Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading "Smooth being a great man, as well as Mr. Pierce's minister in general--and citizen Peabody being no less great in diplomacy, which he illustrated in the most substantial manner--it became necessary to make a demonstration: to this end did friend George delegate his hospitality in an invitation to dine with him at Blackwall.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading Citizen George loved dearly his country, and was altogether a man who meant well, nor ever forgot those of his countrymen who reflected honor on their country when abroad.

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 George was large and loose of figure, possessed a broad, honest face, bright with kindness, candor, and firmness: added to which a well-developed nose; a soft, yet watchful eye a mouth indicating gentleness; and a broad, benevolent chin, finished the make-up of the external man--if we except a neat pair of brown whiskers, and a head of dark youthful hair.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Citizen George loved dearly his country, and was altogether a man who meant well, nor ever forgot those of his countrymen who reflected honor on their country when abroad.

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

From this reading "Smooth being a great man, as well as Mr. Pierce's minister in general--and citizen Peabody being no less great in diplomacy, which he illustrated in the most substantial manner--it became necessary to make a demonstration: to this end did friend George delegate his hospitality in an invitation to dine with him at Blackwall.

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

From this reading "Smooth being a great man, as well as Mr. Pierce's minister in general--and citizen Peabody being no less great in diplomacy, which he illustrated in the most substantial manner--it became necessary to make a demonstration: to this end did friend George delegate his hospitality in an invitation to dine with him at Blackwall.

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

From this reading "Smooth being a great man, as well as Mr. Pierce's minister in general--and citizen Peabody being no less great in diplomacy, which he illustrated in the most substantial manner--it became necessary to make a demonstration: to this end did friend George delegate his hospitality in an invitation to dine with him at Blackwall.

past form of “aspire” — have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal

From this reading He had no genius for politics, had never aspired to the class _par excellence_; no, he espoused none of their dogmas; he let littler minds revel in such luxuries.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Smooth being a great man, as well as Mr. Pierce's minister in general--and citizen Peabody being no less great in diplomacy, which he illustrated in the most substantial manner--it became necessary to make a demonstration: to this end did friend George delegate his hospitality in an invitation to dine with him at Blackwall.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading "Smooth being a great man, as well as Mr. Pierce's minister in general--and citizen Peabody being no less great in diplomacy, which he illustrated in the most substantial manner--it became necessary to make a demonstration: to this end did friend George delegate his hospitality in an invitation to dine with him at Blackwall.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading "Smooth being a great man, as well as Mr. Pierce's minister in general--and citizen Peabody being no less great in diplomacy, which he illustrated in the most substantial manner--it became necessary to make a demonstration: to this end did friend George delegate his hospitality in an invitation to dine with him at Blackwall.

intending or showing kindness

From this reading George was large and loose of figure, possessed a broad, honest face, bright with kindness, candor, and firmness: added to which a well-developed nose; a soft, yet watchful eye a mouth indicating gentleness; and a broad, benevolent chin, finished the make-up of the external man--if we except a neat pair of brown whiskers, and a head of dark youthful hair.

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From this reading "Smooth being a great man, as well as Mr. Pierce's minister in general--and citizen Peabody being no less great in diplomacy, which he illustrated in the most substantial manner--it became necessary to make a demonstration: to this end did friend George delegate his hospitality in an invitation to dine with him at Blackwall.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading George was large and loose of figure, possessed a broad, honest face, bright with kindness, candor, and firmness: added to which a well-developed nose; a soft, yet watchful eye a mouth indicating gentleness; and a broad, benevolent chin, finished the make-up of the external man--if we except a neat pair of brown whiskers, and a head of dark youthful hair.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading George was large and loose of figure, possessed a broad, honest face, bright with kindness, candor, and firmness: added to which a well-developed nose; a soft, yet watchful eye a mouth indicating gentleness; and a broad, benevolent chin, finished the make-up of the external man--if we except a neat pair of brown whiskers, and a head of dark youthful hair.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading George was large and loose of figure, possessed a broad, honest face, bright with kindness, candor, and firmness: added to which a well-developed nose; a soft, yet watchful eye a mouth indicating gentleness; and a broad, benevolent chin, finished the make-up of the external man--if we except a neat pair of brown whiskers, and a head of dark youthful hair.

ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty

From this reading George was large and loose of figure, possessed a broad, honest face, bright with kindness, candor, and firmness: added to which a well-developed nose; a soft, yet watchful eye a mouth indicating gentleness; and a broad, benevolent chin, finished the make-up of the external man--if we except a neat pair of brown whiskers, and a head of dark youthful hair.

the protruding part of the lower jaw

From this reading George was large and loose of figure, possessed a broad, honest face, bright with kindness, candor, and firmness: added to which a well-developed nose; a soft, yet watchful eye a mouth indicating gentleness; and a broad, benevolent chin, finished the make-up of the external man--if we except a neat pair of brown whiskers, and a head of dark youthful hair.

a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading SMOOTH DINES WITH CITIZEN PEABODY.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading He had no genius for politics, had never aspired to the class _par excellence_; no, he espoused none of their dogmas; he let littler minds revel in such luxuries.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Citizen George loved dearly his country, and was altogether a man who meant well, nor ever forgot those of his countrymen who reflected honor on their country when abroad.

plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country

From this reading Citizen George loved dearly his country, and was altogether a man who meant well, nor ever forgot those of his countrymen who reflected honor on their country when abroad.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading George was large and loose of figure, possessed a broad, honest face, bright with kindness, candor, and firmness: added to which a well-developed nose; a soft, yet watchful eye a mouth indicating gentleness; and a broad, benevolent chin, finished the make-up of the external man--if we except a neat pair of brown whiskers, and a head of dark youthful hair.

in a sincere and heartfelt manner

From this reading Citizen George loved dearly his country, and was altogether a man who meant well, nor ever forgot those of his countrymen who reflected honor on their country when abroad.

transfer power to someone

From this reading "Smooth being a great man, as well as Mr. Pierce's minister in general--and citizen Peabody being no less great in diplomacy, which he illustrated in the most substantial manner--it became necessary to make a demonstration: to this end did friend George delegate his hospitality in an invitation to dine with him at Blackwall.

a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view

From this reading "Smooth being a great man, as well as Mr. Pierce's minister in general--and citizen Peabody being no less great in diplomacy, which he illustrated in the most substantial manner--it became necessary to make a demonstration: to this end did friend George delegate his hospitality in an invitation to dine with him at Blackwall.

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

From this reading "Smooth being a great man, as well as Mr. Pierce's minister in general--and citizen Peabody being no less great in diplomacy, which he illustrated in the most substantial manner--it became necessary to make a demonstration: to this end did friend George delegate his hospitality in an invitation to dine with him at Blackwall.

have supper; eat dinner

From this reading "Smooth being a great man, as well as Mr. Pierce's minister in general--and citizen Peabody being no less great in diplomacy, which he illustrated in the most substantial manner--it became necessary to make a demonstration: to this end did friend George delegate his hospitality in an invitation to dine with him at Blackwall.

third-person singular of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading SMOOTH DINES WITH CITIZEN PEABODY.

negotiation between nations

From this reading "Smooth being a great man, as well as Mr. Pierce's minister in general--and citizen Peabody being no less great in diplomacy, which he illustrated in the most substantial manner--it became necessary to make a demonstration: to this end did friend George delegate his hospitality in an invitation to dine with him at Blackwall.

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From this reading He had no genius for politics, had never aspired to the class _par excellence_; no, he espoused none of their dogmas; he let littler minds revel in such luxuries.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading "Smooth being a great man, as well as Mr. Pierce's minister in general--and citizen Peabody being no less great in diplomacy, which he illustrated in the most substantial manner--it became necessary to make a demonstration: to this end did friend George delegate his hospitality in an invitation to dine with him at Blackwall.

past form of “espouse” — choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

From this reading He had no genius for politics, had never aspired to the class _par excellence_; no, he espoused none of their dogmas; he let littler minds revel in such luxuries.

at any time

From this reading Citizen George loved dearly his country, and was altogether a man who meant well, nor ever forgot those of his countrymen who reflected honor on their country when abroad.

the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree

From this reading He had no genius for politics, had never aspired to the class _par excellence_; no, he espoused none of their dogmas; he let littler minds revel in such luxuries.

