used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had now been for some weeks a resident within the walls of the university, and yet had never presented my letter of introduction to Dr. Barret.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading How long I might have continued in this state of indifference it is hard to say, when chance brought about my acquaintance with the doctor.
accreditedadjectiveUS /əˈkredɪtɪd/
given official approval to act
From this reading Somehow, my thoughts and occupations had left me little leisure to reflect upon my college course, and I had not felt the necessity suggested by my friend Sir Harry, of having a supporter in the very learned and gifted individual to whom I was accredited.
accusationnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/
a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading Were I not inditing a true history in this narrative of my life, to the events and characters of which so many are living witnesses, I should certainly fear to attempt anything like a description of this very remarkable man; so liable would any sketch, however faint and imperfect, be to the accusation of caricature, when all was so singular and so eccentric.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading How long I might have continued in this state of indifference it is hard to say, when chance brought about my acquaintance with the doctor.
(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 Were I not inditing a true history in this narrative of my life, to the events and characters of which so many are living witnesses, I should certainly fear to attempt anything like a description of this very remarkable man; so liable would any sketch, however faint and imperfect, be to the accusation of caricature, when all was so singular and so eccentric.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had now been for some weeks a resident within the walls of the university, and yet had never presented my letter of introduction to Dr. Barret.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Were I not inditing a true history in this narrative of my life, to the events and characters of which so many are living witnesses, I should certainly fear to attempt anything like a description of this very remarkable man; so liable would any sketch, however faint and imperfect, be to the accusation of caricature, when all was so singular and so eccentric.
any thing at all
From this reading Were I not inditing a true history in this narrative of my life, to the events and characters of which so many are living witnesses, I should certainly fear to attempt anything like a description of this very remarkable man; so liable would any sketch, however faint and imperfect, be to the accusation of caricature, when all was so singular and so eccentric.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Were I not inditing a true history in this narrative of my life, to the events and characters of which so many are living witnesses, I should certainly fear to attempt anything like a description of this very remarkable man; so liable would any sketch, however faint and imperfect, be to the accusation of caricature, when all was so singular and so eccentric.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Were I not inditing a true history in this narrative of my life, to the events and characters of which so many are living witnesses, I should certainly fear to attempt anything like a description of this very remarkable man; so liable would any sketch, however faint and imperfect, be to the accusation of caricature, when all was so singular and so eccentric.
Barret
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From this reading I had now been for some weeks a resident within the walls of the university, and yet had never presented my letter of introduction to Dr. Barret.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Were I not inditing a true history in this narrative of my life, to the events and characters of which so many are living witnesses, I should certainly fear to attempt anything like a description of this very remarkable man; so liable would any sketch, however faint and imperfect, be to the accusation of caricature, when all was so singular and so eccentric.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I had now been for some weeks a resident within the walls of the university, and yet had never presented my letter of introduction to Dr. Barret.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading How long I might have continued in this state of indifference it is hard to say, when chance brought about my acquaintance with the doctor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Somehow, my thoughts and occupations had left me little leisure to reflect upon my college course, and I had not felt the necessity suggested by my friend Sir Harry, of having a supporter in the very learned and gifted individual to whom I was accredited.
caricatureverbUS /ˈkerəkətʃər/
represent in or produce a caricature of
From this reading Were I not inditing a true history in this narrative of my life, to the events and characters of which so many are living witnesses, I should certainly fear to attempt anything like a description of this very remarkable man; so liable would any sketch, however faint and imperfect, be to the accusation of caricature, when all was so singular and so eccentric.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Were I not inditing a true history in this narrative of my life, to the events and characters of which so many are living witnesses, I should certainly fear to attempt anything like a description of this very remarkable man; so liable would any sketch, however faint and imperfect, be to the accusation of caricature, when all was so singular and so eccentric.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading How long I might have continued in this state of indifference it is hard to say, when chance brought about my acquaintance with the doctor.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Were I not inditing a true history in this narrative of my life, to the events and characters of which so many are living witnesses, I should certainly fear to attempt anything like a description of this very remarkable man; so liable would any sketch, however faint and imperfect, be to the accusation of caricature, when all was so singular and so eccentric.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Somehow, my thoughts and occupations had left me little leisure to reflect upon my college course, and I had not felt the necessity suggested by my friend Sir Harry, of having a supporter in the very learned and gifted individual to whom I was accredited.
