used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
(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 'With all deference to your better judgment, my lord, I anticipate a far different result.'
allottedadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːtɪd/
given as a task
From this reading 'I certainly intend, sir, to spend the time allotted to me here, in doing as I have said,' replied Henry.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
anticipateverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading 'With all deference to your better judgment, my lord, I anticipate a far different result.'
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 'Is that your real intention, Henry, or are you joking,' asked the earl, as the young man finished speaking.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 'Is that your real intention, Henry, or are you joking,' asked the earl, as the young man finished speaking.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading 'Is that your real intention, Henry, or are you joking,' asked the earl, as the young man finished speaking.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
beamingadjectiveUS /ˈbiːmɪŋ/
cheerful and bright
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading 'With all deference to your better judgment, my lord, I anticipate a far different result.'
CavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading 'I certainly intend, sir, to spend the time allotted to me here, in doing as I have said,' replied Henry.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
curiositiesnounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsətiz/
plural of “curiosity” — a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
deferencenounUS /ˈdefərəns/
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading 'With all deference to your better judgment, my lord, I anticipate a far different result.'
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading 'With all deference to your better judgment, my lord, I anticipate a far different result.'
dimensionsnounUS /dɪˈmenʃənz/
plural of “dimension” — the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading 'I certainly intend, sir, to spend the time allotted to me here, in doing as I have said,' replied Henry.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading 'Is that your real intention, Henry, or are you joking,' asked the earl, as the young man finished speaking.
Earl'snounUS /ɜːrlz/
possessive form of “earl” — a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
enrichverbUS /enˈrɪtʃ/
make better or improve in quality
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
ExploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
opinion or judgment
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading 'With all deference to your better judgment, my lord, I anticipate a far different result.'
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading 'Is that your real intention, Henry, or are you joking,' asked the earl, as the young man finished speaking.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 'I certainly intend, sir, to spend the time allotted to me here, in doing as I have said,' replied Henry.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading 'I certainly intend, sir, to spend the time allotted to me here, in doing as I have said,' replied Henry.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
HuntingtonnounUS /ˈhʌntɪŋtən/
United States physician who first described Huntington's chorea
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'I certainly intend, sir, to spend the time allotted to me here, in doing as I have said,' replied Henry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading 'I certainly intend, sir, to spend the time allotted to me here, in doing as I have said,' replied Henry.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading 'Is that your real intention, Henry, or are you joking,' asked the earl, as the young man finished speaking.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Is that your real intention, Henry, or are you joking,' asked the earl, as the young man finished speaking.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'Then it is my opinion that you will have a tiresome time of it,' said the earl.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
jokingadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊkɪŋ/
characterized by jokes and good humor
From this reading 'Is that your real intention, Henry, or are you joking,' asked the earl, as the young man finished speaking.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading 'With all deference to your better judgment, my lord, I anticipate a far different result.'
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading 'With all deference to your better judgment, my lord, I anticipate a far different result.'
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading 'Is that your real intention, Henry, or are you joking,' asked the earl, as the young man finished speaking.
marineadjectiveUS /mərˈiːn/
of or relating to the sea
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'I certainly intend, sir, to spend the time allotted to me here, in doing as I have said,' replied Henry.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
miniaturenounUS /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/
painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
museumnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 'Then it is my opinion that you will have a tiresome time of it,' said the earl.
not any; not one
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
O'Leary
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From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading 'Then it is my opinion that you will have a tiresome time of it,' said the earl.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
go across or through
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
PatverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
PiratesnounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/
plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading 'I certainly intend, sir, to spend the time allotted to me here, in doing as I have said,' replied Henry.
restrainverbUS /riˈstreɪn/
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading 'With all deference to your better judgment, my lord, I anticipate a far different result.'
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'I certainly intend, sir, to spend the time allotted to me here, in doing as I have said,' replied Henry.
sea-shells
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From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
term of address for a man
From this reading 'I certainly intend, sir, to spend the time allotted to me here, in doing as I have said,' replied Henry.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading 'Is that your real intention, Henry, or are you joking,' asked the earl, as the young man finished speaking.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading 'I certainly intend, sir, to spend the time allotted to me here, in doing as I have said,' replied Henry.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
TerminationnounUS /tərməˈneɪʃən/
a coming to an end of a contract period
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading 'Then it is my opinion that you will have a tiresome time of it,' said the earl.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading 'I certainly intend, sir, to spend the time allotted to me here, in doing as I have said,' replied Henry.
tiresomeadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərsəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading 'Then it is my opinion that you will have a tiresome time of it,' said the earl.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
at the time that
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
wherewith
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From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading 'Then it is my opinion that you will have a tiresome time of it,' said the earl.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
a late time of life
From this reading _Henry Huntington and Pat O'Leary, the Earl's Servant, start upon An Exploring Expedition--Its Strange and Sudden Termination at the Pirates' Cavern._ With a love of adventure, which no sense of anticipated or real danger could restrain, glowing upon his mind, and beaming forth from his handsome eyes, did Henry Huntington, upon his first landing upon the island, declare to his companions that he intended to pass the day in exploring its beautiful though limited dimensions, and when hunting for curious sea-shells and other marine curiosities, wherewith to enrich a sort of miniature museum which he had commenced some years before in merry England.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Is that your real intention, Henry, or are you joking,' asked the earl, as the young man finished speaking.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading 'Is that your real intention, Henry, or are you joking,' asked the earl, as the young man finished speaking.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Is that your real intention, Henry, or are you joking,' asked the earl, as the young man finished speaking.
