Chapter XIII

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

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

helpful in bringing about a harmonious adaptation

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

having companions or an escort

From this reading They were moved through the streets in an omnibus, accompanied by Mr. Rankin, and I met them at the door of the hall, and conducted them to the presence of the mayor, whom they recognised, and were not a little surprised to find was one of the gentlemen to whom they had been introduced the day before.

(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 The Indians having had a few days' rest, having made their first visit to my rooms, and settled all the preliminaries for their future operations, were now ready to step forth amongst the strange sights that were open and ready for their inspection in the new world that they had entered, all of which was yet before them.

a cherished desire

From this reading The world's civilities towards them commenced in an invitation from the Mayor of Manchester to visit the Town-Hall, and they dressed and painted and armed for the occasion, not asking who the mayor was, or how near he might be in rank to the Queen herself, whom it was their greatest ambition to see; but upon the supposition, of course, that they were going to see a "great chief," as they called him.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading The Indians having had a few days' rest, having made their first visit to my rooms, and settled all the preliminaries for their future operations, were now ready to step forth amongst the strange sights that were open and ready for their inspection in the new world that they had entered, all of which was yet before them.

plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

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

From this reading The world's civilities towards them commenced in an invitation from the Mayor of Manchester to visit the Town-Hall, and they dressed and painted and armed for the occasion, not asking who the mayor was, or how near he might be in rank to the Queen herself, whom it was their greatest ambition to see; but upon the supposition, of course, that they were going to see a "great chief," as they called him.

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

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

from appearances alone

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading The world's civilities towards them commenced in an invitation from the Mayor of Manchester to visit the Town-Hall, and they dressed and painted and armed for the occasion, not asking who the mayor was, or how near he might be in rank to the Queen herself, whom it was their greatest ambition to see; but upon the supposition, of course, that they were going to see a "great chief," as they called him.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

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

From this reading The world's civilities towards them commenced in an invitation from the Mayor of Manchester to visit the Town-Hall, and they dressed and painted and armed for the occasion, not asking who the mayor was, or how near he might be in rank to the Queen herself, whom it was their greatest ambition to see; but upon the supposition, of course, that they were going to see a "great chief," as they called him.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading The world's civilities towards them commenced in an invitation from the Mayor of Manchester to visit the Town-Hall, and they dressed and painted and armed for the occasion, not asking who the mayor was, or how near he might be in rank to the Queen herself, whom it was their greatest ambition to see; but upon the supposition, of course, that they were going to see a "great chief," as they called him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

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

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

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

From this reading The world's civilities towards them commenced in an invitation from the Mayor of Manchester to visit the Town-Hall, and they dressed and painted and armed for the occasion, not asking who the mayor was, or how near he might be in rank to the Queen herself, whom it was their greatest ambition to see; but upon the supposition, of course, that they were going to see a "great chief," as they called him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They were moved through the streets in an omnibus, accompanied by Mr. Rankin, and I met them at the door of the hall, and conducted them to the presence of the mayor, whom they recognised, and were not a little surprised to find was one of the gentlemen to whom they had been introduced the day before.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The Indians having had a few days' rest, having made their first visit to my rooms, and settled all the preliminaries for their future operations, were now ready to step forth amongst the strange sights that were open and ready for their inspection in the new world that they had entered, all of which was yet before them.

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From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The world's civilities towards them commenced in an invitation from the Mayor of Manchester to visit the Town-Hall, and they dressed and painted and armed for the occasion, not asking who the mayor was, or how near he might be in rank to the Queen herself, whom it was their greatest ambition to see; but upon the supposition, of course, that they were going to see a "great chief," as they called him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

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

From this reading The world's civilities towards them commenced in an invitation from the Mayor of Manchester to visit the Town-Hall, and they dressed and painted and armed for the occasion, not asking who the mayor was, or how near he might be in rank to the Queen herself, whom it was their greatest ambition to see; but upon the supposition, of course, that they were going to see a "great chief," as they called him.

plural of “cast” — the actors in a play

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

a person who is in charge

From this reading The world's civilities towards them commenced in an invitation from the Mayor of Manchester to visit the Town-Hall, and they dressed and painted and armed for the occasion, not asking who the mayor was, or how near he might be in rank to the Queen herself, whom it was their greatest ambition to see; but upon the supposition, of course, that they were going to see a "great chief," as they called him.

