Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading Full many a life is spent, and many a purse, In mighty nothings, or in something worse.”

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From this reading My election is crowned with success, and I venture to presume all after-petitions will be rejected as frivolous and vexatious.

(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 “All nations boast some men of nobler mind, Their scholars, heroes, benefactors kind: And Britain has her share among the rest, Of men the wisest, boldest and the best: Yet we of knaves and fools have ample share, And eccentricities beyond compare.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “Dear Dashall, “Having rivetted the chains of matrimony on the religious anvil of Gretna Green, I am now one of the happiest fellows in existence.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading “All nations boast some men of nobler mind, Their scholars, heroes, benefactors kind: And Britain has her share among the rest, Of men the wisest, boldest and the best: Yet we of knaves and fools have ample share, And eccentricities beyond compare.

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading “All nations boast some men of nobler mind, Their scholars, heroes, benefactors kind: And Britain has her share among the rest, Of men the wisest, boldest and the best: Yet we of knaves and fools have ample share, And eccentricities beyond compare.

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

From this reading “All nations boast some men of nobler mind, Their scholars, heroes, benefactors kind: And Britain has her share among the rest, Of men the wisest, boldest and the best: Yet we of knaves and fools have ample share, And eccentricities beyond compare.

a heavy block of iron or steel on which hot metals are shaped by hammering

From this reading “Dear Dashall, “Having rivetted the chains of matrimony on the religious anvil of Gretna Green, I am now one of the happiest fellows in existence.

eagerly desirous

From this reading THE next scene which Tom was anxious to introduce to his Cousin's notice was that of a Political Dinner; but while they were preparing for departure, a letter arrived which completely satisfied the mind of the Hon. Tom Dashall as to the motives and views of their friend Sparkle, and ran as follows:

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading THE next scene which Tom was anxious to introduce to his Cousin's notice was that of a Political Dinner; but while they were preparing for departure, a letter arrived which completely satisfied the mind of the Hon. Tom Dashall as to the motives and views of their friend Sparkle, and ran as follows:

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

From this reading THE next scene which Tom was anxious to introduce to his Cousin's notice was that of a Political Dinner; but while they were preparing for departure, a letter arrived which completely satisfied the mind of the Hon. Tom Dashall as to the motives and views of their friend Sparkle, and ran as follows:

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

From this reading My election is crowned with success, and I venture to presume all after-petitions will be rejected as frivolous and vexatious.

plural of “benefactor” — a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)

From this reading “All nations boast some men of nobler mind, Their scholars, heroes, benefactors kind: And Britain has her share among the rest, Of men the wisest, boldest and the best: Yet we of knaves and fools have ample share, And eccentricities beyond compare.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading “All nations boast some men of nobler mind, Their scholars, heroes, benefactors kind: And Britain has her share among the rest, Of men the wisest, boldest and the best: Yet we of knaves and fools have ample share, And eccentricities beyond compare.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading “All nations boast some men of nobler mind, Their scholars, heroes, benefactors kind: And Britain has her share among the rest, Of men the wisest, boldest and the best: Yet we of knaves and fools have ample share, And eccentricities beyond compare.

show off

From this reading “All nations boast some men of nobler mind, Their scholars, heroes, benefactors kind: And Britain has her share among the rest, Of men the wisest, boldest and the best: Yet we of knaves and fools have ample share, And eccentricities beyond compare.

superlative of “bold” — fearless and daring

From this reading “All nations boast some men of nobler mind, Their scholars, heroes, benefactors kind: And Britain has her share among the rest, Of men the wisest, boldest and the best: Yet we of knaves and fools have ample share, And eccentricities beyond compare.

a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom

From this reading “All nations boast some men of nobler mind, Their scholars, heroes, benefactors kind: And Britain has her share among the rest, Of men the wisest, boldest and the best: Yet we of knaves and fools have ample share, And eccentricities beyond compare.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE next scene which Tom was anxious to introduce to his Cousin's notice was that of a Political Dinner; but while they were preparing for departure, a letter arrived which completely satisfied the mind of the Hon. Tom Dashall as to the motives and views of their friend Sparkle, and ran as follows:

metal shackles; for hands or legs

From this reading “Dear Dashall, “Having rivetted the chains of matrimony on the religious anvil of Gretna Green, I am now one of the happiest fellows in existence.

examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading “All nations boast some men of nobler mind, Their scholars, heroes, benefactors kind: And Britain has her share among the rest, Of men the wisest, boldest and the best: Yet we of knaves and fools have ample share, And eccentricities beyond compare.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading THE next scene which Tom was anxious to introduce to his Cousin's notice was that of a Political Dinner; but while they were preparing for departure, a letter arrived which completely satisfied the mind of the Hon. Tom Dashall as to the motives and views of their friend Sparkle, and ran as follows:

possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading THE next scene which Tom was anxious to introduce to his Cousin's notice was that of a Political Dinner; but while they were preparing for departure, a letter arrived which completely satisfied the mind of the Hon. Tom Dashall as to the motives and views of their friend Sparkle, and ran as follows:

having an (artificial) crown on a tooth

From this reading My election is crowned with success, and I venture to presume all after-petitions will be rejected as frivolous and vexatious.

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From this reading THE next scene which Tom was anxious to introduce to his Cousin's notice was that of a Political Dinner; but while they were preparing for departure, a letter arrived which completely satisfied the mind of the Hon. Tom Dashall as to the motives and views of their friend Sparkle, and ran as follows:

dearly loved

From this reading “Dear Dashall, “Having rivetted the chains of matrimony on the religious anvil of Gretna Green, I am now one of the happiest fellows in existence.

the act of departing

From this reading THE next scene which Tom was anxious to introduce to his Cousin's notice was that of a Political Dinner; but while they were preparing for departure, a letter arrived which completely satisfied the mind of the Hon. Tom Dashall as to the motives and views of their friend Sparkle, and ran as follows:

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading THE next scene which Tom was anxious to introduce to his Cousin's notice was that of a Political Dinner; but while they were preparing for departure, a letter arrived which completely satisfied the mind of the Hon. Tom Dashall as to the motives and views of their friend Sparkle, and ran as follows:

plural of “eccentricity” — strange and unconventional behavior

From this reading “All nations boast some men of nobler mind, Their scholars, heroes, benefactors kind: And Britain has her share among the rest, Of men the wisest, boldest and the best: Yet we of knaves and fools have ample share, And eccentricities beyond compare.

a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading My election is crowned with success, and I venture to presume all after-petitions will be rejected as frivolous and vexatious.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading “Dear Dashall, “Having rivetted the chains of matrimony on the religious anvil of Gretna Green, I am now one of the happiest fellows in existence.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading “Dear Dashall, “Having rivetted the chains of matrimony on the religious anvil of Gretna Green, I am now one of the happiest fellows in existence.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading THE next scene which Tom was anxious to introduce to his Cousin's notice was that of a Political Dinner; but while they were preparing for departure, a letter arrived which completely satisfied the mind of the Hon. Tom Dashall as to the motives and views of their friend Sparkle, and ran as follows:

plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading “All nations boast some men of nobler mind, Their scholars, heroes, benefactors kind: And Britain has her share among the rest, Of men the wisest, boldest and the best: Yet we of knaves and fools have ample share, And eccentricities beyond compare.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE next scene which Tom was anxious to introduce to his Cousin's notice was that of a Political Dinner; but while they were preparing for departure, a letter arrived which completely satisfied the mind of the Hon. Tom Dashall as to the motives and views of their friend Sparkle, and ran as follows:

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading THE next scene which Tom was anxious to introduce to his Cousin's notice was that of a Political Dinner; but while they were preparing for departure, a letter arrived which completely satisfied the mind of the Hon. Tom Dashall as to the motives and views of their friend Sparkle, and ran as follows:

not serious in content or attitude or behavior

From this reading My election is crowned with success, and I venture to presume all after-petitions will be rejected as frivolous and vexatious.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Full many a life is spent, and many a purse, In mighty nothings, or in something worse.”

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading “Dear Dashall, “Having rivetted the chains of matrimony on the religious anvil of Gretna Green, I am now one of the happiest fellows in existence.

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From this reading “Dear Dashall, “Having rivetted the chains of matrimony on the religious anvil of Gretna Green, I am now one of the happiest fellows in existence.

superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading “Dear Dashall, “Having rivetted the chains of matrimony on the religious anvil of Gretna Green, I am now one of the happiest fellows in existence.

