Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading Each of his remarks outdoes the last in brilliancy of conception, whilst all tend in one direction, and show a laudable desire to touch on open wounds.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading Even the presence of his chosen intimate, the lawyer, who remains to dinner and an uncomfortable evening afterward, has not the power to stop him, though Mr. Buscarlet does all in his knowledge to conciliate him, and fags on wearily through his gossiping conversations with an ardor and such an amount of staying power as raises admiration even in the breast of Marcia.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Even the presence of his chosen intimate, the lawyer, who remains to dinner and an uncomfortable evening afterward, has not the power to stop him, though Mr. Buscarlet does all in his knowledge to conciliate him, and fags on wearily through his gossiping conversations with an ardor and such an amount of staying power as raises admiration even in the breast of Marcia.

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

From this reading Each of his remarks outdoes the last in brilliancy of conception, whilst all tend in one direction, and show a laudable desire to touch on open wounds.

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From this reading --_Courtship of Miles Standish._ Whether it is because of Marcia's demeanor toward Mr. Buscarlet, or the unusual excellence of the weather, no one can tell, but to-night Mr. Amherst is in one of his choicest moods.

a quantity of money

From this reading Even the presence of his chosen intimate, the lawyer, who remains to dinner and an uncomfortable evening afterward, has not the power to stop him, though Mr. Buscarlet does all in his knowledge to conciliate him, and fags on wearily through his gossiping conversations with an ardor and such an amount of staying power as raises admiration even in the breast of Marcia.

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

From this reading Even the presence of his chosen intimate, the lawyer, who remains to dinner and an uncomfortable evening afterward, has not the power to stop him, though Mr. Buscarlet does all in his knowledge to conciliate him, and fags on wearily through his gossiping conversations with an ardor and such an amount of staying power as raises admiration even in the breast of Marcia.

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

From this reading "These violet delights have violet ends, And in their triumph die, like fire and powder."

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading Even the presence of his chosen intimate, the lawyer, who remains to dinner and an uncomfortable evening afterward, has not the power to stop him, though Mr. Buscarlet does all in his knowledge to conciliate him, and fags on wearily through his gossiping conversations with an ardor and such an amount of staying power as raises admiration even in the breast of Marcia.

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

From this reading Even the presence of his chosen intimate, the lawyer, who remains to dinner and an uncomfortable evening afterward, has not the power to stop him, though Mr. Buscarlet does all in his knowledge to conciliate him, and fags on wearily through his gossiping conversations with an ardor and such an amount of staying power as raises admiration even in the breast of Marcia.

for the reason that

From this reading --_Courtship of Miles Standish._ Whether it is because of Marcia's demeanor toward Mr. Buscarlet, or the unusual excellence of the weather, no one can tell, but to-night Mr. Amherst is in one of his choicest moods.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading Even the presence of his chosen intimate, the lawyer, who remains to dinner and an uncomfortable evening afterward, has not the power to stop him, though Mr. Buscarlet does all in his knowledge to conciliate him, and fags on wearily through his gossiping conversations with an ardor and such an amount of staying power as raises admiration even in the breast of Marcia.

a quality that outshines the usual

From this reading Each of his remarks outdoes the last in brilliancy of conception, whilst all tend in one direction, and show a laudable desire to touch on open wounds.

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

From this reading --_Courtship of Miles Standish._ Whether it is because of Marcia's demeanor toward Mr. Buscarlet, or the unusual excellence of the weather, no one can tell, but to-night Mr. Amherst is in one of his choicest moods.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading --_Courtship of Miles Standish._ Whether it is because of Marcia's demeanor toward Mr. Buscarlet, or the unusual excellence of the weather, no one can tell, but to-night Mr. Amherst is in one of his choicest moods.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading --_Courtship of Miles Standish._ Whether it is because of Marcia's demeanor toward Mr. Buscarlet, or the unusual excellence of the weather, no one can tell, but to-night Mr. Amherst is in one of his choicest moods.

