Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Time passed on, marked by no very important incident, while I made acquaintance with manners and with men around me, neither one nor the other worth further description.

later than; following

From this reading Eveena, after examining with as much attention as was due to the trouble I took to explain it, the construction of the carriage, concentrated her interest and observation upon the balloon, the sight of which evidently impressed her.

plural of “alarm” — fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading Nothing occurred to confirm the alarms Davilo constantly repeated.

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

From this reading Time passed on, marked by no very important incident, while I made acquaintance with manners and with men around me, neither one nor the other worth further description.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Time passed on, marked by no very important incident, while I made acquaintance with manners and with men around me, neither one nor the other worth further description.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

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

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

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

From this reading Eveena, after examining with as much attention as was due to the trouble I took to explain it, the construction of the carriage, concentrated her interest and observation upon the balloon, the sight of which evidently impressed her.

large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both vehicles enlisted the interest and curiosity of Eunané and her companions.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Time passed on, marked by no very important incident, while I made acquaintance with manners and with men around me, neither one nor the other worth further description.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Both vehicles enlisted the interest and curiosity of Eunané and her companions.

gathered together or made less diffuse

From this reading Eveena, after examining with as much attention as was due to the trouble I took to explain it, the construction of the carriage, concentrated her interest and observation upon the balloon, the sight of which evidently impressed her.

establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

From this reading Nothing occurred to confirm the alarms Davilo constantly repeated.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Nothing occurred to confirm the alarms Davilo constantly repeated.

the act of constructing something

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

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

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading Both vehicles enlisted the interest and curiosity of Eunané and her companions.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

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

From this reading Nothing occurred to confirm the alarms Davilo constantly repeated.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Time passed on, marked by no very important incident, while I made acquaintance with manners and with men around me, neither one nor the other worth further description.

stubbornly unyielding

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading Eveena, after examining with as much attention as was due to the trouble I took to explain it, the construction of the carriage, concentrated her interest and observation upon the balloon, the sight of which evidently impressed her.

being one more than seven

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

past form of “enlist” — join the military

From this reading Both vehicles enlisted the interest and curiosity of Eunané and her companions.

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

From this reading Both vehicles enlisted the interest and curiosity of Eunané and her companions.

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

From this reading Eveena, after examining with as much attention as was due to the trouble I took to explain it, the construction of the carriage, concentrated her interest and observation upon the balloon, the sight of which evidently impressed her.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

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

From this reading Eveena, after examining with as much attention as was due to the trouble I took to explain it, the construction of the carriage, concentrated her interest and observation upon the balloon, the sight of which evidently impressed her.

-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading Eveena, after examining with as much attention as was due to the trouble I took to explain it, the construction of the carriage, concentrated her interest and observation upon the balloon, the sight of which evidently impressed her.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Eveena, after examining with as much attention as was due to the trouble I took to explain it, the construction of the carriage, concentrated her interest and observation upon the balloon, the sight of which evidently impressed her.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Time passed on, marked by no very important incident, while I made acquaintance with manners and with men around me, neither one nor the other worth further description.

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

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

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

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

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

From this reading Both vehicles enlisted the interest and curiosity of Eunané and her companions.

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

From this reading Time passed on, marked by no very important incident, while I made acquaintance with manners and with men around me, neither one nor the other worth further description.

of great significance or value

From this reading Time passed on, marked by no very important incident, while I made acquaintance with manners and with men around me, neither one nor the other worth further description.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading Eveena, after examining with as much attention as was due to the trouble I took to explain it, the construction of the carriage, concentrated her interest and observation upon the balloon, the sight of which evidently impressed her.

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

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

a single distinct event

From this reading Time passed on, marked by no very important incident, while I made acquaintance with manners and with men around me, neither one nor the other worth further description.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Both vehicles enlisted the interest and curiosity of Eunané and her companions.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Eveena, after examining with as much attention as was due to the trouble I took to explain it, the construction of the carriage, concentrated her interest and observation upon the balloon, the sight of which evidently impressed her.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

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

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Time passed on, marked by no very important incident, while I made acquaintance with manners and with men around me, neither one nor the other worth further description.

social deportment

From this reading Time passed on, marked by no very important incident, while I made acquaintance with manners and with men around me, neither one nor the other worth further description.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Time passed on, marked by no very important incident, while I made acquaintance with manners and with men around me, neither one nor the other worth further description.

