Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

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

From this reading "Smooth, on returning to the arms of Mr. Pierce, concluded it would not be bad policy to touch at Halifax, meet Uncle John Bull's Commissioner, and with him make a final settlement of all international questions.

quickly and without warning

From this reading And now, being alongside of George's Island, which rises abruptly in the centre of Halifax harbor, and nearly opposite the old tower on Point Pleasant--and from which a splendid view of the surrounding country may be obtained, I feel a desire to relate some scenes of singular import which have been enacted in this place.

(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 SMOOTH SETTLES ALL INTERNATIONAL DIFFICULTIES.

side by side

From this reading And now, being alongside of George's Island, which rises abruptly in the centre of Halifax harbor, and nearly opposite the old tower on Point Pleasant--and from which a splendid view of the surrounding country may be obtained, I feel a desire to relate some scenes of singular import which have been enacted in this place.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Indeed, my character for modesty being pretty well established, I am more than cautions how I bring it in contact with the nervous system of such gentry.

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

From this reading "Smooth, on returning to the arms of Mr. Pierce, concluded it would not be bad policy to touch at Halifax, meet Uncle John Bull's Commissioner, and with him make a final settlement of all international questions.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading "Smooth, on returning to the arms of Mr. Pierce, concluded it would not be bad policy to touch at Halifax, meet Uncle John Bull's Commissioner, and with him make a final settlement of all international questions.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Smooth, on returning to the arms of Mr. Pierce, concluded it would not be bad policy to touch at Halifax, meet Uncle John Bull's Commissioner, and with him make a final settlement of all international questions.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading "Smooth, on returning to the arms of Mr. Pierce, concluded it would not be bad policy to touch at Halifax, meet Uncle John Bull's Commissioner, and with him make a final settlement of all international questions.

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

From this reading "Smooth, on returning to the arms of Mr. Pierce, concluded it would not be bad policy to touch at Halifax, meet Uncle John Bull's Commissioner, and with him make a final settlement of all international questions.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading And now, being alongside of George's Island, which rises abruptly in the centre of Halifax harbor, and nearly opposite the old tower on Point Pleasant--and from which a splendid view of the surrounding country may be obtained, I feel a desire to relate some scenes of singular import which have been enacted in this place.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading And now, being alongside of George's Island, which rises abruptly in the centre of Halifax harbor, and nearly opposite the old tower on Point Pleasant--and from which a splendid view of the surrounding country may be obtained, I feel a desire to relate some scenes of singular import which have been enacted in this place.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Indeed, my character for modesty being pretty well established, I am more than cautions how I bring it in contact with the nervous system of such gentry.

possessive form of “bull” — uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading "Smooth, on returning to the arms of Mr. Pierce, concluded it would not be bad policy to touch at Halifax, meet Uncle John Bull's Commissioner, and with him make a final settlement of all international questions.

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading My respect for the feelings of great men and governors, however, causes me to withhold some few of them.

plural of “caution” — the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading Indeed, my character for modesty being pretty well established, I am more than cautions how I bring it in contact with the nervous system of such gentry.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading And now, being alongside of George's Island, which rises abruptly in the centre of Halifax harbor, and nearly opposite the old tower on Point Pleasant--and from which a splendid view of the surrounding country may be obtained, I feel a desire to relate some scenes of singular import which have been enacted in this place.

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

From this reading Indeed, my character for modesty being pretty well established, I am more than cautions how I bring it in contact with the nervous system of such gentry.

a government administrator

From this reading "Smooth, on returning to the arms of Mr. Pierce, concluded it would not be bad policy to touch at Halifax, meet Uncle John Bull's Commissioner, and with him make a final settlement of all international questions.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading "Smooth, on returning to the arms of Mr. Pierce, concluded it would not be bad policy to touch at Halifax, meet Uncle John Bull's Commissioner, and with him make a final settlement of all international questions.

