Chapter XIV

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

From this reading _Ghosts_ IT was now Supper-time; and _Mark_, having lessened the Sense of his Troubles by telling of them, although he began by thinking he could not eat a Mouthful, ended by making a very hearty Supper.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Afterwards I was disposed to change my Mind about this, and to decide that Mistress _Blenkinsop_, who in their early married Days had pampered and petted him amazingly, (whereby his good Looks had suffered no little,) had really destroyed the simple Tastes which were once so becoming in him, and had made him Something of an Epicure.

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading I did so from first to last, with many Tears; adding thereunto my nursing of Master _Blower_.

later than; following

From this reading After the Table was cleared, he drew near me again, and with real Concern in his Manner, pressed me to tell him about my Father.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Afterwards I was disposed to change my Mind about this, and to decide that Mistress _Blenkinsop_, who in their early married Days had pampered and petted him amazingly, (whereby his good Looks had suffered no little,) had really destroyed the simple Tastes which were once so becoming in him, and had made him Something of an Epicure.

anew

From this reading After the Table was cleared, he drew near me again, and with real Concern in his Manner, pressed me to tell him about my Father.

(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 Indeed, he so much commended the one or two simple Dishes set upon Table, and spoke so strongly, though briefly, on the Subject of good and bad Cookery, that, as it had been his Disposition to be contented with Anything that was set before him in his unmarried Days, I set it all down to the Discomfort of his late Life in the Forest.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading _Ghosts_ IT was now Supper-time; and _Mark_, having lessened the Sense of his Troubles by telling of them, although he began by thinking he could not eat a Mouthful, ended by making a very hearty Supper.

in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise

From this reading Afterwards I was disposed to change my Mind about this, and to decide that Mistress _Blenkinsop_, who in their early married Days had pampered and petted him amazingly, (whereby his good Looks had suffered no little,) had really destroyed the simple Tastes which were once so becoming in him, and had made him Something of an Epicure.

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

From this reading Afterwards I was disposed to change my Mind about this, and to decide that Mistress _Blenkinsop_, who in their early married Days had pampered and petted him amazingly, (whereby his good Looks had suffered no little,) had really destroyed the simple Tastes which were once so becoming in him, and had made him Something of an Epicure.

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

From this reading _Ghosts_ IT was now Supper-time; and _Mark_, having lessened the Sense of his Troubles by telling of them, although he began by thinking he could not eat a Mouthful, ended by making a very hearty Supper.

any thing at all

From this reading Indeed, he so much commended the one or two simple Dishes set upon Table, and spoke so strongly, though briefly, on the Subject of good and bad Cookery, that, as it had been his Disposition to be contented with Anything that was set before him in his unmarried Days, I set it all down to the Discomfort of his late Life in the Forest.

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

From this reading Indeed, he so much commended the one or two simple Dishes set upon Table, and spoke so strongly, though briefly, on the Subject of good and bad Cookery, that, as it had been his Disposition to be contented with Anything that was set before him in his unmarried Days, I set it all down to the Discomfort of his late Life in the Forest.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading Indeed, he so much commended the one or two simple Dishes set upon Table, and spoke so strongly, though briefly, on the Subject of good and bad Cookery, that, as it had been his Disposition to be contented with Anything that was set before him in his unmarried Days, I set it all down to the Discomfort of his late Life in the Forest.

