Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading Upon being admitted, he found the young helper engaged at breakfast, with a book lying on his table, very like a volume of a new novel called _Ivanhoe_, in its appearance, but of course it must have been sermons done up in that manner to attract fashionable readers.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Upon being admitted, he found the young helper engaged at breakfast, with a book lying on his table, very like a volume of a new novel called _Ivanhoe_, in its appearance, but of course it must have been sermons done up in that manner to attract fashionable readers.

later than; following

From this reading to read it to the elders, as usual, after worship, and therefore was desirous of consulting Mr. Snodgrass on the subject, for it recorded, among other things, that the Doctor had been at the playhouse, and Mr. Micklewham

in spite of the fact that

From this reading was quite sure that Mr. Craig would be neither to bind nor to hold when he heard that, although the transgression was certainly mollified by the nature of the performance. As the clergyman, however, could offer no opinion

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading to read it to the elders, as usual, after worship, and therefore was desirous of consulting Mr. Snodgrass on the subject, for it recorded, among other things, that the Doctor had been at the playhouse, and Mr. Micklewham

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

From this reading On Sunday morning, before going to church, Mr. Micklewham called at the manse, and said that he wished particularly to speak to Mr. Snodgrass.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Upon being admitted, he found the young helper engaged at breakfast, with a book lying on his table, very like a volume of a new novel called _Ivanhoe_, in its appearance, but of course it must have been sermons done up in that manner to attract fashionable readers.

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

From this reading As soon, however, as Mr. Snodgrass saw his visitor, he hastily removed the book, and put it into the table-drawer.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On Sunday morning, before going to church, Mr. Micklewham called at the manse, and said that he wished particularly to speak to Mr. Snodgrass.

direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading Upon being admitted, he found the young helper engaged at breakfast, with a book lying on his table, very like a volume of a new novel called _Ivanhoe_, in its appearance, but of course it must have been sermons done up in that manner to attract fashionable readers.

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

From this reading was quite sure that Mr. Craig would be neither to bind nor to hold when he heard that, although the transgression was certainly mollified by the nature of the performance. As the clergyman, however, could offer no opinion

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Upon being admitted, he found the young helper engaged at breakfast, with a book lying on his table, very like a volume of a new novel called _Ivanhoe_, in its appearance, but of course it must have been sermons done up in that manner to attract fashionable readers.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading On Sunday morning, before going to church, Mr. Micklewham called at the manse, and said that he wished particularly to speak to Mr. Snodgrass.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The precentor having taken a seat at the opposite side of the fire, began somewhat diffidently to mention, that he had received a letter from the Doctor, that made him at a loss whether or not he ought

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Upon being admitted, he found the young helper engaged at breakfast, with a book lying on his table, very like a volume of a new novel called _Ivanhoe_, in its appearance, but of course it must have been sermons done up in that manner to attract fashionable readers.

stick to firmly

From this reading was quite sure that Mr. Craig would be neither to bind nor to hold when he heard that, although the transgression was certainly mollified by the nature of the performance. As the clergyman, however, could offer no opinion

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Upon being admitted, he found the young helper engaged at breakfast, with a book lying on his table, very like a volume of a new novel called _Ivanhoe_, in its appearance, but of course it must have been sermons done up in that manner to attract fashionable readers.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Upon being admitted, he found the young helper engaged at breakfast, with a book lying on his table, very like a volume of a new novel called _Ivanhoe_, in its appearance, but of course it must have been sermons done up in that manner to attract fashionable readers.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Upon being admitted, he found the young helper engaged at breakfast, with a book lying on his table, very like a volume of a new novel called _Ivanhoe_, in its appearance, but of course it must have been sermons done up in that manner to attract fashionable readers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading was quite sure that Mr. Craig would be neither to bind nor to hold when he heard that, although the transgression was certainly mollified by the nature of the performance. As the clergyman, however, could offer no opinion

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading On Sunday morning, before going to church, Mr. Micklewham called at the manse, and said that he wished particularly to speak to Mr. Snodgrass.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading was quite sure that Mr. Craig would be neither to bind nor to hold when he heard that, although the transgression was certainly mollified by the nature of the performance. As the clergyman, however, could offer no opinion

