Chapter II · Chapter 2

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From this reading {1a} My father was a Cornish man, the youngest, as I have heard him say, of seven brothers.

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From this reading On an evening of July, in the year 18--, at East D---, a beautiful little town in a certain district of East Anglia, I first saw the light.

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From this reading I mention these particulars that the reader may see at once that I am not altogether of low and plebeian origin; the present age is highly aristocratic, and I am convinced that the public will read my pages with more zest from being told that I am a gentillatre by birth with Cornish blood {2} in my veins, of a family who lived on their own property at a place bearing a Celtic name signifying the house on the hill, or more strictly the house on the _hillock_.

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

From this reading Birth--My Father--Tamerlane--Ben Brain--French Protestants--East Anglia--Sorrow and Troubles--True Peace--A Beautiful Child--Foreign Grave--Mirrors--Alpine Country--Emblems--Slow of Speech--The Jew--Strange Gestures.

extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use

From this reading {1b} He sprang from a family of gentlemen, or, as some people would call them, gentillatres, for they were not very wealthy; they had a coat of arms, however, and lived on their own property at a place called Tredinnock, {1c} which being interpreted means _the house on the hill_, which house and the neighbouring acres had been from time immemorial in their possession.

how long something has existed

From this reading I mention these particulars that the reader may see at once that I am not altogether of low and plebeian origin; the present age is highly aristocratic, and I am convinced that the public will read my pages with more zest from being told that I am a gentillatre by birth with Cornish blood {2} in my veins, of a family who lived on their own property at a place bearing a Celtic name signifying the house on the hill, or more strictly the house on the _hillock_.

relating to or characteristic of alps

From this reading Birth--My Father--Tamerlane--Ben Brain--French Protestants--East Anglia--Sorrow and Troubles--True Peace--A Beautiful Child--Foreign Grave--Mirrors--Alpine Country--Emblems--Slow of Speech--The Jew--Strange Gestures.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading I mention these particulars that the reader may see at once that I am not altogether of low and plebeian origin; the present age is highly aristocratic, and I am convinced that the public will read my pages with more zest from being told that I am a gentillatre by birth with Cornish blood {2} in my veins, of a family who lived on their own property at a place bearing a Celtic name signifying the house on the hill, or more strictly the house on the _hillock_.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I mention these particulars that the reader may see at once that I am not altogether of low and plebeian origin; the present age is highly aristocratic, and I am convinced that the public will read my pages with more zest from being told that I am a gentillatre by birth with Cornish blood {2} in my veins, of a family who lived on their own property at a place bearing a Celtic name signifying the house on the hill, or more strictly the house on the _hillock_.

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

From this reading On an evening of July, in the year 18--, at East D---, a beautiful little town in a certain district of East Anglia, I first saw the light.

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

From this reading Birth--My Father--Tamerlane--Ben Brain--French Protestants--East Anglia--Sorrow and Troubles--True Peace--A Beautiful Child--Foreign Grave--Mirrors--Alpine Country--Emblems--Slow of Speech--The Jew--Strange Gestures.

the Latin name for England

From this reading Birth--My Father--Tamerlane--Ben Brain--French Protestants--East Anglia--Sorrow and Troubles--True Peace--A Beautiful Child--Foreign Grave--Mirrors--Alpine Country--Emblems--Slow of Speech--The Jew--Strange Gestures.

belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

From this reading I mention these particulars that the reader may see at once that I am not altogether of low and plebeian origin; the present age is highly aristocratic, and I am convinced that the public will read my pages with more zest from being told that I am a gentillatre by birth with Cornish blood {2} in my veins, of a family who lived on their own property at a place bearing a Celtic name signifying the house on the hill, or more strictly the house on the _hillock_.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading {1b} He sprang from a family of gentlemen, or, as some people would call them, gentillatres, for they were not very wealthy; they had a coat of arms, however, and lived on their own property at a place called Tredinnock, {1c} which being interpreted means _the house on the hill_, which house and the neighbouring acres had been from time immemorial in their possession.

