Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading During our processional walk we were both in high glee at the grand "blowing up" that would happen on our return--a sort of "Roland for an Oliver" in return for the many different sorts of blowings up we had received at Dr Hellyer's hands at one time and another.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading If there was one thing more than another that Dr Hellyer esteemed I think I have already sufficiently pointed out it was his dignity--to the glory of which the archdeacon's hat he always wore on Sundays eminently contributed; and, as may be believed, he venerated this head-covering accordingly.

(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 I was all the more excited, too, for I had made up my mind to attempt another exploit of which I had not even warned Tom, but which would probably throw his sublime conception into the shade.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading If there was one thing more than another that Dr Hellyer esteemed I think I have already sufficiently pointed out it was his dignity--to the glory of which the archdeacon's hat he always wore on Sundays eminently contributed; and, as may be believed, he venerated this head-covering accordingly.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading These I had in the morning attached by thin pieces of thread to several fire crackers, which I intended for my own personal satisfaction to present to the Doctor, although in a way he would not relish or dream of.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading If there was one thing more than another that Dr Hellyer esteemed I think I have already sufficiently pointed out it was his dignity--to the glory of which the archdeacon's hat he always wore on Sundays eminently contributed; and, as may be believed, he venerated this head-covering accordingly.

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

From this reading During our processional walk we were both in high glee at the grand "blowing up" that would happen on our return--a sort of "Roland for an Oliver" in return for the many different sorts of blowings up we had received at Dr Hellyer's hands at one time and another.

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

From this reading During our processional walk we were both in high glee at the grand "blowing up" that would happen on our return--a sort of "Roland for an Oliver" in return for the many different sorts of blowings up we had received at Dr Hellyer's hands at one time and another.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading During our processional walk we were both in high glee at the grand "blowing up" that would happen on our return--a sort of "Roland for an Oliver" in return for the many different sorts of blowings up we had received at Dr Hellyer's hands at one time and another.

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From this reading If there was one thing more than another that Dr Hellyer esteemed I think I have already sufficiently pointed out it was his dignity--to the glory of which the archdeacon's hat he always wore on Sundays eminently contributed; and, as may be believed, he venerated this head-covering accordingly.

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

From this reading If there was one thing more than another that Dr Hellyer esteemed I think I have already sufficiently pointed out it was his dignity--to the glory of which the archdeacon's hat he always wore on Sundays eminently contributed; and, as may be believed, he venerated this head-covering accordingly.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading During our processional walk we were both in high glee at the grand "blowing up" that would happen on our return--a sort of "Roland for an Oliver" in return for the many different sorts of blowings up we had received at Dr Hellyer's hands at one time and another.

being joined in close association

From this reading These I had in the morning attached by thin pieces of thread to several fire crackers, which I intended for my own personal satisfaction to present to the Doctor, although in a way he would not relish or dream of.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading I was all the more excited, too, for I had made up my mind to attempt another exploit of which I had not even warned Tom, but which would probably throw his sublime conception into the shade.

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

From this reading If there was one thing more than another that Dr Hellyer esteemed I think I have already sufficiently pointed out it was his dignity--to the glory of which the archdeacon's hat he always wore on Sundays eminently contributed; and, as may be believed, he venerated this head-covering accordingly.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I had, in my visits to the different coasting craft in the harbour, been presented by a fisherman with a lot of very small fish-hooks.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading If there was one thing more than another that Dr Hellyer esteemed I think I have already sufficiently pointed out it was his dignity--to the glory of which the archdeacon's hat he always wore on Sundays eminently contributed; and, as may be believed, he venerated this head-covering accordingly.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading During our processional walk we were both in high glee at the grand "blowing up" that would happen on our return--a sort of "Roland for an Oliver" in return for the many different sorts of blowings up we had received at Dr Hellyer's hands at one time and another.

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

From this reading During our processional walk we were both in high glee at the grand "blowing up" that would happen on our return--a sort of "Roland for an Oliver" in return for the many different sorts of blowings up we had received at Dr Hellyer's hands at one time and another.

the two together, not just one

From this reading During our processional walk we were both in high glee at the grand "blowing up" that would happen on our return--a sort of "Roland for an Oliver" in return for the many different sorts of blowings up we had received at Dr Hellyer's hands at one time and another.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I was all the more excited, too, for I had made up my mind to attempt another exploit of which I had not even warned Tom, but which would probably throw his sublime conception into the shade.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I had, in my visits to the different coasting craft in the harbour, been presented by a fisherman with a lot of very small fish-hooks.

