Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading PLAYHOUSE BARD "I could not help reflecting how often the greatest abilities lie wind-bound, as it were, in life; or if they venture out, and attempt to beat the seas, they struggle in vain against wind and tide."--_Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon_.

plural of “ability” — the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading PLAYHOUSE BARD "I could not help reflecting how often the greatest abilities lie wind-bound, as it were, in life; or if they venture out, and attempt to beat the seas, they struggle in vain against wind and tide."--_Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon_.

any specific behavior

From this reading We read of the gaiety and quickness of his fancy; the wild flow of his spirits; the brilliancy of his wit; the activity of his mind, eager to know the world.

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

From this reading To the possession of genius allied to the happiest temper, a temper "for the most part overflowing into wit, mirth, and good-humour," young Fielding added a handsome face, a magnificent physique (he stood over six feet high), and the fullest vigour of constitution.

later than; following

From this reading It was but three years after the Lyme Regis episode that Henry Fielding, then a lad of one and twenty, won attention as a successful writer of comedy.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading PLAYHOUSE BARD "I could not help reflecting how often the greatest abilities lie wind-bound, as it were, in life; or if they venture out, and attempt to beat the seas, they struggle in vain against wind and tide."--_Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon_.

related by common characteristics or ancestry

From this reading To the possession of genius allied to the happiest temper, a temper "for the most part overflowing into wit, mirth, and good-humour," young Fielding added a handsome face, a magnificent physique (he stood over six feet high), and the fullest vigour of constitution.

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

From this reading PLAYHOUSE BARD "I could not help reflecting how often the greatest abilities lie wind-bound, as it were, in life; or if they venture out, and attempt to beat the seas, they struggle in vain against wind and tide."--_Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon_.

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

From this reading Of this his first entry into the gay world there are little but generalities to record; but, inaccurate as Murphy is in some matters of fact, there seems no reason to doubt the truth of the engaging picture which he draws of the young man's _début_ upon the Town.

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

From this reading PLAYHOUSE BARD "I could not help reflecting how often the greatest abilities lie wind-bound, as it were, in life; or if they venture out, and attempt to beat the seas, they struggle in vain against wind and tide."--_Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon_.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading PLAYHOUSE BARD "I could not help reflecting how often the greatest abilities lie wind-bound, as it were, in life; or if they venture out, and attempt to beat the seas, they struggle in vain against wind and tide."--_Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon_.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading It was but three years after the Lyme Regis episode that Henry Fielding, then a lad of one and twenty, won attention as a successful writer of comedy.

a lyric poet

From this reading PLAYHOUSE BARD "I could not help reflecting how often the greatest abilities lie wind-bound, as it were, in life; or if they venture out, and attempt to beat the seas, they struggle in vain against wind and tide."--_Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon_.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading PLAYHOUSE BARD "I could not help reflecting how often the greatest abilities lie wind-bound, as it were, in life; or if they venture out, and attempt to beat the seas, they struggle in vain against wind and tide."--_Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon_.

a quality that outshines the usual

From this reading We read of the gaiety and quickness of his fancy; the wild flow of his spirits; the brilliancy of his wit; the activity of his mind, eager to know the world.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was but three years after the Lyme Regis episode that Henry Fielding, then a lad of one and twenty, won attention as a successful writer of comedy.

light and humorous drama with a happy ending

From this reading It was but three years after the Lyme Regis episode that Henry Fielding, then a lad of one and twenty, won attention as a successful writer of comedy.

law determining the fundamental political principles of a government

From this reading To the possession of genius allied to the happiest temper, a temper "for the most part overflowing into wit, mirth, and good-humour," young Fielding added a handsome face, a magnificent physique (he stood over six feet high), and the fullest vigour of constitution.

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

From this reading PLAYHOUSE BARD "I could not help reflecting how often the greatest abilities lie wind-bound, as it were, in life; or if they venture out, and attempt to beat the seas, they struggle in vain against wind and tide."--_Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon_.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Of this his first entry into the gay world there are little but generalities to record; but, inaccurate as Murphy is in some matters of fact, there seems no reason to doubt the truth of the engaging picture which he draws of the young man's _début_ upon the Town.

plural of “draw” — a gully that is shallower than a ravine

From this reading Of this his first entry into the gay world there are little but generalities to record; but, inaccurate as Murphy is in some matters of fact, there seems no reason to doubt the truth of the engaging picture which he draws of the young man's _début_ upon the Town.

