Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading "Partridge gave that credit to Mr Garrick which he had denied to Jones, and fell into so violent a trembling that his knees knocked against each other.

third-person singular of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading The chapter in which Fielding describes the behaviour of Partridge at the theatre affords so complete an illustration of our proposition, that we cannot refrain from quoting some parts of it.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading Jones asked him what was the matter, and whether he was afraid of the warrior upon the stage?--'O, la, sir,' said he, 'I perceive now it is what you told me.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading "Partridge gave that credit to Mr Garrick which he had denied to Jones, and fell into so violent a trembling that his knees knocked against each other.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

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

From this reading The chapter in which Fielding describes the behaviour of Partridge at the theatre affords so complete an illustration of our proposition, that we cannot refrain from quoting some parts of it.

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

From this reading "Partridge gave that credit to Mr Garrick which he had denied to Jones, and fell into so violent a trembling that his knees knocked against each other.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

any thing at all

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Jones asked him what was the matter, and whether he was afraid of the warrior upon the stage?--'O, la, sir,' said he, 'I perceive now it is what you told me.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The chapter in which Fielding describes the behaviour of Partridge at the theatre affords so complete an illustration of our proposition, that we cannot refrain from quoting some parts of it.

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

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances

From this reading The chapter in which Fielding describes the behaviour of Partridge at the theatre affords so complete an illustration of our proposition, that we cannot refrain from quoting some parts of it.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading "Little more worth remembering occurred during the play, at the end of which Jones asked him which of the players he liked best?

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

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From this reading The chapter in which Fielding describes the behaviour of Partridge at the theatre affords so complete an illustration of our proposition, that we cannot refrain from quoting some parts of it.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading The chapter in which Fielding describes the behaviour of Partridge at the theatre affords so complete an illustration of our proposition, that we cannot refrain from quoting some parts of it.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading The chapter in which Fielding describes the behaviour of Partridge at the theatre affords so complete an illustration of our proposition, that we cannot refrain from quoting some parts of it.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

a person who shows fear or timidity

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

approval

From this reading "Partridge gave that credit to Mr Garrick which he had denied to Jones, and fell into so violent a trembling that his knees knocked against each other.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading "Partridge gave that credit to Mr Garrick which he had denied to Jones, and fell into so violent a trembling that his knees knocked against each other.

third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of

From this reading The chapter in which Fielding describes the behaviour of Partridge at the theatre affords so complete an illustration of our proposition, that we cannot refrain from quoting some parts of it.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

an old form of “do”, used with “thou”

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading "Little more worth remembering occurred during the play, at the end of which Jones asked him which of the players he liked best?

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading "Partridge gave that credit to Mr Garrick which he had denied to Jones, and fell into so violent a trembling that his knees knocked against each other.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading "Little more worth remembering occurred during the play, at the end of which Jones asked him which of the players he liked best?

opinion or judgment

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading "Partridge gave that credit to Mr Garrick which he had denied to Jones, and fell into so violent a trembling that his knees knocked against each other.

(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field

From this reading The chapter in which Fielding describes the behaviour of Partridge at the theatre affords so complete an illustration of our proposition, that we cannot refrain from quoting some parts of it.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

made afraid

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The chapter in which Fielding describes the behaviour of Partridge at the theatre affords so complete an illustration of our proposition, that we cannot refrain from quoting some parts of it.

English actor and theater manager who was the foremost Shakespearean actor of his day (1717-1779)

From this reading "Partridge gave that credit to Mr Garrick which he had denied to Jones, and fell into so violent a trembling that his knees knocked against each other.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "Partridge gave that credit to Mr Garrick which he had denied to Jones, and fell into so violent a trembling that his knees knocked against each other.

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

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

From this reading "Partridge gave that credit to Mr Garrick which he had denied to Jones, and fell into so violent a trembling that his knees knocked against each other.

a community of people smaller than a village

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

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

From this reading "Partridge gave that credit to Mr Garrick which he had denied to Jones, and fell into so violent a trembling that his knees knocked against each other.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

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

From this reading Jones asked him what was the matter, and whether he was afraid of the warrior upon the stage?--'O, la, sir,' said he, 'I perceive now it is what you told me.

