Chapter XXII

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

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

-ing form of “acknowledge” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

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

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM--CORRECTION IN THE ORTHOGRAPHY OF HIS FAMILY SEAT--HIS RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE--VERY ORIGINAL VIEWS ENTERTAINED BY HIM ON THIS SUBJECT--HIS LIBERALITY IN MONEY MATTERS--AVERSION TO THE LAW REGARDING INTEREST--DEMOCRATIC VIEW OF THAT QUESTION--HIS ENCOURAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY AND THE WORKING PEOPLE--INGENIOUS AND PROFOUND ILLUSTRATION OF THE GREAT DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLE.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

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

From this reading Such is the destiny of distinguished men, that their lives are common property for the teaching of their generation.

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

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

endowed with authority

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM--CORRECTION IN THE ORTHOGRAPHY OF HIS FAMILY SEAT--HIS RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE--VERY ORIGINAL VIEWS ENTERTAINED BY HIM ON THIS SUBJECT--HIS LIBERALITY IN MONEY MATTERS--AVERSION TO THE LAW REGARDING INTEREST--DEMOCRATIC VIEW OF THAT QUESTION--HIS ENCOURAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY AND THE WORKING PEOPLE--INGENIOUS AND PROFOUND ILLUSTRATION OF THE GREAT DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLE.

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

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

given or giving freely

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM--CORRECTION IN THE ORTHOGRAPHY OF HIS FAMILY SEAT--HIS RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE--VERY ORIGINAL VIEWS ENTERTAINED BY HIM ON THIS SUBJECT--HIS LIBERALITY IN MONEY MATTERS--AVERSION TO THE LAW REGARDING INTEREST--DEMOCRATIC VIEW OF THAT QUESTION--HIS ENCOURAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY AND THE WORKING PEOPLE--INGENIOUS AND PROFOUND ILLUSTRATION OF THE GREAT DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLE.

harsh criticism or disapproval

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

in a manner tending to attract attention

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM--CORRECTION IN THE ORTHOGRAPHY OF HIS FAMILY SEAT--HIS RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE--VERY ORIGINAL VIEWS ENTERTAINED BY HIM ON THIS SUBJECT--HIS LIBERALITY IN MONEY MATTERS--AVERSION TO THE LAW REGARDING INTEREST--DEMOCRATIC VIEW OF THAT QUESTION--HIS ENCOURAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY AND THE WORKING PEOPLE--INGENIOUS AND PROFOUND ILLUSTRATION OF THE GREAT DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLE.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM--CORRECTION IN THE ORTHOGRAPHY OF HIS FAMILY SEAT--HIS RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE--VERY ORIGINAL VIEWS ENTERTAINED BY HIM ON THIS SUBJECT--HIS LIBERALITY IN MONEY MATTERS--AVERSION TO THE LAW REGARDING INTEREST--DEMOCRATIC VIEW OF THAT QUESTION--HIS ENCOURAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY AND THE WORKING PEOPLE--INGENIOUS AND PROFOUND ILLUSTRATION OF THE GREAT DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLE.

as deserved

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Such is the destiny of distinguished men, that their lives are common property for the teaching of their generation.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

extended verbal expression in speech or writing

From this reading FURTHER DISCOURSE RELATING TO THE HON.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading Such is the destiny of distinguished men, that their lives are common property for the teaching of their generation.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

the expression of approval and support

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM--CORRECTION IN THE ORTHOGRAPHY OF HIS FAMILY SEAT--HIS RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE--VERY ORIGINAL VIEWS ENTERTAINED BY HIM ON THIS SUBJECT--HIS LIBERALITY IN MONEY MATTERS--AVERSION TO THE LAW REGARDING INTEREST--DEMOCRATIC VIEW OF THAT QUESTION--HIS ENCOURAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY AND THE WORKING PEOPLE--INGENIOUS AND PROFOUND ILLUSTRATION OF THE GREAT DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLE.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM--CORRECTION IN THE ORTHOGRAPHY OF HIS FAMILY SEAT--HIS RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE--VERY ORIGINAL VIEWS ENTERTAINED BY HIM ON THIS SUBJECT--HIS LIBERALITY IN MONEY MATTERS--AVERSION TO THE LAW REGARDING INTEREST--DEMOCRATIC VIEW OF THAT QUESTION--HIS ENCOURAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY AND THE WORKING PEOPLE--INGENIOUS AND PROFOUND ILLUSTRATION OF THE GREAT DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLE.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