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

From this reading Of this his first entry into the gay world there are little but generalities to record; but, inaccurate as Murphy is in some matters of fact, there seems no reason to doubt the truth of the engaging picture which he draws of the young man's _début_ upon the Town.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading We read of the gaiety and quickness of his fancy; the wild flow of his spirits; the brilliancy of his wit; the activity of his mind, eager to know the world.

attracting or delighting

From this reading Of this his first entry into the gay world there are little but generalities to record; but, inaccurate as Murphy is in some matters of fact, there seems no reason to doubt the truth of the engaging picture which he draws of the young man's _début_ upon the Town.

an item inserted in a written record

From this reading Of this his first entry into the gay world there are little but generalities to record; but, inaccurate as Murphy is in some matters of fact, there seems no reason to doubt the truth of the engaging picture which he draws of the young man's _début_ upon the Town.

a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading It was but three years after the Lyme Regis episode that Henry Fielding, then a lad of one and twenty, won attention as a successful writer of comedy.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading To the possession of genius allied to the happiest temper, a temper "for the most part overflowing into wit, mirth, and good-humour," young Fielding added a handsome face, a magnificent physique (he stood over six feet high), and the fullest vigour of constitution.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Of this his first entry into the gay world there are little but generalities to record; but, inaccurate as Murphy is in some matters of fact, there seems no reason to doubt the truth of the engaging picture which he draws of the young man's _début_ upon the Town.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading We read of the gaiety and quickness of his fancy; the wild flow of his spirits; the brilliancy of his wit; the activity of his mind, eager to know the world.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading To the possession of genius allied to the happiest temper, a temper "for the most part overflowing into wit, mirth, and good-humour," young Fielding added a handsome face, a magnificent physique (he stood over six feet high), and the fullest vigour of constitution.

(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field

From this reading It was but three years after the Lyme Regis episode that Henry Fielding, then a lad of one and twenty, won attention as a successful writer of comedy.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Of this his first entry into the gay world there are little but generalities to record; but, inaccurate as Murphy is in some matters of fact, there seems no reason to doubt the truth of the engaging picture which he draws of the young man's _début_ upon the Town.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading We read of the gaiety and quickness of his fancy; the wild flow of his spirits; the brilliancy of his wit; the activity of his mind, eager to know the world.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading To the possession of genius allied to the happiest temper, a temper "for the most part overflowing into wit, mirth, and good-humour," young Fielding added a handsome face, a magnificent physique (he stood over six feet high), and the fullest vigour of constitution.

superlative of “full” — containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading To the possession of genius allied to the happiest temper, a temper "for the most part overflowing into wit, mirth, and good-humour," young Fielding added a handsome face, a magnificent physique (he stood over six feet high), and the fullest vigour of constitution.

a gay feeling

From this reading We read of the gaiety and quickness of his fancy; the wild flow of his spirits; the brilliancy of his wit; the activity of his mind, eager to know the world.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Of this his first entry into the gay world there are little but generalities to record; but, inaccurate as Murphy is in some matters of fact, there seems no reason to doubt the truth of the engaging picture which he draws of the young man's _début_ upon the Town.

plural of “generality” — an idea or conclusion having general application

From this reading Of this his first entry into the gay world there are little but generalities to record; but, inaccurate as Murphy is in some matters of fact, there seems no reason to doubt the truth of the engaging picture which he draws of the young man's _début_ upon the Town.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading To the possession of genius allied to the happiest temper, a temper "for the most part overflowing into wit, mirth, and good-humour," young Fielding added a handsome face, a magnificent physique (he stood over six feet high), and the fullest vigour of constitution.

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

From this reading To the possession of genius allied to the happiest temper, a temper "for the most part overflowing into wit, mirth, and good-humour," young Fielding added a handsome face, a magnificent physique (he stood over six feet high), and the fullest vigour of constitution.

highest in quality

From this reading PLAYHOUSE BARD "I could not help reflecting how often the greatest abilities lie wind-bound, as it were, in life; or if they venture out, and attempt to beat the seas, they struggle in vain against wind and tide."--_Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon_.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading To the possession of genius allied to the happiest temper, a temper "for the most part overflowing into wit, mirth, and good-humour," young Fielding added a handsome face, a magnificent physique (he stood over six feet high), and the fullest vigour of constitution.

superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading To the possession of genius allied to the happiest temper, a temper "for the most part overflowing into wit, mirth, and good-humour," young Fielding added a handsome face, a magnificent physique (he stood over six feet high), and the fullest vigour of constitution.