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

From this reading --_Romeo and Juliet._ "That is the way with you men; you don't understand us,--you _cannot_."

superlative of “choice” — of superior grade

From this reading --_Courtship of Miles Standish._ Whether it is because of Marcia's demeanor toward Mr. Buscarlet, or the unusual excellence of the weather, no one can tell, but to-night Mr. Amherst is in one of his choicest moods.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading Even the presence of his chosen intimate, the lawyer, who remains to dinner and an uncomfortable evening afterward, has not the power to stop him, though Mr. Buscarlet does all in his knowledge to conciliate him, and fags on wearily through his gossiping conversations with an ardor and such an amount of staying power as raises admiration even in the breast of Marcia.

an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances

From this reading Each of his remarks outdoes the last in brilliancy of conception, whilst all tend in one direction, and show a laudable desire to touch on open wounds.

cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

From this reading Even the presence of his chosen intimate, the lawyer, who remains to dinner and an uncomfortable evening afterward, has not the power to stop him, though Mr. Buscarlet does all in his knowledge to conciliate him, and fags on wearily through his gossiping conversations with an ardor and such an amount of staying power as raises admiration even in the breast of Marcia.

plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Even the presence of his chosen intimate, the lawyer, who remains to dinner and an uncomfortable evening afterward, has not the power to stop him, though Mr. Buscarlet does all in his knowledge to conciliate him, and fags on wearily through his gossiping conversations with an ardor and such an amount of staying power as raises admiration even in the breast of Marcia.

a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)

From this reading --_Courtship of Miles Standish._ Whether it is because of Marcia's demeanor toward Mr. Buscarlet, or the unusual excellence of the weather, no one can tell, but to-night Mr. Amherst is in one of his choicest moods.

plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction

From this reading "These violet delights have violet ends, And in their triumph die, like fire and powder."

(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

From this reading --_Courtship of Miles Standish._ Whether it is because of Marcia's demeanor toward Mr. Buscarlet, or the unusual excellence of the weather, no one can tell, but to-night Mr. Amherst is in one of his choicest moods.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Each of his remarks outdoes the last in brilliancy of conception, whilst all tend in one direction, and show a laudable desire to touch on open wounds.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading "These violet delights have violet ends, And in their triumph die, like fire and powder."

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Even the presence of his chosen intimate, the lawyer, who remains to dinner and an uncomfortable evening afterward, has not the power to stop him, though Mr. Buscarlet does all in his knowledge to conciliate him, and fags on wearily through his gossiping conversations with an ardor and such an amount of staying power as raises admiration even in the breast of Marcia.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Each of his remarks outdoes the last in brilliancy of conception, whilst all tend in one direction, and show a laudable desire to touch on open wounds.

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

From this reading Even the presence of his chosen intimate, the lawyer, who remains to dinner and an uncomfortable evening afterward, has not the power to stop him, though Mr. Buscarlet does all in his knowledge to conciliate him, and fags on wearily through his gossiping conversations with an ardor and such an amount of staying power as raises admiration even in the breast of Marcia.

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

From this reading --_Romeo and Juliet._ "That is the way with you men; you don't understand us,--you _cannot_."

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

From this reading Each of his remarks outdoes the last in brilliancy of conception, whilst all tend in one direction, and show a laudable desire to touch on open wounds.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading "These violet delights have violet ends, And in their triumph die, like fire and powder."

divisible by two

From this reading Even the presence of his chosen intimate, the lawyer, who remains to dinner and an uncomfortable evening afterward, has not the power to stop him, though Mr. Buscarlet does all in his knowledge to conciliate him, and fags on wearily through his gossiping conversations with an ardor and such an amount of staying power as raises admiration even in the breast of Marcia.

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

From this reading Even the presence of his chosen intimate, the lawyer, who remains to dinner and an uncomfortable evening afterward, has not the power to stop him, though Mr. Buscarlet does all in his knowledge to conciliate him, and fags on wearily through his gossiping conversations with an ardor and such an amount of staying power as raises admiration even in the breast of Marcia.

the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree

From this reading --_Courtship of Miles Standish._ Whether it is because of Marcia's demeanor toward Mr. Buscarlet, or the unusual excellence of the weather, no one can tell, but to-night Mr. Amherst is in one of his choicest moods.

plural of “fag” — offensive term for a homosexual man

From this reading Even the presence of his chosen intimate, the lawyer, who remains to dinner and an uncomfortable evening afterward, has not the power to stop him, though Mr. Buscarlet does all in his knowledge to conciliate him, and fags on wearily through his gossiping conversations with an ardor and such an amount of staying power as raises admiration even in the breast of Marcia.

start firing a weapon

From this reading "These violet delights have violet ends, And in their triumph die, like fire and powder."

a conversation that spreads personal information about other people

From this reading Even the presence of his chosen intimate, the lawyer, who remains to dinner and an uncomfortable evening afterward, has not the power to stop him, though Mr. Buscarlet does all in his knowledge to conciliate him, and fags on wearily through his gossiping conversations with an ardor and such an amount of staying power as raises admiration even in the breast of Marcia.

