Chapter IV

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

From this reading On nearing the docks at Liverpool, not only all the passengers of the ship, but all the inhabitants of the hills and dales about, and the shores, were apprised of our approach to the harbour by the bellowing and howling of the grizlies, who were undoubtedly excited to this sort of _Te Deum_ for their safe deliverance and approach to _terra firma_, which they had got a sight (and probably a smell) of.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

later than; following

From this reading After the usual manner, the passengers were soon ashore, and our luggage examined, leaving freight and grizly bears on board, to be removed the next morning.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading On nearing the docks at Liverpool, not only all the passengers of the ship, but all the inhabitants of the hills and dales about, and the shores, were apprised of our approach to the harbour by the bellowing and howling of the grizlies, who were undoubtedly excited to this sort of _Te Deum_ for their safe deliverance and approach to _terra firma_, which they had got a sight (and probably a smell) of.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading From the moment of landing on the wharf to the Custom-house, and from that to the hotel where I took lodgings, I was obliged to "fend off," almost with foot and with fist, the ragamuffins who beset me on every side; and in front, in the rear, and on the right and the left, assailed me with importunities to be allowed to carry my luggage.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading From the moment of landing on the wharf to the Custom-house, and from that to the hotel where I took lodgings, I was obliged to "fend off," almost with foot and with fist, the ragamuffins who beset me on every side; and in front, in the rear, and on the right and the left, assailed me with importunities to be allowed to carry my luggage.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading The arrival of the Roscius on that occasion was of course a conspicuous one, and well announced; and we entered the dock amidst an unusual uproar and crowd of spectators.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

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

From this reading The arrival of the Roscius on that occasion was of course a conspicuous one, and well announced; and we entered the dock amidst an unusual uproar and crowd of spectators.

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

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading The arrival of the Roscius on that occasion was of course a conspicuous one, and well announced; and we entered the dock amidst an unusual uproar and crowd of spectators.

past form of “apprise” — inform (somebody) of something

From this reading On nearing the docks at Liverpool, not only all the passengers of the ship, but all the inhabitants of the hills and dales about, and the shores, were apprised of our approach to the harbour by the bellowing and howling of the grizlies, who were undoubtedly excited to this sort of _Te Deum_ for their safe deliverance and approach to _terra firma_, which they had got a sight (and probably a smell) of.

move towards

From this reading On nearing the docks at Liverpool, not only all the passengers of the ship, but all the inhabitants of the hills and dales about, and the shores, were apprised of our approach to the harbour by the bellowing and howling of the grizlies, who were undoubtedly excited to this sort of _Te Deum_ for their safe deliverance and approach to _terra firma_, which they had got a sight (and probably a smell) of.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

towards the shore from the water

From this reading After the usual manner, the passengers were soon ashore, and our luggage examined, leaving freight and grizly bears on board, to be removed the next morning.

past form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally

From this reading From the moment of landing on the wharf to the Custom-house, and from that to the hotel where I took lodgings, I was obliged to "fend off," almost with foot and with fist, the ragamuffins who beset me on every side; and in front, in the rear, and on the right and the left, assailed me with importunities to be allowed to carry my luggage.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

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

From this reading After the usual manner, the passengers were soon ashore, and our luggage examined, leaving freight and grizly bears on board, to be removed the next morning.

plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

plural of “beggar” — a pauper who lives by begging

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)