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

From this reading “All nations boast some men of nobler mind, Their scholars, heroes, benefactors kind: And Britain has her share among the rest, Of men the wisest, boldest and the best: Yet we of knaves and fools have ample share, And eccentricities beyond compare.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “All nations boast some men of nobler mind, Their scholars, heroes, benefactors kind: And Britain has her share among the rest, Of men the wisest, boldest and the best: Yet we of knaves and fools have ample share, And eccentricities beyond compare.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading “Dear Dashall, “Having rivetted the chains of matrimony on the religious anvil of Gretna Green, I am now one of the happiest fellows in existence.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading “All nations boast some men of nobler mind, Their scholars, heroes, benefactors kind: And Britain has her share among the rest, Of men the wisest, boldest and the best: Yet we of knaves and fools have ample share, And eccentricities beyond compare.

plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading “All nations boast some men of nobler mind, Their scholars, heroes, benefactors kind: And Britain has her share among the rest, Of men the wisest, boldest and the best: Yet we of knaves and fools have ample share, And eccentricities beyond compare.

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

From this reading THE next scene which Tom was anxious to introduce to his Cousin's notice was that of a Political Dinner; but while they were preparing for departure, a letter arrived which completely satisfied the mind of the Hon. Tom Dashall as to the motives and views of their friend Sparkle, and ran as follows:

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

From this reading THE next scene which Tom was anxious to introduce to his Cousin's notice was that of a Political Dinner; but while they were preparing for departure, a letter arrived which completely satisfied the mind of the Hon. Tom Dashall as to the motives and views of their friend Sparkle, and ran as follows:

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

From this reading “Dear Dashall, “Having rivetted the chains of matrimony on the religious anvil of Gretna Green, I am now one of the happiest fellows in existence.

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

From this reading Full many a life is spent, and many a purse, In mighty nothings, or in something worse.”

cause to come to know personally

From this reading THE next scene which Tom was anxious to introduce to his Cousin's notice was that of a Political Dinner; but while they were preparing for departure, a letter arrived which completely satisfied the mind of the Hon. Tom Dashall as to the motives and views of their friend Sparkle, and ran as follows:

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

From this reading Full many a life is spent, and many a purse, In mighty nothings, or in something worse.”

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading “All nations boast some men of nobler mind, Their scholars, heroes, benefactors kind: And Britain has her share among the rest, Of men the wisest, boldest and the best: Yet we of knaves and fools have ample share, And eccentricities beyond compare.

plural of “knave” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

From this reading “All nations boast some men of nobler mind, Their scholars, heroes, benefactors kind: And Britain has her share among the rest, Of men the wisest, boldest and the best: Yet we of knaves and fools have ample share, And eccentricities beyond compare.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading THE next scene which Tom was anxious to introduce to his Cousin's notice was that of a Political Dinner; but while they were preparing for departure, a letter arrived which completely satisfied the mind of the Hon. Tom Dashall as to the motives and views of their friend Sparkle, and ran as follows:

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Full many a life is spent, and many a purse, In mighty nothings, or in something worse.”

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Full many a life is spent, and many a purse, In mighty nothings, or in something worse.”

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading “Dear Dashall, “Having rivetted the chains of matrimony on the religious anvil of Gretna Green, I am now one of the happiest fellows in existence.

the force of workers available

From this reading “All nations boast some men of nobler mind, Their scholars, heroes, benefactors kind: And Britain has her share among the rest, Of men the wisest, boldest and the best: Yet we of knaves and fools have ample share, And eccentricities beyond compare.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading Full many a life is spent, and many a purse, In mighty nothings, or in something worse.”

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading “All nations boast some men of nobler mind, Their scholars, heroes, benefactors kind: And Britain has her share among the rest, Of men the wisest, boldest and the best: Yet we of knaves and fools have ample share, And eccentricities beyond compare.

plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading THE next scene which Tom was anxious to introduce to his Cousin's notice was that of a Political Dinner; but while they were preparing for departure, a letter arrived which completely satisfied the mind of the Hon. Tom Dashall as to the motives and views of their friend Sparkle, and ran as follows:

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My election is crowned with success, and I venture to presume all after-petitions will be rejected as frivolous and vexatious.

plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading “All nations boast some men of nobler mind, Their scholars, heroes, benefactors kind: And Britain has her share among the rest, Of men the wisest, boldest and the best: Yet we of knaves and fools have ample share, And eccentricities beyond compare.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE next scene which Tom was anxious to introduce to his Cousin's notice was that of a Political Dinner; but while they were preparing for departure, a letter arrived which completely satisfied the mind of the Hon. Tom Dashall as to the motives and views of their friend Sparkle, and ran as follows:

comparative of “noble” — impressive in appearance

From this reading “All nations boast some men of nobler mind, Their scholars, heroes, benefactors kind: And Britain has her share among the rest, Of men the wisest, boldest and the best: Yet we of knaves and fools have ample share, And eccentricities beyond compare.

inconsequential conversation

From this reading Full many a life is spent, and many a purse, In mighty nothings, or in something worse.”

