Chapter XII

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

From this reading It was as if one should descend from the dignity of a horse and wagon to a hand-cart, or as if the captain of a Liverpool packet should decline into the skipper of a fishing-smack.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading From this time mining lost its charms, and a favourable opportunity presenting itself about the middle of October, he accepted a situation as clerk in one of the mining districts, at a salary of three hundred dollars a month and his board; thus depriving us, at once and forever, of all that advantage we had hoped to derive from so propitious an alliance.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading From this time mining lost its charms, and a favourable opportunity presenting itself about the middle of October, he accepted a situation as clerk in one of the mining districts, at a salary of three hundred dollars a month and his board; thus depriving us, at once and forever, of all that advantage we had hoped to derive from so propitious an alliance.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading From this time mining lost its charms, and a favourable opportunity presenting itself about the middle of October, he accepted a situation as clerk in one of the mining districts, at a salary of three hundred dollars a month and his board; thus depriving us, at once and forever, of all that advantage we had hoped to derive from so propitious an alliance.

(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 From this time mining lost its charms, and a favourable opportunity presenting itself about the middle of October, he accepted a situation as clerk in one of the mining districts, at a salary of three hundred dollars a month and his board; thus depriving us, at once and forever, of all that advantage we had hoped to derive from so propitious an alliance.

the state of being allied or confederated

From this reading From this time mining lost its charms, and a favourable opportunity presenting itself about the middle of October, he accepted a situation as clerk in one of the mining districts, at a salary of three hundred dollars a month and his board; thus depriving us, at once and forever, of all that advantage we had hoped to derive from so propitious an alliance.

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

From this reading From this time mining lost its charms, and a favourable opportunity presenting itself about the middle of October, he accepted a situation as clerk in one of the mining districts, at a salary of three hundred dollars a month and his board; thus depriving us, at once and forever, of all that advantage we had hoped to derive from so propitious an alliance.

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

From this reading Capt. Bill could not bear this unexpected reverse; he had set his heart upon the Burke rocker, and could never descend to the common cradle.

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

From this reading It was as if one should descend from the dignity of a horse and wagon to a hand-cart, or as if the captain of a Liverpool packet should decline into the skipper of a fishing-smack.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Our scientific machine--the great Virginia Burke rocker--the patent bee-hive, from which we had expected to take every day at least two pounds of the precious comb--was now nothing but so much useless lumber.

installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading Mining with the one was honourable; with the other, base and contemptible.

have

From this reading Capt. Bill could not bear this unexpected reverse; he had set his heart upon the Burke rocker, and could never descend to the common cradle.

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From this reading Our scientific machine--the great Virginia Burke rocker--the patent bee-hive, from which we had expected to take every day at least two pounds of the precious comb--was now nothing but so much useless lumber.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Capt. Bill could not bear this unexpected reverse; he had set his heart upon the Burke rocker, and could never descend to the common cradle.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading From this time mining lost its charms, and a favourable opportunity presenting itself about the middle of October, he accepted a situation as clerk in one of the mining districts, at a salary of three hundred dollars a month and his board; thus depriving us, at once and forever, of all that advantage we had hoped to derive from so propitious an alliance.

British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)

From this reading Our scientific machine--the great Virginia Burke rocker--the patent bee-hive, from which we had expected to take every day at least two pounds of the precious comb--was now nothing but so much useless lumber.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Our scientific machine--the great Virginia Burke rocker--the patent bee-hive, from which we had expected to take every day at least two pounds of the precious comb--was now nothing but so much useless lumber.

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From this reading Capt. Bill could not bear this unexpected reverse; he had set his heart upon the Burke rocker, and could never descend to the common cradle.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading It was as if one should descend from the dignity of a horse and wagon to a hand-cart, or as if the captain of a Liverpool packet should decline into the skipper of a fishing-smack.

plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading From this time mining lost its charms, and a favourable opportunity presenting itself about the middle of October, he accepted a situation as clerk in one of the mining districts, at a salary of three hundred dollars a month and his board; thus depriving us, at once and forever, of all that advantage we had hoped to derive from so propitious an alliance.