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading On Sunday morning, before going to church, Mr. Micklewham called at the manse, and said that he wished particularly to speak to Mr. Snodgrass.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading was quite sure that Mr. Craig would be neither to bind nor to hold when he heard that, although the transgression was certainly mollified by the nature of the performance. As the clergyman, however, could offer no opinion

-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading to read it to the elders, as usual, after worship, and therefore was desirous of consulting Mr. Snodgrass on the subject, for it recorded, among other things, that the Doctor had been at the playhouse, and Mr. Micklewham

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading until he saw the letter, the precentor took it out of his pocket, and Mr. Snodgrass found the contents as follows:--

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading was quite sure that Mr. Craig would be neither to bind nor to hold when he heard that, although the transgression was certainly mollified by the nature of the performance. As the clergyman, however, could offer no opinion

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Upon being admitted, he found the young helper engaged at breakfast, with a book lying on his table, very like a volume of a new novel called _Ivanhoe_, in its appearance, but of course it must have been sermons done up in that manner to attract fashionable readers.

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From this reading was quite sure that Mr. Craig would be neither to bind nor to hold when he heard that, although the transgression was certainly mollified by the nature of the performance. As the clergyman, however, could offer no opinion

having or expressing desire for something

From this reading to read it to the elders, as usual, after worship, and therefore was desirous of consulting Mr. Snodgrass on the subject, for it recorded, among other things, that the Doctor had been at the playhouse, and Mr. Micklewham

in a diffident manner

From this reading The precentor having taken a seat at the opposite side of the fire, began somewhat diffidently to mention, that he had received a letter from the Doctor, that made him at a loss whether or not he ought

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The precentor having taken a seat at the opposite side of the fire, began somewhat diffidently to mention, that he had received a letter from the Doctor, that made him at a loss whether or not he ought

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Upon being admitted, he found the young helper engaged at breakfast, with a book lying on his table, very like a volume of a new novel called _Ivanhoe_, in its appearance, but of course it must have been sermons done up in that manner to attract fashionable readers.

plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are

From this reading to read it to the elders, as usual, after worship, and therefore was desirous of consulting Mr. Snodgrass on the subject, for it recorded, among other things, that the Doctor had been at the playhouse, and Mr. Micklewham

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Upon being admitted, he found the young helper engaged at breakfast, with a book lying on his table, very like a volume of a new novel called _Ivanhoe_, in its appearance, but of course it must have been sermons done up in that manner to attract fashionable readers.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading Upon being admitted, he found the young helper engaged at breakfast, with a book lying on his table, very like a volume of a new novel called _Ivanhoe_, in its appearance, but of course it must have been sermons done up in that manner to attract fashionable readers.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The precentor having taken a seat at the opposite side of the fire, began somewhat diffidently to mention, that he had received a letter from the Doctor, that made him at a loss whether or not he ought

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading until he saw the letter, the precentor took it out of his pocket, and Mr. Snodgrass found the contents as follows:--

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading to read it to the elders, as usual, after worship, and therefore was desirous of consulting Mr. Snodgrass on the subject, for it recorded, among other things, that the Doctor had been at the playhouse, and Mr. Micklewham

set up or found

From this reading Upon being admitted, he found the young helper engaged at breakfast, with a book lying on his table, very like a volume of a new novel called _Ivanhoe_, in its appearance, but of course it must have been sermons done up in that manner to attract fashionable readers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The precentor having taken a seat at the opposite side of the fire, began somewhat diffidently to mention, that he had received a letter from the Doctor, that made him at a loss whether or not he ought

the act of departing

From this reading On Sunday morning, before going to church, Mr. Micklewham called at the manse, and said that he wished particularly to speak to Mr. Snodgrass.

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

From this reading The precentor having taken a seat at the opposite side of the fire, began somewhat diffidently to mention, that he had received a letter from the Doctor, that made him at a loss whether or not he ought

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading As soon, however, as Mr. Snodgrass saw his visitor, he hastily removed the book, and put it into the table-drawer.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Upon being admitted, he found the young helper engaged at breakfast, with a book lying on his table, very like a volume of a new novel called _Ivanhoe_, in its appearance, but of course it must have been sermons done up in that manner to attract fashionable readers.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The precentor having taken a seat at the opposite side of the fire, began somewhat diffidently to mention, that he had received a letter from the Doctor, that made him at a loss whether or not he ought

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

From this reading On Sunday morning, before going to church, Mr. Micklewham called at the manse, and said that he wished particularly to speak to Mr. Snodgrass.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading was quite sure that Mr. Craig would be neither to bind nor to hold when he heard that, although the transgression was certainly mollified by the nature of the performance. As the clergyman, however, could offer no opinion

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Upon being admitted, he found the young helper engaged at breakfast, with a book lying on his table, very like a volume of a new novel called _Ivanhoe_, in its appearance, but of course it must have been sermons done up in that manner to attract fashionable readers.

