Chapter VIII

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From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

From this reading When off went the piece like the snuff of a candle, My unfortunate fingers at once caught the powder, While the poor little Londonite felt at his shou'der I could'nt help laughing in spite of my smart, To see how he trembled and shook to the heart, Declaring "'pon honour 'tvas wery absurd, "That the gun should go off vithout saying a vord."

anew

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

(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 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When off went the piece like the snuff of a candle, My unfortunate fingers at once caught the powder, While the poor little Londonite felt at his shou'der I could'nt help laughing in spite of my smart, To see how he trembled and shook to the heart, Declaring "'pon honour 'tvas wery absurd, "That the gun should go off vithout saying a vord."

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading So in order to make of the matter the best, I prepared for the ball tho' I grinn'd while I drest, For that night to the Granby the people were flying And you know my dear mother I dance while I'm dying.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading So in order to make of the matter the best, I prepared for the ball tho' I grinn'd while I drest, For that night to the Granby the people were flying And you know my dear mother I dance while I'm dying.

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading When off went the piece like the snuff of a candle, My unfortunate fingers at once caught the powder, While the poor little Londonite felt at his shou'der I could'nt help laughing in spite of my smart, To see how he trembled and shook to the heart, Declaring "'pon honour 'tvas wery absurd, "That the gun should go off vithout saying a vord."

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading When off went the piece like the snuff of a candle, My unfortunate fingers at once caught the powder, While the poor little Londonite felt at his shou'der I could'nt help laughing in spite of my smart, To see how he trembled and shook to the heart, Declaring "'pon honour 'tvas wery absurd, "That the gun should go off vithout saying a vord."

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

a native of the east end of London

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

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

From this reading The ladies sweet creatures all full of compassion, Put my hand in a sling which they said was the fashion, And who would not gladly put up with a scar, To pass for a vet'ran just come from the war?

a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering

From this reading The ladies sweet creatures all full of compassion, Put my hand in a sling which they said was the fashion, And who would not gladly put up with a scar, To pass for a vet'ran just come from the war?

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

From this reading When off went the piece like the snuff of a candle, My unfortunate fingers at once caught the powder, While the poor little Londonite felt at his shou'der I could'nt help laughing in spite of my smart, To see how he trembled and shook to the heart, Declaring "'pon honour 'tvas wery absurd, "That the gun should go off vithout saying a vord."

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The ladies sweet creatures all full of compassion, Put my hand in a sling which they said was the fashion, And who would not gladly put up with a scar, To pass for a vet'ran just come from the war?

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From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

demanding attention

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading So in order to make of the matter the best, I prepared for the ball tho' I grinn'd while I drest, For that night to the Granby the people were flying And you know my dear mother I dance while I'm dying.

dearly loved

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading When off went the piece like the snuff of a candle, My unfortunate fingers at once caught the powder, While the poor little Londonite felt at his shou'der I could'nt help laughing in spite of my smart, To see how he trembled and shook to the heart, Declaring "'pon honour 'tvas wery absurd, "That the gun should go off vithout saying a vord."

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading In fact we enjoy'd a most excellent ball, And a very fine supper to finish it all, Where elegance, plenty, and order presided, A trio that ought to be never divided.

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From this reading So in order to make of the matter the best, I prepared for the ball tho' I grinn'd while I drest, For that night to the Granby the people were flying And you know my dear mother I dance while I'm dying.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading So in order to make of the matter the best, I prepared for the ball tho' I grinn'd while I drest, For that night to the Granby the people were flying And you know my dear mother I dance while I'm dying.

a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste

From this reading In fact we enjoy'd a most excellent ball, And a very fine supper to finish it all, Where elegance, plenty, and order presided, A trio that ought to be never divided.

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From this reading In fact we enjoy'd a most excellent ball, And a very fine supper to finish it all, Where elegance, plenty, and order presided, A trio that ought to be never divided.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading In fact we enjoy'd a most excellent ball, And a very fine supper to finish it all, Where elegance, plenty, and order presided, A trio that ought to be never divided.

