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From this reading He observed, touching this subject, that where there are _materials_ for growth, if any thing does not advance in height, it spreads out like a _fir-tree_,[55] when the top shoot is broken off and it fills wide at the bottom.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He observed, touching this subject, that where there are _materials_ for growth, if any thing does not advance in height, it spreads out like a _fir-tree_,[55] when the top shoot is broken off and it fills wide at the bottom.
quickly and without warning
From this reading His face was neither extravagantly ugly, nor disproportioned to his body; but a double, or rather treble chin descended in layers very nearly to the pit of his stomach, whence his paunch abruptly stretched out, as if placed by Nature as a shelf for the chin to rest upon.
in actual fact
From this reading He was not actually fat, nor particularly bony: I think his bulk consisted of solid, substantial flesh.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading He observed, touching this subject, that where there are _materials_ for growth, if any thing does not advance in height, it spreads out like a _fir-tree_,[55] when the top shoot is broken off and it fills wide at the bottom.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As to my uncle’s figure, nothing resembling it having ever been seen, at least by me, I cannot pretend to give any idea of it, save by an especial description.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was short, (which he said was the effect of the poison,) and as broad as long—appearing to grow the wrong way.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As to my uncle’s figure, nothing resembling it having ever been seen, at least by me, I cannot pretend to give any idea of it, save by an especial description.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading He was short, (which he said was the effect of the poison,) and as broad as long—appearing to grow the wrong way.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He observed, touching this subject, that where there are _materials_ for growth, if any thing does not advance in height, it spreads out like a _fir-tree_,[55] when the top shoot is broken off and it fills wide at the bottom.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As to my uncle’s figure, nothing resembling it having ever been seen, at least by me, I cannot pretend to give any idea of it, save by an especial description.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As to my uncle’s figure, nothing resembling it having ever been seen, at least by me, I cannot pretend to give any idea of it, save by an especial description.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As to my uncle’s figure, nothing resembling it having ever been seen, at least by me, I cannot pretend to give any idea of it, save by an especial description.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading His face was neither extravagantly ugly, nor disproportioned to his body; but a double, or rather treble chin descended in layers very nearly to the pit of his stomach, whence his paunch abruptly stretched out, as if placed by Nature as a shelf for the chin to rest upon.
bonyadjectiveUS /ˈboʊni/
being very thin
From this reading He was not actually fat, nor particularly bony: I think his bulk consisted of solid, substantial flesh.
the lower side of anything
From this reading He observed, touching this subject, that where there are _materials_ for growth, if any thing does not advance in height, it spreads out like a _fir-tree_,[55] when the top shoot is broken off and it fills wide at the bottom.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He was short, (which he said was the effect of the poison,) and as broad as long—appearing to grow the wrong way.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading He observed, touching this subject, that where there are _materials_ for growth, if any thing does not advance in height, it spreads out like a _fir-tree_,[55] when the top shoot is broken off and it fills wide at the bottom.
bulknounUS /bʌlk/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading He was not actually fat, nor particularly bony: I think his bulk consisted of solid, substantial flesh.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His face was neither extravagantly ugly, nor disproportioned to his body; but a double, or rather treble chin descended in layers very nearly to the pit of his stomach, whence his paunch abruptly stretched out, as if placed by Nature as a shelf for the chin to rest upon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As to my uncle’s figure, nothing resembling it having ever been seen, at least by me, I cannot pretend to give any idea of it, save by an especial description.
cannot
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From this reading As to my uncle’s figure, nothing resembling it having ever been seen, at least by me, I cannot pretend to give any idea of it, save by an especial description.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading His face was neither extravagantly ugly, nor disproportioned to his body; but a double, or rather treble chin descended in layers very nearly to the pit of his stomach, whence his paunch abruptly stretched out, as if placed by Nature as a shelf for the chin to rest upon.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading He was not actually fat, nor particularly bony: I think his bulk consisted of solid, substantial flesh.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading His face was neither extravagantly ugly, nor disproportioned to his body; but a double, or rather treble chin descended in layers very nearly to the pit of his stomach, whence his paunch abruptly stretched out, as if placed by Nature as a shelf for the chin to rest upon.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading As to my uncle’s figure, nothing resembling it having ever been seen, at least by me, I cannot pretend to give any idea of it, save by an especial description.
