Chapter V

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From this reading 10 These pictures, as I heard our artists say, Are genuine all, and I believe they may; They cost the genuine sums, and I should grieve If, being willing, I could not believe.

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From this reading And there is music; when the ladies come, With their keen looks they scrutinize the room To see what pleases, and I must expect To yield them pleasure, or to find neglect: For, as attractions from our person fly, Our purses, Richard, must the want supply; 20 Yet would it vex me, could the triflers know That they can shut out comfort or bestow.

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From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

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From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

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

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

feel admiration for

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading _ADVENTURES OF RICHARD._ Eight days had past; the Brothers now could meet With ease, and take the customary seat.

(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 10 These pictures, as I heard our artists say, Are genuine all, and I believe they may; They cost the genuine sums, and I should grieve If, being willing, I could not believe.

Having no one else present.

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

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

From this reading _ADVENTURES OF RICHARD._ Eight days had past; the Brothers now could meet With ease, and take the customary seat.

past form of “appease” — cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

a feeling of craving something

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

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

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading 10 These pictures, as I heard our artists say, Are genuine all, and I believe they may; They cost the genuine sums, and I should grieve If, being willing, I could not believe.

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

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading And there is music; when the ladies come, With their keen looks they scrutinize the room To see what pleases, and I must expect To yield them pleasure, or to find neglect: For, as attractions from our person fly, Our purses, Richard, must the want supply; 20 Yet would it vex me, could the triflers know That they can shut out comfort or bestow.

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

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

see with attention

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading 10 These pictures, as I heard our artists say, Are genuine all, and I believe they may; They cost the genuine sums, and I should grieve If, being willing, I could not believe.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading 10 These pictures, as I heard our artists say, Are genuine all, and I believe they may; They cost the genuine sums, and I should grieve If, being willing, I could not believe.

present

From this reading And there is music; when the ladies come, With their keen looks they scrutinize the room To see what pleases, and I must expect To yield them pleasure, or to find neglect: For, as attractions from our person fly, Our purses, Richard, must the want supply; 20 Yet would it vex me, could the triflers know That they can shut out comfort or bestow.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading _ADVENTURES OF RICHARD._ Eight days had past; the Brothers now could meet With ease, and take the customary seat.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading And there is music; when the ladies come, With their keen looks they scrutinize the room To see what pleases, and I must expect To yield them pleasure, or to find neglect: For, as attractions from our person fly, Our purses, Richard, must the want supply; 20 Yet would it vex me, could the triflers know That they can shut out comfort or bestow.

put or send forth

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading And there is music; when the ladies come, With their keen looks they scrutinize the room To see what pleases, and I must expect To yield them pleasure, or to find neglect: For, as attractions from our person fly, Our purses, Richard, must the want supply; 20 Yet would it vex me, could the triflers know That they can shut out comfort or bestow.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading And there is music; when the ladies come, With their keen looks they scrutinize the room To see what pleases, and I must expect To yield them pleasure, or to find neglect: For, as attractions from our person fly, Our purses, Richard, must the want supply; 20 Yet would it vex me, could the triflers know That they can shut out comfort or bestow.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading 10 These pictures, as I heard our artists say, Are genuine all, and I believe they may; They cost the genuine sums, and I should grieve If, being willing, I could not believe.

entailing great loss or sacrifice

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

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

From this reading _ADVENTURES OF RICHARD._ Eight days had past; the Brothers now could meet With ease, and take the customary seat.

an intense desire for some particular thing

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

in accordance with convention or custom

From this reading _ADVENTURES OF RICHARD._ Eight days had past; the Brothers now could meet With ease, and take the customary seat.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading _ADVENTURES OF RICHARD._ Eight days had past; the Brothers now could meet With ease, and take the customary seat.

plural of “debate” — a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

caused by or altered by or manifesting disease or pathology

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

put on clothes

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

move gently or carefully

From this reading _ADVENTURES OF RICHARD._ Eight days had past; the Brothers now could meet With ease, and take the customary seat.

being one more than seven

From this reading _ADVENTURES OF RICHARD._ Eight days had past; the Brothers now could meet With ease, and take the customary seat.

