used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Indeed, I think that most grown men who are remarkable in this respect, may, with greater propriety, be said not to have lost the faculty than to have acquired it; the rather, as I generally observe such men to retain a certain freshness, and gentleness, and capacity of being pleased, which are also an inheritance they have preserved from their childhood."--_David Copperfield._
accuracynounUS /ˈækjərəsi/
the quality of being near to the true value
From this reading "The home of his infancy, to which his heart had yearned with an intensity of affection not to be described."--_The Pickwick Papers._ "I believe the power of observation in numbers of very young children to be quite wonderful for its closeness and accuracy.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading Indeed, I think that most grown men who are remarkable in this respect, may, with greater propriety, be said not to have lost the faculty than to have acquired it; the rather, as I generally observe such men to retain a certain freshness, and gentleness, and capacity of being pleased, which are also an inheritance they have preserved from their childhood."--_David Copperfield._
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading "The home of his infancy, to which his heart had yearned with an intensity of affection not to be described."--_The Pickwick Papers._ "I believe the power of observation in numbers of very young children to be quite wonderful for its closeness and accuracy.
in addition
From this reading Indeed, I think that most grown men who are remarkable in this respect, may, with greater propriety, be said not to have lost the faculty than to have acquired it; the rather, as I generally observe such men to retain a certain freshness, and gentleness, and capacity of being pleased, which are also an inheritance they have preserved from their childhood."--_David Copperfield._
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "The home of his infancy, to which his heart had yearned with an intensity of affection not to be described."--_The Pickwick Papers._ "I believe the power of observation in numbers of very young children to be quite wonderful for its closeness and accuracy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MARY'S CHURCH, ORDNANCE TERRACE, THE HOUSE ON THE BROOK, THE MITRE HOTEL, AND FORT PITT.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Indeed, I think that most grown men who are remarkable in this respect, may, with greater propriety, be said not to have lost the faculty than to have acquired it; the rather, as I generally observe such men to retain a certain freshness, and gentleness, and capacity of being pleased, which are also an inheritance they have preserved from their childhood."--_David Copperfield._
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Indeed, I think that most grown men who are remarkable in this respect, may, with greater propriety, be said not to have lost the faculty than to have acquired it; the rather, as I generally observe such men to retain a certain freshness, and gentleness, and capacity of being pleased, which are also an inheritance they have preserved from their childhood."--_David Copperfield._
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "The home of his infancy, to which his heart had yearned with an intensity of affection not to be described."--_The Pickwick Papers._ "I believe the power of observation in numbers of very young children to be quite wonderful for its closeness and accuracy.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Indeed, I think that most grown men who are remarkable in this respect, may, with greater propriety, be said not to have lost the faculty than to have acquired it; the rather, as I generally observe such men to retain a certain freshness, and gentleness, and capacity of being pleased, which are also an inheritance they have preserved from their childhood."--_David Copperfield._
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "The home of his infancy, to which his heart had yearned with an intensity of affection not to be described."--_The Pickwick Papers._ "I believe the power of observation in numbers of very young children to be quite wonderful for its closeness and accuracy.
BROOKnounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading MARY'S CHURCH, ORDNANCE TERRACE, THE HOUSE ON THE BROOK, THE MITRE HOTEL, AND FORT PITT.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading Indeed, I think that most grown men who are remarkable in this respect, may, with greater propriety, be said not to have lost the faculty than to have acquired it; the rather, as I generally observe such men to retain a certain freshness, and gentleness, and capacity of being pleased, which are also an inheritance they have preserved from their childhood."--_David Copperfield._
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Indeed, I think that most grown men who are remarkable in this respect, may, with greater propriety, be said not to have lost the faculty than to have acquired it; the rather, as I generally observe such men to retain a certain freshness, and gentleness, and capacity of being pleased, which are also an inheritance they have preserved from their childhood."--_David Copperfield._
CHATHAM
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From this reading CHATHAM:--ST.
