Chapter XXII

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

From this reading THE EAST BRIDGEPORT ENTERPRISE--W. H. NOBLE--PLANS FOR A NEW CITY--DR.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.

abundant wealth

From this reading I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

(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 I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.

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

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

harassment especially of a tethered animal

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

United States showman who popularized the circus (1810-1891)

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.

plural of “bite” — a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

(of a surface) not written or printed on

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.

a port in southwestern Connecticut on Long Island Sound

From this reading THE EAST BRIDGEPORT ENTERPRISE--W. H. NOBLE--PLANS FOR A NEW CITY--DR.

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

From this reading I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.

form, produce, or emit bubbles

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading This trial carried me through a severe and costly discipline, and now that I have passed through it and have triumphed over it, I can thank God for sending it upon me, though I feel no special obligations to the human instruments employed in the severe chastening.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading This trial carried me through a severe and costly discipline, and now that I have passed through it and have triumphed over it, I can thank God for sending it upon me, though I feel no special obligations to the human instruments employed in the severe chastening.

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

From this reading I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.

a rebuke for making a mistake

From this reading This trial carried me through a severe and costly discipline, and now that I have passed through it and have triumphed over it, I can thank God for sending it upon me, though I feel no special obligations to the human instruments employed in the severe chastening.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading THE EAST BRIDGEPORT ENTERPRISE--W. H. NOBLE--PLANS FOR A NEW CITY--DR.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY ENTANGLEMENT.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY ENTANGLEMENT.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

carefully weighed

From this reading I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.

form or compose

From this reading I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.

entailing great loss or sacrifice

From this reading This trial carried me through a severe and costly discipline, and now that I have passed through it and have triumphed over it, I can thank God for sending it upon me, though I feel no special obligations to the human instruments employed in the severe chastening.

table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

plural of “date” — the specified day of the month

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

plural of “debt” — the state of owing something (especially money)

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

past form of “delude” — be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.

a branch of knowledge

From this reading This trial carried me through a severe and costly discipline, and now that I have passed through it and have triumphed over it, I can thank God for sending it upon me, though I feel no special obligations to the human instruments employed in the severe chastening.

plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

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From this reading THE EAST BRIDGEPORT ENTERPRISE--W. H. NOBLE--PLANS FOR A NEW CITY--DR.

past form of “dupe” — fool or hoax

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

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

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading THE EAST BRIDGEPORT ENTERPRISE--W. H. NOBLE--PLANS FOR A NEW CITY--DR.

violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

From this reading I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading This trial carried me through a severe and costly discipline, and now that I have passed through it and have triumphed over it, I can thank God for sending it upon me, though I feel no special obligations to the human instruments employed in the severe chastening.

an intricate trap that entangles or ensnares its victim

From this reading THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY ENTANGLEMENT.

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

From this reading THE EAST BRIDGEPORT ENTERPRISE--W. H. NOBLE--PLANS FOR A NEW CITY--DR.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.

past form of “exceed” — be greater in scope or size than some standard

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.

an act that fails

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading This trial carried me through a severe and costly discipline, and now that I have passed through it and have triumphed over it, I can thank God for sending it upon me, though I feel no special obligations to the human instruments employed in the severe chastening.

involving financial matters

From this reading I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE EAST BRIDGEPORT ENTERPRISE--W. H. NOBLE--PLANS FOR A NEW CITY--DR.

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

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading This trial carried me through a severe and costly discipline, and now that I have passed through it and have triumphed over it, I can thank God for sending it upon me, though I feel no special obligations to the human instruments employed in the severe chastening.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading THE EAST BRIDGEPORT ENTERPRISE--W. H. NOBLE--PLANS FOR A NEW CITY--DR.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading This trial carried me through a severe and costly discipline, and now that I have passed through it and have triumphed over it, I can thank God for sending it upon me, though I feel no special obligations to the human instruments employed in the severe chastening.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success

From this reading I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.

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

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading This trial carried me through a severe and costly discipline, and now that I have passed through it and have triumphed over it, I can thank God for sending it upon me, though I feel no special obligations to the human instruments employed in the severe chastening.

subdued or brought low in condition or status

From this reading I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.

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

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

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

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

third-person singular of “induce” — cause to arise

From this reading I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.

plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading This trial carried me through a severe and costly discipline, and now that I have passed through it and have triumphed over it, I can thank God for sending it upon me, though I feel no special obligations to the human instruments employed in the severe chastening.

the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

(Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of the early Christian Church whose major work was his translation of the Scriptures from Hebrew and Greek into Latin (which became the Vulgate); a saint and Doctor of the Church (347-420)

From this reading THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY ENTANGLEMENT.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.

the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

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

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

a large number or amount

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

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

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

the trait of being manly; having the characteristics of an adult male

From this reading I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.

the act of making something (a product) from raw materials

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

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

From this reading I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.

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

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

plural of “moralist” — a philosopher who specializes in morals and moral problems

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

used to form the superlative

From this reading I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.