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

From this reading In fact we enjoy'd a most excellent ball, And a very fine supper to finish it all, Where elegance, plenty, and order presided, A trio that ought to be never divided.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The ladies sweet creatures all full of compassion, Put my hand in a sling which they said was the fashion, And who would not gladly put up with a scar, To pass for a vet'ran just come from the war?

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading When off went the piece like the snuff of a candle, My unfortunate fingers at once caught the powder, While the poor little Londonite felt at his shou'der I could'nt help laughing in spite of my smart, To see how he trembled and shook to the heart, Declaring "'pon honour 'tvas wery absurd, "That the gun should go off vithout saying a vord."

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading When off went the piece like the snuff of a candle, My unfortunate fingers at once caught the powder, While the poor little Londonite felt at his shou'der I could'nt help laughing in spite of my smart, To see how he trembled and shook to the heart, Declaring "'pon honour 'tvas wery absurd, "That the gun should go off vithout saying a vord."

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading In fact we enjoy'd a most excellent ball, And a very fine supper to finish it all, Where elegance, plenty, and order presided, A trio that ought to be never divided.

moving swiftly

From this reading So in order to make of the matter the best, I prepared for the ball tho' I grinn'd while I drest, For that night to the Granby the people were flying And you know my dear mother I dance while I'm dying.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The ladies sweet creatures all full of compassion, Put my hand in a sling which they said was the fashion, And who would not gladly put up with a scar, To pass for a vet'ran just come from the war?

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The ladies sweet creatures all full of compassion, Put my hand in a sling which they said was the fashion, And who would not gladly put up with a scar, To pass for a vet'ran just come from the war?

plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The ladies sweet creatures all full of compassion, Put my hand in a sling which they said was the fashion, And who would not gladly put up with a scar, To pass for a vet'ran just come from the war?

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

in a willing manner

From this reading The ladies sweet creatures all full of compassion, Put my hand in a sling which they said was the fashion, And who would not gladly put up with a scar, To pass for a vet'ran just come from the war?

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

From this reading When off went the piece like the snuff of a candle, My unfortunate fingers at once caught the powder, While the poor little Londonite felt at his shou'der I could'nt help laughing in spite of my smart, To see how he trembled and shook to the heart, Declaring "'pon honour 'tvas wery absurd, "That the gun should go off vithout saying a vord."

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

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From this reading So in order to make of the matter the best, I prepared for the ball tho' I grinn'd while I drest, For that night to the Granby the people were flying And you know my dear mother I dance while I'm dying.

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

From this reading So in order to make of the matter the best, I prepared for the ball tho' I grinn'd while I drest, For that night to the Granby the people were flying And you know my dear mother I dance while I'm dying.

flesh of any of various grouse of the family Tetraonidae; usually roasted; flesh too dry to broil

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The ladies sweet creatures all full of compassion, Put my hand in a sling which they said was the fashion, And who would not gladly put up with a scar, To pass for a vet'ran just come from the war?

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

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

From this reading When off went the piece like the snuff of a candle, My unfortunate fingers at once caught the powder, While the poor little Londonite felt at his shou'der I could'nt help laughing in spite of my smart, To see how he trembled and shook to the heart, Declaring "'pon honour 'tvas wery absurd, "That the gun should go off vithout saying a vord."

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading When off went the piece like the snuff of a candle, My unfortunate fingers at once caught the powder, While the poor little Londonite felt at his shou'der I could'nt help laughing in spite of my smart, To see how he trembled and shook to the heart, Declaring "'pon honour 'tvas wery absurd, "That the gun should go off vithout saying a vord."

common Old World heath represented by many varieties; low evergreen grown widely in the northern hemisphere

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading When off went the piece like the snuff of a candle, My unfortunate fingers at once caught the powder, While the poor little Londonite felt at his shou'der I could'nt help laughing in spite of my smart, To see how he trembled and shook to the heart, Declaring "'pon honour 'tvas wery absurd, "That the gun should go off vithout saying a vord."

