1848
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From this reading 29th, 1848.--It is a strange thing that on the very next day after reading my father's message I should have been struck down and reduced to my present condition.
23rd
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From this reading As far as I remember--for my head wanders sadly at times--it happened thus: On the 23rd of May last, after spending the greater part of the day in writing my Journal, and also my first letter to my dear wife, I walked down in the cool of the evening to the city, intending to post the latter; which I did, and was returning to Mr. Sanderson's house, when I stopped to watch the sun setting in this glorious Bay of Bengal.
29th
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From this reading 29th, 1848.--It is a strange thing that on the very next day after reading my father's message I should have been struck down and reduced to my present condition.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 29th, 1848.--It is a strange thing that on the very next day after reading my father's message I should have been struck down and reduced to my present condition.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading But so it is, and now, four months after my first entry in this Journal, I am barely able to use the pen to add to my account.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading But so it is, and now, four months after my first entry in this Journal, I am barely able to use the pen to add to my account.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading But so it is, and now, four months after my first entry in this Journal, I am barely able to use the pen to add to my account.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading CONTAINS THE SECOND PART OF MY FATHER'S JOURNAL: SETTING FORTH HIS ADVENTURES IN THE ISLAND OF CEYLON.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading 29th, 1848.--It is a strange thing that on the very next day after reading my father's message I should have been struck down and reduced to my present condition.
in addition
From this reading As far as I remember--for my head wanders sadly at times--it happened thus: On the 23rd of May last, after spending the greater part of the day in writing my Journal, and also my first letter to my dear wife, I walked down in the cool of the evening to the city, intending to post the latter; which I did, and was returning to Mr. Sanderson's house, when I stopped to watch the sun setting in this glorious Bay of Bengal.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading But so it is, and now, four months after my first entry in this Journal, I am barely able to use the pen to add to my account.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 29th, 1848.--It is a strange thing that on the very next day after reading my father's message I should have been struck down and reduced to my present condition.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As far as I remember--for my head wanders sadly at times--it happened thus: On the 23rd of May last, after spending the greater part of the day in writing my Journal, and also my first letter to my dear wife, I walked down in the cool of the evening to the city, intending to post the latter; which I did, and was returning to Mr. Sanderson's house, when I stopped to watch the sun setting in this glorious Bay of Bengal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As far as I remember--for my head wanders sadly at times--it happened thus: On the 23rd of May last, after spending the greater part of the day in writing my Journal, and also my first letter to my dear wife, I walked down in the cool of the evening to the city, intending to post the latter; which I did, and was returning to Mr. Sanderson's house, when I stopped to watch the sun setting in this glorious Bay of Bengal.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading But so it is, and now, four months after my first entry in this Journal, I am barely able to use the pen to add to my account.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading As far as I remember--for my head wanders sadly at times--it happened thus: On the 23rd of May last, after spending the greater part of the day in writing my Journal, and also my first letter to my dear wife, I walked down in the cool of the evening to the city, intending to post the latter; which I did, and was returning to Mr. Sanderson's house, when I stopped to watch the sun setting in this glorious Bay of Bengal.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading 29th, 1848.--It is a strange thing that on the very next day after reading my father's message I should have been struck down and reduced to my present condition.
BengalnounUS /ˈbeŋɡəl/
a region whose eastern part is now Bangladesh and whose western part is included in India
From this reading As far as I remember--for my head wanders sadly at times--it happened thus: On the 23rd of May last, after spending the greater part of the day in writing my Journal, and also my first letter to my dear wife, I walked down in the cool of the evening to the city, intending to post the latter; which I did, and was returning to Mr. Sanderson's house, when I stopped to watch the sun setting in this glorious Bay of Bengal.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But so it is, and now, four months after my first entry in this Journal, I am barely able to use the pen to add to my account.
CEYLONnounUS /sɪˈlɑːn/
an island in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of India
From this reading CONTAINS THE SECOND PART OF MY FATHER'S JOURNAL: SETTING FORTH HIS ADVENTURES IN THE ISLAND OF CEYLON.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading As far as I remember--for my head wanders sadly at times--it happened thus: On the 23rd of May last, after spending the greater part of the day in writing my Journal, and also my first letter to my dear wife, I walked down in the cool of the evening to the city, intending to post the latter; which I did, and was returning to Mr. Sanderson's house, when I stopped to watch the sun setting in this glorious Bay of Bengal.
a state at a particular time
From this reading 29th, 1848.--It is a strange thing that on the very next day after reading my father's message I should have been struck down and reduced to my present condition.
CONTAINSverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading CONTAINS THE SECOND PART OF MY FATHER'S JOURNAL: SETTING FORTH HIS ADVENTURES IN THE ISLAND OF CEYLON.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading As far as I remember--for my head wanders sadly at times--it happened thus: On the 23rd of May last, after spending the greater part of the day in writing my Journal, and also my first letter to my dear wife, I walked down in the cool of the evening to the city, intending to post the latter; which I did, and was returning to Mr. Sanderson's house, when I stopped to watch the sun setting in this glorious Bay of Bengal.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading 29th, 1848.--It is a strange thing that on the very next day after reading my father's message I should have been struck down and reduced to my present condition.
dearly loved
From this reading As far as I remember--for my head wanders sadly at times--it happened thus: On the 23rd of May last, after spending the greater part of the day in writing my Journal, and also my first letter to my dear wife, I walked down in the cool of the evening to the city, intending to post the latter; which I did, and was returning to Mr. Sanderson's house, when I stopped to watch the sun setting in this glorious Bay of Bengal.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As far as I remember--for my head wanders sadly at times--it happened thus: On the 23rd of May last, after spending the greater part of the day in writing my Journal, and also my first letter to my dear wife, I walked down in the cool of the evening to the city, intending to post the latter; which I did, and was returning to Mr. Sanderson's house, when I stopped to watch the sun setting in this glorious Bay of Bengal.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading 29th, 1848.--It is a strange thing that on the very next day after reading my father's message I should have been struck down and reduced to my present condition.
entrynounUS /ˈentri/
an item inserted in a written record
From this reading But so it is, and now, four months after my first entry in this Journal, I am barely able to use the pen to add to my account.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading As far as I remember--for my head wanders sadly at times--it happened thus: On the 23rd of May last, after spending the greater part of the day in writing my Journal, and also my first letter to my dear wife, I walked down in the cool of the evening to the city, intending to post the latter; which I did, and was returning to Mr. Sanderson's house, when I stopped to watch the sun setting in this glorious Bay of Bengal.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As far as I remember--for my head wanders sadly at times--it happened thus: On the 23rd of May last, after spending the greater part of the day in writing my Journal, and also my first letter to my dear wife, I walked down in the cool of the evening to the city, intending to post the latter; which I did, and was returning to Mr. Sanderson's house, when I stopped to watch the sun setting in this glorious Bay of Bengal.
FATHER'SnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading CONTAINS THE SECOND PART OF MY FATHER'S JOURNAL: SETTING FORTH HIS ADVENTURES IN THE ISLAND OF CEYLON.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But so it is, and now, four months after my first entry in this Journal, I am barely able to use the pen to add to my account.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As far as I remember--for my head wanders sadly at times--it happened thus: On the 23rd of May last, after spending the greater part of the day in writing my Journal, and also my first letter to my dear wife, I walked down in the cool of the evening to the city, intending to post the latter; which I did, and was returning to Mr. Sanderson's house, when I stopped to watch the sun setting in this glorious Bay of Bengal.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading CONTAINS THE SECOND PART OF MY FATHER'S JOURNAL: SETTING FORTH HIS ADVENTURES IN THE ISLAND OF CEYLON.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading But so it is, and now, four months after my first entry in this Journal, I am barely able to use the pen to add to my account.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading As far as I remember--for my head wanders sadly at times--it happened thus: On the 23rd of May last, after spending the greater part of the day in writing my Journal, and also my first letter to my dear wife, I walked down in the cool of the evening to the city, intending to post the latter; which I did, and was returning to Mr. Sanderson's house, when I stopped to watch the sun setting in this glorious Bay of Bengal.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading As far as I remember--for my head wanders sadly at times--it happened thus: On the 23rd of May last, after spending the greater part of the day in writing my Journal, and also my first letter to my dear wife, I walked down in the cool of the evening to the city, intending to post the latter; which I did, and was returning to Mr. Sanderson's house, when I stopped to watch the sun setting in this glorious Bay of Bengal.