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 Having been attacked with a severe cold, he was compelled to call in the Doctor, who sent him a sudorific in three Lilliputian bottles; but although he received the advice of his medical friend, he followed Shakspeare's, "Throw physic to the dogs," and prescribed for himself a bowl of wine-whey as a febrifuge.

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Myself and Cousin (the two nephews aforesaid) were vast favourites with the old gentleman, and strenuously did he endeavour to initiate us in the art of drinking, recounting the feats of his youth, and his drinking-bouts with my father, adding, with a smile, "But you'll never be a par with, your Uncle, Ned, till you can carry the six bottles under your waistcoat."

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading Having been attacked with a severe cold, he was compelled to call in the Doctor, who sent him a sudorific in three Lilliputian bottles; but although he received the advice of his medical friend, he followed Shakspeare's, "Throw physic to the dogs," and prescribed for himself a bowl of wine-whey as a febrifuge.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Myself and Cousin (the two nephews aforesaid) were vast favourites with the old gentleman, and strenuously did he endeavour to initiate us in the art of drinking, recounting the feats of his youth, and his drinking-bouts with my father, adding, with a smile, "But you'll never be a par with, your Uncle, Ned, till you can carry the six bottles under your waistcoat."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Having been attacked with a severe cold, he was compelled to call in the Doctor, who sent him a sudorific in three Lilliputian bottles; but although he received the advice of his medical friend, he followed Shakspeare's, "Throw physic to the dogs," and prescribed for himself a bowl of wine-whey as a febrifuge.

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

From this reading Having been attacked with a severe cold, he was compelled to call in the Doctor, who sent him a sudorific in three Lilliputian bottles; but although he received the advice of his medical friend, he followed Shakspeare's, "Throw physic to the dogs," and prescribed for himself a bowl of wine-whey as a febrifuge.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Myself and Cousin (the two nephews aforesaid) were vast favourites with the old gentleman, and strenuously did he endeavour to initiate us in the art of drinking, recounting the feats of his youth, and his drinking-bouts with my father, adding, with a smile, "But you'll never be a par with, your Uncle, Ned, till you can carry the six bottles under your waistcoat."

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

From this reading Having been attacked with a severe cold, he was compelled to call in the Doctor, who sent him a sudorific in three Lilliputian bottles; but although he received the advice of his medical friend, he followed Shakspeare's, "Throw physic to the dogs," and prescribed for himself a bowl of wine-whey as a febrifuge.

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading Having been attacked with a severe cold, he was compelled to call in the Doctor, who sent him a sudorific in three Lilliputian bottles; but although he received the advice of his medical friend, he followed Shakspeare's, "Throw physic to the dogs," and prescribed for himself a bowl of wine-whey as a febrifuge.

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

From this reading Myself and Cousin (the two nephews aforesaid) were vast favourites with the old gentleman, and strenuously did he endeavour to initiate us in the art of drinking, recounting the feats of his youth, and his drinking-bouts with my father, adding, with a smile, "But you'll never be a par with, your Uncle, Ned, till you can carry the six bottles under your waistcoat."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Having been attacked with a severe cold, he was compelled to call in the Doctor, who sent him a sudorific in three Lilliputian bottles; but although he received the advice of his medical friend, he followed Shakspeare's, "Throw physic to the dogs," and prescribed for himself a bowl of wine-whey as a febrifuge.

a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading My head was certainly stronger than my Cousin's; he went as far as the third bottle--the next drop was on the floor!

plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading Having been attacked with a severe cold, he was compelled to call in the Doctor, who sent him a sudorific in three Lilliputian bottles; but although he received the advice of his medical friend, he followed Shakspeare's, "Throw physic to the dogs," and prescribed for himself a bowl of wine-whey as a febrifuge.

