Chapter I

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From this reading Arrival at home 150 RECOLLECTIONS OF A TOUR MADE IN SCOTLAND.

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From this reading 1803 (_Continued_) _THIRD WEEK_ _Sunday, August 28th._--We were desirous to have crossed the mountains above Glengyle to Glenfalloch, at the head of Loch Lomond, but it rained so heavily that it was impossible, so the ferryman engaged to row us to the point where Coleridge and I had rested, while William was going on our doubtful adventure.

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From this reading 1803 (_Continued_) _THIRD WEEK_ _Sunday, August 28th._--We were desirous to have crossed the mountains above Glengyle to Glenfalloch, at the head of Loch Lomond, but it rained so heavily that it was impossible, so the ferryman engaged to row us to the point where Coleridge and I had rested, while William was going on our doubtful adventure.

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From this reading 42.

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

From this reading Arrival at home 150 RECOLLECTIONS OF A TOUR MADE IN SCOTLAND.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading 1803 (_Continued_) _THIRD WEEK_ _Sunday, August 28th._--We were desirous to have crossed the mountains above Glengyle to Glenfalloch, at the head of Loch Lomond, but it rained so heavily that it was impossible, so the ferryman engaged to row us to the point where Coleridge and I had rested, while William was going on our doubtful adventure.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading 1803 (_Continued_) _THIRD WEEK_ _Sunday, August 28th._--We were desirous to have crossed the mountains above Glengyle to Glenfalloch, at the head of Loch Lomond, but it rained so heavily that it was impossible, so the ferryman engaged to row us to the point where Coleridge and I had rested, while William was going on our doubtful adventure.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The hostess provided us with tea and sugar for our breakfast; the water was boiled in an iron pan, and dealt out to us in a jug, a proof that she does not often drink tea, though she said she had always tea and sugar in the house.

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

From this reading The hostess provided us with tea and sugar for our breakfast; the water was boiled in an iron pan, and dealt out to us in a jug, a proof that she does not often drink tea, though she said she had always tea and sugar in the house.

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

From this reading 1803 (_Continued_) _THIRD WEEK_ _Sunday, August 28th._--We were desirous to have crossed the mountains above Glengyle to Glenfalloch, at the head of Loch Lomond, but it rained so heavily that it was impossible, so the ferryman engaged to row us to the point where Coleridge and I had rested, while William was going on our doubtful adventure.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Arrival at home 150 RECOLLECTIONS OF A TOUR MADE IN SCOTLAND.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Arrival at home 150 RECOLLECTIONS OF A TOUR MADE IN SCOTLAND.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading 1803 (_Continued_) _THIRD WEEK_ _Sunday, August 28th._--We were desirous to have crossed the mountains above Glengyle to Glenfalloch, at the head of Loch Lomond, but it rained so heavily that it was impossible, so the ferryman engaged to row us to the point where Coleridge and I had rested, while William was going on our doubtful adventure.

cooked in hot water

From this reading The hostess provided us with tea and sugar for our breakfast; the water was boiled in an iron pan, and dealt out to us in a jug, a proof that she does not often drink tea, though she said she had always tea and sugar in the house.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading The hostess provided us with tea and sugar for our breakfast; the water was boiled in an iron pan, and dealt out to us in a jug, a proof that she does not often drink tea, though she said she had always tea and sugar in the house.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading 1803 (_Continued_) _THIRD WEEK_ _Sunday, August 28th._--We were desirous to have crossed the mountains above Glengyle to Glenfalloch, at the head of Loch Lomond, but it rained so heavily that it was impossible, so the ferryman engaged to row us to the point where Coleridge and I had rested, while William was going on our doubtful adventure.

English romantic poet (1772-1834)

From this reading 1803 (_Continued_) _THIRD WEEK_ _Sunday, August 28th._--We were desirous to have crossed the mountains above Glengyle to Glenfalloch, at the head of Loch Lomond, but it rained so heavily that it was impossible, so the ferryman engaged to row us to the point where Coleridge and I had rested, while William was going on our doubtful adventure.

without stop or interruption

From this reading 1803 (_Continued_) _THIRD WEEK_ _Sunday, August 28th._--We were desirous to have crossed the mountains above Glengyle to Glenfalloch, at the head of Loch Lomond, but it rained so heavily that it was impossible, so the ferryman engaged to row us to the point where Coleridge and I had rested, while William was going on our doubtful adventure.