a standard or typical example

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

divisible by two

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

something to be imitated

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

a social unit living together

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM--CORRECTION IN THE ORTHOGRAPHY OF HIS FAMILY SEAT--HIS RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE--VERY ORIGINAL VIEWS ENTERTAINED BY HIM ON THIS SUBJECT--HIS LIBERALITY IN MONEY MATTERS--AVERSION TO THE LAW REGARDING INTEREST--DEMOCRATIC VIEW OF THAT QUESTION--HIS ENCOURAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY AND THE WORKING PEOPLE--INGENIOUS AND PROFOUND ILLUSTRATION OF THE GREAT DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLE.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

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

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM--CORRECTION IN THE ORTHOGRAPHY OF HIS FAMILY SEAT--HIS RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE--VERY ORIGINAL VIEWS ENTERTAINED BY HIM ON THIS SUBJECT--HIS LIBERALITY IN MONEY MATTERS--AVERSION TO THE LAW REGARDING INTEREST--DEMOCRATIC VIEW OF THAT QUESTION--HIS ENCOURAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY AND THE WORKING PEOPLE--INGENIOUS AND PROFOUND ILLUSTRATION OF THE GREAT DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLE.

past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM--CORRECTION IN THE ORTHOGRAPHY OF HIS FAMILY SEAT--HIS RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE--VERY ORIGINAL VIEWS ENTERTAINED BY HIM ON THIS SUBJECT--HIS LIBERALITY IN MONEY MATTERS--AVERSION TO THE LAW REGARDING INTEREST--DEMOCRATIC VIEW OF THAT QUESTION--HIS ENCOURAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY AND THE WORKING PEOPLE--INGENIOUS AND PROFOUND ILLUSTRATION OF THE GREAT DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLE.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

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

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading FURTHER DISCOURSE RELATING TO THE HON.

all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading Such is the destiny of distinguished men, that their lives are common property for the teaching of their generation.

a man of refinement

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

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

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM--CORRECTION IN THE ORTHOGRAPHY OF HIS FAMILY SEAT--HIS RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE--VERY ORIGINAL VIEWS ENTERTAINED BY HIM ON THIS SUBJECT--HIS LIBERALITY IN MONEY MATTERS--AVERSION TO THE LAW REGARDING INTEREST--DEMOCRATIC VIEW OF THAT QUESTION--HIS ENCOURAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY AND THE WORKING PEOPLE--INGENIOUS AND PROFOUND ILLUSTRATION OF THE GREAT DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLE.

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

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

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

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

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

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

in this place or thing or document

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

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

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM--CORRECTION IN THE ORTHOGRAPHY OF HIS FAMILY SEAT--HIS RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE--VERY ORIGINAL VIEWS ENTERTAINED BY HIM ON THIS SUBJECT--HIS LIBERALITY IN MONEY MATTERS--AVERSION TO THE LAW REGARDING INTEREST--DEMOCRATIC VIEW OF THAT QUESTION--HIS ENCOURAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY AND THE WORKING PEOPLE--INGENIOUS AND PROFOUND ILLUSTRATION OF THE GREAT DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLE.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

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

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM--CORRECTION IN THE ORTHOGRAPHY OF HIS FAMILY SEAT--HIS RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE--VERY ORIGINAL VIEWS ENTERTAINED BY HIM ON THIS SUBJECT--HIS LIBERALITY IN MONEY MATTERS--AVERSION TO THE LAW REGARDING INTEREST--DEMOCRATIC VIEW OF THAT QUESTION--HIS ENCOURAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY AND THE WORKING PEOPLE--INGENIOUS AND PROFOUND ILLUSTRATION OF THE GREAT DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLE.

the act of retaining something

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

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

From this reading FURTHER DISCOURSE RELATING TO THE HON.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

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

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM--CORRECTION IN THE ORTHOGRAPHY OF HIS FAMILY SEAT--HIS RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE--VERY ORIGINAL VIEWS ENTERTAINED BY HIM ON THIS SUBJECT--HIS LIBERALITY IN MONEY MATTERS--AVERSION TO THE LAW REGARDING INTEREST--DEMOCRATIC VIEW OF THAT QUESTION--HIS ENCOURAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY AND THE WORKING PEOPLE--INGENIOUS AND PROFOUND ILLUSTRATION OF THE GREAT DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLE.