From this reading On nearing the docks at Liverpool, not only all the passengers of the ship, but all the inhabitants of the hills and dales about, and the shores, were apprised of our approach to the harbour by the bellowing and howling of the grizlies, who were undoubtedly excited to this sort of _Te Deum_ for their safe deliverance and approach to _terra firma_, which they had got a sight (and probably a smell) of.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading From the moment of landing on the wharf to the Custom-house, and from that to the hotel where I took lodgings, I was obliged to "fend off," almost with foot and with fist, the ragamuffins who beset me on every side; and in front, in the rear, and on the right and the left, assailed me with importunities to be allowed to carry my luggage.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading After the usual manner, the passengers were soon ashore, and our luggage examined, leaving freight and grizly bears on board, to be removed the next morning.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading On nearing the docks at Liverpool, not only all the passengers of the ship, but all the inhabitants of the hills and dales about, and the shores, were apprised of our approach to the harbour by the bellowing and howling of the grizlies, who were undoubtedly excited to this sort of _Te Deum_ for their safe deliverance and approach to _terra firma_, which they had got a sight (and probably a smell) of.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On nearing the docks at Liverpool, not only all the passengers of the ship, but all the inhabitants of the hills and dales about, and the shores, were apprised of our approach to the harbour by the bellowing and howling of the grizlies, who were undoubtedly excited to this sort of _Te Deum_ for their safe deliverance and approach to _terra firma_, which they had got a sight (and probably a smell) of.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading From the moment of landing on the wharf to the Custom-house, and from that to the hotel where I took lodgings, I was obliged to "fend off," almost with foot and with fist, the ragamuffins who beset me on every side; and in front, in the rear, and on the right and the left, assailed me with importunities to be allowed to carry my luggage.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

obvious to the eye or mind

From this reading The arrival of the Roscius on that occasion was of course a conspicuous one, and well announced; and we entered the dock amidst an unusual uproar and crowd of spectators.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The arrival of the Roscius on that occasion was of course a conspicuous one, and well announced; and we entered the dock amidst an unusual uproar and crowd of spectators.

plural of “crossing” — traveling across

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading The arrival of the Roscius on that occasion was of course a conspicuous one, and well announced; and we entered the dock amidst an unusual uproar and crowd of spectators.

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

From this reading From the moment of landing on the wharf to the Custom-house, and from that to the hotel where I took lodgings, I was obliged to "fend off," almost with foot and with fist, the ragamuffins who beset me on every side; and in front, in the rear, and on the right and the left, assailed me with importunities to be allowed to carry my luggage.

money collected under a tariff

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

plural of “dale” — an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading On nearing the docks at Liverpool, not only all the passengers of the ship, but all the inhabitants of the hills and dales about, and the shores, were apprised of our approach to the harbour by the bellowing and howling of the grizlies, who were undoubtedly excited to this sort of _Te Deum_ for their safe deliverance and approach to _terra firma_, which they had got a sight (and probably a smell) of.

(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

possessive form of “daniel” — (Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

recovery or preservation from loss or danger

From this reading On nearing the docks at Liverpool, not only all the passengers of the ship, but all the inhabitants of the hills and dales about, and the shores, were apprised of our approach to the harbour by the bellowing and howling of the grizlies, who were undoubtedly excited to this sort of _Te Deum_ for their safe deliverance and approach to _terra firma_, which they had got a sight (and probably a smell) of.

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

From this reading On nearing the docks at Liverpool, not only all the passengers of the ship, but all the inhabitants of the hills and dales about, and the shores, were apprised of our approach to the harbour by the bellowing and howling of the grizlies, who were undoubtedly excited to this sort of _Te Deum_ for their safe deliverance and approach to _terra firma_, which they had got a sight (and probably a smell) of.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial

From this reading The arrival of the Roscius on that occasion was of course a conspicuous one, and well announced; and we entered the dock amidst an unusual uproar and crowd of spectators.

plural of “dock” — an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading The arrival of the Roscius on that occasion was of course a conspicuous one, and well announced; and we entered the dock amidst an unusual uproar and crowd of spectators.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading From the moment of landing on the wharf to the Custom-house, and from that to the hotel where I took lodgings, I was obliged to "fend off," almost with foot and with fist, the ragamuffins who beset me on every side; and in front, in the rear, and on the right and the left, assailed me with importunities to be allowed to carry my luggage.

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

From this reading After the usual manner, the passengers were soon ashore, and our luggage examined, leaving freight and grizly bears on board, to be removed the next morning.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading On nearing the docks at Liverpool, not only all the passengers of the ship, but all the inhabitants of the hills and dales about, and the shores, were apprised of our approach to the harbour by the bellowing and howling of the grizlies, who were undoubtedly excited to this sort of _Te Deum_ for their safe deliverance and approach to _terra firma_, which they had got a sight (and probably a smell) of.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

try to manage without help

From this reading From the moment of landing on the wharf to the Custom-house, and from that to the hotel where I took lodgings, I was obliged to "fend off," almost with foot and with fist, the ragamuffins who beset me on every side; and in front, in the rear, and on the right and the left, assailed me with importunities to be allowed to carry my luggage.

