Chapter II · Chapter 2

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading On the forenoon of the day after the ball, the carriage of William Brandon, packed and prepared, was at the door of his abode at Bath; meanwhile the lawyer was closeted with his brother.

occurring with or following as a consequence

From this reading "My dear Joseph," said the barrister, "I do not leave you without being fully sensible of your kindness evinced to me, both in coming hither, contrary to your habits, and accompanying me everywhere, despite of your tastes."

later than; following

From this reading On the forenoon of the day after the ball, the carriage of William Brandon, packed and prepared, was at the door of his abode at Bath; meanwhile the lawyer was closeted with his brother.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading "Mention it not, my dear William," said the kind-hearted squire, "for your delightful society is to me the most agreeable (and that's what I can say of very few people like you; for, for my own part, I generally find the cleverest men _the most unpleasant) in the world!_ And I think lawyers in particular (very different, indeed, from your tribe _you are!) perfectly intolerable!_"

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

From this reading That contrast of the hardened and mature, The calm brow brooding o'er the project dark, With the clear loving heart, and spirit pure Of youth,--I love, yet, hating, love to mark!

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

From this reading "Mention it not, my dear William," said the kind-hearted squire, "for your delightful society is to me the most agreeable (and that's what I can say of very few people like you; for, for my own part, I generally find the cleverest men _the most unpleasant) in the world!_ And I think lawyers in particular (very different, indeed, from your tribe _you are!) perfectly intolerable!_"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On the forenoon of the day after the ball, the carriage of William Brandon, packed and prepared, was at the door of his abode at Bath; meanwhile the lawyer was closeted with his brother.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading On the forenoon of the day after the ball, the carriage of William Brandon, packed and prepared, was at the door of his abode at Bath; meanwhile the lawyer was closeted with his brother.

a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution

From this reading "My dear Joseph," said the barrister, "I do not leave you without being fully sensible of your kindness evinced to me, both in coming hither, contrary to your habits, and accompanying me everywhere, despite of your tastes."

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading On the forenoon of the day after the ball, the carriage of William Brandon, packed and prepared, was at the door of his abode at Bath; meanwhile the lawyer was closeted with his brother.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading "My dear Joseph," said the barrister, "I do not leave you without being fully sensible of your kindness evinced to me, both in coming hither, contrary to your habits, and accompanying me everywhere, despite of your tastes."

the two together, not just one

From this reading "My dear Joseph," said the barrister, "I do not leave you without being fully sensible of your kindness evinced to me, both in coming hither, contrary to your habits, and accompanying me everywhere, despite of your tastes."

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

From this reading On the forenoon of the day after the ball, the carriage of William Brandon, packed and prepared, was at the door of his abode at Bath; meanwhile the lawyer was closeted with his brother.

sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body

From this reading That contrast of the hardened and mature, The calm brow brooding o'er the project dark, With the clear loving heart, and spirit pure Of youth,--I love, yet, hating, love to mark!

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading On the forenoon of the day after the ball, the carriage of William Brandon, packed and prepared, was at the door of his abode at Bath; meanwhile the lawyer was closeted with his brother.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading That contrast of the hardened and mature, The calm brow brooding o'er the project dark, With the clear loving heart, and spirit pure Of youth,--I love, yet, hating, love to mark!

make calm or still

From this reading That contrast of the hardened and mature, The calm brow brooding o'er the project dark, With the clear loving heart, and spirit pure Of youth,--I love, yet, hating, love to mark!

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Mention it not, my dear William," said the kind-hearted squire, "for your delightful society is to me the most agreeable (and that's what I can say of very few people like you; for, for my own part, I generally find the cleverest men _the most unpleasant) in the world!_ And I think lawyers in particular (very different, indeed, from your tribe _you are!) perfectly intolerable!_"

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading On the forenoon of the day after the ball, the carriage of William Brandon, packed and prepared, was at the door of his abode at Bath; meanwhile the lawyer was closeted with his brother.

rid of obstructions

From this reading That contrast of the hardened and mature, The calm brow brooding o'er the project dark, With the clear loving heart, and spirit pure Of youth,--I love, yet, hating, love to mark!