without stop or interruption
From this reading How long I might have continued in this state of indifference it is hard to say, when chance brought about my acquaintance with the doctor.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Somehow, my thoughts and occupations had left me little leisure to reflect upon my college course, and I had not felt the necessity suggested by my friend Sir Harry, of having a supporter in the very learned and gifted individual to whom I was accredited.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Were I not inditing a true history in this narrative of my life, to the events and characters of which so many are living witnesses, I should certainly fear to attempt anything like a description of this very remarkable man; so liable would any sketch, however faint and imperfect, be to the accusation of caricature, when all was so singular and so eccentric.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading How long I might have continued in this state of indifference it is hard to say, when chance brought about my acquaintance with the doctor.
Dr
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From this reading I had now been for some weeks a resident within the walls of the university, and yet had never presented my letter of introduction to Dr. Barret.
eccentricadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsentrɪk/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading Were I not inditing a true history in this narrative of my life, to the events and characters of which so many are living witnesses, I should certainly fear to attempt anything like a description of this very remarkable man; so liable would any sketch, however faint and imperfect, be to the accusation of caricature, when all was so singular and so eccentric.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Were I not inditing a true history in this narrative of my life, to the events and characters of which so many are living witnesses, I should certainly fear to attempt anything like a description of this very remarkable man; so liable would any sketch, however faint and imperfect, be to the accusation of caricature, when all was so singular and so eccentric.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Were I not inditing a true history in this narrative of my life, to the events and characters of which so many are living witnesses, I should certainly fear to attempt anything like a description of this very remarkable man; so liable would any sketch, however faint and imperfect, be to the accusation of caricature, when all was so singular and so eccentric.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Were I not inditing a true history in this narrative of my life, to the events and characters of which so many are living witnesses, I should certainly fear to attempt anything like a description of this very remarkable man; so liable would any sketch, however faint and imperfect, be to the accusation of caricature, when all was so singular and so eccentric.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Somehow, my thoughts and occupations had left me little leisure to reflect upon my college course, and I had not felt the necessity suggested by my friend Sir Harry, of having a supporter in the very learned and gifted individual to whom I was accredited.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had now been for some weeks a resident within the walls of the university, and yet had never presented my letter of introduction to Dr. Barret.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Somehow, my thoughts and occupations had left me little leisure to reflect upon my college course, and I had not felt the necessity suggested by my friend Sir Harry, of having a supporter in the very learned and gifted individual to whom I was accredited.
giftedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪftəd/
endowed with talent or talents
From this reading Somehow, my thoughts and occupations had left me little leisure to reflect upon my college course, and I had not felt the necessity suggested by my friend Sir Harry, of having a supporter in the very learned and gifted individual to whom I was accredited.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had now been for some weeks a resident within the walls of the university, and yet had never presented my letter of introduction to Dr. Barret.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading How long I might have continued in this state of indifference it is hard to say, when chance brought about my acquaintance with the doctor.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Somehow, my thoughts and occupations had left me little leisure to reflect upon my college course, and I had not felt the necessity suggested by my friend Sir Harry, of having a supporter in the very learned and gifted individual to whom I was accredited.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading How long I might have continued in this state of indifference it is hard to say, when chance brought about my acquaintance with the doctor.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Somehow, my thoughts and occupations had left me little leisure to reflect upon my college course, and I had not felt the necessity suggested by my friend Sir Harry, of having a supporter in the very learned and gifted individual to whom I was accredited.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Were I not inditing a true history in this narrative of my life, to the events and characters of which so many are living witnesses, I should certainly fear to attempt anything like a description of this very remarkable man; so liable would any sketch, however faint and imperfect, be to the accusation of caricature, when all was so singular and so eccentric.