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From this reading The world's civilities towards them commenced in an invitation from the Mayor of Manchester to visit the Town-Hall, and they dressed and painted and armed for the occasion, not asking who the mayor was, or how near he might be in rank to the Queen herself, whom it was their greatest ambition to see; but upon the supposition, of course, that they were going to see a "great chief," as they called him.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

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

From this reading The world's civilities towards them commenced in an invitation from the Mayor of Manchester to visit the Town-Hall, and they dressed and painted and armed for the occasion, not asking who the mayor was, or how near he might be in rank to the Queen herself, whom it was their greatest ambition to see; but upon the supposition, of course, that they were going to see a "great chief," as they called him.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading They were moved through the streets in an omnibus, accompanied by Mr. Rankin, and I met them at the door of the hall, and conducted them to the presence of the mayor, whom they recognised, and were not a little surprised to find was one of the gentlemen to whom they had been introduced the day before.

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

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The world's civilities towards them commenced in an invitation from the Mayor of Manchester to visit the Town-Hall, and they dressed and painted and armed for the occasion, not asking who the mayor was, or how near he might be in rank to the Queen herself, whom it was their greatest ambition to see; but upon the supposition, of course, that they were going to see a "great chief," as they called him.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading They were moved through the streets in an omnibus, accompanied by Mr. Rankin, and I met them at the door of the hall, and conducted them to the presence of the mayor, whom they recognised, and were not a little surprised to find was one of the gentlemen to whom they had been introduced the day before.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The Indians having had a few days' rest, having made their first visit to my rooms, and settled all the preliminaries for their future operations, were now ready to step forth amongst the strange sights that were open and ready for their inspection in the new world that they had entered, all of which was yet before them.

psychological suffering

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading They were moved through the streets in an omnibus, accompanied by Mr. Rankin, and I met them at the door of the hall, and conducted them to the presence of the mayor, whom they recognised, and were not a little surprised to find was one of the gentlemen to whom they had been introduced the day before.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading The world's civilities towards them commenced in an invitation from the Mayor of Manchester to visit the Town-Hall, and they dressed and painted and armed for the occasion, not asking who the mayor was, or how near he might be in rank to the Queen herself, whom it was their greatest ambition to see; but upon the supposition, of course, that they were going to see a "great chief," as they called him.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

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

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

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

From this reading The Indians having had a few days' rest, having made their first visit to my rooms, and settled all the preliminaries for their future operations, were now ready to step forth amongst the strange sights that were open and ready for their inspection in the new world that they had entered, all of which was yet before them.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

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

From this reading The Indians having had a few days' rest, having made their first visit to my rooms, and settled all the preliminaries for their future operations, were now ready to step forth amongst the strange sights that were open and ready for their inspection in the new world that they had entered, all of which was yet before them.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading They were moved through the streets in an omnibus, accompanied by Mr. Rankin, and I met them at the door of the hall, and conducted them to the presence of the mayor, whom they recognised, and were not a little surprised to find was one of the gentlemen to whom they had been introduced the day before.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Indians having had a few days' rest, having made their first visit to my rooms, and settled all the preliminaries for their future operations, were now ready to step forth amongst the strange sights that were open and ready for their inspection in the new world that they had entered, all of which was yet before them.

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

From this reading The Indians having had a few days' rest, having made their first visit to my rooms, and settled all the preliminaries for their future operations, were now ready to step forth amongst the strange sights that were open and ready for their inspection in the new world that they had entered, all of which was yet before them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

yet to be or coming

From this reading The Indians having had a few days' rest, having made their first visit to my rooms, and settled all the preliminaries for their future operations, were now ready to step forth amongst the strange sights that were open and ready for their inspection in the new world that they had entered, all of which was yet before them.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading They were moved through the streets in an omnibus, accompanied by Mr. Rankin, and I met them at the door of the hall, and conducted them to the presence of the mayor, whom they recognised, and were not a little surprised to find was one of the gentlemen to whom they had been introduced the day before.

the act of departing

From this reading The world's civilities towards them commenced in an invitation from the Mayor of Manchester to visit the Town-Hall, and they dressed and painted and armed for the occasion, not asking who the mayor was, or how near he might be in rank to the Queen herself, whom it was their greatest ambition to see; but upon the supposition, of course, that they were going to see a "great chief," as they called him.

