used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I did not feel rich enough to take a stateroom on the City of Lawrence; that would have cost a dollar extra; so I picked out a sofa in the big gilt and white saloon, and sitting down upon it, proceeded to make myself as comfortable as the circumstances would permit.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But my mind was too busy with other and weightier matters to be disturbed about mere appearances.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading One thought in particular occupied it: I must not on any account allow myself to fall asleep--for then I might be robbed.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading One thought in particular occupied it: I must not on any account allow myself to fall asleep--for then I might be robbed.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Indeed, almost everybody turned to look at me; and one man, with an original wit, inquired, “Hello, sword, where you going with that boy?”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Indeed, almost everybody turned to look at me; and one man, with an original wit, inquired, “Hello, sword, where you going with that boy?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I did not feel rich enough to take a stateroom on the City of Lawrence; that would have cost a dollar extra; so I picked out a sofa in the big gilt and white saloon, and sitting down upon it, proceeded to make myself as comfortable as the circumstances would permit.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading One thought in particular occupied it: I must not on any account allow myself to fall asleep--for then I might be robbed.
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading But my mind was too busy with other and weightier matters to be disturbed about mere appearances.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading A small boy, armed with a large sword, and standing guard over a hand-satchel and a square package done up in a newspaper--which last contained my Uncle Florimond's copy of _Paul et Virginie_--I dare say I presented a curious spectacle to the passers-by.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I did not feel rich enough to take a stateroom on the City of Lawrence; that would have cost a dollar extra; so I picked out a sofa in the big gilt and white saloon, and sitting down upon it, proceeded to make myself as comfortable as the circumstances would permit.
in a state of sleep
From this reading One thought in particular occupied it: I must not on any account allow myself to fall asleep--for then I might be robbed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Indeed, almost everybody turned to look at me; and one man, with an original wit, inquired, “Hello, sword, where you going with that boy?”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But my mind was too busy with other and weightier matters to be disturbed about mere appearances.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I did not feel rich enough to take a stateroom on the City of Lawrence; that would have cost a dollar extra; so I picked out a sofa in the big gilt and white saloon, and sitting down upon it, proceeded to make myself as comfortable as the circumstances would permit.
a youthful male person
From this reading A small boy, armed with a large sword, and standing guard over a hand-satchel and a square package done up in a newspaper--which last contained my Uncle Florimond's copy of _Paul et Virginie_--I dare say I presented a curious spectacle to the passers-by.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading But my mind was too busy with other and weightier matters to be disturbed about mere appearances.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But my mind was too busy with other and weightier matters to be disturbed about mere appearances.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading I did not feel rich enough to take a stateroom on the City of Lawrence; that would have cost a dollar extra; so I picked out a sofa in the big gilt and white saloon, and sitting down upon it, proceeded to make myself as comfortable as the circumstances would permit.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading I did not feel rich enough to take a stateroom on the City of Lawrence; that would have cost a dollar extra; so I picked out a sofa in the big gilt and white saloon, and sitting down upon it, proceeded to make myself as comfortable as the circumstances would permit.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading I did not feel rich enough to take a stateroom on the City of Lawrence; that would have cost a dollar extra; so I picked out a sofa in the big gilt and white saloon, and sitting down upon it, proceeded to make myself as comfortable as the circumstances would permit.
gotten under control
From this reading A small boy, armed with a large sword, and standing guard over a hand-satchel and a square package done up in a newspaper--which last contained my Uncle Florimond's copy of _Paul et Virginie_--I dare say I presented a curious spectacle to the passers-by.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading A small boy, armed with a large sword, and standing guard over a hand-satchel and a square package done up in a newspaper--which last contained my Uncle Florimond's copy of _Paul et Virginie_--I dare say I presented a curious spectacle to the passers-by.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading I did not feel rich enough to take a stateroom on the City of Lawrence; that would have cost a dollar extra; so I picked out a sofa in the big gilt and white saloon, and sitting down upon it, proceeded to make myself as comfortable as the circumstances would permit.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading A small boy, armed with a large sword, and standing guard over a hand-satchel and a square package done up in a newspaper--which last contained my Uncle Florimond's copy of _Paul et Virginie_--I dare say I presented a curious spectacle to the passers-by.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading A small boy, armed with a large sword, and standing guard over a hand-satchel and a square package done up in a newspaper--which last contained my Uncle Florimond's copy of _Paul et Virginie_--I dare say I presented a curious spectacle to the passers-by.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did not feel rich enough to take a stateroom on the City of Lawrence; that would have cost a dollar extra; so I picked out a sofa in the big gilt and white saloon, and sitting down upon it, proceeded to make myself as comfortable as the circumstances would permit.
