Chapter XXXVII · Chapter 37

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

From this reading Affairs of State at Astoria.--M’Dougal Proposes for the Hand of An Indian Princess--Matrimonial Embassy to Comcomly.-- Matrimonial Notions Among the Chinooks.--Settlements and Pin-Money.--The Bringing Home of the Bride.--A Managing Father-in-Law.--Arrival of Mr. Hunt at Astoria.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Some accounts give rather a romantic origin to this affair, tracing it to the stormy night when M’Dougal, in the course of an exploring expedition, was driven by stress of weather to seek shelter in the royal abode of Comcomly.

plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Some accounts give rather a romantic origin to this affair, tracing it to the stormy night when M’Dougal, in the course of an exploring expedition, was driven by stress of weather to seek shelter in the royal abode of Comcomly.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Some accounts give rather a romantic origin to this affair, tracing it to the stormy night when M’Dougal, in the course of an exploring expedition, was driven by stress of weather to seek shelter in the royal abode of Comcomly.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Affairs of State at Astoria.--M’Dougal Proposes for the Hand of An Indian Princess--Matrimonial Embassy to Comcomly.-- Matrimonial Notions Among the Chinooks.--Settlements and Pin-Money.--The Bringing Home of the Bride.--A Managing Father-in-Law.--Arrival of Mr. Hunt at Astoria.

a cherished desire

From this reading M’Dougal, who appears to have been a man of a thousand projects, and of great, though somewhat irregular ambition, suddenly conceived the idea of seeking the hand of one of the native princesses, a daughter of the one-eyed potentate Comcomly, who held sway over the fishing tribe of the Chinooks, and had long supplied the factory with smelts and sturgeons.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Affairs of State at Astoria.--M’Dougal Proposes for the Hand of An Indian Princess--Matrimonial Embassy to Comcomly.-- Matrimonial Notions Among the Chinooks.--Settlements and Pin-Money.--The Bringing Home of the Bride.--A Managing Father-in-Law.--Arrival of Mr. Hunt at Astoria.

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

From this reading Affairs of State at Astoria.--M’Dougal Proposes for the Hand of An Indian Princess--Matrimonial Embassy to Comcomly.-- Matrimonial Notions Among the Chinooks.--Settlements and Pin-Money.--The Bringing Home of the Bride.--A Managing Father-in-Law.--Arrival of Mr. Hunt at Astoria.

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

From this reading Affairs of State at Astoria.--M’Dougal Proposes for the Hand of An Indian Princess--Matrimonial Embassy to Comcomly.-- Matrimonial Notions Among the Chinooks.--Settlements and Pin-Money.--The Bringing Home of the Bride.--A Managing Father-in-Law.--Arrival of Mr. Hunt at Astoria.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading M’Dougal, who appears to have been a man of a thousand projects, and of great, though somewhat irregular ambition, suddenly conceived the idea of seeking the hand of one of the native princesses, a daughter of the one-eyed potentate Comcomly, who held sway over the fishing tribe of the Chinooks, and had long supplied the factory with smelts and sturgeons.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Affairs of State at Astoria.--M’Dougal Proposes for the Hand of An Indian Princess--Matrimonial Embassy to Comcomly.-- Matrimonial Notions Among the Chinooks.--Settlements and Pin-Money.--The Bringing Home of the Bride.--A Managing Father-in-Law.--Arrival of Mr. Hunt at Astoria.

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

From this reading Then and there he was first struck with the charms of the piscatory princess, as she exerted herself to entertain her father’s guest.

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

From this reading Affairs of State at Astoria.--M’Dougal Proposes for the Hand of An Indian Princess--Matrimonial Embassy to Comcomly.-- Matrimonial Notions Among the Chinooks.--Settlements and Pin-Money.--The Bringing Home of the Bride.--A Managing Father-in-Law.--Arrival of Mr. Hunt at Astoria.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Affairs of State at Astoria.--M’Dougal Proposes for the Hand of An Indian Princess--Matrimonial Embassy to Comcomly.-- Matrimonial Notions Among the Chinooks.--Settlements and Pin-Money.--The Bringing Home of the Bride.--A Managing Father-in-Law.--Arrival of Mr. Hunt at Astoria.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading M’Dougal, who appears to have been a man of a thousand projects, and of great, though somewhat irregular ambition, suddenly conceived the idea of seeking the hand of one of the native princesses, a daughter of the one-eyed potentate Comcomly, who held sway over the fishing tribe of the Chinooks, and had long supplied the factory with smelts and sturgeons.