placed crosswise

From this reading 1803 (_Continued_) _THIRD WEEK_ _Sunday, August 28th._--We were desirous to have crossed the mountains above Glengyle to Glenfalloch, at the head of Loch Lomond, but it rained so heavily that it was impossible, so the ferryman engaged to row us to the point where Coleridge and I had rested, while William was going on our doubtful adventure.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading A.D.

inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading The hostess provided us with tea and sugar for our breakfast; the water was boiled in an iron pan, and dealt out to us in a jug, a proof that she does not often drink tea, though she said she had always tea and sugar in the house.

having or expressing desire for something

From this reading 1803 (_Continued_) _THIRD WEEK_ _Sunday, August 28th._--We were desirous to have crossed the mountains above Glengyle to Glenfalloch, at the head of Loch Lomond, but it rained so heavily that it was impossible, so the ferryman engaged to row us to the point where Coleridge and I had rested, while William was going on our doubtful adventure.

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

From this reading The hostess provided us with tea and sugar for our breakfast; the water was boiled in an iron pan, and dealt out to us in a jug, a proof that she does not often drink tea, though she said she had always tea and sugar in the house.

open to doubt or suspicion

From this reading 1803 (_Continued_) _THIRD WEEK_ _Sunday, August 28th._--We were desirous to have crossed the mountains above Glengyle to Glenfalloch, at the head of Loch Lomond, but it rained so heavily that it was impossible, so the ferryman engaged to row us to the point where Coleridge and I had rested, while William was going on our doubtful adventure.

take in liquids

From this reading The hostess provided us with tea and sugar for our breakfast; the water was boiled in an iron pan, and dealt out to us in a jug, a proof that she does not often drink tea, though she said she had always tea and sugar in the house.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading 1803 (_Continued_) _THIRD WEEK_ _Sunday, August 28th._--We were desirous to have crossed the mountains above Glengyle to Glenfalloch, at the head of Loch Lomond, but it rained so heavily that it was impossible, so the ferryman engaged to row us to the point where Coleridge and I had rested, while William was going on our doubtful adventure.

a man who operates a ferry

From this reading 1803 (_Continued_) _THIRD WEEK_ _Sunday, August 28th._--We were desirous to have crossed the mountains above Glengyle to Glenfalloch, at the head of Loch Lomond, but it rained so heavily that it was impossible, so the ferryman engaged to row us to the point where Coleridge and I had rested, while William was going on our doubtful adventure.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The hostess provided us with tea and sugar for our breakfast; the water was boiled in an iron pan, and dealt out to us in a jug, a proof that she does not often drink tea, though she said she had always tea and sugar in the house.

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From this reading 1803 (_Continued_) _THIRD WEEK_ _Sunday, August 28th._--We were desirous to have crossed the mountains above Glengyle to Glenfalloch, at the head of Loch Lomond, but it rained so heavily that it was impossible, so the ferryman engaged to row us to the point where Coleridge and I had rested, while William was going on our doubtful adventure.

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From this reading 1803 (_Continued_) _THIRD WEEK_ _Sunday, August 28th._--We were desirous to have crossed the mountains above Glengyle to Glenfalloch, at the head of Loch Lomond, but it rained so heavily that it was impossible, so the ferryman engaged to row us to the point where Coleridge and I had rested, while William was going on our doubtful adventure.

the act of departing

From this reading 1803 (_Continued_) _THIRD WEEK_ _Sunday, August 28th._--We were desirous to have crossed the mountains above Glengyle to Glenfalloch, at the head of Loch Lomond, but it rained so heavily that it was impossible, so the ferryman engaged to row us to the point where Coleridge and I had rested, while William was going on our doubtful adventure.

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

From this reading 1803 (_Continued_) _THIRD WEEK_ _Sunday, August 28th._--We were desirous to have crossed the mountains above Glengyle to Glenfalloch, at the head of Loch Lomond, but it rained so heavily that it was impossible, so the ferryman engaged to row us to the point where Coleridge and I had rested, while William was going on our doubtful adventure.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading 1803 (_Continued_) _THIRD WEEK_ _Sunday, August 28th._--We were desirous to have crossed the mountains above Glengyle to Glenfalloch, at the head of Loch Lomond, but it rained so heavily that it was impossible, so the ferryman engaged to row us to the point where Coleridge and I had rested, while William was going on our doubtful adventure.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading 1803 (_Continued_) _THIRD WEEK_ _Sunday, August 28th._--We were desirous to have crossed the mountains above Glengyle to Glenfalloch, at the head of Loch Lomond, but it rained so heavily that it was impossible, so the ferryman engaged to row us to the point where Coleridge and I had rested, while William was going on our doubtful adventure.

