used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DEAR reader, before bidding adieu to San Francisco, let your one-legged friend introduce you to a noble citizen of that cosmopolitan city, whom, for the sake of a name, shall be styled Dr. Charles Rowell of Kearny street.
adieunounUS /əˈduː/
a farewell remark
From this reading DEAR reader, before bidding adieu to San Francisco, let your one-legged friend introduce you to a noble citizen of that cosmopolitan city, whom, for the sake of a name, shall be styled Dr. Charles Rowell of Kearny street.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
(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 Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Let us call this chapter an imaginary sketch of what might be, what has been, and what will be.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Let us call this chapter an imaginary sketch of what might be, what has been, and what will be.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
arrowsnounUS /ˈæroʊz/
plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Let us even suppose that he may be “broke,” sick, and “in a strange land,” all at once.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading DEAR reader, before bidding adieu to San Francisco, let your one-legged friend introduce you to a noble citizen of that cosmopolitan city, whom, for the sake of a name, shall be styled Dr. Charles Rowell of Kearny street.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Let us call this chapter an imaginary sketch of what might be, what has been, and what will be.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading DEAR reader, before bidding adieu to San Francisco, let your one-legged friend introduce you to a noble citizen of that cosmopolitan city, whom, for the sake of a name, shall be styled Dr. Charles Rowell of Kearny street.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading DEAR reader, before bidding adieu to San Francisco, let your one-legged friend introduce you to a noble citizen of that cosmopolitan city, whom, for the sake of a name, shall be styled Dr. Charles Rowell of Kearny street.
lacking funds
From this reading Let us even suppose that he may be “broke,” sick, and “in a strange land,” all at once.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Let us call this chapter an imaginary sketch of what might be, what has been, and what will be.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Let us call this chapter an imaginary sketch of what might be, what has been, and what will be.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading DEAR reader, before bidding adieu to San Francisco, let your one-legged friend introduce you to a noble citizen of that cosmopolitan city, whom, for the sake of a name, shall be styled Dr. Charles Rowell of Kearny street.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading DEAR reader, before bidding adieu to San Francisco, let your one-legged friend introduce you to a noble citizen of that cosmopolitan city, whom, for the sake of a name, shall be styled Dr. Charles Rowell of Kearny street.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading DEAR reader, before bidding adieu to San Francisco, let your one-legged friend introduce you to a noble citizen of that cosmopolitan city, whom, for the sake of a name, shall be styled Dr. Charles Rowell of Kearny street.
cosmopolitanadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːzməˈpɑːlətən/
growing or occurring in many parts of the world
From this reading DEAR reader, before bidding adieu to San Francisco, let your one-legged friend introduce you to a noble citizen of that cosmopolitan city, whom, for the sake of a name, shall be styled Dr. Charles Rowell of Kearny street.
crutchnounUS /krʌtʃ/
a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking
From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
dearly loved
From this reading DEAR reader, before bidding adieu to San Francisco, let your one-legged friend introduce you to a noble citizen of that cosmopolitan city, whom, for the sake of a name, shall be styled Dr. Charles Rowell of Kearny street.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading THE DOCTOR.
Dr
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From this reading DEAR reader, before bidding adieu to San Francisco, let your one-legged friend introduce you to a noble citizen of that cosmopolitan city, whom, for the sake of a name, shall be styled Dr. Charles Rowell of Kearny street.
drinksnounUS /drɪŋks/
plural of “drink” — a single serving of a beverage
From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
eatsnounUS /iːts/
informal terms for a meal
From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
enjoymentsnounUS /enˈdʒɔɪmənts/
plural of “enjoyment” — the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
divisible by two
From this reading Let us even suppose that he may be “broke,” sick, and “in a strange land,” all at once.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DEAR reader, before bidding adieu to San Francisco, let your one-legged friend introduce you to a noble citizen of that cosmopolitan city, whom, for the sake of a name, shall be styled Dr. Charles Rowell of Kearny street.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
Francisco
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From this reading DEAR reader, before bidding adieu to San Francisco, let your one-legged friend introduce you to a noble citizen of that cosmopolitan city, whom, for the sake of a name, shall be styled Dr. Charles Rowell of Kearny street.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading DEAR reader, before bidding adieu to San Francisco, let your one-legged friend introduce you to a noble citizen of that cosmopolitan city, whom, for the sake of a name, shall be styled Dr. Charles Rowell of Kearny street.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Let us call this chapter an imaginary sketch of what might be, what has been, and what will be.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Let us even suppose that he may be “broke,” sick, and “in a strange land,” all at once.
heart-ache
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From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
imaginaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒəneri/
not based on fact; existing only in the imagination
From this reading Let us call this chapter an imaginary sketch of what might be, what has been, and what will be.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
indulgesverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒɪz/
third-person singular of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading DEAR reader, before bidding adieu to San Francisco, let your one-legged friend introduce you to a noble citizen of that cosmopolitan city, whom, for the sake of a name, shall be styled Dr. Charles Rowell of Kearny street.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
Kearny
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From this reading DEAR reader, before bidding adieu to San Francisco, let your one-legged friend introduce you to a noble citizen of that cosmopolitan city, whom, for the sake of a name, shall be styled Dr. Charles Rowell of Kearny street.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Let us even suppose that he may be “broke,” sick, and “in a strange land,” all at once.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading DEAR reader, before bidding adieu to San Francisco, let your one-legged friend introduce you to a noble citizen of that cosmopolitan city, whom, for the sake of a name, shall be styled Dr. Charles Rowell of Kearny street.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Let us even suppose that he may be “broke,” sick, and “in a strange land,” all at once.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Let us call this chapter an imaginary sketch of what might be, what has been, and what will be.
