Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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From this reading "Cheltenham, September 10.

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From this reading 1812.

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

From this reading "My dear Lord, "The lines which I sketched off on your hint are still, or rather _were_, in an unfinished state, for I have just committed them to a flame more decisive than that of Drury.

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

From this reading Under all the circumstances, I should hardly wish a contest with Philo-drama--Philo-Drury--Asbestos, H * *, and all the anonymes and synonymes of Committee candidates.

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

From this reading "My dear Lord, "The lines which I sketched off on your hint are still, or rather _were_, in an unfinished state, for I have just committed them to a flame more decisive than that of Drury.

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

From this reading Under all the circumstances, I should hardly wish a contest with Philo-drama--Philo-Drury--Asbestos, H * *, and all the anonymes and synonymes of Committee candidates.

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From this reading Under all the circumstances, I should hardly wish a contest with Philo-drama--Philo-Drury--Asbestos, H * *, and all the anonymes and synonymes of Committee candidates.

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

From this reading "My dear Lord, "The lines which I sketched off on your hint are still, or rather _were_, in an unfinished state, for I have just committed them to a flame more decisive than that of Drury.

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

From this reading Seriously, I think you have a chance of something much better; for prologuising is not my forte, and, at all events, either my pride or my modesty won't let me incur the hazard of having my rhymes buried in next month's Magazine, under 'Essays on the Murder of Mr. Perceval,' and 'Cures for the Bite of a Mad Dog,' as poor Goldsmith complained of the fate of far superior performances.

a fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer

From this reading Under all the circumstances, I should hardly wish a contest with Philo-drama--Philo-Drury--Asbestos, H * *, and all the anonymes and synonymes of Committee candidates.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Seriously, I think you have a chance of something much better; for prologuising is not my forte, and, at all events, either my pride or my modesty won't let me incur the hazard of having my rhymes buried in next month's Magazine, under 'Essays on the Murder of Mr. Perceval,' and 'Cures for the Bite of a Mad Dog,' as poor Goldsmith complained of the fate of far superior performances.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Seriously, I think you have a chance of something much better; for prologuising is not my forte, and, at all events, either my pride or my modesty won't let me incur the hazard of having my rhymes buried in next month's Magazine, under 'Essays on the Murder of Mr. Perceval,' and 'Cures for the Bite of a Mad Dog,' as poor Goldsmith complained of the fate of far superior performances.

to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws

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placed in a grave

From this reading Seriously, I think you have a chance of something much better; for prologuising is not my forte, and, at all events, either my pride or my modesty won't let me incur the hazard of having my rhymes buried in next month's Magazine, under 'Essays on the Murder of Mr. Perceval,' and 'Cures for the Bite of a Mad Dog,' as poor Goldsmith complained of the fate of far superior performances.

plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office

From this reading Under all the circumstances, I should hardly wish a contest with Philo-drama--Philo-Drury--Asbestos, H * *, and all the anonymes and synonymes of Committee candidates.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Seriously, I think you have a chance of something much better; for prologuising is not my forte, and, at all events, either my pride or my modesty won't let me incur the hazard of having my rhymes buried in next month's Magazine, under 'Essays on the Murder of Mr. Perceval,' and 'Cures for the Bite of a Mad Dog,' as poor Goldsmith complained of the fate of far superior performances.

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From this reading "Cheltenham, September 10.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Under all the circumstances, I should hardly wish a contest with Philo-drama--Philo-Drury--Asbestos, H * *, and all the anonymes and synonymes of Committee candidates.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading "My dear Lord, "The lines which I sketched off on your hint are still, or rather _were_, in an unfinished state, for I have just committed them to a flame more decisive than that of Drury.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading Under all the circumstances, I should hardly wish a contest with Philo-drama--Philo-Drury--Asbestos, H * *, and all the anonymes and synonymes of Committee candidates.

