Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading Not long since, a company of horseriders paid a visit to our watering-place.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading And go he did; and laughed at all Mr Merryman’s remarks, though he remembered them with remarkable accuracy, and insisted upon waiting to the very end of the fun, and was only induced to retire just before its conclusion by representations that the ladies of the party would be incommoded if they were to wait and undergo the rush and trample of the crowd round about.

the quality of being near to the true value

From this reading And go he did; and laughed at all Mr Merryman’s remarks, though he remembered them with remarkable accuracy, and insisted upon waiting to the very end of the fun, and was only induced to retire just before its conclusion by representations that the ladies of the party would be incommoded if they were to wait and undergo the rush and trample of the crowd round about.

how long something has existed

From this reading A pantomime is not always amusing to persons who have attained a certain age; but a boy at a pantomime is always amused and amusing, and to see his pleasure is good for most hypochondriacs.

(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 And go he did; and laughed at all Mr Merryman’s remarks, though he remembered them with remarkable accuracy, and insisted upon waiting to the very end of the fun, and was only induced to retire just before its conclusion by representations that the ladies of the party would be incommoded if they were to wait and undergo the rush and trample of the crowd round about.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading We sent to Walter’s mother, requesting that he might join us, and the kind lady replied that the boy had already been at the morning performance of the equestrians, but was most eager to go in the evening likewise.

in addition

From this reading We went to see them, and I bethought me that young Walter Juvenis, who was in the place, might like also to witness the performance.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading A pantomime is not always amusing to persons who have attained a certain age; but a boy at a pantomime is always amused and amusing, and to see his pleasure is good for most hypochondriacs.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading A pantomime is not always amusing to persons who have attained a certain age; but a boy at a pantomime is always amused and amusing, and to see his pleasure is good for most hypochondriacs.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading A pantomime is not always amusing to persons who have attained a certain age; but a boy at a pantomime is always amused and amusing, and to see his pleasure is good for most hypochondriacs.

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

From this reading We went to see them, and I bethought me that young Walter Juvenis, who was in the place, might like also to witness the performance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A pantomime is not always amusing to persons who have attained a certain age; but a boy at a pantomime is always amused and amusing, and to see his pleasure is good for most hypochondriacs.

achieved or reached

From this reading A pantomime is not always amusing to persons who have attained a certain age; but a boy at a pantomime is always amused and amusing, and to see his pleasure is good for most hypochondriacs.

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

From this reading And go he did; and laughed at all Mr Merryman’s remarks, though he remembered them with remarkable accuracy, and insisted upon waiting to the very end of the fun, and was only induced to retire just before its conclusion by representations that the ladies of the party would be incommoded if they were to wait and undergo the rush and trample of the crowd round about.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading We sent to Walter’s mother, requesting that he might join us, and the kind lady replied that the boy had already been at the morning performance of the equestrians, but was most eager to go in the evening likewise.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading And go he did; and laughed at all Mr Merryman’s remarks, though he remembered them with remarkable accuracy, and insisted upon waiting to the very end of the fun, and was only induced to retire just before its conclusion by representations that the ladies of the party would be incommoded if they were to wait and undergo the rush and trample of the crowd round about.

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From this reading We went to see them, and I bethought me that young Walter Juvenis, who was in the place, might like also to witness the performance.

a youthful male person

From this reading A pantomime is not always amusing to persons who have attained a certain age; but a boy at a pantomime is always amused and amusing, and to see his pleasure is good for most hypochondriacs.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A pantomime is not always amusing to persons who have attained a certain age; but a boy at a pantomime is always amused and amusing, and to see his pleasure is good for most hypochondriacs.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading And go he did; and laughed at all Mr Merryman’s remarks, though he remembered them with remarkable accuracy, and insisted upon waiting to the very end of the fun, and was only induced to retire just before its conclusion by representations that the ladies of the party would be incommoded if they were to wait and undergo the rush and trample of the crowd round about.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading A pantomime is not always amusing to persons who have attained a certain age; but a boy at a pantomime is always amused and amusing, and to see his pleasure is good for most hypochondriacs.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Not long since, a company of horseriders paid a visit to our watering-place.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading And go he did; and laughed at all Mr Merryman’s remarks, though he remembered them with remarkable accuracy, and insisted upon waiting to the very end of the fun, and was only induced to retire just before its conclusion by representations that the ladies of the party would be incommoded if they were to wait and undergo the rush and trample of the crowd round about.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading And go he did; and laughed at all Mr Merryman’s remarks, though he remembered them with remarkable accuracy, and insisted upon waiting to the very end of the fun, and was only induced to retire just before its conclusion by representations that the ladies of the party would be incommoded if they were to wait and undergo the rush and trample of the crowd round about.