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

From this reading "Mention it not, my dear William," said the kind-hearted squire, "for your delightful society is to me the most agreeable (and that's what I can say of very few people like you; for, for my own part, I generally find the cleverest men _the most unpleasant) in the world!_ And I think lawyers in particular (very different, indeed, from your tribe _you are!) perfectly intolerable!_"

past form of “closet” — confine to a small space, as for intensive work

From this reading On the forenoon of the day after the ball, the carriage of William Brandon, packed and prepared, was at the door of his abode at Bath; meanwhile the lawyer was closeted with his brother.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading "My dear Joseph," said the barrister, "I do not leave you without being fully sensible of your kindness evinced to me, both in coming hither, contrary to your habits, and accompanying me everywhere, despite of your tastes."

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading "My dear Joseph," said the barrister, "I do not leave you without being fully sensible of your kindness evinced to me, both in coming hither, contrary to your habits, and accompanying me everywhere, despite of your tastes."

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading That contrast of the hardened and mature, The calm brow brooding o'er the project dark, With the clear loving heart, and spirit pure Of youth,--I love, yet, hating, love to mark!

absence of light or illumination

From this reading That contrast of the hardened and mature, The calm brow brooding o'er the project dark, With the clear loving heart, and spirit pure Of youth,--I love, yet, hating, love to mark!

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the forenoon of the day after the ball, the carriage of William Brandon, packed and prepared, was at the door of his abode at Bath; meanwhile the lawyer was closeted with his brother.

dearly loved

From this reading "My dear Joseph," said the barrister, "I do not leave you without being fully sensible of your kindness evinced to me, both in coming hither, contrary to your habits, and accompanying me everywhere, despite of your tastes."

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading "Mention it not, my dear William," said the kind-hearted squire, "for your delightful society is to me the most agreeable (and that's what I can say of very few people like you; for, for my own part, I generally find the cleverest men _the most unpleasant) in the world!_ And I think lawyers in particular (very different, indeed, from your tribe _you are!) perfectly intolerable!_"

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading "My dear Joseph," said the barrister, "I do not leave you without being fully sensible of your kindness evinced to me, both in coming hither, contrary to your habits, and accompanying me everywhere, despite of your tastes."

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading "Mention it not, my dear William," said the kind-hearted squire, "for your delightful society is to me the most agreeable (and that's what I can say of very few people like you; for, for my own part, I generally find the cleverest men _the most unpleasant) in the world!_ And I think lawyers in particular (very different, indeed, from your tribe _you are!) perfectly intolerable!_"

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "My dear Joseph," said the barrister, "I do not leave you without being fully sensible of your kindness evinced to me, both in coming hither, contrary to your habits, and accompanying me everywhere, despite of your tastes."

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading On the forenoon of the day after the ball, the carriage of William Brandon, packed and prepared, was at the door of his abode at Bath; meanwhile the lawyer was closeted with his brother.

to or in any or all places

From this reading "My dear Joseph," said the barrister, "I do not leave you without being fully sensible of your kindness evinced to me, both in coming hither, contrary to your habits, and accompanying me everywhere, despite of your tastes."

past form of “evince” — give expression to

From this reading "My dear Joseph," said the barrister, "I do not leave you without being fully sensible of your kindness evinced to me, both in coming hither, contrary to your habits, and accompanying me everywhere, despite of your tastes."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading "Mention it not, my dear William," said the kind-hearted squire, "for your delightful society is to me the most agreeable (and that's what I can say of very few people like you; for, for my own part, I generally find the cleverest men _the most unpleasant) in the world!_ And I think lawyers in particular (very different, indeed, from your tribe _you are!) perfectly intolerable!_"

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading "Mention it not, my dear William," said the kind-hearted squire, "for your delightful society is to me the most agreeable (and that's what I can say of very few people like you; for, for my own part, I generally find the cleverest men _the most unpleasant) in the world!_ And I think lawyers in particular (very different, indeed, from your tribe _you are!) perfectly intolerable!_"

prolific English dramatist who collaborated with Francis Beaumont and many other dramatists (1579-1625)

From this reading H. FLETCHER.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Mention it not, my dear William," said the kind-hearted squire, "for your delightful society is to me the most agreeable (and that's what I can say of very few people like you; for, for my own part, I generally find the cleverest men _the most unpleasant) in the world!_ And I think lawyers in particular (very different, indeed, from your tribe _you are!) perfectly intolerable!_"