past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading Seriously, I think you have a chance of something much better; for prologuising is not my forte, and, at all events, either my pride or my modesty won't let me incur the hazard of having my rhymes buried in next month's Magazine, under 'Essays on the Murder of Mr. Perceval,' and 'Cures for the Bite of a Mad Dog,' as poor Goldsmith complained of the fate of far superior performances.

an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

From this reading Under all the circumstances, I should hardly wish a contest with Philo-drama--Philo-Drury--Asbestos, H * *, and all the anonymes and synonymes of Committee candidates.

plural of “cure” — a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain

From this reading Seriously, I think you have a chance of something much better; for prologuising is not my forte, and, at all events, either my pride or my modesty won't let me incur the hazard of having my rhymes buried in next month's Magazine, under 'Essays on the Murder of Mr. Perceval,' and 'Cures for the Bite of a Mad Dog,' as poor Goldsmith complained of the fate of far superior performances.

dearly loved

From this reading "My dear Lord, "The lines which I sketched off on your hint are still, or rather _were_, in an unfinished state, for I have just committed them to a flame more decisive than that of Drury.

determining or having the power to determine an outcome

From this reading "My dear Lord, "The lines which I sketched off on your hint are still, or rather _were_, in an unfinished state, for I have just committed them to a flame more decisive than that of Drury.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Seriously, I think you have a chance of something much better; for prologuising is not my forte, and, at all events, either my pride or my modesty won't let me incur the hazard of having my rhymes buried in next month's Magazine, under 'Essays on the Murder of Mr. Perceval,' and 'Cures for the Bite of a Mad Dog,' as poor Goldsmith complained of the fate of far superior performances.

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From this reading "My dear Lord, "The lines which I sketched off on your hint are still, or rather _were_, in an unfinished state, for I have just committed them to a flame more decisive than that of Drury.

one or the other of two

From this reading Seriously, I think you have a chance of something much better; for prologuising is not my forte, and, at all events, either my pride or my modesty won't let me incur the hazard of having my rhymes buried in next month's Magazine, under 'Essays on the Murder of Mr. Perceval,' and 'Cures for the Bite of a Mad Dog,' as poor Goldsmith complained of the fate of far superior performances.

plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition

From this reading Seriously, I think you have a chance of something much better; for prologuising is not my forte, and, at all events, either my pride or my modesty won't let me incur the hazard of having my rhymes buried in next month's Magazine, under 'Essays on the Murder of Mr. Perceval,' and 'Cures for the Bite of a Mad Dog,' as poor Goldsmith complained of the fate of far superior performances.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Seriously, I think you have a chance of something much better; for prologuising is not my forte, and, at all events, either my pride or my modesty won't let me incur the hazard of having my rhymes buried in next month's Magazine, under 'Essays on the Murder of Mr. Perceval,' and 'Cures for the Bite of a Mad Dog,' as poor Goldsmith complained of the fate of far superior performances.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Seriously, I think you have a chance of something much better; for prologuising is not my forte, and, at all events, either my pride or my modesty won't let me incur the hazard of having my rhymes buried in next month's Magazine, under 'Essays on the Murder of Mr. Perceval,' and 'Cures for the Bite of a Mad Dog,' as poor Goldsmith complained of the fate of far superior performances.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Seriously, I think you have a chance of something much better; for prologuising is not my forte, and, at all events, either my pride or my modesty won't let me incur the hazard of having my rhymes buried in next month's Magazine, under 'Essays on the Murder of Mr. Perceval,' and 'Cures for the Bite of a Mad Dog,' as poor Goldsmith complained of the fate of far superior performances.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading "My dear Lord, "The lines which I sketched off on your hint are still, or rather _were_, in an unfinished state, for I have just committed them to a flame more decisive than that of Drury.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "My dear Lord, "The lines which I sketched off on your hint are still, or rather _were_, in an unfinished state, for I have just committed them to a flame more decisive than that of Drury.