How
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From this reading How long I might have continued in this state of indifference it is hard to say, when chance brought about my acquaintance with the doctor.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Were I not inditing a true history in this narrative of my life, to the events and characters of which so many are living witnesses, I should certainly fear to attempt anything like a description of this very remarkable man; so liable would any sketch, however faint and imperfect, be to the accusation of caricature, when all was so singular and so eccentric.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had now been for some weeks a resident within the walls of the university, and yet had never presented my letter of introduction to Dr. Barret.
imperfectadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/
not perfect; defective or inadequate
From this reading Were I not inditing a true history in this narrative of my life, to the events and characters of which so many are living witnesses, I should certainly fear to attempt anything like a description of this very remarkable man; so liable would any sketch, however faint and imperfect, be to the accusation of caricature, when all was so singular and so eccentric.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Somehow, my thoughts and occupations had left me little leisure to reflect upon my college course, and I had not felt the necessity suggested by my friend Sir Harry, of having a supporter in the very learned and gifted individual to whom I was accredited.
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading How long I might have continued in this state of indifference it is hard to say, when chance brought about my acquaintance with the doctor.
inditing
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From this reading Were I not inditing a true history in this narrative of my life, to the events and characters of which so many are living witnesses, I should certainly fear to attempt anything like a description of this very remarkable man; so liable would any sketch, however faint and imperfect, be to the accusation of caricature, when all was so singular and so eccentric.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Somehow, my thoughts and occupations had left me little leisure to reflect upon my college course, and I had not felt the necessity suggested by my friend Sir Harry, of having a supporter in the very learned and gifted individual to whom I was accredited.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading I had now been for some weeks a resident within the walls of the university, and yet had never presented my letter of introduction to Dr. Barret.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How long I might have continued in this state of indifference it is hard to say, when chance brought about my acquaintance with the doctor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading How long I might have continued in this state of indifference it is hard to say, when chance brought about my acquaintance with the doctor.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Somehow, my thoughts and occupations had left me little leisure to reflect upon my college course, and I had not felt the necessity suggested by my friend Sir Harry, of having a supporter in the very learned and gifted individual to whom I was accredited.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Somehow, my thoughts and occupations had left me little leisure to reflect upon my college course, and I had not felt the necessity suggested by my friend Sir Harry, of having a supporter in the very learned and gifted individual to whom I was accredited.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading Somehow, my thoughts and occupations had left me little leisure to reflect upon my college course, and I had not felt the necessity suggested by my friend Sir Harry, of having a supporter in the very learned and gifted individual to whom I was accredited.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading I had now been for some weeks a resident within the walls of the university, and yet had never presented my letter of introduction to Dr. Barret.
liableadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪəbəl/
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
From this reading Were I not inditing a true history in this narrative of my life, to the events and characters of which so many are living witnesses, I should certainly fear to attempt anything like a description of this very remarkable man; so liable would any sketch, however faint and imperfect, be to the accusation of caricature, when all was so singular and so eccentric.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Were I not inditing a true history in this narrative of my life, to the events and characters of which so many are living witnesses, I should certainly fear to attempt anything like a description of this very remarkable man; so liable would any sketch, however faint and imperfect, be to the accusation of caricature, when all was so singular and so eccentric.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Were I not inditing a true history in this narrative of my life, to the events and characters of which so many are living witnesses, I should certainly fear to attempt anything like a description of this very remarkable man; so liable would any sketch, however faint and imperfect, be to the accusation of caricature, when all was so singular and so eccentric.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Somehow, my thoughts and occupations had left me little leisure to reflect upon my college course, and I had not felt the necessity suggested by my friend Sir Harry, of having a supporter in the very learned and gifted individual to whom I was accredited.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Were I not inditing a true history in this narrative of my life, to the events and characters of which so many are living witnesses, I should certainly fear to attempt anything like a description of this very remarkable man; so liable would any sketch, however faint and imperfect, be to the accusation of caricature, when all was so singular and so eccentric.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading How long I might have continued in this state of indifference it is hard to say, when chance brought about my acquaintance with the doctor.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Were I not inditing a true history in this narrative of my life, to the events and characters of which so many are living witnesses, I should certainly fear to attempt anything like a description of this very remarkable man; so liable would any sketch, however faint and imperfect, be to the accusation of caricature, when all was so singular and so eccentric.