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading Affairs of State at Astoria.--M’Dougal Proposes for the Hand of An Indian Princess--Matrimonial Embassy to Comcomly.-- Matrimonial Notions Among the Chinooks.--Settlements and Pin-Money.--The Bringing Home of the Bride.--A Managing Father-in-Law.--Arrival of Mr. Hunt at Astoria.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading Affairs of State at Astoria.--M’Dougal Proposes for the Hand of An Indian Princess--Matrimonial Embassy to Comcomly.-- Matrimonial Notions Among the Chinooks.--Settlements and Pin-Money.--The Bringing Home of the Bride.--A Managing Father-in-Law.--Arrival of Mr. Hunt at Astoria.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Some accounts give rather a romantic origin to this affair, tracing it to the stormy night when M’Dougal, in the course of an exploring expedition, was driven by stress of weather to seek shelter in the royal abode of Comcomly.

plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading Then and there he was first struck with the charms of the piscatory princess, as she exerted herself to entertain her father’s guest.

plural of “chinook” — a warm dry wind blowing down the eastern slopes of the Rockies

From this reading Affairs of State at Astoria.--M’Dougal Proposes for the Hand of An Indian Princess--Matrimonial Embassy to Comcomly.-- Matrimonial Notions Among the Chinooks.--Settlements and Pin-Money.--The Bringing Home of the Bride.--A Managing Father-in-Law.--Arrival of Mr. Hunt at Astoria.

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

From this reading Affairs of State at Astoria.--M’Dougal Proposes for the Hand of An Indian Princess--Matrimonial Embassy to Comcomly.-- Matrimonial Notions Among the Chinooks.--Settlements and Pin-Money.--The Bringing Home of the Bride.--A Managing Father-in-Law.--Arrival of Mr. Hunt at Astoria.

the coloring of a person's face

From this reading WE have hitherto had so much to relate of a gloomy and disastrous nature, that it is with a feeling of momentary relief we turn to something of a more pleasing complexion, and record the first, and indeed only nuptials in high life that took place in the infant settlement of Astoria.

past form of “conceive” — have the idea for

From this reading M’Dougal, who appears to have been a man of a thousand projects, and of great, though somewhat irregular ambition, suddenly conceived the idea of seeking the hand of one of the native princesses, a daughter of the one-eyed potentate Comcomly, who held sway over the fishing tribe of the Chinooks, and had long supplied the factory with smelts and sturgeons.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Some accounts give rather a romantic origin to this affair, tracing it to the stormy night when M’Dougal, in the course of an exploring expedition, was driven by stress of weather to seek shelter in the royal abode of Comcomly.

a female human offspring

From this reading M’Dougal, who appears to have been a man of a thousand projects, and of great, though somewhat irregular ambition, suddenly conceived the idea of seeking the hand of one of the native princesses, a daughter of the one-eyed potentate Comcomly, who held sway over the fishing tribe of the Chinooks, and had long supplied the factory with smelts and sturgeons.

(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin

From this reading WE have hitherto had so much to relate of a gloomy and disastrous nature, that it is with a feeling of momentary relief we turn to something of a more pleasing complexion, and record the first, and indeed only nuptials in high life that took place in the infant settlement of Astoria.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading Some accounts give rather a romantic origin to this affair, tracing it to the stormy night when M’Dougal, in the course of an exploring expedition, was driven by stress of weather to seek shelter in the royal abode of Comcomly.

a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work

From this reading Affairs of State at Astoria.--M’Dougal Proposes for the Hand of An Indian Princess--Matrimonial Embassy to Comcomly.-- Matrimonial Notions Among the Chinooks.--Settlements and Pin-Money.--The Bringing Home of the Bride.--A Managing Father-in-Law.--Arrival of Mr. Hunt at Astoria.

provide entertainment for

From this reading Then and there he was first struck with the charms of the piscatory princess, as she exerted herself to entertain her father’s guest.

past form of “exert” — put to use

From this reading Then and there he was first struck with the charms of the piscatory princess, as she exerted herself to entertain her father’s guest.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading Some accounts give rather a romantic origin to this affair, tracing it to the stormy night when M’Dougal, in the course of an exploring expedition, was driven by stress of weather to seek shelter in the royal abode of Comcomly.