an asset of special worth or utility

From this reading Seriously, I think you have a chance of something much better; for prologuising is not my forte, and, at all events, either my pride or my modesty won't let me incur the hazard of having my rhymes buried in next month's Magazine, under 'Essays on the Murder of Mr. Perceval,' and 'Cures for the Bite of a Mad Dog,' as poor Goldsmith complained of the fate of far superior performances.

an artisan who makes jewelry and other objects out of gold

From this reading Seriously, I think you have a chance of something much better; for prologuising is not my forte, and, at all events, either my pride or my modesty won't let me incur the hazard of having my rhymes buried in next month's Magazine, under 'Essays on the Murder of Mr. Perceval,' and 'Cures for the Bite of a Mad Dog,' as poor Goldsmith complained of the fate of far superior performances.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading Under all the circumstances, I should hardly wish a contest with Philo-drama--Philo-Drury--Asbestos, H * *, and all the anonymes and synonymes of Committee candidates.

only a very short time before

From this reading Under all the circumstances, I should hardly wish a contest with Philo-drama--Philo-Drury--Asbestos, H * *, and all the anonymes and synonymes of Committee candidates.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "My dear Lord, "The lines which I sketched off on your hint are still, or rather _were_, in an unfinished state, for I have just committed them to a flame more decisive than that of Drury.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Seriously, I think you have a chance of something much better; for prologuising is not my forte, and, at all events, either my pride or my modesty won't let me incur the hazard of having my rhymes buried in next month's Magazine, under 'Essays on the Murder of Mr. Perceval,' and 'Cures for the Bite of a Mad Dog,' as poor Goldsmith complained of the fate of far superior performances.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Seriously, I think you have a chance of something much better; for prologuising is not my forte, and, at all events, either my pride or my modesty won't let me incur the hazard of having my rhymes buried in next month's Magazine, under 'Essays on the Murder of Mr. Perceval,' and 'Cures for the Bite of a Mad Dog,' as poor Goldsmith complained of the fate of far superior performances.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading "My dear Lord, "The lines which I sketched off on your hint are still, or rather _were_, in an unfinished state, for I have just committed them to a flame more decisive than that of Drury.

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

From this reading "My dear Lord, "The lines which I sketched off on your hint are still, or rather _were_, in an unfinished state, for I have just committed them to a flame more decisive than that of Drury.

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

From this reading "My dear Lord, "The lines which I sketched off on your hint are still, or rather _were_, in an unfinished state, for I have just committed them to a flame more decisive than that of Drury.

make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to

From this reading Seriously, I think you have a chance of something much better; for prologuising is not my forte, and, at all events, either my pride or my modesty won't let me incur the hazard of having my rhymes buried in next month's Magazine, under 'Essays on the Murder of Mr. Perceval,' and 'Cures for the Bite of a Mad Dog,' as poor Goldsmith complained of the fate of far superior performances.

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

From this reading Seriously, I think you have a chance of something much better; for prologuising is not my forte, and, at all events, either my pride or my modesty won't let me incur the hazard of having my rhymes buried in next month's Magazine, under 'Essays on the Murder of Mr. Perceval,' and 'Cures for the Bite of a Mad Dog,' as poor Goldsmith complained of the fate of far superior performances.

and nothing more

From this reading "My dear Lord, "The lines which I sketched off on your hint are still, or rather _were_, in an unfinished state, for I have just committed them to a flame more decisive than that of Drury.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Seriously, I think you have a chance of something much better; for prologuising is not my forte, and, at all events, either my pride or my modesty won't let me incur the hazard of having my rhymes buried in next month's Magazine, under 'Essays on the Murder of Mr. Perceval,' and 'Cures for the Bite of a Mad Dog,' as poor Goldsmith complained of the fate of far superior performances.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading "My dear Lord, "The lines which I sketched off on your hint are still, or rather _were_, in an unfinished state, for I have just committed them to a flame more decisive than that of Drury.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading "My dear Lord, "The lines which I sketched off on your hint are still, or rather _were_, in an unfinished state, for I have just committed them to a flame more decisive than that of Drury.

roused to anger

From this reading Seriously, I think you have a chance of something much better; for prologuising is not my forte, and, at all events, either my pride or my modesty won't let me incur the hazard of having my rhymes buried in next month's Magazine, under 'Essays on the Murder of Mr. Perceval,' and 'Cures for the Bite of a Mad Dog,' as poor Goldsmith complained of the fate of far superior performances.