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

From this reading Of this his first entry into the gay world there are little but generalities to record; but, inaccurate as Murphy is in some matters of fact, there seems no reason to doubt the truth of the engaging picture which he draws of the young man's _début_ upon the Town.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading PLAYHOUSE BARD "I could not help reflecting how often the greatest abilities lie wind-bound, as it were, in life; or if they venture out, and attempt to beat the seas, they struggle in vain against wind and tide."--_Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon_.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading It was but three years after the Lyme Regis episode that Henry Fielding, then a lad of one and twenty, won attention as a successful writer of comedy.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading To the possession of genius allied to the happiest temper, a temper "for the most part overflowing into wit, mirth, and good-humour," young Fielding added a handsome face, a magnificent physique (he stood over six feet high), and the fullest vigour of constitution.

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

From this reading Of this his first entry into the gay world there are little but generalities to record; but, inaccurate as Murphy is in some matters of fact, there seems no reason to doubt the truth of the engaging picture which he draws of the young man's _début_ upon the Town.

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

From this reading PLAYHOUSE BARD "I could not help reflecting how often the greatest abilities lie wind-bound, as it were, in life; or if they venture out, and attempt to beat the seas, they struggle in vain against wind and tide."--_Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon_.

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

From this reading PLAYHOUSE BARD "I could not help reflecting how often the greatest abilities lie wind-bound, as it were, in life; or if they venture out, and attempt to beat the seas, they struggle in vain against wind and tide."--_Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon_.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading PLAYHOUSE BARD "I could not help reflecting how often the greatest abilities lie wind-bound, as it were, in life; or if they venture out, and attempt to beat the seas, they struggle in vain against wind and tide."--_Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon_.

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

From this reading PLAYHOUSE BARD "I could not help reflecting how often the greatest abilities lie wind-bound, as it were, in life; or if they venture out, and attempt to beat the seas, they struggle in vain against wind and tide."--_Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon_.

not accurate

From this reading Of this his first entry into the gay world there are little but generalities to record; but, inaccurate as Murphy is in some matters of fact, there seems no reason to doubt the truth of the engaging picture which he draws of the young man's _début_ upon the Town.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Of this his first entry into the gay world there are little but generalities to record; but, inaccurate as Murphy is in some matters of fact, there seems no reason to doubt the truth of the engaging picture which he draws of the young man's _début_ upon the Town.

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

From this reading Of this his first entry into the gay world there are little but generalities to record; but, inaccurate as Murphy is in some matters of fact, there seems no reason to doubt the truth of the engaging picture which he draws of the young man's _début_ upon the Town.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading PLAYHOUSE BARD "I could not help reflecting how often the greatest abilities lie wind-bound, as it were, in life; or if they venture out, and attempt to beat the seas, they struggle in vain against wind and tide."--_Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon_.

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading PLAYHOUSE BARD "I could not help reflecting how often the greatest abilities lie wind-bound, as it were, in life; or if they venture out, and attempt to beat the seas, they struggle in vain against wind and tide."--_Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon_.

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

From this reading We read of the gaiety and quickness of his fancy; the wild flow of his spirits; the brilliancy of his wit; the activity of his mind, eager to know the world.

a boy or man

From this reading It was but three years after the Lyme Regis episode that Henry Fielding, then a lad of one and twenty, won attention as a successful writer of comedy.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading PLAYHOUSE BARD "I could not help reflecting how often the greatest abilities lie wind-bound, as it were, in life; or if they venture out, and attempt to beat the seas, they struggle in vain against wind and tide."--_Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon_.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading PLAYHOUSE BARD "I could not help reflecting how often the greatest abilities lie wind-bound, as it were, in life; or if they venture out, and attempt to beat the seas, they struggle in vain against wind and tide."--_Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon_.

capital and largest city and economic and cultural center of Portugal; a major port in western Portugal on Tagus River where it broadens and empties into the Atlantic

From this reading PLAYHOUSE BARD "I could not help reflecting how often the greatest abilities lie wind-bound, as it were, in life; or if they venture out, and attempt to beat the seas, they struggle in vain against wind and tide."--_Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon_.

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

From this reading Of this his first entry into the gay world there are little but generalities to record; but, inaccurate as Murphy is in some matters of fact, there seems no reason to doubt the truth of the engaging picture which he draws of the young man's _début_ upon the Town.