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading Indeed, I think that most grown men who are remarkable in this respect, may, with greater propriety, be said not to have lost the faculty than to have acquired it; the rather, as I generally observe such men to retain a certain freshness, and gentleness, and capacity of being pleased, which are also an inheritance they have preserved from their childhood."--_David Copperfield._
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading "The home of his infancy, to which his heart had yearned with an intensity of affection not to be described."--_The Pickwick Papers._ "I believe the power of observation in numbers of very young children to be quite wonderful for its closeness and accuracy.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading MARY'S CHURCH, ORDNANCE TERRACE, THE HOUSE ON THE BROOK, THE MITRE HOTEL, AND FORT PITT.
closenessnounUS /ˈkloʊsnɪs/
a feeling of being intimate and belonging together
From this reading "The home of his infancy, to which his heart had yearned with an intensity of affection not to be described."--_The Pickwick Papers._ "I believe the power of observation in numbers of very young children to be quite wonderful for its closeness and accuracy.
Copperfield
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From this reading Indeed, I think that most grown men who are remarkable in this respect, may, with greater propriety, be said not to have lost the faculty than to have acquired it; the rather, as I generally observe such men to retain a certain freshness, and gentleness, and capacity of being pleased, which are also an inheritance they have preserved from their childhood."--_David Copperfield._
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Indeed, I think that most grown men who are remarkable in this respect, may, with greater propriety, be said not to have lost the faculty than to have acquired it; the rather, as I generally observe such men to retain a certain freshness, and gentleness, and capacity of being pleased, which are also an inheritance they have preserved from their childhood."--_David Copperfield._
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading "The home of his infancy, to which his heart had yearned with an intensity of affection not to be described."--_The Pickwick Papers._ "I believe the power of observation in numbers of very young children to be quite wonderful for its closeness and accuracy.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading Indeed, I think that most grown men who are remarkable in this respect, may, with greater propriety, be said not to have lost the faculty than to have acquired it; the rather, as I generally observe such men to retain a certain freshness, and gentleness, and capacity of being pleased, which are also an inheritance they have preserved from their childhood."--_David Copperfield._
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "The home of his infancy, to which his heart had yearned with an intensity of affection not to be described."--_The Pickwick Papers._ "I believe the power of observation in numbers of very young children to be quite wonderful for its closeness and accuracy.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading MARY'S CHURCH, ORDNANCE TERRACE, THE HOUSE ON THE BROOK, THE MITRE HOTEL, AND FORT PITT.
freshnessnounUS /ˈfreʃnəs/
the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated
From this reading Indeed, I think that most grown men who are remarkable in this respect, may, with greater propriety, be said not to have lost the faculty than to have acquired it; the rather, as I generally observe such men to retain a certain freshness, and gentleness, and capacity of being pleased, which are also an inheritance they have preserved from their childhood."--_David Copperfield._
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Indeed, I think that most grown men who are remarkable in this respect, may, with greater propriety, be said not to have lost the faculty than to have acquired it; the rather, as I generally observe such men to retain a certain freshness, and gentleness, and capacity of being pleased, which are also an inheritance they have preserved from their childhood."--_David Copperfield._
usually; as a rule
From this reading Indeed, I think that most grown men who are remarkable in this respect, may, with greater propriety, be said not to have lost the faculty than to have acquired it; the rather, as I generally observe such men to retain a certain freshness, and gentleness, and capacity of being pleased, which are also an inheritance they have preserved from their childhood."--_David Copperfield._
gentlenessnounUS /ˈdʒentəlnəs/
the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual
From this reading Indeed, I think that most grown men who are remarkable in this respect, may, with greater propriety, be said not to have lost the faculty than to have acquired it; the rather, as I generally observe such men to retain a certain freshness, and gentleness, and capacity of being pleased, which are also an inheritance they have preserved from their childhood."--_David Copperfield._
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Indeed, I think that most grown men who are remarkable in this respect, may, with greater propriety, be said not to have lost the faculty than to have acquired it; the rather, as I generally observe such men to retain a certain freshness, and gentleness, and capacity of being pleased, which are also an inheritance they have preserved from their childhood."--_David Copperfield._
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Indeed, I think that most grown men who are remarkable in this respect, may, with greater propriety, be said not to have lost the faculty than to have acquired it; the rather, as I generally observe such men to retain a certain freshness, and gentleness, and capacity of being pleased, which are also an inheritance they have preserved from their childhood."--_David Copperfield._
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "The home of his infancy, to which his heart had yearned with an intensity of affection not to be described."--_The Pickwick Papers._ "I believe the power of observation in numbers of very young children to be quite wonderful for its closeness and accuracy.