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading Seriously, I think you have a chance of something much better; for prologuising is not my forte, and, at all events, either my pride or my modesty won't let me incur the hazard of having my rhymes buried in next month's Magazine, under 'Essays on the Murder of Mr. Perceval,' and 'Cures for the Bite of a Mad Dog,' as poor Goldsmith complained of the fate of far superior performances.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Seriously, I think you have a chance of something much better; for prologuising is not my forte, and, at all events, either my pride or my modesty won't let me incur the hazard of having my rhymes buried in next month's Magazine, under 'Essays on the Murder of Mr. Perceval,' and 'Cures for the Bite of a Mad Dog,' as poor Goldsmith complained of the fate of far superior performances.

freedom from vanity or conceit

From this reading Seriously, I think you have a chance of something much better; for prologuising is not my forte, and, at all events, either my pride or my modesty won't let me incur the hazard of having my rhymes buried in next month's Magazine, under 'Essays on the Murder of Mr. Perceval,' and 'Cures for the Bite of a Mad Dog,' as poor Goldsmith complained of the fate of far superior performances.

possessive form of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

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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 "My dear Lord, "The lines which I sketched off on your hint are still, or rather _were_, in an unfinished state, for I have just committed them to a flame more decisive than that of Drury.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Seriously, I think you have a chance of something much better; for prologuising is not my forte, and, at all events, either my pride or my modesty won't let me incur the hazard of having my rhymes buried in next month's Magazine, under 'Essays on the Murder of Mr. Perceval,' and 'Cures for the Bite of a Mad Dog,' as poor Goldsmith complained of the fate of far superior performances.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Seriously, I think you have a chance of something much better; for prologuising is not my forte, and, at all events, either my pride or my modesty won't let me incur the hazard of having my rhymes buried in next month's Magazine, under 'Essays on the Murder of Mr. Perceval,' and 'Cures for the Bite of a Mad Dog,' as poor Goldsmith complained of the fate of far superior performances.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading Seriously, I think you have a chance of something much better; for prologuising is not my forte, and, at all events, either my pride or my modesty won't let me incur the hazard of having my rhymes buried in next month's Magazine, under 'Essays on the Murder of Mr. Perceval,' and 'Cures for the Bite of a Mad Dog,' as poor Goldsmith complained of the fate of far superior performances.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "My dear Lord, "The lines which I sketched off on your hint are still, or rather _were_, in an unfinished state, for I have just committed them to a flame more decisive than that of Drury.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Seriously, I think you have a chance of something much better; for prologuising is not my forte, and, at all events, either my pride or my modesty won't let me incur the hazard of having my rhymes buried in next month's Magazine, under 'Essays on the Murder of Mr. Perceval,' and 'Cures for the Bite of a Mad Dog,' as poor Goldsmith complained of the fate of far superior performances.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Seriously, I think you have a chance of something much better; for prologuising is not my forte, and, at all events, either my pride or my modesty won't let me incur the hazard of having my rhymes buried in next month's Magazine, under 'Essays on the Murder of Mr. Perceval,' and 'Cures for the Bite of a Mad Dog,' as poor Goldsmith complained of the fate of far superior performances.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "My dear Lord, "The lines which I sketched off on your hint are still, or rather _were_, in an unfinished state, for I have just committed them to a flame more decisive than that of Drury.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "My dear Lord, "The lines which I sketched off on your hint are still, or rather _were_, in an unfinished state, for I have just committed them to a flame more decisive than that of Drury.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "My dear Lord, "The lines which I sketched off on your hint are still, or rather _were_, in an unfinished state, for I have just committed them to a flame more decisive than that of Drury.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "My dear Lord, "The lines which I sketched off on your hint are still, or rather _were_, in an unfinished state, for I have just committed them to a flame more decisive than that of Drury.