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

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

From this reading When off went the piece like the snuff of a candle, My unfortunate fingers at once caught the powder, While the poor little Londonite felt at his shou'der I could'nt help laughing in spite of my smart, To see how he trembled and shook to the heart, Declaring "'pon honour 'tvas wery absurd, "That the gun should go off vithout saying a vord."

the state of being honored

From this reading When off went the piece like the snuff of a candle, My unfortunate fingers at once caught the powder, While the poor little Londonite felt at his shou'der I could'nt help laughing in spite of my smart, To see how he trembled and shook to the heart, Declaring "'pon honour 'tvas wery absurd, "That the gun should go off vithout saying a vord."

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

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From this reading When off went the piece like the snuff of a candle, My unfortunate fingers at once caught the powder, While the poor little Londonite felt at his shou'der I could'nt help laughing in spite of my smart, To see how he trembled and shook to the heart, Declaring "'pon honour 'tvas wery absurd, "That the gun should go off vithout saying a vord."

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

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From this reading So in order to make of the matter the best, I prepared for the ball tho' I grinn'd while I drest, For that night to the Granby the people were flying And you know my dear mother I dance while I'm dying.

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From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In fact we enjoy'd a most excellent ball, And a very fine supper to finish it all, Where elegance, plenty, and order presided, A trio that ought to be never divided.

and nothing more

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

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

From this reading So in order to make of the matter the best, I prepared for the ball tho' I grinn'd while I drest, For that night to the Granby the people were flying And you know my dear mother I dance while I'm dying.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading When off went the piece like the snuff of a candle, My unfortunate fingers at once caught the powder, While the poor little Londonite felt at his shou'der I could'nt help laughing in spite of my smart, To see how he trembled and shook to the heart, Declaring "'pon honour 'tvas wery absurd, "That the gun should go off vithout saying a vord."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading When off went the piece like the snuff of a candle, My unfortunate fingers at once caught the powder, While the poor little Londonite felt at his shou'der I could'nt help laughing in spite of my smart, To see how he trembled and shook to the heart, Declaring "'pon honour 'tvas wery absurd, "That the gun should go off vithout saying a vord."

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

From this reading When off went the piece like the snuff of a candle, My unfortunate fingers at once caught the powder, While the poor little Londonite felt at his shou'der I could'nt help laughing in spite of my smart, To see how he trembled and shook to the heart, Declaring "'pon honour 'tvas wery absurd, "That the gun should go off vithout saying a vord."

fasten with a lock

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

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

From this reading When off went the piece like the snuff of a candle, My unfortunate fingers at once caught the powder, While the poor little Londonite felt at his shou'der I could'nt help laughing in spite of my smart, To see how he trembled and shook to the heart, Declaring "'pon honour 'tvas wery absurd, "That the gun should go off vithout saying a vord."

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

engage in

From this reading So in order to make of the matter the best, I prepared for the ball tho' I grinn'd while I drest, For that night to the Granby the people were flying And you know my dear mother I dance while I'm dying.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading So in order to make of the matter the best, I prepared for the ball tho' I grinn'd while I drest, For that night to the Granby the people were flying And you know my dear mother I dance while I'm dying.

used to form the superlative

From this reading In fact we enjoy'd a most excellent ball, And a very fine supper to finish it all, Where elegance, plenty, and order presided, A trio that ought to be never divided.

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 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading In fact we enjoy'd a most excellent ball, And a very fine supper to finish it all, Where elegance, plenty, and order presided, A trio that ought to be never divided.