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading As far as I remember--for my head wanders sadly at times--it happened thus: On the 23rd of May last, after spending the greater part of the day in writing my Journal, and also my first letter to my dear wife, I walked down in the cool of the evening to the city, intending to post the latter; which I did, and was returning to Mr. Sanderson's house, when I stopped to watch the sun setting in this glorious Bay of Bengal.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 29th, 1848.--It is a strange thing that on the very next day after reading my father's message I should have been struck down and reduced to my present condition.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading As far as I remember--for my head wanders sadly at times--it happened thus: On the 23rd of May last, after spending the greater part of the day in writing my Journal, and also my first letter to my dear wife, I walked down in the cool of the evening to the city, intending to post the latter; which I did, and was returning to Mr. Sanderson's house, when I stopped to watch the sun setting in this glorious Bay of Bengal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CONTAINS THE SECOND PART OF MY FATHER'S JOURNAL: SETTING FORTH HIS ADVENTURES IN THE ISLAND OF CEYLON.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As far as I remember--for my head wanders sadly at times--it happened thus: On the 23rd of May last, after spending the greater part of the day in writing my Journal, and also my first letter to my dear wife, I walked down in the cool of the evening to the city, intending to post the latter; which I did, and was returning to Mr. Sanderson's house, when I stopped to watch the sun setting in this glorious Bay of Bengal.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 29th, 1848.--It is a strange thing that on the very next day after reading my father's message I should have been struck down and reduced to my present condition.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CONTAINS THE SECOND PART OF MY FATHER'S JOURNAL: SETTING FORTH HIS ADVENTURES IN THE ISLAND OF CEYLON.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading As far as I remember--for my head wanders sadly at times--it happened thus: On the 23rd of May last, after spending the greater part of the day in writing my Journal, and also my first letter to my dear wife, I walked down in the cool of the evening to the city, intending to post the latter; which I did, and was returning to Mr. Sanderson's house, when I stopped to watch the sun setting in this glorious Bay of Bengal.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 29th, 1848.--It is a strange thing that on the very next day after reading my father's message I should have been struck down and reduced to my present condition.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading CONTAINS THE SECOND PART OF MY FATHER'S JOURNAL: SETTING FORTH HIS ADVENTURES IN THE ISLAND OF CEYLON.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 29th, 1848.--It is a strange thing that on the very next day after reading my father's message I should have been struck down and reduced to my present condition.
JOURNALnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading CONTAINS THE SECOND PART OF MY FATHER'S JOURNAL: SETTING FORTH HIS ADVENTURES IN THE ISLAND OF CEYLON.
immediately past
From this reading As far as I remember--for my head wanders sadly at times--it happened thus: On the 23rd of May last, after spending the greater part of the day in writing my Journal, and also my first letter to my dear wife, I walked down in the cool of the evening to the city, intending to post the latter; which I did, and was returning to Mr. Sanderson's house, when I stopped to watch the sun setting in this glorious Bay of Bengal.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading As far as I remember--for my head wanders sadly at times--it happened thus: On the 23rd of May last, after spending the greater part of the day in writing my Journal, and also my first letter to my dear wife, I walked down in the cool of the evening to the city, intending to post the latter; which I did, and was returning to Mr. Sanderson's house, when I stopped to watch the sun setting in this glorious Bay of Bengal.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading As far as I remember--for my head wanders sadly at times--it happened thus: On the 23rd of May last, after spending the greater part of the day in writing my Journal, and also my first letter to my dear wife, I walked down in the cool of the evening to the city, intending to post the latter; which I did, and was returning to Mr. Sanderson's house, when I stopped to watch the sun setting in this glorious Bay of Bengal.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading As far as I remember--for my head wanders sadly at times--it happened thus: On the 23rd of May last, after spending the greater part of the day in writing my Journal, and also my first letter to my dear wife, I walked down in the cool of the evening to the city, intending to post the latter; which I did, and was returning to Mr. Sanderson's house, when I stopped to watch the sun setting in this glorious Bay of Bengal.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading 29th, 1848.--It is a strange thing that on the very next day after reading my father's message I should have been struck down and reduced to my present condition.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading But so it is, and now, four months after my first entry in this Journal, I am barely able to use the pen to add to my account.