showing lack of favoritism

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

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

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM--CORRECTION IN THE ORTHOGRAPHY OF HIS FAMILY SEAT--HIS RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE--VERY ORIGINAL VIEWS ENTERTAINED BY HIM ON THIS SUBJECT--HIS LIBERALITY IN MONEY MATTERS--AVERSION TO THE LAW REGARDING INTEREST--DEMOCRATIC VIEW OF THAT QUESTION--HIS ENCOURAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY AND THE WORKING PEOPLE--INGENIOUS AND PROFOUND ILLUSTRATION OF THE GREAT DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLE.

the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM--CORRECTION IN THE ORTHOGRAPHY OF HIS FAMILY SEAT--HIS RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE--VERY ORIGINAL VIEWS ENTERTAINED BY HIM ON THIS SUBJECT--HIS LIBERALITY IN MONEY MATTERS--AVERSION TO THE LAW REGARDING INTEREST--DEMOCRATIC VIEW OF THAT QUESTION--HIS ENCOURAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY AND THE WORKING PEOPLE--INGENIOUS AND PROFOUND ILLUSTRATION OF THE GREAT DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLE.

Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM--CORRECTION IN THE ORTHOGRAPHY OF HIS FAMILY SEAT--HIS RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE--VERY ORIGINAL VIEWS ENTERTAINED BY HIM ON THIS SUBJECT--HIS LIBERALITY IN MONEY MATTERS--AVERSION TO THE LAW REGARDING INTEREST--DEMOCRATIC VIEW OF THAT QUESTION--HIS ENCOURAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY AND THE WORKING PEOPLE--INGENIOUS AND PROFOUND ILLUSTRATION OF THE GREAT DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLE.

clear or deep perception of a situation

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

a message describing how something is to be done

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM--CORRECTION IN THE ORTHOGRAPHY OF HIS FAMILY SEAT--HIS RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE--VERY ORIGINAL VIEWS ENTERTAINED BY HIM ON THIS SUBJECT--HIS LIBERALITY IN MONEY MATTERS--AVERSION TO THE LAW REGARDING INTEREST--DEMOCRATIC VIEW OF THAT QUESTION--HIS ENCOURAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY AND THE WORKING PEOPLE--INGENIOUS AND PROFOUND ILLUSTRATION OF THE GREAT DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLE.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

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

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM--CORRECTION IN THE ORTHOGRAPHY OF HIS FAMILY SEAT--HIS RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE--VERY ORIGINAL VIEWS ENTERTAINED BY HIM ON THIS SUBJECT--HIS LIBERALITY IN MONEY MATTERS--AVERSION TO THE LAW REGARDING INTEREST--DEMOCRATIC VIEW OF THAT QUESTION--HIS ENCOURAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY AND THE WORKING PEOPLE--INGENIOUS AND PROFOUND ILLUSTRATION OF THE GREAT DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLE.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

an inclination to favor progress and individual freedom

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM--CORRECTION IN THE ORTHOGRAPHY OF HIS FAMILY SEAT--HIS RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE--VERY ORIGINAL VIEWS ENTERTAINED BY HIM ON THIS SUBJECT--HIS LIBERALITY IN MONEY MATTERS--AVERSION TO THE LAW REGARDING INTEREST--DEMOCRATIC VIEW OF THAT QUESTION--HIS ENCOURAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY AND THE WORKING PEOPLE--INGENIOUS AND PROFOUND ILLUSTRATION OF THE GREAT DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLE.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Such is the destiny of distinguished men, that their lives are common property for the teaching of their generation.

engage in

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

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

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM--CORRECTION IN THE ORTHOGRAPHY OF HIS FAMILY SEAT--HIS RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE--VERY ORIGINAL VIEWS ENTERTAINED BY HIM ON THIS SUBJECT--HIS LIBERALITY IN MONEY MATTERS--AVERSION TO THE LAW REGARDING INTEREST--DEMOCRATIC VIEW OF THAT QUESTION--HIS ENCOURAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY AND THE WORKING PEOPLE--INGENIOUS AND PROFOUND ILLUSTRATION OF THE GREAT DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLE.

a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

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

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

the force of workers available

From this reading Such is the destiny of distinguished men, that their lives are common property for the teaching of their generation.