subject to death
From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading DEAR reader, before bidding adieu to San Francisco, let your one-legged friend introduce you to a noble citizen of that cosmopolitan city, whom, for the sake of a name, shall be styled Dr. Charles Rowell of Kearny street.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading DEAR reader, before bidding adieu to San Francisco, let your one-legged friend introduce you to a noble citizen of that cosmopolitan city, whom, for the sake of a name, shall be styled Dr. Charles Rowell of Kearny street.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DEAR reader, before bidding adieu to San Francisco, let your one-legged friend introduce you to a noble citizen of that cosmopolitan city, whom, for the sake of a name, shall be styled Dr. Charles Rowell of Kearny street.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
on one occasion
From this reading Let us even suppose that he may be “broke,” sick, and “in a strange land,” all at once.
one-legged
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From this reading DEAR reader, before bidding adieu to San Francisco, let your one-legged friend introduce you to a noble citizen of that cosmopolitan city, whom, for the sake of a name, shall be styled Dr. Charles Rowell of Kearny street.
and nothing more
From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
outrageousadjectiveUS /aʊˈtreɪdʒəs/
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading DEAR reader, before bidding adieu to San Francisco, let your one-legged friend introduce you to a noble citizen of that cosmopolitan city, whom, for the sake of a name, shall be styled Dr. Charles Rowell of Kearny street.
Rowell
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From this reading DEAR reader, before bidding adieu to San Francisco, let your one-legged friend introduce you to a noble citizen of that cosmopolitan city, whom, for the sake of a name, shall be styled Dr. Charles Rowell of Kearny street.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading DEAR reader, before bidding adieu to San Francisco, let your one-legged friend introduce you to a noble citizen of that cosmopolitan city, whom, for the sake of a name, shall be styled Dr. Charles Rowell of Kearny street.
San
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From this reading DEAR reader, before bidding adieu to San Francisco, let your one-legged friend introduce you to a noble citizen of that cosmopolitan city, whom, for the sake of a name, shall be styled Dr. Charles Rowell of Kearny street.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading DEAR reader, before bidding adieu to San Francisco, let your one-legged friend introduce you to a noble citizen of that cosmopolitan city, whom, for the sake of a name, shall be styled Dr. Charles Rowell of Kearny street.
shocksnounUS /ʃɑːks/
plural of “shock” — the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Let us even suppose that he may be “broke,” sick, and “in a strange land,” all at once.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading Let us call this chapter an imaginary sketch of what might be, what has been, and what will be.
sleepsnounUS /sliːps/
plural of “sleep” — a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
slingsnounUS /slɪŋz/
plural of “sling” — a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice
From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Let us even suppose that he may be “broke,” sick, and “in a strange land,” all at once.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading DEAR reader, before bidding adieu to San Francisco, let your one-legged friend introduce you to a noble citizen of that cosmopolitan city, whom, for the sake of a name, shall be styled Dr. Charles Rowell of Kearny street.
styledverbUS /staɪld/
past form of “style” — designate by an identifying term
From this reading DEAR reader, before bidding adieu to San Francisco, let your one-legged friend introduce you to a noble citizen of that cosmopolitan city, whom, for the sake of a name, shall be styled Dr. Charles Rowell of Kearny street.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
a state of acute pain
From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
express a supposition
From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
susceptibleadjectiveUS /səˈseptəbəl/
(often followed by “of” or “to”) yielding readily to or capable of
From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DEAR reader, before bidding adieu to San Francisco, let your one-legged friend introduce you to a noble citizen of that cosmopolitan city, whom, for the sake of a name, shall be styled Dr. Charles Rowell of Kearny street.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DOCTOR.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Let us call this chapter an imaginary sketch of what might be, what has been, and what will be.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DEAR reader, before bidding adieu to San Francisco, let your one-legged friend introduce you to a noble citizen of that cosmopolitan city, whom, for the sake of a name, shall be styled Dr. Charles Rowell of Kearny street.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us call this chapter an imaginary sketch of what might be, what has been, and what will be.
(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 Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Let us call this chapter an imaginary sketch of what might be, what has been, and what will be.
at the time that
From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
which person or people
From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading DEAR reader, before bidding adieu to San Francisco, let your one-legged friend introduce you to a noble citizen of that cosmopolitan city, whom, for the sake of a name, shall be styled Dr. Charles Rowell of Kearny street.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Let us call this chapter an imaginary sketch of what might be, what has been, and what will be.
withheldverbUS /wɪθˈheld/
inflected form of “withhold” — hold back; refuse to hand over or share
From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
an affirmative
From this reading Let us suppose your friend John Smith on a crutch to be only mortal: let us suppose him, after all, an ordinary object for— “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” as well as subject to— “The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to:” let us suppose him a human being who eats, drinks—yes, _drinks_!—sleeps, and indulges in other like amusements, and let us suppose him susceptible of suffering, when the means of these enjoyments are, by any chance, temporarily withheld.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading DEAR reader, before bidding adieu to San Francisco, let your one-legged friend introduce you to a noble citizen of that cosmopolitan city, whom, for the sake of a name, shall be styled Dr. Charles Rowell of Kearny street.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading DEAR reader, before bidding adieu to San Francisco, let your one-legged friend introduce you to a noble citizen of that cosmopolitan city, whom, for the sake of a name, shall be styled Dr. Charles Rowell of Kearny street.
