Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

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

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

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

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

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

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading By the bright days of my youth, there is something truly delightful in the quick motion of four post-horses.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By the bright days of my youth, there is something truly delightful in the quick motion of four post-horses.

a town in northern France on the Strait of Dover that serves as a ferry port to England

From this reading We reached Calais in safety, and in good time, the next day.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading O, cousin, you know him--the fine gentleman they talk of so much in town.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading --Wycherly's Dancing Master.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading We reached Calais in safety, and in good time, the next day.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading By the bright days of my youth, there is something truly delightful in the quick motion of four post-horses.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading By the bright days of my youth, there is something truly delightful in the quick motion of four post-horses.

a county in southwestern England

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

superlative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

give the right to

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

at any time

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading O, cousin, you know him--the fine gentleman they talk of so much in town.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading By the bright days of my youth, there is something truly delightful in the quick motion of four post-horses.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

a man of refinement

From this reading O, cousin, you know him--the fine gentleman they talk of so much in town.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading We reached Calais in safety, and in good time, the next day.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

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

From this reading O, cousin, you know him--the fine gentleman they talk of so much in town.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

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

From this reading O, cousin, you know him--the fine gentleman they talk of so much in town.

past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

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

From this reading By the bright days of my youth, there is something truly delightful in the quick motion of four post-horses.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading O, cousin, you know him--the fine gentleman they talk of so much in town.

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

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading --Wycherly's Dancing Master.

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

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading By the bright days of my youth, there is something truly delightful in the quick motion of four post-horses.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading O, cousin, you know him--the fine gentleman they talk of so much in town.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading By the bright days of my youth, there is something truly delightful in the quick motion of four post-horses.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading We reached Calais in safety, and in good time, the next day.

not one, and not any

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading O, cousin, you know him--the fine gentleman they talk of so much in town.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading O, cousin, you know him--the fine gentleman they talk of so much in town.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

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From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

breathing heavily (as after exertion)

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

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From this reading By the bright days of my youth, there is something truly delightful in the quick motion of four post-horses.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading By the bright days of my youth, there is something truly delightful in the quick motion of four post-horses.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading We reached Calais in safety, and in good time, the next day.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading We reached Calais in safety, and in good time, the next day.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading O, cousin, you know him--the fine gentleman they talk of so much in town.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading By the bright days of my youth, there is something truly delightful in the quick motion of four post-horses.

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From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

plural of “steed” — (literary) a spirited horse for state of war

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

not in physical motion

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

superlative of “swift” — moving very fast

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading O, cousin, you know him--the fine gentleman they talk of so much in town.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

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

From this reading O, cousin, you know him--the fine gentleman they talk of so much in town.

in or at that place or location

From this reading By the bright days of my youth, there is something truly delightful in the quick motion of four post-horses.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading O, cousin, you know him--the fine gentleman they talk of so much in town.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading We reached Calais in safety, and in good time, the next day.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

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

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading O, cousin, you know him--the fine gentleman they talk of so much in town.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading By the bright days of my youth, there is something truly delightful in the quick motion of four post-horses.

(from 16th to 19th centuries) gates set across a road to prevent passage until a toll had been paid

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

exhausted

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

in or at the place that

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

which person or people

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

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From this reading --Wycherly's Dancing Master.

but in spite of that

From this reading In France, where one's steeds are none of the swiftest, the pleasures of travelling are not quite so great as in England; still, however, to a man who is tired of one scene-- panting for another--in love with excitement, and not yet wearied of its pursuit--the turnpike road is more grateful than the easiest chair ever invented, and the little prison we entitle a carriage, more cheerful than the state-rooms of Devonshire House.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading O, cousin, you know him--the fine gentleman they talk of so much in town.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading By the bright days of my youth, there is something truly delightful in the quick motion of four post-horses.