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From this reading Seriously, I think you have a chance of something much better; for prologuising is not my forte, and, at all events, either my pride or my modesty won't let me incur the hazard of having my rhymes buried in next month's Magazine, under 'Essays on the Murder of Mr. Perceval,' and 'Cures for the Bite of a Mad Dog,' as poor Goldsmith complained of the fate of far superior performances.

plural of “performance” — a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading Seriously, I think you have a chance of something much better; for prologuising is not my forte, and, at all events, either my pride or my modesty won't let me incur the hazard of having my rhymes buried in next month's Magazine, under 'Essays on the Murder of Mr. Perceval,' and 'Cures for the Bite of a Mad Dog,' as poor Goldsmith complained of the fate of far superior performances.

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From this reading Under all the circumstances, I should hardly wish a contest with Philo-drama--Philo-Drury--Asbestos, H * *, and all the anonymes and synonymes of Committee candidates.

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From this reading Under all the circumstances, I should hardly wish a contest with Philo-drama--Philo-Drury--Asbestos, H * *, and all the anonymes and synonymes of Committee candidates.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Seriously, I think you have a chance of something much better; for prologuising is not my forte, and, at all events, either my pride or my modesty won't let me incur the hazard of having my rhymes buried in next month's Magazine, under 'Essays on the Murder of Mr. Perceval,' and 'Cures for the Bite of a Mad Dog,' as poor Goldsmith complained of the fate of far superior performances.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading Seriously, I think you have a chance of something much better; for prologuising is not my forte, and, at all events, either my pride or my modesty won't let me incur the hazard of having my rhymes buried in next month's Magazine, under 'Essays on the Murder of Mr. Perceval,' and 'Cures for the Bite of a Mad Dog,' as poor Goldsmith complained of the fate of far superior performances.

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From this reading Seriously, I think you have a chance of something much better; for prologuising is not my forte, and, at all events, either my pride or my modesty won't let me incur the hazard of having my rhymes buried in next month's Magazine, under 'Essays on the Murder of Mr. Perceval,' and 'Cures for the Bite of a Mad Dog,' as poor Goldsmith complained of the fate of far superior performances.

on the contrary

From this reading "My dear Lord, "The lines which I sketched off on your hint are still, or rather _were_, in an unfinished state, for I have just committed them to a flame more decisive than that of Drury.

plural of “rhyme” — correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)

From this reading Seriously, I think you have a chance of something much better; for prologuising is not my forte, and, at all events, either my pride or my modesty won't let me incur the hazard of having my rhymes buried in next month's Magazine, under 'Essays on the Murder of Mr. Perceval,' and 'Cures for the Bite of a Mad Dog,' as poor Goldsmith complained of the fate of far superior performances.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading "Cheltenham, September 10.

in a serious manner

From this reading Seriously, I think you have a chance of something much better; for prologuising is not my forte, and, at all events, either my pride or my modesty won't let me incur the hazard of having my rhymes buried in next month's Magazine, under 'Essays on the Murder of Mr. Perceval,' and 'Cures for the Bite of a Mad Dog,' as poor Goldsmith complained of the fate of far superior performances.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Under all the circumstances, I should hardly wish a contest with Philo-drama--Philo-Drury--Asbestos, H * *, and all the anonymes and synonymes of Committee candidates.

past form of “sketch” — make a sketch of

From this reading "My dear Lord, "The lines which I sketched off on your hint are still, or rather _were_, in an unfinished state, for I have just committed them to a flame more decisive than that of Drury.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Seriously, I think you have a chance of something much better; for prologuising is not my forte, and, at all events, either my pride or my modesty won't let me incur the hazard of having my rhymes buried in next month's Magazine, under 'Essays on the Murder of Mr. Perceval,' and 'Cures for the Bite of a Mad Dog,' as poor Goldsmith complained of the fate of far superior performances.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading "My dear Lord, "The lines which I sketched off on your hint are still, or rather _were_, in an unfinished state, for I have just committed them to a flame more decisive than that of Drury.

