Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading Somewhat arbitrary episodes, therefore, are these two last chapters; yet still endurable as occurring in a work confessedly rambling, and whose very duty lies in the pleasant paths of vagrancy.

a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer

From this reading Pretending only to amuse my reader, or pretending chiefly to _that_, however much I may have sought, or _shall_ seek, to interest him occasionally through his profounder affections, I enjoy a privilege of neglecting harsher logic, and connecting the separate sections of these sketches, not by ropes and cables, but by threads of aerial gossamer.

plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking

From this reading Pretending only to amuse my reader, or pretending chiefly to _that_, however much I may have sought, or _shall_ seek, to interest him occasionally through his profounder affections, I enjoy a privilege of neglecting harsher logic, and connecting the separate sections of these sketches, not by ropes and cables, but by threads of aerial gossamer.

(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 My last two chapters, very slenderly connected with Birmingham, are yet made to rise out of it; the one out of Birmingham's own relation to the topic concerned, (viz., _Travelling_,) and the other (viz., _My Brother_) out of its relation to all possible times in my earlier life, and, therefore, why not to all possible places?

occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion

From this reading Pretending only to amuse my reader, or pretending chiefly to _that_, however much I may have sought, or _shall_ seek, to interest him occasionally through his profounder affections, I enjoy a privilege of neglecting harsher logic, and connecting the separate sections of these sketches, not by ropes and cables, but by threads of aerial gossamer.

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

From this reading My last two chapters, very slenderly connected with Birmingham, are yet made to rise out of it; the one out of Birmingham's own relation to the topic concerned, (viz., _Travelling_,) and the other (viz., _My Brother_) out of its relation to all possible times in my earlier life, and, therefore, why not to all possible places?

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading _Any where_ introduced, the chapter was partially out of its place; as well then to introduce it in Birmingham as elsewhere.

based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice

From this reading Somewhat arbitrary episodes, therefore, are these two last chapters; yet still endurable as occurring in a work confessedly rambling, and whose very duty lies in the pleasant paths of vagrancy.

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

From this reading My last two chapters, very slenderly connected with Birmingham, are yet made to rise out of it; the one out of Birmingham's own relation to the topic concerned, (viz., _Travelling_,) and the other (viz., _My Brother_) out of its relation to all possible times in my earlier life, and, therefore, why not to all possible places?

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

From this reading _Any where_ introduced, the chapter was partially out of its place; as well then to introduce it in Birmingham as elsewhere.

the largest city in Alabama; located in northeastern Alabama

From this reading My last two chapters, very slenderly connected with Birmingham, are yet made to rise out of it; the one out of Birmingham's own relation to the topic concerned, (viz., _Travelling_,) and the other (viz., _My Brother_) out of its relation to all possible times in my earlier life, and, therefore, why not to all possible places?

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From this reading My last two chapters, very slenderly connected with Birmingham, are yet made to rise out of it; the one out of Birmingham's own relation to the topic concerned, (viz., _Travelling_,) and the other (viz., _My Brother_) out of its relation to all possible times in my earlier life, and, therefore, why not to all possible places?

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading My last two chapters, very slenderly connected with Birmingham, are yet made to rise out of it; the one out of Birmingham's own relation to the topic concerned, (viz., _Travelling_,) and the other (viz., _My Brother_) out of its relation to all possible times in my earlier life, and, therefore, why not to all possible places?

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Pretending only to amuse my reader, or pretending chiefly to _that_, however much I may have sought, or _shall_ seek, to interest him occasionally through his profounder affections, I enjoy a privilege of neglecting harsher logic, and connecting the separate sections of these sketches, not by ropes and cables, but by threads of aerial gossamer.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Pretending only to amuse my reader, or pretending chiefly to _that_, however much I may have sought, or _shall_ seek, to interest him occasionally through his profounder affections, I enjoy a privilege of neglecting harsher logic, and connecting the separate sections of these sketches, not by ropes and cables, but by threads of aerial gossamer.

