Chapter III · Chapter 3

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From this reading 1827.

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From this reading * * * * * _July_ 8.

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

From this reading When I first looked upon the Falls of the Clyde, I was unable to find a word to express my feelings.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading At last, a man, a stranger to me, who arrived about the same time, said:--"How majestic!"--(It was the precise term, and I turned round and was saying--"Thank you, Sir! that _is_ the exact word for it"--when he added, _eodem flatu_)--"Yes! how very _pretty_!"

past 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 At last, a man, a stranger to me, who arrived about the same time, said:--"How majestic!"--(It was the precise term, and I turned round and was saying--"Thank you, Sir! that _is_ the exact word for it"--when he added, _eodem flatu_)--"Yes! how very _pretty_!"

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

From this reading At last, a man, a stranger to me, who arrived about the same time, said:--"How majestic!"--(It was the precise term, and I turned round and was saying--"Thank you, Sir! that _is_ the exact word for it"--when he added, _eodem flatu_)--"Yes! how very _pretty_!"

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading * * * * * Some folks apply epithets as boys do in making Latin verses.

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

From this reading At last, a man, a stranger to me, who arrived about the same time, said:--"How majestic!"--(It was the precise term, and I turned round and was saying--"Thank you, Sir! that _is_ the exact word for it"--when he added, _eodem flatu_)--"Yes! how very _pretty_!"

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

From this reading * * * * * Some folks apply epithets as boys do in making Latin verses.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At last, a man, a stranger to me, who arrived about the same time, said:--"How majestic!"--(It was the precise term, and I turned round and was saying--"Thank you, Sir! that _is_ the exact word for it"--when he added, _eodem flatu_)--"Yes! how very _pretty_!"

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading * * * * * Some folks apply epithets as boys do in making Latin verses.

a river in western Scotland that flows from the southern uplands into the Firth of Clyde; navigable by oceangoing vessels as far as Glasgow

From this reading When I first looked upon the Falls of the Clyde, I was unable to find a word to express my feelings.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading * * * * * Some folks apply epithets as boys do in making Latin verses.

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From this reading At last, a man, a stranger to me, who arrived about the same time, said:--"How majestic!"--(It was the precise term, and I turned round and was saying--"Thank you, Sir! that _is_ the exact word for it"--when he added, _eodem flatu_)--"Yes! how very _pretty_!"

plural of “epithet” — a defamatory or abusive word or phrase

From this reading * * * * * Some folks apply epithets as boys do in making Latin verses.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading At last, a man, a stranger to me, who arrived about the same time, said:--"How majestic!"--(It was the precise term, and I turned round and was saying--"Thank you, Sir! that _is_ the exact word for it"--when he added, _eodem flatu_)--"Yes! how very _pretty_!"

give expression to

From this reading When I first looked upon the Falls of the Clyde, I was unable to find a word to express my feelings.

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading When I first looked upon the Falls of the Clyde, I was unable to find a word to express my feelings.

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

From this reading When I first looked upon the Falls of the Clyde, I was unable to find a word to express my feelings.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading When I first looked upon the Falls of the Clyde, I was unable to find a word to express my feelings.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading When I first looked upon the Falls of the Clyde, I was unable to find a word to express my feelings.

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From this reading At last, a man, a stranger to me, who arrived about the same time, said:--"How majestic!"--(It was the precise term, and I turned round and was saying--"Thank you, Sir! that _is_ the exact word for it"--when he added, _eodem flatu_)--"Yes! how very _pretty_!"

your parents

From this reading * * * * * Some folks apply epithets as boys do in making Latin verses.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At last, a man, a stranger to me, who arrived about the same time, said:--"How majestic!"--(It was the precise term, and I turned round and was saying--"Thank you, Sir! that _is_ the exact word for it"--when he added, _eodem flatu_)--"Yes! how very _pretty_!"

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

From this reading At last, a man, a stranger to me, who arrived about the same time, said:--"How majestic!"--(It was the precise term, and I turned round and was saying--"Thank you, Sir! that _is_ the exact word for it"--when he added, _eodem flatu_)--"Yes! how very _pretty_!"

