Chapter VIII

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

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading My old friends were calling to congratulate me on the success of my book, and strangers to form an acquaintance with me and offer me the civilities of their houses.

further or added

From this reading My work being published under the flattering auspices explained in the foregoing pages, and now in the hands of the reading public, attracted additional numbers of visitors to my Rooms, greatly increasing the labours of poor Daniel, and calling also for more of my time and attention, which I could now better devote to it.

in addition

From this reading My work being published under the flattering auspices explained in the foregoing pages, and now in the hands of the reading public, attracted additional numbers of visitors to my Rooms, greatly increasing the labours of poor Daniel, and calling also for more of my time and attention, which I could now better devote to it.

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

From this reading My old friends were calling to congratulate me on the success of my book, and strangers to form an acquaintance with me and offer me the civilities of their houses.

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

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

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

From this reading Though every part of these calls upon my time, either in the labours of my exhibition or in the society of friends, was pleasing and gratifying to me, yet it became necessary for my health to evade a part of these excitements on either hand, and I subsequently endeavoured, by a limited indulgence in the pleasures of society, and a moderate endurance of the excitements and fatigue of my Rooms, to save my life; throwing the cares and labours of the exhibition, as much as possible, upon the broader shoulders and stronger lungs of Daniel and his assistants.

plural of “assistant” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Though every part of these calls upon my time, either in the labours of my exhibition or in the society of friends, was pleasing and gratifying to me, yet it became necessary for my health to evade a part of these excitements on either hand, and I subsequently endeavoured, by a limited indulgence in the pleasures of society, and a moderate endurance of the excitements and fatigue of my Rooms, to save my life; throwing the cares and labours of the exhibition, as much as possible, upon the broader shoulders and stronger lungs of Daniel and his assistants.

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

From this reading My work being published under the flattering auspices explained in the foregoing pages, and now in the hands of the reading public, attracted additional numbers of visitors to my Rooms, greatly increasing the labours of poor Daniel, and calling also for more of my time and attention, which I could now better devote to it.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading My work being published under the flattering auspices explained in the foregoing pages, and now in the hands of the reading public, attracted additional numbers of visitors to my Rooms, greatly increasing the labours of poor Daniel, and calling also for more of my time and attention, which I could now better devote to it.

kindly endorsement and guidance

From this reading My work being published under the flattering auspices explained in the foregoing pages, and now in the hands of the reading public, attracted additional numbers of visitors to my Rooms, greatly increasing the labours of poor Daniel, and calling also for more of my time and attention, which I could now better devote to it.

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

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

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

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Though every part of these calls upon my time, either in the labours of my exhibition or in the society of friends, was pleasing and gratifying to me, yet it became necessary for my health to evade a part of these excitements on either hand, and I subsequently endeavoured, by a limited indulgence in the pleasures of society, and a moderate endurance of the excitements and fatigue of my Rooms, to save my life; throwing the cares and labours of the exhibition, as much as possible, upon the broader shoulders and stronger lungs of Daniel and his assistants.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading I felt now as if I had a sort of citizenship in London, and began to think of seeing its "sights;" and from this time may date the commencement of my real appreciation of the elegances and comforts of London, its hospitalities, and the genuine English character.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading My work being published under the flattering auspices explained in the foregoing pages, and now in the hands of the reading public, attracted additional numbers of visitors to my Rooms, greatly increasing the labours of poor Daniel, and calling also for more of my time and attention, which I could now better devote to it.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading My work being published under the flattering auspices explained in the foregoing pages, and now in the hands of the reading public, attracted additional numbers of visitors to my Rooms, greatly increasing the labours of poor Daniel, and calling also for more of my time and attention, which I could now better devote to it.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading My old friends were calling to congratulate me on the success of my book, and strangers to form an acquaintance with me and offer me the civilities of their houses.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

comparative of “broad” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Though every part of these calls upon my time, either in the labours of my exhibition or in the society of friends, was pleasing and gratifying to me, yet it became necessary for my health to evade a part of these excitements on either hand, and I subsequently endeavoured, by a limited indulgence in the pleasures of society, and a moderate endurance of the excitements and fatigue of my Rooms, to save my life; throwing the cares and labours of the exhibition, as much as possible, upon the broader shoulders and stronger lungs of Daniel and his assistants.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading My work being published under the flattering auspices explained in the foregoing pages, and now in the hands of the reading public, attracted additional numbers of visitors to my Rooms, greatly increasing the labours of poor Daniel, and calling also for more of my time and attention, which I could now better devote to it.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading Though every part of these calls upon my time, either in the labours of my exhibition or in the society of friends, was pleasing and gratifying to me, yet it became necessary for my health to evade a part of these excitements on either hand, and I subsequently endeavoured, by a limited indulgence in the pleasures of society, and a moderate endurance of the excitements and fatigue of my Rooms, to save my life; throwing the cares and labours of the exhibition, as much as possible, upon the broader shoulders and stronger lungs of Daniel and his assistants.

plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Though every part of these calls upon my time, either in the labours of my exhibition or in the society of friends, was pleasing and gratifying to me, yet it became necessary for my health to evade a part of these excitements on either hand, and I subsequently endeavoured, by a limited indulgence in the pleasures of society, and a moderate endurance of the excitements and fatigue of my Rooms, to save my life; throwing the cares and labours of the exhibition, as much as possible, upon the broader shoulders and stronger lungs of Daniel and his assistants.

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From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

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

From this reading I felt now as if I had a sort of citizenship in London, and began to think of seeing its "sights;" and from this time may date the commencement of my real appreciation of the elegances and comforts of London, its hospitalities, and the genuine English character.

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

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

the status of a citizen with rights and duties

From this reading I felt now as if I had a sort of citizenship in London, and began to think of seeing its "sights;" and from this time may date the commencement of my real appreciation of the elegances and comforts of London, its hospitalities, and the genuine English character.

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From this reading My old friends were calling to congratulate me on the success of my book, and strangers to form an acquaintance with me and offer me the civilities of their houses.

things that make you comfortable and at ease

From this reading I felt now as if I had a sort of citizenship in London, and began to think of seeing its "sights;" and from this time may date the commencement of my real appreciation of the elegances and comforts of London, its hospitalities, and the genuine English character.

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading I felt now as if I had a sort of citizenship in London, and began to think of seeing its "sights;" and from this time may date the commencement of my real appreciation of the elegances and comforts of London, its hospitalities, and the genuine English character.

say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading My old friends were calling to congratulate me on the success of my book, and strangers to form an acquaintance with me and offer me the civilities of their houses.

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

From this reading My work being published under the flattering auspices explained in the foregoing pages, and now in the hands of the reading public, attracted additional numbers of visitors to my Rooms, greatly increasing the labours of poor Daniel, and calling also for more of my time and attention, which I could now better devote to it.

(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 My work being published under the flattering auspices explained in the foregoing pages, and now in the hands of the reading public, attracted additional numbers of visitors to my Rooms, greatly increasing the labours of poor Daniel, and calling also for more of my time and attention, which I could now better devote to it.

the specified day of the month

From this reading I felt now as if I had a sort of citizenship in London, and began to think of seeing its "sights;" and from this time may date the commencement of my real appreciation of the elegances and comforts of London, its hospitalities, and the genuine English character.

give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

From this reading My work being published under the flattering auspices explained in the foregoing pages, and now in the hands of the reading public, attracted additional numbers of visitors to my Rooms, greatly increasing the labours of poor Daniel, and calling also for more of my time and attention, which I could now better devote to it.

third-person singular of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

one or the other of two

From this reading Though every part of these calls upon my time, either in the labours of my exhibition or in the society of friends, was pleasing and gratifying to me, yet it became necessary for my health to evade a part of these excitements on either hand, and I subsequently endeavoured, by a limited indulgence in the pleasures of society, and a moderate endurance of the excitements and fatigue of my Rooms, to save my life; throwing the cares and labours of the exhibition, as much as possible, upon the broader shoulders and stronger lungs of Daniel and his assistants.

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From this reading I felt now as if I had a sort of citizenship in London, and began to think of seeing its "sights;" and from this time may date the commencement of my real appreciation of the elegances and comforts of London, its hospitalities, and the genuine English character.