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

From this reading {1a} My father was a Cornish man, the youngest, as I have heard him say, of seven brothers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On an evening of July, in the year 18--, at East D---, a beautiful little town in a certain district of East Anglia, I first saw the light.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading {1b} He sprang from a family of gentlemen, or, as some people would call them, gentillatres, for they were not very wealthy; they had a coat of arms, however, and lived on their own property at a place called Tredinnock, {1c} which being interpreted means _the house on the hill_, which house and the neighbouring acres had been from time immemorial in their possession.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading I mention these particulars that the reader may see at once that I am not altogether of low and plebeian origin; the present age is highly aristocratic, and I am convinced that the public will read my pages with more zest from being told that I am a gentillatre by birth with Cornish blood {2} in my veins, of a family who lived on their own property at a place bearing a Celtic name signifying the house on the hill, or more strictly the house on the _hillock_.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Birth--My Father--Tamerlane--Ben Brain--French Protestants--East Anglia--Sorrow and Troubles--True Peace--A Beautiful Child--Foreign Grave--Mirrors--Alpine Country--Emblems--Slow of Speech--The Jew--Strange Gestures.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading {1b} He sprang from a family of gentlemen, or, as some people would call them, gentillatres, for they were not very wealthy; they had a coat of arms, however, and lived on their own property at a place called Tredinnock, {1c} which being interpreted means _the house on the hill_, which house and the neighbouring acres had been from time immemorial in their possession.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading {1b} He sprang from a family of gentlemen, or, as some people would call them, gentillatres, for they were not very wealthy; they had a coat of arms, however, and lived on their own property at a place called Tredinnock, {1c} which being interpreted means _the house on the hill_, which house and the neighbouring acres had been from time immemorial in their possession.

a mountain or tall hill

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the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading Birth--My Father--Tamerlane--Ben Brain--French Protestants--East Anglia--Sorrow and Troubles--True Peace--A Beautiful Child--Foreign Grave--Mirrors--Alpine Country--Emblems--Slow of Speech--The Jew--Strange Gestures.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading I mention these particulars that the reader may see at once that I am not altogether of low and plebeian origin; the present age is highly aristocratic, and I am convinced that the public will read my pages with more zest from being told that I am a gentillatre by birth with Cornish blood {2} in my veins, of a family who lived on their own property at a place bearing a Celtic name signifying the house on the hill, or more strictly the house on the _hillock_.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading Birth--My Father--Tamerlane--Ben Brain--French Protestants--East Anglia--Sorrow and Troubles--True Peace--A Beautiful Child--Foreign Grave--Mirrors--Alpine Country--Emblems--Slow of Speech--The Jew--Strange Gestures.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading {1a} My father was a Cornish man, the youngest, as I have heard him say, of seven brothers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I mention these particulars that the reader may see at once that I am not altogether of low and plebeian origin; the present age is highly aristocratic, and I am convinced that the public will read my pages with more zest from being told that I am a gentillatre by birth with Cornish blood {2} in my veins, of a family who lived on their own property at a place bearing a Celtic name signifying the house on the hill, or more strictly the house on the _hillock_.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading {1b} He sprang from a family of gentlemen, or, as some people would call them, gentillatres, for they were not very wealthy; they had a coat of arms, however, and lived on their own property at a place called Tredinnock, {1c} which being interpreted means _the house on the hill_, which house and the neighbouring acres had been from time immemorial in their possession.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading {1b} He sprang from a family of gentlemen, or, as some people would call them, gentillatres, for they were not very wealthy; they had a coat of arms, however, and lived on their own property at a place called Tredinnock, {1c} which being interpreted means _the house on the hill_, which house and the neighbouring acres had been from time immemorial in their possession.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading {1b} He sprang from a family of gentlemen, or, as some people would call them, gentillatres, for they were not very wealthy; they had a coat of arms, however, and lived on their own property at a place called Tredinnock, {1c} which being interpreted means _the house on the hill_, which house and the neighbouring acres had been from time immemorial in their possession.

relating to or characteristic of the Celts

From this reading I mention these particulars that the reader may see at once that I am not altogether of low and plebeian origin; the present age is highly aristocratic, and I am convinced that the public will read my pages with more zest from being told that I am a gentillatre by birth with Cornish blood {2} in my veins, of a family who lived on their own property at a place bearing a Celtic name signifying the house on the hill, or more strictly the house on the _hillock_.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading On an evening of July, in the year 18--, at East D---, a beautiful little town in a certain district of East Anglia, I first saw the light.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Birth--My Father--Tamerlane--Ben Brain--French Protestants--East Anglia--Sorrow and Troubles--True Peace--A Beautiful Child--Foreign Grave--Mirrors--Alpine Country--Emblems--Slow of Speech--The Jew--Strange Gestures.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading {1b} He sprang from a family of gentlemen, or, as some people would call them, gentillatres, for they were not very wealthy; they had a coat of arms, however, and lived on their own property at a place called Tredinnock, {1c} which being interpreted means _the house on the hill_, which house and the neighbouring acres had been from time immemorial in their possession.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading I mention these particulars that the reader may see at once that I am not altogether of low and plebeian origin; the present age is highly aristocratic, and I am convinced that the public will read my pages with more zest from being told that I am a gentillatre by birth with Cornish blood {2} in my veins, of a family who lived on their own property at a place bearing a Celtic name signifying the house on the hill, or more strictly the house on the _hillock_.