apart from; not including

From this reading George was large and loose of figure, possessed a broad, honest face, bright with kindness, candor, and firmness: added to which a well-developed nose; a soft, yet watchful eye a mouth indicating gentleness; and a broad, benevolent chin, finished the make-up of the external man--if we except a neat pair of brown whiskers, and a head of dark youthful hair.

happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface

From this reading George was large and loose of figure, possessed a broad, honest face, bright with kindness, candor, and firmness: added to which a well-developed nose; a soft, yet watchful eye a mouth indicating gentleness; and a broad, benevolent chin, finished the make-up of the external man--if we except a neat pair of brown whiskers, and a head of dark youthful hair.

the organ of sight

From this reading George was large and loose of figure, possessed a broad, honest face, bright with kindness, candor, and firmness: added to which a well-developed nose; a soft, yet watchful eye a mouth indicating gentleness; and a broad, benevolent chin, finished the make-up of the external man--if we except a neat pair of brown whiskers, and a head of dark youthful hair.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading George was large and loose of figure, possessed a broad, honest face, bright with kindness, candor, and firmness: added to which a well-developed nose; a soft, yet watchful eye a mouth indicating gentleness; and a broad, benevolent chin, finished the make-up of the external man--if we except a neat pair of brown whiskers, and a head of dark youthful hair.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading George was large and loose of figure, possessed a broad, honest face, bright with kindness, candor, and firmness: added to which a well-developed nose; a soft, yet watchful eye a mouth indicating gentleness; and a broad, benevolent chin, finished the make-up of the external man--if we except a neat pair of brown whiskers, and a head of dark youthful hair.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading George was large and loose of figure, possessed a broad, honest face, bright with kindness, candor, and firmness: added to which a well-developed nose; a soft, yet watchful eye a mouth indicating gentleness; and a broad, benevolent chin, finished the make-up of the external man--if we except a neat pair of brown whiskers, and a head of dark youthful hair.

the muscle tone of healthy tissue

From this reading George was large and loose of figure, possessed a broad, honest face, bright with kindness, candor, and firmness: added to which a well-developed nose; a soft, yet watchful eye a mouth indicating gentleness; and a broad, benevolent chin, finished the make-up of the external man--if we except a neat pair of brown whiskers, and a head of dark youthful hair.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had no genius for politics, had never aspired to the class _par excellence_; no, he espoused none of their dogmas; he let littler minds revel in such luxuries.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Citizen George loved dearly his country, and was altogether a man who meant well, nor ever forgot those of his countrymen who reflected honor on their country when abroad.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "Smooth being a great man, as well as Mr. Pierce's minister in general--and citizen Peabody being no less great in diplomacy, which he illustrated in the most substantial manner--it became necessary to make a demonstration: to this end did friend George delegate his hospitality in an invitation to dine with him at Blackwall.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading "Smooth being a great man, as well as Mr. Pierce's minister in general--and citizen Peabody being no less great in diplomacy, which he illustrated in the most substantial manner--it became necessary to make a demonstration: to this end did friend George delegate his hospitality in an invitation to dine with him at Blackwall.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading He had no genius for politics, had never aspired to the class _par excellence_; no, he espoused none of their dogmas; he let littler minds revel in such luxuries.

the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual

From this reading George was large and loose of figure, possessed a broad, honest face, bright with kindness, candor, and firmness: added to which a well-developed nose; a soft, yet watchful eye a mouth indicating gentleness; and a broad, benevolent chin, finished the make-up of the external man--if we except a neat pair of brown whiskers, and a head of dark youthful hair.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading "Smooth being a great man, as well as Mr. Pierce's minister in general--and citizen Peabody being no less great in diplomacy, which he illustrated in the most substantial manner--it became necessary to make a demonstration: to this end did friend George delegate his hospitality in an invitation to dine with him at Blackwall.

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

From this reading "Smooth being a great man, as well as Mr. Pierce's minister in general--and citizen Peabody being no less great in diplomacy, which he illustrated in the most substantial manner--it became necessary to make a demonstration: to this end did friend George delegate his hospitality in an invitation to dine with him at Blackwall.

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

From this reading He had no genius for politics, had never aspired to the class _par excellence_; no, he espoused none of their dogmas; he let littler minds revel in such luxuries.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading George was large and loose of figure, possessed a broad, honest face, bright with kindness, candor, and firmness: added to which a well-developed nose; a soft, yet watchful eye a mouth indicating gentleness; and a broad, benevolent chin, finished the make-up of the external man--if we except a neat pair of brown whiskers, and a head of dark youthful hair.

