho' some of 'em Tartars, And the eating's so good and the claret so fine, 'Tis worth riding post fifty miles just to dine, And in spite of the bustle (good madam don't frown,) The house and the garden's as neat as your own.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading The Col'nel and Lady reside at the Granby, But the Major and I who are good friends as can be, Prefer at the Dragon to take up our quarters; Where the company's charming, tho' some of 'em Tartars, And the eating's so good and the claret so fine, 'Tis worth riding post fifty miles just to dine, And in spite of the bustle (good madam don't frown,) The house and the garden's as neat as your own.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The Col'nel and Lady reside at the Granby, But the Major and I who are good friends as can be, Prefer at the Dragon to take up our quarters; Where the company's charming, tho' some of 'em Tartars, And the eating's so good and the claret so fine, 'Tis worth riding post fifty miles just to dine, And in spite of the bustle (good madam don't frown,) The house and the garden's as neat as your own.

gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement

From this reading The fam'd ----r----n---- he is this moment arriving, To strangers well known by the style of his driving For he sports his own mail his own trumpet he blows, So he well may be known wheresoever he goes, He's the soul of good humour, of frolic, and whim, And High Harrogate owes half its pleasures to him.

look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

From this reading The Col'nel and Lady reside at the Granby, But the Major and I who are good friends as can be, Prefer at the Dragon to take up our quarters; Where the company's charming, tho' some of 'em Tartars, And the eating's so good and the claret so fine, 'Tis worth riding post fifty miles just to dine, And in spite of the bustle (good madam don't frown,) The house and the garden's as neat as your own.

plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

possessive form of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The Col'nel and Lady reside at the Granby, But the Major and I who are good friends as can be, Prefer at the Dragon to take up our quarters; Where the company's charming, tho' some of 'em Tartars, And the eating's so good and the claret so fine, 'Tis worth riding post fifty miles just to dine, And in spite of the bustle (good madam don't frown,) The house and the garden's as neat as your own.

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From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Here's a young widow Jointurewell lately come dashing, But the Countess of Allwit's the woman for splashing, Her bays in their coach are as constantly prancing, As the widow's black eyes on the strangers are glancing.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading The fam'd ----r----n---- he is this moment arriving, To strangers well known by the style of his driving For he sports his own mail his own trumpet he blows, So he well may be known wheresoever he goes, He's the soul of good humour, of frolic, and whim, And High Harrogate owes half its pleasures to him.

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

From this reading The Col'nel and Lady reside at the Granby, But the Major and I who are good friends as can be, Prefer at the Dragon to take up our quarters; Where the company's charming, tho' some of 'em Tartars, And the eating's so good and the claret so fine, 'Tis worth riding post fifty miles just to dine, And in spite of the bustle (good madam don't frown,) The house and the garden's as neat as your own.

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From this reading The Col'nel and Lady reside at the Granby, But the Major and I who are good friends as can be, Prefer at the Dragon to take up our quarters; Where the company's charming, tho' some of 'em Tartars, And the eating's so good and the claret so fine, 'Tis worth riding post fifty miles just to dine, And in spite of the bustle (good madam don't frown,) The house and the garden's as neat as your own.

plural of “guinea” — a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The fam'd ----r----n---- he is this moment arriving, To strangers well known by the style of his driving For he sports his own mail his own trumpet he blows, So he well may be known wheresoever he goes, He's the soul of good humour, of frolic, and whim, And High Harrogate owes half its pleasures to him.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

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From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

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From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

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From this reading The fam'd ----r----n---- he is this moment arriving, To strangers well known by the style of his driving For he sports his own mail his own trumpet he blows, So he well may be known wheresoever he goes, He's the soul of good humour, of frolic, and whim, And High Harrogate owes half its pleasures to him.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Here's a young widow Jointurewell lately come dashing, But the Countess of Allwit's the woman for splashing, Her bays in their coach are as constantly prancing, As the widow's black eyes on the strangers are glancing.

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

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

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From this reading Here's a young widow Jointurewell lately come dashing, But the Countess of Allwit's the woman for splashing, Her bays in their coach are as constantly prancing, As the widow's black eyes on the strangers are glancing.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

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

From this reading The fam'd ----r----n---- he is this moment arriving, To strangers well known by the style of his driving For he sports his own mail his own trumpet he blows, So he well may be known wheresoever he goes, He's the soul of good humour, of frolic, and whim, And High Harrogate owes half its pleasures to him.

