Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading It's a great pity that he should waste his time in idleness--doing nothing else than what he says he has been doing for the last fortnight--fishing in the river for trouts which he never catches; and wandering up the glen in the mountain, in search of the hips that grow there.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading "Captain," said our kind host, "you would, no doubt, wish that the young gentleman should enjoy every advantage which the town may afford towards helping him on in the path of genteel learning.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading "Captain," said our kind host, "you would, no doubt, wish that the young gentleman should enjoy every advantage which the town may afford towards helping him on in the path of genteel learning.

a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university)

From this reading I had been to English schools, and to the celebrated one of Edinburgh; but my education, at the present day, would not be what it is--perfect, had I never had the honour of being _alumnus_ in an Irish seminary.

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

From this reading I had been to English schools, and to the celebrated one of Edinburgh; but my education, at the present day, would not be what it is--perfect, had I never had the honour of being _alumnus_ in an Irish seminary.

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

From this reading Protestant Young Gentlemen--The Greek Letters--Open Chimney--Murtagh--Paris and Salamanca--Nothing to do--To whit, to whoo!--The Pack of Cards--Before Christmas.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We continued at this place for some months, during which time the soldiers performed their duties, whatever they were; and I, having no duties to perform, was sent to school.

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

From this reading I had been to English schools, and to the celebrated one of Edinburgh; but my education, at the present day, would not be what it is--perfect, had I never had the honour of being _alumnus_ in an Irish seminary.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I had been to English schools, and to the celebrated one of Edinburgh; but my education, at the present day, would not be what it is--perfect, had I never had the honour of being _alumnus_ in an Irish seminary.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Protestant Young Gentlemen--The Greek Letters--Open Chimney--Murtagh--Paris and Salamanca--Nothing to do--To whit, to whoo!--The Pack of Cards--Before Christmas.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading I had been to English schools, and to the celebrated one of Edinburgh; but my education, at the present day, would not be what it is--perfect, had I never had the honour of being _alumnus_ in an Irish seminary.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I had been to English schools, and to the celebrated one of Edinburgh; but my education, at the present day, would not be what it is--perfect, had I never had the honour of being _alumnus_ in an Irish seminary.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading "Captain," said our kind host, "you would, no doubt, wish that the young gentleman should enjoy every advantage which the town may afford towards helping him on in the path of genteel learning.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading Protestant Young Gentlemen--The Greek Letters--Open Chimney--Murtagh--Paris and Salamanca--Nothing to do--To whit, to whoo!--The Pack of Cards--Before Christmas.

plural of “catch” — a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident

From this reading It's a great pity that he should waste his time in idleness--doing nothing else than what he says he has been doing for the last fortnight--fishing in the river for trouts which he never catches; and wandering up the glen in the mountain, in search of the hips that grow there.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading I had been to English schools, and to the celebrated one of Edinburgh; but my education, at the present day, would not be what it is--perfect, had I never had the honour of being _alumnus_ in an Irish seminary.

a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading Protestant Young Gentlemen--The Greek Letters--Open Chimney--Murtagh--Paris and Salamanca--Nothing to do--To whit, to whoo!--The Pack of Cards--Before Christmas.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading Protestant Young Gentlemen--The Greek Letters--Open Chimney--Murtagh--Paris and Salamanca--Nothing to do--To whit, to whoo!--The Pack of Cards--Before Christmas.

without stop or interruption

From this reading We continued at this place for some months, during which time the soldiers performed their duties, whatever they were; and I, having no duties to perform, was sent to school.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading I had been to English schools, and to the celebrated one of Edinburgh; but my education, at the present day, would not be what it is--perfect, had I never had the honour of being _alumnus_ in an Irish seminary.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Protestant Young Gentlemen--The Greek Letters--Open Chimney--Murtagh--Paris and Salamanca--Nothing to do--To whit, to whoo!--The Pack of Cards--Before Christmas.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading It's a great pity that he should waste his time in idleness--doing nothing else than what he says he has been doing for the last fortnight--fishing in the river for trouts which he never catches; and wandering up the glen in the mountain, in search of the hips that grow there.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading "Captain," said our kind host, "you would, no doubt, wish that the young gentleman should enjoy every advantage which the town may afford towards helping him on in the path of genteel learning.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading We continued at this place for some months, during which time the soldiers performed their duties, whatever they were; and I, having no duties to perform, was sent to school.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading We continued at this place for some months, during which time the soldiers performed their duties, whatever they were; and I, having no duties to perform, was sent to school.

the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth

From this reading I had been to English schools, and to the celebrated one of Edinburgh; but my education, at the present day, would not be what it is--perfect, had I never had the honour of being _alumnus_ in an Irish seminary.