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

From this reading The precentor having taken a seat at the opposite side of the fire, began somewhat diffidently to mention, that he had received a letter from the Doctor, that made him at a loss whether or not he ought

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

From this reading Upon being admitted, he found the young helper engaged at breakfast, with a book lying on his table, very like a volume of a new novel called _Ivanhoe_, in its appearance, but of course it must have been sermons done up in that manner to attract fashionable readers.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading was quite sure that Mr. Craig would be neither to bind nor to hold when he heard that, although the transgression was certainly mollified by the nature of the performance. As the clergyman, however, could offer no opinion

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading As soon, however, as Mr. Snodgrass saw his visitor, he hastily removed the book, and put it into the table-drawer.

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

From this reading Upon being admitted, he found the young helper engaged at breakfast, with a book lying on his table, very like a volume of a new novel called _Ivanhoe_, in its appearance, but of course it must have been sermons done up in that manner to attract fashionable readers.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As soon, however, as Mr. Snodgrass saw his visitor, he hastily removed the book, and put it into the table-drawer.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Upon being admitted, he found the young helper engaged at breakfast, with a book lying on his table, very like a volume of a new novel called _Ivanhoe_, in its appearance, but of course it must have been sermons done up in that manner to attract fashionable readers.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Upon being admitted, he found the young helper engaged at breakfast, with a book lying on his table, very like a volume of a new novel called _Ivanhoe_, in its appearance, but of course it must have been sermons done up in that manner to attract fashionable readers.

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From this reading Upon being admitted, he found the young helper engaged at breakfast, with a book lying on his table, very like a volume of a new novel called _Ivanhoe_, in its appearance, but of course it must have been sermons done up in that manner to attract fashionable readers.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading The precentor having taken a seat at the opposite side of the fire, began somewhat diffidently to mention, that he had received a letter from the Doctor, that made him at a loss whether or not he ought

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Upon being admitted, he found the young helper engaged at breakfast, with a book lying on his table, very like a volume of a new novel called _Ivanhoe_, in its appearance, but of course it must have been sermons done up in that manner to attract fashionable readers.

something that is lost

From this reading The precentor having taken a seat at the opposite side of the fire, began somewhat diffidently to mention, that he had received a letter from the Doctor, that made him at a loss whether or not he ought

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Upon being admitted, he found the young helper engaged at breakfast, with a book lying on his table, very like a volume of a new novel called _Ivanhoe_, in its appearance, but of course it must have been sermons done up in that manner to attract fashionable readers.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The precentor having taken a seat at the opposite side of the fire, began somewhat diffidently to mention, that he had received a letter from the Doctor, that made him at a loss whether or not he ought

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Upon being admitted, he found the young helper engaged at breakfast, with a book lying on his table, very like a volume of a new novel called _Ivanhoe_, in its appearance, but of course it must have been sermons done up in that manner to attract fashionable readers.

a large and imposing house

From this reading On Sunday morning, before going to church, Mr. Micklewham called at the manse, and said that he wished particularly to speak to Mr. Snodgrass.

make reference to

From this reading The precentor having taken a seat at the opposite side of the fire, began somewhat diffidently to mention, that he had received a letter from the Doctor, that made him at a loss whether or not he ought

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From this reading On Sunday morning, before going to church, Mr. Micklewham called at the manse, and said that he wished particularly to speak to Mr. Snodgrass.

inflected form of “mollify” — cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

From this reading was quite sure that Mr. Craig would be neither to bind nor to hold when he heard that, although the transgression was certainly mollified by the nature of the performance. As the clergyman, however, could offer no opinion

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On Sunday morning, before going to church, Mr. Micklewham called at the manse, and said that he wished particularly to speak to Mr. Snodgrass.