a Celtic language spoken in Cornwall

From this reading {1a} My father was a Cornish man, the youngest, as I have heard him say, of seven brothers.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Birth--My Father--Tamerlane--Ben Brain--French Protestants--East Anglia--Sorrow and Troubles--True Peace--A Beautiful Child--Foreign Grave--Mirrors--Alpine Country--Emblems--Slow of Speech--The Jew--Strange Gestures.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading On an evening of July, in the year 18--, at East D---, a beautiful little town in a certain district of East Anglia, I first saw the light.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading On an evening of July, in the year 18--, at East D---, a beautiful little town in a certain district of East Anglia, I first saw the light.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Birth--My Father--Tamerlane--Ben Brain--French Protestants--East Anglia--Sorrow and Troubles--True Peace--A Beautiful Child--Foreign Grave--Mirrors--Alpine Country--Emblems--Slow of Speech--The Jew--Strange Gestures.

plural of “emblem” — special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.

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the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading On an evening of July, in the year 18--, at East D---, a beautiful little town in a certain district of East Anglia, I first saw the light.

a social unit living together

From this reading {1b} He sprang from a family of gentlemen, or, as some people would call them, gentillatres, for they were not very wealthy; they had a coat of arms, however, and lived on their own property at a place called Tredinnock, {1c} which being interpreted means _the house on the hill_, which house and the neighbouring acres had been from time immemorial in their possession.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

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preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading On an evening of July, in the year 18--, at East D---, a beautiful little town in a certain district of East Anglia, I first saw the light.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading {1b} He sprang from a family of gentlemen, or, as some people would call them, gentillatres, for they were not very wealthy; they had a coat of arms, however, and lived on their own property at a place called Tredinnock, {1c} which being interpreted means _the house on the hill_, which house and the neighbouring acres had been from time immemorial in their possession.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading Birth--My Father--Tamerlane--Ben Brain--French Protestants--East Anglia--Sorrow and Troubles--True Peace--A Beautiful Child--Foreign Grave--Mirrors--Alpine Country--Emblems--Slow of Speech--The Jew--Strange Gestures.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Birth--My Father--Tamerlane--Ben Brain--French Protestants--East Anglia--Sorrow and Troubles--True Peace--A Beautiful Child--Foreign Grave--Mirrors--Alpine Country--Emblems--Slow of Speech--The Jew--Strange Gestures.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading {1b} He sprang from a family of gentlemen, or, as some people would call them, gentillatres, for they were not very wealthy; they had a coat of arms, however, and lived on their own property at a place called Tredinnock, {1c} which being interpreted means _the house on the hill_, which house and the neighbouring acres had been from time immemorial in their possession.

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From this reading I mention these particulars that the reader may see at once that I am not altogether of low and plebeian origin; the present age is highly aristocratic, and I am convinced that the public will read my pages with more zest from being told that I am a gentillatre by birth with Cornish blood {2} in my veins, of a family who lived on their own property at a place bearing a Celtic name signifying the house on the hill, or more strictly the house on the _hillock_.

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From this reading {1b} He sprang from a family of gentlemen, or, as some people would call them, gentillatres, for they were not very wealthy; they had a coat of arms, however, and lived on their own property at a place called Tredinnock, {1c} which being interpreted means _the house on the hill_, which house and the neighbouring acres had been from time immemorial in their possession.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading {1b} He sprang from a family of gentlemen, or, as some people would call them, gentillatres, for they were not very wealthy; they had a coat of arms, however, and lived on their own property at a place called Tredinnock, {1c} which being interpreted means _the house on the hill_, which house and the neighbouring acres had been from time immemorial in their possession.

plural of “gesture” — motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling

From this reading Birth--My Father--Tamerlane--Ben Brain--French Protestants--East Anglia--Sorrow and Troubles--True Peace--A Beautiful Child--Foreign Grave--Mirrors--Alpine Country--Emblems--Slow of Speech--The Jew--Strange Gestures.

death of a person

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

From this reading {1b} He sprang from a family of gentlemen, or, as some people would call them, gentillatres, for they were not very wealthy; they had a coat of arms, however, and lived on their own property at a place called Tredinnock, {1c} which being interpreted means _the house on the hill_, which house and the neighbouring acres had been from time immemorial in their possession.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading {1a} My father was a Cornish man, the youngest, as I have heard him say, of seven brothers.