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

From this reading So in order to make of the matter the best, I prepared for the ball tho' I grinn'd while I drest, For that night to the Granby the people were flying And you know my dear mother I dance while I'm dying.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The ladies sweet creatures all full of compassion, Put my hand in a sling which they said was the fashion, And who would not gladly put up with a scar, To pass for a vet'ran just come from the war?

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

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

From this reading When off went the piece like the snuff of a candle, My unfortunate fingers at once caught the powder, While the poor little Londonite felt at his shou'der I could'nt help laughing in spite of my smart, To see how he trembled and shook to the heart, Declaring "'pon honour 'tvas wery absurd, "That the gun should go off vithout saying a vord."

on one occasion

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading So in order to make of the matter the best, I prepared for the ball tho' I grinn'd while I drest, For that night to the Granby the people were flying And you know my dear mother I dance while I'm dying.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading In fact we enjoy'd a most excellent ball, And a very fine supper to finish it all, Where elegance, plenty, and order presided, A trio that ought to be never divided.

go across or through

From this reading The ladies sweet creatures all full of compassion, Put my hand in a sling which they said was the fashion, And who would not gladly put up with a scar, To pass for a vet'ran just come from the war?

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

From this reading So in order to make of the matter the best, I prepared for the ball tho' I grinn'd while I drest, For that night to the Granby the people were flying And you know my dear mother I dance while I'm dying.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading When off went the piece like the snuff of a candle, My unfortunate fingers at once caught the powder, While the poor little Londonite felt at his shou'der I could'nt help laughing in spite of my smart, To see how he trembled and shook to the heart, Declaring "'pon honour 'tvas wery absurd, "That the gun should go off vithout saying a vord."

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

a full supply

From this reading In fact we enjoy'd a most excellent ball, And a very fine supper to finish it all, Where elegance, plenty, and order presided, A trio that ought to be never divided.

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From this reading When off went the piece like the snuff of a candle, My unfortunate fingers at once caught the powder, While the poor little Londonite felt at his shou'der I could'nt help laughing in spite of my smart, To see how he trembled and shook to the heart, Declaring "'pon honour 'tvas wery absurd, "That the gun should go off vithout saying a vord."

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading When off went the piece like the snuff of a candle, My unfortunate fingers at once caught the powder, While the poor little Londonite felt at his shou'der I could'nt help laughing in spite of my smart, To see how he trembled and shook to the heart, Declaring "'pon honour 'tvas wery absurd, "That the gun should go off vithout saying a vord."

a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

From this reading When off went the piece like the snuff of a candle, My unfortunate fingers at once caught the powder, While the poor little Londonite felt at his shou'der I could'nt help laughing in spite of my smart, To see how he trembled and shook to the heart, Declaring "'pon honour 'tvas wery absurd, "That the gun should go off vithout saying a vord."

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading So in order to make of the matter the best, I prepared for the ball tho' I grinn'd while I drest, For that night to the Granby the people were flying And you know my dear mother I dance while I'm dying.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

past form of “preside” — act as president

From this reading In fact we enjoy'd a most excellent ball, And a very fine supper to finish it all, Where elegance, plenty, and order presided, A trio that ought to be never divided.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The ladies sweet creatures all full of compassion, Put my hand in a sling which they said was the fashion, And who would not gladly put up with a scar, To pass for a vet'ran just come from the war?

plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

feel happiness or joy

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The ladies sweet creatures all full of compassion, Put my hand in a sling which they said was the fashion, And who would not gladly put up with a scar, To pass for a vet'ran just come from the war?

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading When off went the piece like the snuff of a candle, My unfortunate fingers at once caught the powder, While the poor little Londonite felt at his shou'der I could'nt help laughing in spite of my smart, To see how he trembled and shook to the heart, Declaring "'pon honour 'tvas wery absurd, "That the gun should go off vithout saying a vord."

a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue

From this reading The ladies sweet creatures all full of compassion, Put my hand in a sling which they said was the fashion, And who would not gladly put up with a scar, To pass for a vet'ran just come from the war?