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

From this reading Though every part of these calls upon my time, either in the labours of my exhibition or in the society of friends, was pleasing and gratifying to me, yet it became necessary for my health to evade a part of these excitements on either hand, and I subsequently endeavoured, by a limited indulgence in the pleasures of society, and a moderate endurance of the excitements and fatigue of my Rooms, to save my life; throwing the cares and labours of the exhibition, as much as possible, upon the broader shoulders and stronger lungs of Daniel and his assistants.

the power to withstand hardship or stress

From this reading Though every part of these calls upon my time, either in the labours of my exhibition or in the society of friends, was pleasing and gratifying to me, yet it became necessary for my health to evade a part of these excitements on either hand, and I subsequently endeavoured, by a limited indulgence in the pleasures of society, and a moderate endurance of the excitements and fatigue of my Rooms, to save my life; throwing the cares and labours of the exhibition, as much as possible, upon the broader shoulders and stronger lungs of Daniel and his assistants.

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 I felt now as if I had a sort of citizenship in London, and began to think of seeing its "sights;" and from this time may date the commencement of my real appreciation of the elegances and comforts of London, its hospitalities, and the genuine English character.

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading Though every part of these calls upon my time, either in the labours of my exhibition or in the society of friends, was pleasing and gratifying to me, yet it became necessary for my health to evade a part of these excitements on either hand, and I subsequently endeavoured, by a limited indulgence in the pleasures of society, and a moderate endurance of the excitements and fatigue of my Rooms, to save my life; throwing the cares and labours of the exhibition, as much as possible, upon the broader shoulders and stronger lungs of Daniel and his assistants.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Though every part of these calls upon my time, either in the labours of my exhibition or in the society of friends, was pleasing and gratifying to me, yet it became necessary for my health to evade a part of these excitements on either hand, and I subsequently endeavoured, by a limited indulgence in the pleasures of society, and a moderate endurance of the excitements and fatigue of my Rooms, to save my life; throwing the cares and labours of the exhibition, as much as possible, upon the broader shoulders and stronger lungs of Daniel and his assistants.

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From this reading Though every part of these calls upon my time, either in the labours of my exhibition or in the society of friends, was pleasing and gratifying to me, yet it became necessary for my health to evade a part of these excitements on either hand, and I subsequently endeavoured, by a limited indulgence in the pleasures of society, and a moderate endurance of the excitements and fatigue of my Rooms, to save my life; throwing the cares and labours of the exhibition, as much as possible, upon the broader shoulders and stronger lungs of Daniel and his assistants.

the act of exhibiting

From this reading Though every part of these calls upon my time, either in the labours of my exhibition or in the society of friends, was pleasing and gratifying to me, yet it became necessary for my health to evade a part of these excitements on either hand, and I subsequently endeavoured, by a limited indulgence in the pleasures of society, and a moderate endurance of the excitements and fatigue of my Rooms, to save my life; throwing the cares and labours of the exhibition, as much as possible, upon the broader shoulders and stronger lungs of Daniel and his assistants.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading My work being published under the flattering auspices explained in the foregoing pages, and now in the hands of the reading public, attracted additional numbers of visitors to my Rooms, greatly increasing the labours of poor Daniel, and calling also for more of my time and attention, which I could now better devote to it.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading Though every part of these calls upon my time, either in the labours of my exhibition or in the society of friends, was pleasing and gratifying to me, yet it became necessary for my health to evade a part of these excitements on either hand, and I subsequently endeavoured, by a limited indulgence in the pleasures of society, and a moderate endurance of the excitements and fatigue of my Rooms, to save my life; throwing the cares and labours of the exhibition, as much as possible, upon the broader shoulders and stronger lungs of Daniel and his assistants.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading I felt now as if I had a sort of citizenship in London, and began to think of seeing its "sights;" and from this time may date the commencement of my real appreciation of the elegances and comforts of London, its hospitalities, and the genuine English character.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

showing or representing to advantage

From this reading My work being published under the flattering auspices explained in the foregoing pages, and now in the hands of the reading public, attracted additional numbers of visitors to my Rooms, greatly increasing the labours of poor Daniel, and calling also for more of my time and attention, which I could now better devote to it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading My work being published under the flattering auspices explained in the foregoing pages, and now in the hands of the reading public, attracted additional numbers of visitors to my Rooms, greatly increasing the labours of poor Daniel, and calling also for more of my time and attention, which I could now better devote to it.

especially of writing or speech; going before

From this reading My work being published under the flattering auspices explained in the foregoing pages, and now in the hands of the reading public, attracted additional numbers of visitors to my Rooms, greatly increasing the labours of poor Daniel, and calling also for more of my time and attention, which I could now better devote to it.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading My old friends were calling to congratulate me on the success of my book, and strangers to form an acquaintance with me and offer me the civilities of their houses.