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

From this reading And go he did; and laughed at all Mr Merryman’s remarks, though he remembered them with remarkable accuracy, and insisted upon waiting to the very end of the fun, and was only induced to retire just before its conclusion by representations that the ladies of the party would be incommoded if they were to wait and undergo the rush and trample of the crowd round about.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading We sent to Walter’s mother, requesting that he might join us, and the kind lady replied that the boy had already been at the morning performance of the equestrians, but was most eager to go in the evening likewise.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading And go he did; and laughed at all Mr Merryman’s remarks, though he remembered them with remarkable accuracy, and insisted upon waiting to the very end of the fun, and was only induced to retire just before its conclusion by representations that the ladies of the party would be incommoded if they were to wait and undergo the rush and trample of the crowd round about.

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From this reading We sent to Walter’s mother, requesting that he might join us, and the kind lady replied that the boy had already been at the morning performance of the equestrians, but was most eager to go in the evening likewise.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading We sent to Walter’s mother, requesting that he might join us, and the kind lady replied that the boy had already been at the morning performance of the equestrians, but was most eager to go in the evening likewise.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A pantomime is not always amusing to persons who have attained a certain age; but a boy at a pantomime is always amused and amusing, and to see his pleasure is good for most hypochondriacs.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading And go he did; and laughed at all Mr Merryman’s remarks, though he remembered them with remarkable accuracy, and insisted upon waiting to the very end of the fun, and was only induced to retire just before its conclusion by representations that the ladies of the party would be incommoded if they were to wait and undergo the rush and trample of the crowd round about.

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

From this reading We sent to Walter’s mother, requesting that he might join us, and the kind lady replied that the boy had already been at the morning performance of the equestrians, but was most eager to go in the evening likewise.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading A pantomime is not always amusing to persons who have attained a certain age; but a boy at a pantomime is always amused and amusing, and to see his pleasure is good for most hypochondriacs.

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

From this reading We sent to Walter’s mother, requesting that he might join us, and the kind lady replied that the boy had already been at the morning performance of the equestrians, but was most eager to go in the evening likewise.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A pantomime is not always amusing to persons who have attained a certain age; but a boy at a pantomime is always amused and amusing, and to see his pleasure is good for most hypochondriacs.

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

From this reading We sent to Walter’s mother, requesting that he might join us, and the kind lady replied that the boy had already been at the morning performance of the equestrians, but was most eager to go in the evening likewise.

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

From this reading A pantomime is not always amusing to persons who have attained a certain age; but a boy at a pantomime is always amused and amusing, and to see his pleasure is good for most hypochondriacs.

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From this reading Not long since, a company of horseriders paid a visit to our watering-place.

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From this reading A pantomime is not always amusing to persons who have attained a certain age; but a boy at a pantomime is always amused and amusing, and to see his pleasure is good for most hypochondriacs.

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

From this reading We went to see them, and I bethought me that young Walter Juvenis, who was in the place, might like also to witness the performance.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading And go he did; and laughed at all Mr Merryman’s remarks, though he remembered them with remarkable accuracy, and insisted upon waiting to the very end of the fun, and was only induced to retire just before its conclusion by representations that the ladies of the party would be incommoded if they were to wait and undergo the rush and trample of the crowd round about.

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

From this reading We went to see them, and I bethought me that young Walter Juvenis, who was in the place, might like also to witness the performance.

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From this reading And go he did; and laughed at all Mr Merryman’s remarks, though he remembered them with remarkable accuracy, and insisted upon waiting to the very end of the fun, and was only induced to retire just before its conclusion by representations that the ladies of the party would be incommoded if they were to wait and undergo the rush and trample of the crowd round about.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading And go he did; and laughed at all Mr Merryman’s remarks, though he remembered them with remarkable accuracy, and insisted upon waiting to the very end of the fun, and was only induced to retire just before its conclusion by representations that the ladies of the party would be incommoded if they were to wait and undergo the rush and trample of the crowd round about.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading And go he did; and laughed at all Mr Merryman’s remarks, though he remembered them with remarkable accuracy, and insisted upon waiting to the very end of the fun, and was only induced to retire just before its conclusion by representations that the ladies of the party would be incommoded if they were to wait and undergo the rush and trample of the crowd round about.