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

From this reading Indeed, he so much commended the one or two simple Dishes set upon Table, and spoke so strongly, though briefly, on the Subject of good and bad Cookery, that, as it had been his Disposition to be contented with Anything that was set before him in his unmarried Days, I set it all down to the Discomfort of his late Life in the Forest.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading Afterwards I was disposed to change my Mind about this, and to decide that Mistress _Blenkinsop_, who in their early married Days had pampered and petted him amazingly, (whereby his good Looks had suffered no little,) had really destroyed the simple Tastes which were once so becoming in him, and had made him Something of an Epicure.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Indeed, he so much commended the one or two simple Dishes set upon Table, and spoke so strongly, though briefly, on the Subject of good and bad Cookery, that, as it had been his Disposition to be contented with Anything that was set before him in his unmarried Days, I set it all down to the Discomfort of his late Life in the Forest.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Indeed, he so much commended the one or two simple Dishes set upon Table, and spoke so strongly, though briefly, on the Subject of good and bad Cookery, that, as it had been his Disposition to be contented with Anything that was set before him in his unmarried Days, I set it all down to the Discomfort of his late Life in the Forest.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading _Ghosts_ IT was now Supper-time; and _Mark_, having lessened the Sense of his Troubles by telling of them, although he began by thinking he could not eat a Mouthful, ended by making a very hearty Supper.

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From this reading Afterwards I was disposed to change my Mind about this, and to decide that Mistress _Blenkinsop_, who in their early married Days had pampered and petted him amazingly, (whereby his good Looks had suffered no little,) had really destroyed the simple Tastes which were once so becoming in him, and had made him Something of an Epicure.

a device that produces a current of air

From this reading I did so from first to last, with many Tears; adding thereunto my nursing of Master _Blower_.

for a short time

From this reading Indeed, he so much commended the one or two simple Dishes set upon Table, and spoke so strongly, though briefly, on the Subject of good and bad Cookery, that, as it had been his Disposition to be contented with Anything that was set before him in his unmarried Days, I set it all down to the Discomfort of his late Life in the Forest.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Ghosts_ IT was now Supper-time; and _Mark_, having lessened the Sense of his Troubles by telling of them, although he began by thinking he could not eat a Mouthful, ended by making a very hearty Supper.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Afterwards I was disposed to change my Mind about this, and to decide that Mistress _Blenkinsop_, who in their early married Days had pampered and petted him amazingly, (whereby his good Looks had suffered no little,) had really destroyed the simple Tastes which were once so becoming in him, and had made him Something of an Epicure.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading After the Table was cleared, he drew near me again, and with real Concern in his Manner, pressed me to tell him about my Father.

past form of “commend” — express approval of

From this reading Indeed, he so much commended the one or two simple Dishes set upon Table, and spoke so strongly, though briefly, on the Subject of good and bad Cookery, that, as it had been his Disposition to be contented with Anything that was set before him in his unmarried Days, I set it all down to the Discomfort of his late Life in the Forest.

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading After the Table was cleared, he drew near me again, and with real Concern in his Manner, pressed me to tell him about my Father.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading Indeed, he so much commended the one or two simple Dishes set upon Table, and spoke so strongly, though briefly, on the Subject of good and bad Cookery, that, as it had been his Disposition to be contented with Anything that was set before him in his unmarried Days, I set it all down to the Discomfort of his late Life in the Forest.

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading Indeed, he so much commended the one or two simple Dishes set upon Table, and spoke so strongly, though briefly, on the Subject of good and bad Cookery, that, as it had been his Disposition to be contented with Anything that was set before him in his unmarried Days, I set it all down to the Discomfort of his late Life in the Forest.

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

From this reading _Ghosts_ IT was now Supper-time; and _Mark_, having lessened the Sense of his Troubles by telling of them, although he began by thinking he could not eat a Mouthful, ended by making a very hearty Supper.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Indeed, he so much commended the one or two simple Dishes set upon Table, and spoke so strongly, though briefly, on the Subject of good and bad Cookery, that, as it had been his Disposition to be contented with Anything that was set before him in his unmarried Days, I set it all down to the Discomfort of his late Life in the Forest.