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

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading I felt now as if I had a sort of citizenship in London, and began to think of seeing its "sights;" and from this time may date the commencement of my real appreciation of the elegances and comforts of London, its hospitalities, and the genuine English character.

of or relating to the science of geography

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

of or relating to or based on geology

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

pleasing to the mind or feeling

From this reading Though every part of these calls upon my time, either in the labours of my exhibition or in the society of friends, was pleasing and gratifying to me, yet it became necessary for my health to evade a part of these excitements on either hand, and I subsequently endeavoured, by a limited indulgence in the pleasures of society, and a moderate endurance of the excitements and fatigue of my Rooms, to save my life; throwing the cares and labours of the exhibition, as much as possible, upon the broader shoulders and stronger lungs of Daniel and his assistants.

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

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading My work being published under the flattering auspices explained in the foregoing pages, and now in the hands of the reading public, attracted additional numbers of visitors to my Rooms, greatly increasing the labours of poor Daniel, and calling also for more of my time and attention, which I could now better devote to it.

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

From this reading I felt now as if I had a sort of citizenship in London, and began to think of seeing its "sights;" and from this time may date the commencement of my real appreciation of the elegances and comforts of London, its hospitalities, and the genuine English character.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Though every part of these calls upon my time, either in the labours of my exhibition or in the society of friends, was pleasing and gratifying to me, yet it became necessary for my health to evade a part of these excitements on either hand, and I subsequently endeavoured, by a limited indulgence in the pleasures of society, and a moderate endurance of the excitements and fatigue of my Rooms, to save my life; throwing the cares and labours of the exhibition, as much as possible, upon the broader shoulders and stronger lungs of Daniel and his assistants.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading My work being published under the flattering auspices explained in the foregoing pages, and now in the hands of the reading public, attracted additional numbers of visitors to my Rooms, greatly increasing the labours of poor Daniel, and calling also for more of my time and attention, which I could now better devote to it.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading Though every part of these calls upon my time, either in the labours of my exhibition or in the society of friends, was pleasing and gratifying to me, yet it became necessary for my health to evade a part of these excitements on either hand, and I subsequently endeavoured, by a limited indulgence in the pleasures of society, and a moderate endurance of the excitements and fatigue of my Rooms, to save my life; throwing the cares and labours of the exhibition, as much as possible, upon the broader shoulders and stronger lungs of Daniel and his assistants.

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

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

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

From this reading Though every part of these calls upon my time, either in the labours of my exhibition or in the society of friends, was pleasing and gratifying to me, yet it became necessary for my health to evade a part of these excitements on either hand, and I subsequently endeavoured, by a limited indulgence in the pleasures of society, and a moderate endurance of the excitements and fatigue of my Rooms, to save my life; throwing the cares and labours of the exhibition, as much as possible, upon the broader shoulders and stronger lungs of Daniel and his assistants.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

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From this reading I felt now as if I had a sort of citizenship in London, and began to think of seeing its "sights;" and from this time may date the commencement of my real appreciation of the elegances and comforts of London, its hospitalities, and the genuine English character.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading My old friends were calling to congratulate me on the success of my book, and strangers to form an acquaintance with me and offer me the civilities of their houses.

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

From this reading My work being published under the flattering auspices explained in the foregoing pages, and now in the hands of the reading public, attracted additional numbers of visitors to my Rooms, greatly increasing the labours of poor Daniel, and calling also for more of my time and attention, which I could now better devote to it.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I felt now as if I had a sort of citizenship in London, and began to think of seeing its "sights;" and from this time may date the commencement of my real appreciation of the elegances and comforts of London, its hospitalities, and the genuine English character.

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

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

becoming greater or larger

From this reading My work being published under the flattering auspices explained in the foregoing pages, and now in the hands of the reading public, attracted additional numbers of visitors to my Rooms, greatly increasing the labours of poor Daniel, and calling also for more of my time and attention, which I could now better devote to it.

an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires

From this reading Though every part of these calls upon my time, either in the labours of my exhibition or in the society of friends, was pleasing and gratifying to me, yet it became necessary for my health to evade a part of these excitements on either hand, and I subsequently endeavoured, by a limited indulgence in the pleasures of society, and a moderate endurance of the excitements and fatigue of my Rooms, to save my life; throwing the cares and labours of the exhibition, as much as possible, upon the broader shoulders and stronger lungs of Daniel and his assistants.