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

From this reading A pantomime is not always amusing to persons who have attained a certain age; but a boy at a pantomime is always amused and amusing, and to see his pleasure is good for most hypochondriacs.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading And go he did; and laughed at all Mr Merryman’s remarks, though he remembered them with remarkable accuracy, and insisted upon waiting to the very end of the fun, and was only induced to retire just before its conclusion by representations that the ladies of the party would be incommoded if they were to wait and undergo the rush and trample of the crowd round about.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading We sent to Walter’s mother, requesting that he might join us, and the kind lady replied that the boy had already been at the morning performance of the equestrians, but was most eager to go in the evening likewise.

and nothing more

From this reading And go he did; and laughed at all Mr Merryman’s remarks, though he remembered them with remarkable accuracy, and insisted upon waiting to the very end of the fun, and was only induced to retire just before its conclusion by representations that the ladies of the party would be incommoded if they were to wait and undergo the rush and trample of the crowd round about.

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From this reading We went to see them, and I bethought me that young Walter Juvenis, who was in the place, might like also to witness the performance.

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

From this reading We sent to Walter’s mother, requesting that he might join us, and the kind lady replied that the boy had already been at the morning performance of the equestrians, but was most eager to go in the evening likewise.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading And go he did; and laughed at all Mr Merryman’s remarks, though he remembered them with remarkable accuracy, and insisted upon waiting to the very end of the fun, and was only induced to retire just before its conclusion by representations that the ladies of the party would be incommoded if they were to wait and undergo the rush and trample of the crowd round about.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading We sent to Walter’s mother, requesting that he might join us, and the kind lady replied that the boy had already been at the morning performance of the equestrians, but was most eager to go in the evening likewise.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading And go he did; and laughed at all Mr Merryman’s remarks, though he remembered them with remarkable accuracy, and insisted upon waiting to the very end of the fun, and was only induced to retire just before its conclusion by representations that the ladies of the party would be incommoded if they were to wait and undergo the rush and trample of the crowd round about.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading We went to see them, and I bethought me that young Walter Juvenis, who was in the place, might like also to witness the performance.

in like or similar manner

From this reading We sent to Walter’s mother, requesting that he might join us, and the kind lady replied that the boy had already been at the morning performance of the equestrians, but was most eager to go in the evening likewise.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Not long since, a company of horseriders paid a visit to our watering-place.

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

From this reading We went to see them, and I bethought me that young Walter Juvenis, who was in the place, might like also to witness the performance.

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From this reading And go he did; and laughed at all Mr Merryman’s remarks, though he remembered them with remarkable accuracy, and insisted upon waiting to the very end of the fun, and was only induced to retire just before its conclusion by representations that the ladies of the party would be incommoded if they were to wait and undergo the rush and trample of the crowd round about.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading We went to see them, and I bethought me that young Walter Juvenis, who was in the place, might like also to witness the performance.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading We sent to Walter’s mother, requesting that he might join us, and the kind lady replied that the boy had already been at the morning performance of the equestrians, but was most eager to go in the evening likewise.

used to form the superlative

From this reading A pantomime is not always amusing to persons who have attained a certain age; but a boy at a pantomime is always amused and amusing, and to see his pleasure is good for most hypochondriacs.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading We sent to Walter’s mother, requesting that he might join us, and the kind lady replied that the boy had already been at the morning performance of the equestrians, but was most eager to go in the evening likewise.

a form of address for a man

From this reading And go he did; and laughed at all Mr Merryman’s remarks, though he remembered them with remarkable accuracy, and insisted upon waiting to the very end of the fun, and was only induced to retire just before its conclusion by representations that the ladies of the party would be incommoded if they were to wait and undergo the rush and trample of the crowd round about.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not long since, a company of horseriders paid a visit to our watering-place.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Not long since, a company of horseriders paid a visit to our watering-place.

and nothing more

From this reading And go he did; and laughed at all Mr Merryman’s remarks, though he remembered them with remarkable accuracy, and insisted upon waiting to the very end of the fun, and was only induced to retire just before its conclusion by representations that the ladies of the party would be incommoded if they were to wait and undergo the rush and trample of the crowd round about.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Not long since, a company of horseriders paid a visit to our watering-place.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Not long since, a company of horseriders paid a visit to our watering-place.

