Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading _The travellers visit a gentleman farmer, who is a great projector: his breed of cattle: his apparatus for cooking: he is taken dangerously ill._ After we had gone about half a mile farther, our attention was arrested by a gate of very singular character.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading _The travellers visit a gentleman farmer, who is a great projector: his breed of cattle: his apparatus for cooking: he is taken dangerously ill._ After we had gone about half a mile farther, our attention was arrested by a gate of very singular character.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading In the act of opening, it was made to crush certain berries, and the oil they yielded, was carried by a small duct to the hinge, which was thus made to turn easily, and was prevented from creaking.

-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for

From this reading While we were admiring its mechanism, an elderly man, rather plainly dressed, on a zebra in low condition, rode up, and showed that he was the owner of the mansion to which the gate belonged, and that he was not displeased with the curiosity we manifested.

later than; following

From this reading _The travellers visit a gentleman farmer, who is a great projector: his breed of cattle: his apparatus for cooking: he is taken dangerously ill._ After we had gone about half a mile farther, our attention was arrested by a gate of very singular character.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading It was extremely ingenious in its structure, and, among other peculiarities, it had three or four latches, for children, for grown persons, for those who were tall and those who were short, and for the right hand as well as the left.

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

From this reading While we were admiring its mechanism, an elderly man, rather plainly dressed, on a zebra in low condition, rode up, and showed that he was the owner of the mansion to which the gate belonged, and that he was not displeased with the curiosity we manifested.

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

From this reading It was extremely ingenious in its structure, and, among other peculiarities, it had three or four latches, for children, for grown persons, for those who were tall and those who were short, and for the right hand as well as the left.

equipment designed to serve a specific function

From this reading _The travellers visit a gentleman farmer, who is a great projector: his breed of cattle: his apparatus for cooking: he is taken dangerously ill._ After we had gone about half a mile farther, our attention was arrested by a gate of very singular character.

past form of “arrest” — take into custody

From this reading _The travellers visit a gentleman farmer, who is a great projector: his breed of cattle: his apparatus for cooking: he is taken dangerously ill._ After we had gone about half a mile farther, our attention was arrested by a gate of very singular character.

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

From this reading It was extremely ingenious in its structure, and, among other peculiarities, it had three or four latches, for children, for grown persons, for those who were tall and those who were short, and for the right hand as well as the left.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading _The travellers visit a gentleman farmer, who is a great projector: his breed of cattle: his apparatus for cooking: he is taken dangerously ill._ After we had gone about half a mile farther, our attention was arrested by a gate of very singular character.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading While we were admiring its mechanism, an elderly man, rather plainly dressed, on a zebra in low condition, rode up, and showed that he was the owner of the mansion to which the gate belonged, and that he was not displeased with the curiosity we manifested.

plural of “berry” — any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves

From this reading In the act of opening, it was made to crush certain berries, and the oil they yielded, was carried by a small duct to the hinge, which was thus made to turn easily, and was prevented from creaking.

the two together, not just one

From this reading We found him both intelligent and obliging.

call forth

From this reading _The travellers visit a gentleman farmer, who is a great projector: his breed of cattle: his apparatus for cooking: he is taken dangerously ill._ After we had gone about half a mile farther, our attention was arrested by a gate of very singular character.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _The travellers visit a gentleman farmer, who is a great projector: his breed of cattle: his apparatus for cooking: he is taken dangerously ill._ After we had gone about half a mile farther, our attention was arrested by a gate of very singular character.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading In the act of opening, it was made to crush certain berries, and the oil they yielded, was carried by a small duct to the hinge, which was thus made to turn easily, and was prevented from creaking.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading _The travellers visit a gentleman farmer, who is a great projector: his breed of cattle: his apparatus for cooking: he is taken dangerously ill._ After we had gone about half a mile farther, our attention was arrested by a gate of very singular character.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading In the act of opening, it was made to crush certain berries, and the oil they yielded, was carried by a small duct to the hinge, which was thus made to turn easily, and was prevented from creaking.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading _The travellers visit a gentleman farmer, who is a great projector: his breed of cattle: his apparatus for cooking: he is taken dangerously ill._ After we had gone about half a mile farther, our attention was arrested by a gate of very singular character.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading It was extremely ingenious in its structure, and, among other peculiarities, it had three or four latches, for children, for grown persons, for those who were tall and those who were short, and for the right hand as well as the left.

a state at a particular time

From this reading While we were admiring its mechanism, an elderly man, rather plainly dressed, on a zebra in low condition, rode up, and showed that he was the owner of the mansion to which the gate belonged, and that he was not displeased with the curiosity we manifested.

