Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading I saw Grace, and Lucy, and Rupert, and good Mr. Hardinge, every day; but I could not find time to call on the Mertons, until near the close of a week.

(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 I then paid them a visit, and found them glad to see me, but not at all in want of my attentions to make them comfortable.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The Major had exhibited his claims to the British consul, who happened to be a native Manhattanese, and was well-connected, a circumstance that then gave him an influence in society, that his commission alone would not have conferred.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Colonel Barclay, for so was this gentleman called, had taken the Mertons by the hand, as a matter of course; and his example being followed by others, I found that they were already in the best circle of the place.

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

From this reading The Major had exhibited his claims to the British consul, who happened to be a native Manhattanese, and was well-connected, a circumstance that then gave him an influence in society, that his commission alone would not have conferred.

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

From this reading “Ships are but boards, sailors but men: there be land-rats, and water-rats, water-thieves, and land-thieves; I mean pirates; and then, there is the peril of waters, winds and rocks: the man is, notwithstanding, sufficient;--three thousand ducats;--I think I may take his bond.”--_Shylock_.

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

From this reading “Ships are but boards, sailors but men: there be land-rats, and water-rats, water-thieves, and land-thieves; I mean pirates; and then, there is the peril of waters, winds and rocks: the man is, notwithstanding, sufficient;--three thousand ducats;--I think I may take his bond.”--_Shylock_.

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

From this reading Colonel Barclay, for so was this gentleman called, had taken the Mertons by the hand, as a matter of course; and his example being followed by others, I found that they were already in the best circle of the place.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I then paid them a visit, and found them glad to see me, but not at all in want of my attentions to make them comfortable.

plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading I then paid them a visit, and found them glad to see me, but not at all in want of my attentions to make them comfortable.

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From this reading Colonel Barclay, for so was this gentleman called, had taken the Mertons by the hand, as a matter of course; and his example being followed by others, I found that they were already in the best circle of the place.

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

From this reading “Ships are but boards, sailors but men: there be land-rats, and water-rats, water-thieves, and land-thieves; I mean pirates; and then, there is the peril of waters, winds and rocks: the man is, notwithstanding, sufficient;--three thousand ducats;--I think I may take his bond.”--_Shylock_.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Colonel Barclay, for so was this gentleman called, had taken the Mertons by the hand, as a matter of course; and his example being followed by others, I found that they were already in the best circle of the place.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Colonel Barclay, for so was this gentleman called, had taken the Mertons by the hand, as a matter of course; and his example being followed by others, I found that they were already in the best circle of the place.

(used in the plural) the stage of a theater

From this reading “Ships are but boards, sailors but men: there be land-rats, and water-rats, water-thieves, and land-thieves; I mean pirates; and then, there is the peril of waters, winds and rocks: the man is, notwithstanding, sufficient;--three thousand ducats;--I think I may take his bond.”--_Shylock_.

an electrical force linking atoms

From this reading “Ships are but boards, sailors but men: there be land-rats, and water-rats, water-thieves, and land-thieves; I mean pirates; and then, there is the peril of waters, winds and rocks: the man is, notwithstanding, sufficient;--three thousand ducats;--I think I may take his bond.”--_Shylock_.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading The Major had exhibited his claims to the British consul, who happened to be a native Manhattanese, and was well-connected, a circumstance that then gave him an influence in society, that his commission alone would not have conferred.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “Ships are but boards, sailors but men: there be land-rats, and water-rats, water-thieves, and land-thieves; I mean pirates; and then, there is the peril of waters, winds and rocks: the man is, notwithstanding, sufficient;--three thousand ducats;--I think I may take his bond.”--_Shylock_.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Colonel Barclay, for so was this gentleman called, had taken the Mertons by the hand, as a matter of course; and his example being followed by others, I found that they were already in the best circle of the place.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading I saw Grace, and Lucy, and Rupert, and good Mr. Hardinge, every day; but I could not find time to call on the Mertons, until near the close of a week.