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

From this reading {1b} He sprang from a family of gentlemen, or, as some people would call them, gentillatres, for they were not very wealthy; they had a coat of arms, however, and lived on their own property at a place called Tredinnock, {1c} which being interpreted means _the house on the hill_, which house and the neighbouring acres had been from time immemorial in their possession.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading {1a} My father was a Cornish man, the youngest, as I have heard him say, of seven brothers.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading I mention these particulars that the reader may see at once that I am not altogether of low and plebeian origin; the present age is highly aristocratic, and I am convinced that the public will read my pages with more zest from being told that I am a gentillatre by birth with Cornish blood {2} in my veins, of a family who lived on their own property at a place bearing a Celtic name signifying the house on the hill, or more strictly the house on the _hillock_.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading {1b} He sprang from a family of gentlemen, or, as some people would call them, gentillatres, for they were not very wealthy; they had a coat of arms, however, and lived on their own property at a place called Tredinnock, {1c} which being interpreted means _the house on the hill_, which house and the neighbouring acres had been from time immemorial in their possession.

a small natural hill

From this reading I mention these particulars that the reader may see at once that I am not altogether of low and plebeian origin; the present age is highly aristocratic, and I am convinced that the public will read my pages with more zest from being told that I am a gentillatre by birth with Cornish blood {2} in my veins, of a family who lived on their own property at a place bearing a Celtic name signifying the house on the hill, or more strictly the house on the _hillock_.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading {1a} My father was a Cornish man, the youngest, as I have heard him say, of seven brothers.

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

From this reading {1b} He sprang from a family of gentlemen, or, as some people would call them, gentillatres, for they were not very wealthy; they had a coat of arms, however, and lived on their own property at a place called Tredinnock, {1c} which being interpreted means _the house on the hill_, which house and the neighbouring acres had been from time immemorial in their possession.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading {1b} He sprang from a family of gentlemen, or, as some people would call them, gentillatres, for they were not very wealthy; they had a coat of arms, however, and lived on their own property at a place called Tredinnock, {1c} which being interpreted means _the house on the hill_, which house and the neighbouring acres had been from time immemorial in their possession.

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

From this reading On an evening of July, in the year 18--, at East D---, a beautiful little town in a certain district of East Anglia, I first saw the light.

long past; beyond the limits of memory or tradition or recorded history

From this reading {1b} He sprang from a family of gentlemen, or, as some people would call them, gentillatres, for they were not very wealthy; they had a coat of arms, however, and lived on their own property at a place called Tredinnock, {1c} which being interpreted means _the house on the hill_, which house and the neighbouring acres had been from time immemorial in their possession.

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

From this reading On an evening of July, in the year 18--, at East D---, a beautiful little town in a certain district of East Anglia, I first saw the light.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading {1b} He sprang from a family of gentlemen, or, as some people would call them, gentillatres, for they were not very wealthy; they had a coat of arms, however, and lived on their own property at a place called Tredinnock, {1c} which being interpreted means _the house on the hill_, which house and the neighbouring acres had been from time immemorial in their possession.

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

From this reading I mention these particulars that the reader may see at once that I am not altogether of low and plebeian origin; the present age is highly aristocratic, and I am convinced that the public will read my pages with more zest from being told that I am a gentillatre by birth with Cornish blood {2} in my veins, of a family who lived on their own property at a place bearing a Celtic name signifying the house on the hill, or more strictly the house on the _hillock_.

a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties

From this reading Birth--My Father--Tamerlane--Ben Brain--French Protestants--East Anglia--Sorrow and Troubles--True Peace--A Beautiful Child--Foreign Grave--Mirrors--Alpine Country--Emblems--Slow of Speech--The Jew--Strange Gestures.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading On an evening of July, in the year 18--, at East D---, a beautiful little town in a certain district of East Anglia, I first saw the light.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading On an evening of July, in the year 18--, at East D---, a beautiful little town in a certain district of East Anglia, I first saw the light.