a form of address for a man
From this reading As far as I remember--for my head wanders sadly at times--it happened thus: On the 23rd of May last, after spending the greater part of the day in writing my Journal, and also my first letter to my dear wife, I walked down in the cool of the evening to the city, intending to post the latter; which I did, and was returning to Mr. Sanderson's house, when I stopped to watch the sun setting in this glorious Bay of Bengal.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading CONTAINS THE SECOND PART OF MY FATHER'S JOURNAL: SETTING FORTH HIS ADVENTURES IN THE ISLAND OF CEYLON.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading 29th, 1848.--It is a strange thing that on the very next day after reading my father's message I should have been struck down and reduced to my present condition.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But so it is, and now, four months after my first entry in this Journal, I am barely able to use the pen to add to my account.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONTAINS THE SECOND PART OF MY FATHER'S JOURNAL: SETTING FORTH HIS ADVENTURES IN THE ISLAND OF CEYLON.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading 29th, 1848.--It is a strange thing that on the very next day after reading my father's message I should have been struck down and reduced to my present condition.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading CONTAINS THE SECOND PART OF MY FATHER'S JOURNAL: SETTING FORTH HIS ADVENTURES IN THE ISLAND OF CEYLON.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading But so it is, and now, four months after my first entry in this Journal, I am barely able to use the pen to add to my account.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading As far as I remember--for my head wanders sadly at times--it happened thus: On the 23rd of May last, after spending the greater part of the day in writing my Journal, and also my first letter to my dear wife, I walked down in the cool of the evening to the city, intending to post the latter; which I did, and was returning to Mr. Sanderson's house, when I stopped to watch the sun setting in this glorious Bay of Bengal.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading 29th, 1848.--It is a strange thing that on the very next day after reading my father's message I should have been struck down and reduced to my present condition.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading 29th, 1848.--It is a strange thing that on the very next day after reading my father's message I should have been struck down and reduced to my present condition.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading 29th, 1848.--It is a strange thing that on the very next day after reading my father's message I should have been struck down and reduced to my present condition.
To recall to mind.
From this reading As far as I remember--for my head wanders sadly at times--it happened thus: On the 23rd of May last, after spending the greater part of the day in writing my Journal, and also my first letter to my dear wife, I walked down in the cool of the evening to the city, intending to post the latter; which I did, and was returning to Mr. Sanderson's house, when I stopped to watch the sun setting in this glorious Bay of Bengal.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading As far as I remember--for my head wanders sadly at times--it happened thus: On the 23rd of May last, after spending the greater part of the day in writing my Journal, and also my first letter to my dear wife, I walked down in the cool of the evening to the city, intending to post the latter; which I did, and was returning to Mr. Sanderson's house, when I stopped to watch the sun setting in this glorious Bay of Bengal.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading As far as I remember--for my head wanders sadly at times--it happened thus: On the 23rd of May last, after spending the greater part of the day in writing my Journal, and also my first letter to my dear wife, I walked down in the cool of the evening to the city, intending to post the latter; which I did, and was returning to Mr. Sanderson's house, when I stopped to watch the sun setting in this glorious Bay of Bengal.
Sanderson's
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From this reading As far as I remember--for my head wanders sadly at times--it happened thus: On the 23rd of May last, after spending the greater part of the day in writing my Journal, and also my first letter to my dear wife, I walked down in the cool of the evening to the city, intending to post the latter; which I did, and was returning to Mr. Sanderson's house, when I stopped to watch the sun setting in this glorious Bay of Bengal.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading CONTAINS THE SECOND PART OF MY FATHER'S JOURNAL: SETTING FORTH HIS ADVENTURES IN THE ISLAND OF CEYLON.
SeptnounUS /sept/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading "Sept.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading CONTAINS THE SECOND PART OF MY FATHER'S JOURNAL: SETTING FORTH HIS ADVENTURES IN THE ISLAND OF CEYLON.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading 29th, 1848.--It is a strange thing that on the very next day after reading my father's message I should have been struck down and reduced to my present condition.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But so it is, and now, four months after my first entry in this Journal, I am barely able to use the pen to add to my account.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading As far as I remember--for my head wanders sadly at times--it happened thus: On the 23rd of May last, after spending the greater part of the day in writing my Journal, and also my first letter to my dear wife, I walked down in the cool of the evening to the city, intending to post the latter; which I did, and was returning to Mr. Sanderson's house, when I stopped to watch the sun setting in this glorious Bay of Bengal.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading As far as I remember--for my head wanders sadly at times--it happened thus: On the 23rd of May last, after spending the greater part of the day in writing my Journal, and also my first letter to my dear wife, I walked down in the cool of the evening to the city, intending to post the latter; which I did, and was returning to Mr. Sanderson's house, when I stopped to watch the sun setting in this glorious Bay of Bengal.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading 29th, 1848.--It is a strange thing that on the very next day after reading my father's message I should have been struck down and reduced to my present condition.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading 29th, 1848.--It is a strange thing that on the very next day after reading my father's message I should have been struck down and reduced to my present condition.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading As far as I remember--for my head wanders sadly at times--it happened thus: On the 23rd of May last, after spending the greater part of the day in writing my Journal, and also my first letter to my dear wife, I walked down in the cool of the evening to the city, intending to post the latter; which I did, and was returning to Mr. Sanderson's house, when I stopped to watch the sun setting in this glorious Bay of Bengal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 29th, 1848.--It is a strange thing that on the very next day after reading my father's message I should have been struck down and reduced to my present condition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONTAINS THE SECOND PART OF MY FATHER'S JOURNAL: SETTING FORTH HIS ADVENTURES IN THE ISLAND OF CEYLON.
