Chapter VIII

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

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading If parents send their children to school, it is the duty of their children not only to go, but to improve all the advantages offered them.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

(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 all of us need to be brought up to follow duty rather than pleasure, or, to speak more properly, to find our pleasure in doing our duty.

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

From this reading It is their duty to learn their lessons well and thoroughly, and to obey the rules of the school; and children that are properly educated, and who have right feelings, will do this with cheerfulness and satisfaction.

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

From this reading It is their duty to learn their lessons well and thoroughly, and to obey the rules of the school; and children that are properly educated, and who have right feelings, will do this with cheerfulness and satisfaction.

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

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

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

From this reading At the time, I thought it very pleasant to be permitted to have my own way; but I have since been led to believe that most of the serious evils of my life have flowed from this defect in my early education.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading At the time, I thought it very pleasant to be permitted to have my own way; but I have since been led to believe that most of the serious evils of my life have flowed from this defect in my early education.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading At the time, I thought it very pleasant to be permitted to have my own way; but I have since been led to believe that most of the serious evils of my life have flowed from this defect in my early education.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading We all of us need to be brought up to follow duty rather than pleasure, or, to speak more properly, to find our pleasure in doing our duty.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

plural of “caprice” — a sudden desire

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom

From this reading It is their duty to learn their lessons well and thoroughly, and to obey the rules of the school; and children that are properly educated, and who have right feelings, will do this with cheerfulness and satisfaction.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading If parents send their children to school, it is the duty of their children not only to go, but to improve all the advantages offered them.

an imperfection in a bodily system

From this reading At the time, I thought it very pleasant to be permitted to have my own way; but I have since been led to believe that most of the serious evils of my life have flowed from this defect in my early education.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It is their duty to learn their lessons well and thoroughly, and to obey the rules of the school; and children that are properly educated, and who have right feelings, will do this with cheerfulness and satisfaction.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading We all of us need to be brought up to follow duty rather than pleasure, or, to speak more properly, to find our pleasure in doing our duty.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading We all of us need to be brought up to follow duty rather than pleasure, or, to speak more properly, to find our pleasure in doing our duty.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading At the time, I thought it very pleasant to be permitted to have my own way; but I have since been led to believe that most of the serious evils of my life have flowed from this defect in my early education.

possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)

From this reading It is their duty to learn their lessons well and thoroughly, and to obey the rules of the school; and children that are properly educated, and who have right feelings, will do this with cheerfulness and satisfaction.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading At the time, I thought it very pleasant to be permitted to have my own way; but I have since been led to believe that most of the serious evils of my life have flowed from this defect in my early education.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

divisible by two

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior

From this reading At the time, I thought it very pleasant to be permitted to have my own way; but I have since been led to believe that most of the serious evils of my life have flowed from this defect in my early education.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading It is their duty to learn their lessons well and thoroughly, and to obey the rules of the school; and children that are properly educated, and who have right feelings, will do this with cheerfulness and satisfaction.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading We all of us need to be brought up to follow duty rather than pleasure, or, to speak more properly, to find our pleasure in doing our duty.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading At the time, I thought it very pleasant to be permitted to have my own way; but I have since been led to believe that most of the serious evils of my life have flowed from this defect in my early education.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading We all of us need to be brought up to follow duty rather than pleasure, or, to speak more properly, to find our pleasure in doing our duty.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At the time, I thought it very pleasant to be permitted to have my own way; but I have since been led to believe that most of the serious evils of my life have flowed from this defect in my early education.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading If parents send their children to school, it is the duty of their children not only to go, but to improve all the advantages offered them.

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

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

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

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

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

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If parents send their children to school, it is the duty of their children not only to go, but to improve all the advantages offered them.

to make better

From this reading If parents send their children to school, it is the duty of their children not only to go, but to improve all the advantages offered them.

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

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

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

From this reading If parents send their children to school, it is the duty of their children not only to go, but to improve all the advantages offered them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At the time, I thought it very pleasant to be permitted to have my own way; but I have since been led to believe that most of the serious evils of my life have flowed from this defect in my early education.

set down according to a plan

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading It is their duty to learn their lessons well and thoroughly, and to obey the rules of the school; and children that are properly educated, and who have right feelings, will do this with cheerfulness and satisfaction.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading At the time, I thought it very pleasant to be permitted to have my own way; but I have since been led to believe that most of the serious evils of my life have flowed from this defect in my early education.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading It is their duty to learn their lessons well and thoroughly, and to obey the rules of the school; and children that are properly educated, and who have right feelings, will do this with cheerfulness and satisfaction.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading At the time, I thought it very pleasant to be permitted to have my own way; but I have since been led to believe that most of the serious evils of my life have flowed from this defect in my early education.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

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

From this reading We all of us need to be brought up to follow duty rather than pleasure, or, to speak more properly, to find our pleasure in doing our duty.

used to form the superlative

From this reading At the time, I thought it very pleasant to be permitted to have my own way; but I have since been led to believe that most of the serious evils of my life have flowed from this defect in my early education.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading We all of us need to be brought up to follow duty rather than pleasure, or, to speak more properly, to find our pleasure in doing our duty.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

not any; not one

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

be obedient to

From this reading It is their duty to learn their lessons well and thoroughly, and to obey the rules of the school; and children that are properly educated, and who have right feelings, will do this with cheerfulness and satisfaction.