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

From this reading On an evening of July, in the year 18--, at East D---, a beautiful little town in a certain district of East Anglia, I first saw the light.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading {1b} He sprang from a family of gentlemen, or, as some people would call them, gentillatres, for they were not very wealthy; they had a coat of arms, however, and lived on their own property at a place called Tredinnock, {1c} which being interpreted means _the house on the hill_, which house and the neighbouring acres had been from time immemorial in their possession.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading I mention these particulars that the reader may see at once that I am not altogether of low and plebeian origin; the present age is highly aristocratic, and I am convinced that the public will read my pages with more zest from being told that I am a gentillatre by birth with Cornish blood {2} in my veins, of a family who lived on their own property at a place bearing a Celtic name signifying the house on the hill, or more strictly the house on the _hillock_.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading {1a} My father was a Cornish man, the youngest, as I have heard him say, of seven brothers.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading I mention these particulars that the reader may see at once that I am not altogether of low and plebeian origin; the present age is highly aristocratic, and I am convinced that the public will read my pages with more zest from being told that I am a gentillatre by birth with Cornish blood {2} in my veins, of a family who lived on their own property at a place bearing a Celtic name signifying the house on the hill, or more strictly the house on the _hillock_.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading {1b} He sprang from a family of gentlemen, or, as some people would call them, gentillatres, for they were not very wealthy; they had a coat of arms, however, and lived on their own property at a place called Tredinnock, {1c} which being interpreted means _the house on the hill_, which house and the neighbouring acres had been from time immemorial in their possession.

make reference to

From this reading I mention these particulars that the reader may see at once that I am not altogether of low and plebeian origin; the present age is highly aristocratic, and I am convinced that the public will read my pages with more zest from being told that I am a gentillatre by birth with Cornish blood {2} in my veins, of a family who lived on their own property at a place bearing a Celtic name signifying the house on the hill, or more strictly the house on the _hillock_.

plural of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading I mention these particulars that the reader may see at once that I am not altogether of low and plebeian origin; the present age is highly aristocratic, and I am convinced that the public will read my pages with more zest from being told that I am a gentillatre by birth with Cornish blood {2} in my veins, of a family who lived on their own property at a place bearing a Celtic name signifying the house on the hill, or more strictly the house on the _hillock_.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Birth--My Father--Tamerlane--Ben Brain--French Protestants--East Anglia--Sorrow and Troubles--True Peace--A Beautiful Child--Foreign Grave--Mirrors--Alpine Country--Emblems--Slow of Speech--The Jew--Strange Gestures.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading I mention these particulars that the reader may see at once that I am not altogether of low and plebeian origin; the present age is highly aristocratic, and I am convinced that the public will read my pages with more zest from being told that I am a gentillatre by birth with Cornish blood {2} in my veins, of a family who lived on their own property at a place bearing a Celtic name signifying the house on the hill, or more strictly the house on the _hillock_.

-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor

From this reading {1b} He sprang from a family of gentlemen, or, as some people would call them, gentillatres, for they were not very wealthy; they had a coat of arms, however, and lived on their own property at a place called Tredinnock, {1c} which being interpreted means _the house on the hill_, which house and the neighbouring acres had been from time immemorial in their possession.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading {1b} He sprang from a family of gentlemen, or, as some people would call them, gentillatres, for they were not very wealthy; they had a coat of arms, however, and lived on their own property at a place called Tredinnock, {1c} which being interpreted means _the house on the hill_, which house and the neighbouring acres had been from time immemorial in their possession.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Birth--My Father--Tamerlane--Ben Brain--French Protestants--East Anglia--Sorrow and Troubles--True Peace--A Beautiful Child--Foreign Grave--Mirrors--Alpine Country--Emblems--Slow of Speech--The Jew--Strange Gestures.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On an evening of July, in the year 18--, at East D---, a beautiful little town in a certain district of East Anglia, I first saw the light.