a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids

From this reading Having been attacked with a severe cold, he was compelled to call in the Doctor, who sent him a sudorific in three Lilliputian bottles; but although he received the advice of his medical friend, he followed Shakspeare's, "Throw physic to the dogs," and prescribed for himself a bowl of wine-whey as a febrifuge.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Having been attacked with a severe cold, he was compelled to call in the Doctor, who sent him a sudorific in three Lilliputian bottles; but although he received the advice of his medical friend, he followed Shakspeare's, "Throw physic to the dogs," and prescribed for himself a bowl of wine-whey as a febrifuge.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Having been attacked with a severe cold, he was compelled to call in the Doctor, who sent him a sudorific in three Lilliputian bottles; but although he received the advice of his medical friend, he followed Shakspeare's, "Throw physic to the dogs," and prescribed for himself a bowl of wine-whey as a febrifuge.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Myself and Cousin (the two nephews aforesaid) were vast favourites with the old gentleman, and strenuously did he endeavour to initiate us in the art of drinking, recounting the feats of his youth, and his drinking-bouts with my father, adding, with a smile, "But you'll never be a par with, your Uncle, Ned, till you can carry the six bottles under your waistcoat."

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Myself and Cousin (the two nephews aforesaid) were vast favourites with the old gentleman, and strenuously did he endeavour to initiate us in the art of drinking, recounting the feats of his youth, and his drinking-bouts with my father, adding, with a smile, "But you'll never be a par with, your Uncle, Ned, till you can carry the six bottles under your waistcoat."

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading My head was certainly stronger than my Cousin's; he went as far as the third bottle--the next drop was on the floor!

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Having been attacked with a severe cold, he was compelled to call in the Doctor, who sent him a sudorific in three Lilliputian bottles; but although he received the advice of his medical friend, he followed Shakspeare's, "Throw physic to the dogs," and prescribed for himself a bowl of wine-whey as a febrifuge.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading Having been attacked with a severe cold, he was compelled to call in the Doctor, who sent him a sudorific in three Lilliputian bottles; but although he received the advice of his medical friend, he followed Shakspeare's, "Throw physic to the dogs," and prescribed for himself a bowl of wine-whey as a febrifuge.

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading Now I did once manage the fourth bottle--but then--I must confess I was obliged to give it up!

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Myself and Cousin (the two nephews aforesaid) were vast favourites with the old gentleman, and strenuously did he endeavour to initiate us in the art of drinking, recounting the feats of his youth, and his drinking-bouts with my father, adding, with a smile, "But you'll never be a par with, your Uncle, Ned, till you can carry the six bottles under your waistcoat."

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

From this reading My head was certainly stronger than my Cousin's; he went as far as the third bottle--the next drop was on the floor!

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Myself and Cousin (the two nephews aforesaid) were vast favourites with the old gentleman, and strenuously did he endeavour to initiate us in the art of drinking, recounting the feats of his youth, and his drinking-bouts with my father, adding, with a smile, "But you'll never be a par with, your Uncle, Ned, till you can carry the six bottles under your waistcoat."

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading His housekeeper remonstrated, but he would have his 'whey,' and he died! leaving a handsome fortune, and two good-looking nephews to follow him to the grave.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Having been attacked with a severe cold, he was compelled to call in the Doctor, who sent him a sudorific in three Lilliputian bottles; but although he received the advice of his medical friend, he followed Shakspeare's, "Throw physic to the dogs," and prescribed for himself a bowl of wine-whey as a febrifuge.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Having been attacked with a severe cold, he was compelled to call in the Doctor, who sent him a sudorific in three Lilliputian bottles; but although he received the advice of his medical friend, he followed Shakspeare's, "Throw physic to the dogs," and prescribed for himself a bowl of wine-whey as a febrifuge.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading Myself and Cousin (the two nephews aforesaid) were vast favourites with the old gentleman, and strenuously did he endeavour to initiate us in the art of drinking, recounting the feats of his youth, and his drinking-bouts with my father, adding, with a smile, "But you'll never be a par with, your Uncle, Ned, till you can carry the six bottles under your waistcoat."

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

From this reading Myself and Cousin (the two nephews aforesaid) were vast favourites with the old gentleman, and strenuously did he endeavour to initiate us in the art of drinking, recounting the feats of his youth, and his drinking-bouts with my father, adding, with a smile, "But you'll never be a par with, your Uncle, Ned, till you can carry the six bottles under your waistcoat."

let fall to the ground

From this reading My head was certainly stronger than my Cousin's; he went as far as the third bottle--the next drop was on the floor!

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Myself and Cousin (the two nephews aforesaid) were vast favourites with the old gentleman, and strenuously did he endeavour to initiate us in the art of drinking, recounting the feats of his youth, and his drinking-bouts with my father, adding, with a smile, "But you'll never be a par with, your Uncle, Ned, till you can carry the six bottles under your waistcoat."