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

From this reading I had been to English schools, and to the celebrated one of Edinburgh; but my education, at the present day, would not be what it is--perfect, had I never had the honour of being _alumnus_ in an Irish seminary.

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From this reading It's a great pity that he should waste his time in idleness--doing nothing else than what he says he has been doing for the last fortnight--fishing in the river for trouts which he never catches; and wandering up the glen in the mountain, in search of the hips that grow there.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading I had been to English schools, and to the celebrated one of Edinburgh; but my education, at the present day, would not be what it is--perfect, had I never had the honour of being _alumnus_ in an Irish seminary.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading "Captain," said our kind host, "you would, no doubt, wish that the young gentleman should enjoy every advantage which the town may afford towards helping him on in the path of genteel learning.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "Captain," said our kind host, "you would, no doubt, wish that the young gentleman should enjoy every advantage which the town may afford towards helping him on in the path of genteel learning.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading It's a great pity that he should waste his time in idleness--doing nothing else than what he says he has been doing for the last fortnight--fishing in the river for trouts which he never catches; and wandering up the glen in the mountain, in search of the hips that grow there.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We continued at this place for some months, during which time the soldiers performed their duties, whatever they were; and I, having no duties to perform, was sent to school.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading It's a great pity that he should waste his time in idleness--doing nothing else than what he says he has been doing for the last fortnight--fishing in the river for trouts which he never catches; and wandering up the glen in the mountain, in search of the hips that grow there.

marked by refinement in taste and manners

From this reading "Captain," said our kind host, "you would, no doubt, wish that the young gentleman should enjoy every advantage which the town may afford towards helping him on in the path of genteel learning.

a man of refinement

From this reading "Captain," said our kind host, "you would, no doubt, wish that the young gentleman should enjoy every advantage which the town may afford towards helping him on in the path of genteel learning.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading Protestant Young Gentlemen--The Greek Letters--Open Chimney--Murtagh--Paris and Salamanca--Nothing to do--To whit, to whoo!--The Pack of Cards--Before Christmas.

a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)

From this reading It's a great pity that he should waste his time in idleness--doing nothing else than what he says he has been doing for the last fortnight--fishing in the river for trouts which he never catches; and wandering up the glen in the mountain, in search of the hips that grow there.

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

From this reading It's a great pity that he should waste his time in idleness--doing nothing else than what he says he has been doing for the last fortnight--fishing in the river for trouts which he never catches; and wandering up the glen in the mountain, in search of the hips that grow there.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading Protestant Young Gentlemen--The Greek Letters--Open Chimney--Murtagh--Paris and Salamanca--Nothing to do--To whit, to whoo!--The Pack of Cards--Before Christmas.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading It's a great pity that he should waste his time in idleness--doing nothing else than what he says he has been doing for the last fortnight--fishing in the river for trouts which he never catches; and wandering up the glen in the mountain, in search of the hips that grow there.

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

From this reading I had been to English schools, and to the celebrated one of Edinburgh; but my education, at the present day, would not be what it is--perfect, had I never had the honour of being _alumnus_ in an Irish seminary.

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

From this reading It's a great pity that he should waste his time in idleness--doing nothing else than what he says he has been doing for the last fortnight--fishing in the river for trouts which he never catches; and wandering up the glen in the mountain, in search of the hips that grow there.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading We continued at this place for some months, during which time the soldiers performed their duties, whatever they were; and I, having no duties to perform, was sent to school.

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

From this reading It's a great pity that he should waste his time in idleness--doing nothing else than what he says he has been doing for the last fortnight--fishing in the river for trouts which he never catches; and wandering up the glen in the mountain, in search of the hips that grow there.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading "Captain," said our kind host, "you would, no doubt, wish that the young gentleman should enjoy every advantage which the town may afford towards helping him on in the path of genteel learning.

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

From this reading "Captain," said our kind host, "you would, no doubt, wish that the young gentleman should enjoy every advantage which the town may afford towards helping him on in the path of genteel learning.

plural of “hip” — either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh

From this reading It's a great pity that he should waste his time in idleness--doing nothing else than what he says he has been doing for the last fortnight--fishing in the river for trouts which he never catches; and wandering up the glen in the mountain, in search of the hips that grow there.