-ing form of “explore” — inquire into

From this reading Some accounts give rather a romantic origin to this affair, tracing it to the stormy night when M’Dougal, in the course of an exploring expedition, was driven by stress of weather to seek shelter in the royal abode of Comcomly.

a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading M’Dougal, who appears to have been a man of a thousand projects, and of great, though somewhat irregular ambition, suddenly conceived the idea of seeking the hand of one of the native princesses, a daughter of the one-eyed potentate Comcomly, who held sway over the fishing tribe of the Chinooks, and had long supplied the factory with smelts and sturgeons.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Then and there he was first struck with the charms of the piscatory princess, as she exerted herself to entertain her father’s guest.

the father of your spouse

From this reading Affairs of State at Astoria.--M’Dougal Proposes for the Hand of An Indian Princess--Matrimonial Embassy to Comcomly.-- Matrimonial Notions Among the Chinooks.--Settlements and Pin-Money.--The Bringing Home of the Bride.--A Managing Father-in-Law.--Arrival of Mr. Hunt at Astoria.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading WE have hitherto had so much to relate of a gloomy and disastrous nature, that it is with a feeling of momentary relief we turn to something of a more pleasing complexion, and record the first, and indeed only nuptials in high life that took place in the infant settlement of Astoria.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading WE have hitherto had so much to relate of a gloomy and disastrous nature, that it is with a feeling of momentary relief we turn to something of a more pleasing complexion, and record the first, and indeed only nuptials in high life that took place in the infant settlement of Astoria.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading M’Dougal, who appears to have been a man of a thousand projects, and of great, though somewhat irregular ambition, suddenly conceived the idea of seeking the hand of one of the native princesses, a daughter of the one-eyed potentate Comcomly, who held sway over the fishing tribe of the Chinooks, and had long supplied the factory with smelts and sturgeons.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Affairs of State at Astoria.--M’Dougal Proposes for the Hand of An Indian Princess--Matrimonial Embassy to Comcomly.-- Matrimonial Notions Among the Chinooks.--Settlements and Pin-Money.--The Bringing Home of the Bride.--A Managing Father-in-Law.--Arrival of Mr. Hunt at Astoria.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Some accounts give rather a romantic origin to this affair, tracing it to the stormy night when M’Dougal, in the course of an exploring expedition, was driven by stress of weather to seek shelter in the royal abode of Comcomly.

depressingly dark

From this reading WE have hitherto had so much to relate of a gloomy and disastrous nature, that it is with a feeling of momentary relief we turn to something of a more pleasing complexion, and record the first, and indeed only nuptials in high life that took place in the infant settlement of Astoria.

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

From this reading M’Dougal, who appears to have been a man of a thousand projects, and of great, though somewhat irregular ambition, suddenly conceived the idea of seeking the hand of one of the native princesses, a daughter of the one-eyed potentate Comcomly, who held sway over the fishing tribe of the Chinooks, and had long supplied the factory with smelts and sturgeons.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Then and there he was first struck with the charms of the piscatory princess, as she exerted herself to entertain her father’s guest.

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

From this reading WE have hitherto had so much to relate of a gloomy and disastrous nature, that it is with a feeling of momentary relief we turn to something of a more pleasing complexion, and record the first, and indeed only nuptials in high life that took place in the infant settlement of Astoria.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Affairs of State at Astoria.--M’Dougal Proposes for the Hand of An Indian Princess--Matrimonial Embassy to Comcomly.-- Matrimonial Notions Among the Chinooks.--Settlements and Pin-Money.--The Bringing Home of the Bride.--A Managing Father-in-Law.--Arrival of Mr. Hunt at Astoria.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading WE have hitherto had so much to relate of a gloomy and disastrous nature, that it is with a feeling of momentary relief we turn to something of a more pleasing complexion, and record the first, and indeed only nuptials in high life that took place in the infant settlement of Astoria.

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

From this reading Then and there he was first struck with the charms of the piscatory princess, as she exerted herself to entertain her father’s guest.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading M’Dougal, who appears to have been a man of a thousand projects, and of great, though somewhat irregular ambition, suddenly conceived the idea of seeking the hand of one of the native princesses, a daughter of the one-eyed potentate Comcomly, who held sway over the fishing tribe of the Chinooks, and had long supplied the factory with smelts and sturgeons.

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

From this reading Then and there he was first struck with the charms of the piscatory princess, as she exerted herself to entertain her father’s guest.