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading My head was certainly stronger than my Cousin's; he went as far as the third bottle--the next drop was on the floor!

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Myself and Cousin (the two nephews aforesaid) were vast favourites with the old gentleman, and strenuously did he endeavour to initiate us in the art of drinking, recounting the feats of his youth, and his drinking-bouts with my father, adding, with a smile, "But you'll never be a par with, your Uncle, Ned, till you can carry the six bottles under your waistcoat."

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

From this reading Myself and Cousin (the two nephews aforesaid) were vast favourites with the old gentleman, and strenuously did he endeavour to initiate us in the art of drinking, recounting the feats of his youth, and his drinking-bouts with my father, adding, with a smile, "But you'll never be a par with, your Uncle, Ned, till you can carry the six bottles under your waistcoat."

plural of “feat” — a notable achievement

From this reading Myself and Cousin (the two nephews aforesaid) were vast favourites with the old gentleman, and strenuously did he endeavour to initiate us in the art of drinking, recounting the feats of his youth, and his drinking-bouts with my father, adding, with a smile, "But you'll never be a par with, your Uncle, Ned, till you can carry the six bottles under your waistcoat."

any medicine that lowers body temperature to prevent or alleviate fever

From this reading Having been attacked with a severe cold, he was compelled to call in the Doctor, who sent him a sudorific in three Lilliputian bottles; but although he received the advice of his medical friend, he followed Shakspeare's, "Throw physic to the dogs," and prescribed for himself a bowl of wine-whey as a febrifuge.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading My head was certainly stronger than my Cousin's; he went as far as the third bottle--the next drop was on the floor!

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading His housekeeper remonstrated, but he would have his 'whey,' and he died! leaving a handsome fortune, and two good-looking nephews to follow him to the grave.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Having been attacked with a severe cold, he was compelled to call in the Doctor, who sent him a sudorific in three Lilliputian bottles; but although he received the advice of his medical friend, he followed Shakspeare's, "Throw physic to the dogs," and prescribed for himself a bowl of wine-whey as a febrifuge.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Having been attacked with a severe cold, he was compelled to call in the Doctor, who sent him a sudorific in three Lilliputian bottles; but although he received the advice of his medical friend, he followed Shakspeare's, "Throw physic to the dogs," and prescribed for himself a bowl of wine-whey as a febrifuge.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading His housekeeper remonstrated, but he would have his 'whey,' and he died! leaving a handsome fortune, and two good-looking nephews to follow him to the grave.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading Now I did once manage the fourth bottle--but then--I must confess I was obliged to give it up!

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Having been attacked with a severe cold, he was compelled to call in the Doctor, who sent him a sudorific in three Lilliputian bottles; but although he received the advice of his medical friend, he followed Shakspeare's, "Throw physic to the dogs," and prescribed for himself a bowl of wine-whey as a febrifuge.

a man of refinement

From this reading Myself and Cousin (the two nephews aforesaid) were vast favourites with the old gentleman, and strenuously did he endeavour to initiate us in the art of drinking, recounting the feats of his youth, and his drinking-bouts with my father, adding, with a smile, "But you'll never be a par with, your Uncle, Ned, till you can carry the six bottles under your waistcoat."

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Now I did once manage the fourth bottle--but then--I must confess I was obliged to give it up!

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading His housekeeper remonstrated, but he would have his 'whey,' and he died! leaving a handsome fortune, and two good-looking nephews to follow him to the grave.

death of a person

From this reading His housekeeper remonstrated, but he would have his 'whey,' and he died! leaving a handsome fortune, and two good-looking nephews to follow him to the grave.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading His housekeeper remonstrated, but he would have his 'whey,' and he died! leaving a handsome fortune, and two good-looking nephews to follow him to the grave.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading His housekeeper remonstrated, but he would have his 'whey,' and he died! leaving a handsome fortune, and two good-looking nephews to follow him to the grave.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having been attacked with a severe cold, he was compelled to call in the Doctor, who sent him a sudorific in three Lilliputian bottles; but although he received the advice of his medical friend, he followed Shakspeare's, "Throw physic to the dogs," and prescribed for himself a bowl of wine-whey as a febrifuge.