having the place or position changed
From this reading But my mind was too busy with other and weightier matters to be disturbed about mere appearances.
dollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading I did not feel rich enough to take a stateroom on the City of Lawrence; that would have cost a dollar extra; so I picked out a sofa in the big gilt and white saloon, and sitting down upon it, proceeded to make myself as comfortable as the circumstances would permit.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading A small boy, armed with a large sword, and standing guard over a hand-satchel and a square package done up in a newspaper--which last contained my Uncle Florimond's copy of _Paul et Virginie_--I dare say I presented a curious spectacle to the passers-by.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I did not feel rich enough to take a stateroom on the City of Lawrence; that would have cost a dollar extra; so I picked out a sofa in the big gilt and white saloon, and sitting down upon it, proceeded to make myself as comfortable as the circumstances would permit.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I did not feel rich enough to take a stateroom on the City of Lawrence; that would have cost a dollar extra; so I picked out a sofa in the big gilt and white saloon, and sitting down upon it, proceeded to make myself as comfortable as the circumstances would permit.
et
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From this reading A small boy, armed with a large sword, and standing guard over a hand-satchel and a square package done up in a newspaper--which last contained my Uncle Florimond's copy of _Paul et Virginie_--I dare say I presented a curious spectacle to the passers-by.
every person
From this reading Indeed, almost everybody turned to look at me; and one man, with an original wit, inquired, “Hello, sword, where you going with that boy?”
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading I did not feel rich enough to take a stateroom on the City of Lawrence; that would have cost a dollar extra; so I picked out a sofa in the big gilt and white saloon, and sitting down upon it, proceeded to make myself as comfortable as the circumstances would permit.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading One thought in particular occupied it: I must not on any account allow myself to fall asleep--for then I might be robbed.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I did not feel rich enough to take a stateroom on the City of Lawrence; that would have cost a dollar extra; so I picked out a sofa in the big gilt and white saloon, and sitting down upon it, proceeded to make myself as comfortable as the circumstances would permit.
Florimond's
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From this reading A small boy, armed with a large sword, and standing guard over a hand-satchel and a square package done up in a newspaper--which last contained my Uncle Florimond's copy of _Paul et Virginie_--I dare say I presented a curious spectacle to the passers-by.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One thought in particular occupied it: I must not on any account allow myself to fall asleep--for then I might be robbed.
giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading I did not feel rich enough to take a stateroom on the City of Lawrence; that would have cost a dollar extra; so I picked out a sofa in the big gilt and white saloon, and sitting down upon it, proceeded to make myself as comfortable as the circumstances would permit.
the act of departing
From this reading Indeed, almost everybody turned to look at me; and one man, with an original wit, inquired, “Hello, sword, where you going with that boy?”
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading A small boy, armed with a large sword, and standing guard over a hand-satchel and a square package done up in a newspaper--which last contained my Uncle Florimond's copy of _Paul et Virginie_--I dare say I presented a curious spectacle to the passers-by.
hand-satchel
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From this reading A small boy, armed with a large sword, and standing guard over a hand-satchel and a square package done up in a newspaper--which last contained my Uncle Florimond's copy of _Paul et Virginie_--I dare say I presented a curious spectacle to the passers-by.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I did not feel rich enough to take a stateroom on the City of Lawrence; that would have cost a dollar extra; so I picked out a sofa in the big gilt and white saloon, and sitting down upon it, proceeded to make myself as comfortable as the circumstances would permit.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading Indeed, almost everybody turned to look at me; and one man, with an original wit, inquired, “Hello, sword, where you going with that boy?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I did not feel rich enough to take a stateroom on the City of Lawrence; that would have cost a dollar extra; so I picked out a sofa in the big gilt and white saloon, and sitting down upon it, proceeded to make myself as comfortable as the circumstances would permit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I did not feel rich enough to take a stateroom on the City of Lawrence; that would have cost a dollar extra; so I picked out a sofa in the big gilt and white saloon, and sitting down upon it, proceeded to make myself as comfortable as the circumstances would permit.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, almost everybody turned to look at me; and one man, with an original wit, inquired, “Hello, sword, where you going with that boy?”