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

From this reading Then and there he was first struck with the charms of the piscatory princess, as she exerted herself to entertain her father’s guest.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading WE have hitherto had so much to relate of a gloomy and disastrous nature, that it is with a feeling of momentary relief we turn to something of a more pleasing complexion, and record the first, and indeed only nuptials in high life that took place in the infant settlement of Astoria.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading WE have hitherto had so much to relate of a gloomy and disastrous nature, that it is with a feeling of momentary relief we turn to something of a more pleasing complexion, and record the first, and indeed only nuptials in high life that took place in the infant settlement of Astoria.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Affairs of State at Astoria.--M’Dougal Proposes for the Hand of An Indian Princess--Matrimonial Embassy to Comcomly.-- Matrimonial Notions Among the Chinooks.--Settlements and Pin-Money.--The Bringing Home of the Bride.--A Managing Father-in-Law.--Arrival of Mr. Hunt at Astoria.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading Affairs of State at Astoria.--M’Dougal Proposes for the Hand of An Indian Princess--Matrimonial Embassy to Comcomly.-- Matrimonial Notions Among the Chinooks.--Settlements and Pin-Money.--The Bringing Home of the Bride.--A Managing Father-in-Law.--Arrival of Mr. Hunt at Astoria.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading M’Dougal, who appears to have been a man of a thousand projects, and of great, though somewhat irregular ambition, suddenly conceived the idea of seeking the hand of one of the native princesses, a daughter of the one-eyed potentate Comcomly, who held sway over the fishing tribe of the Chinooks, and had long supplied the factory with smelts and sturgeons.

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

From this reading WE have hitherto had so much to relate of a gloomy and disastrous nature, that it is with a feeling of momentary relief we turn to something of a more pleasing complexion, and record the first, and indeed only nuptials in high life that took place in the infant settlement of Astoria.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading WE have hitherto had so much to relate of a gloomy and disastrous nature, that it is with a feeling of momentary relief we turn to something of a more pleasing complexion, and record the first, and indeed only nuptials in high life that took place in the infant settlement of Astoria.

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

From this reading Affairs of State at Astoria.--M’Dougal Proposes for the Hand of An Indian Princess--Matrimonial Embassy to Comcomly.-- Matrimonial Notions Among the Chinooks.--Settlements and Pin-Money.--The Bringing Home of the Bride.--A Managing Father-in-Law.--Arrival of Mr. Hunt at Astoria.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading WE have hitherto had so much to relate of a gloomy and disastrous nature, that it is with a feeling of momentary relief we turn to something of a more pleasing complexion, and record the first, and indeed only nuptials in high life that took place in the infant settlement of Astoria.

contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice

From this reading M’Dougal, who appears to have been a man of a thousand projects, and of great, though somewhat irregular ambition, suddenly conceived the idea of seeking the hand of one of the native princesses, a daughter of the one-eyed potentate Comcomly, who held sway over the fishing tribe of the Chinooks, and had long supplied the factory with smelts and sturgeons.

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

From this reading WE have hitherto had so much to relate of a gloomy and disastrous nature, that it is with a feeling of momentary relief we turn to something of a more pleasing complexion, and record the first, and indeed only nuptials in high life that took place in the infant settlement of Astoria.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WE have hitherto had so much to relate of a gloomy and disastrous nature, that it is with a feeling of momentary relief we turn to something of a more pleasing complexion, and record the first, and indeed only nuptials in high life that took place in the infant settlement of Astoria.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading WE have hitherto had so much to relate of a gloomy and disastrous nature, that it is with a feeling of momentary relief we turn to something of a more pleasing complexion, and record the first, and indeed only nuptials in high life that took place in the infant settlement of Astoria.

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

From this reading M’Dougal, who appears to have been a man of a thousand projects, and of great, though somewhat irregular ambition, suddenly conceived the idea of seeking the hand of one of the native princesses, a daughter of the one-eyed potentate Comcomly, who held sway over the fishing tribe of the Chinooks, and had long supplied the factory with smelts and sturgeons.

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

From this reading Affairs of State at Astoria.--M’Dougal Proposes for the Hand of An Indian Princess--Matrimonial Embassy to Comcomly.-- Matrimonial Notions Among the Chinooks.--Settlements and Pin-Money.--The Bringing Home of the Bride.--A Managing Father-in-Law.--Arrival of Mr. Hunt at Astoria.

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

From this reading M’Dougal, who appears to have been a man of a thousand projects, and of great, though somewhat irregular ambition, suddenly conceived the idea of seeking the hand of one of the native princesses, a daughter of the one-eyed potentate Comcomly, who held sway over the fishing tribe of the Chinooks, and had long supplied the factory with smelts and sturgeons.