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Were I not inditing a true history in this narrative of my life, to the events and characters of which so many are living witnesses, I should certainly fear to attempt anything like a description of this very remarkable man; so liable would any sketch, however faint and imperfect, be to the accusation of caricature, when all was so singular and so eccentric.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Somehow, my thoughts and occupations had left me little leisure to reflect upon my college course, and I had not felt the necessity suggested by my friend Sir Harry, of having a supporter in the very learned and gifted individual to whom I was accredited.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading How long I might have continued in this state of indifference it is hard to say, when chance brought about my acquaintance with the doctor.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had now been for some weeks a resident within the walls of the university, and yet had never presented my letter of introduction to Dr. Barret.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Were I not inditing a true history in this narrative of my life, to the events and characters of which so many are living witnesses, I should certainly fear to attempt anything like a description of this very remarkable man; so liable would any sketch, however faint and imperfect, be to the accusation of caricature, when all was so singular and so eccentric.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Somehow, my thoughts and occupations had left me little leisure to reflect upon my college course, and I had not felt the necessity suggested by my friend Sir Harry, of having a supporter in the very learned and gifted individual to whom I was accredited.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I had now been for some weeks a resident within the walls of the university, and yet had never presented my letter of introduction to Dr. Barret.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Somehow, my thoughts and occupations had left me little leisure to reflect upon my college course, and I had not felt the necessity suggested by my friend Sir Harry, of having a supporter in the very learned and gifted individual to whom I was accredited.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I had now been for some weeks a resident within the walls of the university, and yet had never presented my letter of introduction to Dr. Barret.
occupationsnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Somehow, my thoughts and occupations had left me little leisure to reflect upon my college course, and I had not felt the necessity suggested by my friend Sir Harry, of having a supporter in the very learned and gifted individual to whom I was accredited.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had now been for some weeks a resident within the walls of the university, and yet had never presented my letter of introduction to Dr. Barret.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I had now been for some weeks a resident within the walls of the university, and yet had never presented my letter of introduction to Dr. Barret.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading Somehow, my thoughts and occupations had left me little leisure to reflect upon my college course, and I had not felt the necessity suggested by my friend Sir Harry, of having a supporter in the very learned and gifted individual to whom I was accredited.
unusual or striking
From this reading Were I not inditing a true history in this narrative of my life, to the events and characters of which so many are living witnesses, I should certainly fear to attempt anything like a description of this very remarkable man; so liable would any sketch, however faint and imperfect, be to the accusation of caricature, when all was so singular and so eccentric.
residentadjectiveUS /ˈrezɪdənt/
living in a particular place
From this reading I had now been for some weeks a resident within the walls of the university, and yet had never presented my letter of introduction to Dr. Barret.
express in words
From this reading How long I might have continued in this state of indifference it is hard to say, when chance brought about my acquaintance with the doctor.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Were I not inditing a true history in this narrative of my life, to the events and characters of which so many are living witnesses, I should certainly fear to attempt anything like a description of this very remarkable man; so liable would any sketch, however faint and imperfect, be to the accusation of caricature, when all was so singular and so eccentric.
unusual or striking
From this reading Were I not inditing a true history in this narrative of my life, to the events and characters of which so many are living witnesses, I should certainly fear to attempt anything like a description of this very remarkable man; so liable would any sketch, however faint and imperfect, be to the accusation of caricature, when all was so singular and so eccentric.
term of address for a man
From this reading Somehow, my thoughts and occupations had left me little leisure to reflect upon my college course, and I had not felt the necessity suggested by my friend Sir Harry, of having a supporter in the very learned and gifted individual to whom I was accredited.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading Were I not inditing a true history in this narrative of my life, to the events and characters of which so many are living witnesses, I should certainly fear to attempt anything like a description of this very remarkable man; so liable would any sketch, however faint and imperfect, be to the accusation of caricature, when all was so singular and so eccentric.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Were I not inditing a true history in this narrative of my life, to the events and characters of which so many are living witnesses, I should certainly fear to attempt anything like a description of this very remarkable man; so liable would any sketch, however faint and imperfect, be to the accusation of caricature, when all was so singular and so eccentric.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I had now been for some weeks a resident within the walls of the university, and yet had never presented my letter of introduction to Dr. Barret.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Somehow, my thoughts and occupations had left me little leisure to reflect upon my college course, and I had not felt the necessity suggested by my friend Sir Harry, of having a supporter in the very learned and gifted individual to whom I was accredited.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading How long I might have continued in this state of indifference it is hard to say, when chance brought about my acquaintance with the doctor.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Somehow, my thoughts and occupations had left me little leisure to reflect upon my college course, and I had not felt the necessity suggested by my friend Sir Harry, of having a supporter in the very learned and gifted individual to whom I was accredited.
