Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading The _Christian Examiner_, having got so far into the mess, and finding that a ready sale did in truth result from any special article as to the lion and the lamb, was indeed ready to go on with the libel.

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

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The _Christian Examiner_, having got so far into the mess, and finding that a ready sale did in truth result from any special article as to the lion and the lamb, was indeed ready to go on with the libel.

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading The _Christian Examiner_, having got so far into the mess, and finding that a ready sale did in truth result from any special article as to the lion and the lamb, was indeed ready to go on with the libel.

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

From this reading The _Christian Examiner_, having got so far into the mess, and finding that a ready sale did in truth result from any special article as to the lion and the lamb, was indeed ready to go on with the libel.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading He was willing enough to fight, but the weapons with which to do battle were wanting to him.

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

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Mr Maguire found some difficulty in carrying out his pledge.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading But Mr Maguire found some difficulty in carrying out his pledge.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading The _Christian Examiner_, having got so far into the mess, and finding that a ready sale did in truth result from any special article as to the lion and the lamb, was indeed ready to go on with the libel.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The _Christian Examiner_, having got so far into the mess, and finding that a ready sale did in truth result from any special article as to the lion and the lamb, was indeed ready to go on with the libel.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading But Mr Maguire found some difficulty in carrying out his pledge.

past form of “disgorge” — cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He was willing enough to fight, but the weapons with which to do battle were wanting to him.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading He was willing enough to fight, but the weapons with which to do battle were wanting to him.

someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications

From this reading The _Christian Examiner_, having got so far into the mess, and finding that a ready sale did in truth result from any special article as to the lion and the lamb, was indeed ready to go on with the libel.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The _Christian Examiner_, having got so far into the mess, and finding that a ready sale did in truth result from any special article as to the lion and the lamb, was indeed ready to go on with the libel.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading The _Christian Examiner_, having got so far into the mess, and finding that a ready sale did in truth result from any special article as to the lion and the lamb, was indeed ready to go on with the libel.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

set up or found

From this reading But Mr Maguire found some difficulty in carrying out his pledge.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The _Christian Examiner_, having got so far into the mess, and finding that a ready sale did in truth result from any special article as to the lion and the lamb, was indeed ready to go on with the libel.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The _Christian Examiner_, having got so far into the mess, and finding that a ready sale did in truth result from any special article as to the lion and the lamb, was indeed ready to go on with the libel.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The _Christian Examiner_, having got so far into the mess, and finding that a ready sale did in truth result from any special article as to the lion and the lamb, was indeed ready to go on with the libel.

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

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The _Christian Examiner_, having got so far into the mess, and finding that a ready sale did in truth result from any special article as to the lion and the lamb, was indeed ready to go on with the libel.

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

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

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

From this reading He was willing enough to fight, but the weapons with which to do battle were wanting to him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

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

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

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

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

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

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The _Christian Examiner_, having got so far into the mess, and finding that a ready sale did in truth result from any special article as to the lion and the lamb, was indeed ready to go on with the libel.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The _Christian Examiner_, having got so far into the mess, and finding that a ready sale did in truth result from any special article as to the lion and the lamb, was indeed ready to go on with the libel.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

young sheep

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person

From this reading The _Christian Examiner_, having got so far into the mess, and finding that a ready sale did in truth result from any special article as to the lion and the lamb, was indeed ready to go on with the libel.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

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

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading The _Christian Examiner_ probably had not much to lose.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

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

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

a state of confusion and disorderliness

From this reading The _Christian Examiner_, having got so far into the mess, and finding that a ready sale did in truth result from any special article as to the lion and the lamb, was indeed ready to go on with the libel.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The _Christian Examiner_ probably had not much to lose.

not any; not one

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The _Christian Examiner_ probably had not much to lose.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The _Christian Examiner_, having got so far into the mess, and finding that a ready sale did in truth result from any special article as to the lion and the lamb, was indeed ready to go on with the libel.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But Mr Maguire found some difficulty in carrying out his pledge.

plural of “pasture” — a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

promise solemnly and formally

From this reading But Mr Maguire found some difficulty in carrying out his pledge.

bound by or as if by an oath

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading The _Christian Examiner_ probably had not much to lose.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading The _Christian Examiner_, having got so far into the mess, and finding that a ready sale did in truth result from any special article as to the lion and the lamb, was indeed ready to go on with the libel.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The _Christian Examiner_, having got so far into the mess, and finding that a ready sale did in truth result from any special article as to the lion and the lamb, was indeed ready to go on with the libel.

a particular instance of selling

From this reading The _Christian Examiner_, having got so far into the mess, and finding that a ready sale did in truth result from any special article as to the lion and the lamb, was indeed ready to go on with the libel.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The _Christian Examiner_, having got so far into the mess, and finding that a ready sale did in truth result from any special article as to the lion and the lamb, was indeed ready to go on with the libel.

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

From this reading But Mr Maguire found some difficulty in carrying out his pledge.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading The _Christian Examiner_, having got so far into the mess, and finding that a ready sale did in truth result from any special article as to the lion and the lamb, was indeed ready to go on with the libel.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

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

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

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

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

up to a particular time

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

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

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading The _Christian Examiner_, having got so far into the mess, and finding that a ready sale did in truth result from any special article as to the lion and the lamb, was indeed ready to go on with the libel.

nonexistent

From this reading He was willing enough to fight, but the weapons with which to do battle were wanting to him.

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

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

a white person of Anglo-Saxon ancestry who belongs to a Protestant denomination

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading He was willing enough to fight, but the weapons with which to do battle were wanting to him.

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

From this reading He was willing enough to fight, but the weapons with which to do battle were wanting to him.

at the time that

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.

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

From this reading He was willing enough to fight, but the weapons with which to do battle were wanting to him.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading He was willing enough to fight, but the weapons with which to do battle were wanting to him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was willing enough to fight, but the weapons with which to do battle were wanting to him.

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

From this reading Showing How the Lion Was Stung by the Wasp It may be remembered that Mr Maguire, when he first made public that pretty story of the Lion and the Lamb, declared that he would give the lion no peace till that beast had disgorged his prey, and that he had pledged himself to continue the fight till he should have succeeded in bringing the lamb back to the pleasant pastures of Littlebath.