Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Like most other children, who should be my godfather is decided by Mammon--So precocious as to make some noise in the world and be hung a few days after I was born--Cut down in time and produce a scene of bloodshed--My early propensities fully developed by the choice of my profession

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading The little that was known of me at this time I will however narrate as concisely, and as correctly, as I am able.

later than; following

From this reading Like most other children, who should be my godfather is decided by Mammon--So precocious as to make some noise in the world and be hung a few days after I was born--Cut down in time and produce a scene of bloodshed--My early propensities fully developed by the choice of my profession

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading The very title implies that, at this period of my memoirs, I was ignorant of the two first; and it will be necessary for the due development of my narrative, that I allow them to remain in the same state of bliss; for in the perusal of a tale, as well as in the pilgrimage of life, ignorance of the future may truly be considered as the greatest source of happiness.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading The little that was known of me at this time I will however narrate as concisely, and as correctly, as I am able.

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

From this reading It was on the--I really forget the date, and must rise from my chair, look for a key, open a closet, and then open an iron safe to hunt over a pile of papers--it will detain you too long--it will be sufficient to say that it was on _a_ night--but whether the night was dark or moonlit, or rainy or foggy, or cloudy or fine, or starlight, I really cannot tell; but it is of no very great consequence.

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

From this reading Like most other children, who should be my godfather is decided by Mammon--So precocious as to make some noise in the world and be hung a few days after I was born--Cut down in time and produce a scene of bloodshed--My early propensities fully developed by the choice of my profession

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

From this reading Like most other children, who should be my godfather is decided by Mammon--So precocious as to make some noise in the world and be hung a few days after I was born--Cut down in time and produce a scene of bloodshed--My early propensities fully developed by the choice of my profession

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The very title implies that, at this period of my memoirs, I was ignorant of the two first; and it will be necessary for the due development of my narrative, that I allow them to remain in the same state of bliss; for in the perusal of a tale, as well as in the pilgrimage of life, ignorance of the future may truly be considered as the greatest source of happiness.

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

From this reading Like most other children, who should be my godfather is decided by Mammon--So precocious as to make some noise in the world and be hung a few days after I was born--Cut down in time and produce a scene of bloodshed--My early propensities fully developed by the choice of my profession

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading Those who may be pleased to honour these pages with a perusal, will not be detained with a long introductory history of my birth, parentage, and education.

a state of extreme happiness

From this reading The very title implies that, at this period of my memoirs, I was ignorant of the two first; and it will be necessary for the due development of my narrative, that I allow them to remain in the same state of bliss; for in the perusal of a tale, as well as in the pilgrimage of life, ignorance of the future may truly be considered as the greatest source of happiness.

the shedding of blood resulting in murder

From this reading Like most other children, who should be my godfather is decided by Mammon--So precocious as to make some noise in the world and be hung a few days after I was born--Cut down in time and produce a scene of bloodshed--My early propensities fully developed by the choice of my profession

brought into existence

From this reading Like most other children, who should be my godfather is decided by Mammon--So precocious as to make some noise in the world and be hung a few days after I was born--Cut down in time and produce a scene of bloodshed--My early propensities fully developed by the choice of my profession

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was on the--I really forget the date, and must rise from my chair, look for a key, open a closet, and then open an iron safe to hunt over a pile of papers--it will detain you too long--it will be sufficient to say that it was on _a_ night--but whether the night was dark or moonlit, or rainy or foggy, or cloudy or fine, or starlight, I really cannot tell; but it is of no very great consequence.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Like most other children, who should be my godfather is decided by Mammon--So precocious as to make some noise in the world and be hung a few days after I was born--Cut down in time and produce a scene of bloodshed--My early propensities fully developed by the choice of my profession

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From this reading It was on the--I really forget the date, and must rise from my chair, look for a key, open a closet, and then open an iron safe to hunt over a pile of papers--it will detain you too long--it will be sufficient to say that it was on _a_ night--but whether the night was dark or moonlit, or rainy or foggy, or cloudy or fine, or starlight, I really cannot tell; but it is of no very great consequence.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading It was on the--I really forget the date, and must rise from my chair, look for a key, open a closet, and then open an iron safe to hunt over a pile of papers--it will detain you too long--it will be sufficient to say that it was on _a_ night--but whether the night was dark or moonlit, or rainy or foggy, or cloudy or fine, or starlight, I really cannot tell; but it is of no very great consequence.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Like most other children, who should be my godfather is decided by Mammon--So precocious as to make some noise in the world and be hung a few days after I was born--Cut down in time and produce a scene of bloodshed--My early propensities fully developed by the choice of my profession