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

From this reading Colonel Barclay, for so was this gentleman called, had taken the Mertons by the hand, as a matter of course; and his example being followed by others, I found that they were already in the best circle of the place.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading Colonel Barclay, for so was this gentleman called, had taken the Mertons by the hand, as a matter of course; and his example being followed by others, I found that they were already in the best circle of the place.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading The Major had exhibited his claims to the British consul, who happened to be a native Manhattanese, and was well-connected, a circumstance that then gave him an influence in society, that his commission alone would not have conferred.

plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading The Major had exhibited his claims to the British consul, who happened to be a native Manhattanese, and was well-connected, a circumstance that then gave him an influence in society, that his commission alone would not have conferred.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading I saw Grace, and Lucy, and Rupert, and good Mr. Hardinge, every day; but I could not find time to call on the Mertons, until near the close of a week.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Colonel Barclay, for so was this gentleman called, had taken the Mertons by the hand, as a matter of course; and his example being followed by others, I found that they were already in the best circle of the place.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading I then paid them a visit, and found them glad to see me, but not at all in want of my attentions to make them comfortable.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading The Major had exhibited his claims to the British consul, who happened to be a native Manhattanese, and was well-connected, a circumstance that then gave him an influence in society, that his commission alone would not have conferred.

inflected form of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over

From this reading The Major had exhibited his claims to the British consul, who happened to be a native Manhattanese, and was well-connected, a circumstance that then gave him an influence in society, that his commission alone would not have conferred.

a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country

From this reading The Major had exhibited his claims to the British consul, who happened to be a native Manhattanese, and was well-connected, a circumstance that then gave him an influence in society, that his commission alone would not have conferred.

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

From this reading I saw Grace, and Lucy, and Rupert, and good Mr. Hardinge, every day; but I could not find time to call on the Mertons, until near the close of a week.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Colonel Barclay, for so was this gentleman called, had taken the Mertons by the hand, as a matter of course; and his example being followed by others, I found that they were already in the best circle of the place.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading I saw Grace, and Lucy, and Rupert, and good Mr. Hardinge, every day; but I could not find time to call on the Mertons, until near the close of a week.

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

From this reading “Ships are but boards, sailors but men: there be land-rats, and water-rats, water-thieves, and land-thieves; I mean pirates; and then, there is the peril of waters, winds and rocks: the man is, notwithstanding, sufficient;--three thousand ducats;--I think I may take his bond.”--_Shylock_.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading I saw Grace, and Lucy, and Rupert, and good Mr. Hardinge, every day; but I could not find time to call on the Mertons, until near the close of a week.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading Colonel Barclay, for so was this gentleman called, had taken the Mertons by the hand, as a matter of course; and his example being followed by others, I found that they were already in the best circle of the place.

past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading The Major had exhibited his claims to the British consul, who happened to be a native Manhattanese, and was well-connected, a circumstance that then gave him an influence in society, that his commission alone would not have conferred.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading I saw Grace, and Lucy, and Rupert, and good Mr. Hardinge, every day; but I could not find time to call on the Mertons, until near the close of a week.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Colonel Barclay, for so was this gentleman called, had taken the Mertons by the hand, as a matter of course; and his example being followed by others, I found that they were already in the best circle of the place.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Colonel Barclay, for so was this gentleman called, had taken the Mertons by the hand, as a matter of course; and his example being followed by others, I found that they were already in the best circle of the place.

set up or found

From this reading I then paid them a visit, and found them glad to see me, but not at all in want of my attentions to make them comfortable.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The Major had exhibited his claims to the British consul, who happened to be a native Manhattanese, and was well-connected, a circumstance that then gave him an influence in society, that his commission alone would not have conferred.

a man of refinement

From this reading Colonel Barclay, for so was this gentleman called, had taken the Mertons by the hand, as a matter of course; and his example being followed by others, I found that they were already in the best circle of the place.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading I then paid them a visit, and found them glad to see me, but not at all in want of my attentions to make them comfortable.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading I saw Grace, and Lucy, and Rupert, and good Mr. Hardinge, every day; but I could not find time to call on the Mertons, until near the close of a week.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading I saw Grace, and Lucy, and Rupert, and good Mr. Hardinge, every day; but I could not find time to call on the Mertons, until near the close of a week.