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

From this reading On nearing the docks at Liverpool, not only all the passengers of the ship, but all the inhabitants of the hills and dales about, and the shores, were apprised of our approach to the harbour by the bellowing and howling of the grizlies, who were undoubtedly excited to this sort of _Te Deum_ for their safe deliverance and approach to _terra firma_, which they had got a sight (and probably a smell) of.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)

From this reading From the moment of landing on the wharf to the Custom-house, and from that to the hotel where I took lodgings, I was obliged to "fend off," almost with foot and with fist, the ragamuffins who beset me on every side; and in front, in the rear, and on the right and the left, assailed me with importunities to be allowed to carry my luggage.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading From the moment of landing on the wharf to the Custom-house, and from that to the hotel where I took lodgings, I was obliged to "fend off," almost with foot and with fist, the ragamuffins who beset me on every side; and in front, in the rear, and on the right and the left, assailed me with importunities to be allowed to carry my luggage.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading After the usual manner, the passengers were soon ashore, and our luggage examined, leaving freight and grizly bears on board, to be removed the next morning.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the moment of landing on the wharf to the Custom-house, and from that to the hotel where I took lodgings, I was obliged to "fend off," almost with foot and with fist, the ragamuffins who beset me on every side; and in front, in the rear, and on the right and the left, assailed me with importunities to be allowed to carry my luggage.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading From the moment of landing on the wharf to the Custom-house, and from that to the hotel where I took lodgings, I was obliged to "fend off," almost with foot and with fist, the ragamuffins who beset me on every side; and in front, in the rear, and on the right and the left, assailed me with importunities to be allowed to carry my luggage.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading On nearing the docks at Liverpool, not only all the passengers of the ship, but all the inhabitants of the hills and dales about, and the shores, were apprised of our approach to the harbour by the bellowing and howling of the grizlies, who were undoubtedly excited to this sort of _Te Deum_ for their safe deliverance and approach to _terra firma_, which they had got a sight (and probably a smell) of.

of or relating to or characteristic of Greece or the Greeks or the Greek language

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

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From this reading On nearing the docks at Liverpool, not only all the passengers of the ship, but all the inhabitants of the hills and dales about, and the shores, were apprised of our approach to the harbour by the bellowing and howling of the grizlies, who were undoubtedly excited to this sort of _Te Deum_ for their safe deliverance and approach to _terra firma_, which they had got a sight (and probably a smell) of.

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From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

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

From this reading On nearing the docks at Liverpool, not only all the passengers of the ship, but all the inhabitants of the hills and dales about, and the shores, were apprised of our approach to the harbour by the bellowing and howling of the grizlies, who were undoubtedly excited to this sort of _Te Deum_ for their safe deliverance and approach to _terra firma_, which they had got a sight (and probably a smell) of.

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading On nearing the docks at Liverpool, not only all the passengers of the ship, but all the inhabitants of the hills and dales about, and the shores, were apprised of our approach to the harbour by the bellowing and howling of the grizlies, who were undoubtedly excited to this sort of _Te Deum_ for their safe deliverance and approach to _terra firma_, which they had got a sight (and probably a smell) of.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading On nearing the docks at Liverpool, not only all the passengers of the ship, but all the inhabitants of the hills and dales about, and the shores, were apprised of our approach to the harbour by the bellowing and howling of the grizlies, who were undoubtedly excited to this sort of _Te Deum_ for their safe deliverance and approach to _terra firma_, which they had got a sight (and probably a smell) of.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

a long loud emotional utterance

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

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

From this reading From the moment of landing on the wharf to the Custom-house, and from that to the hotel where I took lodgings, I was obliged to "fend off," almost with foot and with fist, the ragamuffins who beset me on every side; and in front, in the rear, and on the right and the left, assailed me with importunities to be allowed to carry my luggage.