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

From this reading The fam'd ----r----n---- he is this moment arriving, To strangers well known by the style of his driving For he sports his own mail his own trumpet he blows, So he well may be known wheresoever he goes, He's the soul of good humour, of frolic, and whim, And High Harrogate owes half its pleasures to him.

an old word meaning “to this place”

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

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

From this reading The Col'nel and Lady reside at the Granby, But the Major and I who are good friends as can be, Prefer at the Dragon to take up our quarters; Where the company's charming, tho' some of 'em Tartars, And the eating's so good and the claret so fine, 'Tis worth riding post fifty miles just to dine, And in spite of the bustle (good madam don't frown,) The house and the garden's as neat as your own.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading The fam'd ----r----n---- he is this moment arriving, To strangers well known by the style of his driving For he sports his own mail his own trumpet he blows, So he well may be known wheresoever he goes, He's the soul of good humour, of frolic, and whim, And High Harrogate owes half its pleasures to him.

ten 10s

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

not in action or at work

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

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

From this reading The fam'd ----r----n---- he is this moment arriving, To strangers well known by the style of his driving For he sports his own mail his own trumpet he blows, So he well may be known wheresoever he goes, He's the soul of good humour, of frolic, and whim, And High Harrogate owes half its pleasures to him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The fam'd ----r----n---- he is this moment arriving, To strangers well known by the style of his driving For he sports his own mail his own trumpet he blows, So he well may be known wheresoever he goes, He's the soul of good humour, of frolic, and whim, And High Harrogate owes half its pleasures to him.

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From this reading Here's a young widow Jointurewell lately come dashing, But the Countess of Allwit's the woman for splashing, Her bays in their coach are as constantly prancing, As the widow's black eyes on the strangers are glancing.

and nothing more

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The fam'd ----r----n---- he is this moment arriving, To strangers well known by the style of his driving For he sports his own mail his own trumpet he blows, So he well may be known wheresoever he goes, He's the soul of good humour, of frolic, and whim, And High Harrogate owes half its pleasures to him.

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

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The Col'nel and Lady reside at the Granby, But the Major and I who are good friends as can be, Prefer at the Dragon to take up our quarters; Where the company's charming, tho' some of 'em Tartars, And the eating's so good and the claret so fine, 'Tis worth riding post fifty miles just to dine, And in spite of the bustle (good madam don't frown,) The house and the garden's as neat as your own.

immediately past

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

in the recent past

From this reading Here's a young widow Jointurewell lately come dashing, But the Countess of Allwit's the woman for splashing, Her bays in their coach are as constantly prancing, As the widow's black eyes on the strangers are glancing.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

plural of “laugh” — the sound of laughing

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

for more time

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

a woman of refinement

From this reading The Col'nel and Lady reside at the Granby, But the Major and I who are good friends as can be, Prefer at the Dragon to take up our quarters; Where the company's charming, tho' some of 'em Tartars, And the eating's so good and the claret so fine, 'Tis worth riding post fifty miles just to dine, And in spite of the bustle (good madam don't frown,) The house and the garden's as neat as your own.

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading The fam'd ----r----n---- he is this moment arriving, To strangers well known by the style of his driving For he sports his own mail his own trumpet he blows, So he well may be known wheresoever he goes, He's the soul of good humour, of frolic, and whim, And High Harrogate owes half its pleasures to him.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The fam'd ----r----n---- he is this moment arriving, To strangers well known by the style of his driving For he sports his own mail his own trumpet he blows, So he well may be known wheresoever he goes, He's the soul of good humour, of frolic, and whim, And High Harrogate owes half its pleasures to him.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading The Col'nel and Lady reside at the Granby, But the Major and I who are good friends as can be, Prefer at the Dragon to take up our quarters; Where the company's charming, tho' some of 'em Tartars, And the eating's so good and the claret so fine, 'Tis worth riding post fifty miles just to dine, And in spite of the bustle (good madam don't frown,) The house and the garden's as neat as your own.