a performance using gestures and body movements without words

From this reading A pantomime is not always amusing to persons who have attained a certain age; but a boy at a pantomime is always amused and amusing, and to see his pleasure is good for most hypochondriacs.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading And go he did; and laughed at all Mr Merryman’s remarks, though he remembered them with remarkable accuracy, and insisted upon waiting to the very end of the fun, and was only induced to retire just before its conclusion by representations that the ladies of the party would be incommoded if they were to wait and undergo the rush and trample of the crowd round about.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading We went to see them, and I bethought me that young Walter Juvenis, who was in the place, might like also to witness the performance.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading A pantomime is not always amusing to persons who have attained a certain age; but a boy at a pantomime is always amused and amusing, and to see his pleasure is good for most hypochondriacs.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading We went to see them, and I bethought me that young Walter Juvenis, who was in the place, might like also to witness the performance.

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

From this reading A pantomime is not always amusing to persons who have attained a certain age; but a boy at a pantomime is always amused and amusing, and to see his pleasure is good for most hypochondriacs.

unusual or striking

From this reading And go he did; and laughed at all Mr Merryman’s remarks, though he remembered them with remarkable accuracy, and insisted upon waiting to the very end of the fun, and was only induced to retire just before its conclusion by representations that the ladies of the party would be incommoded if they were to wait and undergo the rush and trample of the crowd round about.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading And go he did; and laughed at all Mr Merryman’s remarks, though he remembered them with remarkable accuracy, and insisted upon waiting to the very end of the fun, and was only induced to retire just before its conclusion by representations that the ladies of the party would be incommoded if they were to wait and undergo the rush and trample of the crowd round about.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading And go he did; and laughed at all Mr Merryman’s remarks, though he remembered them with remarkable accuracy, and insisted upon waiting to the very end of the fun, and was only induced to retire just before its conclusion by representations that the ladies of the party would be incommoded if they were to wait and undergo the rush and trample of the crowd round about.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading We sent to Walter’s mother, requesting that he might join us, and the kind lady replied that the boy had already been at the morning performance of the equestrians, but was most eager to go in the evening likewise.

plural of “representation” — a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image

From this reading And go he did; and laughed at all Mr Merryman’s remarks, though he remembered them with remarkable accuracy, and insisted upon waiting to the very end of the fun, and was only induced to retire just before its conclusion by representations that the ladies of the party would be incommoded if they were to wait and undergo the rush and trample of the crowd round about.

-ing form of “request” — express the need or desire for

From this reading We sent to Walter’s mother, requesting that he might join us, and the kind lady replied that the boy had already been at the morning performance of the equestrians, but was most eager to go in the evening likewise.

go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position

From this reading And go he did; and laughed at all Mr Merryman’s remarks, though he remembered them with remarkable accuracy, and insisted upon waiting to the very end of the fun, and was only induced to retire just before its conclusion by representations that the ladies of the party would be incommoded if they were to wait and undergo the rush and trample of the crowd round about.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading And go he did; and laughed at all Mr Merryman’s remarks, though he remembered them with remarkable accuracy, and insisted upon waiting to the very end of the fun, and was only induced to retire just before its conclusion by representations that the ladies of the party would be incommoded if they were to wait and undergo the rush and trample of the crowd round about.

move hurridly

From this reading And go he did; and laughed at all Mr Merryman’s remarks, though he remembered them with remarkable accuracy, and insisted upon waiting to the very end of the fun, and was only induced to retire just before its conclusion by representations that the ladies of the party would be incommoded if they were to wait and undergo the rush and trample of the crowd round about.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading We went to see them, and I bethought me that young Walter Juvenis, who was in the place, might like also to witness the performance.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading We sent to Walter’s mother, requesting that he might join us, and the kind lady replied that the boy had already been at the morning performance of the equestrians, but was most eager to go in the evening likewise.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Not long since, a company of horseriders paid a visit to our watering-place.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We went to see them, and I bethought me that young Walter Juvenis, who was in the place, might like also to witness the performance.

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

From this reading We went to see them, and I bethought me that young Walter Juvenis, who was in the place, might like also to witness the performance.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading We went to see them, and I bethought me that young Walter Juvenis, who was in the place, might like also to witness the performance.