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Indeed, almost everybody turned to look at me; and one man, with an original wit, inquired, “Hello, sword, where you going with that boy?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I did not feel rich enough to take a stateroom on the City of Lawrence; that would have cost a dollar extra; so I picked out a sofa in the big gilt and white saloon, and sitting down upon it, proceeded to make myself as comfortable as the circumstances would permit.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A small boy, armed with a large sword, and standing guard over a hand-satchel and a square package done up in a newspaper--which last contained my Uncle Florimond's copy of _Paul et Virginie_--I dare say I presented a curious spectacle to the passers-by.
immediately past
From this reading A small boy, armed with a large sword, and standing guard over a hand-satchel and a square package done up in a newspaper--which last contained my Uncle Florimond's copy of _Paul et Virginie_--I dare say I presented a curious spectacle to the passers-by.
LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading I did not feel rich enough to take a stateroom on the City of Lawrence; that would have cost a dollar extra; so I picked out a sofa in the big gilt and white saloon, and sitting down upon it, proceeded to make myself as comfortable as the circumstances would permit.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Indeed, almost everybody turned to look at me; and one man, with an original wit, inquired, “Hello, sword, where you going with that boy?”
engage in
From this reading I did not feel rich enough to take a stateroom on the City of Lawrence; that would have cost a dollar extra; so I picked out a sofa in the big gilt and white saloon, and sitting down upon it, proceeded to make myself as comfortable as the circumstances would permit.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Indeed, almost everybody turned to look at me; and one man, with an original wit, inquired, “Hello, sword, where you going with that boy?”
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But my mind was too busy with other and weightier matters to be disturbed about mere appearances.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Indeed, almost everybody turned to look at me; and one man, with an original wit, inquired, “Hello, sword, where you going with that boy?”
being nothing more than specified
From this reading But my mind was too busy with other and weightier matters to be disturbed about mere appearances.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading One thought in particular occupied it: I must not on any account allow myself to fall asleep--for then I might be robbed.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But my mind was too busy with other and weightier matters to be disturbed about mere appearances.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading One thought in particular occupied it: I must not on any account allow myself to fall asleep--for then I might be robbed.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A small boy, armed with a large sword, and standing guard over a hand-satchel and a square package done up in a newspaper--which last contained my Uncle Florimond's copy of _Paul et Virginie_--I dare say I presented a curious spectacle to the passers-by.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I did not feel rich enough to take a stateroom on the City of Lawrence; that would have cost a dollar extra; so I picked out a sofa in the big gilt and white saloon, and sitting down upon it, proceeded to make myself as comfortable as the circumstances would permit.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading A small boy, armed with a large sword, and standing guard over a hand-satchel and a square package done up in a newspaper--which last contained my Uncle Florimond's copy of _Paul et Virginie_--I dare say I presented a curious spectacle to the passers-by.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I did not feel rich enough to take a stateroom on the City of Lawrence; that would have cost a dollar extra; so I picked out a sofa in the big gilt and white saloon, and sitting down upon it, proceeded to make myself as comfortable as the circumstances would permit.
held or filled or in use
From this reading One thought in particular occupied it: I must not on any account allow myself to fall asleep--for then I might be robbed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I did not feel rich enough to take a stateroom on the City of Lawrence; that would have cost a dollar extra; so I picked out a sofa in the big gilt and white saloon, and sitting down upon it, proceeded to make myself as comfortable as the circumstances would permit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I did not feel rich enough to take a stateroom on the City of Lawrence; that would have cost a dollar extra; so I picked out a sofa in the big gilt and white saloon, and sitting down upon it, proceeded to make myself as comfortable as the circumstances would permit.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Indeed, almost everybody turned to look at me; and one man, with an original wit, inquired, “Hello, sword, where you going with that boy?”