an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading My work being published under the flattering auspices explained in the foregoing pages, and now in the hands of the reading public, attracted additional numbers of visitors to my Rooms, greatly increasing the labours of poor Daniel, and calling also for more of my time and attention, which I could now better devote to it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading I felt now as if I had a sort of citizenship in London, and began to think of seeing its "sights;" and from this time may date the commencement of my real appreciation of the elegances and comforts of London, its hospitalities, and the genuine English character.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

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

From this reading My work being published under the flattering auspices explained in the foregoing pages, and now in the hands of the reading public, attracted additional numbers of visitors to my Rooms, greatly increasing the labours of poor Daniel, and calling also for more of my time and attention, which I could now better devote to it.

plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Though every part of these calls upon my time, either in the labours of my exhibition or in the society of friends, was pleasing and gratifying to me, yet it became necessary for my health to evade a part of these excitements on either hand, and I subsequently endeavoured, by a limited indulgence in the pleasures of society, and a moderate endurance of the excitements and fatigue of my Rooms, to save my life; throwing the cares and labours of the exhibition, as much as possible, upon the broader shoulders and stronger lungs of Daniel and his assistants.

small in range or scope

From this reading Though every part of these calls upon my time, either in the labours of my exhibition or in the society of friends, was pleasing and gratifying to me, yet it became necessary for my health to evade a part of these excitements on either hand, and I subsequently endeavoured, by a limited indulgence in the pleasures of society, and a moderate endurance of the excitements and fatigue of my Rooms, to save my life; throwing the cares and labours of the exhibition, as much as possible, upon the broader shoulders and stronger lungs of Daniel and his assistants.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

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

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

plural of “lung” — either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood

From this reading Though every part of these calls upon my time, either in the labours of my exhibition or in the society of friends, was pleasing and gratifying to me, yet it became necessary for my health to evade a part of these excitements on either hand, and I subsequently endeavoured, by a limited indulgence in the pleasures of society, and a moderate endurance of the excitements and fatigue of my Rooms, to save my life; throwing the cares and labours of the exhibition, as much as possible, upon the broader shoulders and stronger lungs of Daniel and his assistants.

all of the living human inhabitants of the earth

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading I felt now as if I had a sort of citizenship in London, and began to think of seeing its "sights;" and from this time may date the commencement of my real appreciation of the elegances and comforts of London, its hospitalities, and the genuine English character.

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

From this reading My old friends were calling to congratulate me on the success of my book, and strangers to form an acquaintance with me and offer me the civilities of their houses.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

preside over

From this reading Though every part of these calls upon my time, either in the labours of my exhibition or in the society of friends, was pleasing and gratifying to me, yet it became necessary for my health to evade a part of these excitements on either hand, and I subsequently endeavoured, by a limited indulgence in the pleasures of society, and a moderate endurance of the excitements and fatigue of my Rooms, to save my life; throwing the cares and labours of the exhibition, as much as possible, upon the broader shoulders and stronger lungs of Daniel and his assistants.

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

From this reading My work being published under the flattering auspices explained in the foregoing pages, and now in the hands of the reading public, attracted additional numbers of visitors to my Rooms, greatly increasing the labours of poor Daniel, and calling also for more of my time and attention, which I could now better devote to it.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Though every part of these calls upon my time, either in the labours of my exhibition or in the society of friends, was pleasing and gratifying to me, yet it became necessary for my health to evade a part of these excitements on either hand, and I subsequently endeavoured, by a limited indulgence in the pleasures of society, and a moderate endurance of the excitements and fatigue of my Rooms, to save my life; throwing the cares and labours of the exhibition, as much as possible, upon the broader shoulders and stronger lungs of Daniel and his assistants.

a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My work being published under the flattering auspices explained in the foregoing pages, and now in the hands of the reading public, attracted additional numbers of visitors to my Rooms, greatly increasing the labours of poor Daniel, and calling also for more of my time and attention, which I could now better devote to it.

absolutely essential

From this reading Though every part of these calls upon my time, either in the labours of my exhibition or in the society of friends, was pleasing and gratifying to me, yet it became necessary for my health to evade a part of these excitements on either hand, and I subsequently endeavoured, by a limited indulgence in the pleasures of society, and a moderate endurance of the excitements and fatigue of my Rooms, to save my life; throwing the cares and labours of the exhibition, as much as possible, upon the broader shoulders and stronger lungs of Daniel and his assistants.