plural of “cable” — a telegram sent abroad

From this reading Pretending only to amuse my reader, or pretending chiefly to _that_, however much I may have sought, or _shall_ seek, to interest him occasionally through his profounder affections, I enjoy a privilege of neglecting harsher logic, and connecting the separate sections of these sketches, not by ropes and cables, but by threads of aerial gossamer.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading _Any where_ introduced, the chapter was partially out of its place; as well then to introduce it in Birmingham as elsewhere.

plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading My last two chapters, very slenderly connected with Birmingham, are yet made to rise out of it; the one out of Birmingham's own relation to the topic concerned, (viz., _Travelling_,) and the other (viz., _My Brother_) out of its relation to all possible times in my earlier life, and, therefore, why not to all possible places?

for the most part

From this reading Pretending only to amuse my reader, or pretending chiefly to _that_, however much I may have sought, or _shall_ seek, to interest him occasionally through his profounder affections, I enjoy a privilege of neglecting harsher logic, and connecting the separate sections of these sketches, not by ropes and cables, but by threads of aerial gossamer.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading My last two chapters, very slenderly connected with Birmingham, are yet made to rise out of it; the one out of Birmingham's own relation to the topic concerned, (viz., _Travelling_,) and the other (viz., _My Brother_) out of its relation to all possible times in my earlier life, and, therefore, why not to all possible places?

as acknowledged

From this reading Somewhat arbitrary episodes, therefore, are these two last chapters; yet still endurable as occurring in a work confessedly rambling, and whose very duty lies in the pleasant paths of vagrancy.

being joined in close association

From this reading My last two chapters, very slenderly connected with Birmingham, are yet made to rise out of it; the one out of Birmingham's own relation to the topic concerned, (viz., _Travelling_,) and the other (viz., _My Brother_) out of its relation to all possible times in my earlier life, and, therefore, why not to all possible places?

-ing form of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

From this reading Pretending only to amuse my reader, or pretending chiefly to _that_, however much I may have sought, or _shall_ seek, to interest him occasionally through his profounder affections, I enjoy a privilege of neglecting harsher logic, and connecting the separate sections of these sketches, not by ropes and cables, but by threads of aerial gossamer.

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

From this reading Somewhat arbitrary episodes, therefore, are these two last chapters; yet still endurable as occurring in a work confessedly rambling, and whose very duty lies in the pleasant paths of vagrancy.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading My last two chapters, very slenderly connected with Birmingham, are yet made to rise out of it; the one out of Birmingham's own relation to the topic concerned, (viz., _Travelling_,) and the other (viz., _My Brother_) out of its relation to all possible times in my earlier life, and, therefore, why not to all possible places?

in or to another place

From this reading _Any where_ introduced, the chapter was partially out of its place; as well then to introduce it in Birmingham as elsewhere.

capable of being borne though unpleasant

From this reading Somewhat arbitrary episodes, therefore, are these two last chapters; yet still endurable as occurring in a work confessedly rambling, and whose very duty lies in the pleasant paths of vagrancy.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Pretending only to amuse my reader, or pretending chiefly to _that_, however much I may have sought, or _shall_ seek, to interest him occasionally through his profounder affections, I enjoy a privilege of neglecting harsher logic, and connecting the separate sections of these sketches, not by ropes and cables, but by threads of aerial gossamer.

plural of “episode” — a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading Somewhat arbitrary episodes, therefore, are these two last chapters; yet still endurable as occurring in a work confessedly rambling, and whose very duty lies in the pleasant paths of vagrancy.

characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy

From this reading Pretending only to amuse my reader, or pretending chiefly to _that_, however much I may have sought, or _shall_ seek, to interest him occasionally through his profounder affections, I enjoy a privilege of neglecting harsher logic, and connecting the separate sections of these sketches, not by ropes and cables, but by threads of aerial gossamer.

comparative of “harsh” — unpleasantly stern

From this reading Pretending only to amuse my reader, or pretending chiefly to _that_, however much I may have sought, or _shall_ seek, to interest him occasionally through his profounder affections, I enjoy a privilege of neglecting harsher logic, and connecting the separate sections of these sketches, not by ropes and cables, but by threads of aerial gossamer.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Pretending only to amuse my reader, or pretending chiefly to _that_, however much I may have sought, or _shall_ seek, to interest him occasionally through his profounder affections, I enjoy a privilege of neglecting harsher logic, and connecting the separate sections of these sketches, not by ropes and cables, but by threads of aerial gossamer.