a particular point in time

From this reading The fam'd ----r----n---- he is this moment arriving, To strangers well known by the style of his driving For he sports his own mail his own trumpet he blows, So he well may be known wheresoever he goes, He's the soul of good humour, of frolic, and whim, And High Harrogate owes half its pleasures to him.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

From this reading The fam'd ----r----n---- he is this moment arriving, To strangers well known by the style of his driving For he sports his own mail his own trumpet he blows, So he well may be known wheresoever he goes, He's the soul of good humour, of frolic, and whim, And High Harrogate owes half its pleasures to him.

clean or organized

From this reading The Col'nel and Lady reside at the Granby, But the Major and I who are good friends as can be, Prefer at the Dragon to take up our quarters; Where the company's charming, tho' some of 'em Tartars, And the eating's so good and the claret so fine, 'Tis worth riding post fifty miles just to dine, And in spite of the bustle (good madam don't frown,) The house and the garden's as neat as your own.

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From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

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

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

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From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

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From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Here's a young widow Jointurewell lately come dashing, But the Countess of Allwit's the woman for splashing, Her bays in their coach are as constantly prancing, As the widow's black eyes on the strangers are glancing.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

and nothing more

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

third-person singular of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading The fam'd ----r----n---- he is this moment arriving, To strangers well known by the style of his driving For he sports his own mail his own trumpet he blows, So he well may be known wheresoever he goes, He's the soul of good humour, of frolic, and whim, And High Harrogate owes half its pleasures to him.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The Col'nel and Lady reside at the Granby, But the Major and I who are good friends as can be, Prefer at the Dragon to take up our quarters; Where the company's charming, tho' some of 'em Tartars, And the eating's so good and the claret so fine, 'Tis worth riding post fifty miles just to dine, And in spite of the bustle (good madam don't frown,) The house and the garden's as neat as your own.

accept an excuse for

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

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From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading The fam'd ----r----n---- he is this moment arriving, To strangers well known by the style of his driving For he sports his own mail his own trumpet he blows, So he well may be known wheresoever he goes, He's the soul of good humour, of frolic, and whim, And High Harrogate owes half its pleasures to him.

a full supply

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading The Col'nel and Lady reside at the Granby, But the Major and I who are good friends as can be, Prefer at the Dragon to take up our quarters; Where the company's charming, tho' some of 'em Tartars, And the eating's so good and the claret so fine, 'Tis worth riding post fifty miles just to dine, And in spite of the bustle (good madam don't frown,) The house and the garden's as neat as your own.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

-ing form of “prance” — to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

From this reading Here's a young widow Jointurewell lately come dashing, But the Countess of Allwit's the woman for splashing, Her bays in their coach are as constantly prancing, As the widow's black eyes on the strangers are glancing.

like better; value more highly

From this reading The Col'nel and Lady reside at the Granby, But the Major and I who are good friends as can be, Prefer at the Dragon to take up our quarters; Where the company's charming, tho' some of 'em Tartars, And the eating's so good and the claret so fine, 'Tis worth riding post fifty miles just to dine, And in spite of the bustle (good madam don't frown,) The house and the garden's as neat as your own.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading The Col'nel and Lady reside at the Granby, But the Major and I who are good friends as can be, Prefer at the Dragon to take up our quarters; Where the company's charming, tho' some of 'em Tartars, And the eating's so good and the claret so fine, 'Tis worth riding post fifty miles just to dine, And in spite of the bustle (good madam don't frown,) The house and the garden's as neat as your own.

a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air

From this reading The fam'd ----r----n---- he is this moment arriving, To strangers well known by the style of his driving For he sports his own mail his own trumpet he blows, So he well may be known wheresoever he goes, He's the soul of good humour, of frolic, and whim, And High Harrogate owes half its pleasures to him.

wandering freely

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

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From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading The Col'nel and Lady reside at the Granby, But the Major and I who are good friends as can be, Prefer at the Dragon to take up our quarters; Where the company's charming, tho' some of 'em Tartars, And the eating's so good and the claret so fine, 'Tis worth riding post fifty miles just to dine, And in spite of the bustle (good madam don't frown,) The house and the garden's as neat as your own.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading The Col'nel and Lady reside at the Granby, But the Major and I who are good friends as can be, Prefer at the Dragon to take up our quarters; Where the company's charming, tho' some of 'em Tartars, And the eating's so good and the claret so fine, 'Tis worth riding post fifty miles just to dine, And in spite of the bustle (good madam don't frown,) The house and the garden's as neat as your own.