the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the time, I thought it very pleasant to be permitted to have my own way; but I have since been led to believe that most of the serious evils of my life have flowed from this defect in my early education.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading If parents send their children to school, it is the duty of their children not only to go, but to improve all the advantages offered them.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

and nothing more

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

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

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We all of us need to be brought up to follow duty rather than pleasure, or, to speak more properly, to find our pleasure in doing our duty.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading At the time, I thought it very pleasant to be permitted to have my own way; but I have since been led to believe that most of the serious evils of my life have flowed from this defect in my early education.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading If parents send their children to school, it is the duty of their children not only to go, but to improve all the advantages offered them.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading At the time, I thought it very pleasant to be permitted to have my own way; but I have since been led to believe that most of the serious evils of my life have flowed from this defect in my early education.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading At the time, I thought it very pleasant to be permitted to have my own way; but I have since been led to believe that most of the serious evils of my life have flowed from this defect in my early education.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading We all of us need to be brought up to follow duty rather than pleasure, or, to speak more properly, to find our pleasure in doing our duty.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading We all of us need to be brought up to follow duty rather than pleasure, or, to speak more properly, to find our pleasure in doing our duty.

on the contrary

From this reading We all of us need to be brought up to follow duty rather than pleasure, or, to speak more properly, to find our pleasure in doing our duty.

plural of “restraint” — the act of controlling by restraining someone or something

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

precisely, exactly

From this reading It is their duty to learn their lessons well and thoroughly, and to obey the rules of the school; and children that are properly educated, and who have right feelings, will do this with cheerfulness and satisfaction.

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading It is their duty to learn their lessons well and thoroughly, and to obey the rules of the school; and children that are properly educated, and who have right feelings, will do this with cheerfulness and satisfaction.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading It is their duty to learn their lessons well and thoroughly, and to obey the rules of the school; and children that are properly educated, and who have right feelings, will do this with cheerfulness and satisfaction.

an educational institution

From this reading If parents send their children to school, it is the duty of their children not only to go, but to improve all the advantages offered them.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading If parents send their children to school, it is the duty of their children not only to go, but to improve all the advantages offered them.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading At the time, I thought it very pleasant to be permitted to have my own way; but I have since been led to believe that most of the serious evils of my life have flowed from this defect in my early education.

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

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

express in speech

From this reading We all of us need to be brought up to follow duty rather than pleasure, or, to speak more properly, to find our pleasure in doing our duty.

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading We all of us need to be brought up to follow duty rather than pleasure, or, to speak more properly, to find our pleasure in doing our duty.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

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

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading If parents send their children to school, it is the duty of their children not only to go, but to improve all the advantages offered them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading If parents send their children to school, it is the duty of their children not only to go, but to improve all the advantages offered them.

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

From this reading At the time, I thought it very pleasant to be permitted to have my own way; but I have since been led to believe that most of the serious evils of my life have flowed from this defect in my early education.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading It is their duty to learn their lessons well and thoroughly, and to obey the rules of the school; and children that are properly educated, and who have right feelings, will do this with cheerfulness and satisfaction.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading At the time, I thought it very pleasant to be permitted to have my own way; but I have since been led to believe that most of the serious evils of my life have flowed from this defect in my early education.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At the time, I thought it very pleasant to be permitted to have my own way; but I have since been led to believe that most of the serious evils of my life have flowed from this defect in my early education.

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

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading We all of us need to be brought up to follow duty rather than pleasure, or, to speak more properly, to find our pleasure in doing our duty.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

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

From this reading We all of us need to be brought up to follow duty rather than pleasure, or, to speak more properly, to find our pleasure in doing our duty.

precisely as stated

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

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

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading At the time, I thought it very pleasant to be permitted to have my own way; but I have since been led to believe that most of the serious evils of my life have flowed from this defect in my early education.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We all of us need to be brought up to follow duty rather than pleasure, or, to speak more properly, to find our pleasure in doing our duty.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It is their duty to learn their lessons well and thoroughly, and to obey the rules of the school; and children that are properly educated, and who have right feelings, will do this with cheerfulness and satisfaction.

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

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

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

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

which person or people

From this reading It is their duty to learn their lessons well and thoroughly, and to obey the rules of the school; and children that are properly educated, and who have right feelings, will do this with cheerfulness and satisfaction.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It is their duty to learn their lessons well and thoroughly, and to obey the rules of the school; and children that are properly educated, and who have right feelings, will do this with cheerfulness and satisfaction.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading _My new Gun.--Obstinacy.--Setting out on a Hunting Expedition.--A Strange Character.--Mountain Sport.--A Snow-Storm.--Getting lost.--Serious Adventures._ I have said enough as to the indulgent manner in which I was treated at my uncle’s, not only by him, but by others, to show that no very great restraints were laid upon my wishes, or even my caprices.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is their duty to learn their lessons well and thoroughly, and to obey the rules of the school; and children that are properly educated, and who have right feelings, will do this with cheerfulness and satisfaction.