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading Afterwards I was disposed to change my Mind about this, and to decide that Mistress _Blenkinsop_, who in their early married Days had pampered and petted him amazingly, (whereby his good Looks had suffered no little,) had really destroyed the simple Tastes which were once so becoming in him, and had made him Something of an Epicure.

spoiled or ruined or demolished

From this reading Afterwards I was disposed to change my Mind about this, and to decide that Mistress _Blenkinsop_, who in their early married Days had pampered and petted him amazingly, (whereby his good Looks had suffered no little,) had really destroyed the simple Tastes which were once so becoming in him, and had made him Something of an Epicure.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading I did so from first to last, with many Tears; adding thereunto my nursing of Master _Blower_.

the state of being tense and feeling pain

From this reading Indeed, he so much commended the one or two simple Dishes set upon Table, and spoke so strongly, though briefly, on the Subject of good and bad Cookery, that, as it had been his Disposition to be contented with Anything that was set before him in his unmarried Days, I set it all down to the Discomfort of his late Life in the Forest.

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading Indeed, he so much commended the one or two simple Dishes set upon Table, and spoke so strongly, though briefly, on the Subject of good and bad Cookery, that, as it had been his Disposition to be contented with Anything that was set before him in his unmarried Days, I set it all down to the Discomfort of his late Life in the Forest.

having made preparations

From this reading Afterwards I was disposed to change my Mind about this, and to decide that Mistress _Blenkinsop_, who in their early married Days had pampered and petted him amazingly, (whereby his good Looks had suffered no little,) had really destroyed the simple Tastes which were once so becoming in him, and had made him Something of an Epicure.

your usual mood

From this reading Indeed, he so much commended the one or two simple Dishes set upon Table, and spoke so strongly, though briefly, on the Subject of good and bad Cookery, that, as it had been his Disposition to be contented with Anything that was set before him in his unmarried Days, I set it all down to the Discomfort of his late Life in the Forest.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Indeed, he so much commended the one or two simple Dishes set upon Table, and spoke so strongly, though briefly, on the Subject of good and bad Cookery, that, as it had been his Disposition to be contented with Anything that was set before him in his unmarried Days, I set it all down to the Discomfort of his late Life in the Forest.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading After the Table was cleared, he drew near me again, and with real Concern in his Manner, pressed me to tell him about my Father.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Afterwards I was disposed to change my Mind about this, and to decide that Mistress _Blenkinsop_, who in their early married Days had pampered and petted him amazingly, (whereby his good Looks had suffered no little,) had really destroyed the simple Tastes which were once so becoming in him, and had made him Something of an Epicure.

take in solid food

From this reading _Ghosts_ IT was now Supper-time; and _Mark_, having lessened the Sense of his Troubles by telling of them, although he began by thinking he could not eat a Mouthful, ended by making a very hearty Supper.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading _Ghosts_ IT was now Supper-time; and _Mark_, having lessened the Sense of his Troubles by telling of them, although he began by thinking he could not eat a Mouthful, ended by making a very hearty Supper.

a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)

From this reading Afterwards I was disposed to change my Mind about this, and to decide that Mistress _Blenkinsop_, who in their early married Days had pampered and petted him amazingly, (whereby his good Looks had suffered no little,) had really destroyed the simple Tastes which were once so becoming in him, and had made him Something of an Epicure.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading After the Table was cleared, he drew near me again, and with real Concern in his Manner, pressed me to tell him about my Father.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading I did so from first to last, with many Tears; adding thereunto my nursing of Master _Blower_.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Indeed, he so much commended the one or two simple Dishes set upon Table, and spoke so strongly, though briefly, on the Subject of good and bad Cookery, that, as it had been his Disposition to be contented with Anything that was set before him in his unmarried Days, I set it all down to the Discomfort of his late Life in the Forest.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I did so from first to last, with many Tears; adding thereunto my nursing of Master _Blower_.

plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading _Ghosts_ IT was now Supper-time; and _Mark_, having lessened the Sense of his Troubles by telling of them, although he began by thinking he could not eat a Mouthful, ended by making a very hearty Supper.