close interaction

From this reading Indeed, my character for modesty being pretty well established, I am more than cautions how I bring it in contact with the nervous system of such gentry.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading And now, being alongside of George's Island, which rises abruptly in the centre of Halifax harbor, and nearly opposite the old tower on Point Pleasant--and from which a splendid view of the surrounding country may be obtained, I feel a desire to relate some scenes of singular import which have been enacted in this place.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading And now, being alongside of George's Island, which rises abruptly in the centre of Halifax harbor, and nearly opposite the old tower on Point Pleasant--and from which a splendid view of the surrounding country may be obtained, I feel a desire to relate some scenes of singular import which have been enacted in this place.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading SMOOTH SETTLES ALL INTERNATIONAL DIFFICULTIES.

past form of “enact” — order by virtue of superior authority; decree

From this reading And now, being alongside of George's Island, which rises abruptly in the centre of Halifax harbor, and nearly opposite the old tower on Point Pleasant--and from which a splendid view of the surrounding country may be obtained, I feel a desire to relate some scenes of singular import which have been enacted in this place.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading Indeed, my character for modesty being pretty well established, I am more than cautions how I bring it in contact with the nervous system of such gentry.

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

From this reading And now, being alongside of George's Island, which rises abruptly in the centre of Halifax harbor, and nearly opposite the old tower on Point Pleasant--and from which a splendid view of the surrounding country may be obtained, I feel a desire to relate some scenes of singular import which have been enacted in this place.

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

From this reading My respect for the feelings of great men and governors, however, causes me to withhold some few of them.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading My respect for the feelings of great men and governors, however, causes me to withhold some few of them.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading "Smooth, on returning to the arms of Mr. Pierce, concluded it would not be bad policy to touch at Halifax, meet Uncle John Bull's Commissioner, and with him make a final settlement of all international questions.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading My respect for the feelings of great men and governors, however, causes me to withhold some few of them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And now, being alongside of George's Island, which rises abruptly in the centre of Halifax harbor, and nearly opposite the old tower on Point Pleasant--and from which a splendid view of the surrounding country may be obtained, I feel a desire to relate some scenes of singular import which have been enacted in this place.

the most powerful members of a society

From this reading Indeed, my character for modesty being pretty well established, I am more than cautions how I bring it in contact with the nervous system of such gentry.

possessive form of “george” — 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 And now, being alongside of George's Island, which rises abruptly in the centre of Halifax harbor, and nearly opposite the old tower on Point Pleasant--and from which a splendid view of the surrounding country may be obtained, I feel a desire to relate some scenes of singular import which have been enacted in this place.

plural of “governor” — the head of a state government

From this reading My respect for the feelings of great men and governors, however, causes me to withhold some few of them.

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

From this reading My respect for the feelings of great men and governors, however, causes me to withhold some few of them.

provincial capital and largest city of Nova Scotia

From this reading "Smooth, on returning to the arms of Mr. Pierce, concluded it would not be bad policy to touch at Halifax, meet Uncle John Bull's Commissioner, and with him make a final settlement of all international questions.

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading And now, being alongside of George's Island, which rises abruptly in the centre of Halifax harbor, and nearly opposite the old tower on Point Pleasant--and from which a splendid view of the surrounding country may be obtained, I feel a desire to relate some scenes of singular import which have been enacted in this place.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading And now, being alongside of George's Island, which rises abruptly in the centre of Halifax harbor, and nearly opposite the old tower on Point Pleasant--and from which a splendid view of the surrounding country may be obtained, I feel a desire to relate some scenes of singular import which have been enacted in this place.

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

From this reading "Smooth, on returning to the arms of Mr. Pierce, concluded it would not be bad policy to touch at Halifax, meet Uncle John Bull's Commissioner, and with him make a final settlement of all international questions.

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From this reading Indeed, my character for modesty being pretty well established, I am more than cautions how I bring it in contact with the nervous system of such gentry.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading My respect for the feelings of great men and governors, however, causes me to withhold some few of them.