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

From this reading Even the presence of his chosen intimate, the lawyer, who remains to dinner and an uncomfortable evening afterward, has not the power to stop him, though Mr. Buscarlet does all in his knowledge to conciliate him, and fags on wearily through his gossiping conversations with an ardor and such an amount of staying power as raises admiration even in the breast of Marcia.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "These violet delights have violet ends, And in their triumph die, like fire and powder."

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

From this reading Even the presence of his chosen intimate, the lawyer, who remains to dinner and an uncomfortable evening afterward, has not the power to stop him, though Mr. Buscarlet does all in his knowledge to conciliate him, and fags on wearily through his gossiping conversations with an ardor and such an amount of staying power as raises admiration even in the breast of Marcia.

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

From this reading --_Courtship of Miles Standish._ Whether it is because of Marcia's demeanor toward Mr. Buscarlet, or the unusual excellence of the weather, no one can tell, but to-night Mr. Amherst is in one of his choicest moods.

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

From this reading "These violet delights have violet ends, And in their triumph die, like fire and powder."

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading Even the presence of his chosen intimate, the lawyer, who remains to dinner and an uncomfortable evening afterward, has not the power to stop him, though Mr. Buscarlet does all in his knowledge to conciliate him, and fags on wearily through his gossiping conversations with an ardor and such an amount of staying power as raises admiration even in the breast of Marcia.

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

From this reading --_Romeo and Juliet._ "That is the way with you men; you don't understand us,--you _cannot_."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading --_Courtship of Miles Standish._ Whether it is because of Marcia's demeanor toward Mr. Buscarlet, or the unusual excellence of the weather, no one can tell, but to-night Mr. Amherst is in one of his choicest moods.

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

From this reading --_Romeo and Juliet._ "That is the way with you men; you don't understand us,--you _cannot_."

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Even the presence of his chosen intimate, the lawyer, who remains to dinner and an uncomfortable evening afterward, has not the power to stop him, though Mr. Buscarlet does all in his knowledge to conciliate him, and fags on wearily through his gossiping conversations with an ardor and such an amount of staying power as raises admiration even in the breast of Marcia.

immediately past

From this reading Each of his remarks outdoes the last in brilliancy of conception, whilst all tend in one direction, and show a laudable desire to touch on open wounds.

worthy of high praise

From this reading Each of his remarks outdoes the last in brilliancy of conception, whilst all tend in one direction, and show a laudable desire to touch on open wounds.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading Even the presence of his chosen intimate, the lawyer, who remains to dinner and an uncomfortable evening afterward, has not the power to stop him, though Mr. Buscarlet does all in his knowledge to conciliate him, and fags on wearily through his gossiping conversations with an ardor and such an amount of staying power as raises admiration even in the breast of Marcia.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "These violet delights have violet ends, And in their triumph die, like fire and powder."

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

From this reading Even the presence of his chosen intimate, the lawyer, who remains to dinner and an uncomfortable evening afterward, has not the power to stop him, though Mr. Buscarlet does all in his knowledge to conciliate him, and fags on wearily through his gossiping conversations with an ardor and such an amount of staying power as raises admiration even in the breast of Marcia.

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

From this reading --_Courtship of Miles Standish._ Whether it is because of Marcia's demeanor toward Mr. Buscarlet, or the unusual excellence of the weather, no one can tell, but to-night Mr. Amherst is in one of his choicest moods.

the force of workers available

From this reading --_Romeo and Juliet._ "That is the way with you men; you don't understand us,--you _cannot_."

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading --_Courtship of Miles Standish._ Whether it is because of Marcia's demeanor toward Mr. Buscarlet, or the unusual excellence of the weather, no one can tell, but to-night Mr. Amherst is in one of his choicest moods.

plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading --_Courtship of Miles Standish._ Whether it is because of Marcia's demeanor toward Mr. Buscarlet, or the unusual excellence of the weather, no one can tell, but to-night Mr. Amherst is in one of his choicest moods.

a form of address for a man

From this reading --_Courtship of Miles Standish._ Whether it is because of Marcia's demeanor toward Mr. Buscarlet, or the unusual excellence of the weather, no one can tell, but to-night Mr. Amherst is in one of his choicest moods.