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

From this reading It was but three years after the Lyme Regis episode that Henry Fielding, then a lad of one and twenty, won attention as a successful writer of comedy.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading To the possession of genius allied to the happiest temper, a temper "for the most part overflowing into wit, mirth, and good-humour," young Fielding added a handsome face, a magnificent physique (he stood over six feet high), and the fullest vigour of constitution.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Of this his first entry into the gay world there are little but generalities to record; but, inaccurate as Murphy is in some matters of fact, there seems no reason to doubt the truth of the engaging picture which he draws of the young man's _début_ upon the Town.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Of this his first entry into the gay world there are little but generalities to record; but, inaccurate as Murphy is in some matters of fact, there seems no reason to doubt the truth of the engaging picture which he draws of the young man's _début_ upon the Town.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading We read of the gaiety and quickness of his fancy; the wild flow of his spirits; the brilliancy of his wit; the activity of his mind, eager to know the world.

great merriment

From this reading To the possession of genius allied to the happiest temper, a temper "for the most part overflowing into wit, mirth, and good-humour," young Fielding added a handsome face, a magnificent physique (he stood over six feet high), and the fullest vigour of constitution.

used to form the superlative

From this reading To the possession of genius allied to the happiest temper, a temper "for the most part overflowing into wit, mirth, and good-humour," young Fielding added a handsome face, a magnificent physique (he stood over six feet high), and the fullest vigour of constitution.

an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland

From this reading Of this his first entry into the gay world there are little but generalities to record; but, inaccurate as Murphy is in some matters of fact, there seems no reason to doubt the truth of the engaging picture which he draws of the young man's _début_ upon the Town.

not any; not one

From this reading Of this his first entry into the gay world there are little but generalities to record; but, inaccurate as Murphy is in some matters of fact, there seems no reason to doubt the truth of the engaging picture which he draws of the young man's _début_ upon the Town.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading PLAYHOUSE BARD "I could not help reflecting how often the greatest abilities lie wind-bound, as it were, in life; or if they venture out, and attempt to beat the seas, they struggle in vain against wind and tide."--_Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PLAYHOUSE BARD "I could not help reflecting how often the greatest abilities lie wind-bound, as it were, in life; or if they venture out, and attempt to beat the seas, they struggle in vain against wind and tide."--_Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon_.

many times at short intervals

From this reading PLAYHOUSE BARD "I could not help reflecting how often the greatest abilities lie wind-bound, as it were, in life; or if they venture out, and attempt to beat the seas, they struggle in vain against wind and tide."--_Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon_.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was but three years after the Lyme Regis episode that Henry Fielding, then a lad of one and twenty, won attention as a successful writer of comedy.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading PLAYHOUSE BARD "I could not help reflecting how often the greatest abilities lie wind-bound, as it were, in life; or if they venture out, and attempt to beat the seas, they struggle in vain against wind and tide."--_Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon_.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading PLAYHOUSE BARD "I could not help reflecting how often the greatest abilities lie wind-bound, as it were, in life; or if they venture out, and attempt to beat the seas, they struggle in vain against wind and tide."--_Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon_.

above and across; more than

From this reading To the possession of genius allied to the happiest temper, a temper "for the most part overflowing into wit, mirth, and good-humour," young Fielding added a handsome face, a magnificent physique (he stood over six feet high), and the fullest vigour of constitution.

covered with water

From this reading To the possession of genius allied to the happiest temper, a temper "for the most part overflowing into wit, mirth, and good-humour," young Fielding added a handsome face, a magnificent physique (he stood over six feet high), and the fullest vigour of constitution.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading To the possession of genius allied to the happiest temper, a temper "for the most part overflowing into wit, mirth, and good-humour," young Fielding added a handsome face, a magnificent physique (he stood over six feet high), and the fullest vigour of constitution.

constitution of the human body

From this reading To the possession of genius allied to the happiest temper, a temper "for the most part overflowing into wit, mirth, and good-humour," young Fielding added a handsome face, a magnificent physique (he stood over six feet high), and the fullest vigour of constitution.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Of this his first entry into the gay world there are little but generalities to record; but, inaccurate as Murphy is in some matters of fact, there seems no reason to doubt the truth of the engaging picture which he draws of the young man's _début_ upon the Town.

plaything consisting of a small model of a house that children can play inside of