-ing form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity

From this reading I had, in my visits to the different coasting craft in the harbour, been presented by a fisherman with a lot of very small fish-hooks.

an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances

From this reading I was all the more excited, too, for I had made up my mind to attempt another exploit of which I had not even warned Tom, but which would probably throw his sublime conception into the shade.

past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on

From this reading If there was one thing more than another that Dr Hellyer esteemed I think I have already sufficiently pointed out it was his dignity--to the glory of which the archdeacon's hat he always wore on Sundays eminently contributed; and, as may be believed, he venerated this head-covering accordingly.

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

From this reading These I had in the morning attached by thin pieces of thread to several fire crackers, which I intended for my own personal satisfaction to present to the Doctor, although in a way he would not relish or dream of.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading I had, in my visits to the different coasting craft in the harbour, been presented by a fisherman with a lot of very small fish-hooks.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading During our processional walk we were both in high glee at the grand "blowing up" that would happen on our return--a sort of "Roland for an Oliver" in return for the many different sorts of blowings up we had received at Dr Hellyer's hands at one time and another.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading If there was one thing more than another that Dr Hellyer esteemed I think I have already sufficiently pointed out it was his dignity--to the glory of which the archdeacon's hat he always wore on Sundays eminently contributed; and, as may be believed, he venerated this head-covering accordingly.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading These I had in the morning attached by thin pieces of thread to several fire crackers, which I intended for my own personal satisfaction to present to the Doctor, although in a way he would not relish or dream of.

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

From this reading During our processional walk we were both in high glee at the grand "blowing up" that would happen on our return--a sort of "Roland for an Oliver" in return for the many different sorts of blowings up we had received at Dr Hellyer's hands at one time and another.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading These I had in the morning attached by thin pieces of thread to several fire crackers, which I intended for my own personal satisfaction to present to the Doctor, although in a way he would not relish or dream of.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During our processional walk we were both in high glee at the grand "blowing up" that would happen on our return--a sort of "Roland for an Oliver" in return for the many different sorts of blowings up we had received at Dr Hellyer's hands at one time and another.

in an eminent manner

From this reading If there was one thing more than another that Dr Hellyer esteemed I think I have already sufficiently pointed out it was his dignity--to the glory of which the archdeacon's hat he always wore on Sundays eminently contributed; and, as may be believed, he venerated this head-covering accordingly.

having an illustrious reputation; respected

From this reading If there was one thing more than another that Dr Hellyer esteemed I think I have already sufficiently pointed out it was his dignity--to the glory of which the archdeacon's hat he always wore on Sundays eminently contributed; and, as may be believed, he venerated this head-covering accordingly.

divisible by two

From this reading I was all the more excited, too, for I had made up my mind to attempt another exploit of which I had not even warned Tom, but which would probably throw his sublime conception into the shade.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading I was all the more excited, too, for I had made up my mind to attempt another exploit of which I had not even warned Tom, but which would probably throw his sublime conception into the shade.

use or manipulate to one's advantage

From this reading I was all the more excited, too, for I had made up my mind to attempt another exploit of which I had not even warned Tom, but which would probably throw his sublime conception into the shade.

start firing a weapon

From this reading These I had in the morning attached by thin pieces of thread to several fire crackers, which I intended for my own personal satisfaction to present to the Doctor, although in a way he would not relish or dream of.

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From this reading I had, in my visits to the different coasting craft in the harbour, been presented by a fisherman with a lot of very small fish-hooks.

someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading I had, in my visits to the different coasting craft in the harbour, been presented by a fisherman with a lot of very small fish-hooks.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading During our processional walk we were both in high glee at the grand "blowing up" that would happen on our return--a sort of "Roland for an Oliver" in return for the many different sorts of blowings up we had received at Dr Hellyer's hands at one time and another.

great merriment

From this reading During our processional walk we were both in high glee at the grand "blowing up" that would happen on our return--a sort of "Roland for an Oliver" in return for the many different sorts of blowings up we had received at Dr Hellyer's hands at one time and another.

a state of high honor

From this reading If there was one thing more than another that Dr Hellyer esteemed I think I have already sufficiently pointed out it was his dignity--to the glory of which the archdeacon's hat he always wore on Sundays eminently contributed; and, as may be believed, he venerated this head-covering accordingly.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading During our processional walk we were both in high glee at the grand "blowing up" that would happen on our return--a sort of "Roland for an Oliver" in return for the many different sorts of blowings up we had received at Dr Hellyer's hands at one time and another.

