12th
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From this reading December 12th, 1747.--My life has been strangely bound up with extraordinary incidents, some of which occurred before I had any connection with the principal actors in them, or, indeed, before I even knew of their existence.
1747
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From this reading December 12th, 1747.--My life has been strangely bound up with extraordinary incidents, some of which occurred before I had any connection with the principal actors in them, or, indeed, before I even knew of their existence.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I suppose, most old men are, like me, more given to looking back upon their own career with a kind of fond interest and affectionate remembrance, than to watching the events--though these may have far more interest for the multitude--immediately passing before their eyes.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading I myself only came to the knowledge of her family history after I knew her; but, to make the tale clear to any one else, I must arrange events in the order in which they occurred--not that in which I became acquainted with them.
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading December 12th, 1747.--My life has been strangely bound up with extraordinary incidents, some of which occurred before I had any connection with the principal actors in them, or, indeed, before I even knew of their existence.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading I suppose, most old men are, like me, more given to looking back upon their own career with a kind of fond interest and affectionate remembrance, than to watching the events--though these may have far more interest for the multitude--immediately passing before their eyes.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I myself only came to the knowledge of her family history after I knew her; but, to make the tale clear to any one else, I must arrange events in the order in which they occurred--not that in which I became acquainted with them.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading If I am to enter upon that strange story connected with poor Lucy, I must begin a long way back.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I suppose, most old men are, like me, more given to looking back upon their own career with a kind of fond interest and affectionate remembrance, than to watching the events--though these may have far more interest for the multitude--immediately passing before their eyes.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading December 12th, 1747.--My life has been strangely bound up with extraordinary incidents, some of which occurred before I had any connection with the principal actors in them, or, indeed, before I even knew of their existence.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I suppose, most old men are, like me, more given to looking back upon their own career with a kind of fond interest and affectionate remembrance, than to watching the events--though these may have far more interest for the multitude--immediately passing before their eyes.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading I myself only came to the knowledge of her family history after I knew her; but, to make the tale clear to any one else, I must arrange events in the order in which they occurred--not that in which I became acquainted with them.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I suppose, most old men are, like me, more given to looking back upon their own career with a kind of fond interest and affectionate remembrance, than to watching the events--though these may have far more interest for the multitude--immediately passing before their eyes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If this should be the case with the generality of old people, how much more so with me!...
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I myself only came to the knowledge of her family history after I knew her; but, to make the tale clear to any one else, I must arrange events in the order in which they occurred--not that in which I became acquainted with them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading December 12th, 1747.--My life has been strangely bound up with extraordinary incidents, some of which occurred before I had any connection with the principal actors in them, or, indeed, before I even knew of their existence.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading December 12th, 1747.--My life has been strangely bound up with extraordinary incidents, some of which occurred before I had any connection with the principal actors in them, or, indeed, before I even knew of their existence.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading If I am to enter upon that strange story connected with poor Lucy, I must begin a long way back.
confined by bonds
From this reading December 12th, 1747.--My life has been strangely bound up with extraordinary incidents, some of which occurred before I had any connection with the principal actors in them, or, indeed, before I even knew of their existence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I myself only came to the knowledge of her family history after I knew her; but, to make the tale clear to any one else, I must arrange events in the order in which they occurred--not that in which I became acquainted with them.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I myself only came to the knowledge of her family history after I knew her; but, to make the tale clear to any one else, I must arrange events in the order in which they occurred--not that in which I became acquainted with them.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading I suppose, most old men are, like me, more given to looking back upon their own career with a kind of fond interest and affectionate remembrance, than to watching the events--though these may have far more interest for the multitude--immediately passing before their eyes.
an occurrence of something
From this reading If this should be the case with the generality of old people, how much more so with me!...
rid of obstructions
From this reading I myself only came to the knowledge of her family history after I knew her; but, to make the tale clear to any one else, I must arrange events in the order in which they occurred--not that in which I became acquainted with them.
being joined in close association
From this reading If I am to enter upon that strange story connected with poor Lucy, I must begin a long way back.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading December 12th, 1747.--My life has been strangely bound up with extraordinary incidents, some of which occurred before I had any connection with the principal actors in them, or, indeed, before I even knew of their existence.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading December 12th, 1747.--My life has been strangely bound up with extraordinary incidents, some of which occurred before I had any connection with the principal actors in them, or, indeed, before I even knew of their existence.