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

From this reading It's a great pity that he should waste his time in idleness--doing nothing else than what he says he has been doing for the last fortnight--fishing in the river for trouts which he never catches; and wandering up the glen in the mountain, in search of the hips that grow there.

the state of being honored

From this reading I had been to English schools, and to the celebrated one of Edinburgh; but my education, at the present day, would not be what it is--perfect, had I never had the honour of being _alumnus_ in an Irish seminary.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading "Captain," said our kind host, "you would, no doubt, wish that the young gentleman should enjoy every advantage which the town may afford towards helping him on in the path of genteel learning.

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

From this reading We continued at this place for some months, during which time the soldiers performed their duties, whatever they were; and I, having no duties to perform, was sent to school.

having no employment

From this reading It's a great pity that he should waste his time in idleness--doing nothing else than what he says he has been doing for the last fortnight--fishing in the river for trouts which he never catches; and wandering up the glen in the mountain, in search of the hips that grow there.

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

From this reading I had been to English schools, and to the celebrated one of Edinburgh; but my education, at the present day, would not be what it is--perfect, had I never had the honour of being _alumnus_ in an Irish seminary.

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading I had been to English schools, and to the celebrated one of Edinburgh; but my education, at the present day, would not be what it is--perfect, had I never had the honour of being _alumnus_ in an Irish seminary.

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

From this reading I had been to English schools, and to the celebrated one of Edinburgh; but my education, at the present day, would not be what it is--perfect, had I never had the honour of being _alumnus_ in an Irish seminary.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I had been to English schools, and to the celebrated one of Edinburgh; but my education, at the present day, would not be what it is--perfect, had I never had the honour of being _alumnus_ in an Irish seminary.

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From this reading It's a great pity that he should waste his time in idleness--doing nothing else than what he says he has been doing for the last fortnight--fishing in the river for trouts which he never catches; and wandering up the glen in the mountain, in search of the hips that grow there.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading "Captain," said our kind host, "you would, no doubt, wish that the young gentleman should enjoy every advantage which the town may afford towards helping him on in the path of genteel learning.

immediately past

From this reading It's a great pity that he should waste his time in idleness--doing nothing else than what he says he has been doing for the last fortnight--fishing in the river for trouts which he never catches; and wandering up the glen in the mountain, in search of the hips that grow there.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading "Captain," said our kind host, "you would, no doubt, wish that the young gentleman should enjoy every advantage which the town may afford towards helping him on in the path of genteel learning.

the literary culture

From this reading Protestant Young Gentlemen--The Greek Letters--Open Chimney--Murtagh--Paris and Salamanca--Nothing to do--To whit, to whoo!--The Pack of Cards--Before Christmas.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "Captain," said our kind host, "you would, no doubt, wish that the young gentleman should enjoy every advantage which the town may afford towards helping him on in the path of genteel learning.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading We continued at this place for some months, during which time the soldiers performed their duties, whatever they were; and I, having no duties to perform, was sent to school.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading It's a great pity that he should waste his time in idleness--doing nothing else than what he says he has been doing for the last fortnight--fishing in the river for trouts which he never catches; and wandering up the glen in the mountain, in search of the hips that grow there.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Protestant Young Gentlemen--The Greek Letters--Open Chimney--Murtagh--Paris and Salamanca--Nothing to do--To whit, to whoo!--The Pack of Cards--Before Christmas.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I had been to English schools, and to the celebrated one of Edinburgh; but my education, at the present day, would not be what it is--perfect, had I never had the honour of being _alumnus_ in an Irish seminary.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading I had been to English schools, and to the celebrated one of Edinburgh; but my education, at the present day, would not be what it is--perfect, had I never had the honour of being _alumnus_ in an Irish seminary.

not any; not one

From this reading We continued at this place for some months, during which time the soldiers performed their duties, whatever they were; and I, having no duties to perform, was sent to school.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I had been to English schools, and to the celebrated one of Edinburgh; but my education, at the present day, would not be what it is--perfect, had I never had the honour of being _alumnus_ in an Irish seminary.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Protestant Young Gentlemen--The Greek Letters--Open Chimney--Murtagh--Paris and Salamanca--Nothing to do--To whit, to whoo!--The Pack of Cards--Before Christmas.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Protestant Young Gentlemen--The Greek Letters--Open Chimney--Murtagh--Paris and Salamanca--Nothing to do--To whit, to whoo!--The Pack of Cards--Before Christmas.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Captain," said our kind host, "you would, no doubt, wish that the young gentleman should enjoy every advantage which the town may afford towards helping him on in the path of genteel learning.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I had been to English schools, and to the celebrated one of Edinburgh; but my education, at the present day, would not be what it is--perfect, had I never had the honour of being _alumnus_ in an Irish seminary.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Protestant Young Gentlemen--The Greek Letters--Open Chimney--Murtagh--Paris and Salamanca--Nothing to do--To whit, to whoo!--The Pack of Cards--Before Christmas.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Captain," said our kind host, "you would, no doubt, wish that the young gentleman should enjoy every advantage which the town may afford towards helping him on in the path of genteel learning.