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

From this reading During our processional walk we were both in high glee at the grand "blowing up" that would happen on our return--a sort of "Roland for an Oliver" in return for the many different sorts of blowings up we had received at Dr Hellyer's hands at one time and another.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading During our processional walk we were both in high glee at the grand "blowing up" that would happen on our return--a sort of "Roland for an Oliver" in return for the many different sorts of blowings up we had received at Dr Hellyer's hands at one time and another.

come to pass

From this reading During our processional walk we were both in high glee at the grand "blowing up" that would happen on our return--a sort of "Roland for an Oliver" in return for the many different sorts of blowings up we had received at Dr Hellyer's hands at one time and another.

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading I had, in my visits to the different coasting craft in the harbour, been presented by a fisherman with a lot of very small fish-hooks.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading If there was one thing more than another that Dr Hellyer esteemed I think I have already sufficiently pointed out it was his dignity--to the glory of which the archdeacon's hat he always wore on Sundays eminently contributed; and, as may be believed, he venerated this head-covering accordingly.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If there was one thing more than another that Dr Hellyer esteemed I think I have already sufficiently pointed out it was his dignity--to the glory of which the archdeacon's hat he always wore on Sundays eminently contributed; and, as may be believed, he venerated this head-covering accordingly.

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

From this reading These I had in the morning attached by thin pieces of thread to several fire crackers, which I intended for my own personal satisfaction to present to the Doctor, although in a way he would not relish or dream of.

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

From this reading If there was one thing more than another that Dr Hellyer esteemed I think I have already sufficiently pointed out it was his dignity--to the glory of which the archdeacon's hat he always wore on Sundays eminently contributed; and, as may be believed, he venerated this head-covering accordingly.

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

From this reading If there was one thing more than another that Dr Hellyer esteemed I think I have already sufficiently pointed out it was his dignity--to the glory of which the archdeacon's hat he always wore on Sundays eminently contributed; and, as may be believed, he venerated this head-covering accordingly.

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

From this reading During our processional walk we were both in high glee at the grand "blowing up" that would happen on our return--a sort of "Roland for an Oliver" in return for the many different sorts of blowings up we had received at Dr Hellyer's hands at one time and another.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading During our processional walk we were both in high glee at the grand "blowing up" that would happen on our return--a sort of "Roland for an Oliver" in return for the many different sorts of blowings up we had received at Dr Hellyer's hands at one time and another.

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

From this reading I was all the more excited, too, for I had made up my mind to attempt another exploit of which I had not even warned Tom, but which would probably throw his sublime conception into the shade.

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

From this reading I was all the more excited, too, for I had made up my mind to attempt another exploit of which I had not even warned Tom, but which would probably throw his sublime conception into the shade.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If there was one thing more than another that Dr Hellyer esteemed I think I have already sufficiently pointed out it was his dignity--to the glory of which the archdeacon's hat he always wore on Sundays eminently contributed; and, as may be believed, he venerated this head-covering accordingly.