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading _The travellers visit a gentleman farmer, who is a great projector: his breed of cattle: his apparatus for cooking: he is taken dangerously ill._ After we had gone about half a mile farther, our attention was arrested by a gate of very singular character.

a squeaking sound

From this reading In the act of opening, it was made to crush certain berries, and the oil they yielded, was carried by a small duct to the hinge, which was thus made to turn easily, and was prevented from creaking.

come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority

From this reading In the act of opening, it was made to crush certain berries, and the oil they yielded, was carried by a small duct to the hinge, which was thus made to turn easily, and was prevented from creaking.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading While we were admiring its mechanism, an elderly man, rather plainly dressed, on a zebra in low condition, rode up, and showed that he was the owner of the mansion to which the gate belonged, and that he was not displeased with the curiosity we manifested.

In a way that involves danger or risk.

From this reading _The travellers visit a gentleman farmer, who is a great projector: his breed of cattle: his apparatus for cooking: he is taken dangerously ill._ After we had gone about half a mile farther, our attention was arrested by a gate of very singular character.

not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure

From this reading While we were admiring its mechanism, an elderly man, rather plainly dressed, on a zebra in low condition, rode up, and showed that he was the owner of the mansion to which the gate belonged, and that he was not displeased with the curiosity we manifested.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading While we were admiring its mechanism, an elderly man, rather plainly dressed, on a zebra in low condition, rode up, and showed that he was the owner of the mansion to which the gate belonged, and that he was not displeased with the curiosity we manifested.

a bodily passage or tube lined with epithelial cells and conveying a secretion or other substance

From this reading In the act of opening, it was made to crush certain berries, and the oil they yielded, was carried by a small duct to the hinge, which was thus made to turn easily, and was prevented from creaking.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading In the act of opening, it was made to crush certain berries, and the oil they yielded, was carried by a small duct to the hinge, which was thus made to turn easily, and was prevented from creaking.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading While we were admiring its mechanism, an elderly man, rather plainly dressed, on a zebra in low condition, rode up, and showed that he was the owner of the mansion to which the gate belonged, and that he was not displeased with the curiosity we manifested.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading It was extremely ingenious in its structure, and, among other peculiarities, it had three or four latches, for children, for grown persons, for those who were tall and those who were short, and for the right hand as well as the left.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading _The travellers visit a gentleman farmer, who is a great projector: his breed of cattle: his apparatus for cooking: he is taken dangerously ill._ After we had gone about half a mile farther, our attention was arrested by a gate of very singular character.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading _The travellers visit a gentleman farmer, who is a great projector: his breed of cattle: his apparatus for cooking: he is taken dangerously ill._ After we had gone about half a mile farther, our attention was arrested by a gate of very singular character.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _The travellers visit a gentleman farmer, who is a great projector: his breed of cattle: his apparatus for cooking: he is taken dangerously ill._ After we had gone about half a mile farther, our attention was arrested by a gate of very singular character.

set up or found

From this reading We found him both intelligent and obliging.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading It was extremely ingenious in its structure, and, among other peculiarities, it had three or four latches, for children, for grown persons, for those who were tall and those who were short, and for the right hand as well as the left.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In the act of opening, it was made to crush certain berries, and the oil they yielded, was carried by a small duct to the hinge, which was thus made to turn easily, and was prevented from creaking.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading _The travellers visit a gentleman farmer, who is a great projector: his breed of cattle: his apparatus for cooking: he is taken dangerously ill._ After we had gone about half a mile farther, our attention was arrested by a gate of very singular character.

a man of refinement

From this reading _The travellers visit a gentleman farmer, who is a great projector: his breed of cattle: his apparatus for cooking: he is taken dangerously ill._ After we had gone about half a mile farther, our attention was arrested by a gate of very singular character.

destroyed or killed

From this reading _The travellers visit a gentleman farmer, who is a great projector: his breed of cattle: his apparatus for cooking: he is taken dangerously ill._ After we had gone about half a mile farther, our attention was arrested by a gate of very singular character.

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

From this reading _The travellers visit a gentleman farmer, who is a great projector: his breed of cattle: his apparatus for cooking: he is taken dangerously ill._ After we had gone about half a mile farther, our attention was arrested by a gate of very singular character.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading It was extremely ingenious in its structure, and, among other peculiarities, it had three or four latches, for children, for grown persons, for those who were tall and those who were short, and for the right hand as well as the left.