disproportioned
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From this reading His face was neither extravagantly ugly, nor disproportioned to his body; but a double, or rather treble chin descended in layers very nearly to the pit of his stomach, whence his paunch abruptly stretched out, as if placed by Nature as a shelf for the chin to rest upon.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He observed, touching this subject, that where there are _materials_ for growth, if any thing does not advance in height, it spreads out like a _fir-tree_,[55] when the top shoot is broken off and it fills wide at the bottom.
increase twofold
From this reading His face was neither extravagantly ugly, nor disproportioned to his body; but a double, or rather treble chin descended in layers very nearly to the pit of his stomach, whence his paunch abruptly stretched out, as if placed by Nature as a shelf for the chin to rest upon.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He was short, (which he said was the effect of the poison,) and as broad as long—appearing to grow the wrong way.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading As to my uncle’s figure, nothing resembling it having ever been seen, at least by me, I cannot pretend to give any idea of it, save by an especial description.
at any time
From this reading As to my uncle’s figure, nothing resembling it having ever been seen, at least by me, I cannot pretend to give any idea of it, save by an especial description.
extravagantlyadverbUS /ˌekˈstrævəɡəntli/
in an abundant manner
From this reading His face was neither extravagantly ugly, nor disproportioned to his body; but a double, or rather treble chin descended in layers very nearly to the pit of his stomach, whence his paunch abruptly stretched out, as if placed by Nature as a shelf for the chin to rest upon.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face was neither extravagantly ugly, nor disproportioned to his body; but a double, or rather treble chin descended in layers very nearly to the pit of his stomach, whence his paunch abruptly stretched out, as if placed by Nature as a shelf for the chin to rest upon.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading He was not actually fat, nor particularly bony: I think his bulk consisted of solid, substantial flesh.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading As to my uncle’s figure, nothing resembling it having ever been seen, at least by me, I cannot pretend to give any idea of it, save by an especial description.
fillsnounUS /fɪlz/
plural of “fill” — a quantity sufficient to satisfy
From this reading He observed, touching this subject, that where there are _materials_ for growth, if any thing does not advance in height, it spreads out like a _fir-tree_,[55] when the top shoot is broken off and it fills wide at the bottom.
fir-tree
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From this reading He observed, touching this subject, that where there are _materials_ for growth, if any thing does not advance in height, it spreads out like a _fir-tree_,[55] when the top shoot is broken off and it fills wide at the bottom.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading He was not actually fat, nor particularly bony: I think his bulk consisted of solid, substantial flesh.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He observed, touching this subject, that where there are _materials_ for growth, if any thing does not advance in height, it spreads out like a _fir-tree_,[55] when the top shoot is broken off and it fills wide at the bottom.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading As to my uncle’s figure, nothing resembling it having ever been seen, at least by me, I cannot pretend to give any idea of it, save by an especial description.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading He was short, (which he said was the effect of the poison,) and as broad as long—appearing to grow the wrong way.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading He observed, touching this subject, that where there are _materials_ for growth, if any thing does not advance in height, it spreads out like a _fir-tree_,[55] when the top shoot is broken off and it fills wide at the bottom.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading As to my uncle’s figure, nothing resembling it having ever been seen, at least by me, I cannot pretend to give any idea of it, save by an especial description.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was short, (which he said was the effect of the poison,) and as broad as long—appearing to grow the wrong way.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading He observed, touching this subject, that where there are _materials_ for growth, if any thing does not advance in height, it spreads out like a _fir-tree_,[55] when the top shoot is broken off and it fills wide at the bottom.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was not actually fat, nor particularly bony: I think his bulk consisted of solid, substantial flesh.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As to my uncle’s figure, nothing resembling it having ever been seen, at least by me, I cannot pretend to give any idea of it, save by an especial description.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As to my uncle’s figure, nothing resembling it having ever been seen, at least by me, I cannot pretend to give any idea of it, save by an especial description.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He observed, touching this subject, that where there are _materials_ for growth, if any thing does not advance in height, it spreads out like a _fir-tree_,[55] when the top shoot is broken off and it fills wide at the bottom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He observed, touching this subject, that where there are _materials_ for growth, if any thing does not advance in height, it spreads out like a _fir-tree_,[55] when the top shoot is broken off and it fills wide at the bottom.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He observed, touching this subject, that where there are _materials_ for growth, if any thing does not advance in height, it spreads out like a _fir-tree_,[55] when the top shoot is broken off and it fills wide at the bottom.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As to my uncle’s figure, nothing resembling it having ever been seen, at least by me, I cannot pretend to give any idea of it, save by an especial description.