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading When off went the piece like the snuff of a candle, My unfortunate fingers at once caught the powder, While the poor little Londonite felt at his shou'der I could'nt help laughing in spite of my smart, To see how he trembled and shook to the heart, Declaring "'pon honour 'tvas wery absurd, "That the gun should go off vithout saying a vord."

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading When off went the piece like the snuff of a candle, My unfortunate fingers at once caught the powder, While the poor little Londonite felt at his shou'der I could'nt help laughing in spite of my smart, To see how he trembled and shook to the heart, Declaring "'pon honour 'tvas wery absurd, "That the gun should go off vithout saying a vord."

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

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

From this reading When off went the piece like the snuff of a candle, My unfortunate fingers at once caught the powder, While the poor little Londonite felt at his shou'der I could'nt help laughing in spite of my smart, To see how he trembled and shook to the heart, Declaring "'pon honour 'tvas wery absurd, "That the gun should go off vithout saying a vord."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading When off went the piece like the snuff of a candle, My unfortunate fingers at once caught the powder, While the poor little Londonite felt at his shou'der I could'nt help laughing in spite of my smart, To see how he trembled and shook to the heart, Declaring "'pon honour 'tvas wery absurd, "That the gun should go off vithout saying a vord."

hurl as if with a sling

From this reading The ladies sweet creatures all full of compassion, Put my hand in a sling which they said was the fashion, And who would not gladly put up with a scar, To pass for a vet'ran just come from the war?

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading When off went the piece like the snuff of a candle, My unfortunate fingers at once caught the powder, While the poor little Londonite felt at his shou'der I could'nt help laughing in spite of my smart, To see how he trembled and shook to the heart, Declaring "'pon honour 'tvas wery absurd, "That the gun should go off vithout saying a vord."

the charred portion of a candlewick

From this reading When off went the piece like the snuff of a candle, My unfortunate fingers at once caught the powder, While the poor little Londonite felt at his shou'der I could'nt help laughing in spite of my smart, To see how he trembled and shook to the heart, Declaring "'pon honour 'tvas wery absurd, "That the gun should go off vithout saying a vord."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So in order to make of the matter the best, I prepared for the ball tho' I grinn'd while I drest, For that night to the Granby the people were flying And you know my dear mother I dance while I'm dying.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading When off went the piece like the snuff of a candle, My unfortunate fingers at once caught the powder, While the poor little Londonite felt at his shou'der I could'nt help laughing in spite of my smart, To see how he trembled and shook to the heart, Declaring "'pon honour 'tvas wery absurd, "That the gun should go off vithout saying a vord."

exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading In fact we enjoy'd a most excellent ball, And a very fine supper to finish it all, Where elegance, plenty, and order presided, A trio that ought to be never divided.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When off went the piece like the snuff of a candle, My unfortunate fingers at once caught the powder, While the poor little Londonite felt at his shou'der I could'nt help laughing in spite of my smart, To see how he trembled and shook to the heart, Declaring "'pon honour 'tvas wery absurd, "That the gun should go off vithout saying a vord."

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

a branch of the Tai languages

From this reading So in order to make of the matter the best, I prepared for the ball tho' I grinn'd while I drest, For that night to the Granby the people were flying And you know my dear mother I dance while I'm dying.

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

create by training and teaching

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

-ing form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways

From this reading When off went the piece like the snuff of a candle, My unfortunate fingers at once caught the powder, While the poor little Londonite felt at his shou'der I could'nt help laughing in spite of my smart, To see how he trembled and shook to the heart, Declaring "'pon honour 'tvas wery absurd, "That the gun should go off vithout saying a vord."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading In fact we enjoy'd a most excellent ball, And a very fine supper to finish it all, Where elegance, plenty, and order presided, A trio that ought to be never divided.