HANTS
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From this reading LANDPORT:--PORTSEA, HANTS.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Indeed, I think that most grown men who are remarkable in this respect, may, with greater propriety, be said not to have lost the faculty than to have acquired it; the rather, as I generally observe such men to retain a certain freshness, and gentleness, and capacity of being pleased, which are also an inheritance they have preserved from their childhood."--_David Copperfield._
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "The home of his infancy, to which his heart had yearned with an intensity of affection not to be described."--_The Pickwick Papers._ "I believe the power of observation in numbers of very young children to be quite wonderful for its closeness and accuracy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "The home of his infancy, to which his heart had yearned with an intensity of affection not to be described."--_The Pickwick Papers._ "I believe the power of observation in numbers of very young children to be quite wonderful for its closeness and accuracy.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "The home of his infancy, to which his heart had yearned with an intensity of affection not to be described."--_The Pickwick Papers._ "I believe the power of observation in numbers of very young children to be quite wonderful for its closeness and accuracy.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading MARY'S CHURCH, ORDNANCE TERRACE, THE HOUSE ON THE BROOK, THE MITRE HOTEL, AND FORT PITT.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading MARY'S CHURCH, ORDNANCE TERRACE, THE HOUSE ON THE BROOK, THE MITRE HOTEL, AND FORT PITT.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "The home of his infancy, to which his heart had yearned with an intensity of affection not to be described."--_The Pickwick Papers._ "I believe the power of observation in numbers of very young children to be quite wonderful for its closeness and accuracy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The home of his infancy, to which his heart had yearned with an intensity of affection not to be described."--_The Pickwick Papers._ "I believe the power of observation in numbers of very young children to be quite wonderful for its closeness and accuracy.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, I think that most grown men who are remarkable in this respect, may, with greater propriety, be said not to have lost the faculty than to have acquired it; the rather, as I generally observe such men to retain a certain freshness, and gentleness, and capacity of being pleased, which are also an inheritance they have preserved from their childhood."--_David Copperfield._
infancynounUS /ˈɪnfənsi/
the early stage of growth or development
From this reading "The home of his infancy, to which his heart had yearned with an intensity of affection not to be described."--_The Pickwick Papers._ "I believe the power of observation in numbers of very young children to be quite wonderful for its closeness and accuracy.
inheritancenounUS /ˌɪnˈherətəns/
hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
From this reading Indeed, I think that most grown men who are remarkable in this respect, may, with greater propriety, be said not to have lost the faculty than to have acquired it; the rather, as I generally observe such men to retain a certain freshness, and gentleness, and capacity of being pleased, which are also an inheritance they have preserved from their childhood."--_David Copperfield._
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading "The home of his infancy, to which his heart had yearned with an intensity of affection not to be described."--_The Pickwick Papers._ "I believe the power of observation in numbers of very young children to be quite wonderful for its closeness and accuracy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, I think that most grown men who are remarkable in this respect, may, with greater propriety, be said not to have lost the faculty than to have acquired it; the rather, as I generally observe such men to retain a certain freshness, and gentleness, and capacity of being pleased, which are also an inheritance they have preserved from their childhood."--_David Copperfield._
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "The home of his infancy, to which his heart had yearned with an intensity of affection not to be described."--_The Pickwick Papers._ "I believe the power of observation in numbers of very young children to be quite wonderful for its closeness and accuracy.