layersnounUS /ˈleɪərz/
plural of “layer” — single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance
From this reading His face was neither extravagantly ugly, nor disproportioned to his body; but a double, or rather treble chin descended in layers very nearly to the pit of his stomach, whence his paunch abruptly stretched out, as if placed by Nature as a shelf for the chin to rest upon.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading As to my uncle’s figure, nothing resembling it having ever been seen, at least by me, I cannot pretend to give any idea of it, save by an especial description.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He observed, touching this subject, that where there are _materials_ for growth, if any thing does not advance in height, it spreads out like a _fir-tree_,[55] when the top shoot is broken off and it fills wide at the bottom.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He was short, (which he said was the effect of the poison,) and as broad as long—appearing to grow the wrong way.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading He observed, touching this subject, that where there are _materials_ for growth, if any thing does not advance in height, it spreads out like a _fir-tree_,[55] when the top shoot is broken off and it fills wide at the bottom.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As to my uncle’s figure, nothing resembling it having ever been seen, at least by me, I cannot pretend to give any idea of it, save by an especial description.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As to my uncle’s figure, nothing resembling it having ever been seen, at least by me, I cannot pretend to give any idea of it, save by an especial description.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading His face was neither extravagantly ugly, nor disproportioned to his body; but a double, or rather treble chin descended in layers very nearly to the pit of his stomach, whence his paunch abruptly stretched out, as if placed by Nature as a shelf for the chin to rest upon.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading His face was neither extravagantly ugly, nor disproportioned to his body; but a double, or rather treble chin descended in layers very nearly to the pit of his stomach, whence his paunch abruptly stretched out, as if placed by Nature as a shelf for the chin to rest upon.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading His face was neither extravagantly ugly, nor disproportioned to his body; but a double, or rather treble chin descended in layers very nearly to the pit of his stomach, whence his paunch abruptly stretched out, as if placed by Nature as a shelf for the chin to rest upon.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He was not actually fat, nor particularly bony: I think his bulk consisted of solid, substantial flesh.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He observed, touching this subject, that where there are _materials_ for growth, if any thing does not advance in height, it spreads out like a _fir-tree_,[55] when the top shoot is broken off and it fills wide at the bottom.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading As to my uncle’s figure, nothing resembling it having ever been seen, at least by me, I cannot pretend to give any idea of it, save by an especial description.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He observed, touching this subject, that where there are _materials_ for growth, if any thing does not advance in height, it spreads out like a _fir-tree_,[55] when the top shoot is broken off and it fills wide at the bottom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As to my uncle’s figure, nothing resembling it having ever been seen, at least by me, I cannot pretend to give any idea of it, save by an especial description.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He observed, touching this subject, that where there are _materials_ for growth, if any thing does not advance in height, it spreads out like a _fir-tree_,[55] when the top shoot is broken off and it fills wide at the bottom.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His face was neither extravagantly ugly, nor disproportioned to his body; but a double, or rather treble chin descended in layers very nearly to the pit of his stomach, whence his paunch abruptly stretched out, as if placed by Nature as a shelf for the chin to rest upon.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He observed, touching this subject, that where there are _materials_ for growth, if any thing does not advance in height, it spreads out like a _fir-tree_,[55] when the top shoot is broken off and it fills wide at the bottom.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading He was not actually fat, nor particularly bony: I think his bulk consisted of solid, substantial flesh.