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Indeed, almost everybody turned to look at me; and one man, with an original wit, inquired, “Hello, sword, where you going with that boy?”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But my mind was too busy with other and weightier matters to be disturbed about mere appearances.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I did not feel rich enough to take a stateroom on the City of Lawrence; that would have cost a dollar extra; so I picked out a sofa in the big gilt and white saloon, and sitting down upon it, proceeded to make myself as comfortable as the circumstances would permit.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A small boy, armed with a large sword, and standing guard over a hand-satchel and a square package done up in a newspaper--which last contained my Uncle Florimond's copy of _Paul et Virginie_--I dare say I presented a curious spectacle to the passers-by.
packagenounUS /ˈpækədʒ/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading A small boy, armed with a large sword, and standing guard over a hand-satchel and a square package done up in a newspaper--which last contained my Uncle Florimond's copy of _Paul et Virginie_--I dare say I presented a curious spectacle to the passers-by.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading One thought in particular occupied it: I must not on any account allow myself to fall asleep--for then I might be robbed.
passers-bynounUS /ˈpæsərzbaɪ/
plural of “passer-by” — a person who passes by casually or by chance
From this reading A small boy, armed with a large sword, and standing guard over a hand-satchel and a square package done up in a newspaper--which last contained my Uncle Florimond's copy of _Paul et Virginie_--I dare say I presented a curious spectacle to the passers-by.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading A small boy, armed with a large sword, and standing guard over a hand-satchel and a square package done up in a newspaper--which last contained my Uncle Florimond's copy of _Paul et Virginie_--I dare say I presented a curious spectacle to the passers-by.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading I did not feel rich enough to take a stateroom on the City of Lawrence; that would have cost a dollar extra; so I picked out a sofa in the big gilt and white saloon, and sitting down upon it, proceeded to make myself as comfortable as the circumstances would permit.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading I did not feel rich enough to take a stateroom on the City of Lawrence; that would have cost a dollar extra; so I picked out a sofa in the big gilt and white saloon, and sitting down upon it, proceeded to make myself as comfortable as the circumstances would permit.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A small boy, armed with a large sword, and standing guard over a hand-satchel and a square package done up in a newspaper--which last contained my Uncle Florimond's copy of _Paul et Virginie_--I dare say I presented a curious spectacle to the passers-by.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading I did not feel rich enough to take a stateroom on the City of Lawrence; that would have cost a dollar extra; so I picked out a sofa in the big gilt and white saloon, and sitting down upon it, proceeded to make myself as comfortable as the circumstances would permit.
possessing material wealth
From this reading I did not feel rich enough to take a stateroom on the City of Lawrence; that would have cost a dollar extra; so I picked out a sofa in the big gilt and white saloon, and sitting down upon it, proceeded to make myself as comfortable as the circumstances would permit.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading One thought in particular occupied it: I must not on any account allow myself to fall asleep--for then I might be robbed.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading I did not feel rich enough to take a stateroom on the City of Lawrence; that would have cost a dollar extra; so I picked out a sofa in the big gilt and white saloon, and sitting down upon it, proceeded to make myself as comfortable as the circumstances would permit.
express in words
From this reading A small boy, armed with a large sword, and standing guard over a hand-satchel and a square package done up in a newspaper--which last contained my Uncle Florimond's copy of _Paul et Virginie_--I dare say I presented a curious spectacle to the passers-by.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading I did not feel rich enough to take a stateroom on the City of Lawrence; that would have cost a dollar extra; so I picked out a sofa in the big gilt and white saloon, and sitting down upon it, proceeded to make myself as comfortable as the circumstances would permit.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A small boy, armed with a large sword, and standing guard over a hand-satchel and a square package done up in a newspaper--which last contained my Uncle Florimond's copy of _Paul et Virginie_--I dare say I presented a curious spectacle to the passers-by.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I did not feel rich enough to take a stateroom on the City of Lawrence; that would have cost a dollar extra; so I picked out a sofa in the big gilt and white saloon, and sitting down upon it, proceeded to make myself as comfortable as the circumstances would permit.
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading I did not feel rich enough to take a stateroom on the City of Lawrence; that would have cost a dollar extra; so I picked out a sofa in the big gilt and white saloon, and sitting down upon it, proceeded to make myself as comfortable as the circumstances would permit.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading A small boy, armed with a large sword, and standing guard over a hand-satchel and a square package done up in a newspaper--which last contained my Uncle Florimond's copy of _Paul et Virginie_--I dare say I presented a curious spectacle to the passers-by.
make square
From this reading A small boy, armed with a large sword, and standing guard over a hand-satchel and a square package done up in a newspaper--which last contained my Uncle Florimond's copy of _Paul et Virginie_--I dare say I presented a curious spectacle to the passers-by.
having a supporting base
From this reading A small boy, armed with a large sword, and standing guard over a hand-satchel and a square package done up in a newspaper--which last contained my Uncle Florimond's copy of _Paul et Virginie_--I dare say I presented a curious spectacle to the passers-by.