LANDPORT
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From this reading LANDPORT:--PORTSEA, HANTS.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Indeed, I think that most grown men who are remarkable in this respect, may, with greater propriety, be said not to have lost the faculty than to have acquired it; the rather, as I generally observe such men to retain a certain freshness, and gentleness, and capacity of being pleased, which are also an inheritance they have preserved from their childhood."--_David Copperfield._
MARY'SnounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading MARY'S CHURCH, ORDNANCE TERRACE, THE HOUSE ON THE BROOK, THE MITRE HOTEL, AND FORT PITT.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Indeed, I think that most grown men who are remarkable in this respect, may, with greater propriety, be said not to have lost the faculty than to have acquired it; the rather, as I generally observe such men to retain a certain freshness, and gentleness, and capacity of being pleased, which are also an inheritance they have preserved from their childhood."--_David Copperfield._
the force of workers available
From this reading Indeed, I think that most grown men who are remarkable in this respect, may, with greater propriety, be said not to have lost the faculty than to have acquired it; the rather, as I generally observe such men to retain a certain freshness, and gentleness, and capacity of being pleased, which are also an inheritance they have preserved from their childhood."--_David Copperfield._
MITREnounUS /ˈmɪtri/
joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner
From this reading MARY'S CHURCH, ORDNANCE TERRACE, THE HOUSE ON THE BROOK, THE MITRE HOTEL, AND FORT PITT.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Indeed, I think that most grown men who are remarkable in this respect, may, with greater propriety, be said not to have lost the faculty than to have acquired it; the rather, as I generally observe such men to retain a certain freshness, and gentleness, and capacity of being pleased, which are also an inheritance they have preserved from their childhood."--_David Copperfield._
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "The home of his infancy, to which his heart had yearned with an intensity of affection not to be described."--_The Pickwick Papers._ "I believe the power of observation in numbers of very young children to be quite wonderful for its closeness and accuracy.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading "The home of his infancy, to which his heart had yearned with an intensity of affection not to be described."--_The Pickwick Papers._ "I believe the power of observation in numbers of very young children to be quite wonderful for its closeness and accuracy.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading "The home of his infancy, to which his heart had yearned with an intensity of affection not to be described."--_The Pickwick Papers._ "I believe the power of observation in numbers of very young children to be quite wonderful for its closeness and accuracy.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Indeed, I think that most grown men who are remarkable in this respect, may, with greater propriety, be said not to have lost the faculty than to have acquired it; the rather, as I generally observe such men to retain a certain freshness, and gentleness, and capacity of being pleased, which are also an inheritance they have preserved from their childhood."--_David Copperfield._
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The home of his infancy, to which his heart had yearned with an intensity of affection not to be described."--_The Pickwick Papers._ "I believe the power of observation in numbers of very young children to be quite wonderful for its closeness and accuracy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MARY'S CHURCH, ORDNANCE TERRACE, THE HOUSE ON THE BROOK, THE MITRE HOTEL, AND FORT PITT.
ORDNANCEnounUS /ˈɔːrdnəns/
military supplies
From this reading MARY'S CHURCH, ORDNANCE TERRACE, THE HOUSE ON THE BROOK, THE MITRE HOTEL, AND FORT PITT.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading "The home of his infancy, to which his heart had yearned with an intensity of affection not to be described."--_The Pickwick Papers._ "I believe the power of observation in numbers of very young children to be quite wonderful for its closeness and accuracy.
Pickwick
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From this reading "The home of his infancy, to which his heart had yearned with an intensity of affection not to be described."--_The Pickwick Papers._ "I believe the power of observation in numbers of very young children to be quite wonderful for its closeness and accuracy.