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

From this reading Having been attacked with a severe cold, he was compelled to call in the Doctor, who sent him a sudorific in three Lilliputian bottles; but although he received the advice of his medical friend, he followed Shakspeare's, "Throw physic to the dogs," and prescribed for himself a bowl of wine-whey as a febrifuge.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading My head was certainly stronger than my Cousin's; he went as far as the third bottle--the next drop was on the floor!

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

From this reading Having been attacked with a severe cold, he was compelled to call in the Doctor, who sent him a sudorific in three Lilliputian bottles; but although he received the advice of his medical friend, he followed Shakspeare's, "Throw physic to the dogs," and prescribed for himself a bowl of wine-whey as a febrifuge.

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

From this reading Having been attacked with a severe cold, he was compelled to call in the Doctor, who sent him a sudorific in three Lilliputian bottles; but although he received the advice of his medical friend, he followed Shakspeare's, "Throw physic to the dogs," and prescribed for himself a bowl of wine-whey as a febrifuge.

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

From this reading Having been attacked with a severe cold, he was compelled to call in the Doctor, who sent him a sudorific in three Lilliputian bottles; but although he received the advice of his medical friend, he followed Shakspeare's, "Throw physic to the dogs," and prescribed for himself a bowl of wine-whey as a febrifuge.

a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household

From this reading His housekeeper remonstrated, but he would have his 'whey,' and he died! leaving a handsome fortune, and two good-looking nephews to follow him to the grave.

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

From this reading Now I did once manage the fourth bottle--but then--I must confess I was obliged to give it up!

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

From this reading Having been attacked with a severe cold, he was compelled to call in the Doctor, who sent him a sudorific in three Lilliputian bottles; but although he received the advice of his medical friend, he followed Shakspeare's, "Throw physic to the dogs," and prescribed for himself a bowl of wine-whey as a febrifuge.

bring into being

From this reading Myself and Cousin (the two nephews aforesaid) were vast favourites with the old gentleman, and strenuously did he endeavour to initiate us in the art of drinking, recounting the feats of his youth, and his drinking-bouts with my father, adding, with a smile, "But you'll never be a par with, your Uncle, Ned, till you can carry the six bottles under your waistcoat."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Now I did once manage the fourth bottle--but then--I must confess I was obliged to give it up!

the act of departing

From this reading His housekeeper remonstrated, but he would have his 'whey,' and he died! leaving a handsome fortune, and two good-looking nephews to follow him to the grave.

tiny; relating to or characteristic of the imaginary country of Lilliput

From this reading Having been attacked with a severe cold, he was compelled to call in the Doctor, who sent him a sudorific in three Lilliputian bottles; but although he received the advice of his medical friend, he followed Shakspeare's, "Throw physic to the dogs," and prescribed for himself a bowl of wine-whey as a febrifuge.

be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading Now I did once manage the fourth bottle--but then--I must confess I was obliged to give it up!

relating to the study or practice of medicine

From this reading Having been attacked with a severe cold, he was compelled to call in the Doctor, who sent him a sudorific in three Lilliputian bottles; but although he received the advice of his medical friend, he followed Shakspeare's, "Throw physic to the dogs," and prescribed for himself a bowl of wine-whey as a febrifuge.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Now I did once manage the fourth bottle--but then--I must confess I was obliged to give it up!

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Myself and Cousin (the two nephews aforesaid) were vast favourites with the old gentleman, and strenuously did he endeavour to initiate us in the art of drinking, recounting the feats of his youth, and his drinking-bouts with my father, adding, with a smile, "But you'll never be a par with, your Uncle, Ned, till you can carry the six bottles under your waistcoat."

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading Myself and Cousin (the two nephews aforesaid) were vast favourites with the old gentleman, and strenuously did he endeavour to initiate us in the art of drinking, recounting the feats of his youth, and his drinking-bouts with my father, adding, with a smile, "But you'll never be a par with, your Uncle, Ned, till you can carry the six bottles under your waistcoat."