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

From this reading And now, being alongside of George's Island, which rises abruptly in the centre of Halifax harbor, and nearly opposite the old tower on Point Pleasant--and from which a splendid view of the surrounding country may be obtained, I feel a desire to relate some scenes of singular import which have been enacted in this place.

commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country

From this reading And now, being alongside of George's Island, which rises abruptly in the centre of Halifax harbor, and nearly opposite the old tower on Point Pleasant--and from which a splendid view of the surrounding country may be obtained, I feel a desire to relate some scenes of singular import which have been enacted in this place.

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

From this reading And now, being alongside of George's Island, which rises abruptly in the centre of Halifax harbor, and nearly opposite the old tower on Point Pleasant--and from which a splendid view of the surrounding country may be obtained, I feel a desire to relate some scenes of singular import which have been enacted in this place.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, my character for modesty being pretty well established, I am more than cautions how I bring it in contact with the nervous system of such gentry.

concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations

From this reading SMOOTH SETTLES ALL INTERNATIONAL DIFFICULTIES.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading And now, being alongside of George's Island, which rises abruptly in the centre of Halifax harbor, and nearly opposite the old tower on Point Pleasant--and from which a splendid view of the surrounding country may be obtained, I feel a desire to relate some scenes of singular import which have been enacted in this place.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Smooth, on returning to the arms of Mr. Pierce, concluded it would not be bad policy to touch at Halifax, meet Uncle John Bull's Commissioner, and with him make a final settlement of all international questions.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading "Smooth, on returning to the arms of Mr. Pierce, concluded it would not be bad policy to touch at Halifax, meet Uncle John Bull's Commissioner, and with him make a final settlement of all international questions.

engage in

From this reading "Smooth, on returning to the arms of Mr. Pierce, concluded it would not be bad policy to touch at Halifax, meet Uncle John Bull's Commissioner, and with him make a final settlement of all international questions.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading And now, being alongside of George's Island, which rises abruptly in the centre of Halifax harbor, and nearly opposite the old tower on Point Pleasant--and from which a splendid view of the surrounding country may be obtained, I feel a desire to relate some scenes of singular import which have been enacted in this place.

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

From this reading My respect for the feelings of great men and governors, however, causes me to withhold some few of them.

come together

From this reading "Smooth, on returning to the arms of Mr. Pierce, concluded it would not be bad policy to touch at Halifax, meet Uncle John Bull's Commissioner, and with him make a final settlement of all international questions.

the force of workers available

From this reading My respect for the feelings of great men and governors, however, causes me to withhold some few of them.

freedom from vanity or conceit

From this reading Indeed, my character for modesty being pretty well established, I am more than cautions how I bring it in contact with the nervous system of such gentry.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Indeed, my character for modesty being pretty well established, I am more than cautions how I bring it in contact with the nervous system of such gentry.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Smooth, on returning to the arms of Mr. Pierce, concluded it would not be bad policy to touch at Halifax, meet Uncle John Bull's Commissioner, and with him make a final settlement of all international questions.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My respect for the feelings of great men and governors, however, causes me to withhold some few of them.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading And now, being alongside of George's Island, which rises abruptly in the centre of Halifax harbor, and nearly opposite the old tower on Point Pleasant--and from which a splendid view of the surrounding country may be obtained, I feel a desire to relate some scenes of singular import which have been enacted in this place.

easily agitated

From this reading Indeed, my character for modesty being pretty well established, I am more than cautions how I bring it in contact with the nervous system of such gentry.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Smooth, on returning to the arms of Mr. Pierce, concluded it would not be bad policy to touch at Halifax, meet Uncle John Bull's Commissioner, and with him make a final settlement of all international questions.

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

From this reading And now, being alongside of George's Island, which rises abruptly in the centre of Halifax harbor, and nearly opposite the old tower on Point Pleasant--and from which a splendid view of the surrounding country may be obtained, I feel a desire to relate some scenes of singular import which have been enacted in this place.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading And now, being alongside of George's Island, which rises abruptly in the centre of Halifax harbor, and nearly opposite the old tower on Point Pleasant--and from which a splendid view of the surrounding country may be obtained, I feel a desire to relate some scenes of singular import which have been enacted in this place.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Smooth, on returning to the arms of Mr. Pierce, concluded it would not be bad policy to touch at Halifax, meet Uncle John Bull's Commissioner, and with him make a final settlement of all international questions.