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

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading My work being published under the flattering auspices explained in the foregoing pages, and now in the hands of the reading public, attracted additional numbers of visitors to my Rooms, greatly increasing the labours of poor Daniel, and calling also for more of my time and attention, which I could now better devote to it.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading My work being published under the flattering auspices explained in the foregoing pages, and now in the hands of the reading public, attracted additional numbers of visitors to my Rooms, greatly increasing the labours of poor Daniel, and calling also for more of my time and attention, which I could now better devote to it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading My old friends were calling to congratulate me on the success of my book, and strangers to form an acquaintance with me and offer me the civilities of their houses.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading My old friends were calling to congratulate me on the success of my book, and strangers to form an acquaintance with me and offer me the civilities of their houses.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading My old friends were calling to congratulate me on the success of my book, and strangers to form an acquaintance with me and offer me the civilities of their houses.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Though every part of these calls upon my time, either in the labours of my exhibition or in the society of friends, was pleasing and gratifying to me, yet it became necessary for my health to evade a part of these excitements on either hand, and I subsequently endeavoured, by a limited indulgence in the pleasures of society, and a moderate endurance of the excitements and fatigue of my Rooms, to save my life; throwing the cares and labours of the exhibition, as much as possible, upon the broader shoulders and stronger lungs of Daniel and his assistants.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading My work being published under the flattering auspices explained in the foregoing pages, and now in the hands of the reading public, attracted additional numbers of visitors to my Rooms, greatly increasing the labours of poor Daniel, and calling also for more of my time and attention, which I could now better devote to it.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Though every part of these calls upon my time, either in the labours of my exhibition or in the society of friends, was pleasing and gratifying to me, yet it became necessary for my health to evade a part of these excitements on either hand, and I subsequently endeavoured, by a limited indulgence in the pleasures of society, and a moderate endurance of the excitements and fatigue of my Rooms, to save my life; throwing the cares and labours of the exhibition, as much as possible, upon the broader shoulders and stronger lungs of Daniel and his assistants.

giving pleasure and satisfaction

From this reading Though every part of these calls upon my time, either in the labours of my exhibition or in the society of friends, was pleasing and gratifying to me, yet it became necessary for my health to evade a part of these excitements on either hand, and I subsequently endeavoured, by a limited indulgence in the pleasures of society, and a moderate endurance of the excitements and fatigue of my Rooms, to save my life; throwing the cares and labours of the exhibition, as much as possible, upon the broader shoulders and stronger lungs of Daniel and his assistants.

plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Though every part of these calls upon my time, either in the labours of my exhibition or in the society of friends, was pleasing and gratifying to me, yet it became necessary for my health to evade a part of these excitements on either hand, and I subsequently endeavoured, by a limited indulgence in the pleasures of society, and a moderate endurance of the excitements and fatigue of my Rooms, to save my life; throwing the cares and labours of the exhibition, as much as possible, upon the broader shoulders and stronger lungs of Daniel and his assistants.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading My work being published under the flattering auspices explained in the foregoing pages, and now in the hands of the reading public, attracted additional numbers of visitors to my Rooms, greatly increasing the labours of poor Daniel, and calling also for more of my time and attention, which I could now better devote to it.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Though every part of these calls upon my time, either in the labours of my exhibition or in the society of friends, was pleasing and gratifying to me, yet it became necessary for my health to evade a part of these excitements on either hand, and I subsequently endeavoured, by a limited indulgence in the pleasures of society, and a moderate endurance of the excitements and fatigue of my Rooms, to save my life; throwing the cares and labours of the exhibition, as much as possible, upon the broader shoulders and stronger lungs of Daniel and his assistants.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading My work being published under the flattering auspices explained in the foregoing pages, and now in the hands of the reading public, attracted additional numbers of visitors to my Rooms, greatly increasing the labours of poor Daniel, and calling also for more of my time and attention, which I could now better devote to it.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading My work being published under the flattering auspices explained in the foregoing pages, and now in the hands of the reading public, attracted additional numbers of visitors to my Rooms, greatly increasing the labours of poor Daniel, and calling also for more of my time and attention, which I could now better devote to it.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading My work being published under the flattering auspices explained in the foregoing pages, and now in the hands of the reading public, attracted additional numbers of visitors to my Rooms, greatly increasing the labours of poor Daniel, and calling also for more of my time and attention, which I could now better devote to it.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading I felt now as if I had a sort of citizenship in London, and began to think of seeing its "sights;" and from this time may date the commencement of my real appreciation of the elegances and comforts of London, its hospitalities, and the genuine English character.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading My work being published under the flattering auspices explained in the foregoing pages, and now in the hands of the reading public, attracted additional numbers of visitors to my Rooms, greatly increasing the labours of poor Daniel, and calling also for more of my time and attention, which I could now better devote to it.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