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

From this reading "Smooth being a great man, as well as Mr. Pierce's minister in general--and citizen Peabody being no less great in diplomacy, which he illustrated in the most substantial manner--it became necessary to make a demonstration: to this end did friend George delegate his hospitality in an invitation to dine with him at Blackwall.

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

From this reading George was large and loose of figure, possessed a broad, honest face, bright with kindness, candor, and firmness: added to which a well-developed nose; a soft, yet watchful eye a mouth indicating gentleness; and a broad, benevolent chin, finished the make-up of the external man--if we except a neat pair of brown whiskers, and a head of dark youthful hair.

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

From this reading "Smooth being a great man, as well as Mr. Pierce's minister in general--and citizen Peabody being no less great in diplomacy, which he illustrated in the most substantial manner--it became necessary to make a demonstration: to this end did friend George delegate his hospitality in an invitation to dine with him at Blackwall.

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

From this reading "Smooth being a great man, as well as Mr. Pierce's minister in general--and citizen Peabody being no less great in diplomacy, which he illustrated in the most substantial manner--it became necessary to make a demonstration: to this end did friend George delegate his hospitality in an invitation to dine with him at Blackwall.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading George was large and loose of figure, possessed a broad, honest face, bright with kindness, candor, and firmness: added to which a well-developed nose; a soft, yet watchful eye a mouth indicating gentleness; and a broad, benevolent chin, finished the make-up of the external man--if we except a neat pair of brown whiskers, and a head of dark youthful hair.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading Citizen George loved dearly his country, and was altogether a man who meant well, nor ever forgot those of his countrymen who reflected honor on their country when abroad.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading "Smooth being a great man, as well as Mr. Pierce's minister in general--and citizen Peabody being no less great in diplomacy, which he illustrated in the most substantial manner--it became necessary to make a demonstration: to this end did friend George delegate his hospitality in an invitation to dine with him at Blackwall.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading George was large and loose of figure, possessed a broad, honest face, bright with kindness, candor, and firmness: added to which a well-developed nose; a soft, yet watchful eye a mouth indicating gentleness; and a broad, benevolent chin, finished the make-up of the external man--if we except a neat pair of brown whiskers, and a head of dark youthful hair.

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading "Smooth being a great man, as well as Mr. Pierce's minister in general--and citizen Peabody being no less great in diplomacy, which he illustrated in the most substantial manner--it became necessary to make a demonstration: to this end did friend George delegate his hospitality in an invitation to dine with him at Blackwall.

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

From this reading "Smooth being a great man, as well as Mr. Pierce's minister in general--and citizen Peabody being no less great in diplomacy, which he illustrated in the most substantial manner--it became necessary to make a demonstration: to this end did friend George delegate his hospitality in an invitation to dine with him at Blackwall.

-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading George was large and loose of figure, possessed a broad, honest face, bright with kindness, candor, and firmness: added to which a well-developed nose; a soft, yet watchful eye a mouth indicating gentleness; and a broad, benevolent chin, finished the make-up of the external man--if we except a neat pair of brown whiskers, and a head of dark youthful hair.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading "Smooth being a great man, as well as Mr. Pierce's minister in general--and citizen Peabody being no less great in diplomacy, which he illustrated in the most substantial manner--it became necessary to make a demonstration: to this end did friend George delegate his hospitality in an invitation to dine with him at Blackwall.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Smooth being a great man, as well as Mr. Pierce's minister in general--and citizen Peabody being no less great in diplomacy, which he illustrated in the most substantial manner--it became necessary to make a demonstration: to this end did friend George delegate his hospitality in an invitation to dine with him at Blackwall.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading George was large and loose of figure, possessed a broad, honest face, bright with kindness, candor, and firmness: added to which a well-developed nose; a soft, yet watchful eye a mouth indicating gentleness; and a broad, benevolent chin, finished the make-up of the external man--if we except a neat pair of brown whiskers, and a head of dark youthful hair.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading George was large and loose of figure, possessed a broad, honest face, bright with kindness, candor, and firmness: added to which a well-developed nose; a soft, yet watchful eye a mouth indicating gentleness; and a broad, benevolent chin, finished the make-up of the external man--if we except a neat pair of brown whiskers, and a head of dark youthful hair.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading "Smooth being a great man, as well as Mr. Pierce's minister in general--and citizen Peabody being no less great in diplomacy, which he illustrated in the most substantial manner--it became necessary to make a demonstration: to this end did friend George delegate his hospitality in an invitation to dine with him at Blackwall.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading He had no genius for politics, had never aspired to the class _par excellence_; no, he espoused none of their dogmas; he let littler minds revel in such luxuries.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading He had no genius for politics, had never aspired to the class _par excellence_; no, he espoused none of their dogmas; he let littler minds revel in such luxuries.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading George was large and loose of figure, possessed a broad, honest face, bright with kindness, candor, and firmness: added to which a well-developed nose; a soft, yet watchful eye a mouth indicating gentleness; and a broad, benevolent chin, finished the make-up of the external man--if we except a neat pair of brown whiskers, and a head of dark youthful hair.