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

From this reading The Major had exhibited his claims to the British consul, who happened to be a native Manhattanese, and was well-connected, a circumstance that then gave him an influence in society, that his commission alone would not have conferred.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Colonel Barclay, for so was this gentleman called, had taken the Mertons by the hand, as a matter of course; and his example being followed by others, I found that they were already in the best circle of the place.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading The Major had exhibited his claims to the British consul, who happened to be a native Manhattanese, and was well-connected, a circumstance that then gave him an influence in society, that his commission alone would not have conferred.

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From this reading I saw Grace, and Lucy, and Rupert, and good Mr. Hardinge, every day; but I could not find time to call on the Mertons, until near the close of a week.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The Major had exhibited his claims to the British consul, who happened to be a native Manhattanese, and was well-connected, a circumstance that then gave him an influence in society, that his commission alone would not have conferred.

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

From this reading The Major had exhibited his claims to the British consul, who happened to be a native Manhattanese, and was well-connected, a circumstance that then gave him an influence in society, that his commission alone would not have conferred.

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

From this reading “Ships are but boards, sailors but men: there be land-rats, and water-rats, water-thieves, and land-thieves; I mean pirates; and then, there is the peril of waters, winds and rocks: the man is, notwithstanding, sufficient;--three thousand ducats;--I think I may take his bond.”--_Shylock_.

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

From this reading “Ships are but boards, sailors but men: there be land-rats, and water-rats, water-thieves, and land-thieves; I mean pirates; and then, there is the peril of waters, winds and rocks: the man is, notwithstanding, sufficient;--three thousand ducats;--I think I may take his bond.”--_Shylock_.

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

From this reading I then paid them a visit, and found them glad to see me, but not at all in want of my attentions to make them comfortable.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading The Major had exhibited his claims to the British consul, who happened to be a native Manhattanese, and was well-connected, a circumstance that then gave him an influence in society, that his commission alone would not have conferred.

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

From this reading “Ships are but boards, sailors but men: there be land-rats, and water-rats, water-thieves, and land-thieves; I mean pirates; and then, there is the peril of waters, winds and rocks: the man is, notwithstanding, sufficient;--three thousand ducats;--I think I may take his bond.”--_Shylock_.

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

From this reading “Ships are but boards, sailors but men: there be land-rats, and water-rats, water-thieves, and land-thieves; I mean pirates; and then, there is the peril of waters, winds and rocks: the man is, notwithstanding, sufficient;--three thousand ducats;--I think I may take his bond.”--_Shylock_.

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

From this reading “Ships are but boards, sailors but men: there be land-rats, and water-rats, water-thieves, and land-thieves; I mean pirates; and then, there is the peril of waters, winds and rocks: the man is, notwithstanding, sufficient;--three thousand ducats;--I think I may take his bond.”--_Shylock_.

incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974

From this reading I saw Grace, and Lucy, and Rupert, and good Mr. Hardinge, every day; but I could not find time to call on the Mertons, until near the close of a week.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading The Major had exhibited his claims to the British consul, who happened to be a native Manhattanese, and was well-connected, a circumstance that then gave him an influence in society, that his commission alone would not have conferred.

engage in

From this reading I then paid them a visit, and found them glad to see me, but not at all in want of my attentions to make them comfortable.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “Ships are but boards, sailors but men: there be land-rats, and water-rats, water-thieves, and land-thieves; I mean pirates; and then, there is the peril of waters, winds and rocks: the man is, notwithstanding, sufficient;--three thousand ducats;--I think I may take his bond.”--_Shylock_.