in a metaphorical manner

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

English playwright and pamphleteer (1570-1627)

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM--CORRECTION IN THE ORTHOGRAPHY OF HIS FAMILY SEAT--HIS RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE--VERY ORIGINAL VIEWS ENTERTAINED BY HIM ON THIS SUBJECT--HIS LIBERALITY IN MONEY MATTERS--AVERSION TO THE LAW REGARDING INTEREST--DEMOCRATIC VIEW OF THAT QUESTION--HIS ENCOURAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY AND THE WORKING PEOPLE--INGENIOUS AND PROFOUND ILLUSTRATION OF THE GREAT DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLE.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM--CORRECTION IN THE ORTHOGRAPHY OF HIS FAMILY SEAT--HIS RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE--VERY ORIGINAL VIEWS ENTERTAINED BY HIM ON THIS SUBJECT--HIS LIBERALITY IN MONEY MATTERS--AVERSION TO THE LAW REGARDING INTEREST--DEMOCRATIC VIEW OF THAT QUESTION--HIS ENCOURAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY AND THE WORKING PEOPLE--INGENIOUS AND PROFOUND ILLUSTRATION OF THE GREAT DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLE.

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

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

not any; not one

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM--CORRECTION IN THE ORTHOGRAPHY OF HIS FAMILY SEAT--HIS RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE--VERY ORIGINAL VIEWS ENTERTAINED BY HIM ON THIS SUBJECT--HIS LIBERALITY IN MONEY MATTERS--AVERSION TO THE LAW REGARDING INTEREST--DEMOCRATIC VIEW OF THAT QUESTION--HIS ENCOURAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY AND THE WORKING PEOPLE--INGENIOUS AND PROFOUND ILLUSTRATION OF THE GREAT DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLE.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM--CORRECTION IN THE ORTHOGRAPHY OF HIS FAMILY SEAT--HIS RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE--VERY ORIGINAL VIEWS ENTERTAINED BY HIM ON THIS SUBJECT--HIS LIBERALITY IN MONEY MATTERS--AVERSION TO THE LAW REGARDING INTEREST--DEMOCRATIC VIEW OF THAT QUESTION--HIS ENCOURAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY AND THE WORKING PEOPLE--INGENIOUS AND PROFOUND ILLUSTRATION OF THE GREAT DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLE.

on one occasion

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

and nothing more

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM--CORRECTION IN THE ORTHOGRAPHY OF HIS FAMILY SEAT--HIS RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE--VERY ORIGINAL VIEWS ENTERTAINED BY HIM ON THIS SUBJECT--HIS LIBERALITY IN MONEY MATTERS--AVERSION TO THE LAW REGARDING INTEREST--DEMOCRATIC VIEW OF THAT QUESTION--HIS ENCOURAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY AND THE WORKING PEOPLE--INGENIOUS AND PROFOUND ILLUSTRATION OF THE GREAT DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLE.

a method of representing the sounds of a language by written or printed symbols

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM--CORRECTION IN THE ORTHOGRAPHY OF HIS FAMILY SEAT--HIS RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE--VERY ORIGINAL VIEWS ENTERTAINED BY HIM ON THIS SUBJECT--HIS LIBERALITY IN MONEY MATTERS--AVERSION TO THE LAW REGARDING INTEREST--DEMOCRATIC VIEW OF THAT QUESTION--HIS ENCOURAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY AND THE WORKING PEOPLE--INGENIOUS AND PROFOUND ILLUSTRATION OF THE GREAT DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLE.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