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

From this reading Pretending only to amuse my reader, or pretending chiefly to _that_, however much I may have sought, or _shall_ seek, to interest him occasionally through his profounder affections, I enjoy a privilege of neglecting harsher logic, and connecting the separate sections of these sketches, not by ropes and cables, but by threads of aerial gossamer.

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

From this reading Pretending only to amuse my reader, or pretending chiefly to _that_, however much I may have sought, or _shall_ seek, to interest him occasionally through his profounder affections, I enjoy a privilege of neglecting harsher logic, and connecting the separate sections of these sketches, not by ropes and cables, but by threads of aerial gossamer.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Pretending only to amuse my reader, or pretending chiefly to _that_, however much I may have sought, or _shall_ seek, to interest him occasionally through his profounder affections, I enjoy a privilege of neglecting harsher logic, and connecting the separate sections of these sketches, not by ropes and cables, but by threads of aerial gossamer.

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

From this reading Pretending only to amuse my reader, or pretending chiefly to _that_, however much I may have sought, or _shall_ seek, to interest him occasionally through his profounder affections, I enjoy a privilege of neglecting harsher logic, and connecting the separate sections of these sketches, not by ropes and cables, but by threads of aerial gossamer.

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

From this reading My last two chapters, very slenderly connected with Birmingham, are yet made to rise out of it; the one out of Birmingham's own relation to the topic concerned, (viz., _Travelling_,) and the other (viz., _My Brother_) out of its relation to all possible times in my earlier life, and, therefore, why not to all possible places?

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Pretending only to amuse my reader, or pretending chiefly to _that_, however much I may have sought, or _shall_ seek, to interest him occasionally through his profounder affections, I enjoy a privilege of neglecting harsher logic, and connecting the separate sections of these sketches, not by ropes and cables, but by threads of aerial gossamer.

cause to come to know personally

From this reading _Any where_ introduced, the chapter was partially out of its place; as well then to introduce it in Birmingham as elsewhere.

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

From this reading _Any where_ introduced, the chapter was partially out of its place; as well then to introduce it in Birmingham as elsewhere.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading My last two chapters, very slenderly connected with Birmingham, are yet made to rise out of it; the one out of Birmingham's own relation to the topic concerned, (viz., _Travelling_,) and the other (viz., _My Brother_) out of its relation to all possible times in my earlier life, and, therefore, why not to all possible places?

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading My last two chapters, very slenderly connected with Birmingham, are yet made to rise out of it; the one out of Birmingham's own relation to the topic concerned, (viz., _Travelling_,) and the other (viz., _My Brother_) out of its relation to all possible times in my earlier life, and, therefore, why not to all possible places?

immediately past

From this reading My last two chapters, very slenderly connected with Birmingham, are yet made to rise out of it; the one out of Birmingham's own relation to the topic concerned, (viz., _Travelling_,) and the other (viz., _My Brother_) out of its relation to all possible times in my earlier life, and, therefore, why not to all possible places?

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading Somewhat arbitrary episodes, therefore, are these two last chapters; yet still endurable as occurring in a work confessedly rambling, and whose very duty lies in the pleasant paths of vagrancy.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading My last two chapters, very slenderly connected with Birmingham, are yet made to rise out of it; the one out of Birmingham's own relation to the topic concerned, (viz., _Travelling_,) and the other (viz., _My Brother_) out of its relation to all possible times in my earlier life, and, therefore, why not to all possible places?

the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference

From this reading Pretending only to amuse my reader, or pretending chiefly to _that_, however much I may have sought, or _shall_ seek, to interest him occasionally through his profounder affections, I enjoy a privilege of neglecting harsher logic, and connecting the separate sections of these sketches, not by ropes and cables, but by threads of aerial gossamer.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading My last two chapters, very slenderly connected with Birmingham, are yet made to rise out of it; the one out of Birmingham's own relation to the topic concerned, (viz., _Travelling_,) and the other (viz., _My Brother_) out of its relation to all possible times in my earlier life, and, therefore, why not to all possible places?