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

From this reading Indeed, he so much commended the one or two simple Dishes set upon Table, and spoke so strongly, though briefly, on the Subject of good and bad Cookery, that, as it had been his Disposition to be contented with Anything that was set before him in his unmarried Days, I set it all down to the Discomfort of his late Life in the Forest.

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

From this reading Indeed, he so much commended the one or two simple Dishes set upon Table, and spoke so strongly, though briefly, on the Subject of good and bad Cookery, that, as it had been his Disposition to be contented with Anything that was set before him in his unmarried Days, I set it all down to the Discomfort of his late Life in the Forest.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading _Ghosts_ IT was now Supper-time; and _Mark_, having lessened the Sense of his Troubles by telling of them, although he began by thinking he could not eat a Mouthful, ended by making a very hearty Supper.

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

From this reading _Ghosts_ IT was now Supper-time; and _Mark_, having lessened the Sense of his Troubles by telling of them, although he began by thinking he could not eat a Mouthful, ended by making a very hearty Supper.

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading _Ghosts_ IT was now Supper-time; and _Mark_, having lessened the Sense of his Troubles by telling of them, although he began by thinking he could not eat a Mouthful, ended by making a very hearty Supper.

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

From this reading Indeed, he so much commended the one or two simple Dishes set upon Table, and spoke so strongly, though briefly, on the Subject of good and bad Cookery, that, as it had been his Disposition to be contented with Anything that was set before him in his unmarried Days, I set it all down to the Discomfort of his late Life in the Forest.

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

From this reading _Ghosts_ IT was now Supper-time; and _Mark_, having lessened the Sense of his Troubles by telling of them, although he began by thinking he could not eat a Mouthful, ended by making a very hearty Supper.

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

From this reading Indeed, he so much commended the one or two simple Dishes set upon Table, and spoke so strongly, though briefly, on the Subject of good and bad Cookery, that, as it had been his Disposition to be contented with Anything that was set before him in his unmarried Days, I set it all down to the Discomfort of his late Life in the Forest.

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

From this reading Indeed, he so much commended the one or two simple Dishes set upon Table, and spoke so strongly, though briefly, on the Subject of good and bad Cookery, that, as it had been his Disposition to be contented with Anything that was set before him in his unmarried Days, I set it all down to the Discomfort of his late Life in the Forest.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, he so much commended the one or two simple Dishes set upon Table, and spoke so strongly, though briefly, on the Subject of good and bad Cookery, that, as it had been his Disposition to be contented with Anything that was set before him in his unmarried Days, I set it all down to the Discomfort of his late Life in the Forest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _Ghosts_ IT was now Supper-time; and _Mark_, having lessened the Sense of his Troubles by telling of them, although he began by thinking he could not eat a Mouthful, ended by making a very hearty Supper.

immediately past

From this reading I did so from first to last, with many Tears; adding thereunto my nursing of Master _Blower_.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Indeed, he so much commended the one or two simple Dishes set upon Table, and spoke so strongly, though briefly, on the Subject of good and bad Cookery, that, as it had been his Disposition to be contented with Anything that was set before him in his unmarried Days, I set it all down to the Discomfort of his late Life in the Forest.