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading Like most other children, who should be my godfather is decided by Mammon--So precocious as to make some noise in the world and be hung a few days after I was born--Cut down in time and produce a scene of bloodshed--My early propensities fully developed by the choice of my profession

a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space

From this reading It was on the--I really forget the date, and must rise from my chair, look for a key, open a closet, and then open an iron safe to hunt over a pile of papers--it will detain you too long--it will be sufficient to say that it was on _a_ night--but whether the night was dark or moonlit, or rainy or foggy, or cloudy or fine, or starlight, I really cannot tell; but it is of no very great consequence.

lacking definite form or limits

From this reading It was on the--I really forget the date, and must rise from my chair, look for a key, open a closet, and then open an iron safe to hunt over a pile of papers--it will detain you too long--it will be sufficient to say that it was on _a_ night--but whether the night was dark or moonlit, or rainy or foggy, or cloudy or fine, or starlight, I really cannot tell; but it is of no very great consequence.

in a concise manner; in a few words

From this reading The little that was known of me at this time I will however narrate as concisely, and as correctly, as I am able.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading It was on the--I really forget the date, and must rise from my chair, look for a key, open a closet, and then open an iron safe to hunt over a pile of papers--it will detain you too long--it will be sufficient to say that it was on _a_ night--but whether the night was dark or moonlit, or rainy or foggy, or cloudy or fine, or starlight, I really cannot tell; but it is of no very great consequence.

carefully weighed

From this reading The very title implies that, at this period of my memoirs, I was ignorant of the two first; and it will be necessary for the due development of my narrative, that I allow them to remain in the same state of bliss; for in the perusal of a tale, as well as in the pilgrimage of life, ignorance of the future may truly be considered as the greatest source of happiness.

in an accurate manner

From this reading The little that was known of me at this time I will however narrate as concisely, and as correctly, as I am able.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Like most other children, who should be my godfather is decided by Mammon--So precocious as to make some noise in the world and be hung a few days after I was born--Cut down in time and produce a scene of bloodshed--My early propensities fully developed by the choice of my profession

absence of light or illumination

From this reading It was on the--I really forget the date, and must rise from my chair, look for a key, open a closet, and then open an iron safe to hunt over a pile of papers--it will detain you too long--it will be sufficient to say that it was on _a_ night--but whether the night was dark or moonlit, or rainy or foggy, or cloudy or fine, or starlight, I really cannot tell; but it is of no very great consequence.

the specified day of the month

From this reading It was on the--I really forget the date, and must rise from my chair, look for a key, open a closet, and then open an iron safe to hunt over a pile of papers--it will detain you too long--it will be sufficient to say that it was on _a_ night--but whether the night was dark or moonlit, or rainy or foggy, or cloudy or fine, or starlight, I really cannot tell; but it is of no very great consequence.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Like most other children, who should be my godfather is decided by Mammon--So precocious as to make some noise in the world and be hung a few days after I was born--Cut down in time and produce a scene of bloodshed--My early propensities fully developed by the choice of my profession

recognizable; marked

From this reading Like most other children, who should be my godfather is decided by Mammon--So precocious as to make some noise in the world and be hung a few days after I was born--Cut down in time and produce a scene of bloodshed--My early propensities fully developed by the choice of my profession

deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading It was on the--I really forget the date, and must rise from my chair, look for a key, open a closet, and then open an iron safe to hunt over a pile of papers--it will detain you too long--it will be sufficient to say that it was on _a_ night--but whether the night was dark or moonlit, or rainy or foggy, or cloudy or fine, or starlight, I really cannot tell; but it is of no very great consequence.

past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading Those who may be pleased to honour these pages with a perusal, will not be detained with a long introductory history of my birth, parentage, and education.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading Like most other children, who should be my godfather is decided by Mammon--So precocious as to make some noise in the world and be hung a few days after I was born--Cut down in time and produce a scene of bloodshed--My early propensities fully developed by the choice of my profession

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading The very title implies that, at this period of my memoirs, I was ignorant of the two first; and it will be necessary for the due development of my narrative, that I allow them to remain in the same state of bliss; for in the perusal of a tale, as well as in the pilgrimage of life, ignorance of the future may truly be considered as the greatest source of happiness.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Like most other children, who should be my godfather is decided by Mammon--So precocious as to make some noise in the world and be hung a few days after I was born--Cut down in time and produce a scene of bloodshed--My early propensities fully developed by the choice of my profession

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading The very title implies that, at this period of my memoirs, I was ignorant of the two first; and it will be necessary for the due development of my narrative, that I allow them to remain in the same state of bliss; for in the perusal of a tale, as well as in the pilgrimage of life, ignorance of the future may truly be considered as the greatest source of happiness.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Like most other children, who should be my godfather is decided by Mammon--So precocious as to make some noise in the world and be hung a few days after I was born--Cut down in time and produce a scene of bloodshed--My early propensities fully developed by the choice of my profession