From this reading PLAYHOUSE BARD "I could not help reflecting how often the greatest abilities lie wind-bound, as it were, in life; or if they venture out, and attempt to beat the seas, they struggle in vain against wind and tide."--_Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon_.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading To the possession of genius allied to the happiest temper, a temper "for the most part overflowing into wit, mirth, and good-humour," young Fielding added a handsome face, a magnificent physique (he stood over six feet high), and the fullest vigour of constitution.

skillful performance or ability without difficulty

From this reading We read of the gaiety and quickness of his fancy; the wild flow of his spirits; the brilliancy of his wit; the activity of his mind, eager to know the world.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading We read of the gaiety and quickness of his fancy; the wild flow of his spirits; the brilliancy of his wit; the activity of his mind, eager to know the world.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Of this his first entry into the gay world there are little but generalities to record; but, inaccurate as Murphy is in some matters of fact, there seems no reason to doubt the truth of the engaging picture which he draws of the young man's _début_ upon the Town.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading Of this his first entry into the gay world there are little but generalities to record; but, inaccurate as Murphy is in some matters of fact, there seems no reason to doubt the truth of the engaging picture which he draws of the young man's _début_ upon the Town.

causing reflection or having a device that reflects

From this reading PLAYHOUSE BARD "I could not help reflecting how often the greatest abilities lie wind-bound, as it were, in life; or if they venture out, and attempt to beat the seas, they struggle in vain against wind and tide."--_Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon_.

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

From this reading It was but three years after the Lyme Regis episode that Henry Fielding, then a lad of one and twenty, won attention as a successful writer of comedy.

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading PLAYHOUSE BARD "I could not help reflecting how often the greatest abilities lie wind-bound, as it were, in life; or if they venture out, and attempt to beat the seas, they struggle in vain against wind and tide."--_Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon_.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Of this his first entry into the gay world there are little but generalities to record; but, inaccurate as Murphy is in some matters of fact, there seems no reason to doubt the truth of the engaging picture which he draws of the young man's _début_ upon the Town.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading To the possession of genius allied to the happiest temper, a temper "for the most part overflowing into wit, mirth, and good-humour," young Fielding added a handsome face, a magnificent physique (he stood over six feet high), and the fullest vigour of constitution.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Of this his first entry into the gay world there are little but generalities to record; but, inaccurate as Murphy is in some matters of fact, there seems no reason to doubt the truth of the engaging picture which he draws of the young man's _début_ upon the Town.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading We read of the gaiety and quickness of his fancy; the wild flow of his spirits; the brilliancy of his wit; the activity of his mind, eager to know the world.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading To the possession of genius allied to the happiest temper, a temper "for the most part overflowing into wit, mirth, and good-humour," young Fielding added a handsome face, a magnificent physique (he stood over six feet high), and the fullest vigour of constitution.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading PLAYHOUSE BARD "I could not help reflecting how often the greatest abilities lie wind-bound, as it were, in life; or if they venture out, and attempt to beat the seas, they struggle in vain against wind and tide."--_Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon_.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading It was but three years after the Lyme Regis episode that Henry Fielding, then a lad of one and twenty, won attention as a successful writer of comedy.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading To the possession of genius allied to the happiest temper, a temper "for the most part overflowing into wit, mirth, and good-humour," young Fielding added a handsome face, a magnificent physique (he stood over six feet high), and the fullest vigour of constitution.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was but three years after the Lyme Regis episode that Henry Fielding, then a lad of one and twenty, won attention as a successful writer of comedy.

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

From this reading PLAYHOUSE BARD "I could not help reflecting how often the greatest abilities lie wind-bound, as it were, in life; or if they venture out, and attempt to beat the seas, they struggle in vain against wind and tide."--_Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon_.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It was but three years after the Lyme Regis episode that Henry Fielding, then a lad of one and twenty, won attention as a successful writer of comedy.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Of this his first entry into the gay world there are little but generalities to record; but, inaccurate as Murphy is in some matters of fact, there seems no reason to doubt the truth of the engaging picture which he draws of the young man's _début_ upon the Town.

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

From this reading PLAYHOUSE BARD "I could not help reflecting how often the greatest abilities lie wind-bound, as it were, in life; or if they venture out, and attempt to beat the seas, they struggle in vain against wind and tide."--_Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon_.

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

From this reading Of this his first entry into the gay world there are little but generalities to record; but, inaccurate as Murphy is in some matters of fact, there seems no reason to doubt the truth of the engaging picture which he draws of the young man's _début_ upon the Town.