the state of being a man; manly qualities

From this reading PREMATURE MANHOOD.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Pretending only to amuse my reader, or pretending chiefly to _that_, however much I may have sought, or _shall_ seek, to interest him occasionally through his profounder affections, I enjoy a privilege of neglecting harsher logic, and connecting the separate sections of these sketches, not by ropes and cables, but by threads of aerial gossamer.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Pretending only to amuse my reader, or pretending chiefly to _that_, however much I may have sought, or _shall_ seek, to interest him occasionally through his profounder affections, I enjoy a privilege of neglecting harsher logic, and connecting the separate sections of these sketches, not by ropes and cables, but by threads of aerial gossamer.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My last two chapters, very slenderly connected with Birmingham, are yet made to rise out of it; the one out of Birmingham's own relation to the topic concerned, (viz., _Travelling_,) and the other (viz., _My Brother_) out of its relation to all possible times in my earlier life, and, therefore, why not to all possible places?

-ing form of “neglect” — leave undone or leave out

From this reading Pretending only to amuse my reader, or pretending chiefly to _that_, however much I may have sought, or _shall_ seek, to interest him occasionally through his profounder affections, I enjoy a privilege of neglecting harsher logic, and connecting the separate sections of these sketches, not by ropes and cables, but by threads of aerial gossamer.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading My last two chapters, very slenderly connected with Birmingham, are yet made to rise out of it; the one out of Birmingham's own relation to the topic concerned, (viz., _Travelling_,) and the other (viz., _My Brother_) out of its relation to all possible times in my earlier life, and, therefore, why not to all possible places?

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Pretending only to amuse my reader, or pretending chiefly to _that_, however much I may have sought, or _shall_ seek, to interest him occasionally through his profounder affections, I enjoy a privilege of neglecting harsher logic, and connecting the separate sections of these sketches, not by ropes and cables, but by threads of aerial gossamer.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Somewhat arbitrary episodes, therefore, are these two last chapters; yet still endurable as occurring in a work confessedly rambling, and whose very duty lies in the pleasant paths of vagrancy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading My last two chapters, very slenderly connected with Birmingham, are yet made to rise out of it; the one out of Birmingham's own relation to the topic concerned, (viz., _Travelling_,) and the other (viz., _My Brother_) out of its relation to all possible times in my earlier life, and, therefore, why not to all possible places?

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading My last two chapters, very slenderly connected with Birmingham, are yet made to rise out of it; the one out of Birmingham's own relation to the topic concerned, (viz., _Travelling_,) and the other (viz., _My Brother_) out of its relation to all possible times in my earlier life, and, therefore, why not to all possible places?

and nothing more

From this reading Pretending only to amuse my reader, or pretending chiefly to _that_, however much I may have sought, or _shall_ seek, to interest him occasionally through his profounder affections, I enjoy a privilege of neglecting harsher logic, and connecting the separate sections of these sketches, not by ropes and cables, but by threads of aerial gossamer.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Pretending only to amuse my reader, or pretending chiefly to _that_, however much I may have sought, or _shall_ seek, to interest him occasionally through his profounder affections, I enjoy a privilege of neglecting harsher logic, and connecting the separate sections of these sketches, not by ropes and cables, but by threads of aerial gossamer.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading My last two chapters, very slenderly connected with Birmingham, are yet made to rise out of it; the one out of Birmingham's own relation to the topic concerned, (viz., _Travelling_,) and the other (viz., _My Brother_) out of its relation to all possible times in my earlier life, and, therefore, why not to all possible places?

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading My last two chapters, very slenderly connected with Birmingham, are yet made to rise out of it; the one out of Birmingham's own relation to the topic concerned, (viz., _Travelling_,) and the other (viz., _My Brother_) out of its relation to all possible times in my earlier life, and, therefore, why not to all possible places?

have ownership or possession of

From this reading My last two chapters, very slenderly connected with Birmingham, are yet made to rise out of it; the one out of Birmingham's own relation to the topic concerned, (viz., _Travelling_,) and the other (viz., _My Brother_) out of its relation to all possible times in my earlier life, and, therefore, why not to all possible places?