else
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From this reading I myself only came to the knowledge of her family history after I knew her; but, to make the tale clear to any one else, I must arrange events in the order in which they occurred--not that in which I became acquainted with them.
to come or go into
From this reading If I am to enter upon that strange story connected with poor Lucy, I must begin a long way back.
divisible by two
From this reading December 12th, 1747.--My life has been strangely bound up with extraordinary incidents, some of which occurred before I had any connection with the principal actors in them, or, indeed, before I even knew of their existence.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading I suppose, most old men are, like me, more given to looking back upon their own career with a kind of fond interest and affectionate remembrance, than to watching the events--though these may have far more interest for the multitude--immediately passing before their eyes.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading December 12th, 1747.--My life has been strangely bound up with extraordinary incidents, some of which occurred before I had any connection with the principal actors in them, or, indeed, before I even knew of their existence.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading December 12th, 1747.--My life has been strangely bound up with extraordinary incidents, some of which occurred before I had any connection with the principal actors in them, or, indeed, before I even knew of their existence.
opinion or judgment
From this reading I suppose, most old men are, like me, more given to looking back upon their own career with a kind of fond interest and affectionate remembrance, than to watching the events--though these may have far more interest for the multitude--immediately passing before their eyes.
a social unit living together
From this reading I myself only came to the knowledge of her family history after I knew her; but, to make the tale clear to any one else, I must arrange events in the order in which they occurred--not that in which I became acquainted with them.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I suppose, most old men are, like me, more given to looking back upon their own career with a kind of fond interest and affectionate remembrance, than to watching the events--though these may have far more interest for the multitude--immediately passing before their eyes.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading I suppose, most old men are, like me, more given to looking back upon their own career with a kind of fond interest and affectionate remembrance, than to watching the events--though these may have far more interest for the multitude--immediately passing before their eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I suppose, most old men are, like me, more given to looking back upon their own career with a kind of fond interest and affectionate remembrance, than to watching the events--though these may have far more interest for the multitude--immediately passing before their eyes.
generalitynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈæləti/
an idea or conclusion having general application
From this reading If this should be the case with the generality of old people, how much more so with me!...
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I suppose, most old men are, like me, more given to looking back upon their own career with a kind of fond interest and affectionate remembrance, than to watching the events--though these may have far more interest for the multitude--immediately passing before their eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading December 12th, 1747.--My life has been strangely bound up with extraordinary incidents, some of which occurred before I had any connection with the principal actors in them, or, indeed, before I even knew of their existence.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading December 12th, 1747.--My life has been strangely bound up with extraordinary incidents, some of which occurred before I had any connection with the principal actors in them, or, indeed, before I even knew of their existence.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I suppose, most old men are, like me, more given to looking back upon their own career with a kind of fond interest and affectionate remembrance, than to watching the events--though these may have far more interest for the multitude--immediately passing before their eyes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I myself only came to the knowledge of her family history after I knew her; but, to make the tale clear to any one else, I must arrange events in the order in which they occurred--not that in which I became acquainted with them.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading I myself only came to the knowledge of her family history after I knew her; but, to make the tale clear to any one else, I must arrange events in the order in which they occurred--not that in which I became acquainted with them.
how
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From this reading If this should be the case with the generality of old people, how much more so with me!...
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading December 12th, 1747.--My life has been strangely bound up with extraordinary incidents, some of which occurred before I had any connection with the principal actors in them, or, indeed, before I even knew of their existence.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If this should be the case with the generality of old people, how much more so with me!...
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading I suppose, most old men are, like me, more given to looking back upon their own career with a kind of fond interest and affectionate remembrance, than to watching the events--though these may have far more interest for the multitude--immediately passing before their eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading December 12th, 1747.--My life has been strangely bound up with extraordinary incidents, some of which occurred before I had any connection with the principal actors in them, or, indeed, before I even knew of their existence.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading December 12th, 1747.--My life has been strangely bound up with extraordinary incidents, some of which occurred before I had any connection with the principal actors in them, or, indeed, before I even knew of their existence.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading December 12th, 1747.--My life has been strangely bound up with extraordinary incidents, some of which occurred before I had any connection with the principal actors in them, or, indeed, before I even knew of their existence.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading I suppose, most old men are, like me, more given to looking back upon their own career with a kind of fond interest and affectionate remembrance, than to watching the events--though these may have far more interest for the multitude--immediately passing before their eyes.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I suppose, most old men are, like me, more given to looking back upon their own career with a kind of fond interest and affectionate remembrance, than to watching the events--though these may have far more interest for the multitude--immediately passing before their eyes.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading December 12th, 1747.--My life has been strangely bound up with extraordinary incidents, some of which occurred before I had any connection with the principal actors in them, or, indeed, before I even knew of their existence.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading I myself only came to the knowledge of her family history after I knew her; but, to make the tale clear to any one else, I must arrange events in the order in which they occurred--not that in which I became acquainted with them.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading December 12th, 1747.--My life has been strangely bound up with extraordinary incidents, some of which occurred before I had any connection with the principal actors in them, or, indeed, before I even knew of their existence.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I suppose, most old men are, like me, more given to looking back upon their own career with a kind of fond interest and affectionate remembrance, than to watching the events--though these may have far more interest for the multitude--immediately passing before their eyes.