-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading Affairs of State at Astoria.--M’Dougal Proposes for the Hand of An Indian Princess--Matrimonial Embassy to Comcomly.-- Matrimonial Notions Among the Chinooks.--Settlements and Pin-Money.--The Bringing Home of the Bride.--A Managing Father-in-Law.--Arrival of Mr. Hunt at Astoria.

of or relating to the state of marriage

From this reading Affairs of State at Astoria.--M’Dougal Proposes for the Hand of An Indian Princess--Matrimonial Embassy to Comcomly.-- Matrimonial Notions Among the Chinooks.--Settlements and Pin-Money.--The Bringing Home of the Bride.--A Managing Father-in-Law.--Arrival of Mr. Hunt at Astoria.

lasting for a markedly brief time

From this reading WE have hitherto had so much to relate of a gloomy and disastrous nature, that it is with a feeling of momentary relief we turn to something of a more pleasing complexion, and record the first, and indeed only nuptials in high life that took place in the infant settlement of Astoria.

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

From this reading WE have hitherto had so much to relate of a gloomy and disastrous nature, that it is with a feeling of momentary relief we turn to something of a more pleasing complexion, and record the first, and indeed only nuptials in high life that took place in the infant settlement of Astoria.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Affairs of State at Astoria.--M’Dougal Proposes for the Hand of An Indian Princess--Matrimonial Embassy to Comcomly.-- Matrimonial Notions Among the Chinooks.--Settlements and Pin-Money.--The Bringing Home of the Bride.--A Managing Father-in-Law.--Arrival of Mr. Hunt at Astoria.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading WE have hitherto had so much to relate of a gloomy and disastrous nature, that it is with a feeling of momentary relief we turn to something of a more pleasing complexion, and record the first, and indeed only nuptials in high life that took place in the infant settlement of Astoria.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading M’Dougal, who appears to have been a man of a thousand projects, and of great, though somewhat irregular ambition, suddenly conceived the idea of seeking the hand of one of the native princesses, a daughter of the one-eyed potentate Comcomly, who held sway over the fishing tribe of the Chinooks, and had long supplied the factory with smelts and sturgeons.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading WE have hitherto had so much to relate of a gloomy and disastrous nature, that it is with a feeling of momentary relief we turn to something of a more pleasing complexion, and record the first, and indeed only nuptials in high life that took place in the infant settlement of Astoria.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Some accounts give rather a romantic origin to this affair, tracing it to the stormy night when M’Dougal, in the course of an exploring expedition, was driven by stress of weather to seek shelter in the royal abode of Comcomly.

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

From this reading Affairs of State at Astoria.--M’Dougal Proposes for the Hand of An Indian Princess--Matrimonial Embassy to Comcomly.-- Matrimonial Notions Among the Chinooks.--Settlements and Pin-Money.--The Bringing Home of the Bride.--A Managing Father-in-Law.--Arrival of Mr. Hunt at Astoria.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading WE have hitherto had so much to relate of a gloomy and disastrous nature, that it is with a feeling of momentary relief we turn to something of a more pleasing complexion, and record the first, and indeed only nuptials in high life that took place in the infant settlement of Astoria.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Affairs of State at Astoria.--M’Dougal Proposes for the Hand of An Indian Princess--Matrimonial Embassy to Comcomly.-- Matrimonial Notions Among the Chinooks.--Settlements and Pin-Money.--The Bringing Home of the Bride.--A Managing Father-in-Law.--Arrival of Mr. Hunt at Astoria.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading M’Dougal, who appears to have been a man of a thousand projects, and of great, though somewhat irregular ambition, suddenly conceived the idea of seeking the hand of one of the native princesses, a daughter of the one-eyed potentate Comcomly, who held sway over the fishing tribe of the Chinooks, and had long supplied the factory with smelts and sturgeons.

having or showing only one eye

From this reading M’Dougal, who appears to have been a man of a thousand projects, and of great, though somewhat irregular ambition, suddenly conceived the idea of seeking the hand of one of the native princesses, a daughter of the one-eyed potentate Comcomly, who held sway over the fishing tribe of the Chinooks, and had long supplied the factory with smelts and sturgeons.

and nothing more

From this reading WE have hitherto had so much to relate of a gloomy and disastrous nature, that it is with a feeling of momentary relief we turn to something of a more pleasing complexion, and record the first, and indeed only nuptials in high life that took place in the infant settlement of Astoria.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading Some accounts give rather a romantic origin to this affair, tracing it to the stormy night when M’Dougal, in the course of an exploring expedition, was driven by stress of weather to seek shelter in the royal abode of Comcomly.

above and across; more than

From this reading M’Dougal, who appears to have been a man of a thousand projects, and of great, though somewhat irregular ambition, suddenly conceived the idea of seeking the hand of one of the native princesses, a daughter of the one-eyed potentate Comcomly, who held sway over the fishing tribe of the Chinooks, and had long supplied the factory with smelts and sturgeons.