held dear

From this reading Citizen George loved dearly his country, and was altogether a man who meant well, nor ever forgot those of his countrymen who reflected honor on their country when abroad.

plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading He had no genius for politics, had never aspired to the class _par excellence_; no, he espoused none of their dogmas; he let littler minds revel in such luxuries.

engage in

From this reading "Smooth being a great man, as well as Mr. Pierce's minister in general--and citizen Peabody being no less great in diplomacy, which he illustrated in the most substantial manner--it became necessary to make a demonstration: to this end did friend George delegate his hospitality in an invitation to dine with him at Blackwall.

an event that is substituted for a previously cancelled event

From this reading George was large and loose of figure, possessed a broad, honest face, bright with kindness, candor, and firmness: added to which a well-developed nose; a soft, yet watchful eye a mouth indicating gentleness; and a broad, benevolent chin, finished the make-up of the external man--if we except a neat pair of brown whiskers, and a head of dark youthful hair.

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

From this reading "Smooth being a great man, as well as Mr. Pierce's minister in general--and citizen Peabody being no less great in diplomacy, which he illustrated in the most substantial manner--it became necessary to make a demonstration: to this end did friend George delegate his hospitality in an invitation to dine with him at Blackwall.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Smooth being a great man, as well as Mr. Pierce's minister in general--and citizen Peabody being no less great in diplomacy, which he illustrated in the most substantial manner--it became necessary to make a demonstration: to this end did friend George delegate his hospitality in an invitation to dine with him at Blackwall.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Citizen George loved dearly his country, and was altogether a man who meant well, nor ever forgot those of his countrymen who reflected honor on their country when abroad.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading He had no genius for politics, had never aspired to the class _par excellence_; no, he espoused none of their dogmas; he let littler minds revel in such luxuries.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading "Smooth being a great man, as well as Mr. Pierce's minister in general--and citizen Peabody being no less great in diplomacy, which he illustrated in the most substantial manner--it became necessary to make a demonstration: to this end did friend George delegate his hospitality in an invitation to dine with him at Blackwall.

used to form the superlative

From this reading "Smooth being a great man, as well as Mr. Pierce's minister in general--and citizen Peabody being no less great in diplomacy, which he illustrated in the most substantial manner--it became necessary to make a demonstration: to this end did friend George delegate his hospitality in an invitation to dine with him at Blackwall.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading George was large and loose of figure, possessed a broad, honest face, bright with kindness, candor, and firmness: added to which a well-developed nose; a soft, yet watchful eye a mouth indicating gentleness; and a broad, benevolent chin, finished the make-up of the external man--if we except a neat pair of brown whiskers, and a head of dark youthful hair.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Smooth being a great man, as well as Mr. Pierce's minister in general--and citizen Peabody being no less great in diplomacy, which he illustrated in the most substantial manner--it became necessary to make a demonstration: to this end did friend George delegate his hospitality in an invitation to dine with him at Blackwall.

clean or organized

From this reading George was large and loose of figure, possessed a broad, honest face, bright with kindness, candor, and firmness: added to which a well-developed nose; a soft, yet watchful eye a mouth indicating gentleness; and a broad, benevolent chin, finished the make-up of the external man--if we except a neat pair of brown whiskers, and a head of dark youthful hair.