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From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

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From this reading From the moment of landing on the wharf to the Custom-house, and from that to the hotel where I took lodgings, I was obliged to "fend off," almost with foot and with fist, the ragamuffins who beset me on every side; and in front, in the rear, and on the right and the left, assailed me with importunities to be allowed to carry my luggage.

plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

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

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

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

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading On nearing the docks at Liverpool, not only all the passengers of the ship, but all the inhabitants of the hills and dales about, and the shores, were apprised of our approach to the harbour by the bellowing and howling of the grizlies, who were undoubtedly excited to this sort of _Te Deum_ for their safe deliverance and approach to _terra firma_, which they had got a sight (and probably a smell) of.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

the act of departing

From this reading After the usual manner, the passengers were soon ashore, and our luggage examined, leaving freight and grizly bears on board, to be removed the next morning.

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 From the moment of landing on the wharf to the Custom-house, and from that to the hotel where I took lodgings, I was obliged to "fend off," almost with foot and with fist, the ragamuffins who beset me on every side; and in front, in the rear, and on the right and the left, assailed me with importunities to be allowed to carry my luggage.

a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

temporary living quarters

From this reading From the moment of landing on the wharf to the Custom-house, and from that to the hotel where I took lodgings, I was obliged to "fend off," almost with foot and with fist, the ragamuffins who beset me on every side; and in front, in the rear, and on the right and the left, assailed me with importunities to be allowed to carry my luggage.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading After the usual manner, the passengers were soon ashore, and our luggage examined, leaving freight and grizly bears on board, to be removed the next morning.

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

From this reading From the moment of landing on the wharf to the Custom-house, and from that to the hotel where I took lodgings, I was obliged to "fend off," almost with foot and with fist, the ragamuffins who beset me on every side; and in front, in the rear, and on the right and the left, assailed me with importunities to be allowed to carry my luggage.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

a particular point in time

From this reading From the moment of landing on the wharf to the Custom-house, and from that to the hotel where I took lodgings, I was obliged to "fend off," almost with foot and with fist, the ragamuffins who beset me on every side; and in front, in the rear, and on the right and the left, assailed me with importunities to be allowed to carry my luggage.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading After the usual manner, the passengers were soon ashore, and our luggage examined, leaving freight and grizly bears on board, to be removed the next morning.

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading From the moment of landing on the wharf to the Custom-house, and from that to the hotel where I took lodgings, I was obliged to "fend off," almost with foot and with fist, the ragamuffins who beset me on every side; and in front, in the rear, and on the right and the left, assailed me with importunities to be allowed to carry my luggage.

-ing form of “near” — move towards

From this reading On nearing the docks at Liverpool, not only all the passengers of the ship, but all the inhabitants of the hills and dales about, and the shores, were apprised of our approach to the harbour by the bellowing and howling of the grizlies, who were undoubtedly excited to this sort of _Te Deum_ for their safe deliverance and approach to _terra firma_, which they had got a sight (and probably a smell) of.

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

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

immediately following in time or order

From this reading After the usual manner, the passengers were soon ashore, and our luggage examined, leaving freight and grizly bears on board, to be removed the next morning.

not any; not one

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading On nearing the docks at Liverpool, not only all the passengers of the ship, but all the inhabitants of the hills and dales about, and the shores, were apprised of our approach to the harbour by the bellowing and howling of the grizlies, who were undoubtedly excited to this sort of _Te Deum_ for their safe deliverance and approach to _terra firma_, which they had got a sight (and probably a smell) of.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading From the moment of landing on the wharf to the Custom-house, and from that to the hotel where I took lodgings, I was obliged to "fend off," almost with foot and with fist, the ragamuffins who beset me on every side; and in front, in the rear, and on the right and the left, assailed me with importunities to be allowed to carry my luggage.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading The arrival of the Roscius on that occasion was of course a conspicuous one, and well announced; and we entered the dock amidst an unusual uproar and crowd of spectators.