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

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

highest in quality

From this reading The world's civilities towards them commenced in an invitation from the Mayor of Manchester to visit the Town-Hall, and they dressed and painted and armed for the occasion, not asking who the mayor was, or how near he might be in rank to the Queen herself, whom it was their greatest ambition to see; but upon the supposition, of course, that they were going to see a "great chief," as they called him.

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

From this reading The Indians having had a few days' rest, having made their first visit to my rooms, and settled all the preliminaries for their future operations, were now ready to step forth amongst the strange sights that were open and ready for their inspection in the new world that they had entered, all of which was yet before them.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading They were moved through the streets in an omnibus, accompanied by Mr. Rankin, and I met them at the door of the hall, and conducted them to the presence of the mayor, whom they recognised, and were not a little surprised to find was one of the gentlemen to whom they had been introduced the day before.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The Indians having had a few days' rest, having made their first visit to my rooms, and settled all the preliminaries for their future operations, were now ready to step forth amongst the strange sights that were open and ready for their inspection in the new world that they had entered, all of which was yet before them.

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

From this reading The world's civilities towards them commenced in an invitation from the Mayor of Manchester to visit the Town-Hall, and they dressed and painted and armed for the occasion, not asking who the mayor was, or how near he might be in rank to the Queen herself, whom it was their greatest ambition to see; but upon the supposition, of course, that they were going to see a "great chief," as they called him.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading The world's civilities towards them commenced in an invitation from the Mayor of Manchester to visit the Town-Hall, and they dressed and painted and armed for the occasion, not asking who the mayor was, or how near he might be in rank to the Queen herself, whom it was their greatest ambition to see; but upon the supposition, of course, that they were going to see a "great chief," as they called him.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The world's civilities towards them commenced in an invitation from the Mayor of Manchester to visit the Town-Hall, and they dressed and painted and armed for the occasion, not asking who the mayor was, or how near he might be in rank to the Queen herself, whom it was their greatest ambition to see; but upon the supposition, of course, that they were going to see a "great chief," as they called him.

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

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

the act of retaining something

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

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From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

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

From this reading The world's civilities towards them commenced in an invitation from the Mayor of Manchester to visit the Town-Hall, and they dressed and painted and armed for the occasion, not asking who the mayor was, or how near he might be in rank to the Queen herself, whom it was their greatest ambition to see; but upon the supposition, of course, that they were going to see a "great chief," as they called him.

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

From this reading They were moved through the streets in an omnibus, accompanied by Mr. Rankin, and I met them at the door of the hall, and conducted them to the presence of the mayor, whom they recognised, and were not a little surprised to find was one of the gentlemen to whom they had been introduced the day before.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

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

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

a formal or official examination

From this reading The Indians having had a few days' rest, having made their first visit to my rooms, and settled all the preliminaries for their future operations, were now ready to step forth amongst the strange sights that were open and ready for their inspection in the new world that they had entered, all of which was yet before them.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading They were moved through the streets in an omnibus, accompanied by Mr. Rankin, and I met them at the door of the hall, and conducted them to the presence of the mayor, whom they recognised, and were not a little surprised to find was one of the gentlemen to whom they had been introduced the day before.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading The world's civilities towards them commenced in an invitation from the Mayor of Manchester to visit the Town-Hall, and they dressed and painted and armed for the occasion, not asking who the mayor was, or how near he might be in rank to the Queen herself, whom it was their greatest ambition to see; but upon the supposition, of course, that they were going to see a "great chief," as they called him.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading They were then presented by the mayor to his lady, and a select party of ladies and gentlemen who had been invited to see them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

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

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

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

From this reading They were then presented by the mayor to his lady, and a select party of ladies and gentlemen who had been invited to see them.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

a landowner who leases to others

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading They were moved through the streets in an omnibus, accompanied by Mr. Rankin, and I met them at the door of the hall, and conducted them to the presence of the mayor, whom they recognised, and were not a little surprised to find was one of the gentlemen to whom they had been introduced the day before.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

largest city in New Hampshire; located in southeastern New Hampshire on the Merrimack river