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

From this reading THE EAST BRIDGEPORT ENTERPRISE--W. H. NOBLE--PLANS FOR A NEW CITY--DR.

not any; not one

From this reading This trial carried me through a severe and costly discipline, and now that I have passed through it and have triumphed over it, I can thank God for sending it upon me, though I feel no special obligations to the human instruments employed in the severe chastening.

impressive in appearance

From this reading THE EAST BRIDGEPORT ENTERPRISE--W. H. NOBLE--PLANS FOR A NEW CITY--DR.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

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

From this reading I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.

plural of “obligation” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading This trial carried me through a severe and costly discipline, and now that I have passed through it and have triumphed over it, I can thank God for sending it upon me, though I feel no special obligations to the human instruments employed in the severe chastening.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.

above and across; more than

From this reading This trial carried me through a severe and costly discipline, and now that I have passed through it and have triumphed over it, I can thank God for sending it upon me, though I feel no special obligations to the human instruments employed in the severe chastening.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading This trial carried me through a severe and costly discipline, and now that I have passed through it and have triumphed over it, I can thank God for sending it upon me, though I feel no special obligations to the human instruments employed in the severe chastening.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading THE EAST BRIDGEPORT ENTERPRISE--W. H. NOBLE--PLANS FOR A NEW CITY--DR.

plural of “preacher” — someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.

unusual or striking

From this reading I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.

put or confide something in a person or thing

From this reading I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.

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

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

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

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.

destroyed physically or morally

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid

From this reading I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading This trial carried me through a severe and costly discipline, and now that I have passed through it and have triumphed over it, I can thank God for sending it upon me, though I feel no special obligations to the human instruments employed in the severe chastening.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading This trial carried me through a severe and costly discipline, and now that I have passed through it and have triumphed over it, I can thank God for sending it upon me, though I feel no special obligations to the human instruments employed in the severe chastening.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading This trial carried me through a severe and costly discipline, and now that I have passed through it and have triumphed over it, I can thank God for sending it upon me, though I feel no special obligations to the human instruments employed in the severe chastening.

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.

English actress (1847-1928)

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

a solemn statement made under oath

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading This trial carried me through a severe and costly discipline, and now that I have passed through it and have triumphed over it, I can thank God for sending it upon me, though I feel no special obligations to the human instruments employed in the severe chastening.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This trial carried me through a severe and costly discipline, and now that I have passed through it and have triumphed over it, I can thank God for sending it upon me, though I feel no special obligations to the human instruments employed in the severe chastening.

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

From this reading THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY ENTANGLEMENT.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.

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

From this reading This trial carried me through a severe and costly discipline, and now that I have passed through it and have triumphed over it, I can thank God for sending it upon me, though I feel no special obligations to the human instruments employed in the severe chastening.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading This trial carried me through a severe and costly discipline, and now that I have passed through it and have triumphed over it, I can thank God for sending it upon me, though I feel no special obligations to the human instruments employed in the severe chastening.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading This trial carried me through a severe and costly discipline, and now that I have passed through it and have triumphed over it, I can thank God for sending it upon me, though I feel no special obligations to the human instruments employed in the severe chastening.

grass with long cylindrical spikes grown in northern United States and Europe for hay

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

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

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

the act of testing something

From this reading This trial carried me through a severe and costly discipline, and now that I have passed through it and have triumphed over it, I can thank God for sending it upon me, though I feel no special obligations to the human instruments employed in the severe chastening.

plural of “trial” — the act of testing something

From this reading I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.

past form of “triumph” — prove superior

From this reading This trial carried me through a severe and costly discipline, and now that I have passed through it and have triumphed over it, I can thank God for sending it upon me, though I feel no special obligations to the human instruments employed in the severe chastening.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading This trial carried me through a severe and costly discipline, and now that I have passed through it and have triumphed over it, I can thank God for sending it upon me, though I feel no special obligations to the human instruments employed in the severe chastening.

the act of using

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.

forceful exertion

From this reading I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading THE EAST BRIDGEPORT ENTERPRISE--W. H. NOBLE--PLANS FOR A NEW CITY--DR.

-ing form of “ward” — watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect

From this reading I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.

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

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

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

From this reading I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.

in the company of; together with

From this reading TIMOTHY DWIGHT’S TESTIMONY--INVESTING A FORTUNE--SELLING CITY LOTS--MONEY MAKING A SECONDARY CONSIDERATION--CLOCK COMPANY IN LITCHFIELD--THE “TERRY AND BARNUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY”--THE JEROME CLOCK COMPANY--BAITING FOR BITES--FALSE REPRESENTATIONS--HOW I WAS DELUDED--WHAT I AGREED TO DO--THE COUNTER AGREEMENT--NOTES WITH BLANK DATES--THE LIMIT OF MY RESPONSIBILITY--HOW IT WAS EXCEEDED--STARTLING DISCOVERIES--A RUINED MAN--PAYING MY OWN HONEST DEBTS--BARNUM DUPED--MY FAILURE--THE BARNUM AND JEROME CLOCK BUBBLE--MORALISTS MAKING USE OF MY MISFORTUNES--WHAT PREACHERS, PAPERS, AND PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME--DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.

but in spite of that

From this reading I now come to a series of events which, all things considered, constitute one of the most remarkable experiences of my life--an experience which brought me much pain and many trials; which humbled my pride and threatened me with hopeless financial ruin; and yet, nevertheless, put new blood in my veins, fresh vigor in my action, warding off all temptation to rust in the repose which affluence induces, and developed, I trust, new and better elements of manliness in my character.