arrange in a container

From this reading Protestant Young Gentlemen--The Greek Letters--Open Chimney--Murtagh--Paris and Salamanca--Nothing to do--To whit, to whoo!--The Pack of Cards--Before Christmas.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading Protestant Young Gentlemen--The Greek Letters--Open Chimney--Murtagh--Paris and Salamanca--Nothing to do--To whit, to whoo!--The Pack of Cards--Before Christmas.

a course of conduct

From this reading "Captain," said our kind host, "you would, no doubt, wish that the young gentleman should enjoy every advantage which the town may afford towards helping him on in the path of genteel learning.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading I had been to English schools, and to the celebrated one of Edinburgh; but my education, at the present day, would not be what it is--perfect, had I never had the honour of being _alumnus_ in an Irish seminary.

carry out or perform an action

From this reading We continued at this place for some months, during which time the soldiers performed their duties, whatever they were; and I, having no duties to perform, was sent to school.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading We continued at this place for some months, during which time the soldiers performed their duties, whatever they were; and I, having no duties to perform, was sent to school.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading It's a great pity that he should waste his time in idleness--doing nothing else than what he says he has been doing for the last fortnight--fishing in the river for trouts which he never catches; and wandering up the glen in the mountain, in search of the hips that grow there.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading We continued at this place for some months, during which time the soldiers performed their duties, whatever they were; and I, having no duties to perform, was sent to school.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading I had been to English schools, and to the celebrated one of Edinburgh; but my education, at the present day, would not be what it is--perfect, had I never had the honour of being _alumnus_ in an Irish seminary.

an adherent of Protestantism

From this reading Protestant Young Gentlemen--The Greek Letters--Open Chimney--Murtagh--Paris and Salamanca--Nothing to do--To whit, to whoo!--The Pack of Cards--Before Christmas.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading It's a great pity that he should waste his time in idleness--doing nothing else than what he says he has been doing for the last fortnight--fishing in the river for trouts which he never catches; and wandering up the glen in the mountain, in search of the hips that grow there.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Captain," said our kind host, "you would, no doubt, wish that the young gentleman should enjoy every advantage which the town may afford towards helping him on in the path of genteel learning.

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From this reading Protestant Young Gentlemen--The Greek Letters--Open Chimney--Murtagh--Paris and Salamanca--Nothing to do--To whit, to whoo!--The Pack of Cards--Before Christmas.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading It's a great pity that he should waste his time in idleness--doing nothing else than what he says he has been doing for the last fortnight--fishing in the river for trouts which he never catches; and wandering up the glen in the mountain, in search of the hips that grow there.

an educational institution

From this reading We continued at this place for some months, during which time the soldiers performed their duties, whatever they were; and I, having no duties to perform, was sent to school.

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading I had been to English schools, and to the celebrated one of Edinburgh; but my education, at the present day, would not be what it is--perfect, had I never had the honour of being _alumnus_ in an Irish seminary.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading It's a great pity that he should waste his time in idleness--doing nothing else than what he says he has been doing for the last fortnight--fishing in the river for trouts which he never catches; and wandering up the glen in the mountain, in search of the hips that grow there.

a private place of education for the young

From this reading I had been to English schools, and to the celebrated one of Edinburgh; but my education, at the present day, would not be what it is--perfect, had I never had the honour of being _alumnus_ in an Irish seminary.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading We continued at this place for some months, during which time the soldiers performed their duties, whatever they were; and I, having no duties to perform, was sent to school.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "Captain," said our kind host, "you would, no doubt, wish that the young gentleman should enjoy every advantage which the town may afford towards helping him on in the path of genteel learning.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading We continued at this place for some months, during which time the soldiers performed their duties, whatever they were; and I, having no duties to perform, was sent to school.

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

From this reading We continued at this place for some months, during which time the soldiers performed their duties, whatever they were; and I, having no duties to perform, was sent to school.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It's a great pity that he should waste his time in idleness--doing nothing else than what he says he has been doing for the last fortnight--fishing in the river for trouts which he never catches; and wandering up the glen in the mountain, in search of the hips that grow there.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Captain," said our kind host, "you would, no doubt, wish that the young gentleman should enjoy every advantage which the town may afford towards helping him on in the path of genteel learning.

