Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading With Illustrations by F. A. Fraser There are men who cannot communicate themselves to others, as there are also men who not only can do so, but cannot do otherwise.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

matters of personal concern

From this reading It is natural to us to like to know the affairs of our friends; and natural also, I think, to like to talk of our own to those whom we trust.

anew

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

(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 We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

in addition

From this reading With Illustrations by F. A. Fraser There are men who cannot communicate themselves to others, as there are also men who not only can do so, but cannot do otherwise.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

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

From this reading And it is hard to say which is the better man of the two.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

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

From this reading With Illustrations by F. A. Fraser There are men who cannot communicate themselves to others, as there are also men who not only can do so, but cannot do otherwise.

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

From this reading With Illustrations by F. A. Fraser There are men who cannot communicate themselves to others, as there are also men who not only can do so, but cannot do otherwise.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

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

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

(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 And it is hard to say which is the better man of the two.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading With Illustrations by F. A. Fraser There are men who cannot communicate themselves to others, as there are also men who not only can do so, but cannot do otherwise.

plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading With Illustrations by F. A. Fraser There are men who cannot communicate themselves to others, as there are also men who not only can do so, but cannot do otherwise.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading With Illustrations by F. A. Fraser There are men who cannot communicate themselves to others, as there are also men who not only can do so, but cannot do otherwise.

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From this reading With Illustrations by F. A. Fraser There are men who cannot communicate themselves to others, as there are also men who not only can do so, but cannot do otherwise.

plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

transmit information

From this reading With Illustrations by F. A. Fraser There are men who cannot communicate themselves to others, as there are also men who not only can do so, but cannot do otherwise.

a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

plural of “daw” — common black-and-grey Eurasian bird noted for thievery

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading With Illustrations by F. A. Fraser There are men who cannot communicate themselves to others, as there are also men who not only can do so, but cannot do otherwise.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading With Illustrations by F. A. Fraser There are men who cannot communicate themselves to others, as there are also men who not only can do so, but cannot do otherwise.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

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From this reading With Illustrations by F. A. Fraser There are men who cannot communicate themselves to others, as there are also men who not only can do so, but cannot do otherwise.

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

From this reading It is natural to us to like to know the affairs of our friends; and natural also, I think, to like to talk of our own to those whom we trust.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

obtain

From this reading Respect such a one may gain, but hardly love.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

the act of departing

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

plural of “gush” — a sudden rapid flow (as of water)

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading And it is hard to say which is the better man of the two.

only a very short time before

From this reading Respect such a one may gain, but hardly love.

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

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

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

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

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

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

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

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

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

From this reading It is natural to us to like to know the affairs of our friends; and natural also, I think, to like to talk of our own to those whom we trust.

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading With Illustrations by F. A. Fraser There are men who cannot communicate themselves to others, as there are also men who not only can do so, but cannot do otherwise.

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

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

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

From this reading And it is hard to say which is the better man of the two.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And it is hard to say which is the better man of the two.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

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

From this reading It is natural to us to like to know the affairs of our friends; and natural also, I think, to like to talk of our own to those whom we trust.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It is natural to us to like to know the affairs of our friends; and natural also, I think, to like to talk of our own to those whom we trust.

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

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

third-person singular of “loosen” — make loose or looser

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

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

From this reading And it is hard to say which is the better man of the two.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Respect such a one may gain, but hardly love.

the force of workers available

From this reading With Illustrations by F. A. Fraser There are men who cannot communicate themselves to others, as there are also men who not only can do so, but cannot do otherwise.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading It is natural to us to like to know the affairs of our friends; and natural also, I think, to like to talk of our own to those whom we trust.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading With Illustrations by F. A. Fraser There are men who cannot communicate themselves to others, as there are also men who not only can do so, but cannot do otherwise.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And it is hard to say which is the better man of the two.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Respect such a one may gain, but hardly love.

and nothing more

From this reading With Illustrations by F. A. Fraser There are men who cannot communicate themselves to others, as there are also men who not only can do so, but cannot do otherwise.

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From this reading With Illustrations by F. A. Fraser There are men who cannot communicate themselves to others, as there are also men who not only can do so, but cannot do otherwise.

in other respects or ways

From this reading With Illustrations by F. A. Fraser There are men who cannot communicate themselves to others, as there are also men who not only can do so, but cannot do otherwise.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It is natural to us to like to know the affairs of our friends; and natural also, I think, to like to talk of our own to those whom we trust.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

hit lightly with a picking motion

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

formality and propriety of manner

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

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

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

express in words

From this reading And it is hard to say which is the better man of the two.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading With Illustrations by F. A. Fraser There are men who cannot communicate themselves to others, as there are also men who not only can do so, but cannot do otherwise.

in a special manner

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Respect such a one may gain, but hardly love.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading It is natural to us to like to know the affairs of our friends; and natural also, I think, to like to talk of our own to those whom we trust.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

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

From this reading And it is hard to say which is the better man of the two.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading With Illustrations by F. A. Fraser There are men who cannot communicate themselves to others, as there are also men who not only can do so, but cannot do otherwise.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

in or at that place or location

From this reading With Illustrations by F. A. Fraser There are men who cannot communicate themselves to others, as there are also men who not only can do so, but cannot do otherwise.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading It is natural to us to like to know the affairs of our friends; and natural also, I think, to like to talk of our own to those whom we trust.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It is natural to us to like to know the affairs of our friends; and natural also, I think, to like to talk of our own to those whom we trust.

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

From this reading With Illustrations by F. A. Fraser There are men who cannot communicate themselves to others, as there are also men who not only can do so, but cannot do otherwise.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading It is natural to us to like to know the affairs of our friends; and natural also, I think, to like to talk of our own to those whom we trust.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading And it is hard to say which is the better man of the two.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It is natural to us to like to know the affairs of our friends; and natural also, I think, to like to talk of our own to those whom we trust.

marked by keen caution and watchful prudence

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

plural of “wear” — impairment resulting from long use

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

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

From this reading And it is hard to say which is the better man of the two.

which person or people

From this reading With Illustrations by F. A. Fraser There are men who cannot communicate themselves to others, as there are also men who not only can do so, but cannot do otherwise.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It is natural to us to like to know the affairs of our friends; and natural also, I think, to like to talk of our own to those whom we trust.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With Illustrations by F. A. Fraser There are men who cannot communicate themselves to others, as there are also men who not only can do so, but cannot do otherwise.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading We do not specially respect him who wears his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, who carries a crystal window to his bosom so that all can see the work that is going on within it, who cannot keep any affair of his own private, who gushes out in love and friendship to every chance acquaintance; but then, again, there is but little love given to him who is always wary, always silent as to his own belongings, who buttons himself in a suit of close reserve which he never loosens.