PITTnounUS /pɪt/
a British playwright who created the fictional character Sweeney Todd (1799-1855)
From this reading MARY'S CHURCH, ORDNANCE TERRACE, THE HOUSE ON THE BROOK, THE MITRE HOTEL, AND FORT PITT.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Indeed, I think that most grown men who are remarkable in this respect, may, with greater propriety, be said not to have lost the faculty than to have acquired it; the rather, as I generally observe such men to retain a certain freshness, and gentleness, and capacity of being pleased, which are also an inheritance they have preserved from their childhood."--_David Copperfield._
PORTSEA
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From this reading LANDPORT:--PORTSEA, HANTS.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading "The home of his infancy, to which his heart had yearned with an intensity of affection not to be described."--_The Pickwick Papers._ "I believe the power of observation in numbers of very young children to be quite wonderful for its closeness and accuracy.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading Indeed, I think that most grown men who are remarkable in this respect, may, with greater propriety, be said not to have lost the faculty than to have acquired it; the rather, as I generally observe such men to retain a certain freshness, and gentleness, and capacity of being pleased, which are also an inheritance they have preserved from their childhood."--_David Copperfield._
proprietynounUS /prəˈpraɪəti/
correct or appropriate behavior
From this reading Indeed, I think that most grown men who are remarkable in this respect, may, with greater propriety, be said not to have lost the faculty than to have acquired it; the rather, as I generally observe such men to retain a certain freshness, and gentleness, and capacity of being pleased, which are also an inheritance they have preserved from their childhood."--_David Copperfield._
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "The home of his infancy, to which his heart had yearned with an intensity of affection not to be described."--_The Pickwick Papers._ "I believe the power of observation in numbers of very young children to be quite wonderful for its closeness and accuracy.
on the contrary
From this reading Indeed, I think that most grown men who are remarkable in this respect, may, with greater propriety, be said not to have lost the faculty than to have acquired it; the rather, as I generally observe such men to retain a certain freshness, and gentleness, and capacity of being pleased, which are also an inheritance they have preserved from their childhood."--_David Copperfield._
unusual or striking
From this reading Indeed, I think that most grown men who are remarkable in this respect, may, with greater propriety, be said not to have lost the faculty than to have acquired it; the rather, as I generally observe such men to retain a certain freshness, and gentleness, and capacity of being pleased, which are also an inheritance they have preserved from their childhood."--_David Copperfield._
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Indeed, I think that most grown men who are remarkable in this respect, may, with greater propriety, be said not to have lost the faculty than to have acquired it; the rather, as I generally observe such men to retain a certain freshness, and gentleness, and capacity of being pleased, which are also an inheritance they have preserved from their childhood."--_David Copperfield._
retainverbUS /rɪˈteɪn/
hold back within
From this reading Indeed, I think that most grown men who are remarkable in this respect, may, with greater propriety, be said not to have lost the faculty than to have acquired it; the rather, as I generally observe such men to retain a certain freshness, and gentleness, and capacity of being pleased, which are also an inheritance they have preserved from their childhood."--_David Copperfield._
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Indeed, I think that most grown men who are remarkable in this respect, may, with greater propriety, be said not to have lost the faculty than to have acquired it; the rather, as I generally observe such men to retain a certain freshness, and gentleness, and capacity of being pleased, which are also an inheritance they have preserved from their childhood."--_David Copperfield._
ST
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From this reading CHATHAM:--ST.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, I think that most grown men who are remarkable in this respect, may, with greater propriety, be said not to have lost the faculty than to have acquired it; the rather, as I generally observe such men to retain a certain freshness, and gentleness, and capacity of being pleased, which are also an inheritance they have preserved from their childhood."--_David Copperfield._
TERRACEnounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading MARY'S CHURCH, ORDNANCE TERRACE, THE HOUSE ON THE BROOK, THE MITRE HOTEL, AND FORT PITT.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Indeed, I think that most grown men who are remarkable in this respect, may, with greater propriety, be said not to have lost the faculty than to have acquired it; the rather, as I generally observe such men to retain a certain freshness, and gentleness, and capacity of being pleased, which are also an inheritance they have preserved from their childhood."--_David Copperfield._