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

From this reading _The travellers visit a gentleman farmer, who is a great projector: his breed of cattle: his apparatus for cooking: he is taken dangerously ill._ After we had gone about half a mile farther, our attention was arrested by a gate of very singular character.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading _The travellers visit a gentleman farmer, who is a great projector: his breed of cattle: his apparatus for cooking: he is taken dangerously ill._ After we had gone about half a mile farther, our attention was arrested by a gate of very singular character.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading It was extremely ingenious in its structure, and, among other peculiarities, it had three or four latches, for children, for grown persons, for those who were tall and those who were short, and for the right hand as well as the left.

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

From this reading _The travellers visit a gentleman farmer, who is a great projector: his breed of cattle: his apparatus for cooking: he is taken dangerously ill._ After we had gone about half a mile farther, our attention was arrested by a gate of very singular character.

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

From this reading We found him both intelligent and obliging.

a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other

From this reading In the act of opening, it was made to crush certain berries, and the oil they yielded, was carried by a small duct to the hinge, which was thus made to turn easily, and was prevented from creaking.

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

From this reading _The travellers visit a gentleman farmer, who is a great projector: his breed of cattle: his apparatus for cooking: he is taken dangerously ill._ After we had gone about half a mile farther, our attention was arrested by a gate of very singular character.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading _The travellers visit a gentleman farmer, who is a great projector: his breed of cattle: his apparatus for cooking: he is taken dangerously ill._ After we had gone about half a mile farther, our attention was arrested by a gate of very singular character.

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

From this reading It was extremely ingenious in its structure, and, among other peculiarities, it had three or four latches, for children, for grown persons, for those who were tall and those who were short, and for the right hand as well as the left.

Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.

From this reading It was extremely ingenious in its structure, and, among other peculiarities, it had three or four latches, for children, for grown persons, for those who were tall and those who were short, and for the right hand as well as the left.

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

From this reading We found him both intelligent and obliging.

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

From this reading _The travellers visit a gentleman farmer, who is a great projector: his breed of cattle: his apparatus for cooking: he is taken dangerously ill._ After we had gone about half a mile farther, our attention was arrested by a gate of very singular character.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was extremely ingenious in its structure, and, among other peculiarities, it had three or four latches, for children, for grown persons, for those who were tall and those who were short, and for the right hand as well as the left.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was extremely ingenious in its structure, and, among other peculiarities, it had three or four latches, for children, for grown persons, for those who were tall and those who were short, and for the right hand as well as the left.

plural of “latch” — spring-loaded doorlock that can only be opened from the outside with a key

From this reading It was extremely ingenious in its structure, and, among other peculiarities, it had three or four latches, for children, for grown persons, for those who were tall and those who were short, and for the right hand as well as the left.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading It was extremely ingenious in its structure, and, among other peculiarities, it had three or four latches, for children, for grown persons, for those who were tall and those who were short, and for the right hand as well as the left.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading While we were admiring its mechanism, an elderly man, rather plainly dressed, on a zebra in low condition, rode up, and showed that he was the owner of the mansion to which the gate belonged, and that he was not displeased with the curiosity we manifested.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading In the act of opening, it was made to crush certain berries, and the oil they yielded, was carried by a small duct to the hinge, which was thus made to turn easily, and was prevented from creaking.

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

From this reading While we were admiring its mechanism, an elderly man, rather plainly dressed, on a zebra in low condition, rode up, and showed that he was the owner of the mansion to which the gate belonged, and that he was not displeased with the curiosity we manifested.

past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading While we were admiring its mechanism, an elderly man, rather plainly dressed, on a zebra in low condition, rode up, and showed that he was the owner of the mansion to which the gate belonged, and that he was not displeased with the curiosity we manifested.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading While we were admiring its mechanism, an elderly man, rather plainly dressed, on a zebra in low condition, rode up, and showed that he was the owner of the mansion to which the gate belonged, and that he was not displeased with the curiosity we manifested.

the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction

From this reading While we were admiring its mechanism, an elderly man, rather plainly dressed, on a zebra in low condition, rode up, and showed that he was the owner of the mansion to which the gate belonged, and that he was not displeased with the curiosity we manifested.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading _The travellers visit a gentleman farmer, who is a great projector: his breed of cattle: his apparatus for cooking: he is taken dangerously ill._ After we had gone about half a mile farther, our attention was arrested by a gate of very singular character.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading While we were admiring its mechanism, an elderly man, rather plainly dressed, on a zebra in low condition, rode up, and showed that he was the owner of the mansion to which the gate belonged, and that he was not displeased with the curiosity we manifested.

showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others

From this reading We found him both intelligent and obliging.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The travellers visit a gentleman farmer, who is a great projector: his breed of cattle: his apparatus for cooking: he is taken dangerously ill._ After we had gone about half a mile farther, our attention was arrested by a gate of very singular character.