an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

not often

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

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From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

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From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

term of address for a man

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

the act of snoring or producing a snoring sound

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

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

From this reading The Col'nel and Lady reside at the Granby, But the Major and I who are good friends as can be, Prefer at the Dragon to take up our quarters; Where the company's charming, tho' some of 'em Tartars, And the eating's so good and the claret so fine, 'Tis worth riding post fifty miles just to dine, And in spite of the bustle (good madam don't frown,) The house and the garden's as neat as your own.

a male human offspring

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading The fam'd ----r----n---- he is this moment arriving, To strangers well known by the style of his driving For he sports his own mail his own trumpet he blows, So he well may be known wheresoever he goes, He's the soul of good humour, of frolic, and whim, And High Harrogate owes half its pleasures to him.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading The Col'nel and Lady reside at the Granby, But the Major and I who are good friends as can be, Prefer at the Dragon to take up our quarters; Where the company's charming, tho' some of 'em Tartars, And the eating's so good and the claret so fine, 'Tis worth riding post fifty miles just to dine, And in spite of the bustle (good madam don't frown,) The house and the garden's as neat as your own.

the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface

From this reading Here's a young widow Jointurewell lately come dashing, But the Countess of Allwit's the woman for splashing, Her bays in their coach are as constantly prancing, As the widow's black eyes on the strangers are glancing.

plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading The fam'd ----r----n---- he is this moment arriving, To strangers well known by the style of his driving For he sports his own mail his own trumpet he blows, So he well may be known wheresoever he goes, He's the soul of good humour, of frolic, and whim, And High Harrogate owes half its pleasures to him.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

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From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Here's a young widow Jointurewell lately come dashing, But the Countess of Allwit's the woman for splashing, Her bays in their coach are as constantly prancing, As the widow's black eyes on the strangers are glancing.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The fam'd ----r----n---- he is this moment arriving, To strangers well known by the style of his driving For he sports his own mail his own trumpet he blows, So he well may be known wheresoever he goes, He's the soul of good humour, of frolic, and whim, And High Harrogate owes half its pleasures to him.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

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From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

a lottery in which the prize consists of the money paid by the participants

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

carry out

From this reading The Col'nel and Lady reside at the Granby, But the Major and I who are good friends as can be, Prefer at the Dragon to take up our quarters; Where the company's charming, tho' some of 'em Tartars, And the eating's so good and the claret so fine, 'Tis worth riding post fifty miles just to dine, And in spite of the bustle (good madam don't frown,) The house and the garden's as neat as your own.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

plural of “tartar” — a salt used especially in baking powder

From this reading The Col'nel and Lady reside at the Granby, But the Major and I who are good friends as can be, Prefer at the Dragon to take up our quarters; Where the company's charming, tho' some of 'em Tartars, And the eating's so good and the claret so fine, 'Tis worth riding post fifty miles just to dine, And in spite of the bustle (good madam don't frown,) The house and the garden's as neat as your own.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Here's a young widow Jointurewell lately come dashing, But the Countess of Allwit's the woman for splashing, Her bays in their coach are as constantly prancing, As the widow's black eyes on the strangers are glancing.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

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

From this reading The fam'd ----r----n---- he is this moment arriving, To strangers well known by the style of his driving For he sports his own mail his own trumpet he blows, So he well may be known wheresoever he goes, He's the soul of good humour, of frolic, and whim, And High Harrogate owes half its pleasures to him.

a branch of the Tai languages

From this reading The Col'nel and Lady reside at the Granby, But the Major and I who are good friends as can be, Prefer at the Dragon to take up our quarters; Where the company's charming, tho' some of 'em Tartars, And the eating's so good and the claret so fine, 'Tis worth riding post fifty miles just to dine, And in spite of the bustle (good madam don't frown,) The house and the garden's as neat as your own.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

bound or secured closely

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading The Col'nel and Lady reside at the Granby, But the Major and I who are good friends as can be, Prefer at the Dragon to take up our quarters; Where the company's charming, tho' some of 'em Tartars, And the eating's so good and the claret so fine, 'Tis worth riding post fifty miles just to dine, And in spite of the bustle (good madam don't frown,) The house and the garden's as neat as your own.