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From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading And there is music; when the ladies come, With their keen looks they scrutinize the room To see what pleases, and I must expect To yield them pleasure, or to find neglect: For, as attractions from our person fly, Our purses, Richard, must the want supply; 20 Yet would it vex me, could the triflers know That they can shut out comfort or bestow.

the organ of sight

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

provide as food

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading And there is music; when the ladies come, With their keen looks they scrutinize the room To see what pleases, and I must expect To yield them pleasure, or to find neglect: For, as attractions from our person fly, Our purses, Richard, must the want supply; 20 Yet would it vex me, could the triflers know That they can shut out comfort or bestow.

excessive or insincere praise

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading And there is music; when the ladies come, With their keen looks they scrutinize the room To see what pleases, and I must expect To yield them pleasure, or to find neglect: For, as attractions from our person fly, Our purses, Richard, must the want supply; 20 Yet would it vex me, could the triflers know That they can shut out comfort or bestow.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And there is music; when the ladies come, With their keen looks they scrutinize the room To see what pleases, and I must expect To yield them pleasure, or to find neglect: For, as attractions from our person fly, Our purses, Richard, must the want supply; 20 Yet would it vex me, could the triflers know That they can shut out comfort or bestow.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading 10 These pictures, as I heard our artists say, Are genuine all, and I believe they may; They cost the genuine sums, and I should grieve If, being willing, I could not believe.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

feel grief

From this reading 10 These pictures, as I heard our artists say, Are genuine all, and I believe they may; They cost the genuine sums, and I should grieve If, being willing, I could not believe.

third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

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

From this reading _ADVENTURES OF RICHARD._ Eight days had past; the Brothers now could meet With ease, and take the customary seat.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

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

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading 10 These pictures, as I heard our artists say, Are genuine all, and I believe they may; They cost the genuine sums, and I should grieve If, being willing, I could not believe.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

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

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

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

From this reading 10 These pictures, as I heard our artists say, Are genuine all, and I believe they may; They cost the genuine sums, and I should grieve If, being willing, I could not believe.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading 10 These pictures, as I heard our artists say, Are genuine all, and I believe they may; They cost the genuine sums, and I should grieve If, being willing, I could not believe.

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

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

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

From this reading And there is music; when the ladies come, With their keen looks they scrutinize the room To see what pleases, and I must expect To yield them pleasure, or to find neglect: For, as attractions from our person fly, Our purses, Richard, must the want supply; 20 Yet would it vex me, could the triflers know That they can shut out comfort or bestow.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And there is music; when the ladies come, With their keen looks they scrutinize the room To see what pleases, and I must expect To yield them pleasure, or to find neglect: For, as attractions from our person fly, Our purses, Richard, must the want supply; 20 Yet would it vex me, could the triflers know That they can shut out comfort or bestow.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading And there is music; when the ladies come, With their keen looks they scrutinize the room To see what pleases, and I must expect To yield them pleasure, or to find neglect: For, as attractions from our person fly, Our purses, Richard, must the want supply; 20 Yet would it vex me, could the triflers know That they can shut out comfort or bestow.

in a keen or penetrating way

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading And there is music; when the ladies come, With their keen looks they scrutinize the room To see what pleases, and I must expect To yield them pleasure, or to find neglect: For, as attractions from our person fly, Our purses, Richard, must the want supply; 20 Yet would it vex me, could the triflers know That they can shut out comfort or bestow.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading And there is music; when the ladies come, With their keen looks they scrutinize the room To see what pleases, and I must expect To yield them pleasure, or to find neglect: For, as attractions from our person fly, Our purses, Richard, must the want supply; 20 Yet would it vex me, could the triflers know That they can shut out comfort or bestow.

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 “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

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

From this reading And there is music; when the ladies come, With their keen looks they scrutinize the room To see what pleases, and I must expect To yield them pleasure, or to find neglect: For, as attractions from our person fly, Our purses, Richard, must the want supply; 20 Yet would it vex me, could the triflers know That they can shut out comfort or bestow.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

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 “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading 10 These pictures, as I heard our artists say, Are genuine all, and I believe they may; They cost the genuine sums, and I should grieve If, being willing, I could not believe.

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

From this reading And there is music; when the ladies come, With their keen looks they scrutinize the room To see what pleases, and I must expect To yield them pleasure, or to find neglect: For, as attractions from our person fly, Our purses, Richard, must the want supply; 20 Yet would it vex me, could the triflers know That they can shut out comfort or bestow.

come together

From this reading _ADVENTURES OF RICHARD._ Eight days had past; the Brothers now could meet With ease, and take the customary seat.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading And there is music; when the ladies come, With their keen looks they scrutinize the room To see what pleases, and I must expect To yield them pleasure, or to find neglect: For, as attractions from our person fly, Our purses, Richard, must the want supply; 20 Yet would it vex me, could the triflers know That they can shut out comfort or bestow.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

leave undone or leave out

From this reading And there is music; when the ladies come, With their keen looks they scrutinize the room To see what pleases, and I must expect To yield them pleasure, or to find neglect: For, as attractions from our person fly, Our purses, Richard, must the want supply; 20 Yet would it vex me, could the triflers know That they can shut out comfort or bestow.

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From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

information about recent and important events

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

not any; not one

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading 10 These pictures, as I heard our artists say, Are genuine all, and I believe they may; They cost the genuine sums, and I should grieve If, being willing, I could not believe.