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Indeed, I think that most grown men who are remarkable in this respect, may, with greater propriety, be said not to have lost the faculty than to have acquired it; the rather, as I generally observe such men to retain a certain freshness, and gentleness, and capacity of being pleased, which are also an inheritance they have preserved from their childhood."--_David Copperfield._
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MARY'S CHURCH, ORDNANCE TERRACE, THE HOUSE ON THE BROOK, THE MITRE HOTEL, AND FORT PITT.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, I think that most grown men who are remarkable in this respect, may, with greater propriety, be said not to have lost the faculty than to have acquired it; the rather, as I generally observe such men to retain a certain freshness, and gentleness, and capacity of being pleased, which are also an inheritance they have preserved from their childhood."--_David Copperfield._
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, I think that most grown men who are remarkable in this respect, may, with greater propriety, be said not to have lost the faculty than to have acquired it; the rather, as I generally observe such men to retain a certain freshness, and gentleness, and capacity of being pleased, which are also an inheritance they have preserved from their childhood."--_David Copperfield._
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Indeed, I think that most grown men who are remarkable in this respect, may, with greater propriety, be said not to have lost the faculty than to have acquired it; the rather, as I generally observe such men to retain a certain freshness, and gentleness, and capacity of being pleased, which are also an inheritance they have preserved from their childhood."--_David Copperfield._
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Indeed, I think that most grown men who are remarkable in this respect, may, with greater propriety, be said not to have lost the faculty than to have acquired it; the rather, as I generally observe such men to retain a certain freshness, and gentleness, and capacity of being pleased, which are also an inheritance they have preserved from their childhood."--_David Copperfield._
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The home of his infancy, to which his heart had yearned with an intensity of affection not to be described."--_The Pickwick Papers._ "I believe the power of observation in numbers of very young children to be quite wonderful for its closeness and accuracy.
precisely as stated
From this reading "The home of his infancy, to which his heart had yearned with an intensity of affection not to be described."--_The Pickwick Papers._ "I believe the power of observation in numbers of very young children to be quite wonderful for its closeness and accuracy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "The home of his infancy, to which his heart had yearned with an intensity of affection not to be described."--_The Pickwick Papers._ "I believe the power of observation in numbers of very young children to be quite wonderful for its closeness and accuracy.
which person or people
From this reading Indeed, I think that most grown men who are remarkable in this respect, may, with greater propriety, be said not to have lost the faculty than to have acquired it; the rather, as I generally observe such men to retain a certain freshness, and gentleness, and capacity of being pleased, which are also an inheritance they have preserved from their childhood."--_David Copperfield._
in the company of; together with
From this reading "The home of his infancy, to which his heart had yearned with an intensity of affection not to be described."--_The Pickwick Papers._ "I believe the power of observation in numbers of very young children to be quite wonderful for its closeness and accuracy.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading "The home of his infancy, to which his heart had yearned with an intensity of affection not to be described."--_The Pickwick Papers._ "I believe the power of observation in numbers of very young children to be quite wonderful for its closeness and accuracy.
yearnedverbUS /jɜːrnd/
past form of “yearn” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading "The home of his infancy, to which his heart had yearned with an intensity of affection not to be described."--_The Pickwick Papers._ "I believe the power of observation in numbers of very young children to be quite wonderful for its closeness and accuracy.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "The home of his infancy, to which his heart had yearned with an intensity of affection not to be described."--_The Pickwick Papers._ "I believe the power of observation in numbers of very young children to be quite wonderful for its closeness and accuracy.