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading Those who may be pleased to honour these pages with a perusal, will not be detained with a long introductory history of my birth, parentage, and education.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Like most other children, who should be my godfather is decided by Mammon--So precocious as to make some noise in the world and be hung a few days after I was born--Cut down in time and produce a scene of bloodshed--My early propensities fully developed by the choice of my profession

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading It was on the--I really forget the date, and must rise from my chair, look for a key, open a closet, and then open an iron safe to hunt over a pile of papers--it will detain you too long--it will be sufficient to say that it was on _a_ night--but whether the night was dark or moonlit, or rainy or foggy, or cloudy or fine, or starlight, I really cannot tell; but it is of no very great consequence.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The very title implies that, at this period of my memoirs, I was ignorant of the two first; and it will be necessary for the due development of my narrative, that I allow them to remain in the same state of bliss; for in the perusal of a tale, as well as in the pilgrimage of life, ignorance of the future may truly be considered as the greatest source of happiness.

stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion)

From this reading It was on the--I really forget the date, and must rise from my chair, look for a key, open a closet, and then open an iron safe to hunt over a pile of papers--it will detain you too long--it will be sufficient to say that it was on _a_ night--but whether the night was dark or moonlit, or rainy or foggy, or cloudy or fine, or starlight, I really cannot tell; but it is of no very great consequence.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The very title implies that, at this period of my memoirs, I was ignorant of the two first; and it will be necessary for the due development of my narrative, that I allow them to remain in the same state of bliss; for in the perusal of a tale, as well as in the pilgrimage of life, ignorance of the future may truly be considered as the greatest source of happiness.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading It was on the--I really forget the date, and must rise from my chair, look for a key, open a closet, and then open an iron safe to hunt over a pile of papers--it will detain you too long--it will be sufficient to say that it was on _a_ night--but whether the night was dark or moonlit, or rainy or foggy, or cloudy or fine, or starlight, I really cannot tell; but it is of no very great consequence.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was on the--I really forget the date, and must rise from my chair, look for a key, open a closet, and then open an iron safe to hunt over a pile of papers--it will detain you too long--it will be sufficient to say that it was on _a_ night--but whether the night was dark or moonlit, or rainy or foggy, or cloudy or fine, or starlight, I really cannot tell; but it is of no very great consequence.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Like most other children, who should be my godfather is decided by Mammon--So precocious as to make some noise in the world and be hung a few days after I was born--Cut down in time and produce a scene of bloodshed--My early propensities fully developed by the choice of my profession

yet to be or coming

From this reading The very title implies that, at this period of my memoirs, I was ignorant of the two first; and it will be necessary for the due development of my narrative, that I allow them to remain in the same state of bliss; for in the perusal of a tale, as well as in the pilgrimage of life, ignorance of the future may truly be considered as the greatest source of happiness.

any man who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism

From this reading Like most other children, who should be my godfather is decided by Mammon--So precocious as to make some noise in the world and be hung a few days after I was born--Cut down in time and produce a scene of bloodshed--My early propensities fully developed by the choice of my profession

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

From this reading It was on the--I really forget the date, and must rise from my chair, look for a key, open a closet, and then open an iron safe to hunt over a pile of papers--it will detain you too long--it will be sufficient to say that it was on _a_ night--but whether the night was dark or moonlit, or rainy or foggy, or cloudy or fine, or starlight, I really cannot tell; but it is of no very great consequence.

highest in quality

From this reading The very title implies that, at this period of my memoirs, I was ignorant of the two first; and it will be necessary for the due development of my narrative, that I allow them to remain in the same state of bliss; for in the perusal of a tale, as well as in the pilgrimage of life, ignorance of the future may truly be considered as the greatest source of happiness.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading The very title implies that, at this period of my memoirs, I was ignorant of the two first; and it will be necessary for the due development of my narrative, that I allow them to remain in the same state of bliss; for in the perusal of a tale, as well as in the pilgrimage of life, ignorance of the future may truly be considered as the greatest source of happiness.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Those who may be pleased to honour these pages with a perusal, will not be detained with a long introductory history of my birth, parentage, and education.

the state of being honored

From this reading Those who may be pleased to honour these pages with a perusal, will not be detained with a long introductory history of my birth, parentage, and education.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The little that was known of me at this time I will however narrate as concisely, and as correctly, as I am able.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Like most other children, who should be my godfather is decided by Mammon--So precocious as to make some noise in the world and be hung a few days after I was born--Cut down in time and produce a scene of bloodshed--My early propensities fully developed by the choice of my profession

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading It was on the--I really forget the date, and must rise from my chair, look for a key, open a closet, and then open an iron safe to hunt over a pile of papers--it will detain you too long--it will be sufficient to say that it was on _a_ night--but whether the night was dark or moonlit, or rainy or foggy, or cloudy or fine, or starlight, I really cannot tell; but it is of no very great consequence.