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

From this reading _ADVENTURES OF RICHARD._ Eight days had past; the Brothers now could meet With ease, and take the customary seat.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _ADVENTURES OF RICHARD._ Eight days had past; the Brothers now could meet With ease, and take the customary seat.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

on one occasion

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading And there is music; when the ladies come, With their keen looks they scrutinize the room To see what pleases, and I must expect To yield them pleasure, or to find neglect: For, as attractions from our person fly, Our purses, Richard, must the want supply; 20 Yet would it vex me, could the triflers know That they can shut out comfort or bestow.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading 10 These pictures, as I heard our artists say, Are genuine all, and I believe they may; They cost the genuine sums, and I should grieve If, being willing, I could not believe.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading And there is music; when the ladies come, With their keen looks they scrutinize the room To see what pleases, and I must expect To yield them pleasure, or to find neglect: For, as attractions from our person fly, Our purses, Richard, must the want supply; 20 Yet would it vex me, could the triflers know That they can shut out comfort or bestow.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

plural of “palate” — the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading _ADVENTURES OF RICHARD._ Eight days had past; the Brothers now could meet With ease, and take the customary seat.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

a human being

From this reading And there is music; when the ladies come, With their keen looks they scrutinize the room To see what pleases, and I must expect To yield them pleasure, or to find neglect: For, as attractions from our person fly, Our purses, Richard, must the want supply; 20 Yet would it vex me, could the triflers know That they can shut out comfort or bestow.

win approval or support for

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

examine or consider with attention and in detail

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading 10 These pictures, as I heard our artists say, Are genuine all, and I believe they may; They cost the genuine sums, and I should grieve If, being willing, I could not believe.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

third-person singular of “please” — give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading And there is music; when the ladies come, With their keen looks they scrutinize the room To see what pleases, and I must expect To yield them pleasure, or to find neglect: For, as attractions from our person fly, Our purses, Richard, must the want supply; 20 Yet would it vex me, could the triflers know That they can shut out comfort or bestow.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading And there is music; when the ladies come, With their keen looks they scrutinize the room To see what pleases, and I must expect To yield them pleasure, or to find neglect: For, as attractions from our person fly, Our purses, Richard, must the want supply; 20 Yet would it vex me, could the triflers know That they can shut out comfort or bestow.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

plural of “purse” — a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)

From this reading And there is music; when the ladies come, With their keen looks they scrutinize the room To see what pleases, and I must expect To yield them pleasure, or to find neglect: For, as attractions from our person fly, Our purses, Richard, must the want supply; 20 Yet would it vex me, could the triflers know That they can shut out comfort or bestow.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

-ing form of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

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From this reading _ADVENTURES OF RICHARD._ Eight days had past; the Brothers now could meet With ease, and take the customary seat.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading And there is music; when the ladies come, With their keen looks they scrutinize the room To see what pleases, and I must expect To yield them pleasure, or to find neglect: For, as attractions from our person fly, Our purses, Richard, must the want supply; 20 Yet would it vex me, could the triflers know That they can shut out comfort or bestow.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

express in words

From this reading 10 These pictures, as I heard our artists say, Are genuine all, and I believe they may; They cost the genuine sums, and I should grieve If, being willing, I could not believe.

to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail

From this reading And there is music; when the ladies come, With their keen looks they scrutinize the room To see what pleases, and I must expect To yield them pleasure, or to find neglect: For, as attractions from our person fly, Our purses, Richard, must the want supply; 20 Yet would it vex me, could the triflers know That they can shut out comfort or bestow.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading _ADVENTURES OF RICHARD._ Eight days had past; the Brothers now could meet With ease, and take the customary seat.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading And there is music; when the ladies come, With their keen looks they scrutinize the room To see what pleases, and I must expect To yield them pleasure, or to find neglect: For, as attractions from our person fly, Our purses, Richard, must the want supply; 20 Yet would it vex me, could the triflers know That they can shut out comfort or bestow.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading 10 These pictures, as I heard our artists say, Are genuine all, and I believe they may; They cost the genuine sums, and I should grieve If, being willing, I could not believe.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading And there is music; when the ladies come, With their keen looks they scrutinize the room To see what pleases, and I must expect To yield them pleasure, or to find neglect: For, as attractions from our person fly, Our purses, Richard, must the want supply; 20 Yet would it vex me, could the triflers know That they can shut out comfort or bestow.

