Chapter V

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

From this reading Letters of introduction--Driving a friend's horse and chaise--Amusing accidents--English driving--"Turn to the _right_, as the law directs"--A turn to the _left_--A fresh difficulty--Egyptian Hall--Lease for three years--Arrangement of collection--Bears sold and removed to Regent's Park Zoological Gardens--Their fates.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

(used of texts) shortened by condensing or rewriting

From this reading His footman, who accompanied me, relieved me from all anxiety about the horse, which was a noble animal; and my long errands through the mud were most delightfully abridged.

plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading Letters of introduction--Driving a friend's horse and chaise--Amusing accidents--English driving--"Turn to the _right_, as the law directs"--A turn to the _left_--A fresh difficulty--Egyptian Hall--Lease for three years--Arrangement of collection--Bears sold and removed to Regent's Park Zoological Gardens--Their fates.

having companions or an escort

From this reading His footman, who accompanied me, relieved me from all anxiety about the horse, which was a noble animal; and my long errands through the mud were most delightfully abridged.

(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 Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading Letters of introduction--Driving a friend's horse and chaise--Amusing accidents--English driving--"Turn to the _right_, as the law directs"--A turn to the _left_--A fresh difficulty--Egyptian Hall--Lease for three years--Arrangement of collection--Bears sold and removed to Regent's Park Zoological Gardens--Their fates.

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

From this reading Letters of introduction--Driving a friend's horse and chaise--Amusing accidents--English driving--"Turn to the _right_, as the law directs"--A turn to the _left_--A fresh difficulty--Egyptian Hall--Lease for three years--Arrangement of collection--Bears sold and removed to Regent's Park Zoological Gardens--Their fates.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading His footman, who accompanied me, relieved me from all anxiety about the horse, which was a noble animal; and my long errands through the mud were most delightfully abridged.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading His footman, who accompanied me, relieved me from all anxiety about the horse, which was a noble animal; and my long errands through the mud were most delightfully abridged.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading Letters of introduction--Driving a friend's horse and chaise--Amusing accidents--English driving--"Turn to the _right_, as the law directs"--A turn to the _left_--A fresh difficulty--Egyptian Hall--Lease for three years--Arrangement of collection--Bears sold and removed to Regent's Park Zoological Gardens--Their fates.

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

From this reading Letters of introduction--Driving a friend's horse and chaise--Amusing accidents--English driving--"Turn to the _right_, as the law directs"--A turn to the _left_--A fresh difficulty--Egyptian Hall--Lease for three years--Arrangement of collection--Bears sold and removed to Regent's Park Zoological Gardens--Their fates.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

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

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

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

From this reading Letters of introduction--Driving a friend's horse and chaise--Amusing accidents--English driving--"Turn to the _right_, as the law directs"--A turn to the _left_--A fresh difficulty--Egyptian Hall--Lease for three years--Arrangement of collection--Bears sold and removed to Regent's Park Zoological Gardens--Their fates.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading As the fatalities of life seem to bring us more or less trouble in every step we take in it, I had mine, even in this new and independent arrangement.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This was the kindest thing that he could have done for me, and I shall never forget the obligation he laid me under by doing so.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

a long chair; for reclining

From this reading Letters of introduction--Driving a friend's horse and chaise--Amusing accidents--English driving--"Turn to the _right_, as the law directs"--A turn to the _left_--A fresh difficulty--Egyptian Hall--Lease for three years--Arrangement of collection--Bears sold and removed to Regent's Park Zoological Gardens--Their fates.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading Letters of introduction--Driving a friend's horse and chaise--Amusing accidents--English driving--"Turn to the _right_, as the law directs"--A turn to the _left_--A fresh difficulty--Egyptian Hall--Lease for three years--Arrangement of collection--Bears sold and removed to Regent's Park Zoological Gardens--Their fates.