except for; apart from

From this reading Though every part of these calls upon my time, either in the labours of my exhibition or in the society of friends, was pleasing and gratifying to me, yet it became necessary for my health to evade a part of these excitements on either hand, and I subsequently endeavoured, by a limited indulgence in the pleasures of society, and a moderate endurance of the excitements and fatigue of my Rooms, to save my life; throwing the cares and labours of the exhibition, as much as possible, upon the broader shoulders and stronger lungs of Daniel and his assistants.

of or relating to the practice of science

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading I felt now as if I had a sort of citizenship in London, and began to think of seeing its "sights;" and from this time may date the commencement of my real appreciation of the elegances and comforts of London, its hospitalities, and the genuine English character.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading Though every part of these calls upon my time, either in the labours of my exhibition or in the society of friends, was pleasing and gratifying to me, yet it became necessary for my health to evade a part of these excitements on either hand, and I subsequently endeavoured, by a limited indulgence in the pleasures of society, and a moderate endurance of the excitements and fatigue of my Rooms, to save my life; throwing the cares and labours of the exhibition, as much as possible, upon the broader shoulders and stronger lungs of Daniel and his assistants.

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

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument

From this reading I felt now as if I had a sort of citizenship in London, and began to think of seeing its "sights;" and from this time may date the commencement of my real appreciation of the elegances and comforts of London, its hospitalities, and the genuine English character.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading I felt now as if I had a sort of citizenship in London, and began to think of seeing its "sights;" and from this time may date the commencement of my real appreciation of the elegances and comforts of London, its hospitalities, and the genuine English character.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading My old friends were calling to congratulate me on the success of my book, and strangers to form an acquaintance with me and offer me the civilities of their houses.

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Though every part of these calls upon my time, either in the labours of my exhibition or in the society of friends, was pleasing and gratifying to me, yet it became necessary for my health to evade a part of these excitements on either hand, and I subsequently endeavoured, by a limited indulgence in the pleasures of society, and a moderate endurance of the excitements and fatigue of my Rooms, to save my life; throwing the cares and labours of the exhibition, as much as possible, upon the broader shoulders and stronger lungs of Daniel and his assistants.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Though every part of these calls upon my time, either in the labours of my exhibition or in the society of friends, was pleasing and gratifying to me, yet it became necessary for my health to evade a part of these excitements on either hand, and I subsequently endeavoured, by a limited indulgence in the pleasures of society, and a moderate endurance of the excitements and fatigue of my Rooms, to save my life; throwing the cares and labours of the exhibition, as much as possible, upon the broader shoulders and stronger lungs of Daniel and his assistants.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading My old friends were calling to congratulate me on the success of my book, and strangers to form an acquaintance with me and offer me the civilities of their houses.

third-person singular of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

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

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading My old friends were calling to congratulate me on the success of my book, and strangers to form an acquaintance with me and offer me the civilities of their houses.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Though every part of these calls upon my time, either in the labours of my exhibition or in the society of friends, was pleasing and gratifying to me, yet it became necessary for my health to evade a part of these excitements on either hand, and I subsequently endeavoured, by a limited indulgence in the pleasures of society, and a moderate endurance of the excitements and fatigue of my Rooms, to save my life; throwing the cares and labours of the exhibition, as much as possible, upon the broader shoulders and stronger lungs of Daniel and his assistants.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I felt now as if I had a sort of citizenship in London, and began to think of seeing its "sights;" and from this time may date the commencement of my real appreciation of the elegances and comforts of London, its hospitalities, and the genuine English character.