not in physical motion

From this reading "My dear Lord, "The lines which I sketched off on your hint are still, or rather _were_, in an unfinished state, for I have just committed them to a flame more decisive than that of Drury.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading Seriously, I think you have a chance of something much better; for prologuising is not my forte, and, at all events, either my pride or my modesty won't let me incur the hazard of having my rhymes buried in next month's Magazine, under 'Essays on the Murder of Mr. Perceval,' and 'Cures for the Bite of a Mad Dog,' as poor Goldsmith complained of the fate of far superior performances.

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From this reading Under all the circumstances, I should hardly wish a contest with Philo-drama--Philo-Drury--Asbestos, H * *, and all the anonymes and synonymes of Committee candidates.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "My dear Lord, "The lines which I sketched off on your hint are still, or rather _were_, in an unfinished state, for I have just committed them to a flame more decisive than that of Drury.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "My dear Lord, "The lines which I sketched off on your hint are still, or rather _were_, in an unfinished state, for I have just committed them to a flame more decisive than that of Drury.

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

From this reading "My dear Lord, "The lines which I sketched off on your hint are still, or rather _were_, in an unfinished state, for I have just committed them to a flame more decisive than that of Drury.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "My dear Lord, "The lines which I sketched off on your hint are still, or rather _were_, in an unfinished state, for I have just committed them to a flame more decisive than that of Drury.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Seriously, I think you have a chance of something much better; for prologuising is not my forte, and, at all events, either my pride or my modesty won't let me incur the hazard of having my rhymes buried in next month's Magazine, under 'Essays on the Murder of Mr. Perceval,' and 'Cures for the Bite of a Mad Dog,' as poor Goldsmith complained of the fate of far superior performances.

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

From this reading "My dear Lord, "The lines which I sketched off on your hint are still, or rather _were_, in an unfinished state, for I have just committed them to a flame more decisive than that of Drury.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Under all the circumstances, I should hardly wish a contest with Philo-drama--Philo-Drury--Asbestos, H * *, and all the anonymes and synonymes of Committee candidates.

not brought to the desired final state

From this reading "My dear Lord, "The lines which I sketched off on your hint are still, or rather _were_, in an unfinished state, for I have just committed them to a flame more decisive than that of Drury.

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

From this reading "My dear Lord, "The lines which I sketched off on your hint are still, or rather _were_, in an unfinished state, for I have just committed them to a flame more decisive than that of Drury.

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

From this reading "My dear Lord, "The lines which I sketched off on your hint are still, or rather _were_, in an unfinished state, for I have just committed them to a flame more decisive than that of Drury.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Under all the circumstances, I should hardly wish a contest with Philo-drama--Philo-Drury--Asbestos, H * *, and all the anonymes and synonymes of Committee candidates.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Under all the circumstances, I should hardly wish a contest with Philo-drama--Philo-Drury--Asbestos, H * *, and all the anonymes and synonymes of Committee candidates.

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From this reading Seriously, I think you have a chance of something much better; for prologuising is not my forte, and, at all events, either my pride or my modesty won't let me incur the hazard of having my rhymes buried in next month's Magazine, under 'Essays on the Murder of Mr. Perceval,' and 'Cures for the Bite of a Mad Dog,' as poor Goldsmith complained of the fate of far superior performances.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Seriously, I think you have a chance of something much better; for prologuising is not my forte, and, at all events, either my pride or my modesty won't let me incur the hazard of having my rhymes buried in next month's Magazine, under 'Essays on the Murder of Mr. Perceval,' and 'Cures for the Bite of a Mad Dog,' as poor Goldsmith complained of the fate of far superior performances.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "My dear Lord, "The lines which I sketched off on your hint are still, or rather _were_, in an unfinished state, for I have just committed them to a flame more decisive than that of Drury.