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

From this reading Like most other children, who should be my godfather is decided by Mammon--So precocious as to make some noise in the world and be hung a few days after I was born--Cut down in time and produce a scene of bloodshed--My early propensities fully developed by the choice of my profession

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading The very title implies that, at this period of my memoirs, I was ignorant of the two first; and it will be necessary for the due development of my narrative, that I allow them to remain in the same state of bliss; for in the perusal of a tale, as well as in the pilgrimage of life, ignorance of the future may truly be considered as the greatest source of happiness.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading The very title implies that, at this period of my memoirs, I was ignorant of the two first; and it will be necessary for the due development of my narrative, that I allow them to remain in the same state of bliss; for in the perusal of a tale, as well as in the pilgrimage of life, ignorance of the future may truly be considered as the greatest source of happiness.

third-person singular of “imply” — express or state indirectly

From this reading The very title implies that, at this period of my memoirs, I was ignorant of the two first; and it will be necessary for the due development of my narrative, that I allow them to remain in the same state of bliss; for in the perusal of a tale, as well as in the pilgrimage of life, ignorance of the future may truly be considered as the greatest source of happiness.

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

From this reading Like most other children, who should be my godfather is decided by Mammon--So precocious as to make some noise in the world and be hung a few days after I was born--Cut down in time and produce a scene of bloodshed--My early propensities fully developed by the choice of my profession

serving to open or begin

From this reading Those who may be pleased to honour these pages with a perusal, will not be detained with a long introductory history of my birth, parentage, and education.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading It was on the--I really forget the date, and must rise from my chair, look for a key, open a closet, and then open an iron safe to hunt over a pile of papers--it will detain you too long--it will be sufficient to say that it was on _a_ night--but whether the night was dark or moonlit, or rainy or foggy, or cloudy or fine, or starlight, I really cannot tell; but it is of no very great consequence.

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

From this reading Like most other children, who should be my godfather is decided by Mammon--So precocious as to make some noise in the world and be hung a few days after I was born--Cut down in time and produce a scene of bloodshed--My early propensities fully developed by the choice of my profession

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The very title implies that, at this period of my memoirs, I was ignorant of the two first; and it will be necessary for the due development of my narrative, that I allow them to remain in the same state of bliss; for in the perusal of a tale, as well as in the pilgrimage of life, ignorance of the future may truly be considered as the greatest source of happiness.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading It was on the--I really forget the date, and must rise from my chair, look for a key, open a closet, and then open an iron safe to hunt over a pile of papers--it will detain you too long--it will be sufficient to say that it was on _a_ night--but whether the night was dark or moonlit, or rainy or foggy, or cloudy or fine, or starlight, I really cannot tell; but it is of no very great consequence.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The little that was known of me at this time I will however narrate as concisely, and as correctly, as I am able.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The very title implies that, at this period of my memoirs, I was ignorant of the two first; and it will be necessary for the due development of my narrative, that I allow them to remain in the same state of bliss; for in the perusal of a tale, as well as in the pilgrimage of life, ignorance of the future may truly be considered as the greatest source of happiness.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like most other children, who should be my godfather is decided by Mammon--So precocious as to make some noise in the world and be hung a few days after I was born--Cut down in time and produce a scene of bloodshed--My early propensities fully developed by the choice of my profession

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

From this reading The little that was known of me at this time I will however narrate as concisely, and as correctly, as I am able.

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 Those who may be pleased to honour these pages with a perusal, will not be detained with a long introductory history of my birth, parentage, and education.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading It was on the--I really forget the date, and must rise from my chair, look for a key, open a closet, and then open an iron safe to hunt over a pile of papers--it will detain you too long--it will be sufficient to say that it was on _a_ night--but whether the night was dark or moonlit, or rainy or foggy, or cloudy or fine, or starlight, I really cannot tell; but it is of no very great consequence.

engage in

From this reading Like most other children, who should be my godfather is decided by Mammon--So precocious as to make some noise in the world and be hung a few days after I was born--Cut down in time and produce a scene of bloodshed--My early propensities fully developed by the choice of my profession

wealth regarded as an evil influence

From this reading Like most other children, who should be my godfather is decided by Mammon--So precocious as to make some noise in the world and be hung a few days after I was born--Cut down in time and produce a scene of bloodshed--My early propensities fully developed by the choice of my profession

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Those who may be pleased to honour these pages with a perusal, will not be detained with a long introductory history of my birth, parentage, and education.