bypass

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

walk stiffly

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

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From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

plural of “sum” — a quantity of money

From this reading 10 These pictures, as I heard our artists say, Are genuine all, and I believe they may; They cost the genuine sums, and I should grieve If, being willing, I could not believe.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading And there is music; when the ladies come, With their keen looks they scrutinize the room To see what pleases, and I must expect To yield them pleasure, or to find neglect: For, as attractions from our person fly, Our purses, Richard, must the want supply; 20 Yet would it vex me, could the triflers know That they can shut out comfort or bestow.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

carry out

From this reading _ADVENTURES OF RICHARD._ Eight days had past; the Brothers now could meet With ease, and take the customary seat.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

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

From this reading _ADVENTURES OF RICHARD._ Eight days had past; the Brothers now could meet With ease, and take the customary seat.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading And there is music; when the ladies come, With their keen looks they scrutinize the room To see what pleases, and I must expect To yield them pleasure, or to find neglect: For, as attractions from our person fly, Our purses, Richard, must the want supply; 20 Yet would it vex me, could the triflers know That they can shut out comfort or bestow.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading And there is music; when the ladies come, With their keen looks they scrutinize the room To see what pleases, and I must expect To yield them pleasure, or to find neglect: For, as attractions from our person fly, Our purses, Richard, must the want supply; 20 Yet would it vex me, could the triflers know That they can shut out comfort or bestow.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

in or at that place or location

From this reading And there is music; when the ladies come, With their keen looks they scrutinize the room To see what pleases, and I must expect To yield them pleasure, or to find neglect: For, as attractions from our person fly, Our purses, Richard, must the want supply; 20 Yet would it vex me, could the triflers know That they can shut out comfort or bestow.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading 10 These pictures, as I heard our artists say, Are genuine all, and I believe they may; They cost the genuine sums, and I should grieve If, being willing, I could not believe.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

a physiological need to drink

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

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

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

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

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading And there is music; when the ladies come, With their keen looks they scrutinize the room To see what pleases, and I must expect To yield them pleasure, or to find neglect: For, as attractions from our person fly, Our purses, Richard, must the want supply; 20 Yet would it vex me, could the triflers know That they can shut out comfort or bestow.

plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

feelings of excessive pride

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

From this reading And there is music; when the ladies come, With their keen looks they scrutinize the room To see what pleases, and I must expect To yield them pleasure, or to find neglect: For, as attractions from our person fly, Our purses, Richard, must the want supply; 20 Yet would it vex me, could the triflers know That they can shut out comfort or bestow.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading And there is music; when the ladies come, With their keen looks they scrutinize the room To see what pleases, and I must expect To yield them pleasure, or to find neglect: For, as attractions from our person fly, Our purses, Richard, must the want supply; 20 Yet would it vex me, could the triflers know That they can shut out comfort or bestow.

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

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

at the time that

From this reading And there is music; when the ladies come, With their keen looks they scrutinize the room To see what pleases, and I must expect To yield them pleasure, or to find neglect: For, as attractions from our person fly, Our purses, Richard, must the want supply; 20 Yet would it vex me, could the triflers know That they can shut out comfort or bestow.

in or at the place that

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading 10 These pictures, as I heard our artists say, Are genuine all, and I believe they may; They cost the genuine sums, and I should grieve If, being willing, I could not believe.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _ADVENTURES OF RICHARD._ Eight days had past; the Brothers now could meet With ease, and take the customary seat.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading And there is music; when the ladies come, With their keen looks they scrutinize the room To see what pleases, and I must expect To yield them pleasure, or to find neglect: For, as attractions from our person fly, Our purses, Richard, must the want supply; 20 Yet would it vex me, could the triflers know That they can shut out comfort or bestow.

but in spite of that

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

be the cause or source of

From this reading And there is music; when the ladies come, With their keen looks they scrutinize the room To see what pleases, and I must expect To yield them pleasure, or to find neglect: For, as attractions from our person fly, Our purses, Richard, must the want supply; 20 Yet would it vex me, could the triflers know That they can shut out comfort or bestow.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “These” said the host--for he perceived where stray’d His brother’s eye, and what he now survey’d-- “These are the costly trifles that we buy, Urged by the strong demands of vanity, The thirst and hunger of a mind diseased, That must with purchased flattery be appeased; But yet, ’tis true, the things that you behold Serve to amuse us as we’re getting old.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading “But see this room: here, Richard, you will find Books for all palates, food for every mind; This readers term the ever-new delight, And so it is, if minds have appetite: Mine once was craving; great my joy, indeed, Had I possess’d such food when I could feed; When at the call of every new-born wish I could have keenly relish’d every dish-- 30 Now, Richard, now, I stalk around and look Upon the dress and title of a book, Try half a page, and then can taste no more, But the dull volume to its place restore; Begin a second slowly to peruse, Then cast it by, and look about for news; The news itself grows dull in long debates-- I skip, and see what the conclusion states; And many a speech, with zeal and study made Cold and resisting spirits to persuade, 40 Is lost on mine; alone, we cease to feel What crowds admire, and wonder at their zeal.