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On the forenoon of the day after the ball, the carriage of William Brandon, packed and prepared, was at the door of his abode at Bath; meanwhile the lawyer was closeted with his brother.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Mention it not, my dear William," said the kind-hearted squire, "for your delightful society is to me the most agreeable (and that's what I can say of very few people like you; for, for my own part, I generally find the cleverest men _the most unpleasant) in the world!_ And I think lawyers in particular (very different, indeed, from your tribe _you are!) perfectly intolerable!_"

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading "My dear Joseph," said the barrister, "I do not leave you without being fully sensible of your kindness evinced to me, both in coming hither, contrary to your habits, and accompanying me everywhere, despite of your tastes."

usually; as a rule

From this reading "Mention it not, my dear William," said the kind-hearted squire, "for your delightful society is to me the most agreeable (and that's what I can say of very few people like you; for, for my own part, I generally find the cleverest men _the most unpleasant) in the world!_ And I think lawyers in particular (very different, indeed, from your tribe _you are!) perfectly intolerable!_"

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading H. FLETCHER.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading "My dear Joseph," said the barrister, "I do not leave you without being fully sensible of your kindness evinced to me, both in coming hither, contrary to your habits, and accompanying me everywhere, despite of your tastes."

used of persons; emotionally hardened

From this reading That contrast of the hardened and mature, The calm brow brooding o'er the project dark, With the clear loving heart, and spirit pure Of youth,--I love, yet, hating, love to mark!

-ing form of “hate” — dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards

From this reading That contrast of the hardened and mature, The calm brow brooding o'er the project dark, With the clear loving heart, and spirit pure Of youth,--I love, yet, hating, love to mark!

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading That contrast of the hardened and mature, The calm brow brooding o'er the project dark, With the clear loving heart, and spirit pure Of youth,--I love, yet, hating, love to mark!

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

From this reading On the forenoon of the day after the ball, the carriage of William Brandon, packed and prepared, was at the door of his abode at Bath; meanwhile the lawyer was closeted with his brother.

an old word meaning “to this place”

From this reading "My dear Joseph," said the barrister, "I do not leave you without being fully sensible of your kindness evinced to me, both in coming hither, contrary to your habits, and accompanying me everywhere, despite of your tastes."

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

From this reading That contrast of the hardened and mature, The calm brow brooding o'er the project dark, With the clear loving heart, and spirit pure Of youth,--I love, yet, hating, love to mark!

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

From this reading "My dear Joseph," said the barrister, "I do not leave you without being fully sensible of your kindness evinced to me, both in coming hither, contrary to your habits, and accompanying me everywhere, despite of your tastes."

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading "Mention it not, my dear William," said the kind-hearted squire, "for your delightful society is to me the most agreeable (and that's what I can say of very few people like you; for, for my own part, I generally find the cleverest men _the most unpleasant) in the world!_ And I think lawyers in particular (very different, indeed, from your tribe _you are!) perfectly intolerable!_"

incapable of being tolerated or endured

From this reading "Mention it not, my dear William," said the kind-hearted squire, "for your delightful society is to me the most agreeable (and that's what I can say of very few people like you; for, for my own part, I generally find the cleverest men _the most unpleasant) in the world!_ And I think lawyers in particular (very different, indeed, from your tribe _you are!) perfectly intolerable!_"

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

From this reading "Mention it not, my dear William," said the kind-hearted squire, "for your delightful society is to me the most agreeable (and that's what I can say of very few people like you; for, for my own part, I generally find the cleverest men _the most unpleasant) in the world!_ And I think lawyers in particular (very different, indeed, from your tribe _you are!) perfectly intolerable!_"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Mention it not, my dear William," said the kind-hearted squire, "for your delightful society is to me the most agreeable (and that's what I can say of very few people like you; for, for my own part, I generally find the cleverest men _the most unpleasant) in the world!_ And I think lawyers in particular (very different, indeed, from your tribe _you are!) perfectly intolerable!_"

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading "My dear Joseph," said the barrister, "I do not leave you without being fully sensible of your kindness evinced to me, both in coming hither, contrary to your habits, and accompanying me everywhere, despite of your tastes."

having or proceeding from an innately kind disposition

From this reading "Mention it not, my dear William," said the kind-hearted squire, "for your delightful society is to me the most agreeable (and that's what I can say of very few people like you; for, for my own part, I generally find the cleverest men _the most unpleasant) in the world!_ And I think lawyers in particular (very different, indeed, from your tribe _you are!) perfectly intolerable!_"

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading "My dear Joseph," said the barrister, "I do not leave you without being fully sensible of your kindness evinced to me, both in coming hither, contrary to your habits, and accompanying me everywhere, despite of your tastes."