impaired by diminution

From this reading _Ghosts_ IT was now Supper-time; and _Mark_, having lessened the Sense of his Troubles by telling of them, although he began by thinking he could not eat a Mouthful, ended by making a very hearty Supper.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Indeed, he so much commended the one or two simple Dishes set upon Table, and spoke so strongly, though briefly, on the Subject of good and bad Cookery, that, as it had been his Disposition to be contented with Anything that was set before him in his unmarried Days, I set it all down to the Discomfort of his late Life in the Forest.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Afterwards I was disposed to change my Mind about this, and to decide that Mistress _Blenkinsop_, who in their early married Days had pampered and petted him amazingly, (whereby his good Looks had suffered no little,) had really destroyed the simple Tastes which were once so becoming in him, and had made him Something of an Epicure.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Afterwards I was disposed to change my Mind about this, and to decide that Mistress _Blenkinsop_, who in their early married Days had pampered and petted him amazingly, (whereby his good Looks had suffered no little,) had really destroyed the simple Tastes which were once so becoming in him, and had made him Something of an Epicure.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Afterwards I was disposed to change my Mind about this, and to decide that Mistress _Blenkinsop_, who in their early married Days had pampered and petted him amazingly, (whereby his good Looks had suffered no little,) had really destroyed the simple Tastes which were once so becoming in him, and had made him Something of an Epicure.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading _Ghosts_ IT was now Supper-time; and _Mark_, having lessened the Sense of his Troubles by telling of them, although he began by thinking he could not eat a Mouthful, ended by making a very hearty Supper.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading After the Table was cleared, he drew near me again, and with real Concern in his Manner, pressed me to tell him about my Father.

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 I did so from first to last, with many Tears; adding thereunto my nursing of Master _Blower_.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading _Ghosts_ IT was now Supper-time; and _Mark_, having lessened the Sense of his Troubles by telling of them, although he began by thinking he could not eat a Mouthful, ended by making a very hearty Supper.

joined in matrimony

From this reading Afterwards I was disposed to change my Mind about this, and to decide that Mistress _Blenkinsop_, who in their early married Days had pampered and petted him amazingly, (whereby his good Looks had suffered no little,) had really destroyed the simple Tastes which were once so becoming in him, and had made him Something of an Epicure.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading I did so from first to last, with many Tears; adding thereunto my nursing of Master _Blower_.

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

From this reading After the Table was cleared, he drew near me again, and with real Concern in his Manner, pressed me to tell him about my Father.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Afterwards I was disposed to change my Mind about this, and to decide that Mistress _Blenkinsop_, who in their early married Days had pampered and petted him amazingly, (whereby his good Looks had suffered no little,) had really destroyed the simple Tastes which were once so becoming in him, and had made him Something of an Epicure.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading Afterwards I was disposed to change my Mind about this, and to decide that Mistress _Blenkinsop_, who in their early married Days had pampered and petted him amazingly, (whereby his good Looks had suffered no little,) had really destroyed the simple Tastes which were once so becoming in him, and had made him Something of an Epicure.

the quantity that can be held in the mouth

From this reading _Ghosts_ IT was now Supper-time; and _Mark_, having lessened the Sense of his Troubles by telling of them, although he began by thinking he could not eat a Mouthful, ended by making a very hearty Supper.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Indeed, he so much commended the one or two simple Dishes set upon Table, and spoke so strongly, though briefly, on the Subject of good and bad Cookery, that, as it had been his Disposition to be contented with Anything that was set before him in his unmarried Days, I set it all down to the Discomfort of his late Life in the Forest.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Afterwards I was disposed to change my Mind about this, and to decide that Mistress _Blenkinsop_, who in their early married Days had pampered and petted him amazingly, (whereby his good Looks had suffered no little,) had really destroyed the simple Tastes which were once so becoming in him, and had made him Something of an Epicure.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading After the Table was cleared, he drew near me again, and with real Concern in his Manner, pressed me to tell him about my Father.

not any; not one

From this reading Afterwards I was disposed to change my Mind about this, and to decide that Mistress _Blenkinsop_, who in their early married Days had pampered and petted him amazingly, (whereby his good Looks had suffered no little,) had really destroyed the simple Tastes which were once so becoming in him, and had made him Something of an Epicure.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _Ghosts_ IT was now Supper-time; and _Mark_, having lessened the Sense of his Troubles by telling of them, although he began by thinking he could not eat a Mouthful, ended by making a very hearty Supper.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading _Ghosts_ IT was now Supper-time; and _Mark_, having lessened the Sense of his Troubles by telling of them, although he began by thinking he could not eat a Mouthful, ended by making a very hearty Supper.