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

From this reading During our processional walk we were both in high glee at the grand "blowing up" that would happen on our return--a sort of "Roland for an Oliver" in return for the many different sorts of blowings up we had received at Dr Hellyer's hands at one time and another.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading These I had in the morning attached by thin pieces of thread to several fire crackers, which I intended for my own personal satisfaction to present to the Doctor, although in a way he would not relish or dream of.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I was all the more excited, too, for I had made up my mind to attempt another exploit of which I had not even warned Tom, but which would probably throw his sublime conception into the shade.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If there was one thing more than another that Dr Hellyer esteemed I think I have already sufficiently pointed out it was his dignity--to the glory of which the archdeacon's hat he always wore on Sundays eminently contributed; and, as may be believed, he venerated this head-covering accordingly.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading I had, in my visits to the different coasting craft in the harbour, been presented by a fisherman with a lot of very small fish-hooks.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading I was all the more excited, too, for I had made up my mind to attempt another exploit of which I had not even warned Tom, but which would probably throw his sublime conception into the shade.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading During our processional walk we were both in high glee at the grand "blowing up" that would happen on our return--a sort of "Roland for an Oliver" in return for the many different sorts of blowings up we had received at Dr Hellyer's hands at one time and another.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading If there was one thing more than another that Dr Hellyer esteemed I think I have already sufficiently pointed out it was his dignity--to the glory of which the archdeacon's hat he always wore on Sundays eminently contributed; and, as may be believed, he venerated this head-covering accordingly.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading I was all the more excited, too, for I had made up my mind to attempt another exploit of which I had not even warned Tom, but which would probably throw his sublime conception into the shade.

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

From this reading I was all the more excited, too, for I had made up my mind to attempt another exploit of which I had not even warned Tom, but which would probably throw his sublime conception into the shade.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading These I had in the morning attached by thin pieces of thread to several fire crackers, which I intended for my own personal satisfaction to present to the Doctor, although in a way he would not relish or dream of.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I was all the more excited, too, for I had made up my mind to attempt another exploit of which I had not even warned Tom, but which would probably throw his sublime conception into the shade.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I was all the more excited, too, for I had made up my mind to attempt another exploit of which I had not even warned Tom, but which would probably throw his sublime conception into the shade.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During our processional walk we were both in high glee at the grand "blowing up" that would happen on our return--a sort of "Roland for an Oliver" in return for the many different sorts of blowings up we had received at Dr Hellyer's hands at one time and another.

United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)

From this reading During our processional walk we were both in high glee at the grand "blowing up" that would happen on our return--a sort of "Roland for an Oliver" in return for the many different sorts of blowings up we had received at Dr Hellyer's hands at one time and another.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading During our processional walk we were both in high glee at the grand "blowing up" that would happen on our return--a sort of "Roland for an Oliver" in return for the many different sorts of blowings up we had received at Dr Hellyer's hands at one time and another.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading During our processional walk we were both in high glee at the grand "blowing up" that would happen on our return--a sort of "Roland for an Oliver" in return for the many different sorts of blowings up we had received at Dr Hellyer's hands at one time and another.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading These I had in the morning attached by thin pieces of thread to several fire crackers, which I intended for my own personal satisfaction to present to the Doctor, although in a way he would not relish or dream of.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading During our processional walk we were both in high glee at the grand "blowing up" that would happen on our return--a sort of "Roland for an Oliver" in return for the many different sorts of blowings up we had received at Dr Hellyer's hands at one time and another.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading If there was one thing more than another that Dr Hellyer esteemed I think I have already sufficiently pointed out it was his dignity--to the glory of which the archdeacon's hat he always wore on Sundays eminently contributed; and, as may be believed, he venerated this head-covering accordingly.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading These I had in the morning attached by thin pieces of thread to several fire crackers, which I intended for my own personal satisfaction to present to the Doctor, although in a way he would not relish or dream of.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading These I had in the morning attached by thin pieces of thread to several fire crackers, which I intended for my own personal satisfaction to present to the Doctor, although in a way he would not relish or dream of.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading These I had in the morning attached by thin pieces of thread to several fire crackers, which I intended for my own personal satisfaction to present to the Doctor, although in a way he would not relish or dream of.

having a point

From this reading If there was one thing more than another that Dr Hellyer esteemed I think I have already sufficiently pointed out it was his dignity--to the glory of which the archdeacon's hat he always wore on Sundays eminently contributed; and, as may be believed, he venerated this head-covering accordingly.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading These I had in the morning attached by thin pieces of thread to several fire crackers, which I intended for my own personal satisfaction to present to the Doctor, although in a way he would not relish or dream of.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading I had, in my visits to the different coasting craft in the harbour, been presented by a fisherman with a lot of very small fish-hooks.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading I was all the more excited, too, for I had made up my mind to attempt another exploit of which I had not even warned Tom, but which would probably throw his sublime conception into the shade.

intended for use in a procession

From this reading During our processional walk we were both in high glee at the grand "blowing up" that would happen on our return--a sort of "Roland for an Oliver" in return for the many different sorts of blowings up we had received at Dr Hellyer's hands at one time and another.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading During our processional walk we were both in high glee at the grand "blowing up" that would happen on our return--a sort of "Roland for an Oliver" in return for the many different sorts of blowings up we had received at Dr Hellyer's hands at one time and another.