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading _Any where_ introduced, the chapter was partially out of its place; as well then to introduce it in Birmingham as elsewhere.

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading Somewhat arbitrary episodes, therefore, are these two last chapters; yet still endurable as occurring in a work confessedly rambling, and whose very duty lies in the pleasant paths of vagrancy.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading _Any where_ introduced, the chapter was partially out of its place; as well then to introduce it in Birmingham as elsewhere.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading My last two chapters, very slenderly connected with Birmingham, are yet made to rise out of it; the one out of Birmingham's own relation to the topic concerned, (viz., _Travelling_,) and the other (viz., _My Brother_) out of its relation to all possible times in my earlier life, and, therefore, why not to all possible places?

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Somewhat arbitrary episodes, therefore, are these two last chapters; yet still endurable as occurring in a work confessedly rambling, and whose very duty lies in the pleasant paths of vagrancy.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading My last two chapters, very slenderly connected with Birmingham, are yet made to rise out of it; the one out of Birmingham's own relation to the topic concerned, (viz., _Travelling_,) and the other (viz., _My Brother_) out of its relation to all possible times in my earlier life, and, therefore, why not to all possible places?

born after a gestation period of less than the normal time

From this reading PREMATURE MANHOOD.

the act of giving a false appearance

From this reading Pretending only to amuse my reader, or pretending chiefly to _that_, however much I may have sought, or _shall_ seek, to interest him occasionally through his profounder affections, I enjoy a privilege of neglecting harsher logic, and connecting the separate sections of these sketches, not by ropes and cables, but by threads of aerial gossamer.

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading Pretending only to amuse my reader, or pretending chiefly to _that_, however much I may have sought, or _shall_ seek, to interest him occasionally through his profounder affections, I enjoy a privilege of neglecting harsher logic, and connecting the separate sections of these sketches, not by ropes and cables, but by threads of aerial gossamer.

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

From this reading Pretending only to amuse my reader, or pretending chiefly to _that_, however much I may have sought, or _shall_ seek, to interest him occasionally through his profounder affections, I enjoy a privilege of neglecting harsher logic, and connecting the separate sections of these sketches, not by ropes and cables, but by threads of aerial gossamer.

spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly

From this reading Somewhat arbitrary episodes, therefore, are these two last chapters; yet still endurable as occurring in a work confessedly rambling, and whose very duty lies in the pleasant paths of vagrancy.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Pretending only to amuse my reader, or pretending chiefly to _that_, however much I may have sought, or _shall_ seek, to interest him occasionally through his profounder affections, I enjoy a privilege of neglecting harsher logic, and connecting the separate sections of these sketches, not by ropes and cables, but by threads of aerial gossamer.

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading My last two chapters, very slenderly connected with Birmingham, are yet made to rise out of it; the one out of Birmingham's own relation to the topic concerned, (viz., _Travelling_,) and the other (viz., _My Brother_) out of its relation to all possible times in my earlier life, and, therefore, why not to all possible places?

move upward

From this reading My last two chapters, very slenderly connected with Birmingham, are yet made to rise out of it; the one out of Birmingham's own relation to the topic concerned, (viz., _Travelling_,) and the other (viz., _My Brother_) out of its relation to all possible times in my earlier life, and, therefore, why not to all possible places?

plural of “rope” — a strong line

From this reading Pretending only to amuse my reader, or pretending chiefly to _that_, however much I may have sought, or _shall_ seek, to interest him occasionally through his profounder affections, I enjoy a privilege of neglecting harsher logic, and connecting the separate sections of these sketches, not by ropes and cables, but by threads of aerial gossamer.

plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading Pretending only to amuse my reader, or pretending chiefly to _that_, however much I may have sought, or _shall_ seek, to interest him occasionally through his profounder affections, I enjoy a privilege of neglecting harsher logic, and connecting the separate sections of these sketches, not by ropes and cables, but by threads of aerial gossamer.