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

From this reading And go he did; and laughed at all Mr Merryman’s remarks, though he remembered them with remarkable accuracy, and insisted upon waiting to the very end of the fun, and was only induced to retire just before its conclusion by representations that the ladies of the party would be incommoded if they were to wait and undergo the rush and trample of the crowd round about.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading And go he did; and laughed at all Mr Merryman’s remarks, though he remembered them with remarkable accuracy, and insisted upon waiting to the very end of the fun, and was only induced to retire just before its conclusion by representations that the ladies of the party would be incommoded if they were to wait and undergo the rush and trample of the crowd round about.

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

From this reading Not long since, a company of horseriders paid a visit to our watering-place.

tread or stomp heavily or roughly

From this reading And go he did; and laughed at all Mr Merryman’s remarks, though he remembered them with remarkable accuracy, and insisted upon waiting to the very end of the fun, and was only induced to retire just before its conclusion by representations that the ladies of the party would be incommoded if they were to wait and undergo the rush and trample of the crowd round about.

pass through

From this reading And go he did; and laughed at all Mr Merryman’s remarks, though he remembered them with remarkable accuracy, and insisted upon waiting to the very end of the fun, and was only induced to retire just before its conclusion by representations that the ladies of the party would be incommoded if they were to wait and undergo the rush and trample of the crowd round about.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading And go he did; and laughed at all Mr Merryman’s remarks, though he remembered them with remarkable accuracy, and insisted upon waiting to the very end of the fun, and was only induced to retire just before its conclusion by representations that the ladies of the party would be incommoded if they were to wait and undergo the rush and trample of the crowd round about.

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

From this reading We sent to Walter’s mother, requesting that he might join us, and the kind lady replied that the boy had already been at the morning performance of the equestrians, but was most eager to go in the evening likewise.

precisely as stated

From this reading And go he did; and laughed at all Mr Merryman’s remarks, though he remembered them with remarkable accuracy, and insisted upon waiting to the very end of the fun, and was only induced to retire just before its conclusion by representations that the ladies of the party would be incommoded if they were to wait and undergo the rush and trample of the crowd round about.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Not long since, a company of horseriders paid a visit to our watering-place.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading And go he did; and laughed at all Mr Merryman’s remarks, though he remembered them with remarkable accuracy, and insisted upon waiting to the very end of the fun, and was only induced to retire just before its conclusion by representations that the ladies of the party would be incommoded if they were to wait and undergo the rush and trample of the crowd round about.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading And go he did; and laughed at all Mr Merryman’s remarks, though he remembered them with remarkable accuracy, and insisted upon waiting to the very end of the fun, and was only induced to retire just before its conclusion by representations that the ladies of the party would be incommoded if they were to wait and undergo the rush and trample of the crowd round about.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading We went to see them, and I bethought me that young Walter Juvenis, who was in the place, might like also to witness the performance.

possessive form of “walter” — German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading We sent to Walter’s mother, requesting that he might join us, and the kind lady replied that the boy had already been at the morning performance of the equestrians, but was most eager to go in the evening likewise.

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

From this reading We went to see them, and I bethought me that young Walter Juvenis, who was in the place, might like also to witness the performance.

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From this reading Not long since, a company of horseriders paid a visit to our watering-place.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We went to see them, and I bethought me that young Walter Juvenis, who was in the place, might like also to witness the performance.

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

From this reading We went to see them, and I bethought me that young Walter Juvenis, who was in the place, might like also to witness the performance.

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

From this reading And go he did; and laughed at all Mr Merryman’s remarks, though he remembered them with remarkable accuracy, and insisted upon waiting to the very end of the fun, and was only induced to retire just before its conclusion by representations that the ladies of the party would be incommoded if they were to wait and undergo the rush and trample of the crowd round about.

which person or people

From this reading We went to see them, and I bethought me that young Walter Juvenis, who was in the place, might like also to witness the performance.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And go he did; and laughed at all Mr Merryman’s remarks, though he remembered them with remarkable accuracy, and insisted upon waiting to the very end of the fun, and was only induced to retire just before its conclusion by representations that the ladies of the party would be incommoded if they were to wait and undergo the rush and trample of the crowd round about.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading We went to see them, and I bethought me that young Walter Juvenis, who was in the place, might like also to witness the performance.

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

From this reading And go he did; and laughed at all Mr Merryman’s remarks, though he remembered them with remarkable accuracy, and insisted upon waiting to the very end of the fun, and was only induced to retire just before its conclusion by representations that the ladies of the party would be incommoded if they were to wait and undergo the rush and trample of the crowd round about.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading We went to see them, and I bethought me that young Walter Juvenis, who was in the place, might like also to witness the performance.