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading In the act of opening, it was made to crush certain berries, and the oil they yielded, was carried by a small duct to the hinge, which was thus made to turn easily, and was prevented from creaking.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading While we were admiring its mechanism, an elderly man, rather plainly dressed, on a zebra in low condition, rode up, and showed that he was the owner of the mansion to which the gate belonged, and that he was not displeased with the curiosity we manifested.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading In the act of opening, it was made to crush certain berries, and the oil they yielded, was carried by a small duct to the hinge, which was thus made to turn easily, and was prevented from creaking.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was extremely ingenious in its structure, and, among other peculiarities, it had three or four latches, for children, for grown persons, for those who were tall and those who were short, and for the right hand as well as the left.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It was extremely ingenious in its structure, and, among other peculiarities, it had three or four latches, for children, for grown persons, for those who were tall and those who were short, and for the right hand as well as the left.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading _The travellers visit a gentleman farmer, who is a great projector: his breed of cattle: his apparatus for cooking: he is taken dangerously ill._ After we had gone about half a mile farther, our attention was arrested by a gate of very singular character.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading While we were admiring its mechanism, an elderly man, rather plainly dressed, on a zebra in low condition, rode up, and showed that he was the owner of the mansion to which the gate belonged, and that he was not displeased with the curiosity we manifested.

plural of “peculiarity” — an odd or unusual characteristic

From this reading It was extremely ingenious in its structure, and, among other peculiarities, it had three or four latches, for children, for grown persons, for those who were tall and those who were short, and for the right hand as well as the left.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading It was extremely ingenious in its structure, and, among other peculiarities, it had three or four latches, for children, for grown persons, for those who were tall and those who were short, and for the right hand as well as the left.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading While we were admiring its mechanism, an elderly man, rather plainly dressed, on a zebra in low condition, rode up, and showed that he was the owner of the mansion to which the gate belonged, and that he was not displeased with the curiosity we manifested.

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

From this reading In the act of opening, it was made to crush certain berries, and the oil they yielded, was carried by a small duct to the hinge, which was thus made to turn easily, and was prevented from creaking.

an optical device for projecting a beam of light

From this reading _The travellers visit a gentleman farmer, who is a great projector: his breed of cattle: his apparatus for cooking: he is taken dangerously ill._ After we had gone about half a mile farther, our attention was arrested by a gate of very singular character.

on the contrary

From this reading While we were admiring its mechanism, an elderly man, rather plainly dressed, on a zebra in low condition, rode up, and showed that he was the owner of the mansion to which the gate belonged, and that he was not displeased with the curiosity we manifested.

precisely, exactly

From this reading It was extremely ingenious in its structure, and, among other peculiarities, it had three or four latches, for children, for grown persons, for those who were tall and those who were short, and for the right hand as well as the left.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading While we were admiring its mechanism, an elderly man, rather plainly dressed, on a zebra in low condition, rode up, and showed that he was the owner of the mansion to which the gate belonged, and that he was not displeased with the curiosity we manifested.

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

From this reading It was extremely ingenious in its structure, and, among other peculiarities, it had three or four latches, for children, for grown persons, for those who were tall and those who were short, and for the right hand as well as the left.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading While we were admiring its mechanism, an elderly man, rather plainly dressed, on a zebra in low condition, rode up, and showed that he was the owner of the mansion to which the gate belonged, and that he was not displeased with the curiosity we manifested.

unusual or striking

From this reading _The travellers visit a gentleman farmer, who is a great projector: his breed of cattle: his apparatus for cooking: he is taken dangerously ill._ After we had gone about half a mile farther, our attention was arrested by a gate of very singular character.

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

From this reading In the act of opening, it was made to crush certain berries, and the oil they yielded, was carried by a small duct to the hinge, which was thus made to turn easily, and was prevented from creaking.

a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading It was extremely ingenious in its structure, and, among other peculiarities, it had three or four latches, for children, for grown persons, for those who were tall and those who were short, and for the right hand as well as the left.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading _The travellers visit a gentleman farmer, who is a great projector: his breed of cattle: his apparatus for cooking: he is taken dangerously ill._ After we had gone about half a mile farther, our attention was arrested by a gate of very singular character.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading It was extremely ingenious in its structure, and, among other peculiarities, it had three or four latches, for children, for grown persons, for those who were tall and those who were short, and for the right hand as well as the left.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading While we were admiring its mechanism, an elderly man, rather plainly dressed, on a zebra in low condition, rode up, and showed that he was the owner of the mansion to which the gate belonged, and that he was not displeased with the curiosity we manifested.