a form of address for a man

From this reading On Sunday morning, before going to church, Mr. Micklewham called at the manse, and said that he wished particularly to speak to Mr. Snodgrass.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Upon being admitted, he found the young helper engaged at breakfast, with a book lying on his table, very like a volume of a new novel called _Ivanhoe_, in its appearance, but of course it must have been sermons done up in that manner to attract fashionable readers.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading was quite sure that Mr. Craig would be neither to bind nor to hold when he heard that, although the transgression was certainly mollified by the nature of the performance. As the clergyman, however, could offer no opinion

not one and not the other of two

From this reading was quite sure that Mr. Craig would be neither to bind nor to hold when he heard that, although the transgression was certainly mollified by the nature of the performance. As the clergyman, however, could offer no opinion

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

From this reading Upon being admitted, he found the young helper engaged at breakfast, with a book lying on his table, very like a volume of a new novel called _Ivanhoe_, in its appearance, but of course it must have been sermons done up in that manner to attract fashionable readers.

not any; not one

From this reading was quite sure that Mr. Craig would be neither to bind nor to hold when he heard that, although the transgression was certainly mollified by the nature of the performance. As the clergyman, however, could offer no opinion

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

From this reading was quite sure that Mr. Craig would be neither to bind nor to hold when he heard that, although the transgression was certainly mollified by the nature of the performance. As the clergyman, however, could offer no opinion

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The precentor having taken a seat at the opposite side of the fire, began somewhat diffidently to mention, that he had received a letter from the Doctor, that made him at a loss whether or not he ought

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading Upon being admitted, he found the young helper engaged at breakfast, with a book lying on his table, very like a volume of a new novel called _Ivanhoe_, in its appearance, but of course it must have been sermons done up in that manner to attract fashionable readers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Upon being admitted, he found the young helper engaged at breakfast, with a book lying on his table, very like a volume of a new novel called _Ivanhoe_, in its appearance, but of course it must have been sermons done up in that manner to attract fashionable readers.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading was quite sure that Mr. Craig would be neither to bind nor to hold when he heard that, although the transgression was certainly mollified by the nature of the performance. As the clergyman, however, could offer no opinion

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On Sunday morning, before going to church, Mr. Micklewham called at the manse, and said that he wished particularly to speak to Mr. Snodgrass.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading was quite sure that Mr. Craig would be neither to bind nor to hold when he heard that, although the transgression was certainly mollified by the nature of the performance. As the clergyman, however, could offer no opinion

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading The precentor having taken a seat at the opposite side of the fire, began somewhat diffidently to mention, that he had received a letter from the Doctor, that made him at a loss whether or not he ought

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The precentor having taken a seat at the opposite side of the fire, began somewhat diffidently to mention, that he had received a letter from the Doctor, that made him at a loss whether or not he ought

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading to read it to the elders, as usual, after worship, and therefore was desirous of consulting Mr. Snodgrass on the subject, for it recorded, among other things, that the Doctor had been at the playhouse, and Mr. Micklewham

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading The precentor having taken a seat at the opposite side of the fire, began somewhat diffidently to mention, that he had received a letter from the Doctor, that made him at a loss whether or not he ought

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading until he saw the letter, the precentor took it out of his pocket, and Mr. Snodgrass found the contents as follows:--

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading On Sunday morning, before going to church, Mr. Micklewham called at the manse, and said that he wished particularly to speak to Mr. Snodgrass.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading was quite sure that Mr. Craig would be neither to bind nor to hold when he heard that, although the transgression was certainly mollified by the nature of the performance. As the clergyman, however, could offer no opinion

plaything consisting of a small model of a house that children can play inside of

From this reading to read it to the elders, as usual, after worship, and therefore was desirous of consulting Mr. Snodgrass on the subject, for it recorded, among other things, that the Doctor had been at the playhouse, and Mr. Micklewham

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading until he saw the letter, the precentor took it out of his pocket, and Mr. Snodgrass found the contents as follows:--

the musical director of a choir

From this reading The precentor having taken a seat at the opposite side of the fire, began somewhat diffidently to mention, that he had received a letter from the Doctor, that made him at a loss whether or not he ought