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

From this reading Affairs of State at Astoria.--M’Dougal Proposes for the Hand of An Indian Princess--Matrimonial Embassy to Comcomly.-- Matrimonial Notions Among the Chinooks.--Settlements and Pin-Money.--The Bringing Home of the Bride.--A Managing Father-in-Law.--Arrival of Mr. Hunt at Astoria.

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

From this reading Then and there he was first struck with the charms of the piscatory princess, as she exerted herself to entertain her father’s guest.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading WE have hitherto had so much to relate of a gloomy and disastrous nature, that it is with a feeling of momentary relief we turn to something of a more pleasing complexion, and record the first, and indeed only nuptials in high life that took place in the infant settlement of Astoria.

giving pleasure and satisfaction

From this reading WE have hitherto had so much to relate of a gloomy and disastrous nature, that it is with a feeling of momentary relief we turn to something of a more pleasing complexion, and record the first, and indeed only nuptials in high life that took place in the infant settlement of Astoria.

a ruler who is unconstrained by law

From this reading M’Dougal, who appears to have been a man of a thousand projects, and of great, though somewhat irregular ambition, suddenly conceived the idea of seeking the hand of one of the native princesses, a daughter of the one-eyed potentate Comcomly, who held sway over the fishing tribe of the Chinooks, and had long supplied the factory with smelts and sturgeons.

The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.

From this reading Affairs of State at Astoria.--M’Dougal Proposes for the Hand of An Indian Princess--Matrimonial Embassy to Comcomly.-- Matrimonial Notions Among the Chinooks.--Settlements and Pin-Money.--The Bringing Home of the Bride.--A Managing Father-in-Law.--Arrival of Mr. Hunt at Astoria.

plural of “princess” — a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign)

From this reading M’Dougal, who appears to have been a man of a thousand projects, and of great, though somewhat irregular ambition, suddenly conceived the idea of seeking the hand of one of the native princesses, a daughter of the one-eyed potentate Comcomly, who held sway over the fishing tribe of the Chinooks, and had long supplied the factory with smelts and sturgeons.

plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading M’Dougal, who appears to have been a man of a thousand projects, and of great, though somewhat irregular ambition, suddenly conceived the idea of seeking the hand of one of the native princesses, a daughter of the one-eyed potentate Comcomly, who held sway over the fishing tribe of the Chinooks, and had long supplied the factory with smelts and sturgeons.

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

From this reading Affairs of State at Astoria.--M’Dougal Proposes for the Hand of An Indian Princess--Matrimonial Embassy to Comcomly.-- Matrimonial Notions Among the Chinooks.--Settlements and Pin-Money.--The Bringing Home of the Bride.--A Managing Father-in-Law.--Arrival of Mr. Hunt at Astoria.

on the contrary

From this reading Some accounts give rather a romantic origin to this affair, tracing it to the stormy night when M’Dougal, in the course of an exploring expedition, was driven by stress of weather to seek shelter in the royal abode of Comcomly.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading WE have hitherto had so much to relate of a gloomy and disastrous nature, that it is with a feeling of momentary relief we turn to something of a more pleasing complexion, and record the first, and indeed only nuptials in high life that took place in the infant settlement of Astoria.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading WE have hitherto had so much to relate of a gloomy and disastrous nature, that it is with a feeling of momentary relief we turn to something of a more pleasing complexion, and record the first, and indeed only nuptials in high life that took place in the infant settlement of Astoria.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading WE have hitherto had so much to relate of a gloomy and disastrous nature, that it is with a feeling of momentary relief we turn to something of a more pleasing complexion, and record the first, and indeed only nuptials in high life that took place in the infant settlement of Astoria.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading Some accounts give rather a romantic origin to this affair, tracing it to the stormy night when M’Dougal, in the course of an exploring expedition, was driven by stress of weather to seek shelter in the royal abode of Comcomly.