to a considerable degree

From this reading 1803 (_Continued_) _THIRD WEEK_ _Sunday, August 28th._--We were desirous to have crossed the mountains above Glengyle to Glenfalloch, at the head of Loch Lomond, but it rained so heavily that it was impossible, so the ferryman engaged to row us to the point where Coleridge and I had rested, while William was going on our doubtful adventure.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Arrival at home 150 RECOLLECTIONS OF A TOUR MADE IN SCOTLAND.

a woman host

From this reading The hostess provided us with tea and sugar for our breakfast; the water was boiled in an iron pan, and dealt out to us in a jug, a proof that she does not often drink tea, though she said she had always tea and sugar in the house.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The hostess provided us with tea and sugar for our breakfast; the water was boiled in an iron pan, and dealt out to us in a jug, a proof that she does not often drink tea, though she said she had always tea and sugar in the house.

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

From this reading 1803 (_Continued_) _THIRD WEEK_ _Sunday, August 28th._--We were desirous to have crossed the mountains above Glengyle to Glenfalloch, at the head of Loch Lomond, but it rained so heavily that it was impossible, so the ferryman engaged to row us to the point where Coleridge and I had rested, while William was going on our doubtful adventure.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading 1803 (_Continued_) _THIRD WEEK_ _Sunday, August 28th._--We were desirous to have crossed the mountains above Glengyle to Glenfalloch, at the head of Loch Lomond, but it rained so heavily that it was impossible, so the ferryman engaged to row us to the point where Coleridge and I had rested, while William was going on our doubtful adventure.

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

From this reading Arrival at home 150 RECOLLECTIONS OF A TOUR MADE IN SCOTLAND.

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 The hostess provided us with tea and sugar for our breakfast; the water was boiled in an iron pan, and dealt out to us in a jug, a proof that she does not often drink tea, though she said she had always tea and sugar in the house.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading 1803 (_Continued_) _THIRD WEEK_ _Sunday, August 28th._--We were desirous to have crossed the mountains above Glengyle to Glenfalloch, at the head of Loch Lomond, but it rained so heavily that it was impossible, so the ferryman engaged to row us to the point where Coleridge and I had rested, while William was going on our doubtful adventure.

a large bottle with a narrow mouth

From this reading The hostess provided us with tea and sugar for our breakfast; the water was boiled in an iron pan, and dealt out to us in a jug, a proof that she does not often drink tea, though she said she had always tea and sugar in the house.

a long narrow inlet of the sea in Scotland (especially when it is nearly landlocked)

From this reading 1803 (_Continued_) _THIRD WEEK_ _Sunday, August 28th._--We were desirous to have crossed the mountains above Glengyle to Glenfalloch, at the head of Loch Lomond, but it rained so heavily that it was impossible, so the ferryman engaged to row us to the point where Coleridge and I had rested, while William was going on our doubtful adventure.

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From this reading 1803 (_Continued_) _THIRD WEEK_ _Sunday, August 28th._--We were desirous to have crossed the mountains above Glengyle to Glenfalloch, at the head of Loch Lomond, but it rained so heavily that it was impossible, so the ferryman engaged to row us to the point where Coleridge and I had rested, while William was going on our doubtful adventure.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Arrival at home 150 RECOLLECTIONS OF A TOUR MADE IN SCOTLAND.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading 1803 (_Continued_) _THIRD WEEK_ _Sunday, August 28th._--We were desirous to have crossed the mountains above Glengyle to Glenfalloch, at the head of Loch Lomond, but it rained so heavily that it was impossible, so the ferryman engaged to row us to the point where Coleridge and I had rested, while William was going on our doubtful adventure.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The hostess provided us with tea and sugar for our breakfast; the water was boiled in an iron pan, and dealt out to us in a jug, a proof that she does not often drink tea, though she said she had always tea and sugar in the house.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Arrival at home 150 RECOLLECTIONS OF A TOUR MADE IN SCOTLAND.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The hostess provided us with tea and sugar for our breakfast; the water was boiled in an iron pan, and dealt out to us in a jug, a proof that she does not often drink tea, though she said she had always tea and sugar in the house.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading 1803 (_Continued_) _THIRD WEEK_ _Sunday, August 28th._--We were desirous to have crossed the mountains above Glengyle to Glenfalloch, at the head of Loch Lomond, but it rained so heavily that it was impossible, so the ferryman engaged to row us to the point where Coleridge and I had rested, while William was going on our doubtful adventure.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading 1803 (_Continued_) _THIRD WEEK_ _Sunday, August 28th._--We were desirous to have crossed the mountains above Glengyle to Glenfalloch, at the head of Loch Lomond, but it rained so heavily that it was impossible, so the ferryman engaged to row us to the point where Coleridge and I had rested, while William was going on our doubtful adventure.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The hostess provided us with tea and sugar for our breakfast; the water was boiled in an iron pan, and dealt out to us in a jug, a proof that she does not often drink tea, though she said she had always tea and sugar in the house.