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading THE next scene which Tom was anxious to introduce to his Cousin's notice was that of a Political Dinner; but while they were preparing for departure, a letter arrived which completely satisfied the mind of the Hon. Tom Dashall as to the motives and views of their friend Sparkle, and ran as follows:

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading “Dear Dashall, “Having rivetted the chains of matrimony on the religious anvil of Gretna Green, I am now one of the happiest fellows in existence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “All nations boast some men of nobler mind, Their scholars, heroes, benefactors kind: And Britain has her share among the rest, Of men the wisest, boldest and the best: Yet we of knaves and fools have ample share, And eccentricities beyond compare.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Dear Dashall, “Having rivetted the chains of matrimony on the religious anvil of Gretna Green, I am now one of the happiest fellows in existence.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “Dear Dashall, “Having rivetted the chains of matrimony on the religious anvil of Gretna Green, I am now one of the happiest fellows in existence.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Full many a life is spent, and many a purse, In mighty nothings, or in something worse.”

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading THE next scene which Tom was anxious to introduce to his Cousin's notice was that of a Political Dinner; but while they were preparing for departure, a letter arrived which completely satisfied the mind of the Hon. Tom Dashall as to the motives and views of their friend Sparkle, and ran as follows:

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading THE next scene which Tom was anxious to introduce to his Cousin's notice was that of a Political Dinner; but while they were preparing for departure, a letter arrived which completely satisfied the mind of the Hon. Tom Dashall as to the motives and views of their friend Sparkle, and ran as follows:

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading My election is crowned with success, and I venture to presume all after-petitions will be rejected as frivolous and vexatious.

a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)

From this reading Full many a life is spent, and many a purse, In mighty nothings, or in something worse.”

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading THE next scene which Tom was anxious to introduce to his Cousin's notice was that of a Political Dinner; but while they were preparing for departure, a letter arrived which completely satisfied the mind of the Hon. Tom Dashall as to the motives and views of their friend Sparkle, and ran as follows:

rebuffed (by a lover) without warning

From this reading My election is crowned with success, and I venture to presume all after-petitions will be rejected as frivolous and vexatious.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading “Dear Dashall, “Having rivetted the chains of matrimony on the religious anvil of Gretna Green, I am now one of the happiest fellows in existence.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading “All nations boast some men of nobler mind, Their scholars, heroes, benefactors kind: And Britain has her share among the rest, Of men the wisest, boldest and the best: Yet we of knaves and fools have ample share, And eccentricities beyond compare.

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From this reading “Dear Dashall, “Having rivetted the chains of matrimony on the religious anvil of Gretna Green, I am now one of the happiest fellows in existence.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading THE next scene which Tom was anxious to introduce to his Cousin's notice was that of a Political Dinner; but while they were preparing for departure, a letter arrived which completely satisfied the mind of the Hon. Tom Dashall as to the motives and views of their friend Sparkle, and ran as follows:

the place where some action occurs

From this reading THE next scene which Tom was anxious to introduce to his Cousin's notice was that of a Political Dinner; but while they were preparing for departure, a letter arrived which completely satisfied the mind of the Hon. Tom Dashall as to the motives and views of their friend Sparkle, and ran as follows:

plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines

From this reading “All nations boast some men of nobler mind, Their scholars, heroes, benefactors kind: And Britain has her share among the rest, Of men the wisest, boldest and the best: Yet we of knaves and fools have ample share, And eccentricities beyond compare.

have in common

From this reading “All nations boast some men of nobler mind, Their scholars, heroes, benefactors kind: And Britain has her share among the rest, Of men the wisest, boldest and the best: Yet we of knaves and fools have ample share, And eccentricities beyond compare.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading “All nations boast some men of nobler mind, Their scholars, heroes, benefactors kind: And Britain has her share among the rest, Of men the wisest, boldest and the best: Yet we of knaves and fools have ample share, And eccentricities beyond compare.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Full many a life is spent, and many a purse, In mighty nothings, or in something worse.”

reflect brightly

From this reading THE next scene which Tom was anxious to introduce to his Cousin's notice was that of a Political Dinner; but while they were preparing for departure, a letter arrived which completely satisfied the mind of the Hon. Tom Dashall as to the motives and views of their friend Sparkle, and ran as follows:

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Full many a life is spent, and many a purse, In mighty nothings, or in something worse.”