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

From this reading "Partridge gave that credit to Mr Garrick which he had denied to Jones, and fell into so violent a trembling that his knees knocked against each other.

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

From this reading Jones asked him what was the matter, and whether he was afraid of the warrior upon the stage?--'O, la, sir,' said he, 'I perceive now it is what you told me.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading The chapter in which Fielding describes the behaviour of Partridge at the theatre affords so complete an illustration of our proposition, that we cannot refrain from quoting some parts of it.

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

From this reading The chapter in which Fielding describes the behaviour of Partridge at the theatre affords so complete an illustration of our proposition, that we cannot refrain from quoting some parts of it.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "Partridge gave that credit to Mr Garrick which he had denied to Jones, and fell into so violent a trembling that his knees knocked against each other.

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

From this reading Jones asked him what was the matter, and whether he was afraid of the warrior upon the stage?--'O, la, sir,' said he, 'I perceive now it is what you told me.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The chapter in which Fielding describes the behaviour of Partridge at the theatre affords so complete an illustration of our proposition, that we cannot refrain from quoting some parts of it.

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading "Partridge gave that credit to Mr Garrick which he had denied to Jones, and fell into so violent a trembling that his knees knocked against each other.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading "Partridge gave that credit to Mr Garrick which he had denied to Jones, and fell into so violent a trembling that his knees knocked against each other.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading "Partridge gave that credit to Mr Garrick which he had denied to Jones, and fell into so violent a trembling that his knees knocked against each other.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading Jones asked him what was the matter, and whether he was afraid of the warrior upon the stage?--'O, la, sir,' said he, 'I perceive now it is what you told me.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading "Little more worth remembering occurred during the play, at the end of which Jones asked him which of the players he liked best?

in like or similar manner

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

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

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

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

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Jones asked him what was the matter, and whether he was afraid of the warrior upon the stage?--'O, la, sir,' said he, 'I perceive now it is what you told me.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

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

From this reading Jones asked him what was the matter, and whether he was afraid of the warrior upon the stage?--'O, la, sir,' said he, 'I perceive now it is what you told me.

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

From this reading "Little more worth remembering occurred during the play, at the end of which Jones asked him which of the players he liked best?

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Partridge gave that credit to Mr Garrick which he had denied to Jones, and fell into so violent a trembling that his knees knocked against each other.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

an old word for “no”

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

not any; not one

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Jones asked him what was the matter, and whether he was afraid of the warrior upon the stage?--'O, la, sir,' said he, 'I perceive now it is what you told me.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading Jones asked him what was the matter, and whether he was afraid of the warrior upon the stage?--'O, la, sir,' said he, 'I perceive now it is what you told me.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading "Little more worth remembering occurred during the play, at the end of which Jones asked him which of the players he liked best?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The chapter in which Fielding describes the behaviour of Partridge at the theatre affords so complete an illustration of our proposition, that we cannot refrain from quoting some parts of it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

and nothing more

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

To move from a closed position.

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "Partridge gave that credit to Mr Garrick which he had denied to Jones, and fell into so violent a trembling that his knees knocked against each other.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The chapter in which Fielding describes the behaviour of Partridge at the theatre affords so complete an illustration of our proposition, that we cannot refrain from quoting some parts of it.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

flesh of either quail or grouse

From this reading The chapter in which Fielding describes the behaviour of Partridge at the theatre affords so complete an illustration of our proposition, that we cannot refrain from quoting some parts of it.

the local environment

From this reading The chapter in which Fielding describes the behaviour of Partridge at the theatre affords so complete an illustration of our proposition, that we cannot refrain from quoting some parts of it.

plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

to become aware of through the senses

From this reading Jones asked him what was the matter, and whether he was afraid of the warrior upon the stage?--'O, la, sir,' said he, 'I perceive now it is what you told me.

a human being

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

participate in games or sport

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

From this reading "Little more worth remembering occurred during the play, at the end of which Jones asked him which of the players he liked best?

(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false

From this reading The chapter in which Fielding describes the behaviour of Partridge at the theatre affords so complete an illustration of our proposition, that we cannot refrain from quoting some parts of it.