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

From this reading On the forenoon of the day after the ball, the carriage of William Brandon, packed and prepared, was at the door of his abode at Bath; meanwhile the lawyer was closeted with his brother.

plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading "Mention it not, my dear William," said the kind-hearted squire, "for your delightful society is to me the most agreeable (and that's what I can say of very few people like you; for, for my own part, I generally find the cleverest men _the most unpleasant) in the world!_ And I think lawyers in particular (very different, indeed, from your tribe _you are!) perfectly intolerable!_"

go away from a place

From this reading "My dear Joseph," said the barrister, "I do not leave you without being fully sensible of your kindness evinced to me, both in coming hither, contrary to your habits, and accompanying me everywhere, despite of your tastes."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Mention it not, my dear William," said the kind-hearted squire, "for your delightful society is to me the most agreeable (and that's what I can say of very few people like you; for, for my own part, I generally find the cleverest men _the most unpleasant) in the world!_ And I think lawyers in particular (very different, indeed, from your tribe _you are!) perfectly intolerable!_"

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading That contrast of the hardened and mature, The calm brow brooding o'er the project dark, With the clear loving heart, and spirit pure Of youth,--I love, yet, hating, love to mark!

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading That contrast of the hardened and mature, The calm brow brooding o'er the project dark, With the clear loving heart, and spirit pure Of youth,--I love, yet, hating, love to mark!

attach a tag or label to

From this reading That contrast of the hardened and mature, The calm brow brooding o'er the project dark, With the clear loving heart, and spirit pure Of youth,--I love, yet, hating, love to mark!

characteristic of maturity

From this reading That contrast of the hardened and mature, The calm brow brooding o'er the project dark, With the clear loving heart, and spirit pure Of youth,--I love, yet, hating, love to mark!

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

From this reading "My dear Joseph," said the barrister, "I do not leave you without being fully sensible of your kindness evinced to me, both in coming hither, contrary to your habits, and accompanying me everywhere, despite of your tastes."

at the same time but in another place

From this reading On the forenoon of the day after the ball, the carriage of William Brandon, packed and prepared, was at the door of his abode at Bath; meanwhile the lawyer was closeted with his brother.

the force of workers available

From this reading "Mention it not, my dear William," said the kind-hearted squire, "for your delightful society is to me the most agreeable (and that's what I can say of very few people like you; for, for my own part, I generally find the cleverest men _the most unpleasant) in the world!_ And I think lawyers in particular (very different, indeed, from your tribe _you are!) perfectly intolerable!_"

make reference to

From this reading "Mention it not, my dear William," said the kind-hearted squire, "for your delightful society is to me the most agreeable (and that's what I can say of very few people like you; for, for my own part, I generally find the cleverest men _the most unpleasant) in the world!_ And I think lawyers in particular (very different, indeed, from your tribe _you are!) perfectly intolerable!_"

used to form the superlative

From this reading "Mention it not, my dear William," said the kind-hearted squire, "for your delightful society is to me the most agreeable (and that's what I can say of very few people like you; for, for my own part, I generally find the cleverest men _the most unpleasant) in the world!_ And I think lawyers in particular (very different, indeed, from your tribe _you are!) perfectly intolerable!_"

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "My dear Joseph," said the barrister, "I do not leave you without being fully sensible of your kindness evinced to me, both in coming hither, contrary to your habits, and accompanying me everywhere, despite of your tastes."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "My dear Joseph," said the barrister, "I do not leave you without being fully sensible of your kindness evinced to me, both in coming hither, contrary to your habits, and accompanying me everywhere, despite of your tastes."