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

From this reading And now, being alongside of George's Island, which rises abruptly in the centre of Halifax harbor, and nearly opposite the old tower on Point Pleasant--and from which a splendid view of the surrounding country may be obtained, I feel a desire to relate some scenes of singular import which have been enacted in this place.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Smooth, on returning to the arms of Mr. Pierce, concluded it would not be bad policy to touch at Halifax, meet Uncle John Bull's Commissioner, and with him make a final settlement of all international questions.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading And now, being alongside of George's Island, which rises abruptly in the centre of Halifax harbor, and nearly opposite the old tower on Point Pleasant--and from which a splendid view of the surrounding country may be obtained, I feel a desire to relate some scenes of singular import which have been enacted in this place.

cut or make a way through

From this reading "Smooth, on returning to the arms of Mr. Pierce, concluded it would not be bad policy to touch at Halifax, meet Uncle John Bull's Commissioner, and with him make a final settlement of all international questions.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading And now, being alongside of George's Island, which rises abruptly in the centre of Halifax harbor, and nearly opposite the old tower on Point Pleasant--and from which a splendid view of the surrounding country may be obtained, I feel a desire to relate some scenes of singular import which have been enacted in this place.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading And now, being alongside of George's Island, which rises abruptly in the centre of Halifax harbor, and nearly opposite the old tower on Point Pleasant--and from which a splendid view of the surrounding country may be obtained, I feel a desire to relate some scenes of singular import which have been enacted in this place.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading And now, being alongside of George's Island, which rises abruptly in the centre of Halifax harbor, and nearly opposite the old tower on Point Pleasant--and from which a splendid view of the surrounding country may be obtained, I feel a desire to relate some scenes of singular import which have been enacted in this place.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading "Smooth, on returning to the arms of Mr. Pierce, concluded it would not be bad policy to touch at Halifax, meet Uncle John Bull's Commissioner, and with him make a final settlement of all international questions.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Indeed, my character for modesty being pretty well established, I am more than cautions how I bring it in contact with the nervous system of such gentry.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading "Smooth, on returning to the arms of Mr. Pierce, concluded it would not be bad policy to touch at Halifax, meet Uncle John Bull's Commissioner, and with him make a final settlement of all international questions.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading And now, being alongside of George's Island, which rises abruptly in the centre of Halifax harbor, and nearly opposite the old tower on Point Pleasant--and from which a splendid view of the surrounding country may be obtained, I feel a desire to relate some scenes of singular import which have been enacted in this place.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading My respect for the feelings of great men and governors, however, causes me to withhold some few of them.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading "Smooth, on returning to the arms of Mr. Pierce, concluded it would not be bad policy to touch at Halifax, meet Uncle John Bull's Commissioner, and with him make a final settlement of all international questions.

plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance

From this reading And now, being alongside of George's Island, which rises abruptly in the centre of Halifax harbor, and nearly opposite the old tower on Point Pleasant--and from which a splendid view of the surrounding country may be obtained, I feel a desire to relate some scenes of singular import which have been enacted in this place.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading And now, being alongside of George's Island, which rises abruptly in the centre of Halifax harbor, and nearly opposite the old tower on Point Pleasant--and from which a splendid view of the surrounding country may be obtained, I feel a desire to relate some scenes of singular import which have been enacted in this place.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading "Smooth, on returning to the arms of Mr. Pierce, concluded it would not be bad policy to touch at Halifax, meet Uncle John Bull's Commissioner, and with him make a final settlement of all international questions.

plural of “settle” — a long wooden bench with a back

From this reading SMOOTH SETTLES ALL INTERNATIONAL DIFFICULTIES.

unusual or striking

From this reading And now, being alongside of George's Island, which rises abruptly in the centre of Halifax harbor, and nearly opposite the old tower on Point Pleasant--and from which a splendid view of the surrounding country may be obtained, I feel a desire to relate some scenes of singular import which have been enacted in this place.