the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm

From this reading I did so from first to last, with many Tears; adding thereunto my nursing of Master _Blower_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Ghosts_ IT was now Supper-time; and _Mark_, having lessened the Sense of his Troubles by telling of them, although he began by thinking he could not eat a Mouthful, ended by making a very hearty Supper.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Indeed, he so much commended the one or two simple Dishes set upon Table, and spoke so strongly, though briefly, on the Subject of good and bad Cookery, that, as it had been his Disposition to be contented with Anything that was set before him in his unmarried Days, I set it all down to the Discomfort of his late Life in the Forest.

on one occasion

From this reading Afterwards I was disposed to change my Mind about this, and to decide that Mistress _Blenkinsop_, who in their early married Days had pampered and petted him amazingly, (whereby his good Looks had suffered no little,) had really destroyed the simple Tastes which were once so becoming in him, and had made him Something of an Epicure.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Indeed, he so much commended the one or two simple Dishes set upon Table, and spoke so strongly, though briefly, on the Subject of good and bad Cookery, that, as it had been his Disposition to be contented with Anything that was set before him in his unmarried Days, I set it all down to the Discomfort of his late Life in the Forest.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Indeed, he so much commended the one or two simple Dishes set upon Table, and spoke so strongly, though briefly, on the Subject of good and bad Cookery, that, as it had been his Disposition to be contented with Anything that was set before him in his unmarried Days, I set it all down to the Discomfort of his late Life in the Forest.

past form of “pamper” — treat with excessive indulgence

From this reading Afterwards I was disposed to change my Mind about this, and to decide that Mistress _Blenkinsop_, who in their early married Days had pampered and petted him amazingly, (whereby his good Looks had suffered no little,) had really destroyed the simple Tastes which were once so becoming in him, and had made him Something of an Epicure.

inflected form of “pet” — stroke or caress gently

From this reading Afterwards I was disposed to change my Mind about this, and to decide that Mistress _Blenkinsop_, who in their early married Days had pampered and petted him amazingly, (whereby his good Looks had suffered no little,) had really destroyed the simple Tastes which were once so becoming in him, and had made him Something of an Epicure.

compacted by ironing

From this reading After the Table was cleared, he drew near me again, and with real Concern in his Manner, pressed me to tell him about my Father.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading After the Table was cleared, he drew near me again, and with real Concern in his Manner, pressed me to tell him about my Father.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Afterwards I was disposed to change my Mind about this, and to decide that Mistress _Blenkinsop_, who in their early married Days had pampered and petted him amazingly, (whereby his good Looks had suffered no little,) had really destroyed the simple Tastes which were once so becoming in him, and had made him Something of an Epicure.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading _Ghosts_ IT was now Supper-time; and _Mark_, having lessened the Sense of his Troubles by telling of them, although he began by thinking he could not eat a Mouthful, ended by making a very hearty Supper.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Indeed, he so much commended the one or two simple Dishes set upon Table, and spoke so strongly, though briefly, on the Subject of good and bad Cookery, that, as it had been his Disposition to be contented with Anything that was set before him in his unmarried Days, I set it all down to the Discomfort of his late Life in the Forest.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Indeed, he so much commended the one or two simple Dishes set upon Table, and spoke so strongly, though briefly, on the Subject of good and bad Cookery, that, as it had been his Disposition to be contented with Anything that was set before him in his unmarried Days, I set it all down to the Discomfort of his late Life in the Forest.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Indeed, he so much commended the one or two simple Dishes set upon Table, and spoke so strongly, though briefly, on the Subject of good and bad Cookery, that, as it had been his Disposition to be contented with Anything that was set before him in his unmarried Days, I set it all down to the Discomfort of his late Life in the Forest.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Afterwards I was disposed to change my Mind about this, and to decide that Mistress _Blenkinsop_, who in their early married Days had pampered and petted him amazingly, (whereby his good Looks had suffered no little,) had really destroyed the simple Tastes which were once so becoming in him, and had made him Something of an Epicure.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Indeed, he so much commended the one or two simple Dishes set upon Table, and spoke so strongly, though briefly, on the Subject of good and bad Cookery, that, as it had been his Disposition to be contented with Anything that was set before him in his unmarried Days, I set it all down to the Discomfort of his late Life in the Forest.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading Indeed, he so much commended the one or two simple Dishes set upon Table, and spoke so strongly, though briefly, on the Subject of good and bad Cookery, that, as it had been his Disposition to be contented with Anything that was set before him in his unmarried Days, I set it all down to the Discomfort of his late Life in the Forest.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Indeed, he so much commended the one or two simple Dishes set upon Table, and spoke so strongly, though briefly, on the Subject of good and bad Cookery, that, as it had been his Disposition to be contented with Anything that was set before him in his unmarried Days, I set it all down to the Discomfort of his late Life in the Forest.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Afterwards I was disposed to change my Mind about this, and to decide that Mistress _Blenkinsop_, who in their early married Days had pampered and petted him amazingly, (whereby his good Looks had suffered no little,) had really destroyed the simple Tastes which were once so becoming in him, and had made him Something of an Epicure.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading _Ghosts_ IT was now Supper-time; and _Mark_, having lessened the Sense of his Troubles by telling of them, although he began by thinking he could not eat a Mouthful, ended by making a very hearty Supper.