past form of “overrate” — make too high an estimate of

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

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

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM--CORRECTION IN THE ORTHOGRAPHY OF HIS FAMILY SEAT--HIS RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE--VERY ORIGINAL VIEWS ENTERTAINED BY HIM ON THIS SUBJECT--HIS LIBERALITY IN MONEY MATTERS--AVERSION TO THE LAW REGARDING INTEREST--DEMOCRATIC VIEW OF THAT QUESTION--HIS ENCOURAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY AND THE WORKING PEOPLE--INGENIOUS AND PROFOUND ILLUSTRATION OF THE GREAT DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLE.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM--CORRECTION IN THE ORTHOGRAPHY OF HIS FAMILY SEAT--HIS RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE--VERY ORIGINAL VIEWS ENTERTAINED BY HIM ON THIS SUBJECT--HIS LIBERALITY IN MONEY MATTERS--AVERSION TO THE LAW REGARDING INTEREST--DEMOCRATIC VIEW OF THAT QUESTION--HIS ENCOURAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY AND THE WORKING PEOPLE--INGENIOUS AND PROFOUND ILLUSTRATION OF THE GREAT DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLE.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM--CORRECTION IN THE ORTHOGRAPHY OF HIS FAMILY SEAT--HIS RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE--VERY ORIGINAL VIEWS ENTERTAINED BY HIM ON THIS SUBJECT--HIS LIBERALITY IN MONEY MATTERS--AVERSION TO THE LAW REGARDING INTEREST--DEMOCRATIC VIEW OF THAT QUESTION--HIS ENCOURAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY AND THE WORKING PEOPLE--INGENIOUS AND PROFOUND ILLUSTRATION OF THE GREAT DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLE.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Such is the destiny of distinguished men, that their lives are common property for the teaching of their generation.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM--CORRECTION IN THE ORTHOGRAPHY OF HIS FAMILY SEAT--HIS RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE--VERY ORIGINAL VIEWS ENTERTAINED BY HIM ON THIS SUBJECT--HIS LIBERALITY IN MONEY MATTERS--AVERSION TO THE LAW REGARDING INTEREST--DEMOCRATIC VIEW OF THAT QUESTION--HIS ENCOURAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY AND THE WORKING PEOPLE--INGENIOUS AND PROFOUND ILLUSTRATION OF THE GREAT DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLE.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM--CORRECTION IN THE ORTHOGRAPHY OF HIS FAMILY SEAT--HIS RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE--VERY ORIGINAL VIEWS ENTERTAINED BY HIM ON THIS SUBJECT--HIS LIBERALITY IN MONEY MATTERS--AVERSION TO THE LAW REGARDING INTEREST--DEMOCRATIC VIEW OF THAT QUESTION--HIS ENCOURAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY AND THE WORKING PEOPLE--INGENIOUS AND PROFOUND ILLUSTRATION OF THE GREAT DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLE.

-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading FURTHER DISCOURSE RELATING TO THE HON.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

a person who represents others

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM--CORRECTION IN THE ORTHOGRAPHY OF HIS FAMILY SEAT--HIS RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE--VERY ORIGINAL VIEWS ENTERTAINED BY HIM ON THIS SUBJECT--HIS LIBERALITY IN MONEY MATTERS--AVERSION TO THE LAW REGARDING INTEREST--DEMOCRATIC VIEW OF THAT QUESTION--HIS ENCOURAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY AND THE WORKING PEOPLE--INGENIOUS AND PROFOUND ILLUSTRATION OF THE GREAT DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLE.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM--CORRECTION IN THE ORTHOGRAPHY OF HIS FAMILY SEAT--HIS RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE--VERY ORIGINAL VIEWS ENTERTAINED BY HIM ON THIS SUBJECT--HIS LIBERALITY IN MONEY MATTERS--AVERSION TO THE LAW REGARDING INTEREST--DEMOCRATIC VIEW OF THAT QUESTION--HIS ENCOURAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY AND THE WORKING PEOPLE--INGENIOUS AND PROFOUND ILLUSTRATION OF THE GREAT DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLE.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

in a special manner

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

not in physical motion

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM--CORRECTION IN THE ORTHOGRAPHY OF HIS FAMILY SEAT--HIS RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE--VERY ORIGINAL VIEWS ENTERTAINED BY HIM ON THIS SUBJECT--HIS LIBERALITY IN MONEY MATTERS--AVERSION TO THE LAW REGARDING INTEREST--DEMOCRATIC VIEW OF THAT QUESTION--HIS ENCOURAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY AND THE WORKING PEOPLE--INGENIOUS AND PROFOUND ILLUSTRATION OF THE GREAT DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLE.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such is the destiny of distinguished men, that their lives are common property for the teaching of their generation.

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

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

carry out

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

the profession of a teacher

From this reading Such is the destiny of distinguished men, that their lives are common property for the teaching of their generation.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM--CORRECTION IN THE ORTHOGRAPHY OF HIS FAMILY SEAT--HIS RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE--VERY ORIGINAL VIEWS ENTERTAINED BY HIM ON THIS SUBJECT--HIS LIBERALITY IN MONEY MATTERS--AVERSION TO THE LAW REGARDING INTEREST--DEMOCRATIC VIEW OF THAT QUESTION--HIS ENCOURAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY AND THE WORKING PEOPLE--INGENIOUS AND PROFOUND ILLUSTRATION OF THE GREAT DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLE.