absolutely essential

From this reading "Smooth being a great man, as well as Mr. Pierce's minister in general--and citizen Peabody being no less great in diplomacy, which he illustrated in the most substantial manner--it became necessary to make a demonstration: to this end did friend George delegate his hospitality in an invitation to dine with him at Blackwall.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He had no genius for politics, had never aspired to the class _par excellence_; no, he espoused none of their dogmas; he let littler minds revel in such luxuries.

not any; not one

From this reading "Smooth being a great man, as well as Mr. Pierce's minister in general--and citizen Peabody being no less great in diplomacy, which he illustrated in the most substantial manner--it became necessary to make a demonstration: to this end did friend George delegate his hospitality in an invitation to dine with him at Blackwall.

not one, and not any

From this reading He had no genius for politics, had never aspired to the class _par excellence_; no, he espoused none of their dogmas; he let littler minds revel in such luxuries.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Citizen George loved dearly his country, and was altogether a man who meant well, nor ever forgot those of his countrymen who reflected honor on their country when abroad.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading George was large and loose of figure, possessed a broad, honest face, bright with kindness, candor, and firmness: added to which a well-developed nose; a soft, yet watchful eye a mouth indicating gentleness; and a broad, benevolent chin, finished the make-up of the external man--if we except a neat pair of brown whiskers, and a head of dark youthful hair.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading George was large and loose of figure, possessed a broad, honest face, bright with kindness, candor, and firmness: added to which a well-developed nose; a soft, yet watchful eye a mouth indicating gentleness; and a broad, benevolent chin, finished the make-up of the external man--if we except a neat pair of brown whiskers, and a head of dark youthful hair.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Citizen George loved dearly his country, and was altogether a man who meant well, nor ever forgot those of his countrymen who reflected honor on their country when abroad.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading George was large and loose of figure, possessed a broad, honest face, bright with kindness, candor, and firmness: added to which a well-developed nose; a soft, yet watchful eye a mouth indicating gentleness; and a broad, benevolent chin, finished the make-up of the external man--if we except a neat pair of brown whiskers, and a head of dark youthful hair.

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

From this reading He had no genius for politics, had never aspired to the class _par excellence_; no, he espoused none of their dogmas; he let littler minds revel in such luxuries.

educator who founded the first kindergarten in the United States (1804-1894)

From this reading SMOOTH DINES WITH CITIZEN PEABODY.

possessive form of “pierce” — 14th President of the United States (1804-1869)

From this reading "Smooth being a great man, as well as Mr. Pierce's minister in general--and citizen Peabody being no less great in diplomacy, which he illustrated in the most substantial manner--it became necessary to make a demonstration: to this end did friend George delegate his hospitality in an invitation to dine with him at Blackwall.

social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

From this reading He had no genius for politics, had never aspired to the class _par excellence_; no, he espoused none of their dogmas; he let littler minds revel in such luxuries.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading George was large and loose of figure, possessed a broad, honest face, bright with kindness, candor, and firmness: added to which a well-developed nose; a soft, yet watchful eye a mouth indicating gentleness; and a broad, benevolent chin, finished the make-up of the external man--if we except a neat pair of brown whiskers, and a head of dark youthful hair.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading Citizen George loved dearly his country, and was altogether a man who meant well, nor ever forgot those of his countrymen who reflected honor on their country when abroad.

take delight in

From this reading He had no genius for politics, had never aspired to the class _par excellence_; no, he espoused none of their dogmas; he let littler minds revel in such luxuries.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading SMOOTH DINES WITH CITIZEN PEABODY.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading George was large and loose of figure, possessed a broad, honest face, bright with kindness, candor, and firmness: added to which a well-developed nose; a soft, yet watchful eye a mouth indicating gentleness; and a broad, benevolent chin, finished the make-up of the external man--if we except a neat pair of brown whiskers, and a head of dark youthful hair.

of considerable importance, size, or worth

From this reading "Smooth being a great man, as well as Mr. Pierce's minister in general--and citizen Peabody being no less great in diplomacy, which he illustrated in the most substantial manner--it became necessary to make a demonstration: to this end did friend George delegate his hospitality in an invitation to dine with him at Blackwall.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He had no genius for politics, had never aspired to the class _par excellence_; no, he espoused none of their dogmas; he let littler minds revel in such luxuries.