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From this reading _Ghosts_ IT was now Supper-time; and _Mark_, having lessened the Sense of his Troubles by telling of them, although he began by thinking he could not eat a Mouthful, ended by making a very hearty Supper.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Indeed, he so much commended the one or two simple Dishes set upon Table, and spoke so strongly, though briefly, on the Subject of good and bad Cookery, that, as it had been his Disposition to be contented with Anything that was set before him in his unmarried Days, I set it all down to the Discomfort of his late Life in the Forest.

plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus

From this reading Afterwards I was disposed to change my Mind about this, and to decide that Mistress _Blenkinsop_, who in their early married Days had pampered and petted him amazingly, (whereby his good Looks had suffered no little,) had really destroyed the simple Tastes which were once so becoming in him, and had made him Something of an Epicure.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading I did so from first to last, with many Tears; adding thereunto my nursing of Master _Blower_.

express in words

From this reading After the Table was cleared, he drew near me again, and with real Concern in his Manner, pressed me to tell him about my Father.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading _Ghosts_ IT was now Supper-time; and _Mark_, having lessened the Sense of his Troubles by telling of them, although he began by thinking he could not eat a Mouthful, ended by making a very hearty Supper.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Indeed, he so much commended the one or two simple Dishes set upon Table, and spoke so strongly, though briefly, on the Subject of good and bad Cookery, that, as it had been his Disposition to be contented with Anything that was set before him in his unmarried Days, I set it all down to the Discomfort of his late Life in the Forest.

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

From this reading _Ghosts_ IT was now Supper-time; and _Mark_, having lessened the Sense of his Troubles by telling of them, although he began by thinking he could not eat a Mouthful, ended by making a very hearty Supper.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Afterwards I was disposed to change my Mind about this, and to decide that Mistress _Blenkinsop_, who in their early married Days had pampered and petted him amazingly, (whereby his good Looks had suffered no little,) had really destroyed the simple Tastes which were once so becoming in him, and had made him Something of an Epicure.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading _Ghosts_ IT was now Supper-time; and _Mark_, having lessened the Sense of his Troubles by telling of them, although he began by thinking he could not eat a Mouthful, ended by making a very hearty Supper.

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From this reading I did so from first to last, with many Tears; adding thereunto my nursing of Master _Blower_.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading _Ghosts_ IT was now Supper-time; and _Mark_, having lessened the Sense of his Troubles by telling of them, although he began by thinking he could not eat a Mouthful, ended by making a very hearty Supper.