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

From this reading SMOOTH SETTLES ALL INTERNATIONAL DIFFICULTIES.

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

From this reading And now, being alongside of George's Island, which rises abruptly in the centre of Halifax harbor, and nearly opposite the old tower on Point Pleasant--and from which a splendid view of the surrounding country may be obtained, I feel a desire to relate some scenes of singular import which have been enacted in this place.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading And now, being alongside of George's Island, which rises abruptly in the centre of Halifax harbor, and nearly opposite the old tower on Point Pleasant--and from which a splendid view of the surrounding country may be obtained, I feel a desire to relate some scenes of singular import which have been enacted in this place.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Indeed, my character for modesty being pretty well established, I am more than cautions how I bring it in contact with the nervous system of such gentry.

closely encircling

From this reading And now, being alongside of George's Island, which rises abruptly in the centre of Halifax harbor, and nearly opposite the old tower on Point Pleasant--and from which a splendid view of the surrounding country may be obtained, I feel a desire to relate some scenes of singular import which have been enacted in this place.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading Indeed, my character for modesty being pretty well established, I am more than cautions how I bring it in contact with the nervous system of such gentry.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Indeed, my character for modesty being pretty well established, I am more than cautions how I bring it in contact with the nervous system of such gentry.

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

From this reading "Smooth, on returning to the arms of Mr. Pierce, concluded it would not be bad policy to touch at Halifax, meet Uncle John Bull's Commissioner, and with him make a final settlement of all international questions.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading My respect for the feelings of great men and governors, however, causes me to withhold some few of them.

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

From this reading And now, being alongside of George's Island, which rises abruptly in the centre of Halifax harbor, and nearly opposite the old tower on Point Pleasant--and from which a splendid view of the surrounding country may be obtained, I feel a desire to relate some scenes of singular import which have been enacted in this place.

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

From this reading "Smooth, on returning to the arms of Mr. Pierce, concluded it would not be bad policy to touch at Halifax, meet Uncle John Bull's Commissioner, and with him make a final settlement of all international questions.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading "Smooth, on returning to the arms of Mr. Pierce, concluded it would not be bad policy to touch at Halifax, meet Uncle John Bull's Commissioner, and with him make a final settlement of all international questions.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading And now, being alongside of George's Island, which rises abruptly in the centre of Halifax harbor, and nearly opposite the old tower on Point Pleasant--and from which a splendid view of the surrounding country may be obtained, I feel a desire to relate some scenes of singular import which have been enacted in this place.

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

From this reading "Smooth, on returning to the arms of Mr. Pierce, concluded it would not be bad policy to touch at Halifax, meet Uncle John Bull's Commissioner, and with him make a final settlement of all international questions.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading And now, being alongside of George's Island, which rises abruptly in the centre of Halifax harbor, and nearly opposite the old tower on Point Pleasant--and from which a splendid view of the surrounding country may be obtained, I feel a desire to relate some scenes of singular import which have been enacted in this place.

(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 Indeed, my character for modesty being pretty well established, I am more than cautions how I bring it in contact with the nervous system of such gentry.

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

From this reading And now, being alongside of George's Island, which rises abruptly in the centre of Halifax harbor, and nearly opposite the old tower on Point Pleasant--and from which a splendid view of the surrounding country may be obtained, I feel a desire to relate some scenes of singular import which have been enacted in this place.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Smooth, on returning to the arms of Mr. Pierce, concluded it would not be bad policy to touch at Halifax, meet Uncle John Bull's Commissioner, and with him make a final settlement of all international questions.

hold back; refuse to hand over or share

From this reading My respect for the feelings of great men and governors, however, causes me to withhold some few of them.

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

From this reading "Smooth, on returning to the arms of Mr. Pierce, concluded it would not be bad policy to touch at Halifax, meet Uncle John Bull's Commissioner, and with him make a final settlement of all international questions.