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

the head of a city government

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

a public toilet for men

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading They were moved through the streets in an omnibus, accompanied by Mr. Rankin, and I met them at the door of the hall, and conducted them to the presence of the mayor, whom they recognised, and were not a little surprised to find was one of the gentlemen to whom they had been introduced the day before.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The world's civilities towards them commenced in an invitation from the Mayor of Manchester to visit the Town-Hall, and they dressed and painted and armed for the occasion, not asking who the mayor was, or how near he might be in rank to the Queen herself, whom it was their greatest ambition to see; but upon the supposition, of course, that they were going to see a "great chief," as they called him.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading They were moved through the streets in an omnibus, accompanied by Mr. Rankin, and I met them at the door of the hall, and conducted them to the presence of the mayor, whom they recognised, and were not a little surprised to find was one of the gentlemen to whom they had been introduced the day before.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The Indians having had a few days' rest, having made their first visit to my rooms, and settled all the preliminaries for their future operations, were now ready to step forth amongst the strange sights that were open and ready for their inspection in the new world that they had entered, all of which was yet before them.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The world's civilities towards them commenced in an invitation from the Mayor of Manchester to visit the Town-Hall, and they dressed and painted and armed for the occasion, not asking who the mayor was, or how near he might be in rank to the Queen herself, whom it was their greatest ambition to see; but upon the supposition, of course, that they were going to see a "great chief," as they called him.

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

From this reading The Indians having had a few days' rest, having made their first visit to my rooms, and settled all the preliminaries for their future operations, were now ready to step forth amongst the strange sights that were open and ready for their inspection in the new world that they had entered, all of which was yet before them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

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

From this reading The Indians having had a few days' rest, having made their first visit to my rooms, and settled all the preliminaries for their future operations, were now ready to step forth amongst the strange sights that were open and ready for their inspection in the new world that they had entered, all of which was yet before them.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading The world's civilities towards them commenced in an invitation from the Mayor of Manchester to visit the Town-Hall, and they dressed and painted and armed for the occasion, not asking who the mayor was, or how near he might be in rank to the Queen herself, whom it was their greatest ambition to see; but upon the supposition, of course, that they were going to see a "great chief," as they called him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

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

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

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

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author

From this reading They were moved through the streets in an omnibus, accompanied by Mr. Rankin, and I met them at the door of the hall, and conducted them to the presence of the mayor, whom they recognised, and were not a little surprised to find was one of the gentlemen to whom they had been introduced the day before.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They were moved through the streets in an omnibus, accompanied by Mr. Rankin, and I met them at the door of the hall, and conducted them to the presence of the mayor, whom they recognised, and were not a little surprised to find was one of the gentlemen to whom they had been introduced the day before.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The Indians having had a few days' rest, having made their first visit to my rooms, and settled all the preliminaries for their future operations, were now ready to step forth amongst the strange sights that were open and ready for their inspection in the new world that they had entered, all of which was yet before them.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading The Indians having had a few days' rest, having made their first visit to my rooms, and settled all the preliminaries for their future operations, were now ready to step forth amongst the strange sights that were open and ready for their inspection in the new world that they had entered, all of which was yet before them.

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The world's civilities towards them commenced in an invitation from the Mayor of Manchester to visit the Town-Hall, and they dressed and painted and armed for the occasion, not asking who the mayor was, or how near he might be in rank to the Queen herself, whom it was their greatest ambition to see; but upon the supposition, of course, that they were going to see a "great chief," as they called him.

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From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

coated with paint

From this reading The world's civilities towards them commenced in an invitation from the Mayor of Manchester to visit the Town-Hall, and they dressed and painted and armed for the occasion, not asking who the mayor was, or how near he might be in rank to the Queen herself, whom it was their greatest ambition to see; but upon the supposition, of course, that they were going to see a "great chief," as they called him.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

someone who claims to be able to read your character from the shape of your skull

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

plural of “preliminary” — a minor match preceding the main event

From this reading The Indians having had a few days' rest, having made their first visit to my rooms, and settled all the preliminaries for their future operations, were now ready to step forth amongst the strange sights that were open and ready for their inspection in the new world that they had entered, all of which was yet before them.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading They were moved through the streets in an omnibus, accompanied by Mr. Rankin, and I met them at the door of the hall, and conducted them to the presence of the mayor, whom they recognised, and were not a little surprised to find was one of the gentlemen to whom they had been introduced the day before.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading They were then presented by the mayor to his lady, and a select party of ladies and gentlemen who had been invited to see them.

plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

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 world's civilities towards them commenced in an invitation from the Mayor of Manchester to visit the Town-Hall, and they dressed and painted and armed for the occasion, not asking who the mayor was, or how near he might be in rank to the Queen herself, whom it was their greatest ambition to see; but upon the supposition, of course, that they were going to see a "great chief," as they called him.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading The world's civilities towards them commenced in an invitation from the Mayor of Manchester to visit the Town-Hall, and they dressed and painted and armed for the occasion, not asking who the mayor was, or how near he might be in rank to the Queen herself, whom it was their greatest ambition to see; but upon the supposition, of course, that they were going to see a "great chief," as they called him.

leader in the women's suffrage movement in Montana; the first woman to serve in the United States House of Representatives (1880-1973)

From this reading They were moved through the streets in an omnibus, accompanied by Mr. Rankin, and I met them at the door of the hall, and conducted them to the presence of the mayor, whom they recognised, and were not a little surprised to find was one of the gentlemen to whom they had been introduced the day before.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading The Indians having had a few days' rest, having made their first visit to my rooms, and settled all the preliminaries for their future operations, were now ready to step forth amongst the strange sights that were open and ready for their inspection in the new world that they had entered, all of which was yet before them.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading They were moved through the streets in an omnibus, accompanied by Mr. Rankin, and I met them at the door of the hall, and conducted them to the presence of the mayor, whom they recognised, and were not a little surprised to find was one of the gentlemen to whom they had been introduced the day before.

show unwillingness towards

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The Indians having had a few days' rest, having made their first visit to my rooms, and settled all the preliminaries for their future operations, were now ready to step forth amongst the strange sights that were open and ready for their inspection in the new world that they had entered, all of which was yet before them.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

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

From this reading The Indians having had a few days' rest, having made their first visit to my rooms, and settled all the preliminaries for their future operations, were now ready to step forth amongst the strange sights that were open and ready for their inspection in the new world that they had entered, all of which was yet before them.

cut with a saw

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The world's civilities towards them commenced in an invitation from the Mayor of Manchester to visit the Town-Hall, and they dressed and painted and armed for the occasion, not asking who the mayor was, or how near he might be in rank to the Queen herself, whom it was their greatest ambition to see; but upon the supposition, of course, that they were going to see a "great chief," as they called him.

of superior grade

From this reading They were then presented by the mayor to his lady, and a select party of ladies and gentlemen who had been invited to see them.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading The Indians having had a few days' rest, having made their first visit to my rooms, and settled all the preliminaries for their future operations, were now ready to step forth amongst the strange sights that were open and ready for their inspection in the new world that they had entered, all of which was yet before them.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

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

From this reading The Indians having had a few days' rest, having made their first visit to my rooms, and settled all the preliminaries for their future operations, were now ready to step forth amongst the strange sights that were open and ready for their inspection in the new world that they had entered, all of which was yet before them.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

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

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading The Indians having had a few days' rest, having made their first visit to my rooms, and settled all the preliminaries for their future operations, were now ready to step forth amongst the strange sights that were open and ready for their inspection in the new world that they had entered, all of which was yet before them.

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From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading The Indians having had a few days' rest, having made their first visit to my rooms, and settled all the preliminaries for their future operations, were now ready to step forth amongst the strange sights that were open and ready for their inspection in the new world that they had entered, all of which was yet before them.

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

From this reading They were moved through the streets in an omnibus, accompanied by Mr. Rankin, and I met them at the door of the hall, and conducted them to the presence of the mayor, whom they recognised, and were not a little surprised to find was one of the gentlemen to whom they had been introduced the day before.

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading The world's civilities towards them commenced in an invitation from the Mayor of Manchester to visit the Town-Hall, and they dressed and painted and armed for the occasion, not asking who the mayor was, or how near he might be in rank to the Queen herself, whom it was their greatest ambition to see; but upon the supposition, of course, that they were going to see a "great chief," as they called him.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading They were moved through the streets in an omnibus, accompanied by Mr. Rankin, and I met them at the door of the hall, and conducted them to the presence of the mayor, whom they recognised, and were not a little surprised to find was one of the gentlemen to whom they had been introduced the day before.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Indians having had a few days' rest, having made their first visit to my rooms, and settled all the preliminaries for their future operations, were now ready to step forth amongst the strange sights that were open and ready for their inspection in the new world that they had entered, all of which was yet before them.