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

From this reading The Major had exhibited his claims to the British consul, who happened to be a native Manhattanese, and was well-connected, a circumstance that then gave him an influence in society, that his commission alone would not have conferred.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Colonel Barclay, for so was this gentleman called, had taken the Mertons by the hand, as a matter of course; and his example being followed by others, I found that they were already in the best circle of the place.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading “Ships are but boards, sailors but men: there be land-rats, and water-rats, water-thieves, and land-thieves; I mean pirates; and then, there is the peril of waters, winds and rocks: the man is, notwithstanding, sufficient;--three thousand ducats;--I think I may take his bond.”--_Shylock_.

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

From this reading I then paid them a visit, and found them glad to see me, but not at all in want of my attentions to make them comfortable.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading “Ships are but boards, sailors but men: there be land-rats, and water-rats, water-thieves, and land-thieves; I mean pirates; and then, there is the peril of waters, winds and rocks: the man is, notwithstanding, sufficient;--three thousand ducats;--I think I may take his bond.”--_Shylock_.

the force of workers available

From this reading “Ships are but boards, sailors but men: there be land-rats, and water-rats, water-thieves, and land-thieves; I mean pirates; and then, there is the peril of waters, winds and rocks: the man is, notwithstanding, sufficient;--three thousand ducats;--I think I may take his bond.”--_Shylock_.

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From this reading I saw Grace, and Lucy, and Rupert, and good Mr. Hardinge, every day; but I could not find time to call on the Mertons, until near the close of a week.

a form of address for a man

From this reading I saw Grace, and Lucy, and Rupert, and good Mr. Hardinge, every day; but I could not find time to call on the Mertons, until near the close of a week.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I then paid them a visit, and found them glad to see me, but not at all in want of my attentions to make them comfortable.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading The Major had exhibited his claims to the British consul, who happened to be a native Manhattanese, and was well-connected, a circumstance that then gave him an influence in society, that his commission alone would not have conferred.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading I saw Grace, and Lucy, and Rupert, and good Mr. Hardinge, every day; but I could not find time to call on the Mertons, until near the close of a week.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I saw Grace, and Lucy, and Rupert, and good Mr. Hardinge, every day; but I could not find time to call on the Mertons, until near the close of a week.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading “Ships are but boards, sailors but men: there be land-rats, and water-rats, water-thieves, and land-thieves; I mean pirates; and then, there is the peril of waters, winds and rocks: the man is, notwithstanding, sufficient;--three thousand ducats;--I think I may take his bond.”--_Shylock_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Ships are but boards, sailors but men: there be land-rats, and water-rats, water-thieves, and land-thieves; I mean pirates; and then, there is the peril of waters, winds and rocks: the man is, notwithstanding, sufficient;--three thousand ducats;--I think I may take his bond.”--_Shylock_.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I saw Grace, and Lucy, and Rupert, and good Mr. Hardinge, every day; but I could not find time to call on the Mertons, until near the close of a week.

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

From this reading Colonel Barclay, for so was this gentleman called, had taken the Mertons by the hand, as a matter of course; and his example being followed by others, I found that they were already in the best circle of the place.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading I then paid them a visit, and found them glad to see me, but not at all in want of my attentions to make them comfortable.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading “Ships are but boards, sailors but men: there be land-rats, and water-rats, water-thieves, and land-thieves; I mean pirates; and then, there is the peril of waters, winds and rocks: the man is, notwithstanding, sufficient;--three thousand ducats;--I think I may take his bond.”--_Shylock_.

plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading “Ships are but boards, sailors but men: there be land-rats, and water-rats, water-thieves, and land-thieves; I mean pirates; and then, there is the peril of waters, winds and rocks: the man is, notwithstanding, sufficient;--three thousand ducats;--I think I may take his bond.”--_Shylock_.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Colonel Barclay, for so was this gentleman called, had taken the Mertons by the hand, as a matter of course; and his example being followed by others, I found that they were already in the best circle of the place.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading “Ships are but boards, sailors but men: there be land-rats, and water-rats, water-thieves, and land-thieves; I mean pirates; and then, there is the peril of waters, winds and rocks: the man is, notwithstanding, sufficient;--three thousand ducats;--I think I may take his bond.”--_Shylock_.