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

From this reading The little that was known of me at this time I will however narrate as concisely, and as correctly, as I am able.

plural of “memoir” — an account of the author's personal experiences

From this reading The very title implies that, at this period of my memoirs, I was ignorant of the two first; and it will be necessary for the due development of my narrative, that I allow them to remain in the same state of bliss; for in the perusal of a tale, as well as in the pilgrimage of life, ignorance of the future may truly be considered as the greatest source of happiness.

lighted by moonlight

From this reading It was on the--I really forget the date, and must rise from my chair, look for a key, open a closet, and then open an iron safe to hunt over a pile of papers--it will detain you too long--it will be sufficient to say that it was on _a_ night--but whether the night was dark or moonlit, or rainy or foggy, or cloudy or fine, or starlight, I really cannot tell; but it is of no very great consequence.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Like most other children, who should be my godfather is decided by Mammon--So precocious as to make some noise in the world and be hung a few days after I was born--Cut down in time and produce a scene of bloodshed--My early propensities fully developed by the choice of my profession

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It was on the--I really forget the date, and must rise from my chair, look for a key, open a closet, and then open an iron safe to hunt over a pile of papers--it will detain you too long--it will be sufficient to say that it was on _a_ night--but whether the night was dark or moonlit, or rainy or foggy, or cloudy or fine, or starlight, I really cannot tell; but it is of no very great consequence.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Like most other children, who should be my godfather is decided by Mammon--So precocious as to make some noise in the world and be hung a few days after I was born--Cut down in time and produce a scene of bloodshed--My early propensities fully developed by the choice of my profession

provide commentary for a film, for example

From this reading The little that was known of me at this time I will however narrate as concisely, and as correctly, as I am able.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The very title implies that, at this period of my memoirs, I was ignorant of the two first; and it will be necessary for the due development of my narrative, that I allow them to remain in the same state of bliss; for in the perusal of a tale, as well as in the pilgrimage of life, ignorance of the future may truly be considered as the greatest source of happiness.

absolutely essential

From this reading The very title implies that, at this period of my memoirs, I was ignorant of the two first; and it will be necessary for the due development of my narrative, that I allow them to remain in the same state of bliss; for in the perusal of a tale, as well as in the pilgrimage of life, ignorance of the future may truly be considered as the greatest source of happiness.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading It was on the--I really forget the date, and must rise from my chair, look for a key, open a closet, and then open an iron safe to hunt over a pile of papers--it will detain you too long--it will be sufficient to say that it was on _a_ night--but whether the night was dark or moonlit, or rainy or foggy, or cloudy or fine, or starlight, I really cannot tell; but it is of no very great consequence.

not any; not one

From this reading It was on the--I really forget the date, and must rise from my chair, look for a key, open a closet, and then open an iron safe to hunt over a pile of papers--it will detain you too long--it will be sufficient to say that it was on _a_ night--but whether the night was dark or moonlit, or rainy or foggy, or cloudy or fine, or starlight, I really cannot tell; but it is of no very great consequence.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading Like most other children, who should be my godfather is decided by Mammon--So precocious as to make some noise in the world and be hung a few days after I was born--Cut down in time and produce a scene of bloodshed--My early propensities fully developed by the choice of my profession

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Those who may be pleased to honour these pages with a perusal, will not be detained with a long introductory history of my birth, parentage, and education.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Like most other children, who should be my godfather is decided by Mammon--So precocious as to make some noise in the world and be hung a few days after I was born--Cut down in time and produce a scene of bloodshed--My early propensities fully developed by the choice of my profession

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was on the--I really forget the date, and must rise from my chair, look for a key, open a closet, and then open an iron safe to hunt over a pile of papers--it will detain you too long--it will be sufficient to say that it was on _a_ night--but whether the night was dark or moonlit, or rainy or foggy, or cloudy or fine, or starlight, I really cannot tell; but it is of no very great consequence.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading It was on the--I really forget the date, and must rise from my chair, look for a key, open a closet, and then open an iron safe to hunt over a pile of papers--it will detain you too long--it will be sufficient to say that it was on _a_ night--but whether the night was dark or moonlit, or rainy or foggy, or cloudy or fine, or starlight, I really cannot tell; but it is of no very great consequence.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was on the--I really forget the date, and must rise from my chair, look for a key, open a closet, and then open an iron safe to hunt over a pile of papers--it will detain you too long--it will be sufficient to say that it was on _a_ night--but whether the night was dark or moonlit, or rainy or foggy, or cloudy or fine, or starlight, I really cannot tell; but it is of no very great consequence.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Like most other children, who should be my godfather is decided by Mammon--So precocious as to make some noise in the world and be hung a few days after I was born--Cut down in time and produce a scene of bloodshed--My early propensities fully developed by the choice of my profession

above and across; more than

From this reading It was on the--I really forget the date, and must rise from my chair, look for a key, open a closet, and then open an iron safe to hunt over a pile of papers--it will detain you too long--it will be sufficient to say that it was on _a_ night--but whether the night was dark or moonlit, or rainy or foggy, or cloudy or fine, or starlight, I really cannot tell; but it is of no very great consequence.