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

From this reading This was the kindest thing that he could have done for me, and I shall never forget the obligation he laid me under by doing so.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

in a delightful manner

From this reading His footman, who accompanied me, relieved me from all anxiety about the horse, which was a noble animal; and my long errands through the mud were most delightfully abridged.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Letters of introduction--Driving a friend's horse and chaise--Amusing accidents--English driving--"Turn to the _right_, as the law directs"--A turn to the _left_--A fresh difficulty--Egyptian Hall--Lease for three years--Arrangement of collection--Bears sold and removed to Regent's Park Zoological Gardens--Their fates.

third-person singular of “direct” — command with authority

From this reading Letters of introduction--Driving a friend's horse and chaise--Amusing accidents--English driving--"Turn to the _right_, as the law directs"--A turn to the _left_--A fresh difficulty--Egyptian Hall--Lease for three years--Arrangement of collection--Bears sold and removed to Regent's Park Zoological Gardens--Their fates.

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From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading This was the kindest thing that he could have done for me, and I shall never forget the obligation he laid me under by doing so.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading This was the kindest thing that he could have done for me, and I shall never forget the obligation he laid me under by doing so.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading Letters of introduction--Driving a friend's horse and chaise--Amusing accidents--English driving--"Turn to the _right_, as the law directs"--A turn to the _left_--A fresh difficulty--Egyptian Hall--Lease for three years--Arrangement of collection--Bears sold and removed to Regent's Park Zoological Gardens--Their fates.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

a native or inhabitant of Egypt

From this reading Letters of introduction--Driving a friend's horse and chaise--Amusing accidents--English driving--"Turn to the _right_, as the law directs"--A turn to the _left_--A fresh difficulty--Egyptian Hall--Lease for three years--Arrangement of collection--Bears sold and removed to Regent's Park Zoological Gardens--Their fates.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Letters of introduction--Driving a friend's horse and chaise--Amusing accidents--English driving--"Turn to the _right_, as the law directs"--A turn to the _left_--A fresh difficulty--Egyptian Hall--Lease for three years--Arrangement of collection--Bears sold and removed to Regent's Park Zoological Gardens--Their fates.

plural of “errand” — a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading His footman, who accompanied me, relieved me from all anxiety about the horse, which was a noble animal; and my long errands through the mud were most delightfully abridged.

divisible by two

From this reading As the fatalities of life seem to bring us more or less trouble in every step we take in it, I had mine, even in this new and independent arrangement.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading As the fatalities of life seem to bring us more or less trouble in every step we take in it, I had mine, even in this new and independent arrangement.

plural of “fatality” — a death resulting from an accident or a disaster

From this reading As the fatalities of life seem to bring us more or less trouble in every step we take in it, I had mine, even in this new and independent arrangement.

plural of “fate” — an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Letters of introduction--Driving a friend's horse and chaise--Amusing accidents--English driving--"Turn to the _right_, as the law directs"--A turn to the _left_--A fresh difficulty--Egyptian Hall--Lease for three years--Arrangement of collection--Bears sold and removed to Regent's Park Zoological Gardens--Their fates.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores

From this reading His footman, who accompanied me, relieved me from all anxiety about the horse, which was a noble animal; and my long errands through the mud were most delightfully abridged.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Letters of introduction--Driving a friend's horse and chaise--Amusing accidents--English driving--"Turn to the _right_, as the law directs"--A turn to the _left_--A fresh difficulty--Egyptian Hall--Lease for three years--Arrangement of collection--Bears sold and removed to Regent's Park Zoological Gardens--Their fates.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading This was the kindest thing that he could have done for me, and I shall never forget the obligation he laid me under by doing so.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Letters of introduction--Driving a friend's horse and chaise--Amusing accidents--English driving--"Turn to the _right_, as the law directs"--A turn to the _left_--A fresh difficulty--Egyptian Hall--Lease for three years--Arrangement of collection--Bears sold and removed to Regent's Park Zoological Gardens--Their fates.

possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Letters of introduction--Driving a friend's horse and chaise--Amusing accidents--English driving--"Turn to the _right_, as the law directs"--A turn to the _left_--A fresh difficulty--Egyptian Hall--Lease for three years--Arrangement of collection--Bears sold and removed to Regent's Park Zoological Gardens--Their fates.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His footman, who accompanied me, relieved me from all anxiety about the horse, which was a noble animal; and my long errands through the mud were most delightfully abridged.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Letters of introduction--Driving a friend's horse and chaise--Amusing accidents--English driving--"Turn to the _right_, as the law directs"--A turn to the _left_--A fresh difficulty--Egyptian Hall--Lease for three years--Arrangement of collection--Bears sold and removed to Regent's Park Zoological Gardens--Their fates.

a man of refinement

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

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

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Letters of introduction--Driving a friend's horse and chaise--Amusing accidents--English driving--"Turn to the _right_, as the law directs"--A turn to the _left_--A fresh difficulty--Egyptian Hall--Lease for three years--Arrangement of collection--Bears sold and removed to Regent's Park Zoological Gardens--Their fates.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading This was the kindest thing that he could have done for me, and I shall never forget the obligation he laid me under by doing so.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

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

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

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

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Letters of introduction--Driving a friend's horse and chaise--Amusing accidents--English driving--"Turn to the _right_, as the law directs"--A turn to the _left_--A fresh difficulty--Egyptian Hall--Lease for three years--Arrangement of collection--Bears sold and removed to Regent's Park Zoological Gardens--Their fates.

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

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

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

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

free from external control and constraint

From this reading As the fatalities of life seem to bring us more or less trouble in every step we take in it, I had mine, even in this new and independent arrangement.

be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading Letters of introduction--Driving a friend's horse and chaise--Amusing accidents--English driving--"Turn to the _right_, as the law directs"--A turn to the _left_--A fresh difficulty--Egyptian Hall--Lease for three years--Arrangement of collection--Bears sold and removed to Regent's Park Zoological Gardens--Their fates.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As the fatalities of life seem to bring us more or less trouble in every step we take in it, I had mine, even in this new and independent arrangement.

superlative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading This was the kindest thing that he could have done for me, and I shall never forget the obligation he laid me under by doing so.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

set down according to a plan

From this reading This was the kindest thing that he could have done for me, and I shall never forget the obligation he laid me under by doing so.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading Letters of introduction--Driving a friend's horse and chaise--Amusing accidents--English driving--"Turn to the _right_, as the law directs"--A turn to the _left_--A fresh difficulty--Egyptian Hall--Lease for three years--Arrangement of collection--Bears sold and removed to Regent's Park Zoological Gardens--Their fates.

property that is leased or rented out or let

From this reading Letters of introduction--Driving a friend's horse and chaise--Amusing accidents--English driving--"Turn to the _right_, as the law directs"--A turn to the _left_--A fresh difficulty--Egyptian Hall--Lease for three years--Arrangement of collection--Bears sold and removed to Regent's Park Zoological Gardens--Their fates.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

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 Letters of introduction--Driving a friend's horse and chaise--Amusing accidents--English driving--"Turn to the _right_, as the law directs"--A turn to the _left_--A fresh difficulty--Egyptian Hall--Lease for three years--Arrangement of collection--Bears sold and removed to Regent's Park Zoological Gardens--Their fates.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading As the fatalities of life seem to bring us more or less trouble in every step we take in it, I had mine, even in this new and independent arrangement.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

the literary culture

From this reading Letters of introduction--Driving a friend's horse and chaise--Amusing accidents--English driving--"Turn to the _right_, as the law directs"--A turn to the _left_--A fresh difficulty--Egyptian Hall--Lease for three years--Arrangement of collection--Bears sold and removed to Regent's Park Zoological Gardens--Their fates.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading As the fatalities of life seem to bring us more or less trouble in every step we take in it, I had mine, even in this new and independent arrangement.

the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting)

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

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

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading His footman, who accompanied me, relieved me from all anxiety about the horse, which was a noble animal; and my long errands through the mud were most delightfully abridged.