paunchnoun
a protruding abdomen
From this reading His face was neither extravagantly ugly, nor disproportioned to his body; but a double, or rather treble chin descended in layers very nearly to the pit of his stomach, whence his paunch abruptly stretched out, as if placed by Nature as a shelf for the chin to rest upon.
pitnounUS /pɪt/
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
From this reading His face was neither extravagantly ugly, nor disproportioned to his body; but a double, or rather treble chin descended in layers very nearly to the pit of his stomach, whence his paunch abruptly stretched out, as if placed by Nature as a shelf for the chin to rest upon.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading His face was neither extravagantly ugly, nor disproportioned to his body; but a double, or rather treble chin descended in layers very nearly to the pit of his stomach, whence his paunch abruptly stretched out, as if placed by Nature as a shelf for the chin to rest upon.
poisonverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading He was short, (which he said was the effect of the poison,) and as broad as long—appearing to grow the wrong way.
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading As to my uncle’s figure, nothing resembling it having ever been seen, at least by me, I cannot pretend to give any idea of it, save by an especial description.
on the contrary
From this reading His face was neither extravagantly ugly, nor disproportioned to his body; but a double, or rather treble chin descended in layers very nearly to the pit of his stomach, whence his paunch abruptly stretched out, as if placed by Nature as a shelf for the chin to rest upon.
resemblingverbUS /rɪˈzembəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading As to my uncle’s figure, nothing resembling it having ever been seen, at least by me, I cannot pretend to give any idea of it, save by an especial description.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading His face was neither extravagantly ugly, nor disproportioned to his body; but a double, or rather treble chin descended in layers very nearly to the pit of his stomach, whence his paunch abruptly stretched out, as if placed by Nature as a shelf for the chin to rest upon.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He was short, (which he said was the effect of the poison,) and as broad as long—appearing to grow the wrong way.
except for; apart from
From this reading As to my uncle’s figure, nothing resembling it having ever been seen, at least by me, I cannot pretend to give any idea of it, save by an especial description.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As to my uncle’s figure, nothing resembling it having ever been seen, at least by me, I cannot pretend to give any idea of it, save by an especial description.
shelfnounUS /ʃelf/
A flat horizontal plane used to hold books or scrolls in a library.
From this reading His face was neither extravagantly ugly, nor disproportioned to his body; but a double, or rather treble chin descended in layers very nearly to the pit of his stomach, whence his paunch abruptly stretched out, as if placed by Nature as a shelf for the chin to rest upon.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading He observed, touching this subject, that where there are _materials_ for growth, if any thing does not advance in height, it spreads out like a _fir-tree_,[55] when the top shoot is broken off and it fills wide at the bottom.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading He was short, (which he said was the effect of the poison,) and as broad as long—appearing to grow the wrong way.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading He was not actually fat, nor particularly bony: I think his bulk consisted of solid, substantial flesh.
spreadsnounUS /spredz/
plural of “spread” — process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading He observed, touching this subject, that where there are _materials_ for growth, if any thing does not advance in height, it spreads out like a _fir-tree_,[55] when the top shoot is broken off and it fills wide at the bottom.
stomachnounUS /ˈstʌmək/
an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion
From this reading His face was neither extravagantly ugly, nor disproportioned to his body; but a double, or rather treble chin descended in layers very nearly to the pit of his stomach, whence his paunch abruptly stretched out, as if placed by Nature as a shelf for the chin to rest upon.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading His face was neither extravagantly ugly, nor disproportioned to his body; but a double, or rather treble chin descended in layers very nearly to the pit of his stomach, whence his paunch abruptly stretched out, as if placed by Nature as a shelf for the chin to rest upon.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading He observed, touching this subject, that where there are _materials_ for growth, if any thing does not advance in height, it spreads out like a _fir-tree_,[55] when the top shoot is broken off and it fills wide at the bottom.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading He was not actually fat, nor particularly bony: I think his bulk consisted of solid, substantial flesh.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He observed, touching this subject, that where there are _materials_ for growth, if any thing does not advance in height, it spreads out like a _fir-tree_,[55] when the top shoot is broken off and it fills wide at the bottom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was short, (which he said was the effect of the poison,) and as broad as long—appearing to grow the wrong way.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He observed, touching this subject, that where there are _materials_ for growth, if any thing does not advance in height, it spreads out like a _fir-tree_,[55] when the top shoot is broken off and it fills wide at the bottom.