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading From this time mining lost its charms, and a favourable opportunity presenting itself about the middle of October, he accepted a situation as clerk in one of the mining districts, at a salary of three hundred dollars a month and his board; thus depriving us, at once and forever, of all that advantage we had hoped to derive from so propitious an alliance.

straighten with a comb

From this reading Our scientific machine--the great Virginia Burke rocker--the patent bee-hive, from which we had expected to take every day at least two pounds of the precious comb--was now nothing but so much useless lumber.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Capt. Bill could not bear this unexpected reverse; he had set his heart upon the Burke rocker, and could never descend to the common cradle.

deserving of contempt or scorn

From this reading Mining with the one was honourable; with the other, base and contemptible.

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

From this reading Capt. Bill could not bear this unexpected reverse; he had set his heart upon the Burke rocker, and could never descend to the common cradle.

a baby bed with sides and rockers

From this reading Capt. Bill could not bear this unexpected reverse; he had set his heart upon the Burke rocker, and could never descend to the common cradle.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Our scientific machine--the great Virginia Burke rocker--the patent bee-hive, from which we had expected to take every day at least two pounds of the precious comb--was now nothing but so much useless lumber.

grow worse

From this reading It was as if one should descend from the dignity of a horse and wagon to a hand-cart, or as if the captain of a Liverpool packet should decline into the skipper of a fishing-smack.

-ing form of “deprive” — take away possessions from someone

From this reading From this time mining lost its charms, and a favourable opportunity presenting itself about the middle of October, he accepted a situation as clerk in one of the mining districts, at a salary of three hundred dollars a month and his board; thus depriving us, at once and forever, of all that advantage we had hoped to derive from so propitious an alliance.

reason by deduction; establish by deduction

From this reading From this time mining lost its charms, and a favourable opportunity presenting itself about the middle of October, he accepted a situation as clerk in one of the mining districts, at a salary of three hundred dollars a month and his board; thus depriving us, at once and forever, of all that advantage we had hoped to derive from so propitious an alliance.

move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading Capt. Bill could not bear this unexpected reverse; he had set his heart upon the Burke rocker, and could never descend to the common cradle.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading It was as if one should descend from the dignity of a horse and wagon to a hand-cart, or as if the captain of a Liverpool packet should decline into the skipper of a fishing-smack.

plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading From this time mining lost its charms, and a favourable opportunity presenting itself about the middle of October, he accepted a situation as clerk in one of the mining districts, at a salary of three hundred dollars a month and his board; thus depriving us, at once and forever, of all that advantage we had hoped to derive from so propitious an alliance.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading From this time mining lost its charms, and a favourable opportunity presenting itself about the middle of October, he accepted a situation as clerk in one of the mining districts, at a salary of three hundred dollars a month and his board; thus depriving us, at once and forever, of all that advantage we had hoped to derive from so propitious an alliance.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Our scientific machine--the great Virginia Burke rocker--the patent bee-hive, from which we had expected to take every day at least two pounds of the precious comb--was now nothing but so much useless lumber.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Our scientific machine--the great Virginia Burke rocker--the patent bee-hive, from which we had expected to take every day at least two pounds of the precious comb--was now nothing but so much useless lumber.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading From this time mining lost its charms, and a favourable opportunity presenting itself about the middle of October, he accepted a situation as clerk in one of the mining districts, at a salary of three hundred dollars a month and his board; thus depriving us, at once and forever, of all that advantage we had hoped to derive from so propitious an alliance.

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

From this reading It was as if one should descend from the dignity of a horse and wagon to a hand-cart, or as if the captain of a Liverpool packet should decline into the skipper of a fishing-smack.

for a limitless time

From this reading From this time mining lost its charms, and a favourable opportunity presenting itself about the middle of October, he accepted a situation as clerk in one of the mining districts, at a salary of three hundred dollars a month and his board; thus depriving us, at once and forever, of all that advantage we had hoped to derive from so propitious an alliance.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Our scientific machine--the great Virginia Burke rocker--the patent bee-hive, from which we had expected to take every day at least two pounds of the precious comb--was now nothing but so much useless lumber.

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

From this reading Our scientific machine--the great Virginia Burke rocker--the patent bee-hive, from which we had expected to take every day at least two pounds of the precious comb--was now nothing but so much useless lumber.

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

From this reading Our scientific machine--the great Virginia Burke rocker--the patent bee-hive, from which we had expected to take every day at least two pounds of the precious comb--was now nothing but so much useless lumber.

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

From this reading It was as if one should descend from the dignity of a horse and wagon to a hand-cart, or as if the captain of a Liverpool packet should decline into the skipper of a fishing-smack.