on one occasion

From this reading I mention these particulars that the reader may see at once that I am not altogether of low and plebeian origin; the present age is highly aristocratic, and I am convinced that the public will read my pages with more zest from being told that I am a gentillatre by birth with Cornish blood {2} in my veins, of a family who lived on their own property at a place bearing a Celtic name signifying the house on the hill, or more strictly the house on the _hillock_.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading {1b} He sprang from a family of gentlemen, or, as some people would call them, gentillatres, for they were not very wealthy; they had a coat of arms, however, and lived on their own property at a place called Tredinnock, {1c} which being interpreted means _the house on the hill_, which house and the neighbouring acres had been from time immemorial in their possession.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading I mention these particulars that the reader may see at once that I am not altogether of low and plebeian origin; the present age is highly aristocratic, and I am convinced that the public will read my pages with more zest from being told that I am a gentillatre by birth with Cornish blood {2} in my veins, of a family who lived on their own property at a place bearing a Celtic name signifying the house on the hill, or more strictly the house on the _hillock_.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading {1b} He sprang from a family of gentlemen, or, as some people would call them, gentillatres, for they were not very wealthy; they had a coat of arms, however, and lived on their own property at a place called Tredinnock, {1c} which being interpreted means _the house on the hill_, which house and the neighbouring acres had been from time immemorial in their possession.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading I mention these particulars that the reader may see at once that I am not altogether of low and plebeian origin; the present age is highly aristocratic, and I am convinced that the public will read my pages with more zest from being told that I am a gentillatre by birth with Cornish blood {2} in my veins, of a family who lived on their own property at a place bearing a Celtic name signifying the house on the hill, or more strictly the house on the _hillock_.

plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

From this reading I mention these particulars that the reader may see at once that I am not altogether of low and plebeian origin; the present age is highly aristocratic, and I am convinced that the public will read my pages with more zest from being told that I am a gentillatre by birth with Cornish blood {2} in my veins, of a family who lived on their own property at a place bearing a Celtic name signifying the house on the hill, or more strictly the house on the _hillock_.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

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(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading {1b} He sprang from a family of gentlemen, or, as some people would call them, gentillatres, for they were not very wealthy; they had a coat of arms, however, and lived on their own property at a place called Tredinnock, {1c} which being interpreted means _the house on the hill_, which house and the neighbouring acres had been from time immemorial in their possession.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading {1b} He sprang from a family of gentlemen, or, as some people would call them, gentillatres, for they were not very wealthy; they had a coat of arms, however, and lived on their own property at a place called Tredinnock, {1c} which being interpreted means _the house on the hill_, which house and the neighbouring acres had been from time immemorial in their possession.

one of the common people

From this reading I mention these particulars that the reader may see at once that I am not altogether of low and plebeian origin; the present age is highly aristocratic, and I am convinced that the public will read my pages with more zest from being told that I am a gentillatre by birth with Cornish blood {2} in my veins, of a family who lived on their own property at a place bearing a Celtic name signifying the house on the hill, or more strictly the house on the _hillock_.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading {1b} He sprang from a family of gentlemen, or, as some people would call them, gentillatres, for they were not very wealthy; they had a coat of arms, however, and lived on their own property at a place called Tredinnock, {1c} which being interpreted means _the house on the hill_, which house and the neighbouring acres had been from time immemorial in their possession.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading I mention these particulars that the reader may see at once that I am not altogether of low and plebeian origin; the present age is highly aristocratic, and I am convinced that the public will read my pages with more zest from being told that I am a gentillatre by birth with Cornish blood {2} in my veins, of a family who lived on their own property at a place bearing a Celtic name signifying the house on the hill, or more strictly the house on the _hillock_.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading {1b} He sprang from a family of gentlemen, or, as some people would call them, gentillatres, for they were not very wealthy; they had a coat of arms, however, and lived on their own property at a place called Tredinnock, {1c} which being interpreted means _the house on the hill_, which house and the neighbouring acres had been from time immemorial in their possession.

plural of “protestant” — an adherent of Protestantism

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people in general considered as a whole

From this reading I mention these particulars that the reader may see at once that I am not altogether of low and plebeian origin; the present age is highly aristocratic, and I am convinced that the public will read my pages with more zest from being told that I am a gentillatre by birth with Cornish blood {2} in my veins, of a family who lived on their own property at a place bearing a Celtic name signifying the house on the hill, or more strictly the house on the _hillock_.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading I mention these particulars that the reader may see at once that I am not altogether of low and plebeian origin; the present age is highly aristocratic, and I am convinced that the public will read my pages with more zest from being told that I am a gentillatre by birth with Cornish blood {2} in my veins, of a family who lived on their own property at a place bearing a Celtic name signifying the house on the hill, or more strictly the house on the _hillock_.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading I mention these particulars that the reader may see at once that I am not altogether of low and plebeian origin; the present age is highly aristocratic, and I am convinced that the public will read my pages with more zest from being told that I am a gentillatre by birth with Cornish blood {2} in my veins, of a family who lived on their own property at a place bearing a Celtic name signifying the house on the hill, or more strictly the house on the _hillock_.

cut with a saw

From this reading On an evening of July, in the year 18--, at East D---, a beautiful little town in a certain district of East Anglia, I first saw the light.

express in words

From this reading {1a} My father was a Cornish man, the youngest, as I have heard him say, of seven brothers.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I mention these particulars that the reader may see at once that I am not altogether of low and plebeian origin; the present age is highly aristocratic, and I am convinced that the public will read my pages with more zest from being told that I am a gentillatre by birth with Cornish blood {2} in my veins, of a family who lived on their own property at a place bearing a Celtic name signifying the house on the hill, or more strictly the house on the _hillock_.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading {1a} My father was a Cornish man, the youngest, as I have heard him say, of seven brothers.