plural of “page” — 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 Those who may be pleased to honour these pages with a perusal, will not be detained with a long introductory history of my birth, parentage, and education.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading It was on the--I really forget the date, and must rise from my chair, look for a key, open a closet, and then open an iron safe to hunt over a pile of papers--it will detain you too long--it will be sufficient to say that it was on _a_ night--but whether the night was dark or moonlit, or rainy or foggy, or cloudy or fine, or starlight, I really cannot tell; but it is of no very great consequence.

the state of being a parent

From this reading Those who may be pleased to honour these pages with a perusal, will not be detained with a long introductory history of my birth, parentage, and education.

an amount of time

From this reading The very title implies that, at this period of my memoirs, I was ignorant of the two first; and it will be necessary for the due development of my narrative, that I allow them to remain in the same state of bliss; for in the perusal of a tale, as well as in the pilgrimage of life, ignorance of the future may truly be considered as the greatest source of happiness.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading Those who may be pleased to honour these pages with a perusal, will not be detained with a long introductory history of my birth, parentage, and education.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading It was on the--I really forget the date, and must rise from my chair, look for a key, open a closet, and then open an iron safe to hunt over a pile of papers--it will detain you too long--it will be sufficient to say that it was on _a_ night--but whether the night was dark or moonlit, or rainy or foggy, or cloudy or fine, or starlight, I really cannot tell; but it is of no very great consequence.

a journey to a sacred place

From this reading The very title implies that, at this period of my memoirs, I was ignorant of the two first; and it will be necessary for the due development of my narrative, that I allow them to remain in the same state of bliss; for in the perusal of a tale, as well as in the pilgrimage of life, ignorance of the future may truly be considered as the greatest source of happiness.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading Those who may be pleased to honour these pages with a perusal, will not be detained with a long introductory history of my birth, parentage, and education.

characterized by or characteristic of exceptionally early development or maturity (especially in mental aptitude)

From this reading Like most other children, who should be my godfather is decided by Mammon--So precocious as to make some noise in the world and be hung a few days after I was born--Cut down in time and produce a scene of bloodshed--My early propensities fully developed by the choice of my profession

bring forth or yield

From this reading Like most other children, who should be my godfather is decided by Mammon--So precocious as to make some noise in the world and be hung a few days after I was born--Cut down in time and produce a scene of bloodshed--My early propensities fully developed by the choice of my profession

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading Like most other children, who should be my godfather is decided by Mammon--So precocious as to make some noise in the world and be hung a few days after I was born--Cut down in time and produce a scene of bloodshed--My early propensities fully developed by the choice of my profession

plural of “propensity” — an inclination to do something

From this reading Like most other children, who should be my godfather is decided by Mammon--So precocious as to make some noise in the world and be hung a few days after I was born--Cut down in time and produce a scene of bloodshed--My early propensities fully developed by the choice of my profession

(of weather) wet by periods of rain

From this reading It was on the--I really forget the date, and must rise from my chair, look for a key, open a closet, and then open an iron safe to hunt over a pile of papers--it will detain you too long--it will be sufficient to say that it was on _a_ night--but whether the night was dark or moonlit, or rainy or foggy, or cloudy or fine, or starlight, I really cannot tell; but it is of no very great consequence.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading It was on the--I really forget the date, and must rise from my chair, look for a key, open a closet, and then open an iron safe to hunt over a pile of papers--it will detain you too long--it will be sufficient to say that it was on _a_ night--but whether the night was dark or moonlit, or rainy or foggy, or cloudy or fine, or starlight, I really cannot tell; but it is of no very great consequence.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The very title implies that, at this period of my memoirs, I was ignorant of the two first; and it will be necessary for the due development of my narrative, that I allow them to remain in the same state of bliss; for in the perusal of a tale, as well as in the pilgrimage of life, ignorance of the future may truly be considered as the greatest source of happiness.