stateroomnoun
a guest cabin
From this reading I did not feel rich enough to take a stateroom on the City of Lawrence; that would have cost a dollar extra; so I picked out a sofa in the big gilt and white saloon, and sitting down upon it, proceeded to make myself as comfortable as the circumstances would permit.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading A small boy, armed with a large sword, and standing guard over a hand-satchel and a square package done up in a newspaper--which last contained my Uncle Florimond's copy of _Paul et Virginie_--I dare say I presented a curious spectacle to the passers-by.
carry out
From this reading I did not feel rich enough to take a stateroom on the City of Lawrence; that would have cost a dollar extra; so I picked out a sofa in the big gilt and white saloon, and sitting down upon it, proceeded to make myself as comfortable as the circumstances would permit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I did not feel rich enough to take a stateroom on the City of Lawrence; that would have cost a dollar extra; so I picked out a sofa in the big gilt and white saloon, and sitting down upon it, proceeded to make myself as comfortable as the circumstances would permit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I did not feel rich enough to take a stateroom on the City of Lawrence; that would have cost a dollar extra; so I picked out a sofa in the big gilt and white saloon, and sitting down upon it, proceeded to make myself as comfortable as the circumstances would permit.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading One thought in particular occupied it: I must not on any account allow myself to fall asleep--for then I might be robbed.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading One thought in particular occupied it: I must not on any account allow myself to fall asleep--for then I might be robbed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I did not feel rich enough to take a stateroom on the City of Lawrence; that would have cost a dollar extra; so I picked out a sofa in the big gilt and white saloon, and sitting down upon it, proceeded to make myself as comfortable as the circumstances would permit.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But my mind was too busy with other and weightier matters to be disturbed about mere appearances.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Indeed, almost everybody turned to look at me; and one man, with an original wit, inquired, “Hello, sword, where you going with that boy?”
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading A small boy, armed with a large sword, and standing guard over a hand-satchel and a square package done up in a newspaper--which last contained my Uncle Florimond's copy of _Paul et Virginie_--I dare say I presented a curious spectacle to the passers-by.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A small boy, armed with a large sword, and standing guard over a hand-satchel and a square package done up in a newspaper--which last contained my Uncle Florimond's copy of _Paul et Virginie_--I dare say I presented a curious spectacle to the passers-by.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I did not feel rich enough to take a stateroom on the City of Lawrence; that would have cost a dollar extra; so I picked out a sofa in the big gilt and white saloon, and sitting down upon it, proceeded to make myself as comfortable as the circumstances would permit.
Virginie
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From this reading A small boy, armed with a large sword, and standing guard over a hand-satchel and a square package done up in a newspaper--which last contained my Uncle Florimond's copy of _Paul et Virginie_--I dare say I presented a curious spectacle to the passers-by.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But my mind was too busy with other and weightier matters to be disturbed about mere appearances.
weightier
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From this reading But my mind was too busy with other and weightier matters to be disturbed about mere appearances.
in or at the place that
From this reading Indeed, almost everybody turned to look at me; and one man, with an original wit, inquired, “Hello, sword, where you going with that boy?”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A small boy, armed with a large sword, and standing guard over a hand-satchel and a square package done up in a newspaper--which last contained my Uncle Florimond's copy of _Paul et Virginie_--I dare say I presented a curious spectacle to the passers-by.
a Caucasian
From this reading I did not feel rich enough to take a stateroom on the City of Lawrence; that would have cost a dollar extra; so I picked out a sofa in the big gilt and white saloon, and sitting down upon it, proceeded to make myself as comfortable as the circumstances would permit.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Indeed, almost everybody turned to look at me; and one man, with an original wit, inquired, “Hello, sword, where you going with that boy?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading A small boy, armed with a large sword, and standing guard over a hand-satchel and a square package done up in a newspaper--which last contained my Uncle Florimond's copy of _Paul et Virginie_--I dare say I presented a curious spectacle to the passers-by.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I did not feel rich enough to take a stateroom on the City of Lawrence; that would have cost a dollar extra; so I picked out a sofa in the big gilt and white saloon, and sitting down upon it, proceeded to make myself as comfortable as the circumstances would permit.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Indeed, almost everybody turned to look at me; and one man, with an original wit, inquired, “Hello, sword, where you going with that boy?”