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

From this reading Myself and Cousin (the two nephews aforesaid) were vast favourites with the old gentleman, and strenuously did he endeavour to initiate us in the art of drinking, recounting the feats of his youth, and his drinking-bouts with my father, adding, with a smile, "But you'll never be a par with, your Uncle, Ned, till you can carry the six bottles under your waistcoat."

plural of “nephew” — a son of your brother or sister

From this reading His housekeeper remonstrated, but he would have his 'whey,' and he died! leaving a handsome fortune, and two good-looking nephews to follow him to the grave.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Myself and Cousin (the two nephews aforesaid) were vast favourites with the old gentleman, and strenuously did he endeavour to initiate us in the art of drinking, recounting the feats of his youth, and his drinking-bouts with my father, adding, with a smile, "But you'll never be a par with, your Uncle, Ned, till you can carry the six bottles under your waistcoat."

immediately following in time or order

From this reading My head was certainly stronger than my Cousin's; he went as far as the third bottle--the next drop was on the floor!

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

From this reading Now I did once manage the fourth bottle--but then--I must confess I was obliged to give it up!

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading Now I did once manage the fourth bottle--but then--I must confess I was obliged to give it up!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Having been attacked with a severe cold, he was compelled to call in the Doctor, who sent him a sudorific in three Lilliputian bottles; but although he received the advice of his medical friend, he followed Shakspeare's, "Throw physic to the dogs," and prescribed for himself a bowl of wine-whey as a febrifuge.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Myself and Cousin (the two nephews aforesaid) were vast favourites with the old gentleman, and strenuously did he endeavour to initiate us in the art of drinking, recounting the feats of his youth, and his drinking-bouts with my father, adding, with a smile, "But you'll never be a par with, your Uncle, Ned, till you can carry the six bottles under your waistcoat."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading My head was certainly stronger than my Cousin's; he went as far as the third bottle--the next drop was on the floor!

on one occasion

From this reading Now I did once manage the fourth bottle--but then--I must confess I was obliged to give it up!

(golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course

From this reading Myself and Cousin (the two nephews aforesaid) were vast favourites with the old gentleman, and strenuously did he endeavour to initiate us in the art of drinking, recounting the feats of his youth, and his drinking-bouts with my father, adding, with a smile, "But you'll never be a par with, your Uncle, Ned, till you can carry the six bottles under your waistcoat."

a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels

From this reading Having been attacked with a severe cold, he was compelled to call in the Doctor, who sent him a sudorific in three Lilliputian bottles; but although he received the advice of his medical friend, he followed Shakspeare's, "Throw physic to the dogs," and prescribed for himself a bowl of wine-whey as a febrifuge.

set down as a rule or guide

From this reading Having been attacked with a severe cold, he was compelled to call in the Doctor, who sent him a sudorific in three Lilliputian bottles; but although he received the advice of his medical friend, he followed Shakspeare's, "Throw physic to the dogs," and prescribed for himself a bowl of wine-whey as a febrifuge.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Having been attacked with a severe cold, he was compelled to call in the Doctor, who sent him a sudorific in three Lilliputian bottles; but although he received the advice of his medical friend, he followed Shakspeare's, "Throw physic to the dogs," and prescribed for himself a bowl of wine-whey as a febrifuge.

an act of narration

From this reading Myself and Cousin (the two nephews aforesaid) were vast favourites with the old gentleman, and strenuously did he endeavour to initiate us in the art of drinking, recounting the feats of his youth, and his drinking-bouts with my father, adding, with a smile, "But you'll never be a par with, your Uncle, Ned, till you can carry the six bottles under your waistcoat."

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

From this reading His housekeeper remonstrated, but he would have his 'whey,' and he died! leaving a handsome fortune, and two good-looking nephews to follow him to the grave.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Having been attacked with a severe cold, he was compelled to call in the Doctor, who sent him a sudorific in three Lilliputian bottles; but although he received the advice of his medical friend, he followed Shakspeare's, "Throw physic to the dogs," and prescribed for himself a bowl of wine-whey as a febrifuge.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading Having been attacked with a severe cold, he was compelled to call in the Doctor, who sent him a sudorific in three Lilliputian bottles; but although he received the advice of his medical friend, he followed Shakspeare's, "Throw physic to the dogs," and prescribed for himself a bowl of wine-whey as a febrifuge.