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

From this reading Afterwards I was disposed to change my Mind about this, and to decide that Mistress _Blenkinsop_, who in their early married Days had pampered and petted him amazingly, (whereby his good Looks had suffered no little,) had really destroyed the simple Tastes which were once so becoming in him, and had made him Something of an Epicure.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Indeed, he so much commended the one or two simple Dishes set upon Table, and spoke so strongly, though briefly, on the Subject of good and bad Cookery, that, as it had been his Disposition to be contented with Anything that was set before him in his unmarried Days, I set it all down to the Discomfort of his late Life in the Forest.

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

From this reading Indeed, he so much commended the one or two simple Dishes set upon Table, and spoke so strongly, though briefly, on the Subject of good and bad Cookery, that, as it had been his Disposition to be contented with Anything that was set before him in his unmarried Days, I set it all down to the Discomfort of his late Life in the Forest.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading _Ghosts_ IT was now Supper-time; and _Mark_, having lessened the Sense of his Troubles by telling of them, although he began by thinking he could not eat a Mouthful, ended by making a very hearty Supper.

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

From this reading Indeed, he so much commended the one or two simple Dishes set upon Table, and spoke so strongly, though briefly, on the Subject of good and bad Cookery, that, as it had been his Disposition to be contented with Anything that was set before him in his unmarried Days, I set it all down to the Discomfort of his late Life in the Forest.

not married or related to the unmarried state

From this reading Indeed, he so much commended the one or two simple Dishes set upon Table, and spoke so strongly, though briefly, on the Subject of good and bad Cookery, that, as it had been his Disposition to be contented with Anything that was set before him in his unmarried Days, I set it all down to the Discomfort of his late Life in the Forest.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Indeed, he so much commended the one or two simple Dishes set upon Table, and spoke so strongly, though briefly, on the Subject of good and bad Cookery, that, as it had been his Disposition to be contented with Anything that was set before him in his unmarried Days, I set it all down to the Discomfort of his late Life in the Forest.

precisely as stated

From this reading _Ghosts_ IT was now Supper-time; and _Mark_, having lessened the Sense of his Troubles by telling of them, although he began by thinking he could not eat a Mouthful, ended by making a very hearty Supper.

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

From this reading _Ghosts_ IT was now Supper-time; and _Mark_, having lessened the Sense of his Troubles by telling of them, although he began by thinking he could not eat a Mouthful, ended by making a very hearty Supper.

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

From this reading Afterwards I was disposed to change my Mind about this, and to decide that Mistress _Blenkinsop_, who in their early married Days had pampered and petted him amazingly, (whereby his good Looks had suffered no little,) had really destroyed the simple Tastes which were once so becoming in him, and had made him Something of an Epicure.

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From this reading Afterwards I was disposed to change my Mind about this, and to decide that Mistress _Blenkinsop_, who in their early married Days had pampered and petted him amazingly, (whereby his good Looks had suffered no little,) had really destroyed the simple Tastes which were once so becoming in him, and had made him Something of an Epicure.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Afterwards I was disposed to change my Mind about this, and to decide that Mistress _Blenkinsop_, who in their early married Days had pampered and petted him amazingly, (whereby his good Looks had suffered no little,) had really destroyed the simple Tastes which were once so becoming in him, and had made him Something of an Epicure.

which person or people

From this reading Afterwards I was disposed to change my Mind about this, and to decide that Mistress _Blenkinsop_, who in their early married Days had pampered and petted him amazingly, (whereby his good Looks had suffered no little,) had really destroyed the simple Tastes which were once so becoming in him, and had made him Something of an Epicure.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Indeed, he so much commended the one or two simple Dishes set upon Table, and spoke so strongly, though briefly, on the Subject of good and bad Cookery, that, as it had been his Disposition to be contented with Anything that was set before him in his unmarried Days, I set it all down to the Discomfort of his late Life in the Forest.