not any; not one

From this reading --_Courtship of Miles Standish._ Whether it is because of Marcia's demeanor toward Mr. Buscarlet, or the unusual excellence of the weather, no one can tell, but to-night Mr. Amherst is in one of his choicest moods.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Even the presence of his chosen intimate, the lawyer, who remains to dinner and an uncomfortable evening afterward, has not the power to stop him, though Mr. Buscarlet does all in his knowledge to conciliate him, and fags on wearily through his gossiping conversations with an ardor and such an amount of staying power as raises admiration even in the breast of Marcia.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading --_Courtship of Miles Standish._ Whether it is because of Marcia's demeanor toward Mr. Buscarlet, or the unusual excellence of the weather, no one can tell, but to-night Mr. Amherst is in one of his choicest moods.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Each of his remarks outdoes the last in brilliancy of conception, whilst all tend in one direction, and show a laudable desire to touch on open wounds.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading --_Courtship of Miles Standish._ Whether it is because of Marcia's demeanor toward Mr. Buscarlet, or the unusual excellence of the weather, no one can tell, but to-night Mr. Amherst is in one of his choicest moods.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Each of his remarks outdoes the last in brilliancy of conception, whilst all tend in one direction, and show a laudable desire to touch on open wounds.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading --_Courtship of Miles Standish._ Whether it is because of Marcia's demeanor toward Mr. Buscarlet, or the unusual excellence of the weather, no one can tell, but to-night Mr. Amherst is in one of his choicest moods.

third-person singular of “outdo” — be or do something to a greater degree

From this reading Each of his remarks outdoes the last in brilliancy of conception, whilst all tend in one direction, and show a laudable desire to touch on open wounds.

a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

From this reading "These violet delights have violet ends, And in their triumph die, like fire and powder."

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Even the presence of his chosen intimate, the lawyer, who remains to dinner and an uncomfortable evening afterward, has not the power to stop him, though Mr. Buscarlet does all in his knowledge to conciliate him, and fags on wearily through his gossiping conversations with an ardor and such an amount of staying power as raises admiration even in the breast of Marcia.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Even the presence of his chosen intimate, the lawyer, who remains to dinner and an uncomfortable evening afterward, has not the power to stop him, though Mr. Buscarlet does all in his knowledge to conciliate him, and fags on wearily through his gossiping conversations with an ardor and such an amount of staying power as raises admiration even in the breast of Marcia.

plural of “raise” — the amount a salary is increased

From this reading Even the presence of his chosen intimate, the lawyer, who remains to dinner and an uncomfortable evening afterward, has not the power to stop him, though Mr. Buscarlet does all in his knowledge to conciliate him, and fags on wearily through his gossiping conversations with an ardor and such an amount of staying power as raises admiration even in the breast of Marcia.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading Even the presence of his chosen intimate, the lawyer, who remains to dinner and an uncomfortable evening afterward, has not the power to stop him, though Mr. Buscarlet does all in his knowledge to conciliate him, and fags on wearily through his gossiping conversations with an ardor and such an amount of staying power as raises admiration even in the breast of Marcia.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Each of his remarks outdoes the last in brilliancy of conception, whilst all tend in one direction, and show a laudable desire to touch on open wounds.

an ardent male lover

From this reading --_Romeo and Juliet._ "That is the way with you men; you don't understand us,--you _cannot_."

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Each of his remarks outdoes the last in brilliancy of conception, whilst all tend in one direction, and show a laudable desire to touch on open wounds.

English colonist in America; leader of the Pilgrims in the early days of the Plymouth Colony (1584-1656)

From this reading --_Courtship of Miles Standish._ Whether it is because of Marcia's demeanor toward Mr. Buscarlet, or the unusual excellence of the weather, no one can tell, but to-night Mr. Amherst is in one of his choicest moods.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Even the presence of his chosen intimate, the lawyer, who remains to dinner and an uncomfortable evening afterward, has not the power to stop him, though Mr. Buscarlet does all in his knowledge to conciliate him, and fags on wearily through his gossiping conversations with an ardor and such an amount of staying power as raises admiration even in the breast of Marcia.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading Even the presence of his chosen intimate, the lawyer, who remains to dinner and an uncomfortable evening afterward, has not the power to stop him, though Mr. Buscarlet does all in his knowledge to conciliate him, and fags on wearily through his gossiping conversations with an ardor and such an amount of staying power as raises admiration even in the breast of Marcia.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Even the presence of his chosen intimate, the lawyer, who remains to dinner and an uncomfortable evening afterward, has not the power to stop him, though Mr. Buscarlet does all in his knowledge to conciliate him, and fags on wearily through his gossiping conversations with an ardor and such an amount of staying power as raises admiration even in the breast of Marcia.

express in words

From this reading --_Courtship of Miles Standish._ Whether it is because of Marcia's demeanor toward Mr. Buscarlet, or the unusual excellence of the weather, no one can tell, but to-night Mr. Amherst is in one of his choicest moods.

have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading Each of his remarks outdoes the last in brilliancy of conception, whilst all tend in one direction, and show a laudable desire to touch on open wounds.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading --_Romeo and Juliet._ "That is the way with you men; you don't understand us,--you _cannot_."