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

From this reading "Smooth being a great man, as well as Mr. Pierce's minister in general--and citizen Peabody being no less great in diplomacy, which he illustrated in the most substantial manner--it became necessary to make a demonstration: to this end did friend George delegate his hospitality in an invitation to dine with him at Blackwall.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Citizen George loved dearly his country, and was altogether a man who meant well, nor ever forgot those of his countrymen who reflected honor on their country when abroad.

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

From this reading "Smooth being a great man, as well as Mr. Pierce's minister in general--and citizen Peabody being no less great in diplomacy, which he illustrated in the most substantial manner--it became necessary to make a demonstration: to this end did friend George delegate his hospitality in an invitation to dine with him at Blackwall.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Citizen George loved dearly his country, and was altogether a man who meant well, nor ever forgot those of his countrymen who reflected honor on their country when abroad.

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

From this reading "Smooth being a great man, as well as Mr. Pierce's minister in general--and citizen Peabody being no less great in diplomacy, which he illustrated in the most substantial manner--it became necessary to make a demonstration: to this end did friend George delegate his hospitality in an invitation to dine with him at Blackwall.

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

From this reading George was large and loose of figure, possessed a broad, honest face, bright with kindness, candor, and firmness: added to which a well-developed nose; a soft, yet watchful eye a mouth indicating gentleness; and a broad, benevolent chin, finished the make-up of the external man--if we except a neat pair of brown whiskers, and a head of dark youthful hair.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading George was large and loose of figure, possessed a broad, honest face, bright with kindness, candor, and firmness: added to which a well-developed nose; a soft, yet watchful eye a mouth indicating gentleness; and a broad, benevolent chin, finished the make-up of the external man--if we except a neat pair of brown whiskers, and a head of dark youthful hair.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading George was large and loose of figure, possessed a broad, honest face, bright with kindness, candor, and firmness: added to which a well-developed nose; a soft, yet watchful eye a mouth indicating gentleness; and a broad, benevolent chin, finished the make-up of the external man--if we except a neat pair of brown whiskers, and a head of dark youthful hair.

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

From this reading "Smooth being a great man, as well as Mr. Pierce's minister in general--and citizen Peabody being no less great in diplomacy, which he illustrated in the most substantial manner--it became necessary to make a demonstration: to this end did friend George delegate his hospitality in an invitation to dine with him at Blackwall.

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From this reading George was large and loose of figure, possessed a broad, honest face, bright with kindness, candor, and firmness: added to which a well-developed nose; a soft, yet watchful eye a mouth indicating gentleness; and a broad, benevolent chin, finished the make-up of the external man--if we except a neat pair of brown whiskers, and a head of dark youthful hair.

at the time that

From this reading Citizen George loved dearly his country, and was altogether a man who meant well, nor ever forgot those of his countrymen who reflected honor on their country when abroad.

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

From this reading "Smooth being a great man, as well as Mr. Pierce's minister in general--and citizen Peabody being no less great in diplomacy, which he illustrated in the most substantial manner--it became necessary to make a demonstration: to this end did friend George delegate his hospitality in an invitation to dine with him at Blackwall.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading George was large and loose of figure, possessed a broad, honest face, bright with kindness, candor, and firmness: added to which a well-developed nose; a soft, yet watchful eye a mouth indicating gentleness; and a broad, benevolent chin, finished the make-up of the external man--if we except a neat pair of brown whiskers, and a head of dark youthful hair.

which person or people

From this reading Citizen George loved dearly his country, and was altogether a man who meant well, nor ever forgot those of his countrymen who reflected honor on their country when abroad.

in the company of; together with

From this reading SMOOTH DINES WITH CITIZEN PEABODY.

but in spite of that

From this reading George was large and loose of figure, possessed a broad, honest face, bright with kindness, candor, and firmness: added to which a well-developed nose; a soft, yet watchful eye a mouth indicating gentleness; and a broad, benevolent chin, finished the make-up of the external man--if we except a neat pair of brown whiskers, and a head of dark youthful hair.

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading George was large and loose of figure, possessed a broad, honest face, bright with kindness, candor, and firmness: added to which a well-developed nose; a soft, yet watchful eye a mouth indicating gentleness; and a broad, benevolent chin, finished the make-up of the external man--if we except a neat pair of brown whiskers, and a head of dark youthful hair.