Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Melchior answered all my questions with apparent candour, but his habitual deceit was such, that whether he told the truth or not was impossible to be ascertained by his countenance.

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

From this reading Whatever may be the opinion of the reader, he cannot assert that we are _no conjurers_--We suit our wares to our customers, and our profits are considerable.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading Melchior answered all my questions with apparent candour, but his habitual deceit was such, that whether he told the truth or not was impossible to be ascertained by his countenance.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Melchior answered all my questions with apparent candour, but his habitual deceit was such, that whether he told the truth or not was impossible to be ascertained by his countenance.

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

From this reading Whatever may be the opinion of the reader, he cannot assert that we are _no conjurers_--We suit our wares to our customers, and our profits are considerable.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

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

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Melchior answered all my questions with apparent candour, but his habitual deceit was such, that whether he told the truth or not was impossible to be ascertained by his countenance.

the residue that remains when something is burned

From this reading When the gathering dispersed we packed up, and located ourselves about two miles from the common, on the borders of a forest of oak and ash.

state categorically

From this reading Whatever may be the opinion of the reader, he cannot assert that we are _no conjurers_--We suit our wares to our customers, and our profits are considerable.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

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

From this reading Whatever may be the opinion of the reader, he cannot assert that we are _no conjurers_--We suit our wares to our customers, and our profits are considerable.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading We had been three days in the camp when the gathering was broken up, each gang taking their own way.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading When the gathering dispersed we packed up, and located ourselves about two miles from the common, on the borders of a forest of oak and ash.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading We had been three days in the camp when the gathering was broken up, each gang taking their own way.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading We had been three days in the camp when the gathering was broken up, each gang taking their own way.

the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

From this reading Melchior answered all my questions with apparent candour, but his habitual deceit was such, that whether he told the truth or not was impossible to be ascertained by his countenance.

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From this reading Whatever may be the opinion of the reader, he cannot assert that we are _no conjurers_--We suit our wares to our customers, and our profits are considerable.

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

From this reading When the gathering dispersed we packed up, and located ourselves about two miles from the common, on the borders of a forest of oak and ash.

transmit information

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

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From this reading Whatever may be the opinion of the reader, he cannot assert that we are _no conjurers_--We suit our wares to our customers, and our profits are considerable.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Whatever may be the opinion of the reader, he cannot assert that we are _no conjurers_--We suit our wares to our customers, and our profits are considerable.

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

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading Melchior answered all my questions with apparent candour, but his habitual deceit was such, that whether he told the truth or not was impossible to be ascertained by his countenance.

plural of “county” — (United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services

From this reading Whatever may be the opinion of the reader, he cannot assert that we are _no conjurers_--We suit our wares to our customers, and our profits are considerable.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading We had been three days in the camp when the gathering was broken up, each gang taking their own way.

The action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.

From this reading Melchior answered all my questions with apparent candour, but his habitual deceit was such, that whether he told the truth or not was impossible to be ascertained by his countenance.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

distributed or spread over a considerable extent

From this reading When the gathering dispersed we packed up, and located ourselves about two miles from the common, on the borders of a forest of oak and ash.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading We had been three days in the camp when the gathering was broken up, each gang taking their own way.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading When the gathering dispersed we packed up, and located ourselves about two miles from the common, on the borders of a forest of oak and ash.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When the gathering dispersed we packed up, and located ourselves about two miles from the common, on the borders of a forest of oak and ash.

an association of criminals

From this reading We had been three days in the camp when the gathering was broken up, each gang taking their own way.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading We had been three days in the camp when the gathering was broken up, each gang taking their own way.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Melchior answered all my questions with apparent candour, but his habitual deceit was such, that whether he told the truth or not was impossible to be ascertained by his countenance.

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

From this reading We had been three days in the camp when the gathering was broken up, each gang taking their own way.

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

From this reading Whatever may be the opinion of the reader, he cannot assert that we are _no conjurers_--We suit our wares to our customers, and our profits are considerable.

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

From this reading Melchior answered all my questions with apparent candour, but his habitual deceit was such, that whether he told the truth or not was impossible to be ascertained by his countenance.

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

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Melchior answered all my questions with apparent candour, but his habitual deceit was such, that whether he told the truth or not was impossible to be ascertained by his countenance.