a special situation
From this reading 29th, 1848.--It is a strange thing that on the very next day after reading my father's message I should have been struck down and reduced to my present condition.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But so it is, and now, four months after my first entry in this Journal, I am barely able to use the pen to add to my account.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading As far as I remember--for my head wanders sadly at times--it happened thus: On the 23rd of May last, after spending the greater part of the day in writing my Journal, and also my first letter to my dear wife, I walked down in the cool of the evening to the city, intending to post the latter; which I did, and was returning to Mr. Sanderson's house, when I stopped to watch the sun setting in this glorious Bay of Bengal.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading As far as I remember--for my head wanders sadly at times--it happened thus: On the 23rd of May last, after spending the greater part of the day in writing my Journal, and also my first letter to my dear wife, I walked down in the cool of the evening to the city, intending to post the latter; which I did, and was returning to Mr. Sanderson's house, when I stopped to watch the sun setting in this glorious Bay of Bengal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 29th, 1848.--It is a strange thing that on the very next day after reading my father's message I should have been struck down and reduced to my present condition.
the act of using
From this reading But so it is, and now, four months after my first entry in this Journal, I am barely able to use the pen to add to my account.
precisely as stated
From this reading 29th, 1848.--It is a strange thing that on the very next day after reading my father's message I should have been struck down and reduced to my present condition.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading As far as I remember--for my head wanders sadly at times--it happened thus: On the 23rd of May last, after spending the greater part of the day in writing my Journal, and also my first letter to my dear wife, I walked down in the cool of the evening to the city, intending to post the latter; which I did, and was returning to Mr. Sanderson's house, when I stopped to watch the sun setting in this glorious Bay of Bengal.
wandersverbUS /ˈwɑːndərz/
third-person singular of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading As far as I remember--for my head wanders sadly at times--it happened thus: On the 23rd of May last, after spending the greater part of the day in writing my Journal, and also my first letter to my dear wife, I walked down in the cool of the evening to the city, intending to post the latter; which I did, and was returning to Mr. Sanderson's house, when I stopped to watch the sun setting in this glorious Bay of Bengal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As far as I remember--for my head wanders sadly at times--it happened thus: On the 23rd of May last, after spending the greater part of the day in writing my Journal, and also my first letter to my dear wife, I walked down in the cool of the evening to the city, intending to post the latter; which I did, and was returning to Mr. Sanderson's house, when I stopped to watch the sun setting in this glorious Bay of Bengal.
look attentively
From this reading As far as I remember--for my head wanders sadly at times--it happened thus: On the 23rd of May last, after spending the greater part of the day in writing my Journal, and also my first letter to my dear wife, I walked down in the cool of the evening to the city, intending to post the latter; which I did, and was returning to Mr. Sanderson's house, when I stopped to watch the sun setting in this glorious Bay of Bengal.
at the time that
From this reading As far as I remember--for my head wanders sadly at times--it happened thus: On the 23rd of May last, after spending the greater part of the day in writing my Journal, and also my first letter to my dear wife, I walked down in the cool of the evening to the city, intending to post the latter; which I did, and was returning to Mr. Sanderson's house, when I stopped to watch the sun setting in this glorious Bay of Bengal.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As far as I remember--for my head wanders sadly at times--it happened thus: On the 23rd of May last, after spending the greater part of the day in writing my Journal, and also my first letter to my dear wife, I walked down in the cool of the evening to the city, intending to post the latter; which I did, and was returning to Mr. Sanderson's house, when I stopped to watch the sun setting in this glorious Bay of Bengal.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading As far as I remember--for my head wanders sadly at times--it happened thus: On the 23rd of May last, after spending the greater part of the day in writing my Journal, and also my first letter to my dear wife, I walked down in the cool of the evening to the city, intending to post the latter; which I did, and was returning to Mr. Sanderson's house, when I stopped to watch the sun setting in this glorious Bay of Bengal.
the act of creating written works
From this reading As far as I remember--for my head wanders sadly at times--it happened thus: On the 23rd of May last, after spending the greater part of the day in writing my Journal, and also my first letter to my dear wife, I walked down in the cool of the evening to the city, intending to post the latter; which I did, and was returning to Mr. Sanderson's house, when I stopped to watch the sun setting in this glorious Bay of Bengal.