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

From this reading Time passed on, marked by no very important incident, while I made acquaintance with manners and with men around me, neither one nor the other worth further description.

the force of workers available

From this reading Time passed on, marked by no very important incident, while I made acquaintance with manners and with men around me, neither one nor the other worth further description.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Eveena, after examining with as much attention as was due to the trouble I took to explain it, the construction of the carriage, concentrated her interest and observation upon the balloon, the sight of which evidently impressed her.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Time passed on, marked by no very important incident, while I made acquaintance with manners and with men around me, neither one nor the other worth further description.

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

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

not any; not one

From this reading Time passed on, marked by no very important incident, while I made acquaintance with manners and with men around me, neither one nor the other worth further description.

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

From this reading Time passed on, marked by no very important incident, while I made acquaintance with manners and with men around me, neither one nor the other worth further description.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Nothing occurred to confirm the alarms Davilo constantly repeated.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading Eveena, after examining with as much attention as was due to the trouble I took to explain it, the construction of the carriage, concentrated her interest and observation upon the balloon, the sight of which evidently impressed her.

occurring from time to time

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Nothing occurred to confirm the alarms Davilo constantly repeated.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Time passed on, marked by no very important incident, while I made acquaintance with manners and with men around me, neither one nor the other worth further description.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Time passed on, marked by no very important incident, while I made acquaintance with manners and with men around me, neither one nor the other worth further description.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Time passed on, marked by no very important incident, while I made acquaintance with manners and with men around me, neither one nor the other worth further description.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Time passed on, marked by no very important incident, while I made acquaintance with manners and with men around me, neither one nor the other worth further description.

plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

get by special effort

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

recurring again and again

From this reading Nothing occurred to confirm the alarms Davilo constantly repeated.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Eveena, after examining with as much attention as was due to the trouble I took to explain it, the construction of the carriage, concentrated her interest and observation upon the balloon, the sight of which evidently impressed her.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

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

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

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

From this reading Time passed on, marked by no very important incident, while I made acquaintance with manners and with men around me, neither one nor the other worth further description.

accumulating and becoming more intense

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

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

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Time passed on, marked by no very important incident, while I made acquaintance with manners and with men around me, neither one nor the other worth further description.

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

From this reading Nothing occurred to confirm the alarms Davilo constantly repeated.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Eveena, after examining with as much attention as was due to the trouble I took to explain it, the construction of the carriage, concentrated her interest and observation upon the balloon, the sight of which evidently impressed her.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Eveena, after examining with as much attention as was due to the trouble I took to explain it, the construction of the carriage, concentrated her interest and observation upon the balloon, the sight of which evidently impressed her.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Eveena, after examining with as much attention as was due to the trouble I took to explain it, the construction of the carriage, concentrated her interest and observation upon the balloon, the sight of which evidently impressed her.

with great urgency

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

the act of using

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

plural of “vehicle” — a conveyance that transports people or objects

From this reading Both vehicles enlisted the interest and curiosity of Eunané and her companions.

precisely as stated

From this reading Time passed on, marked by no very important incident, while I made acquaintance with manners and with men around me, neither one nor the other worth further description.

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

From this reading Eveena, after examining with as much attention as was due to the trouble I took to explain it, the construction of the carriage, concentrated her interest and observation upon the balloon, the sight of which evidently impressed her.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

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

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

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

From this reading I called the ladies one day into the outer grounds to see a new carriage, capable, according to its arrangement, of containing from two to eight persons, and a balloon of great size and new construction which Davilo had urgently counselled me to procure, as capable of sudden use in some of those daily thickening perils, of which I could see no other sign than occasional evidence that my steps were watched and dogged.

during the time that

From this reading Time passed on, marked by no very important incident, while I made acquaintance with manners and with men around me, neither one nor the other worth further description.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Time passed on, marked by no very important incident, while I made acquaintance with manners and with men around me, neither one nor the other worth further description.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading Time passed on, marked by no very important incident, while I made acquaintance with manners and with men around me, neither one nor the other worth further description.