move upward

From this reading It was on the--I really forget the date, and must rise from my chair, look for a key, open a closet, and then open an iron safe to hunt over a pile of papers--it will detain you too long--it will be sufficient to say that it was on _a_ night--but whether the night was dark or moonlit, or rainy or foggy, or cloudy or fine, or starlight, I really cannot tell; but it is of no very great consequence.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading It was on the--I really forget the date, and must rise from my chair, look for a key, open a closet, and then open an iron safe to hunt over a pile of papers--it will detain you too long--it will be sufficient to say that it was on _a_ night--but whether the night was dark or moonlit, or rainy or foggy, or cloudy or fine, or starlight, I really cannot tell; but it is of no very great consequence.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The very title implies that, at this period of my memoirs, I was ignorant of the two first; and it will be necessary for the due development of my narrative, that I allow them to remain in the same state of bliss; for in the perusal of a tale, as well as in the pilgrimage of life, ignorance of the future may truly be considered as the greatest source of happiness.

express in words

From this reading It was on the--I really forget the date, and must rise from my chair, look for a key, open a closet, and then open an iron safe to hunt over a pile of papers--it will detain you too long--it will be sufficient to say that it was on _a_ night--but whether the night was dark or moonlit, or rainy or foggy, or cloudy or fine, or starlight, I really cannot tell; but it is of no very great consequence.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Like most other children, who should be my godfather is decided by Mammon--So precocious as to make some noise in the world and be hung a few days after I was born--Cut down in time and produce a scene of bloodshed--My early propensities fully developed by the choice of my profession

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Like most other children, who should be my godfather is decided by Mammon--So precocious as to make some noise in the world and be hung a few days after I was born--Cut down in time and produce a scene of bloodshed--My early propensities fully developed by the choice of my profession

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Like most other children, who should be my godfather is decided by Mammon--So precocious as to make some noise in the world and be hung a few days after I was born--Cut down in time and produce a scene of bloodshed--My early propensities fully developed by the choice of my profession

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

From this reading Like most other children, who should be my godfather is decided by Mammon--So precocious as to make some noise in the world and be hung a few days after I was born--Cut down in time and produce a scene of bloodshed--My early propensities fully developed by the choice of my profession

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading The very title implies that, at this period of my memoirs, I was ignorant of the two first; and it will be necessary for the due development of my narrative, that I allow them to remain in the same state of bliss; for in the perusal of a tale, as well as in the pilgrimage of life, ignorance of the future may truly be considered as the greatest source of happiness.

the light of the stars

From this reading It was on the--I really forget the date, and must rise from my chair, look for a key, open a closet, and then open an iron safe to hunt over a pile of papers--it will detain you too long--it will be sufficient to say that it was on _a_ night--but whether the night was dark or moonlit, or rainy or foggy, or cloudy or fine, or starlight, I really cannot tell; but it is of no very great consequence.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The very title implies that, at this period of my memoirs, I was ignorant of the two first; and it will be necessary for the due development of my narrative, that I allow them to remain in the same state of bliss; for in the perusal of a tale, as well as in the pilgrimage of life, ignorance of the future may truly be considered as the greatest source of happiness.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading It was on the--I really forget the date, and must rise from my chair, look for a key, open a closet, and then open an iron safe to hunt over a pile of papers--it will detain you too long--it will be sufficient to say that it was on _a_ night--but whether the night was dark or moonlit, or rainy or foggy, or cloudy or fine, or starlight, I really cannot tell; but it is of no very great consequence.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The very title implies that, at this period of my memoirs, I was ignorant of the two first; and it will be necessary for the due development of my narrative, that I allow them to remain in the same state of bliss; for in the perusal of a tale, as well as in the pilgrimage of life, ignorance of the future may truly be considered as the greatest source of happiness.

express in words

From this reading It was on the--I really forget the date, and must rise from my chair, look for a key, open a closet, and then open an iron safe to hunt over a pile of papers--it will detain you too long--it will be sufficient to say that it was on _a_ night--but whether the night was dark or moonlit, or rainy or foggy, or cloudy or fine, or starlight, I really cannot tell; but it is of no very great consequence.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The very title implies that, at this period of my memoirs, I was ignorant of the two first; and it will be necessary for the due development of my narrative, that I allow them to remain in the same state of bliss; for in the perusal of a tale, as well as in the pilgrimage of life, ignorance of the future may truly be considered as the greatest source of happiness.

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

From this reading Like most other children, who should be my godfather is decided by Mammon--So precocious as to make some noise in the world and be hung a few days after I was born--Cut down in time and produce a scene of bloodshed--My early propensities fully developed by the choice of my profession

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The very title implies that, at this period of my memoirs, I was ignorant of the two first; and it will be necessary for the due development of my narrative, that I allow them to remain in the same state of bliss; for in the perusal of a tale, as well as in the pilgrimage of life, ignorance of the future may truly be considered as the greatest source of happiness.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It was on the--I really forget the date, and must rise from my chair, look for a key, open a closet, and then open an iron safe to hunt over a pile of papers--it will detain you too long--it will be sufficient to say that it was on _a_ night--but whether the night was dark or moonlit, or rainy or foggy, or cloudy or fine, or starlight, I really cannot tell; but it is of no very great consequence.