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From this reading At last, a man, a stranger to me, who arrived about the same time, said:--"How majestic!"--(It was the precise term, and I turned round and was saying--"Thank you, Sir! that _is_ the exact word for it"--when he added, _eodem flatu_)--"Yes! how very _pretty_!"

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

From this reading When I first looked upon the Falls of the Clyde, I was unable to find a word to express my feelings.

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

From this reading * * * * * Some folks apply epithets as boys do in making Latin verses.

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

From this reading At last, a man, a stranger to me, who arrived about the same time, said:--"How majestic!"--(It was the precise term, and I turned round and was saying--"Thank you, Sir! that _is_ the exact word for it"--when he added, _eodem flatu_)--"Yes! how very _pretty_!"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At last, a man, a stranger to me, who arrived about the same time, said:--"How majestic!"--(It was the precise term, and I turned round and was saying--"Thank you, Sir! that _is_ the exact word for it"--when he added, _eodem flatu_)--"Yes! how very _pretty_!"

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading * * * * * _July_ 8.

immediately past

From this reading At last, a man, a stranger to me, who arrived about the same time, said:--"How majestic!"--(It was the precise term, and I turned round and was saying--"Thank you, Sir! that _is_ the exact word for it"--when he added, _eodem flatu_)--"Yes! how very _pretty_!"

of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

From this reading * * * * * Some folks apply epithets as boys do in making Latin verses.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading When I first looked upon the Falls of the Clyde, I was unable to find a word to express my feelings.

majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters

From this reading At last, a man, a stranger to me, who arrived about the same time, said:--"How majestic!"--(It was the precise term, and I turned round and was saying--"Thank you, Sir! that _is_ the exact word for it"--when he added, _eodem flatu_)--"Yes! how very _pretty_!"

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading * * * * * Some folks apply epithets as boys do in making Latin verses.

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

From this reading At last, a man, a stranger to me, who arrived about the same time, said:--"How majestic!"--(It was the precise term, and I turned round and was saying--"Thank you, Sir! that _is_ the exact word for it"--when he added, _eodem flatu_)--"Yes! how very _pretty_!"

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

From this reading At last, a man, a stranger to me, who arrived about the same time, said:--"How majestic!"--(It was the precise term, and I turned round and was saying--"Thank you, Sir! that _is_ the exact word for it"--when he added, _eodem flatu_)--"Yes! how very _pretty_!"

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading When I first looked upon the Falls of the Clyde, I was unable to find a word to express my feelings.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When I first looked upon the Falls of the Clyde, I was unable to find a word to express my feelings.

sharply exact or accurate or delimited

From this reading At last, a man, a stranger to me, who arrived about the same time, said:--"How majestic!"--(It was the precise term, and I turned round and was saying--"Thank you, Sir! that _is_ the exact word for it"--when he added, _eodem flatu_)--"Yes! how very _pretty_!"

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading At last, a man, a stranger to me, who arrived about the same time, said:--"How majestic!"--(It was the precise term, and I turned round and was saying--"Thank you, Sir! that _is_ the exact word for it"--when he added, _eodem flatu_)--"Yes! how very _pretty_!"

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading At last, a man, a stranger to me, who arrived about the same time, said:--"How majestic!"--(It was the precise term, and I turned round and was saying--"Thank you, Sir! that _is_ the exact word for it"--when he added, _eodem flatu_)--"Yes! how very _pretty_!"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading At last, a man, a stranger to me, who arrived about the same time, said:--"How majestic!"--(It was the precise term, and I turned round and was saying--"Thank you, Sir! that _is_ the exact word for it"--when he added, _eodem flatu_)--"Yes! how very _pretty_!"

Identical; not different.

From this reading At last, a man, a stranger to me, who arrived about the same time, said:--"How majestic!"--(It was the precise term, and I turned round and was saying--"Thank you, Sir! that _is_ the exact word for it"--when he added, _eodem flatu_)--"Yes! how very _pretty_!"