supporternounUS /səˈpɔːrtər/
a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading Somehow, my thoughts and occupations had left me little leisure to reflect upon my college course, and I had not felt the necessity suggested by my friend Sir Harry, of having a supporter in the very learned and gifted individual to whom I was accredited.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VICE-PROVOST.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading How long I might have continued in this state of indifference it is hard to say, when chance brought about my acquaintance with the doctor.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Somehow, my thoughts and occupations had left me little leisure to reflect upon my college course, and I had not felt the necessity suggested by my friend Sir Harry, of having a supporter in the very learned and gifted individual to whom I was accredited.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had now been for some weeks a resident within the walls of the university, and yet had never presented my letter of introduction to Dr. Barret.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Were I not inditing a true history in this narrative of my life, to the events and characters of which so many are living witnesses, I should certainly fear to attempt anything like a description of this very remarkable man; so liable would any sketch, however faint and imperfect, be to the accusation of caricature, when all was so singular and so eccentric.
universitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading I had now been for some weeks a resident within the walls of the university, and yet had never presented my letter of introduction to Dr. Barret.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Somehow, my thoughts and occupations had left me little leisure to reflect upon my college course, and I had not felt the necessity suggested by my friend Sir Harry, of having a supporter in the very learned and gifted individual to whom I was accredited.
precisely as stated
From this reading Somehow, my thoughts and occupations had left me little leisure to reflect upon my college course, and I had not felt the necessity suggested by my friend Sir Harry, of having a supporter in the very learned and gifted individual to whom I was accredited.
VICE-PROVOST
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From this reading THE VICE-PROVOST.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading I had now been for some weeks a resident within the walls of the university, and yet had never presented my letter of introduction to Dr. Barret.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Somehow, my thoughts and occupations had left me little leisure to reflect upon my college course, and I had not felt the necessity suggested by my friend Sir Harry, of having a supporter in the very learned and gifted individual to whom I was accredited.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading I had now been for some weeks a resident within the walls of the university, and yet had never presented my letter of introduction to Dr. Barret.
Wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Were I not inditing a true history in this narrative of my life, to the events and characters of which so many are living witnesses, I should certainly fear to attempt anything like a description of this very remarkable man; so liable would any sketch, however faint and imperfect, be to the accusation of caricature, when all was so singular and so eccentric.
at the time that
From this reading How long I might have continued in this state of indifference it is hard to say, when chance brought about my acquaintance with the doctor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Were I not inditing a true history in this narrative of my life, to the events and characters of which so many are living witnesses, I should certainly fear to attempt anything like a description of this very remarkable man; so liable would any sketch, however faint and imperfect, be to the accusation of caricature, when all was so singular and so eccentric.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Somehow, my thoughts and occupations had left me little leisure to reflect upon my college course, and I had not felt the necessity suggested by my friend Sir Harry, of having a supporter in the very learned and gifted individual to whom I was accredited.
in the company of; together with
From this reading How long I might have continued in this state of indifference it is hard to say, when chance brought about my acquaintance with the doctor.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading I had now been for some weeks a resident within the walls of the university, and yet had never presented my letter of introduction to Dr. Barret.
witnessesnounUS /ˈwɪtnəsəz/
plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading Were I not inditing a true history in this narrative of my life, to the events and characters of which so many are living witnesses, I should certainly fear to attempt anything like a description of this very remarkable man; so liable would any sketch, however faint and imperfect, be to the accusation of caricature, when all was so singular and so eccentric.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Were I not inditing a true history in this narrative of my life, to the events and characters of which so many are living witnesses, I should certainly fear to attempt anything like a description of this very remarkable man; so liable would any sketch, however faint and imperfect, be to the accusation of caricature, when all was so singular and so eccentric.
but in spite of that
From this reading I had now been for some weeks a resident within the walls of the university, and yet had never presented my letter of introduction to Dr. Barret.