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

From this reading Those who may be pleased to honour these pages with a perusal, will not be detained with a long introductory history of my birth, parentage, and education.

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

From this reading The very title implies that, at this period of my memoirs, I was ignorant of the two first; and it will be necessary for the due development of my narrative, that I allow them to remain in the same state of bliss; for in the perusal of a tale, as well as in the pilgrimage of life, ignorance of the future may truly be considered as the greatest source of happiness.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Those who may be pleased to honour these pages with a perusal, will not be detained with a long introductory history of my birth, parentage, and education.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Like most other children, who should be my godfather is decided by Mammon--So precocious as to make some noise in the world and be hung a few days after I was born--Cut down in time and produce a scene of bloodshed--My early propensities fully developed by the choice of my profession

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

From this reading The very title implies that, at this period of my memoirs, I was ignorant of the two first; and it will be necessary for the due development of my narrative, that I allow them to remain in the same state of bliss; for in the perusal of a tale, as well as in the pilgrimage of life, ignorance of the future may truly be considered as the greatest source of happiness.

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

From this reading Like most other children, who should be my godfather is decided by Mammon--So precocious as to make some noise in the world and be hung a few days after I was born--Cut down in time and produce a scene of bloodshed--My early propensities fully developed by the choice of my profession

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It was on the--I really forget the date, and must rise from my chair, look for a key, open a closet, and then open an iron safe to hunt over a pile of papers--it will detain you too long--it will be sufficient to say that it was on _a_ night--but whether the night was dark or moonlit, or rainy or foggy, or cloudy or fine, or starlight, I really cannot tell; but it is of no very great consequence.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading The very title implies that, at this period of my memoirs, I was ignorant of the two first; and it will be necessary for the due development of my narrative, that I allow them to remain in the same state of bliss; for in the perusal of a tale, as well as in the pilgrimage of life, ignorance of the future may truly be considered as the greatest source of happiness.

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

From this reading The very title implies that, at this period of my memoirs, I was ignorant of the two first; and it will be necessary for the due development of my narrative, that I allow them to remain in the same state of bliss; for in the perusal of a tale, as well as in the pilgrimage of life, ignorance of the future may truly be considered as the greatest source of happiness.

precisely as stated

From this reading The very title implies that, at this period of my memoirs, I was ignorant of the two first; and it will be necessary for the due development of my narrative, that I allow them to remain in the same state of bliss; for in the perusal of a tale, as well as in the pilgrimage of life, ignorance of the future may truly be considered as the greatest source of happiness.

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

From this reading Like most other children, who should be my godfather is decided by Mammon--So precocious as to make some noise in the world and be hung a few days after I was born--Cut down in time and produce a scene of bloodshed--My early propensities fully developed by the choice of my profession

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The very title implies that, at this period of my memoirs, I was ignorant of the two first; and it will be necessary for the due development of my narrative, that I allow them to remain in the same state of bliss; for in the perusal of a tale, as well as in the pilgrimage of life, ignorance of the future may truly be considered as the greatest source of happiness.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading It was on the--I really forget the date, and must rise from my chair, look for a key, open a closet, and then open an iron safe to hunt over a pile of papers--it will detain you too long--it will be sufficient to say that it was on _a_ night--but whether the night was dark or moonlit, or rainy or foggy, or cloudy or fine, or starlight, I really cannot tell; but it is of no very great consequence.

which person or people

From this reading Like most other children, who should be my godfather is decided by Mammon--So precocious as to make some noise in the world and be hung a few days after I was born--Cut down in time and produce a scene of bloodshed--My early propensities fully developed by the choice of my profession

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Those who may be pleased to honour these pages with a perusal, will not be detained with a long introductory history of my birth, parentage, and education.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Those who may be pleased to honour these pages with a perusal, will not be detained with a long introductory history of my birth, parentage, and education.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Like most other children, who should be my godfather is decided by Mammon--So precocious as to make some noise in the world and be hung a few days after I was born--Cut down in time and produce a scene of bloodshed--My early propensities fully developed by the choice of my profession

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading It was on the--I really forget the date, and must rise from my chair, look for a key, open a closet, and then open an iron safe to hunt over a pile of papers--it will detain you too long--it will be sufficient to say that it was on _a_ night--but whether the night was dark or moonlit, or rainy or foggy, or cloudy or fine, or starlight, I really cannot tell; but it is of no very great consequence.