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading At last, a man, a stranger to me, who arrived about the same time, said:--"How majestic!"--(It was the precise term, and I turned round and was saying--"Thank you, Sir! that _is_ the exact word for it"--when he added, _eodem flatu_)--"Yes! how very _pretty_!"

term of address for a man

From this reading At last, a man, a stranger to me, who arrived about the same time, said:--"How majestic!"--(It was the precise term, and I turned round and was saying--"Thank you, Sir! that _is_ the exact word for it"--when he added, _eodem flatu_)--"Yes! how very _pretty_!"

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

From this reading * * * * * Some folks apply epithets as boys do in making Latin verses.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading At last, a man, a stranger to me, who arrived about the same time, said:--"How majestic!"--(It was the precise term, and I turned round and was saying--"Thank you, Sir! that _is_ the exact word for it"--when he added, _eodem flatu_)--"Yes! how very _pretty_!"

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading At last, a man, a stranger to me, who arrived about the same time, said:--"How majestic!"--(It was the precise term, and I turned round and was saying--"Thank you, Sir! that _is_ the exact word for it"--when he added, _eodem flatu_)--"Yes! how very _pretty_!"

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading At last, a man, a stranger to me, who arrived about the same time, said:--"How majestic!"--(It was the precise term, and I turned round and was saying--"Thank you, Sir! that _is_ the exact word for it"--when he added, _eodem flatu_)--"Yes! how very _pretty_!"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At last, a man, a stranger to me, who arrived about the same time, said:--"How majestic!"--(It was the precise term, and I turned round and was saying--"Thank you, Sir! that _is_ the exact word for it"--when he added, _eodem flatu_)--"Yes! how very _pretty_!"

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

From this reading When I first looked upon the Falls of the Clyde, I was unable to find a word to express my feelings.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At last, a man, a stranger to me, who arrived about the same time, said:--"How majestic!"--(It was the precise term, and I turned round and was saying--"Thank you, Sir! that _is_ the exact word for it"--when he added, _eodem flatu_)--"Yes! how very _pretty_!"

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

From this reading When I first looked upon the Falls of the Clyde, I was unable to find a word to express my feelings.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading At last, a man, a stranger to me, who arrived about the same time, said:--"How majestic!"--(It was the precise term, and I turned round and was saying--"Thank you, Sir! that _is_ the exact word for it"--when he added, _eodem flatu_)--"Yes! how very _pretty_!"

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading When I first looked upon the Falls of the Clyde, I was unable to find a word to express my feelings.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading When I first looked upon the Falls of the Clyde, I was unable to find a word to express my feelings.

plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form

From this reading * * * * * Some folks apply epithets as boys do in making Latin verses.

precisely as stated

From this reading At last, a man, a stranger to me, who arrived about the same time, said:--"How majestic!"--(It was the precise term, and I turned round and was saying--"Thank you, Sir! that _is_ the exact word for it"--when he added, _eodem flatu_)--"Yes! how very _pretty_!"

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

From this reading When I first looked upon the Falls of the Clyde, I was unable to find a word to express my feelings.

at the time that

From this reading When I first looked upon the Falls of the Clyde, I was unable to find a word to express my feelings.

which person or people

From this reading At last, a man, a stranger to me, who arrived about the same time, said:--"How majestic!"--(It was the precise term, and I turned round and was saying--"Thank you, Sir! that _is_ the exact word for it"--when he added, _eodem flatu_)--"Yes! how very _pretty_!"

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading When I first looked upon the Falls of the Clyde, I was unable to find a word to express my feelings.

an affirmative

From this reading At last, a man, a stranger to me, who arrived about the same time, said:--"How majestic!"--(It was the precise term, and I turned round and was saying--"Thank you, Sir! that _is_ the exact word for it"--when he added, _eodem flatu_)--"Yes! how very _pretty_!"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading At last, a man, a stranger to me, who arrived about the same time, said:--"How majestic!"--(It was the precise term, and I turned round and was saying--"Thank you, Sir! that _is_ the exact word for it"--when he added, _eodem flatu_)--"Yes! how very _pretty_!"