-ing form of “signify” — denote or connote

From this reading I mention these particulars that the reader may see at once that I am not altogether of low and plebeian origin; the present age is highly aristocratic, and I am convinced that the public will read my pages with more zest from being told that I am a gentillatre by birth with Cornish blood {2} in my veins, of a family who lived on their own property at a place bearing a Celtic name signifying the house on the hill, or more strictly the house on the _hillock_.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

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

From this reading {1b} He sprang from a family of gentlemen, or, as some people would call them, gentillatres, for they were not very wealthy; they had a coat of arms, however, and lived on their own property at a place called Tredinnock, {1c} which being interpreted means _the house on the hill_, which house and the neighbouring acres had been from time immemorial in their possession.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading Birth--My Father--Tamerlane--Ben Brain--French Protestants--East Anglia--Sorrow and Troubles--True Peace--A Beautiful Child--Foreign Grave--Mirrors--Alpine Country--Emblems--Slow of Speech--The Jew--Strange Gestures.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

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inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading {1b} He sprang from a family of gentlemen, or, as some people would call them, gentillatres, for they were not very wealthy; they had a coat of arms, however, and lived on their own property at a place called Tredinnock, {1c} which being interpreted means _the house on the hill_, which house and the neighbouring acres had been from time immemorial in their possession.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

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restricted to something

From this reading I mention these particulars that the reader may see at once that I am not altogether of low and plebeian origin; the present age is highly aristocratic, and I am convinced that the public will read my pages with more zest from being told that I am a gentillatre by birth with Cornish blood {2} in my veins, of a family who lived on their own property at a place bearing a Celtic name signifying the house on the hill, or more strictly the house on the _hillock_.

Mongolian ruler of Samarkand who led his nomadic hordes to conquer an area from Turkey to Mongolia (1336-1405)

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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I mention these particulars that the reader may see at once that I am not altogether of low and plebeian origin; the present age is highly aristocratic, and I am convinced that the public will read my pages with more zest from being told that I am a gentillatre by birth with Cornish blood {2} in my veins, of a family who lived on their own property at a place bearing a Celtic name signifying the house on the hill, or more strictly the house on the _hillock_.

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

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belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading {1b} He sprang from a family of gentlemen, or, as some people would call them, gentillatres, for they were not very wealthy; they had a coat of arms, however, and lived on their own property at a place called Tredinnock, {1c} which being interpreted means _the house on the hill_, which house and the neighbouring acres had been from time immemorial in their possession.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading {1b} He sprang from a family of gentlemen, or, as some people would call them, gentillatres, for they were not very wealthy; they had a coat of arms, however, and lived on their own property at a place called Tredinnock, {1c} which being interpreted means _the house on the hill_, which house and the neighbouring acres had been from time immemorial in their possession.

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

From this reading I mention these particulars that the reader may see at once that I am not altogether of low and plebeian origin; the present age is highly aristocratic, and I am convinced that the public will read my pages with more zest from being told that I am a gentillatre by birth with Cornish blood {2} in my veins, of a family who lived on their own property at a place bearing a Celtic name signifying the house on the hill, or more strictly the house on the _hillock_.

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

From this reading {1b} He sprang from a family of gentlemen, or, as some people would call them, gentillatres, for they were not very wealthy; they had a coat of arms, however, and lived on their own property at a place called Tredinnock, {1c} which being interpreted means _the house on the hill_, which house and the neighbouring acres had been from time immemorial in their possession.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading {1b} He sprang from a family of gentlemen, or, as some people would call them, gentillatres, for they were not very wealthy; they had a coat of arms, however, and lived on their own property at a place called Tredinnock, {1c} which being interpreted means _the house on the hill_, which house and the neighbouring acres had been from time immemorial in their possession.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading I mention these particulars that the reader may see at once that I am not altogether of low and plebeian origin; the present age is highly aristocratic, and I am convinced that the public will read my pages with more zest from being told that I am a gentillatre by birth with Cornish blood {2} in my veins, of a family who lived on their own property at a place bearing a Celtic name signifying the house on the hill, or more strictly the house on the _hillock_.