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 If I am to enter upon that strange story connected with poor Lucy, I must begin a long way back.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading I suppose, most old men are, like me, more given to looking back upon their own career with a kind of fond interest and affectionate remembrance, than to watching the events--though these may have far more interest for the multitude--immediately passing before their eyes.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading If I am to enter upon that strange story connected with poor Lucy, I must begin a long way back.
engage in
From this reading I myself only came to the knowledge of her family history after I knew her; but, to make the tale clear to any one else, I must arrange events in the order in which they occurred--not that in which I became acquainted with them.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I suppose, most old men are, like me, more given to looking back upon their own career with a kind of fond interest and affectionate remembrance, than to watching the events--though these may have far more interest for the multitude--immediately passing before their eyes.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I suppose, most old men are, like me, more given to looking back upon their own career with a kind of fond interest and affectionate remembrance, than to watching the events--though these may have far more interest for the multitude--immediately passing before their eyes.
the force of workers available
From this reading I suppose, most old men are, like me, more given to looking back upon their own career with a kind of fond interest and affectionate remembrance, than to watching the events--though these may have far more interest for the multitude--immediately passing before their eyes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I suppose, most old men are, like me, more given to looking back upon their own career with a kind of fond interest and affectionate remembrance, than to watching the events--though these may have far more interest for the multitude--immediately passing before their eyes.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I suppose, most old men are, like me, more given to looking back upon their own career with a kind of fond interest and affectionate remembrance, than to watching the events--though these may have far more interest for the multitude--immediately passing before their eyes.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading If this should be the case with the generality of old people, how much more so with me!...
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading I suppose, most old men are, like me, more given to looking back upon their own career with a kind of fond interest and affectionate remembrance, than to watching the events--though these may have far more interest for the multitude--immediately passing before their eyes.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading If I am to enter upon that strange story connected with poor Lucy, I must begin a long way back.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading December 12th, 1747.--My life has been strangely bound up with extraordinary incidents, some of which occurred before I had any connection with the principal actors in them, or, indeed, before I even knew of their existence.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I myself only came to the knowledge of her family history after I knew her; but, to make the tale clear to any one else, I must arrange events in the order in which they occurred--not that in which I became acquainted with them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I myself only came to the knowledge of her family history after I knew her; but, to make the tale clear to any one else, I must arrange events in the order in which they occurred--not that in which I became acquainted with them.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading December 12th, 1747.--My life has been strangely bound up with extraordinary incidents, some of which occurred before I had any connection with the principal actors in them, or, indeed, before I even knew of their existence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading December 12th, 1747.--My life has been strangely bound up with extraordinary incidents, some of which occurred before I had any connection with the principal actors in them, or, indeed, before I even knew of their existence.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I suppose, most old men are, like me, more given to looking back upon their own career with a kind of fond interest and affectionate remembrance, than to watching the events--though these may have far more interest for the multitude--immediately passing before their eyes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I myself only came to the knowledge of her family history after I knew her; but, to make the tale clear to any one else, I must arrange events in the order in which they occurred--not that in which I became acquainted with them.
and nothing more
From this reading I myself only came to the knowledge of her family history after I knew her; but, to make the tale clear to any one else, I must arrange events in the order in which they occurred--not that in which I became acquainted with them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading December 12th, 1747.--My life has been strangely bound up with extraordinary incidents, some of which occurred before I had any connection with the principal actors in them, or, indeed, before I even knew of their existence.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading I myself only came to the knowledge of her family history after I knew her; but, to make the tale clear to any one else, I must arrange events in the order in which they occurred--not that in which I became acquainted with them.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I suppose, most old men are, like me, more given to looking back upon their own career with a kind of fond interest and affectionate remembrance, than to watching the events--though these may have far more interest for the multitude--immediately passing before their eyes.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading I suppose, most old men are, like me, more given to looking back upon their own career with a kind of fond interest and affectionate remembrance, than to watching the events--though these may have far more interest for the multitude--immediately passing before their eyes.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading If this should be the case with the generality of old people, how much more so with me!...