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

From this reading We had been three days in the camp when the gathering was broken up, each gang taking their own way.

come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

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

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading When the gathering dispersed we packed up, and located ourselves about two miles from the common, on the borders of a forest of oak and ash.

engage in

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Whatever may be the opinion of the reader, he cannot assert that we are _no conjurers_--We suit our wares to our customers, and our profits are considerable.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

United States operatic tenor (born in Denmark) noted for his Wagnerian roles (1890-1973)

From this reading Melchior answered all my questions with apparent candour, but his habitual deceit was such, that whether he told the truth or not was impossible to be ascertained by his countenance.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading When the gathering dispersed we packed up, and located ourselves about two miles from the common, on the borders of a forest of oak and ash.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Melchior answered all my questions with apparent candour, but his habitual deceit was such, that whether he told the truth or not was impossible to be ascertained by his countenance.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

not any; not one

From this reading Whatever may be the opinion of the reader, he cannot assert that we are _no conjurers_--We suit our wares to our customers, and our profits are considerable.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading When the gathering dispersed we packed up, and located ourselves about two miles from the common, on the borders of a forest of oak and ash.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Whatever may be the opinion of the reader, he cannot assert that we are _no conjurers_--We suit our wares to our customers, and our profits are considerable.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When the gathering dispersed we packed up, and located ourselves about two miles from the common, on the borders of a forest of oak and ash.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Whatever may be the opinion of the reader, he cannot assert that we are _no conjurers_--We suit our wares to our customers, and our profits are considerable.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Melchior answered all my questions with apparent candour, but his habitual deceit was such, that whether he told the truth or not was impossible to be ascertained by his countenance.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Whatever may be the opinion of the reader, he cannot assert that we are _no conjurers_--We suit our wares to our customers, and our profits are considerable.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading When the gathering dispersed we packed up, and located ourselves about two miles from the common, on the borders of a forest of oak and ash.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading We had been three days in the camp when the gathering was broken up, each gang taking their own way.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading When the gathering dispersed we packed up, and located ourselves about two miles from the common, on the borders of a forest of oak and ash.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading Whatever may be the opinion of the reader, he cannot assert that we are _no conjurers_--We suit our wares to our customers, and our profits are considerable.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Melchior answered all my questions with apparent candour, but his habitual deceit was such, that whether he told the truth or not was impossible to be ascertained by his countenance.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Whatever may be the opinion of the reader, he cannot assert that we are _no conjurers_--We suit our wares to our customers, and our profits are considerable.

a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

Identical; not different.

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

plural of “subdivision” — an area composed of subdivided lots

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Melchior answered all my questions with apparent candour, but his habitual deceit was such, that whether he told the truth or not was impossible to be ascertained by his countenance.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Whatever may be the opinion of the reader, he cannot assert that we are _no conjurers_--We suit our wares to our customers, and our profits are considerable.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading We had been three days in the camp when the gathering was broken up, each gang taking their own way.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Whatever may be the opinion of the reader, he cannot assert that we are _no conjurers_--We suit our wares to our customers, and our profits are considerable.

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

From this reading Whatever may be the opinion of the reader, he cannot assert that we are _no conjurers_--We suit our wares to our customers, and our profits are considerable.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading We had been three days in the camp when the gathering was broken up, each gang taking their own way.

in or at that place or location

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

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

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

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

From this reading We had been three days in the camp when the gathering was broken up, each gang taking their own way.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

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

From this reading Whatever may be the opinion of the reader, he cannot assert that we are _no conjurers_--We suit our wares to our customers, and our profits are considerable.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Melchior answered all my questions with apparent candour, but his habitual deceit was such, that whether he told the truth or not was impossible to be ascertained by his countenance.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Melchior answered all my questions with apparent candour, but his habitual deceit was such, that whether he told the truth or not was impossible to be ascertained by his countenance.

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

From this reading When the gathering dispersed we packed up, and located ourselves about two miles from the common, on the borders of a forest of oak and ash.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading We had been three days in the camp when the gathering was broken up, each gang taking their own way.

plural of “ware” — articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”

From this reading Whatever may be the opinion of the reader, he cannot assert that we are _no conjurers_--We suit our wares to our customers, and our profits are considerable.

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

From this reading We had been three days in the camp when the gathering was broken up, each gang taking their own way.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading We had been three days in the camp when the gathering was broken up, each gang taking their own way.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Whatever may be the opinion of the reader, he cannot assert that we are _no conjurers_--We suit our wares to our customers, and our profits are considerable.

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

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Whatever may be the opinion of the reader, he cannot assert that we are _no conjurers_--We suit our wares to our customers, and our profits are considerable.

at the time that

From this reading We had been three days in the camp when the gathering was broken up, each gang taking their own way.

in or at the place that

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Melchior answered all my questions with apparent candour, but his habitual deceit was such, that whether he told the truth or not was impossible to be ascertained by his countenance.

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

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

in the company of; together with

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading What the meeting was about I could not exactly discover; one occasion of it was to make arrangements relative to the different counties in which the subdivisions were to sojourn during the next year, so that they might know where to communicate with each other, and, at the same time, not interfere by being too near; but there were many other points discussed, of which, as a stranger, I was kept in ignorance.