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From this reading When off went the piece like the snuff of a candle, My unfortunate fingers at once caught the powder, While the poor little Londonite felt at his shou'der I could'nt help laughing in spite of my smart, To see how he trembled and shook to the heart, Declaring "'pon honour 'tvas wery absurd, "That the gun should go off vithout saying a vord."

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading When off went the piece like the snuff of a candle, My unfortunate fingers at once caught the powder, While the poor little Londonite felt at his shou'der I could'nt help laughing in spite of my smart, To see how he trembled and shook to the heart, Declaring "'pon honour 'tvas wery absurd, "That the gun should go off vithout saying a vord."

by bad luck

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

precisely as stated

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

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From this reading The ladies sweet creatures all full of compassion, Put my hand in a sling which they said was the fashion, And who would not gladly put up with a scar, To pass for a vet'ran just come from the war?

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From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

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From this reading When off went the piece like the snuff of a candle, My unfortunate fingers at once caught the powder, While the poor little Londonite felt at his shou'der I could'nt help laughing in spite of my smart, To see how he trembled and shook to the heart, Declaring "'pon honour 'tvas wery absurd, "That the gun should go off vithout saying a vord."

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

From this reading When off went the piece like the snuff of a candle, My unfortunate fingers at once caught the powder, While the poor little Londonite felt at his shou'der I could'nt help laughing in spite of my smart, To see how he trembled and shook to the heart, Declaring "'pon honour 'tvas wery absurd, "That the gun should go off vithout saying a vord."

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading The ladies sweet creatures all full of compassion, Put my hand in a sling which they said was the fashion, And who would not gladly put up with a scar, To pass for a vet'ran just come from the war?

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

From this reading The ladies sweet creatures all full of compassion, Put my hand in a sling which they said was the fashion, And who would not gladly put up with a scar, To pass for a vet'ran just come from the war?

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading In fact we enjoy'd a most excellent ball, And a very fine supper to finish it all, Where elegance, plenty, and order presided, A trio that ought to be never divided.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

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

From this reading So in order to make of the matter the best, I prepared for the ball tho' I grinn'd while I drest, For that night to the Granby the people were flying And you know my dear mother I dance while I'm dying.

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

at the time that

From this reading When off went the piece like the snuff of a candle, My unfortunate fingers at once caught the powder, While the poor little Londonite felt at his shou'der I could'nt help laughing in spite of my smart, To see how he trembled and shook to the heart, Declaring "'pon honour 'tvas wery absurd, "That the gun should go off vithout saying a vord."

in or at the place that

From this reading In fact we enjoy'd a most excellent ball, And a very fine supper to finish it all, Where elegance, plenty, and order presided, A trio that ought to be never divided.

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

From this reading The ladies sweet creatures all full of compassion, Put my hand in a sling which they said was the fashion, And who would not gladly put up with a scar, To pass for a vet'ran just come from the war?

during the time that

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

which person or people

From this reading The ladies sweet creatures all full of compassion, Put my hand in a sling which they said was the fashion, And who would not gladly put up with a scar, To pass for a vet'ran just come from the war?

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

in the company of; together with

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"

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

From this reading The ladies sweet creatures all full of compassion, Put my hand in a sling which they said was the fashion, And who would not gladly put up with a scar, To pass for a vet'ran just come from the war?

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading So in order to make of the matter the best, I prepared for the ball tho' I grinn'd while I drest, For that night to the Granby the people were flying And you know my dear mother I dance while I'm dying.

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

From this reading _High Harrogate, August 16th._ You'll rejoice my kind mother to hear once again, I've been shooting with pleasure and health in my train, The Major and I went a sporting together, Traversing whole regions of sweet mountain heather, And brought back such a number of very fine grouse They charm'd all the ladies and pleas'd all the house, But unluckily just in the bar while I stopp'd, To present Mrs. Goodlad the fruits I had cropp'd, A fine powder'd Cockney just took up my gun, Crying "shooting dear sar must be wery good fun, "Pray vitch is the lock sar? and vitch is the handle?"