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

From this reading --_Romeo and Juliet._ "That is the way with you men; you don't understand us,--you _cannot_."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "These violet delights have violet ends, And in their triumph die, like fire and powder."

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

From this reading "These violet delights have violet ends, And in their triumph die, like fire and powder."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Even the presence of his chosen intimate, the lawyer, who remains to dinner and an uncomfortable evening afterward, has not the power to stop him, though Mr. Buscarlet does all in his knowledge to conciliate him, and fags on wearily through his gossiping conversations with an ardor and such an amount of staying power as raises admiration even in the breast of Marcia.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Even the presence of his chosen intimate, the lawyer, who remains to dinner and an uncomfortable evening afterward, has not the power to stop him, though Mr. Buscarlet does all in his knowledge to conciliate him, and fags on wearily through his gossiping conversations with an ardor and such an amount of staying power as raises admiration even in the breast of Marcia.

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

From this reading Each of his remarks outdoes the last in brilliancy of conception, whilst all tend in one direction, and show a laudable desire to touch on open wounds.

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

From this reading --_Courtship of Miles Standish._ Whether it is because of Marcia's demeanor toward Mr. Buscarlet, or the unusual excellence of the weather, no one can tell, but to-night Mr. Amherst is in one of his choicest moods.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading Each of his remarks outdoes the last in brilliancy of conception, whilst all tend in one direction, and show a laudable desire to touch on open wounds.

in the direction of

From this reading --_Courtship of Miles Standish._ Whether it is because of Marcia's demeanor toward Mr. Buscarlet, or the unusual excellence of the weather, no one can tell, but to-night Mr. Amherst is in one of his choicest moods.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading "These violet delights have violet ends, And in their triumph die, like fire and powder."

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading Even the presence of his chosen intimate, the lawyer, who remains to dinner and an uncomfortable evening afterward, has not the power to stop him, though Mr. Buscarlet does all in his knowledge to conciliate him, and fags on wearily through his gossiping conversations with an ardor and such an amount of staying power as raises admiration even in the breast of Marcia.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading --_Romeo and Juliet._ "That is the way with you men; you don't understand us,--you _cannot_."

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading --_Courtship of Miles Standish._ Whether it is because of Marcia's demeanor toward Mr. Buscarlet, or the unusual excellence of the weather, no one can tell, but to-night Mr. Amherst is in one of his choicest moods.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading --_Romeo and Juliet._ "That is the way with you men; you don't understand us,--you _cannot_."

any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading "These violet delights have violet ends, And in their triumph die, like fire and powder."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading --_Romeo and Juliet._ "That is the way with you men; you don't understand us,--you _cannot_."

in a weary manner

From this reading Even the presence of his chosen intimate, the lawyer, who remains to dinner and an uncomfortable evening afterward, has not the power to stop him, though Mr. Buscarlet does all in his knowledge to conciliate him, and fags on wearily through his gossiping conversations with an ardor and such an amount of staying power as raises admiration even in the breast of Marcia.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading --_Courtship of Miles Standish._ Whether it is because of Marcia's demeanor toward Mr. Buscarlet, or the unusual excellence of the weather, no one can tell, but to-night Mr. Amherst is in one of his choicest moods.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading --_Courtship of Miles Standish._ Whether it is because of Marcia's demeanor toward Mr. Buscarlet, or the unusual excellence of the weather, no one can tell, but to-night Mr. Amherst is in one of his choicest moods.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading Each of his remarks outdoes the last in brilliancy of conception, whilst all tend in one direction, and show a laudable desire to touch on open wounds.

which person or people

From this reading Even the presence of his chosen intimate, the lawyer, who remains to dinner and an uncomfortable evening afterward, has not the power to stop him, though Mr. Buscarlet does all in his knowledge to conciliate him, and fags on wearily through his gossiping conversations with an ardor and such an amount of staying power as raises admiration even in the breast of Marcia.

in the company of; together with

From this reading --_Romeo and Juliet._ "That is the way with you men; you don't understand us,--you _cannot_."

plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading Each of his remarks outdoes the last in brilliancy of conception, whilst all tend in one direction, and show a laudable desire to touch on open wounds.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading --_Romeo and Juliet._ "That is the way with you men; you don't understand us,--you _cannot_."