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

From this reading These I had in the morning attached by thin pieces of thread to several fire crackers, which I intended for my own personal satisfaction to present to the Doctor, although in a way he would not relish or dream of.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading During our processional walk we were both in high glee at the grand "blowing up" that would happen on our return--a sort of "Roland for an Oliver" in return for the many different sorts of blowings up we had received at Dr Hellyer's hands at one time and another.

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

From this reading During our processional walk we were both in high glee at the grand "blowing up" that would happen on our return--a sort of "Roland for an Oliver" in return for the many different sorts of blowings up we had received at Dr Hellyer's hands at one time and another.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading These I had in the morning attached by thin pieces of thread to several fire crackers, which I intended for my own personal satisfaction to present to the Doctor, although in a way he would not relish or dream of.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading These I had in the morning attached by thin pieces of thread to several fire crackers, which I intended for my own personal satisfaction to present to the Doctor, although in a way he would not relish or dream of.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading I was all the more excited, too, for I had made up my mind to attempt another exploit of which I had not even warned Tom, but which would probably throw his sublime conception into the shade.

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

From this reading I had, in my visits to the different coasting craft in the harbour, been presented by a fisherman with a lot of very small fish-hooks.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading During our processional walk we were both in high glee at the grand "blowing up" that would happen on our return--a sort of "Roland for an Oliver" in return for the many different sorts of blowings up we had received at Dr Hellyer's hands at one time and another.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading During our processional walk we were both in high glee at the grand "blowing up" that would happen on our return--a sort of "Roland for an Oliver" in return for the many different sorts of blowings up we had received at Dr Hellyer's hands at one time and another.

inspiring awe

From this reading I was all the more excited, too, for I had made up my mind to attempt another exploit of which I had not even warned Tom, but which would probably throw his sublime conception into the shade.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading If there was one thing more than another that Dr Hellyer esteemed I think I have already sufficiently pointed out it was his dignity--to the glory of which the archdeacon's hat he always wore on Sundays eminently contributed; and, as may be believed, he venerated this head-covering accordingly.

plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading If there was one thing more than another that Dr Hellyer esteemed I think I have already sufficiently pointed out it was his dignity--to the glory of which the archdeacon's hat he always wore on Sundays eminently contributed; and, as may be believed, he venerated this head-covering accordingly.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading If there was one thing more than another that Dr Hellyer esteemed I think I have already sufficiently pointed out it was his dignity--to the glory of which the archdeacon's hat he always wore on Sundays eminently contributed; and, as may be believed, he venerated this head-covering accordingly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During our processional walk we were both in high glee at the grand "blowing up" that would happen on our return--a sort of "Roland for an Oliver" in return for the many different sorts of blowings up we had received at Dr Hellyer's hands at one time and another.

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

From this reading During our processional walk we were both in high glee at the grand "blowing up" that would happen on our return--a sort of "Roland for an Oliver" in return for the many different sorts of blowings up we had received at Dr Hellyer's hands at one time and another.

in or at that place or location

From this reading If there was one thing more than another that Dr Hellyer esteemed I think I have already sufficiently pointed out it was his dignity--to the glory of which the archdeacon's hat he always wore on Sundays eminently contributed; and, as may be believed, he venerated this head-covering accordingly.