English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)

From this reading I saw Grace, and Lucy, and Rupert, and good Mr. Hardinge, every day; but I could not find time to call on the Mertons, until near the close of a week.

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading “Ships are but boards, sailors but men: there be land-rats, and water-rats, water-thieves, and land-thieves; I mean pirates; and then, there is the peril of waters, winds and rocks: the man is, notwithstanding, sufficient;--three thousand ducats;--I think I may take his bond.”--_Shylock_.

cut with a saw

From this reading I saw Grace, and Lucy, and Rupert, and good Mr. Hardinge, every day; but I could not find time to call on the Mertons, until near the close of a week.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I then paid them a visit, and found them glad to see me, but not at all in want of my attentions to make them comfortable.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading “Ships are but boards, sailors but men: there be land-rats, and water-rats, water-thieves, and land-thieves; I mean pirates; and then, there is the peril of waters, winds and rocks: the man is, notwithstanding, sufficient;--three thousand ducats;--I think I may take his bond.”--_Shylock_.

someone who lends money at excessive rates of interest

From this reading “Ships are but boards, sailors but men: there be land-rats, and water-rats, water-thieves, and land-thieves; I mean pirates; and then, there is the peril of waters, winds and rocks: the man is, notwithstanding, sufficient;--three thousand ducats;--I think I may take his bond.”--_Shylock_.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Colonel Barclay, for so was this gentleman called, had taken the Mertons by the hand, as a matter of course; and his example being followed by others, I found that they were already in the best circle of the place.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading The Major had exhibited his claims to the British consul, who happened to be a native Manhattanese, and was well-connected, a circumstance that then gave him an influence in society, that his commission alone would not have conferred.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading “Ships are but boards, sailors but men: there be land-rats, and water-rats, water-thieves, and land-thieves; I mean pirates; and then, there is the peril of waters, winds and rocks: the man is, notwithstanding, sufficient;--three thousand ducats;--I think I may take his bond.”--_Shylock_.

carry out

From this reading “Ships are but boards, sailors but men: there be land-rats, and water-rats, water-thieves, and land-thieves; I mean pirates; and then, there is the peril of waters, winds and rocks: the man is, notwithstanding, sufficient;--three thousand ducats;--I think I may take his bond.”--_Shylock_.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Colonel Barclay, for so was this gentleman called, had taken the Mertons by the hand, as a matter of course; and his example being followed by others, I found that they were already in the best circle of the place.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Major had exhibited his claims to the British consul, who happened to be a native Manhattanese, and was well-connected, a circumstance that then gave him an influence in society, that his commission alone would not have conferred.

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

From this reading “Ships are but boards, sailors but men: there be land-rats, and water-rats, water-thieves, and land-thieves; I mean pirates; and then, there is the peril of waters, winds and rocks: the man is, notwithstanding, sufficient;--three thousand ducats;--I think I may take his bond.”--_Shylock_.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I then paid them a visit, and found them glad to see me, but not at all in want of my attentions to make them comfortable.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “Ships are but boards, sailors but men: there be land-rats, and water-rats, water-thieves, and land-thieves; I mean pirates; and then, there is the peril of waters, winds and rocks: the man is, notwithstanding, sufficient;--three thousand ducats;--I think I may take his bond.”--_Shylock_.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “Ships are but boards, sailors but men: there be land-rats, and water-rats, water-thieves, and land-thieves; I mean pirates; and then, there is the peril of waters, winds and rocks: the man is, notwithstanding, sufficient;--three thousand ducats;--I think I may take his bond.”--_Shylock_.