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

From this reading FURTHER DISCOURSE RELATING TO THE HON.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Such is the destiny of distinguished men, that their lives are common property for the teaching of their generation.

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

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM--CORRECTION IN THE ORTHOGRAPHY OF HIS FAMILY SEAT--HIS RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE--VERY ORIGINAL VIEWS ENTERTAINED BY HIM ON THIS SUBJECT--HIS LIBERALITY IN MONEY MATTERS--AVERSION TO THE LAW REGARDING INTEREST--DEMOCRATIC VIEW OF THAT QUESTION--HIS ENCOURAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY AND THE WORKING PEOPLE--INGENIOUS AND PROFOUND ILLUSTRATION OF THE GREAT DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLE.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

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

From this reading FURTHER DISCOURSE RELATING TO THE HON.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

a feeling of anger caused by being offended

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

the act of using

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

precisely as stated

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM--CORRECTION IN THE ORTHOGRAPHY OF HIS FAMILY SEAT--HIS RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE--VERY ORIGINAL VIEWS ENTERTAINED BY HIM ON THIS SUBJECT--HIS LIBERALITY IN MONEY MATTERS--AVERSION TO THE LAW REGARDING INTEREST--DEMOCRATIC VIEW OF THAT QUESTION--HIS ENCOURAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY AND THE WORKING PEOPLE--INGENIOUS AND PROFOUND ILLUSTRATION OF THE GREAT DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLE.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM--CORRECTION IN THE ORTHOGRAPHY OF HIS FAMILY SEAT--HIS RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE--VERY ORIGINAL VIEWS ENTERTAINED BY HIM ON THIS SUBJECT--HIS LIBERALITY IN MONEY MATTERS--AVERSION TO THE LAW REGARDING INTEREST--DEMOCRATIC VIEW OF THAT QUESTION--HIS ENCOURAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY AND THE WORKING PEOPLE--INGENIOUS AND PROFOUND ILLUSTRATION OF THE GREAT DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLE.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM--CORRECTION IN THE ORTHOGRAPHY OF HIS FAMILY SEAT--HIS RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE--VERY ORIGINAL VIEWS ENTERTAINED BY HIM ON THIS SUBJECT--HIS LIBERALITY IN MONEY MATTERS--AVERSION TO THE LAW REGARDING INTEREST--DEMOCRATIC VIEW OF THAT QUESTION--HIS ENCOURAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY AND THE WORKING PEOPLE--INGENIOUS AND PROFOUND ILLUSTRATION OF THE GREAT DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLE.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

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

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

which person or people

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM--CORRECTION IN THE ORTHOGRAPHY OF HIS FAMILY SEAT--HIS RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE--VERY ORIGINAL VIEWS ENTERTAINED BY HIM ON THIS SUBJECT--HIS LIBERALITY IN MONEY MATTERS--AVERSION TO THE LAW REGARDING INTEREST--DEMOCRATIC VIEW OF THAT QUESTION--HIS ENCOURAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY AND THE WORKING PEOPLE--INGENIOUS AND PROFOUND ILLUSTRATION OF THE GREAT DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLE.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Holding, as I do, our Democratic leader, the Hon. Middleton Flam, in the most deservedly profound respect, and knowing him to be, if I may be allowed the expression, a bright exemplar of Democracy, and containing in himself, metaphorically speaking, the epitome of all sound opinions, I am fully authorized by the common usage regarding public characters to bring him and his affairs conspicuously into the view of the world, not for censure, neither for praise, although no man is better entitled to the latter, but for instruction.

the quality or state of having merit or value

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.

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

From this reading Duly acknowledging the weight of this maxim, I shall venture in the present chapter to give my reader a still closer insight into the private concerns of our representative; for which task I feel myself somewhat specially qualified, through the bountiful hospitality of that excellent gentleman, who has not only welcomed me to his board often on week days, and always on Sundays, but who has even flattered me, more than once, by the remark that he would not take umbrage at such impartial development of his life and opinions as he knew I, better than any other of his friends, (truly herein his kindness has overrated my worthiness,) had it in my power to make.