make a sweeping movement

From this reading The hostess provided us with tea and sugar for our breakfast; the water was boiled in an iron pan, and dealt out to us in a jug, a proof that she does not often drink tea, though she said she had always tea and sugar in the house.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading 1803 (_Continued_) _THIRD WEEK_ _Sunday, August 28th._--We were desirous to have crossed the mountains above Glengyle to Glenfalloch, at the head of Loch Lomond, but it rained so heavily that it was impossible, so the ferryman engaged to row us to the point where Coleridge and I had rested, while William was going on our doubtful adventure.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading The hostess provided us with tea and sugar for our breakfast; the water was boiled in an iron pan, and dealt out to us in a jug, a proof that she does not often drink tea, though she said she had always tea and sugar in the house.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading The hostess provided us with tea and sugar for our breakfast; the water was boiled in an iron pan, and dealt out to us in a jug, a proof that she does not often drink tea, though she said she had always tea and sugar in the house.

past form of “rain” — precipitate as rain

From this reading 1803 (_Continued_) _THIRD WEEK_ _Sunday, August 28th._--We were desirous to have crossed the mountains above Glengyle to Glenfalloch, at the head of Loch Lomond, but it rained so heavily that it was impossible, so the ferryman engaged to row us to the point where Coleridge and I had rested, while William was going on our doubtful adventure.

plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading Arrival at home 150 RECOLLECTIONS OF A TOUR MADE IN SCOTLAND.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading 1803 (_Continued_) _THIRD WEEK_ _Sunday, August 28th._--We were desirous to have crossed the mountains above Glengyle to Glenfalloch, at the head of Loch Lomond, but it rained so heavily that it was impossible, so the ferryman engaged to row us to the point where Coleridge and I had rested, while William was going on our doubtful adventure.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading 1803 (_Continued_) _THIRD WEEK_ _Sunday, August 28th._--We were desirous to have crossed the mountains above Glengyle to Glenfalloch, at the head of Loch Lomond, but it rained so heavily that it was impossible, so the ferryman engaged to row us to the point where Coleridge and I had rested, while William was going on our doubtful adventure.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The hostess provided us with tea and sugar for our breakfast; the water was boiled in an iron pan, and dealt out to us in a jug, a proof that she does not often drink tea, though she said she had always tea and sugar in the house.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading Arrival at home 150 RECOLLECTIONS OF A TOUR MADE IN SCOTLAND.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The hostess provided us with tea and sugar for our breakfast; the water was boiled in an iron pan, and dealt out to us in a jug, a proof that she does not often drink tea, though she said she had always tea and sugar in the house.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading 1803 (_Continued_) _THIRD WEEK_ _Sunday, August 28th._--We were desirous to have crossed the mountains above Glengyle to Glenfalloch, at the head of Loch Lomond, but it rained so heavily that it was impossible, so the ferryman engaged to row us to the point where Coleridge and I had rested, while William was going on our doubtful adventure.

a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative

From this reading The hostess provided us with tea and sugar for our breakfast; the water was boiled in an iron pan, and dealt out to us in a jug, a proof that she does not often drink tea, though she said she had always tea and sugar in the house.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading 1803 (_Continued_) _THIRD WEEK_ _Sunday, August 28th._--We were desirous to have crossed the mountains above Glengyle to Glenfalloch, at the head of Loch Lomond, but it rained so heavily that it was impossible, so the ferryman engaged to row us to the point where Coleridge and I had rested, while William was going on our doubtful adventure.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading The hostess provided us with tea and sugar for our breakfast; the water was boiled in an iron pan, and dealt out to us in a jug, a proof that she does not often drink tea, though she said she had always tea and sugar in the house.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading 1803 (_Continued_) _THIRD WEEK_ _Sunday, August 28th._--We were desirous to have crossed the mountains above Glengyle to Glenfalloch, at the head of Loch Lomond, but it rained so heavily that it was impossible, so the ferryman engaged to row us to the point where Coleridge and I had rested, while William was going on our doubtful adventure.