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

From this reading Having been attacked with a severe cold, he was compelled to call in the Doctor, who sent him a sudorific in three Lilliputian bottles; but although he received the advice of his medical friend, he followed Shakspeare's, "Throw physic to the dogs," and prescribed for himself a bowl of wine-whey as a febrifuge.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Myself and Cousin (the two nephews aforesaid) were vast favourites with the old gentleman, and strenuously did he endeavour to initiate us in the art of drinking, recounting the feats of his youth, and his drinking-bouts with my father, adding, with a smile, "But you'll never be a par with, your Uncle, Ned, till you can carry the six bottles under your waistcoat."

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Myself and Cousin (the two nephews aforesaid) were vast favourites with the old gentleman, and strenuously did he endeavour to initiate us in the art of drinking, recounting the feats of his youth, and his drinking-bouts with my father, adding, with a smile, "But you'll never be a par with, your Uncle, Ned, till you can carry the six bottles under your waistcoat."

in a strenuous manner; strongly or vigorously

From this reading Myself and Cousin (the two nephews aforesaid) were vast favourites with the old gentleman, and strenuously did he endeavour to initiate us in the art of drinking, recounting the feats of his youth, and his drinking-bouts with my father, adding, with a smile, "But you'll never be a par with, your Uncle, Ned, till you can carry the six bottles under your waistcoat."

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading My head was certainly stronger than my Cousin's; he went as far as the third bottle--the next drop was on the floor!

a medicine that causes or increases sweating

From this reading Having been attacked with a severe cold, he was compelled to call in the Doctor, who sent him a sudorific in three Lilliputian bottles; but although he received the advice of his medical friend, he followed Shakspeare's, "Throw physic to the dogs," and prescribed for himself a bowl of wine-whey as a febrifuge.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading My head was certainly stronger than my Cousin's; he went as far as the third bottle--the next drop was on the floor!

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

From this reading Having been attacked with a severe cold, he was compelled to call in the Doctor, who sent him a sudorific in three Lilliputian bottles; but although he received the advice of his medical friend, he followed Shakspeare's, "Throw physic to the dogs," and prescribed for himself a bowl of wine-whey as a febrifuge.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Now I did once manage the fourth bottle--but then--I must confess I was obliged to give it up!

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading My head was certainly stronger than my Cousin's; he went as far as the third bottle--the next drop was on the floor!

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Having been attacked with a severe cold, he was compelled to call in the Doctor, who sent him a sudorific in three Lilliputian bottles; but although he received the advice of his medical friend, he followed Shakspeare's, "Throw physic to the dogs," and prescribed for himself a bowl of wine-whey as a febrifuge.

propel through the air

From this reading Having been attacked with a severe cold, he was compelled to call in the Doctor, who sent him a sudorific in three Lilliputian bottles; but although he received the advice of his medical friend, he followed Shakspeare's, "Throw physic to the dogs," and prescribed for himself a bowl of wine-whey as a febrifuge.

up to a particular time

From this reading Myself and Cousin (the two nephews aforesaid) were vast favourites with the old gentleman, and strenuously did he endeavour to initiate us in the art of drinking, recounting the feats of his youth, and his drinking-bouts with my father, adding, with a smile, "But you'll never be a par with, your Uncle, Ned, till you can carry the six bottles under your waistcoat."

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

From this reading Having been attacked with a severe cold, he was compelled to call in the Doctor, who sent him a sudorific in three Lilliputian bottles; but although he received the advice of his medical friend, he followed Shakspeare's, "Throw physic to the dogs," and prescribed for himself a bowl of wine-whey as a febrifuge.

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

From this reading His housekeeper remonstrated, but he would have his 'whey,' and he died! leaving a handsome fortune, and two good-looking nephews to follow him to the grave.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Myself and Cousin (the two nephews aforesaid) were vast favourites with the old gentleman, and strenuously did he endeavour to initiate us in the art of drinking, recounting the feats of his youth, and his drinking-bouts with my father, adding, with a smile, "But you'll never be a par with, your Uncle, Ned, till you can carry the six bottles under your waistcoat."

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Myself and Cousin (the two nephews aforesaid) were vast favourites with the old gentleman, and strenuously did he endeavour to initiate us in the art of drinking, recounting the feats of his youth, and his drinking-bouts with my father, adding, with a smile, "But you'll never be a par with, your Uncle, Ned, till you can carry the six bottles under your waistcoat."

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

From this reading Now I did once manage the fourth bottle--but then--I must confess I was obliged to give it up!