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

From this reading Capt. Bill could not bear this unexpected reverse; he had set his heart upon the Burke rocker, and could never descend to the common cradle.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Capt. Bill could not bear this unexpected reverse; he had set his heart upon the Burke rocker, and could never descend to the common cradle.

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

From this reading Capt. Bill could not bear this unexpected reverse; he had set his heart upon the Burke rocker, and could never descend to the common cradle.

worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect

From this reading Mining with the one was honourable; with the other, base and contemptible.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading From this time mining lost its charms, and a favourable opportunity presenting itself about the middle of October, he accepted a situation as clerk in one of the mining districts, at a salary of three hundred dollars a month and his board; thus depriving us, at once and forever, of all that advantage we had hoped to derive from so propitious an alliance.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading It was as if one should descend from the dignity of a horse and wagon to a hand-cart, or as if the captain of a Liverpool packet should decline into the skipper of a fishing-smack.

ten 10s

From this reading From this time mining lost its charms, and a favourable opportunity presenting itself about the middle of October, he accepted a situation as clerk in one of the mining districts, at a salary of three hundred dollars a month and his board; thus depriving us, at once and forever, of all that advantage we had hoped to derive from so propitious an alliance.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It was as if one should descend from the dignity of a horse and wagon to a hand-cart, or as if the captain of a Liverpool packet should decline into the skipper of a fishing-smack.

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

From this reading From this time mining lost its charms, and a favourable opportunity presenting itself about the middle of October, he accepted a situation as clerk in one of the mining districts, at a salary of three hundred dollars a month and his board; thus depriving us, at once and forever, of all that advantage we had hoped to derive from so propitious an alliance.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was as if one should descend from the dignity of a horse and wagon to a hand-cart, or as if the captain of a Liverpool packet should decline into the skipper of a fishing-smack.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was as if one should descend from the dignity of a horse and wagon to a hand-cart, or as if the captain of a Liverpool packet should decline into the skipper of a fishing-smack.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading From this time mining lost its charms, and a favourable opportunity presenting itself about the middle of October, he accepted a situation as clerk in one of the mining districts, at a salary of three hundred dollars a month and his board; thus depriving us, at once and forever, of all that advantage we had hoped to derive from so propitious an alliance.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading From this time mining lost its charms, and a favourable opportunity presenting itself about the middle of October, he accepted a situation as clerk in one of the mining districts, at a salary of three hundred dollars a month and his board; thus depriving us, at once and forever, of all that advantage we had hoped to derive from so propitious an alliance.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Our scientific machine--the great Virginia Burke rocker--the patent bee-hive, from which we had expected to take every day at least two pounds of the precious comb--was now nothing but so much useless lumber.

a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports

From this reading It was as if one should descend from the dignity of a horse and wagon to a hand-cart, or as if the captain of a Liverpool packet should decline into the skipper of a fishing-smack.

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

From this reading From this time mining lost its charms, and a favourable opportunity presenting itself about the middle of October, he accepted a situation as clerk in one of the mining districts, at a salary of three hundred dollars a month and his board; thus depriving us, at once and forever, of all that advantage we had hoped to derive from so propitious an alliance.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading Our scientific machine--the great Virginia Burke rocker--the patent bee-hive, from which we had expected to take every day at least two pounds of the precious comb--was now nothing but so much useless lumber.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading Our scientific machine--the great Virginia Burke rocker--the patent bee-hive, from which we had expected to take every day at least two pounds of the precious comb--was now nothing but so much useless lumber.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading From this time mining lost its charms, and a favourable opportunity presenting itself about the middle of October, he accepted a situation as clerk in one of the mining districts, at a salary of three hundred dollars a month and his board; thus depriving us, at once and forever, of all that advantage we had hoped to derive from so propitious an alliance.

the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth

From this reading Mining with the one was honourable; with the other, base and contemptible.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading From this time mining lost its charms, and a favourable opportunity presenting itself about the middle of October, he accepted a situation as clerk in one of the mining districts, at a salary of three hundred dollars a month and his board; thus depriving us, at once and forever, of all that advantage we had hoped to derive from so propitious an alliance.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Our scientific machine--the great Virginia Burke rocker--the patent bee-hive, from which we had expected to take every day at least two pounds of the precious comb--was now nothing but so much useless lumber.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Capt. Bill could not bear this unexpected reverse; he had set his heart upon the Burke rocker, and could never descend to the common cradle.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Capt. Bill could not bear this unexpected reverse; he had set his heart upon the Burke rocker, and could never descend to the common cradle.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Our scientific machine--the great Virginia Burke rocker--the patent bee-hive, from which we had expected to take every day at least two pounds of the precious comb--was now nothing but so much useless lumber.