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

From this reading 1803 (_Continued_) _THIRD WEEK_ _Sunday, August 28th._--We were desirous to have crossed the mountains above Glengyle to Glenfalloch, at the head of Loch Lomond, but it rained so heavily that it was impossible, so the ferryman engaged to row us to the point where Coleridge and I had rested, while William was going on our doubtful adventure.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading 1803 (_Continued_) _THIRD WEEK_ _Sunday, August 28th._--We were desirous to have crossed the mountains above Glengyle to Glenfalloch, at the head of Loch Lomond, but it rained so heavily that it was impossible, so the ferryman engaged to row us to the point where Coleridge and I had rested, while William was going on our doubtful adventure.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The hostess provided us with tea and sugar for our breakfast; the water was boiled in an iron pan, and dealt out to us in a jug, a proof that she does not often drink tea, though she said she had always tea and sugar in the house.

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

From this reading 1803 (_Continued_) _THIRD WEEK_ _Sunday, August 28th._--We were desirous to have crossed the mountains above Glengyle to Glenfalloch, at the head of Loch Lomond, but it rained so heavily that it was impossible, so the ferryman engaged to row us to the point where Coleridge and I had rested, while William was going on our doubtful adventure.

a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area

From this reading Arrival at home 150 RECOLLECTIONS OF A TOUR MADE IN SCOTLAND.

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

From this reading 1803 (_Continued_) _THIRD WEEK_ _Sunday, August 28th._--We were desirous to have crossed the mountains above Glengyle to Glenfalloch, at the head of Loch Lomond, but it rained so heavily that it was impossible, so the ferryman engaged to row us to the point where Coleridge and I had rested, while William was going on our doubtful adventure.

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

From this reading 1803 (_Continued_) _THIRD WEEK_ _Sunday, August 28th._--We were desirous to have crossed the mountains above Glengyle to Glenfalloch, at the head of Loch Lomond, but it rained so heavily that it was impossible, so the ferryman engaged to row us to the point where Coleridge and I had rested, while William was going on our doubtful adventure.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading The hostess provided us with tea and sugar for our breakfast; the water was boiled in an iron pan, and dealt out to us in a jug, a proof that she does not often drink tea, though she said she had always tea and sugar in the house.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading 1803 (_Continued_) _THIRD WEEK_ _Sunday, August 28th._--We were desirous to have crossed the mountains above Glengyle to Glenfalloch, at the head of Loch Lomond, but it rained so heavily that it was impossible, so the ferryman engaged to row us to the point where Coleridge and I had rested, while William was going on our doubtful adventure.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading 1803 (_Continued_) _THIRD WEEK_ _Sunday, August 28th._--We were desirous to have crossed the mountains above Glengyle to Glenfalloch, at the head of Loch Lomond, but it rained so heavily that it was impossible, so the ferryman engaged to row us to the point where Coleridge and I had rested, while William was going on our doubtful adventure.

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

From this reading 1803 (_Continued_) _THIRD WEEK_ _Sunday, August 28th._--We were desirous to have crossed the mountains above Glengyle to Glenfalloch, at the head of Loch Lomond, but it rained so heavily that it was impossible, so the ferryman engaged to row us to the point where Coleridge and I had rested, while William was going on our doubtful adventure.

in or at the place that

From this reading 1803 (_Continued_) _THIRD WEEK_ _Sunday, August 28th._--We were desirous to have crossed the mountains above Glengyle to Glenfalloch, at the head of Loch Lomond, but it rained so heavily that it was impossible, so the ferryman engaged to row us to the point where Coleridge and I had rested, while William was going on our doubtful adventure.

during the time that

From this reading 1803 (_Continued_) _THIRD WEEK_ _Sunday, August 28th._--We were desirous to have crossed the mountains above Glengyle to Glenfalloch, at the head of Loch Lomond, but it rained so heavily that it was impossible, so the ferryman engaged to row us to the point where Coleridge and I had rested, while William was going on our doubtful adventure.

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From this reading 1803 (_Continued_) _THIRD WEEK_ _Sunday, August 28th._--We were desirous to have crossed the mountains above Glengyle to Glenfalloch, at the head of Loch Lomond, but it rained so heavily that it was impossible, so the ferryman engaged to row us to the point where Coleridge and I had rested, while William was going on our doubtful adventure.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The hostess provided us with tea and sugar for our breakfast; the water was boiled in an iron pan, and dealt out to us in a jug, a proof that she does not often drink tea, though she said she had always tea and sugar in the house.