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

From this reading Myself and Cousin (the two nephews aforesaid) were vast favourites with the old gentleman, and strenuously did he endeavour to initiate us in the art of drinking, recounting the feats of his youth, and his drinking-bouts with my father, adding, with a smile, "But you'll never be a par with, your Uncle, Ned, till you can carry the six bottles under your waistcoat."

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Myself and Cousin (the two nephews aforesaid) were vast favourites with the old gentleman, and strenuously did he endeavour to initiate us in the art of drinking, recounting the feats of his youth, and his drinking-bouts with my father, adding, with a smile, "But you'll never be a par with, your Uncle, Ned, till you can carry the six bottles under your waistcoat."

a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat

From this reading Myself and Cousin (the two nephews aforesaid) were vast favourites with the old gentleman, and strenuously did he endeavour to initiate us in the art of drinking, recounting the feats of his youth, and his drinking-bouts with my father, adding, with a smile, "But you'll never be a par with, your Uncle, Ned, till you can carry the six bottles under your waistcoat."

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

From this reading Having been attacked with a severe cold, he was compelled to call in the Doctor, who sent him a sudorific in three Lilliputian bottles; but although he received the advice of his medical friend, he followed Shakspeare's, "Throw physic to the dogs," and prescribed for himself a bowl of wine-whey as a febrifuge.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading My head was certainly stronger than my Cousin's; he went as far as the third bottle--the next drop was on the floor!

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

From this reading Myself and Cousin (the two nephews aforesaid) were vast favourites with the old gentleman, and strenuously did he endeavour to initiate us in the art of drinking, recounting the feats of his youth, and his drinking-bouts with my father, adding, with a smile, "But you'll never be a par with, your Uncle, Ned, till you can carry the six bottles under your waistcoat."

the serum or watery part of milk that is separated from the curd in making cheese

From this reading His housekeeper remonstrated, but he would have his 'whey,' and he died! leaving a handsome fortune, and two good-looking nephews to follow him to the grave.

which person or people

From this reading Having been attacked with a severe cold, he was compelled to call in the Doctor, who sent him a sudorific in three Lilliputian bottles; but although he received the advice of his medical friend, he followed Shakspeare's, "Throw physic to the dogs," and prescribed for himself a bowl of wine-whey as a febrifuge.

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From this reading Having been attacked with a severe cold, he was compelled to call in the Doctor, who sent him a sudorific in three Lilliputian bottles; but although he received the advice of his medical friend, he followed Shakspeare's, "Throw physic to the dogs," and prescribed for himself a bowl of wine-whey as a febrifuge.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Having been attacked with a severe cold, he was compelled to call in the Doctor, who sent him a sudorific in three Lilliputian bottles; but although he received the advice of his medical friend, he followed Shakspeare's, "Throw physic to the dogs," and prescribed for himself a bowl of wine-whey as a febrifuge.

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

From this reading His housekeeper remonstrated, but he would have his 'whey,' and he died! leaving a handsome fortune, and two good-looking nephews to follow him to the grave.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Myself and Cousin (the two nephews aforesaid) were vast favourites with the old gentleman, and strenuously did he endeavour to initiate us in the art of drinking, recounting the feats of his youth, and his drinking-bouts with my father, adding, with a smile, "But you'll never be a par with, your Uncle, Ned, till you can carry the six bottles under your waistcoat."

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

From this reading Myself and Cousin (the two nephews aforesaid) were vast favourites with the old gentleman, and strenuously did he endeavour to initiate us in the art of drinking, recounting the feats of his youth, and his drinking-bouts with my father, adding, with a smile, "But you'll never be a par with, your Uncle, Ned, till you can carry the six bottles under your waistcoat."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Myself and Cousin (the two nephews aforesaid) were vast favourites with the old gentleman, and strenuously did he endeavour to initiate us in the art of drinking, recounting the feats of his youth, and his drinking-bouts with my father, adding, with a smile, "But you'll never be a par with, your Uncle, Ned, till you can carry the six bottles under your waistcoat."

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Myself and Cousin (the two nephews aforesaid) were vast favourites with the old gentleman, and strenuously did he endeavour to initiate us in the art of drinking, recounting the feats of his youth, and his drinking-bouts with my father, adding, with a smile, "But you'll never be a par with, your Uncle, Ned, till you can carry the six bottles under your waistcoat."