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

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The Indians having had a few days' rest, having made their first visit to my rooms, and settled all the preliminaries for their future operations, were now ready to step forth amongst the strange sights that were open and ready for their inspection in the new world that they had entered, all of which was yet before them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading They were then presented by the mayor to his lady, and a select party of ladies and gentlemen who had been invited to see them.

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

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading They were moved through the streets in an omnibus, accompanied by Mr. Rankin, and I met them at the door of the hall, and conducted them to the presence of the mayor, whom they recognised, and were not a little surprised to find was one of the gentlemen to whom they had been introduced the day before.

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

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

in the direction of

From this reading The world's civilities towards them commenced in an invitation from the Mayor of Manchester to visit the Town-Hall, and they dressed and painted and armed for the occasion, not asking who the mayor was, or how near he might be in rank to the Queen herself, whom it was their greatest ambition to see; but upon the supposition, of course, that they were going to see a "great chief," as they called him.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

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From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

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From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

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From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

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

From this reading The Indians having had a few days' rest, having made their first visit to my rooms, and settled all the preliminaries for their future operations, were now ready to step forth amongst the strange sights that were open and ready for their inspection in the new world that they had entered, all of which was yet before them.

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

From this reading The Indians having had a few days' rest, having made their first visit to my rooms, and settled all the preliminaries for their future operations, were now ready to step forth amongst the strange sights that were open and ready for their inspection in the new world that they had entered, all of which was yet before them.

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

From this reading The Indians having had a few days' rest, having made their first visit to my rooms, and settled all the preliminaries for their future operations, were now ready to step forth amongst the strange sights that were open and ready for their inspection in the new world that they had entered, all of which was yet before them.

a Caucasian

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

which person or people

From this reading The world's civilities towards them commenced in an invitation from the Mayor of Manchester to visit the Town-Hall, and they dressed and painted and armed for the occasion, not asking who the mayor was, or how near he might be in rank to the Queen herself, whom it was their greatest ambition to see; but upon the supposition, of course, that they were going to see a "great chief," as they called him.

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

From this reading The world's civilities towards them commenced in an invitation from the Mayor of Manchester to visit the Town-Hall, and they dressed and painted and armed for the occasion, not asking who the mayor was, or how near he might be in rank to the Queen herself, whom it was their greatest ambition to see; but upon the supposition, of course, that they were going to see a "great chief," as they called him.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

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From this reading Ojibbeways visit the Mayor in Town-hall--They refuse wine--Distress of the kind and accommodating landlord--Indians' first _drive_ about the town of Manchester--Their curious remarks--Saw some white people drunk--Many women holding on to men's arms and apparently not sick--Saw much smoke--Vast many poor people--Indians commence dancing in the Author's Collection--Effects of the war-dance and war-whoop upon the audience--Various amusements of the evening--A rich present to the old Boy-Chief--And his speech--Numerous presents made--Immense crowd and excitement--Indians visit a great woollen-factory--Casts made from their heads by a phrenologist--Visit to Orrell's cotton-mill at Stockport--Their opinions of it--The party kindly entertained by Mr. Hollins and lady.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The Indians having had a few days' rest, having made their first visit to my rooms, and settled all the preliminaries for their future operations, were now ready to step forth amongst the strange sights that were open and ready for their inspection in the new world that they had entered, all of which was yet before them.

possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The world's civilities towards them commenced in an invitation from the Mayor of Manchester to visit the Town-Hall, and they dressed and painted and armed for the occasion, not asking who the mayor was, or how near he might be in rank to the Queen herself, whom it was their greatest ambition to see; but upon the supposition, of course, that they were going to see a "great chief," as they called him.

but in spite of that

From this reading The Indians having had a few days' rest, having made their first visit to my rooms, and settled all the preliminaries for their future operations, were now ready to step forth amongst the strange sights that were open and ready for their inspection in the new world that they had entered, all of which was yet before them.