throughout a period of time

From this reading That contrast of the hardened and mature, The calm brow brooding o'er the project dark, With the clear loving heart, and spirit pure Of youth,--I love, yet, hating, love to mark!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading That contrast of the hardened and mature, The calm brow brooding o'er the project dark, With the clear loving heart, and spirit pure Of youth,--I love, yet, hating, love to mark!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the forenoon of the day after the ball, the carriage of William Brandon, packed and prepared, was at the door of his abode at Bath; meanwhile the lawyer was closeted with his brother.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "Mention it not, my dear William," said the kind-hearted squire, "for your delightful society is to me the most agreeable (and that's what I can say of very few people like you; for, for my own part, I generally find the cleverest men _the most unpleasant) in the world!_ And I think lawyers in particular (very different, indeed, from your tribe _you are!) perfectly intolerable!_"

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading On the forenoon of the day after the ball, the carriage of William Brandon, packed and prepared, was at the door of his abode at Bath; meanwhile the lawyer was closeted with his brother.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading "Mention it not, my dear William," said the kind-hearted squire, "for your delightful society is to me the most agreeable (and that's what I can say of very few people like you; for, for my own part, I generally find the cleverest men _the most unpleasant) in the world!_ And I think lawyers in particular (very different, indeed, from your tribe _you are!) perfectly intolerable!_"

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading "Mention it not, my dear William," said the kind-hearted squire, "for your delightful society is to me the most agreeable (and that's what I can say of very few people like you; for, for my own part, I generally find the cleverest men _the most unpleasant) in the world!_ And I think lawyers in particular (very different, indeed, from your tribe _you are!) perfectly intolerable!_"

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading "Mention it not, my dear William," said the kind-hearted squire, "for your delightful society is to me the most agreeable (and that's what I can say of very few people like you; for, for my own part, I generally find the cleverest men _the most unpleasant) in the world!_ And I think lawyers in particular (very different, indeed, from your tribe _you are!) perfectly intolerable!_"

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading "Mention it not, my dear William," said the kind-hearted squire, "for your delightful society is to me the most agreeable (and that's what I can say of very few people like you; for, for my own part, I generally find the cleverest men _the most unpleasant) in the world!_ And I think lawyers in particular (very different, indeed, from your tribe _you are!) perfectly intolerable!_"

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading On the forenoon of the day after the ball, the carriage of William Brandon, packed and prepared, was at the door of his abode at Bath; meanwhile the lawyer was closeted with his brother.

communicate vividly

From this reading That contrast of the hardened and mature, The calm brow brooding o'er the project dark, With the clear loving heart, and spirit pure Of youth,--I love, yet, hating, love to mark!

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading That contrast of the hardened and mature, The calm brow brooding o'er the project dark, With the clear loving heart, and spirit pure Of youth,--I love, yet, hating, love to mark!

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "My dear Joseph," said the barrister, "I do not leave you without being fully sensible of your kindness evinced to me, both in coming hither, contrary to your habits, and accompanying me everywhere, despite of your tastes."

express in words

From this reading "Mention it not, my dear William," said the kind-hearted squire, "for your delightful society is to me the most agreeable (and that's what I can say of very few people like you; for, for my own part, I generally find the cleverest men _the most unpleasant) in the world!_ And I think lawyers in particular (very different, indeed, from your tribe _you are!) perfectly intolerable!_"

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading "My dear Joseph," said the barrister, "I do not leave you without being fully sensible of your kindness evinced to me, both in coming hither, contrary to your habits, and accompanying me everywhere, despite of your tastes."

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading "Mention it not, my dear William," said the kind-hearted squire, "for your delightful society is to me the most agreeable (and that's what I can say of very few people like you; for, for my own part, I generally find the cleverest men _the most unpleasant) in the world!_ And I think lawyers in particular (very different, indeed, from your tribe _you are!) perfectly intolerable!_"

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading That contrast of the hardened and mature, The calm brow brooding o'er the project dark, With the clear loving heart, and spirit pure Of youth,--I love, yet, hating, love to mark!

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading "Mention it not, my dear William," said the kind-hearted squire, "for your delightful society is to me the most agreeable (and that's what I can say of very few people like you; for, for my own part, I generally find the cleverest men _the most unpleasant) in the world!_ And I think lawyers in particular (very different, indeed, from your tribe _you are!) perfectly intolerable!_"

plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus

From this reading "My dear Joseph," said the barrister, "I do not leave you without being fully sensible of your kindness evinced to me, both in coming hither, contrary to your habits, and accompanying me everywhere, despite of your tastes."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That contrast of the hardened and mature, The calm brow brooding o'er the project dark, With the clear loving heart, and spirit pure Of youth,--I love, yet, hating, love to mark!