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

From this reading Protestant Young Gentlemen--The Greek Letters--Open Chimney--Murtagh--Paris and Salamanca--Nothing to do--To whit, to whoo!--The Pack of Cards--Before Christmas.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading We continued at this place for some months, during which time the soldiers performed their duties, whatever they were; and I, having no duties to perform, was sent to school.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It's a great pity that he should waste his time in idleness--doing nothing else than what he says he has been doing for the last fortnight--fishing in the river for trouts which he never catches; and wandering up the glen in the mountain, in search of the hips that grow there.

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

From this reading We continued at this place for some months, during which time the soldiers performed their duties, whatever they were; and I, having no duties to perform, was sent to school.

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

From this reading We continued at this place for some months, during which time the soldiers performed their duties, whatever they were; and I, having no duties to perform, was sent to school.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading We continued at this place for some months, during which time the soldiers performed their duties, whatever they were; and I, having no duties to perform, was sent to school.

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

From this reading Protestant Young Gentlemen--The Greek Letters--Open Chimney--Murtagh--Paris and Salamanca--Nothing to do--To whit, to whoo!--The Pack of Cards--Before Christmas.

in the direction of

From this reading "Captain," said our kind host, "you would, no doubt, wish that the young gentleman should enjoy every advantage which the town may afford towards helping him on in the path of genteel learning.

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

From this reading "Captain," said our kind host, "you would, no doubt, wish that the young gentleman should enjoy every advantage which the town may afford towards helping him on in the path of genteel learning.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It's a great pity that he should waste his time in idleness--doing nothing else than what he says he has been doing for the last fortnight--fishing in the river for trouts which he never catches; and wandering up the glen in the mountain, in search of the hips that grow there.

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

From this reading It's a great pity that he should waste his time in idleness--doing nothing else than what he says he has been doing for the last fortnight--fishing in the river for trouts which he never catches; and wandering up the glen in the mountain, in search of the hips that grow there.

migratory

From this reading It's a great pity that he should waste his time in idleness--doing nothing else than what he says he has been doing for the last fortnight--fishing in the river for trouts which he never catches; and wandering up the glen in the mountain, in search of the hips that grow there.

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

From this reading We continued at this place for some months, during which time the soldiers performed their duties, whatever they were; and I, having no duties to perform, was sent to school.

any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading It's a great pity that he should waste his time in idleness--doing nothing else than what he says he has been doing for the last fortnight--fishing in the river for trouts which he never catches; and wandering up the glen in the mountain, in search of the hips that grow there.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We continued at this place for some months, during which time the soldiers performed their duties, whatever they were; and I, having no duties to perform, was sent to school.

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

From this reading We continued at this place for some months, during which time the soldiers performed their duties, whatever they were; and I, having no duties to perform, was sent to school.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I had been to English schools, and to the celebrated one of Edinburgh; but my education, at the present day, would not be what it is--perfect, had I never had the honour of being _alumnus_ in an Irish seminary.

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

From this reading We continued at this place for some months, during which time the soldiers performed their duties, whatever they were; and I, having no duties to perform, was sent to school.

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

From this reading We continued at this place for some months, during which time the soldiers performed their duties, whatever they were; and I, having no duties to perform, was sent to school.

a tiny or scarcely detectable amount

From this reading Protestant Young Gentlemen--The Greek Letters--Open Chimney--Murtagh--Paris and Salamanca--Nothing to do--To whit, to whoo!--The Pack of Cards--Before Christmas.

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From this reading Protestant Young Gentlemen--The Greek Letters--Open Chimney--Murtagh--Paris and Salamanca--Nothing to do--To whit, to whoo!--The Pack of Cards--Before Christmas.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading "Captain," said our kind host, "you would, no doubt, wish that the young gentleman should enjoy every advantage which the town may afford towards helping him on in the path of genteel learning.

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

From this reading I had been to English schools, and to the celebrated one of Edinburgh; but my education, at the present day, would not be what it is--perfect, had I never had the honour of being _alumnus_ in an Irish seminary.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Captain," said our kind host, "you would, no doubt, wish that the young gentleman should enjoy every advantage which the town may afford towards helping him on in the path of genteel learning.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Protestant Young Gentlemen--The Greek Letters--Open Chimney--Murtagh--Paris and Salamanca--Nothing to do--To whit, to whoo!--The Pack of Cards--Before Christmas.