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

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From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

past form of “transport” — move something or somebody around; usually over long distances

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet

From this reading The fam'd ----r----n---- he is this moment arriving, To strangers well known by the style of his driving For he sports his own mail his own trumpet he blows, So he well may be known wheresoever he goes, He's the soul of good humour, of frolic, and whim, And High Harrogate owes half its pleasures to him.

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From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

precisely as stated

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

make a vow; promise

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

(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 The fam'd ----r----n---- he is this moment arriving, To strangers well known by the style of his driving For he sports his own mail his own trumpet he blows, So he well may be known wheresoever he goes, He's the soul of good humour, of frolic, and whim, And High Harrogate owes half its pleasures to him.

at the time that

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

in or at the place that

From this reading The Col'nel and Lady reside at the Granby, But the Major and I who are good friends as can be, Prefer at the Dragon to take up our quarters; Where the company's charming, tho' some of 'em Tartars, And the eating's so good and the claret so fine, 'Tis worth riding post fifty miles just to dine, And in spite of the bustle (good madam don't frown,) The house and the garden's as neat as your own.

where in the world

From this reading The fam'd ----r----n---- he is this moment arriving, To strangers well known by the style of his driving For he sports his own mail his own trumpet he blows, So he well may be known wheresoever he goes, He's the soul of good humour, of frolic, and whim, And High Harrogate owes half its pleasures to him.

during the time that

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

a sudden desire

From this reading The fam'd ----r----n---- he is this moment arriving, To strangers well known by the style of his driving For he sports his own mail his own trumpet he blows, So he well may be known wheresoever he goes, He's the soul of good humour, of frolic, and whim, And High Harrogate owes half its pleasures to him.

which person or people

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading Here's a young widow Jointurewell lately come dashing, But the Countess of Allwit's the woman for splashing, Her bays in their coach are as constantly prancing, As the widow's black eyes on the strangers are glancing.

possessive form of “widow” — a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading Here's a young widow Jointurewell lately come dashing, But the Countess of Allwit's the woman for splashing, Her bays in their coach are as constantly prancing, As the widow's black eyes on the strangers are glancing.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

possessive form of “wilson” — author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading Lady Shufflecut's here and her husband Sir Ned, She games all the night while he's snoring in bed, And tho' handsome and young he's so idle all day, That he seldom assists in her labours at play; So the lady transacts all the business alone, Tho' he on her efforts subsists 'tis well known, Her friend Lady Sweepstakes oft comes for a rubber, And gen'rally finds some one willing to drub her, But tied by her Lord to play only for guineas, She bites while she's bit and then laughs at the ninnies; Who in losing their time have egregiously blundered, In but taking ten pounds where they hoped for a hundred; For wit and good humour this lady can boast, And her temper can keep when her money is lost.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Here's a young widow Jointurewell lately come dashing, But the Countess of Allwit's the woman for splashing, Her bays in their coach are as constantly prancing, As the widow's black eyes on the strangers are glancing.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading The Col'nel and Lady reside at the Granby, But the Major and I who are good friends as can be, Prefer at the Dragon to take up our quarters; Where the company's charming, tho' some of 'em Tartars, And the eating's so good and the claret so fine, 'Tis worth riding post fifty miles just to dine, And in spite of the bustle (good madam don't frown,) The house and the garden's as neat as your own.

class of small freeholders who cultivated their own land

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Here's a young widow Jointurewell lately come dashing, But the Countess of Allwit's the woman for splashing, Her bays in their coach are as constantly prancing, As the widow's black eyes on the strangers are glancing.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 10th._ Since the world and all in it are subject to changing, I hope my dear mother you'll pardon my ranging, Nor think it surprising to find your son plac'd 'Mongst the very first people for fashion, and taste, You must know that last week to read novels I took And had stepp'd up to Wilson's to get a new book, When who should I hear in the reading-room laughing, But our Yeomanry Col'nel and Major O'Baffin; So I stepp'd to the first with a very low bow, And he was transported to see me I vow, Call'd me neighbour, and friend, brother soldier, and all that, Introducing the Major with plenty of small chat; In short we became all so happy together, They thought it was best I should just remove hither; In fact as _High_ Harrogate's now all the go, 'Twould be folly to stay any longer at _Low_.