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

From this reading Some accounts give rather a romantic origin to this affair, tracing it to the stormy night when M’Dougal, in the course of an exploring expedition, was driven by stress of weather to seek shelter in the royal abode of Comcomly.

try to get or reach

From this reading Some accounts give rather a romantic origin to this affair, tracing it to the stormy night when M’Dougal, in the course of an exploring expedition, was driven by stress of weather to seek shelter in the royal abode of Comcomly.

the act of searching for something

From this reading M’Dougal, who appears to have been a man of a thousand projects, and of great, though somewhat irregular ambition, suddenly conceived the idea of seeking the hand of one of the native princesses, a daughter of the one-eyed potentate Comcomly, who held sway over the fishing tribe of the Chinooks, and had long supplied the factory with smelts and sturgeons.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading WE have hitherto had so much to relate of a gloomy and disastrous nature, that it is with a feeling of momentary relief we turn to something of a more pleasing complexion, and record the first, and indeed only nuptials in high life that took place in the infant settlement of Astoria.

plural of “settlement” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading Affairs of State at Astoria.--M’Dougal Proposes for the Hand of An Indian Princess--Matrimonial Embassy to Comcomly.-- Matrimonial Notions Among the Chinooks.--Settlements and Pin-Money.--The Bringing Home of the Bride.--A Managing Father-in-Law.--Arrival of Mr. Hunt at Astoria.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Then and there he was first struck with the charms of the piscatory princess, as she exerted herself to entertain her father’s guest.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading Some accounts give rather a romantic origin to this affair, tracing it to the stormy night when M’Dougal, in the course of an exploring expedition, was driven by stress of weather to seek shelter in the royal abode of Comcomly.

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From this reading M’Dougal, who appears to have been a man of a thousand projects, and of great, though somewhat irregular ambition, suddenly conceived the idea of seeking the hand of one of the native princesses, a daughter of the one-eyed potentate Comcomly, who held sway over the fishing tribe of the Chinooks, and had long supplied the factory with smelts and sturgeons.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading WE have hitherto had so much to relate of a gloomy and disastrous nature, that it is with a feeling of momentary relief we turn to something of a more pleasing complexion, and record the first, and indeed only nuptials in high life that took place in the infant settlement of Astoria.

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

From this reading Some accounts give rather a romantic origin to this affair, tracing it to the stormy night when M’Dougal, in the course of an exploring expedition, was driven by stress of weather to seek shelter in the royal abode of Comcomly.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading WE have hitherto had so much to relate of a gloomy and disastrous nature, that it is with a feeling of momentary relief we turn to something of a more pleasing complexion, and record the first, and indeed only nuptials in high life that took place in the infant settlement of Astoria.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading M’Dougal, who appears to have been a man of a thousand projects, and of great, though somewhat irregular ambition, suddenly conceived the idea of seeking the hand of one of the native princesses, a daughter of the one-eyed potentate Comcomly, who held sway over the fishing tribe of the Chinooks, and had long supplied the factory with smelts and sturgeons.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Affairs of State at Astoria.--M’Dougal Proposes for the Hand of An Indian Princess--Matrimonial Embassy to Comcomly.-- Matrimonial Notions Among the Chinooks.--Settlements and Pin-Money.--The Bringing Home of the Bride.--A Managing Father-in-Law.--Arrival of Mr. Hunt at Astoria.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading Some accounts give rather a romantic origin to this affair, tracing it to the stormy night when M’Dougal, in the course of an exploring expedition, was driven by stress of weather to seek shelter in the royal abode of Comcomly.

the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)

From this reading Some accounts give rather a romantic origin to this affair, tracing it to the stormy night when M’Dougal, in the course of an exploring expedition, was driven by stress of weather to seek shelter in the royal abode of Comcomly.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Then and there he was first struck with the charms of the piscatory princess, as she exerted herself to entertain her father’s guest.

plural of “sturgeon” — large primitive fishes valued for their flesh and roe; widely distributed in the North Temperate Zone

From this reading M’Dougal, who appears to have been a man of a thousand projects, and of great, though somewhat irregular ambition, suddenly conceived the idea of seeking the hand of one of the native princesses, a daughter of the one-eyed potentate Comcomly, who held sway over the fishing tribe of the Chinooks, and had long supplied the factory with smelts and sturgeons.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading M’Dougal, who appears to have been a man of a thousand projects, and of great, though somewhat irregular ambition, suddenly conceived the idea of seeking the hand of one of the native princesses, a daughter of the one-eyed potentate Comcomly, who held sway over the fishing tribe of the Chinooks, and had long supplied the factory with smelts and sturgeons.

inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading M’Dougal, who appears to have been a man of a thousand projects, and of great, though somewhat irregular ambition, suddenly conceived the idea of seeking the hand of one of the native princesses, a daughter of the one-eyed potentate Comcomly, who held sway over the fishing tribe of the Chinooks, and had long supplied the factory with smelts and sturgeons.

move back and forth or sideways

From this reading M’Dougal, who appears to have been a man of a thousand projects, and of great, though somewhat irregular ambition, suddenly conceived the idea of seeking the hand of one of the native princesses, a daughter of the one-eyed potentate Comcomly, who held sway over the fishing tribe of the Chinooks, and had long supplied the factory with smelts and sturgeons.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WE have hitherto had so much to relate of a gloomy and disastrous nature, that it is with a feeling of momentary relief we turn to something of a more pleasing complexion, and record the first, and indeed only nuptials in high life that took place in the infant settlement of Astoria.