an event that happens

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

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

From this reading From the moment of landing on the wharf to the Custom-house, and from that to the hotel where I took lodgings, I was obliged to "fend off," almost with foot and with fist, the ragamuffins who beset me on every side; and in front, in the rear, and on the right and the left, assailed me with importunities to be allowed to carry my luggage.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On nearing the docks at Liverpool, not only all the passengers of the ship, but all the inhabitants of the hills and dales about, and the shores, were apprised of our approach to the harbour by the bellowing and howling of the grizlies, who were undoubtedly excited to this sort of _Te Deum_ for their safe deliverance and approach to _terra firma_, which they had got a sight (and probably a smell) of.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The arrival of the Roscius on that occasion was of course a conspicuous one, and well announced; and we entered the dock amidst an unusual uproar and crowd of spectators.

and nothing more

From this reading On nearing the docks at Liverpool, not only all the passengers of the ship, but all the inhabitants of the hills and dales about, and the shores, were apprised of our approach to the harbour by the bellowing and howling of the grizlies, who were undoubtedly excited to this sort of _Te Deum_ for their safe deliverance and approach to _terra firma_, which they had got a sight (and probably a smell) of.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading On nearing the docks at Liverpool, not only all the passengers of the ship, but all the inhabitants of the hills and dales about, and the shores, were apprised of our approach to the harbour by the bellowing and howling of the grizlies, who were undoubtedly excited to this sort of _Te Deum_ for their safe deliverance and approach to _terra firma_, which they had got a sight (and probably a smell) of.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading On nearing the docks at Liverpool, not only all the passengers of the ship, but all the inhabitants of the hills and dales about, and the shores, were apprised of our approach to the harbour by the bellowing and howling of the grizlies, who were undoubtedly excited to this sort of _Te Deum_ for their safe deliverance and approach to _terra firma_, which they had got a sight (and probably a smell) of.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

plural of “pig” — domestic swine

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading On nearing the docks at Liverpool, not only all the passengers of the ship, but all the inhabitants of the hills and dales about, and the shores, were apprised of our approach to the harbour by the bellowing and howling of the grizlies, who were undoubtedly excited to this sort of _Te Deum_ for their safe deliverance and approach to _terra firma_, which they had got a sight (and probably a smell) of.

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

From this reading From the moment of landing on the wharf to the Custom-house, and from that to the hotel where I took lodgings, I was obliged to "fend off," almost with foot and with fist, the ragamuffins who beset me on every side; and in front, in the rear, and on the right and the left, assailed me with importunities to be allowed to carry my luggage.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading From the moment of landing on the wharf to the Custom-house, and from that to the hotel where I took lodgings, I was obliged to "fend off," almost with foot and with fist, the ragamuffins who beset me on every side; and in front, in the rear, and on the right and the left, assailed me with importunities to be allowed to carry my luggage.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading After the usual manner, the passengers were soon ashore, and our luggage examined, leaving freight and grizly bears on board, to be removed the next morning.

plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

possessing material wealth

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

precisely, exactly

From this reading From the moment of landing on the wharf to the Custom-house, and from that to the hotel where I took lodgings, I was obliged to "fend off," almost with foot and with fist, the ragamuffins who beset me on every side; and in front, in the rear, and on the right and the left, assailed me with importunities to be allowed to carry my luggage.

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From this reading The arrival of the Roscius on that occasion was of course a conspicuous one, and well announced; and we entered the dock amidst an unusual uproar and crowd of spectators.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading On nearing the docks at Liverpool, not only all the passengers of the ship, but all the inhabitants of the hills and dales about, and the shores, were apprised of our approach to the harbour by the bellowing and howling of the grizlies, who were undoubtedly excited to this sort of _Te Deum_ for their safe deliverance and approach to _terra firma_, which they had got a sight (and probably a smell) of.

witty remark

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

disorderly fighting

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

transport commercially

From this reading On nearing the docks at Liverpool, not only all the passengers of the ship, but all the inhabitants of the hills and dales about, and the shores, were apprised of our approach to the harbour by the bellowing and howling of the grizlies, who were undoubtedly excited to this sort of _Te Deum_ for their safe deliverance and approach to _terra firma_, which they had got a sight (and probably a smell) of.

plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading On nearing the docks at Liverpool, not only all the passengers of the ship, but all the inhabitants of the hills and dales about, and the shores, were apprised of our approach to the harbour by the bellowing and howling of the grizlies, who were undoubtedly excited to this sort of _Te Deum_ for their safe deliverance and approach to _terra firma_, which they had got a sight (and probably a smell) of.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading From the moment of landing on the wharf to the Custom-house, and from that to the hotel where I took lodgings, I was obliged to "fend off," almost with foot and with fist, the ragamuffins who beset me on every side; and in front, in the rear, and on the right and the left, assailed me with importunities to be allowed to carry my luggage.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading On nearing the docks at Liverpool, not only all the passengers of the ship, but all the inhabitants of the hills and dales about, and the shores, were apprised of our approach to the harbour by the bellowing and howling of the grizlies, who were undoubtedly excited to this sort of _Te Deum_ for their safe deliverance and approach to _terra firma_, which they had got a sight (and probably a smell) of.

the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading On nearing the docks at Liverpool, not only all the passengers of the ship, but all the inhabitants of the hills and dales about, and the shores, were apprised of our approach to the harbour by the bellowing and howling of the grizlies, who were undoubtedly excited to this sort of _Te Deum_ for their safe deliverance and approach to _terra firma_, which they had got a sight (and probably a smell) of.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

in the near future

From this reading After the usual manner, the passengers were soon ashore, and our luggage examined, leaving freight and grizly bears on board, to be removed the next morning.

a black colloidal substance consisting wholly or principally of amorphous carbon and used to make pigments and ink

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading On nearing the docks at Liverpool, not only all the passengers of the ship, but all the inhabitants of the hills and dales about, and the shores, were apprised of our approach to the harbour by the bellowing and howling of the grizlies, who were undoubtedly excited to this sort of _Te Deum_ for their safe deliverance and approach to _terra firma_, which they had got a sight (and probably a smell) of.

plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading The arrival of the Roscius on that occasion was of course a conspicuous one, and well announced; and we entered the dock amidst an unusual uproar and crowd of spectators.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

a brittle silver-white metalloid element that is related to selenium and sulfur; it is used in alloys and as a semiconductor; occurs mainly as tellurides in ores of copper and nickel and silver and gold

From this reading On nearing the docks at Liverpool, not only all the passengers of the ship, but all the inhabitants of the hills and dales about, and the shores, were apprised of our approach to the harbour by the bellowing and howling of the grizlies, who were undoubtedly excited to this sort of _Te Deum_ for their safe deliverance and approach to _terra firma_, which they had got a sight (and probably a smell) of.

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

From this reading On nearing the docks at Liverpool, not only all the passengers of the ship, but all the inhabitants of the hills and dales about, and the shores, were apprised of our approach to the harbour by the bellowing and howling of the grizlies, who were undoubtedly excited to this sort of _Te Deum_ for their safe deliverance and approach to _terra firma_, which they had got a sight (and probably a smell) of.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The arrival of the Roscius on that occasion was of course a conspicuous one, and well announced; and we entered the dock amidst an unusual uproar and crowd of spectators.

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

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On nearing the docks at Liverpool, not only all the passengers of the ship, but all the inhabitants of the hills and dales about, and the shores, were apprised of our approach to the harbour by the bellowing and howling of the grizlies, who were undoubtedly excited to this sort of _Te Deum_ for their safe deliverance and approach to _terra firma_, which they had got a sight (and probably a smell) of.

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

From this reading On nearing the docks at Liverpool, not only all the passengers of the ship, but all the inhabitants of the hills and dales about, and the shores, were apprised of our approach to the harbour by the bellowing and howling of the grizlies, who were undoubtedly excited to this sort of _Te Deum_ for their safe deliverance and approach to _terra firma_, which they had got a sight (and probably a smell) of.