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

From this reading I felt now as if I had a sort of citizenship in London, and began to think of seeing its "sights;" and from this time may date the commencement of my real appreciation of the elegances and comforts of London, its hospitalities, and the genuine English character.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though every part of these calls upon my time, either in the labours of my exhibition or in the society of friends, was pleasing and gratifying to me, yet it became necessary for my health to evade a part of these excitements on either hand, and I subsequently endeavoured, by a limited indulgence in the pleasures of society, and a moderate endurance of the excitements and fatigue of my Rooms, to save my life; throwing the cares and labours of the exhibition, as much as possible, upon the broader shoulders and stronger lungs of Daniel and his assistants.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Though every part of these calls upon my time, either in the labours of my exhibition or in the society of friends, was pleasing and gratifying to me, yet it became necessary for my health to evade a part of these excitements on either hand, and I subsequently endeavoured, by a limited indulgence in the pleasures of society, and a moderate endurance of the excitements and fatigue of my Rooms, to save my life; throwing the cares and labours of the exhibition, as much as possible, upon the broader shoulders and stronger lungs of Daniel and his assistants.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading My work being published under the flattering auspices explained in the foregoing pages, and now in the hands of the reading public, attracted additional numbers of visitors to my Rooms, greatly increasing the labours of poor Daniel, and calling also for more of my time and attention, which I could now better devote to it.

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

From this reading My work being published under the flattering auspices explained in the foregoing pages, and now in the hands of the reading public, attracted additional numbers of visitors to my Rooms, greatly increasing the labours of poor Daniel, and calling also for more of my time and attention, which I could now better devote to it.

plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

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

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading My work being published under the flattering auspices explained in the foregoing pages, and now in the hands of the reading public, attracted additional numbers of visitors to my Rooms, greatly increasing the labours of poor Daniel, and calling also for more of my time and attention, which I could now better devote to it.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Though every part of these calls upon my time, either in the labours of my exhibition or in the society of friends, was pleasing and gratifying to me, yet it became necessary for my health to evade a part of these excitements on either hand, and I subsequently endeavoured, by a limited indulgence in the pleasures of society, and a moderate endurance of the excitements and fatigue of my Rooms, to save my life; throwing the cares and labours of the exhibition, as much as possible, upon the broader shoulders and stronger lungs of Daniel and his assistants.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading My work being published under the flattering auspices explained in the foregoing pages, and now in the hands of the reading public, attracted additional numbers of visitors to my Rooms, greatly increasing the labours of poor Daniel, and calling also for more of my time and attention, which I could now better devote to it.

a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

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

From this reading Though every part of these calls upon my time, either in the labours of my exhibition or in the society of friends, was pleasing and gratifying to me, yet it became necessary for my health to evade a part of these excitements on either hand, and I subsequently endeavoured, by a limited indulgence in the pleasures of society, and a moderate endurance of the excitements and fatigue of my Rooms, to save my life; throwing the cares and labours of the exhibition, as much as possible, upon the broader shoulders and stronger lungs of Daniel and his assistants.

accept gladly

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

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

From this reading My old friends were calling to congratulate me on the success of my book, and strangers to form an acquaintance with me and offer me the civilities of their houses.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

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

From this reading My work being published under the flattering auspices explained in the foregoing pages, and now in the hands of the reading public, attracted additional numbers of visitors to my Rooms, greatly increasing the labours of poor Daniel, and calling also for more of my time and attention, which I could now better devote to it.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading My work being published under the flattering auspices explained in the foregoing pages, and now in the hands of the reading public, attracted additional numbers of visitors to my Rooms, greatly increasing the labours of poor Daniel, and calling also for more of my time and attention, which I could now better devote to it.

but in spite of that

From this reading Though every part of these calls upon my time, either in the labours of my exhibition or in the society of friends, was pleasing and gratifying to me, yet it became necessary for my health to evade a part of these excitements on either hand, and I subsequently endeavoured, by a limited indulgence in the pleasures of society, and a moderate endurance of the excitements and fatigue of my Rooms, to save my life; throwing the cares and labours of the exhibition, as much as possible, upon the broader shoulders and stronger lungs of Daniel and his assistants.

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 The Author's wife and two children arrive in the British Queen, from New York--First appreciation of London--Sight-seeing--Author lectures in the Royal Institution--Suggests a _Museum of Mankind_--Great applause--Vote of thanks by members of the Royal Institution--The "_Museum of History_"--Author lectures in the other literary and scientific institutions of London--Author dines with the Royal Geographical Society, and with the Royal Geological Society--Mrs. Catlin's travels in the "Far West"--Her welcome, and kind friends in London.