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

From this reading _The travellers visit a gentleman farmer, who is a great projector: his breed of cattle: his apparatus for cooking: he is taken dangerously ill._ After we had gone about half a mile farther, our attention was arrested by a gate of very singular character.

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

From this reading In the act of opening, it was made to crush certain berries, and the oil they yielded, was carried by a small duct to the hinge, which was thus made to turn easily, and was prevented from creaking.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It was extremely ingenious in its structure, and, among other peculiarities, it had three or four latches, for children, for grown persons, for those who were tall and those who were short, and for the right hand as well as the left.

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

From this reading It was extremely ingenious in its structure, and, among other peculiarities, it had three or four latches, for children, for grown persons, for those who were tall and those who were short, and for the right hand as well as the left.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading In the act of opening, it was made to crush certain berries, and the oil they yielded, was carried by a small duct to the hinge, which was thus made to turn easily, and was prevented from creaking.

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

From this reading In the act of opening, it was made to crush certain berries, and the oil they yielded, was carried by a small duct to the hinge, which was thus made to turn easily, and was prevented from creaking.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading _The travellers visit a gentleman farmer, who is a great projector: his breed of cattle: his apparatus for cooking: he is taken dangerously ill._ After we had gone about half a mile farther, our attention was arrested by a gate of very singular character.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading In the act of opening, it was made to crush certain berries, and the oil they yielded, was carried by a small duct to the hinge, which was thus made to turn easily, and was prevented from creaking.

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

From this reading While we were admiring its mechanism, an elderly man, rather plainly dressed, on a zebra in low condition, rode up, and showed that he was the owner of the mansion to which the gate belonged, and that he was not displeased with the curiosity we manifested.

precisely as stated

From this reading _The travellers visit a gentleman farmer, who is a great projector: his breed of cattle: his apparatus for cooking: he is taken dangerously ill._ After we had gone about half a mile farther, our attention was arrested by a gate of very singular character.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading _The travellers visit a gentleman farmer, who is a great projector: his breed of cattle: his apparatus for cooking: he is taken dangerously ill._ After we had gone about half a mile farther, our attention was arrested by a gate of very singular character.

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

From this reading _The travellers visit a gentleman farmer, who is a great projector: his breed of cattle: his apparatus for cooking: he is taken dangerously ill._ After we had gone about half a mile farther, our attention was arrested by a gate of very singular character.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _The travellers visit a gentleman farmer, who is a great projector: his breed of cattle: his apparatus for cooking: he is taken dangerously ill._ After we had gone about half a mile farther, our attention was arrested by a gate of very singular character.

(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 It was extremely ingenious in its structure, and, among other peculiarities, it had three or four latches, for children, for grown persons, for those who were tall and those who were short, and for the right hand as well as the left.

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

From this reading It was extremely ingenious in its structure, and, among other peculiarities, it had three or four latches, for children, for grown persons, for those who were tall and those who were short, and for the right hand as well as the left.

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

From this reading In the act of opening, it was made to crush certain berries, and the oil they yielded, was carried by a small duct to the hinge, which was thus made to turn easily, and was prevented from creaking.

during the time that

From this reading While we were admiring its mechanism, an elderly man, rather plainly dressed, on a zebra in low condition, rode up, and showed that he was the owner of the mansion to which the gate belonged, and that he was not displeased with the curiosity we manifested.

which person or people

From this reading _The travellers visit a gentleman farmer, who is a great projector: his breed of cattle: his apparatus for cooking: he is taken dangerously ill._ After we had gone about half a mile farther, our attention was arrested by a gate of very singular character.

in the company of; together with

From this reading While we were admiring its mechanism, an elderly man, rather plainly dressed, on a zebra in low condition, rode up, and showed that he was the owner of the mansion to which the gate belonged, and that he was not displeased with the curiosity we manifested.

past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of

From this reading In the act of opening, it was made to crush certain berries, and the oil they yielded, was carried by a small duct to the hinge, which was thus made to turn easily, and was prevented from creaking.

any of several fleet black-and-white striped African equines

From this reading While we were admiring its mechanism, an elderly man, rather plainly dressed, on a zebra in low condition, rode up, and showed that he was the owner of the mansion to which the gate belonged, and that he was not displeased with the curiosity we manifested.