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

From this reading Our scientific machine--the great Virginia Burke rocker--the patent bee-hive, from which we had expected to take every day at least two pounds of the precious comb--was now nothing but so much useless lumber.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading From this time mining lost its charms, and a favourable opportunity presenting itself about the middle of October, he accepted a situation as clerk in one of the mining districts, at a salary of three hundred dollars a month and his board; thus depriving us, at once and forever, of all that advantage we had hoped to derive from so propitious an alliance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Our scientific machine--the great Virginia Burke rocker--the patent bee-hive, from which we had expected to take every day at least two pounds of the precious comb--was now nothing but so much useless lumber.

on one occasion

From this reading From this time mining lost its charms, and a favourable opportunity presenting itself about the middle of October, he accepted a situation as clerk in one of the mining districts, at a salary of three hundred dollars a month and his board; thus depriving us, at once and forever, of all that advantage we had hoped to derive from so propitious an alliance.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mining with the one was honourable; with the other, base and contemptible.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading From this time mining lost its charms, and a favourable opportunity presenting itself about the middle of October, he accepted a situation as clerk in one of the mining districts, at a salary of three hundred dollars a month and his board; thus depriving us, at once and forever, of all that advantage we had hoped to derive from so propitious an alliance.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was as if one should descend from the dignity of a horse and wagon to a hand-cart, or as if the captain of a Liverpool packet should decline into the skipper of a fishing-smack.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Mining with the one was honourable; with the other, base and contemptible.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our scientific machine--the great Virginia Burke rocker--the patent bee-hive, from which we had expected to take every day at least two pounds of the precious comb--was now nothing but so much useless lumber.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading It was as if one should descend from the dignity of a horse and wagon to a hand-cart, or as if the captain of a Liverpool packet should decline into the skipper of a fishing-smack.

obtain a patent for

From this reading Our scientific machine--the great Virginia Burke rocker--the patent bee-hive, from which we had expected to take every day at least two pounds of the precious comb--was now nothing but so much useless lumber.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading Our scientific machine--the great Virginia Burke rocker--the patent bee-hive, from which we had expected to take every day at least two pounds of the precious comb--was now nothing but so much useless lumber.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading Our scientific machine--the great Virginia Burke rocker--the patent bee-hive, from which we had expected to take every day at least two pounds of the precious comb--was now nothing but so much useless lumber.

-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading From this time mining lost its charms, and a favourable opportunity presenting itself about the middle of October, he accepted a situation as clerk in one of the mining districts, at a salary of three hundred dollars a month and his board; thus depriving us, at once and forever, of all that advantage we had hoped to derive from so propitious an alliance.

presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success

From this reading From this time mining lost its charms, and a favourable opportunity presenting itself about the middle of October, he accepted a situation as clerk in one of the mining districts, at a salary of three hundred dollars a month and his board; thus depriving us, at once and forever, of all that advantage we had hoped to derive from so propitious an alliance.

change to the contrary

From this reading Capt. Bill could not bear this unexpected reverse; he had set his heart upon the Burke rocker, and could never descend to the common cradle.

an attendant who rocks a child in a cradle

From this reading Our scientific machine--the great Virginia Burke rocker--the patent bee-hive, from which we had expected to take every day at least two pounds of the precious comb--was now nothing but so much useless lumber.

something that remunerates

From this reading From this time mining lost its charms, and a favourable opportunity presenting itself about the middle of October, he accepted a situation as clerk in one of the mining districts, at a salary of three hundred dollars a month and his board; thus depriving us, at once and forever, of all that advantage we had hoped to derive from so propitious an alliance.

of or relating to the practice of science

From this reading Our scientific machine--the great Virginia Burke rocker--the patent bee-hive, from which we had expected to take every day at least two pounds of the precious comb--was now nothing but so much useless lumber.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Capt. Bill could not bear this unexpected reverse; he had set his heart upon the Burke rocker, and could never descend to the common cradle.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was as if one should descend from the dignity of a horse and wagon to a hand-cart, or as if the captain of a Liverpool packet should decline into the skipper of a fishing-smack.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading From this time mining lost its charms, and a favourable opportunity presenting itself about the middle of October, he accepted a situation as clerk in one of the mining districts, at a salary of three hundred dollars a month and his board; thus depriving us, at once and forever, of all that advantage we had hoped to derive from so propitious an alliance.