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

From this reading This was the kindest thing that he could have done for me, and I shall never forget the obligation he laid me under by doing so.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading As the fatalities of life seem to bring us more or less trouble in every step we take in it, I had mine, even in this new and independent arrangement.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading As the fatalities of life seem to bring us more or less trouble in every step we take in it, I had mine, even in this new and independent arrangement.

used to form the superlative

From this reading His footman, who accompanied me, relieved me from all anxiety about the horse, which was a noble animal; and my long errands through the mud were most delightfully abridged.

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading His footman, who accompanied me, relieved me from all anxiety about the horse, which was a noble animal; and my long errands through the mud were most delightfully abridged.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading This was the kindest thing that he could have done for me, and I shall never forget the obligation he laid me under by doing so.

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

From this reading As the fatalities of life seem to bring us more or less trouble in every step we take in it, I had mine, even in this new and independent arrangement.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

impressive in appearance

From this reading His footman, who accompanied me, relieved me from all anxiety about the horse, which was a noble animal; and my long errands through the mud were most delightfully abridged.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading This was the kindest thing that he could have done for me, and I shall never forget the obligation he laid me under by doing so.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Letters of introduction--Driving a friend's horse and chaise--Amusing accidents--English driving--"Turn to the _right_, as the law directs"--A turn to the _left_--A fresh difficulty--Egyptian Hall--Lease for three years--Arrangement of collection--Bears sold and removed to Regent's Park Zoological Gardens--Their fates.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading Letters of introduction--Driving a friend's horse and chaise--Amusing accidents--English driving--"Turn to the _right_, as the law directs"--A turn to the _left_--A fresh difficulty--Egyptian Hall--Lease for three years--Arrangement of collection--Bears sold and removed to Regent's Park Zoological Gardens--Their fates.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

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From this reading Letters of introduction--Driving a friend's horse and chaise--Amusing accidents--English driving--"Turn to the _right_, as the law directs"--A turn to the _left_--A fresh difficulty--Egyptian Hall--Lease for three years--Arrangement of collection--Bears sold and removed to Regent's Park Zoological Gardens--Their fates.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading His footman, who accompanied me, relieved me from all anxiety about the horse, which was a noble animal; and my long errands through the mud were most delightfully abridged.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading Letters of introduction--Driving a friend's horse and chaise--Amusing accidents--English driving--"Turn to the _right_, as the law directs"--A turn to the _left_--A fresh difficulty--Egyptian Hall--Lease for three years--Arrangement of collection--Bears sold and removed to Regent's Park Zoological Gardens--Their fates.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Letters of introduction--Driving a friend's horse and chaise--Amusing accidents--English driving--"Turn to the _right_, as the law directs"--A turn to the _left_--A fresh difficulty--Egyptian Hall--Lease for three years--Arrangement of collection--Bears sold and removed to Regent's Park Zoological Gardens--Their fates.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading As the fatalities of life seem to bring us more or less trouble in every step we take in it, I had mine, even in this new and independent arrangement.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading This was the kindest thing that he could have done for me, and I shall never forget the obligation he laid me under by doing so.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This was the kindest thing that he could have done for me, and I shall never forget the obligation he laid me under by doing so.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading Letters of introduction--Driving a friend's horse and chaise--Amusing accidents--English driving--"Turn to the _right_, as the law directs"--A turn to the _left_--A fresh difficulty--Egyptian Hall--Lease for three years--Arrangement of collection--Bears sold and removed to Regent's Park Zoological Gardens--Their fates.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading As the fatalities of life seem to bring us more or less trouble in every step we take in it, I had mine, even in this new and independent arrangement.

carry out

From this reading As the fatalities of life seem to bring us more or less trouble in every step we take in it, I had mine, even in this new and independent arrangement.

a place where something ends or is complete

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This was the kindest thing that he could have done for me, and I shall never forget the obligation he laid me under by doing so.