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

From this reading On nearing the docks at Liverpool, not only all the passengers of the ship, but all the inhabitants of the hills and dales about, and the shores, were apprised of our approach to the harbour by the bellowing and howling of the grizlies, who were undoubtedly excited to this sort of _Te Deum_ for their safe deliverance and approach to _terra firma_, which they had got a sight (and probably a smell) of.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

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

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading From the moment of landing on the wharf to the Custom-house, and from that to the hotel where I took lodgings, I was obliged to "fend off," almost with foot and with fist, the ragamuffins who beset me on every side; and in front, in the rear, and on the right and the left, assailed me with importunities to be allowed to carry my luggage.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

move through by or as by digging

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

without doubt; certainly

From this reading On nearing the docks at Liverpool, not only all the passengers of the ship, but all the inhabitants of the hills and dales about, and the shores, were apprised of our approach to the harbour by the bellowing and howling of the grizlies, who were undoubtedly excited to this sort of _Te Deum_ for their safe deliverance and approach to _terra firma_, which they had got a sight (and probably a smell) of.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading The arrival of the Roscius on that occasion was of course a conspicuous one, and well announced; and we entered the dock amidst an unusual uproar and crowd of spectators.

a state of commotion and noise and confusion

From this reading The arrival of the Roscius on that occasion was of course a conspicuous one, and well announced; and we entered the dock amidst an unusual uproar and crowd of spectators.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading After the usual manner, the passengers were soon ashore, and our luggage examined, leaving freight and grizly bears on board, to be removed the next morning.

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

From this reading The arrival of the Roscius on that occasion was of course a conspicuous one, and well announced; and we entered the dock amidst an unusual uproar and crowd of spectators.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The arrival of the Roscius on that occasion was of course a conspicuous one, and well announced; and we entered the dock amidst an unusual uproar and crowd of spectators.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The arrival of the Roscius on that occasion was of course a conspicuous one, and well announced; and we entered the dock amidst an unusual uproar and crowd of spectators.

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

From this reading On nearing the docks at Liverpool, not only all the passengers of the ship, but all the inhabitants of the hills and dales about, and the shores, were apprised of our approach to the harbour by the bellowing and howling of the grizlies, who were undoubtedly excited to this sort of _Te Deum_ for their safe deliverance and approach to _terra firma_, which they had got a sight (and probably a smell) of.

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading From the moment of landing on the wharf to the Custom-house, and from that to the hotel where I took lodgings, I was obliged to "fend off," almost with foot and with fist, the ragamuffins who beset me on every side; and in front, in the rear, and on the right and the left, assailed me with importunities to be allowed to carry my luggage.

in or at the place that

From this reading From the moment of landing on the wharf to the Custom-house, and from that to the hotel where I took lodgings, I was obliged to "fend off," almost with foot and with fist, the ragamuffins who beset me on every side; and in front, in the rear, and on the right and the left, assailed me with importunities to be allowed to carry my luggage.

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

From this reading On nearing the docks at Liverpool, not only all the passengers of the ship, but all the inhabitants of the hills and dales about, and the shores, were apprised of our approach to the harbour by the bellowing and howling of the grizlies, who were undoubtedly excited to this sort of _Te Deum_ for their safe deliverance and approach to _terra firma_, which they had got a sight (and probably a smell) of.

which person or people

From this reading On nearing the docks at Liverpool, not only all the passengers of the ship, but all the inhabitants of the hills and dales about, and the shores, were apprised of our approach to the harbour by the bellowing and howling of the grizlies, who were undoubtedly excited to this sort of _Te Deum_ for their safe deliverance and approach to _terra firma_, which they had got a sight (and probably a smell) of.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Howling of the grizly Bears--Alarm and excitement about the docks--Scuffle for luggage--Scene at the Grecian Hotel--Landing the grizly Bears--Author's journey to London--Ibbotson's Hotel--First sally into the streets--First impressions of London--Adventure in the fog and mud--Amusing occurrence in the street--Beggars at the crossings of the streets--Ingenious mode of begging--Rich shops--No pigs in the streets--Soot and smoke of London--Author returns to Liverpool--Daniel's trouble with the Bears--Passing the Indian Collection and grizly Bears through the Customs--Arrival in London with Collection and Bears--Daniel in difficulty--Howling of Bears passing through the Tunnel--The "King of New York," and "King Jefferson."