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

From this reading Affairs of State at Astoria.--M’Dougal Proposes for the Hand of An Indian Princess--Matrimonial Embassy to Comcomly.-- Matrimonial Notions Among the Chinooks.--Settlements and Pin-Money.--The Bringing Home of the Bride.--A Managing Father-in-Law.--Arrival of Mr. Hunt at Astoria.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then and there he was first struck with the charms of the piscatory princess, as she exerted herself to entertain her father’s guest.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Then and there he was first struck with the charms of the piscatory princess, as she exerted herself to entertain her father’s guest.

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

From this reading Some accounts give rather a romantic origin to this affair, tracing it to the stormy night when M’Dougal, in the course of an exploring expedition, was driven by stress of weather to seek shelter in the royal abode of Comcomly.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading M’Dougal, who appears to have been a man of a thousand projects, and of great, though somewhat irregular ambition, suddenly conceived the idea of seeking the hand of one of the native princesses, a daughter of the one-eyed potentate Comcomly, who held sway over the fishing tribe of the Chinooks, and had long supplied the factory with smelts and sturgeons.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading M’Dougal, who appears to have been a man of a thousand projects, and of great, though somewhat irregular ambition, suddenly conceived the idea of seeking the hand of one of the native princesses, a daughter of the one-eyed potentate Comcomly, who held sway over the fishing tribe of the Chinooks, and had long supplied the factory with smelts and sturgeons.

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

From this reading Affairs of State at Astoria.--M’Dougal Proposes for the Hand of An Indian Princess--Matrimonial Embassy to Comcomly.-- Matrimonial Notions Among the Chinooks.--Settlements and Pin-Money.--The Bringing Home of the Bride.--A Managing Father-in-Law.--Arrival of Mr. Hunt at Astoria.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading WE have hitherto had so much to relate of a gloomy and disastrous nature, that it is with a feeling of momentary relief we turn to something of a more pleasing complexion, and record the first, and indeed only nuptials in high life that took place in the infant settlement of Astoria.

the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline

From this reading Some accounts give rather a romantic origin to this affair, tracing it to the stormy night when M’Dougal, in the course of an exploring expedition, was driven by stress of weather to seek shelter in the royal abode of Comcomly.

a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading M’Dougal, who appears to have been a man of a thousand projects, and of great, though somewhat irregular ambition, suddenly conceived the idea of seeking the hand of one of the native princesses, a daughter of the one-eyed potentate Comcomly, who held sway over the fishing tribe of the Chinooks, and had long supplied the factory with smelts and sturgeons.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading WE have hitherto had so much to relate of a gloomy and disastrous nature, that it is with a feeling of momentary relief we turn to something of a more pleasing complexion, and record the first, and indeed only nuptials in high life that took place in the infant settlement of Astoria.

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

From this reading Some accounts give rather a romantic origin to this affair, tracing it to the stormy night when M’Dougal, in the course of an exploring expedition, was driven by stress of weather to seek shelter in the royal abode of Comcomly.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading WE have hitherto had so much to relate of a gloomy and disastrous nature, that it is with a feeling of momentary relief we turn to something of a more pleasing complexion, and record the first, and indeed only nuptials in high life that took place in the infant settlement of Astoria.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Some accounts give rather a romantic origin to this affair, tracing it to the stormy night when M’Dougal, in the course of an exploring expedition, was driven by stress of weather to seek shelter in the royal abode of Comcomly.

at the time that

From this reading Some accounts give rather a romantic origin to this affair, tracing it to the stormy night when M’Dougal, in the course of an exploring expedition, was driven by stress of weather to seek shelter in the royal abode of Comcomly.

which person or people

From this reading M’Dougal, who appears to have been a man of a thousand projects, and of great, though somewhat irregular ambition, suddenly conceived the idea of seeking the hand of one of the native princesses, a daughter of the one-eyed potentate Comcomly, who held sway over the fishing tribe of the Chinooks, and had long supplied the factory with smelts and sturgeons.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WE have hitherto had so much to relate of a gloomy and disastrous nature, that it is with a feeling of momentary relief we turn to something of a more pleasing complexion, and record the first, and indeed only nuptials in high life that took place in the infant settlement of Astoria.