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

From this reading Letters of introduction--Driving a friend's horse and chaise--Amusing accidents--English driving--"Turn to the _right_, as the law directs"--A turn to the _left_--A fresh difficulty--Egyptian Hall--Lease for three years--Arrangement of collection--Bears sold and removed to Regent's Park Zoological Gardens--Their fates.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Letters of introduction--Driving a friend's horse and chaise--Amusing accidents--English driving--"Turn to the _right_, as the law directs"--A turn to the _left_--A fresh difficulty--Egyptian Hall--Lease for three years--Arrangement of collection--Bears sold and removed to Regent's Park Zoological Gardens--Their fates.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

a special situation

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

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

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

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

From this reading Letters of introduction--Driving a friend's horse and chaise--Amusing accidents--English driving--"Turn to the _right_, as the law directs"--A turn to the _left_--A fresh difficulty--Egyptian Hall--Lease for three years--Arrangement of collection--Bears sold and removed to Regent's Park Zoological Gardens--Their fates.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

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

From this reading Letters of introduction--Driving a friend's horse and chaise--Amusing accidents--English driving--"Turn to the _right_, as the law directs"--A turn to the _left_--A fresh difficulty--Egyptian Hall--Lease for three years--Arrangement of collection--Bears sold and removed to Regent's Park Zoological Gardens--Their fates.

a source of difficulty

From this reading As the fatalities of life seem to bring us more or less trouble in every step we take in it, I had mine, even in this new and independent arrangement.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Letters of introduction--Driving a friend's horse and chaise--Amusing accidents--English driving--"Turn to the _right_, as the law directs"--A turn to the _left_--A fresh difficulty--Egyptian Hall--Lease for three years--Arrangement of collection--Bears sold and removed to Regent's Park Zoological Gardens--Their fates.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading This was the kindest thing that he could have done for me, and I shall never forget the obligation he laid me under by doing so.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As the fatalities of life seem to bring us more or less trouble in every step we take in it, I had mine, even in this new and independent arrangement.

the act of using

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

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

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading As the fatalities of life seem to bring us more or less trouble in every step we take in it, I had mine, even in this new and independent arrangement.

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

From this reading His footman, who accompanied me, relieved me from all anxiety about the horse, which was a noble animal; and my long errands through the mud were most delightfully abridged.

at the time that

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

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

From this reading His footman, who accompanied me, relieved me from all anxiety about the horse, which was a noble animal; and my long errands through the mud were most delightfully abridged.

which person or people

From this reading His footman, who accompanied me, relieved me from all anxiety about the horse, which was a noble animal; and my long errands through the mud were most delightfully abridged.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Having landed all my effects safely at the terminus in London, the next thing was the final _locale_; and to decide on this, my letters of introduction, or a part of them at least, should be delivered; and for this and other dodgings about through the city for a few days, the first gentleman to whom I delivered a letter had the kindness to insist on my using his horse and chaise during certain portions of the day, when he did not use them himself.

a late time of life

From this reading Letters of introduction--Driving a friend's horse and chaise--Amusing accidents--English driving--"Turn to the _right_, as the law directs"--A turn to the _left_--A fresh difficulty--Egyptian Hall--Lease for three years--Arrangement of collection--Bears sold and removed to Regent's Park Zoological Gardens--Their fates.

concerning the study of animals and their classification and properties

From this reading Letters of introduction--Driving a friend's horse and chaise--Amusing accidents--English driving--"Turn to the _right_, as the law directs"--A turn to the _left_--A fresh difficulty--Egyptian Hall--Lease for three years--Arrangement of collection--Bears sold and removed to Regent's Park Zoological Gardens--Their fates.