try to get or reach

From this reading Pretending only to amuse my reader, or pretending chiefly to _that_, however much I may have sought, or _shall_ seek, to interest him occasionally through his profounder affections, I enjoy a privilege of neglecting harsher logic, and connecting the separate sections of these sketches, not by ropes and cables, but by threads of aerial gossamer.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading Pretending only to amuse my reader, or pretending chiefly to _that_, however much I may have sought, or _shall_ seek, to interest him occasionally through his profounder affections, I enjoy a privilege of neglecting harsher logic, and connecting the separate sections of these sketches, not by ropes and cables, but by threads of aerial gossamer.

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

From this reading Pretending only to amuse my reader, or pretending chiefly to _that_, however much I may have sought, or _shall_ seek, to interest him occasionally through his profounder affections, I enjoy a privilege of neglecting harsher logic, and connecting the separate sections of these sketches, not by ropes and cables, but by threads of aerial gossamer.

plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading Pretending only to amuse my reader, or pretending chiefly to _that_, however much I may have sought, or _shall_ seek, to interest him occasionally through his profounder affections, I enjoy a privilege of neglecting harsher logic, and connecting the separate sections of these sketches, not by ropes and cables, but by threads of aerial gossamer.

in a slim or slender manner

From this reading My last two chapters, very slenderly connected with Birmingham, are yet made to rise out of it; the one out of Birmingham's own relation to the topic concerned, (viz., _Travelling_,) and the other (viz., _My Brother_) out of its relation to all possible times in my earlier life, and, therefore, why not to all possible places?

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Somewhat arbitrary episodes, therefore, are these two last chapters; yet still endurable as occurring in a work confessedly rambling, and whose very duty lies in the pleasant paths of vagrancy.

that is looked for

From this reading Pretending only to amuse my reader, or pretending chiefly to _that_, however much I may have sought, or _shall_ seek, to interest him occasionally through his profounder affections, I enjoy a privilege of neglecting harsher logic, and connecting the separate sections of these sketches, not by ropes and cables, but by threads of aerial gossamer.

not in physical motion

From this reading Somewhat arbitrary episodes, therefore, are these two last chapters; yet still endurable as occurring in a work confessedly rambling, and whose very duty lies in the pleasant paths of vagrancy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Pretending only to amuse my reader, or pretending chiefly to _that_, however much I may have sought, or _shall_ seek, to interest him occasionally through his profounder affections, I enjoy a privilege of neglecting harsher logic, and connecting the separate sections of these sketches, not by ropes and cables, but by threads of aerial gossamer.

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

From this reading My last two chapters, very slenderly connected with Birmingham, are yet made to rise out of it; the one out of Birmingham's own relation to the topic concerned, (viz., _Travelling_,) and the other (viz., _My Brother_) out of its relation to all possible times in my earlier life, and, therefore, why not to all possible places?

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading _Any where_ introduced, the chapter was partially out of its place; as well then to introduce it in Birmingham as elsewhere.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading My last two chapters, very slenderly connected with Birmingham, are yet made to rise out of it; the one out of Birmingham's own relation to the topic concerned, (viz., _Travelling_,) and the other (viz., _My Brother_) out of its relation to all possible times in my earlier life, and, therefore, why not to all possible places?

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

From this reading Somewhat arbitrary episodes, therefore, are these two last chapters; yet still endurable as occurring in a work confessedly rambling, and whose very duty lies in the pleasant paths of vagrancy.

informal terms for clothing

From this reading Pretending only to amuse my reader, or pretending chiefly to _that_, however much I may have sought, or _shall_ seek, to interest him occasionally through his profounder affections, I enjoy a privilege of neglecting harsher logic, and connecting the separate sections of these sketches, not by ropes and cables, but by threads of aerial gossamer.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Pretending only to amuse my reader, or pretending chiefly to _that_, however much I may have sought, or _shall_ seek, to interest him occasionally through his profounder affections, I enjoy a privilege of neglecting harsher logic, and connecting the separate sections of these sketches, not by ropes and cables, but by threads of aerial gossamer.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading My last two chapters, very slenderly connected with Birmingham, are yet made to rise out of it; the one out of Birmingham's own relation to the topic concerned, (viz., _Travelling_,) and the other (viz., _My Brother_) out of its relation to all possible times in my earlier life, and, therefore, why not to all possible places?