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading If I am to enter upon that strange story connected with poor Lucy, I must begin a long way back.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading December 12th, 1747.--My life has been strangely bound up with extraordinary incidents, some of which occurred before I had any connection with the principal actors in them, or, indeed, before I even knew of their existence.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading I suppose, most old men are, like me, more given to looking back upon their own career with a kind of fond interest and affectionate remembrance, than to watching the events--though these may have far more interest for the multitude--immediately passing before their eyes.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If this should be the case with the generality of old people, how much more so with me!...
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If this should be the case with the generality of old people, how much more so with me!...
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading December 12th, 1747.--My life has been strangely bound up with extraordinary incidents, some of which occurred before I had any connection with the principal actors in them, or, indeed, before I even knew of their existence.
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 If I am to enter upon that strange story connected with poor Lucy, I must begin a long way back.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading If I am to enter upon that strange story connected with poor Lucy, I must begin a long way back.
in a strange manner
From this reading December 12th, 1747.--My life has been strangely bound up with extraordinary incidents, some of which occurred before I had any connection with the principal actors in them, or, indeed, before I even knew of their existence.
express a supposition
From this reading I suppose, most old men are, like me, more given to looking back upon their own career with a kind of fond interest and affectionate remembrance, than to watching the events--though these may have far more interest for the multitude--immediately passing before their eyes.
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 I myself only came to the knowledge of her family history after I knew her; but, to make the tale clear to any one else, I must arrange events in the order in which they occurred--not that in which I became acquainted with them.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I suppose, most old men are, like me, more given to looking back upon their own career with a kind of fond interest and affectionate remembrance, than to watching the events--though these may have far more interest for the multitude--immediately passing before their eyes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If I am to enter upon that strange story connected with poor Lucy, I must begin a long way back.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading December 12th, 1747.--My life has been strangely bound up with extraordinary incidents, some of which occurred before I had any connection with the principal actors in them, or, indeed, before I even knew of their existence.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading December 12th, 1747.--My life has been strangely bound up with extraordinary incidents, some of which occurred before I had any connection with the principal actors in them, or, indeed, before I even knew of their existence.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading December 12th, 1747.--My life has been strangely bound up with extraordinary incidents, some of which occurred before I had any connection with the principal actors in them, or, indeed, before I even knew of their existence.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I suppose, most old men are, like me, more given to looking back upon their own career with a kind of fond interest and affectionate remembrance, than to watching the events--though these may have far more interest for the multitude--immediately passing before their eyes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I myself only came to the knowledge of her family history after I knew her; but, to make the tale clear to any one else, I must arrange events in the order in which they occurred--not that in which I became acquainted with them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If this should be the case with the generality of old people, how much more so with me!...
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I suppose, most old men are, like me, more given to looking back upon their own career with a kind of fond interest and affectionate remembrance, than to watching the events--though these may have far more interest for the multitude--immediately passing before their eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I suppose, most old men are, like me, more given to looking back upon their own career with a kind of fond interest and affectionate remembrance, than to watching the events--though these may have far more interest for the multitude--immediately passing before their eyes.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading December 12th, 1747.--My life has been strangely bound up with extraordinary incidents, some of which occurred before I had any connection with the principal actors in them, or, indeed, before I even knew of their existence.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I suppose, most old men are, like me, more given to looking back upon their own career with a kind of fond interest and affectionate remembrance, than to watching the events--though these may have far more interest for the multitude--immediately passing before their eyes.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading I suppose, most old men are, like me, more given to looking back upon their own career with a kind of fond interest and affectionate remembrance, than to watching the events--though these may have far more interest for the multitude--immediately passing before their eyes.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If I am to enter upon that strange story connected with poor Lucy, I must begin a long way back.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading December 12th, 1747.--My life has been strangely bound up with extraordinary incidents, some of which occurred before I had any connection with the principal actors in them, or, indeed, before I even knew of their existence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading December 12th, 1747.--My life has been strangely bound up with extraordinary incidents, some of which occurred before I had any connection with the principal actors in them, or, indeed, before I even knew of their existence.