a student who fails to attend classes

From this reading It was as if one should descend from the dignity of a horse and wagon to a hand-cart, or as if the captain of a Liverpool packet should decline into the skipper of a fishing-smack.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Our scientific machine--the great Virginia Burke rocker--the patent bee-hive, from which we had expected to take every day at least two pounds of the precious comb--was now nothing but so much useless lumber.

carry out

From this reading Our scientific machine--the great Virginia Burke rocker--the patent bee-hive, from which we had expected to take every day at least two pounds of the precious comb--was now nothing but so much useless lumber.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From this time mining lost its charms, and a favourable opportunity presenting itself about the middle of October, he accepted a situation as clerk in one of the mining districts, at a salary of three hundred dollars a month and his board; thus depriving us, at once and forever, of all that advantage we had hoped to derive from so propitious an alliance.

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

From this reading Our scientific machine--the great Virginia Burke rocker--the patent bee-hive, from which we had expected to take every day at least two pounds of the precious comb--was now nothing but so much useless lumber.

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

From this reading Capt. Bill could not bear this unexpected reverse; he had set his heart upon the Burke rocker, and could never descend to the common cradle.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading From this time mining lost its charms, and a favourable opportunity presenting itself about the middle of October, he accepted a situation as clerk in one of the mining districts, at a salary of three hundred dollars a month and his board; thus depriving us, at once and forever, of all that advantage we had hoped to derive from so propitious an alliance.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading From this time mining lost its charms, and a favourable opportunity presenting itself about the middle of October, he accepted a situation as clerk in one of the mining districts, at a salary of three hundred dollars a month and his board; thus depriving us, at once and forever, of all that advantage we had hoped to derive from so propitious an alliance.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading From this time mining lost its charms, and a favourable opportunity presenting itself about the middle of October, he accepted a situation as clerk in one of the mining districts, at a salary of three hundred dollars a month and his board; thus depriving us, at once and forever, of all that advantage we had hoped to derive from so propitious an alliance.

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

From this reading Our scientific machine--the great Virginia Burke rocker--the patent bee-hive, from which we had expected to take every day at least two pounds of the precious comb--was now nothing but so much useless lumber.

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

From this reading Our scientific machine--the great Virginia Burke rocker--the patent bee-hive, from which we had expected to take every day at least two pounds of the precious comb--was now nothing but so much useless lumber.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading Capt. Bill could not bear this unexpected reverse; he had set his heart upon the Burke rocker, and could never descend to the common cradle.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Capt. Bill could not bear this unexpected reverse; he had set his heart upon the Burke rocker, and could never descend to the common cradle.

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

From this reading From this time mining lost its charms, and a favourable opportunity presenting itself about the middle of October, he accepted a situation as clerk in one of the mining districts, at a salary of three hundred dollars a month and his board; thus depriving us, at once and forever, of all that advantage we had hoped to derive from so propitious an alliance.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading Our scientific machine--the great Virginia Burke rocker--the patent bee-hive, from which we had expected to take every day at least two pounds of the precious comb--was now nothing but so much useless lumber.

a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War

From this reading Our scientific machine--the great Virginia Burke rocker--the patent bee-hive, from which we had expected to take every day at least two pounds of the precious comb--was now nothing but so much useless lumber.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading It was as if one should descend from the dignity of a horse and wagon to a hand-cart, or as if the captain of a Liverpool packet should decline into the skipper of a fishing-smack.

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

From this reading Our scientific machine--the great Virginia Burke rocker--the patent bee-hive, from which we had expected to take every day at least two pounds of the precious comb--was now nothing but so much useless lumber.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Our scientific machine--the great Virginia Burke rocker--the patent bee-hive, from which we had expected to take every day at least two pounds of the precious comb--was now nothing but so much useless lumber.

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

From this reading Our scientific machine--the great Virginia Burke rocker--the patent bee-hive, from which we had expected to take every day at least two pounds of the precious comb--was now nothing but so much useless lumber.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mining with the one was honourable; with the other, base and contemptible.