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

From this reading It was but three years after the Lyme Regis episode that Henry Fielding, then a lad of one and twenty, won attention as a successful writer of comedy.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading PLAYHOUSE BARD "I could not help reflecting how often the greatest abilities lie wind-bound, as it were, in life; or if they venture out, and attempt to beat the seas, they struggle in vain against wind and tide."--_Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon_.

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

From this reading PLAYHOUSE BARD "I could not help reflecting how often the greatest abilities lie wind-bound, as it were, in life; or if they venture out, and attempt to beat the seas, they struggle in vain against wind and tide."--_Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon_.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Of this his first entry into the gay world there are little but generalities to record; but, inaccurate as Murphy is in some matters of fact, there seems no reason to doubt the truth of the engaging picture which he draws of the young man's _début_ upon the Town.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Of this his first entry into the gay world there are little but generalities to record; but, inaccurate as Murphy is in some matters of fact, there seems no reason to doubt the truth of the engaging picture which he draws of the young man's _début_ upon the Town.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading It was but three years after the Lyme Regis episode that Henry Fielding, then a lad of one and twenty, won attention as a successful writer of comedy.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Of this his first entry into the gay world there are little but generalities to record; but, inaccurate as Murphy is in some matters of fact, there seems no reason to doubt the truth of the engaging picture which he draws of the young man's _début_ upon the Town.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading PLAYHOUSE BARD "I could not help reflecting how often the greatest abilities lie wind-bound, as it were, in life; or if they venture out, and attempt to beat the seas, they struggle in vain against wind and tide."--_Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon_.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading PLAYHOUSE BARD "I could not help reflecting how often the greatest abilities lie wind-bound, as it were, in life; or if they venture out, and attempt to beat the seas, they struggle in vain against wind and tide."--_Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon_.

forceful exertion

From this reading To the possession of genius allied to the happiest temper, a temper "for the most part overflowing into wit, mirth, and good-humour," young Fielding added a handsome face, a magnificent physique (he stood over six feet high), and the fullest vigour of constitution.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading PLAYHOUSE BARD "I could not help reflecting how often the greatest abilities lie wind-bound, as it were, in life; or if they venture out, and attempt to beat the seas, they struggle in vain against wind and tide."--_Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon_.

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

From this reading It was but three years after the Lyme Regis episode that Henry Fielding, then a lad of one and twenty, won attention as a successful writer of comedy.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We read of the gaiety and quickness of his fancy; the wild flow of his spirits; the brilliancy of his wit; the activity of his mind, eager to know the world.

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

From this reading PLAYHOUSE BARD "I could not help reflecting how often the greatest abilities lie wind-bound, as it were, in life; or if they venture out, and attempt to beat the seas, they struggle in vain against wind and tide."--_Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon_.

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

From this reading Of this his first entry into the gay world there are little but generalities to record; but, inaccurate as Murphy is in some matters of fact, there seems no reason to doubt the truth of the engaging picture which he draws of the young man's _début_ upon the Town.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading We read of the gaiety and quickness of his fancy; the wild flow of his spirits; the brilliancy of his wit; the activity of his mind, eager to know the world.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading PLAYHOUSE BARD "I could not help reflecting how often the greatest abilities lie wind-bound, as it were, in life; or if they venture out, and attempt to beat the seas, they struggle in vain against wind and tide."--_Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon_.

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From this reading PLAYHOUSE BARD "I could not help reflecting how often the greatest abilities lie wind-bound, as it were, in life; or if they venture out, and attempt to beat the seas, they struggle in vain against wind and tide."--_Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon_.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading We read of the gaiety and quickness of his fancy; the wild flow of his spirits; the brilliancy of his wit; the activity of his mind, eager to know the world.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading It was but three years after the Lyme Regis episode that Henry Fielding, then a lad of one and twenty, won attention as a successful writer of comedy.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Of this his first entry into the gay world there are little but generalities to record; but, inaccurate as Murphy is in some matters of fact, there seems no reason to doubt the truth of the engaging picture which he draws of the young man's _début_ upon the Town.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading It was but three years after the Lyme Regis episode that Henry Fielding, then a lad of one and twenty, won attention as a successful writer of comedy.

a late time of life

From this reading It was but three years after the Lyme Regis episode that Henry Fielding, then a lad of one and twenty, won attention as a successful writer of comedy.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Of this his first entry into the gay world there are little but generalities to record; but, inaccurate as Murphy is in some matters of fact, there seems no reason to doubt the truth of the engaging picture which he draws of the young man's _début_ upon the Town.