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

From this reading My last two chapters, very slenderly connected with Birmingham, are yet made to rise out of it; the one out of Birmingham's own relation to the topic concerned, (viz., _Travelling_,) and the other (viz., _My Brother_) out of its relation to all possible times in my earlier life, and, therefore, why not to all possible places?

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading My last two chapters, very slenderly connected with Birmingham, are yet made to rise out of it; the one out of Birmingham's own relation to the topic concerned, (viz., _Travelling_,) and the other (viz., _My Brother_) out of its relation to all possible times in my earlier life, and, therefore, why not to all possible places?

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading My last two chapters, very slenderly connected with Birmingham, are yet made to rise out of it; the one out of Birmingham's own relation to the topic concerned, (viz., _Travelling_,) and the other (viz., _My Brother_) out of its relation to all possible times in my earlier life, and, therefore, why not to all possible places?

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

From this reading My last two chapters, very slenderly connected with Birmingham, are yet made to rise out of it; the one out of Birmingham's own relation to the topic concerned, (viz., _Travelling_,) and the other (viz., _My Brother_) out of its relation to all possible times in my earlier life, and, therefore, why not to all possible places?

the state of wandering from place to place; having no permanent home or means of livelihood

From this reading Somewhat arbitrary episodes, therefore, are these two last chapters; yet still endurable as occurring in a work confessedly rambling, and whose very duty lies in the pleasant paths of vagrancy.

precisely as stated

From this reading My last two chapters, very slenderly connected with Birmingham, are yet made to rise out of it; the one out of Birmingham's own relation to the topic concerned, (viz., _Travelling_,) and the other (viz., _My Brother_) out of its relation to all possible times in my earlier life, and, therefore, why not to all possible places?

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From this reading My last two chapters, very slenderly connected with Birmingham, are yet made to rise out of it; the one out of Birmingham's own relation to the topic concerned, (viz., _Travelling_,) and the other (viz., _My Brother_) out of its relation to all possible times in my earlier life, and, therefore, why not to all possible places?

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

From this reading _Any where_ introduced, the chapter was partially out of its place; as well then to introduce it in Birmingham as elsewhere.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading _Any where_ introduced, the chapter was partially out of its place; as well then to introduce it in Birmingham as elsewhere.

in or at the place that

From this reading _Any where_ introduced, the chapter was partially out of its place; as well then to introduce it in Birmingham as elsewhere.

belonging to which person

From this reading Somewhat arbitrary episodes, therefore, are these two last chapters; yet still endurable as occurring in a work confessedly rambling, and whose very duty lies in the pleasant paths of vagrancy.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading My last two chapters, very slenderly connected with Birmingham, are yet made to rise out of it; the one out of Birmingham's own relation to the topic concerned, (viz., _Travelling_,) and the other (viz., _My Brother_) out of its relation to all possible times in my earlier life, and, therefore, why not to all possible places?

in the company of; together with

From this reading My last two chapters, very slenderly connected with Birmingham, are yet made to rise out of it; the one out of Birmingham's own relation to the topic concerned, (viz., _Travelling_,) and the other (viz., _My Brother_) out of its relation to all possible times in my earlier life, and, therefore, why not to all possible places?

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

From this reading Somewhat arbitrary episodes, therefore, are these two last chapters; yet still endurable as occurring in a work confessedly rambling, and whose very duty lies in the pleasant paths of vagrancy.

but in spite of that

From this reading My last two chapters, very slenderly connected with Birmingham, are yet made to rise out of it; the one out of Birmingham's own relation to the topic concerned, (viz., _Travelling_,) and the other (viz., _My Brother_) out of its relation to all possible times in my earlier life, and, therefore, why not to all possible places?