a special situation
From this reading He observed, touching this subject, that where there are _materials_ for growth, if any thing does not advance in height, it spreads out like a _fir-tree_,[55] when the top shoot is broken off and it fills wide at the bottom.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He was not actually fat, nor particularly bony: I think his bulk consisted of solid, substantial flesh.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He observed, touching this subject, that where there are _materials_ for growth, if any thing does not advance in height, it spreads out like a _fir-tree_,[55] when the top shoot is broken off and it fills wide at the bottom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As to my uncle’s figure, nothing resembling it having ever been seen, at least by me, I cannot pretend to give any idea of it, save by an especial description.
the upper part of anything
From this reading He observed, touching this subject, that where there are _materials_ for growth, if any thing does not advance in height, it spreads out like a _fir-tree_,[55] when the top shoot is broken off and it fills wide at the bottom.
arousing affect
From this reading He observed, touching this subject, that where there are _materials_ for growth, if any thing does not advance in height, it spreads out like a _fir-tree_,[55] when the top shoot is broken off and it fills wide at the bottom.
trebleadjectiveUS /ˈtrebəl/
having or denoting a high range
From this reading His face was neither extravagantly ugly, nor disproportioned to his body; but a double, or rather treble chin descended in layers very nearly to the pit of his stomach, whence his paunch abruptly stretched out, as if placed by Nature as a shelf for the chin to rest upon.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading His face was neither extravagantly ugly, nor disproportioned to his body; but a double, or rather treble chin descended in layers very nearly to the pit of his stomach, whence his paunch abruptly stretched out, as if placed by Nature as a shelf for the chin to rest upon.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading As to my uncle’s figure, nothing resembling it having ever been seen, at least by me, I cannot pretend to give any idea of it, save by an especial description.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His face was neither extravagantly ugly, nor disproportioned to his body; but a double, or rather treble chin descended in layers very nearly to the pit of his stomach, whence his paunch abruptly stretched out, as if placed by Nature as a shelf for the chin to rest upon.
precisely as stated
From this reading His face was neither extravagantly ugly, nor disproportioned to his body; but a double, or rather treble chin descended in layers very nearly to the pit of his stomach, whence his paunch abruptly stretched out, as if placed by Nature as a shelf for the chin to rest upon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was short, (which he said was the effect of the poison,) and as broad as long—appearing to grow the wrong way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was short, (which he said was the effect of the poison,) and as broad as long—appearing to grow the wrong way.
at the time that
From this reading He observed, touching this subject, that where there are _materials_ for growth, if any thing does not advance in height, it spreads out like a _fir-tree_,[55] when the top shoot is broken off and it fills wide at the bottom.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading His face was neither extravagantly ugly, nor disproportioned to his body; but a double, or rather treble chin descended in layers very nearly to the pit of his stomach, whence his paunch abruptly stretched out, as if placed by Nature as a shelf for the chin to rest upon.
in or at the place that
From this reading He observed, touching this subject, that where there are _materials_ for growth, if any thing does not advance in height, it spreads out like a _fir-tree_,[55] when the top shoot is broken off and it fills wide at the bottom.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was short, (which he said was the effect of the poison,) and as broad as long—appearing to grow the wrong way.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He observed, touching this subject, that where there are _materials_ for growth, if any thing does not advance in height, it spreads out like a _fir-tree_,[55] when the top shoot is broken off and it fills wide at the bottom.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading He was short, (which he said was the effect of the poison,) and as broad as long—appearing to grow the wrong way.