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading My election is crowned with success, and I venture to presume all after-petitions will be rejected as frivolous and vexatious.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE next scene which Tom was anxious to introduce to his Cousin's notice was that of a Political Dinner; but while they were preparing for departure, a letter arrived which completely satisfied the mind of the Hon. Tom Dashall as to the motives and views of their friend Sparkle, and ran as follows:

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

From this reading “All nations boast some men of nobler mind, Their scholars, heroes, benefactors kind: And Britain has her share among the rest, Of men the wisest, boldest and the best: Yet we of knaves and fools have ample share, And eccentricities beyond compare.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “All nations boast some men of nobler mind, Their scholars, heroes, benefactors kind: And Britain has her share among the rest, Of men the wisest, boldest and the best: Yet we of knaves and fools have ample share, And eccentricities beyond compare.

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

From this reading THE next scene which Tom was anxious to introduce to his Cousin's notice was that of a Political Dinner; but while they were preparing for departure, a letter arrived which completely satisfied the mind of the Hon. Tom Dashall as to the motives and views of their friend Sparkle, and ran as follows:

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

From this reading THE next scene which Tom was anxious to introduce to his Cousin's notice was that of a Political Dinner; but while they were preparing for departure, a letter arrived which completely satisfied the mind of the Hon. Tom Dashall as to the motives and views of their friend Sparkle, and ran as follows:

male cat

From this reading THE next scene which Tom was anxious to introduce to his Cousin's notice was that of a Political Dinner; but while they were preparing for departure, a letter arrived which completely satisfied the mind of the Hon. Tom Dashall as to the motives and views of their friend Sparkle, and ran as follows:

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading My election is crowned with success, and I venture to presume all after-petitions will be rejected as frivolous and vexatious.

causing irritation or annoyance

From this reading My election is crowned with success, and I venture to presume all after-petitions will be rejected as frivolous and vexatious.

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

From this reading THE next scene which Tom was anxious to introduce to his Cousin's notice was that of a Political Dinner; but while they were preparing for departure, a letter arrived which completely satisfied the mind of the Hon. Tom Dashall as to the motives and views of their friend Sparkle, and ran as follows:

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

From this reading THE next scene which Tom was anxious to introduce to his Cousin's notice was that of a Political Dinner; but while they were preparing for departure, a letter arrived which completely satisfied the mind of the Hon. Tom Dashall as to the motives and views of their friend Sparkle, and ran as follows:

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “All nations boast some men of nobler mind, Their scholars, heroes, benefactors kind: And Britain has her share among the rest, Of men the wisest, boldest and the best: Yet we of knaves and fools have ample share, And eccentricities beyond compare.

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

From this reading THE next scene which Tom was anxious to introduce to his Cousin's notice was that of a Political Dinner; but while they were preparing for departure, a letter arrived which completely satisfied the mind of the Hon. Tom Dashall as to the motives and views of their friend Sparkle, and ran as follows:

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

From this reading THE next scene which Tom was anxious to introduce to his Cousin's notice was that of a Political Dinner; but while they were preparing for departure, a letter arrived which completely satisfied the mind of the Hon. Tom Dashall as to the motives and views of their friend Sparkle, and ran as follows:

during the time that

From this reading THE next scene which Tom was anxious to introduce to his Cousin's notice was that of a Political Dinner; but while they were preparing for departure, a letter arrived which completely satisfied the mind of the Hon. Tom Dashall as to the motives and views of their friend Sparkle, and ran as follows:

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading My election is crowned with success, and I venture to presume all after-petitions will be rejected as frivolous and vexatious.

superlative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading “All nations boast some men of nobler mind, Their scholars, heroes, benefactors kind: And Britain has her share among the rest, Of men the wisest, boldest and the best: Yet we of knaves and fools have ample share, And eccentricities beyond compare.

in the company of; together with

From this reading My election is crowned with success, and I venture to presume all after-petitions will be rejected as frivolous and vexatious.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading Full many a life is spent, and many a purse, In mighty nothings, or in something worse.”

but in spite of that

From this reading “All nations boast some men of nobler mind, Their scholars, heroes, benefactors kind: And Britain has her share among the rest, Of men the wisest, boldest and the best: Yet we of knaves and fools have ample share, And eccentricities beyond compare.