-ing form of “quote” — repeat a passage from

From this reading The chapter in which Fielding describes the behaviour of Partridge at the theatre affords so complete an illustration of our proposition, that we cannot refrain from quoting some parts of it.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

resist doing something

From this reading The chapter in which Fielding describes the behaviour of Partridge at the theatre affords so complete an illustration of our proposition, that we cannot refrain from quoting some parts of it.

the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered

From this reading "Little more worth remembering occurred during the play, at the end of which Jones asked him which of the players he liked best?

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Jones asked him what was the matter, and whether he was afraid of the warrior upon the stage?--'O, la, sir,' said he, 'I perceive now it is what you told me.

Identical; not different.

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

cut with a saw

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

term of address for a man

From this reading Jones asked him what was the matter, and whether he was afraid of the warrior upon the stage?--'O, la, sir,' said he, 'I perceive now it is what you told me.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The chapter in which Fielding describes the behaviour of Partridge at the theatre affords so complete an illustration of our proposition, that we cannot refrain from quoting some parts of it.

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

From this reading The chapter in which Fielding describes the behaviour of Partridge at the theatre affords so complete an illustration of our proposition, that we cannot refrain from quoting some parts of it.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading Jones asked him what was the matter, and whether he was afraid of the warrior upon the stage?--'O, la, sir,' said he, 'I perceive now it is what you told me.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

coming after or following

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

carry out

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The chapter in which Fielding describes the behaviour of Partridge at the theatre affords so complete an illustration of our proposition, that we cannot refrain from quoting some parts of it.

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

From this reading The chapter in which Fielding describes the behaviour of Partridge at the theatre affords so complete an illustration of our proposition, that we cannot refrain from quoting some parts of it.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading The chapter in which Fielding describes the behaviour of Partridge at the theatre affords so complete an illustration of our proposition, that we cannot refrain from quoting some parts of it.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

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From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

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

From this reading "Partridge gave that credit to Mr Garrick which he had denied to Jones, and fell into so violent a trembling that his knees knocked against each other.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Jones asked him what was the matter, and whether he was afraid of the warrior upon the stage?--'O, la, sir,' said he, 'I perceive now it is what you told me.

a shaky motion

From this reading "Partridge gave that credit to Mr Garrick which he had denied to Jones, and fell into so violent a trembling that his knees knocked against each other.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Jones asked him what was the matter, and whether he was afraid of the warrior upon the stage?--'O, la, sir,' said he, 'I perceive now it is what you told me.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading "Partridge gave that credit to Mr Garrick which he had denied to Jones, and fell into so violent a trembling that his knees knocked against each other.

someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading Jones asked him what was the matter, and whether he was afraid of the warrior upon the stage?--'O, la, sir,' said he, 'I perceive now it is what you told me.

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

From this reading Jones asked him what was the matter, and whether he was afraid of the warrior upon the stage?--'O, la, sir,' said he, 'I perceive now it is what you told me.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The chapter in which Fielding describes the behaviour of Partridge at the theatre affords so complete an illustration of our proposition, that we cannot refrain from quoting some parts of it.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Jones asked him what was the matter, and whether he was afraid of the warrior upon the stage?--'O, la, sir,' said he, 'I perceive now it is what you told me.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Jones asked him what was the matter, and whether he was afraid of the warrior upon the stage?--'O, la, sir,' said he, 'I perceive now it is what you told me.

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

From this reading The chapter in which Fielding describes the behaviour of Partridge at the theatre affords so complete an illustration of our proposition, that we cannot refrain from quoting some parts of it.

which person or people

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

in the company of; together with

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading "Little more worth remembering occurred during the play, at the end of which Jones asked him which of the players he liked best?

but in spite of that

From this reading I am not afraid of anything, for I know it is but a play; and if it was really a ghost, it could do one no harm at such a distance and in so much company; and yet, if I was frightened, I am not the only person.'--'Why, who,' cries Jones, 'dost thou take to be such a coward here besides thyself?'--'Nay, you may call me a coward if you will; but if that little man there upon the stage is not frightened, I never saw any man frightened in my life'...He sat with his eyes fixed partly on the ghost and partly on Hamlet, and with his mouth open; the same passions which succeeded each other in Hamlet, succeeding likewise in him...

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Jones asked him what was the matter, and whether he was afraid of the warrior upon the stage?--'O, la, sir,' said he, 'I perceive now it is what you told me.