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

From this reading "Mention it not, my dear William," said the kind-hearted squire, "for your delightful society is to me the most agreeable (and that's what I can say of very few people like you; for, for my own part, I generally find the cleverest men _the most unpleasant) in the world!_ And I think lawyers in particular (very different, indeed, from your tribe _you are!) perfectly intolerable!_"

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

From this reading That contrast of the hardened and mature, The calm brow brooding o'er the project dark, With the clear loving heart, and spirit pure Of youth,--I love, yet, hating, love to mark!

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Mention it not, my dear William," said the kind-hearted squire, "for your delightful society is to me the most agreeable (and that's what I can say of very few people like you; for, for my own part, I generally find the cleverest men _the most unpleasant) in the world!_ And I think lawyers in particular (very different, indeed, from your tribe _you are!) perfectly intolerable!_"

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

From this reading That contrast of the hardened and mature, The calm brow brooding o'er the project dark, With the clear loving heart, and spirit pure Of youth,--I love, yet, hating, love to mark!

a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading "Mention it not, my dear William," said the kind-hearted squire, "for your delightful society is to me the most agreeable (and that's what I can say of very few people like you; for, for my own part, I generally find the cleverest men _the most unpleasant) in the world!_ And I think lawyers in particular (very different, indeed, from your tribe _you are!) perfectly intolerable!_"

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading "Mention it not, my dear William," said the kind-hearted squire, "for your delightful society is to me the most agreeable (and that's what I can say of very few people like you; for, for my own part, I generally find the cleverest men _the most unpleasant) in the world!_ And I think lawyers in particular (very different, indeed, from your tribe _you are!) perfectly intolerable!_"

precisely as stated

From this reading "Mention it not, my dear William," said the kind-hearted squire, "for your delightful society is to me the most agreeable (and that's what I can say of very few people like you; for, for my own part, I generally find the cleverest men _the most unpleasant) in the world!_ And I think lawyers in particular (very different, indeed, from your tribe _you are!) perfectly intolerable!_"

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

From this reading On the forenoon of the day after the ball, the carriage of William Brandon, packed and prepared, was at the door of his abode at Bath; meanwhile the lawyer was closeted with his brother.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Mention it not, my dear William," said the kind-hearted squire, "for your delightful society is to me the most agreeable (and that's what I can say of very few people like you; for, for my own part, I generally find the cleverest men _the most unpleasant) in the world!_ And I think lawyers in particular (very different, indeed, from your tribe _you are!) perfectly intolerable!_"

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

From this reading On the forenoon of the day after the ball, the carriage of William Brandon, packed and prepared, was at the door of his abode at Bath; meanwhile the lawyer was closeted with his brother.

in the company of; together with

From this reading That contrast of the hardened and mature, The calm brow brooding o'er the project dark, With the clear loving heart, and spirit pure Of youth,--I love, yet, hating, love to mark!

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "My dear Joseph," said the barrister, "I do not leave you without being fully sensible of your kindness evinced to me, both in coming hither, contrary to your habits, and accompanying me everywhere, despite of your tastes."

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading "Mention it not, my dear William," said the kind-hearted squire, "for your delightful society is to me the most agreeable (and that's what I can say of very few people like you; for, for my own part, I generally find the cleverest men _the most unpleasant) in the world!_ And I think lawyers in particular (very different, indeed, from your tribe _you are!) perfectly intolerable!_"

but in spite of that

From this reading That contrast of the hardened and mature, The calm brow brooding o'er the project dark, With the clear loving heart, and spirit pure Of youth,--I love, yet, hating, love to mark!

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "My dear Joseph," said the barrister, "I do not leave you without being fully sensible of your kindness evinced to me, both in coming hither, contrary to your habits, and accompanying me everywhere, despite of your tastes."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "My dear Joseph," said the barrister, "I do not leave you without being fully sensible of your kindness evinced to me, both in coming hither, contrary to your habits, and accompanying me everywhere, despite of your tastes."

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading That contrast of the hardened and mature, The calm brow brooding o'er the project dark, With the clear loving heart, and spirit pure Of youth,--I love, yet, hating, love to mark!