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

From this reading Colonel Barclay, for so was this gentleman called, had taken the Mertons by the hand, as a matter of course; and his example being followed by others, I found that they were already in the best circle of the place.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “Ships are but boards, sailors but men: there be land-rats, and water-rats, water-thieves, and land-thieves; I mean pirates; and then, there is the peril of waters, winds and rocks: the man is, notwithstanding, sufficient;--three thousand ducats;--I think I may take his bond.”--_Shylock_.

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

From this reading Colonel Barclay, for so was this gentleman called, had taken the Mertons by the hand, as a matter of course; and his example being followed by others, I found that they were already in the best circle of the place.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading “Ships are but boards, sailors but men: there be land-rats, and water-rats, water-thieves, and land-thieves; I mean pirates; and then, there is the peril of waters, winds and rocks: the man is, notwithstanding, sufficient;--three thousand ducats;--I think I may take his bond.”--_Shylock_.

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

From this reading “Ships are but boards, sailors but men: there be land-rats, and water-rats, water-thieves, and land-thieves; I mean pirates; and then, there is the peril of waters, winds and rocks: the man is, notwithstanding, sufficient;--three thousand ducats;--I think I may take his bond.”--_Shylock_.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I saw Grace, and Lucy, and Rupert, and good Mr. Hardinge, every day; but I could not find time to call on the Mertons, until near the close of a week.

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

From this reading I saw Grace, and Lucy, and Rupert, and good Mr. Hardinge, every day; but I could not find time to call on the Mertons, until near the close of a week.

up to a particular time

From this reading I saw Grace, and Lucy, and Rupert, and good Mr. Hardinge, every day; but I could not find time to call on the Mertons, until near the close of a week.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading I then paid them a visit, and found them glad to see me, but not at all in want of my attentions to make them comfortable.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading I then paid them a visit, and found them glad to see me, but not at all in want of my attentions to make them comfortable.

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

From this reading The Major had exhibited his claims to the British consul, who happened to be a native Manhattanese, and was well-connected, a circumstance that then gave him an influence in society, that his commission alone would not have conferred.

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From this reading “Ships are but boards, sailors but men: there be land-rats, and water-rats, water-thieves, and land-thieves; I mean pirates; and then, there is the peril of waters, winds and rocks: the man is, notwithstanding, sufficient;--three thousand ducats;--I think I may take his bond.”--_Shylock_.

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From this reading “Ships are but boards, sailors but men: there be land-rats, and water-rats, water-thieves, and land-thieves; I mean pirates; and then, there is the peril of waters, winds and rocks: the man is, notwithstanding, sufficient;--three thousand ducats;--I think I may take his bond.”--_Shylock_.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading “Ships are but boards, sailors but men: there be land-rats, and water-rats, water-thieves, and land-thieves; I mean pirates; and then, there is the peril of waters, winds and rocks: the man is, notwithstanding, sufficient;--three thousand ducats;--I think I may take his bond.”--_Shylock_.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading I saw Grace, and Lucy, and Rupert, and good Mr. Hardinge, every day; but I could not find time to call on the Mertons, until near the close of a week.

connected by blood or close acquaintance with people of wealth or social position

From this reading The Major had exhibited his claims to the British consul, who happened to be a native Manhattanese, and was well-connected, a circumstance that then gave him an influence in society, that his commission alone would not have conferred.

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

From this reading Colonel Barclay, for so was this gentleman called, had taken the Mertons by the hand, as a matter of course; and his example being followed by others, I found that they were already in the best circle of the place.

which person or people

From this reading The Major had exhibited his claims to the British consul, who happened to be a native Manhattanese, and was well-connected, a circumstance that then gave him an influence in society, that his commission alone would not have conferred.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading “Ships are but boards, sailors but men: there be land-rats, and water-rats, water-thieves, and land-thieves; I mean pirates; and then, there is the peril of waters, winds and rocks: the man is, notwithstanding, sufficient;--three thousand ducats;--I think I may take his bond.”--_Shylock_.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The Major had exhibited his claims to the British consul, who happened to be a native Manhattanese, and was well-connected, a circumstance that then gave him an influence in society, that his commission alone would not have conferred.