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

From this reading These I had in the morning attached by thin pieces of thread to several fire crackers, which I intended for my own personal satisfaction to present to the Doctor, although in a way he would not relish or dream of.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading These I had in the morning attached by thin pieces of thread to several fire crackers, which I intended for my own personal satisfaction to present to the Doctor, although in a way he would not relish or dream of.

a special situation

From this reading If there was one thing more than another that Dr Hellyer esteemed I think I have already sufficiently pointed out it was his dignity--to the glory of which the archdeacon's hat he always wore on Sundays eminently contributed; and, as may be believed, he venerated this head-covering accordingly.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading If there was one thing more than another that Dr Hellyer esteemed I think I have already sufficiently pointed out it was his dignity--to the glory of which the archdeacon's hat he always wore on Sundays eminently contributed; and, as may be believed, he venerated this head-covering accordingly.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading If there was one thing more than another that Dr Hellyer esteemed I think I have already sufficiently pointed out it was his dignity--to the glory of which the archdeacon's hat he always wore on Sundays eminently contributed; and, as may be believed, he venerated this head-covering accordingly.

to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

From this reading These I had in the morning attached by thin pieces of thread to several fire crackers, which I intended for my own personal satisfaction to present to the Doctor, although in a way he would not relish or dream of.

propel through the air

From this reading I was all the more excited, too, for I had made up my mind to attempt another exploit of which I had not even warned Tom, but which would probably throw his sublime conception into the shade.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading During our processional walk we were both in high glee at the grand "blowing up" that would happen on our return--a sort of "Roland for an Oliver" in return for the many different sorts of blowings up we had received at Dr Hellyer's hands at one time and another.

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

From this reading I was all the more excited, too, for I had made up my mind to attempt another exploit of which I had not even warned Tom, but which would probably throw his sublime conception into the shade.

male cat

From this reading I was all the more excited, too, for I had made up my mind to attempt another exploit of which I had not even warned Tom, but which would probably throw his sublime conception into the shade.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading I was all the more excited, too, for I had made up my mind to attempt another exploit of which I had not even warned Tom, but which would probably throw his sublime conception into the shade.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading During our processional walk we were both in high glee at the grand "blowing up" that would happen on our return--a sort of "Roland for an Oliver" in return for the many different sorts of blowings up we had received at Dr Hellyer's hands at one time and another.

past form of “venerate” — regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

From this reading If there was one thing more than another that Dr Hellyer esteemed I think I have already sufficiently pointed out it was his dignity--to the glory of which the archdeacon's hat he always wore on Sundays eminently contributed; and, as may be believed, he venerated this head-covering accordingly.

precisely as stated

From this reading I had, in my visits to the different coasting craft in the harbour, been presented by a fisherman with a lot of very small fish-hooks.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading I had, in my visits to the different coasting craft in the harbour, been presented by a fisherman with a lot of very small fish-hooks.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading During our processional walk we were both in high glee at the grand "blowing up" that would happen on our return--a sort of "Roland for an Oliver" in return for the many different sorts of blowings up we had received at Dr Hellyer's hands at one time and another.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading I was all the more excited, too, for I had made up my mind to attempt another exploit of which I had not even warned Tom, but which would probably throw his sublime conception into the shade.

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

From this reading I was all the more excited, too, for I had made up my mind to attempt another exploit of which I had not even warned Tom, but which would probably throw his sublime conception into the shade.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading These I had in the morning attached by thin pieces of thread to several fire crackers, which I intended for my own personal satisfaction to present to the Doctor, although in a way he would not relish or dream of.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading During our processional walk we were both in high glee at the grand "blowing up" that would happen on our return--a sort of "Roland for an Oliver" in return for the many different sorts of blowings up we had received at Dr Hellyer's hands at one time and another.

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

From this reading During our processional walk we were both in high glee at the grand "blowing up" that would happen on our return--a sort of "Roland for an Oliver" in return for the many different sorts of blowings up we had received at Dr Hellyer's hands at one time and another.

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

From this reading I was all the more excited, too, for I had made up my mind to attempt another exploit of which I had not even warned Tom, but which would probably throw his sublime conception into the shade.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I had, in my visits to the different coasting craft in the harbour, been presented by a fisherman with a lot of very small fish-hooks.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading If there was one thing more than another that Dr Hellyer esteemed I think I have already sufficiently pointed out it was his dignity--to the glory of which the archdeacon's hat he always wore on Sundays eminently contributed; and, as may be believed, he venerated this head-covering accordingly.

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

From this reading During our processional walk we were both in high glee at the grand "blowing up" that would happen on our return--a sort of "Roland for an Oliver" in return for the many different sorts of blowings up we had received at Dr Hellyer's hands at one time and another.