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

From this reading On an evening of July, in the year 18--, at East D---, a beautiful little town in a certain district of East Anglia, I first saw the light.

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From this reading {1b} He sprang from a family of gentlemen, or, as some people would call them, gentillatres, for they were not very wealthy; they had a coat of arms, however, and lived on their own property at a place called Tredinnock, {1c} which being interpreted means _the house on the hill_, which house and the neighbouring acres had been from time immemorial in their possession.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading Birth--My Father--Tamerlane--Ben Brain--French Protestants--East Anglia--Sorrow and Troubles--True Peace--A Beautiful Child--Foreign Grave--Mirrors--Alpine Country--Emblems--Slow of Speech--The Jew--Strange Gestures.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

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plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading I mention these particulars that the reader may see at once that I am not altogether of low and plebeian origin; the present age is highly aristocratic, and I am convinced that the public will read my pages with more zest from being told that I am a gentillatre by birth with Cornish blood {2} in my veins, of a family who lived on their own property at a place bearing a Celtic name signifying the house on the hill, or more strictly the house on the _hillock_.

precisely as stated

From this reading {1b} He sprang from a family of gentlemen, or, as some people would call them, gentillatres, for they were not very wealthy; they had a coat of arms, however, and lived on their own property at a place called Tredinnock, {1c} which being interpreted means _the house on the hill_, which house and the neighbouring acres had been from time immemorial in their possession.

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

From this reading {1a} My father was a Cornish man, the youngest, as I have heard him say, of seven brothers.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading {1b} He sprang from a family of gentlemen, or, as some people would call them, gentillatres, for they were not very wealthy; they had a coat of arms, however, and lived on their own property at a place called Tredinnock, {1c} which being interpreted means _the house on the hill_, which house and the neighbouring acres had been from time immemorial in their possession.

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

From this reading {1b} He sprang from a family of gentlemen, or, as some people would call them, gentillatres, for they were not very wealthy; they had a coat of arms, however, and lived on their own property at a place called Tredinnock, {1c} which being interpreted means _the house on the hill_, which house and the neighbouring acres had been from time immemorial in their possession.

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

From this reading {1b} He sprang from a family of gentlemen, or, as some people would call them, gentillatres, for they were not very wealthy; they had a coat of arms, however, and lived on their own property at a place called Tredinnock, {1c} which being interpreted means _the house on the hill_, which house and the neighbouring acres had been from time immemorial in their possession.

which person or people

From this reading I mention these particulars that the reader may see at once that I am not altogether of low and plebeian origin; the present age is highly aristocratic, and I am convinced that the public will read my pages with more zest from being told that I am a gentillatre by birth with Cornish blood {2} in my veins, of a family who lived on their own property at a place bearing a Celtic name signifying the house on the hill, or more strictly the house on the _hillock_.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I mention these particulars that the reader may see at once that I am not altogether of low and plebeian origin; the present age is highly aristocratic, and I am convinced that the public will read my pages with more zest from being told that I am a gentillatre by birth with Cornish blood {2} in my veins, of a family who lived on their own property at a place bearing a Celtic name signifying the house on the hill, or more strictly the house on the _hillock_.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I mention these particulars that the reader may see at once that I am not altogether of low and plebeian origin; the present age is highly aristocratic, and I am convinced that the public will read my pages with more zest from being told that I am a gentillatre by birth with Cornish blood {2} in my veins, of a family who lived on their own property at a place bearing a Celtic name signifying the house on the hill, or more strictly the house on the _hillock_.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading {1b} He sprang from a family of gentlemen, or, as some people would call them, gentillatres, for they were not very wealthy; they had a coat of arms, however, and lived on their own property at a place called Tredinnock, {1c} which being interpreted means _the house on the hill_, which house and the neighbouring acres had been from time immemorial in their possession.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading On an evening of July, in the year 18--, at East D---, a beautiful little town in a certain district of East Anglia, I first saw the light.

superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading {1a} My father was a Cornish man, the youngest, as I have heard him say, of seven brothers.

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

From this reading I mention these particulars that the reader may see at once that I am not altogether of low and plebeian origin; the present age is highly aristocratic, and I am convinced that the public will read my pages with more zest from being told that I am a gentillatre by birth with Cornish blood {2} in my veins, of a family who lived on their own property at a place bearing a Celtic name signifying the house on the hill, or more strictly the house on the _hillock_.