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading As soon, however, as Mr. Snodgrass saw his visitor, he hastily removed the book, and put it into the table-drawer.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading was quite sure that Mr. Craig would be neither to bind nor to hold when he heard that, although the transgression was certainly mollified by the nature of the performance. As the clergyman, however, could offer no opinion

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading to read it to the elders, as usual, after worship, and therefore was desirous of consulting Mr. Snodgrass on the subject, for it recorded, among other things, that the Doctor had been at the playhouse, and Mr. Micklewham

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Upon being admitted, he found the young helper engaged at breakfast, with a book lying on his table, very like a volume of a new novel called _Ivanhoe_, in its appearance, but of course it must have been sermons done up in that manner to attract fashionable readers.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The precentor having taken a seat at the opposite side of the fire, began somewhat diffidently to mention, that he had received a letter from the Doctor, that made him at a loss whether or not he ought

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading to read it to the elders, as usual, after worship, and therefore was desirous of consulting Mr. Snodgrass on the subject, for it recorded, among other things, that the Doctor had been at the playhouse, and Mr. Micklewham

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading As soon, however, as Mr. Snodgrass saw his visitor, he hastily removed the book, and put it into the table-drawer.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading On Sunday morning, before going to church, Mr. Micklewham called at the manse, and said that he wished particularly to speak to Mr. Snodgrass.

cut with a saw

From this reading As soon, however, as Mr. Snodgrass saw his visitor, he hastily removed the book, and put it into the table-drawer.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading The precentor having taken a seat at the opposite side of the fire, began somewhat diffidently to mention, that he had received a letter from the Doctor, that made him at a loss whether or not he ought

plural of “sermon” — an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading Upon being admitted, he found the young helper engaged at breakfast, with a book lying on his table, very like a volume of a new novel called _Ivanhoe_, in its appearance, but of course it must have been sermons done up in that manner to attract fashionable readers.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The precentor having taken a seat at the opposite side of the fire, began somewhat diffidently to mention, that he had received a letter from the Doctor, that made him at a loss whether or not he ought

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From this reading On Sunday morning, before going to church, Mr. Micklewham called at the manse, and said that he wished particularly to speak to Mr. Snodgrass.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The precentor having taken a seat at the opposite side of the fire, began somewhat diffidently to mention, that he had received a letter from the Doctor, that made him at a loss whether or not he ought

in the near future

From this reading As soon, however, as Mr. Snodgrass saw his visitor, he hastily removed the book, and put it into the table-drawer.

express in speech

From this reading On Sunday morning, before going to church, Mr. Micklewham called at the manse, and said that he wished particularly to speak to Mr. Snodgrass.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading to read it to the elders, as usual, after worship, and therefore was desirous of consulting Mr. Snodgrass on the subject, for it recorded, among other things, that the Doctor had been at the playhouse, and Mr. Micklewham

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading On Sunday morning, before going to church, Mr. Micklewham called at the manse, and said that he wished particularly to speak to Mr. Snodgrass.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading was quite sure that Mr. Craig would be neither to bind nor to hold when he heard that, although the transgression was certainly mollified by the nature of the performance. As the clergyman, however, could offer no opinion

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Upon being admitted, he found the young helper engaged at breakfast, with a book lying on his table, very like a volume of a new novel called _Ivanhoe_, in its appearance, but of course it must have been sermons done up in that manner to attract fashionable readers.

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From this reading As soon, however, as Mr. Snodgrass saw his visitor, he hastily removed the book, and put it into the table-drawer.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The precentor having taken a seat at the opposite side of the fire, began somewhat diffidently to mention, that he had received a letter from the Doctor, that made him at a loss whether or not he ought

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On Sunday morning, before going to church, Mr. Micklewham called at the manse, and said that he wished particularly to speak to Mr. Snodgrass.

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

From this reading On Sunday morning, before going to church, Mr. Micklewham called at the manse, and said that he wished particularly to speak to Mr. Snodgrass.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading to read it to the elders, as usual, after worship, and therefore was desirous of consulting Mr. Snodgrass on the subject, for it recorded, among other things, that the Doctor had been at the playhouse, and Mr. Micklewham

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading to read it to the elders, as usual, after worship, and therefore was desirous of consulting Mr. Snodgrass on the subject, for it recorded, among other things, that the Doctor had been at the playhouse, and Mr. Micklewham

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

From this reading On Sunday morning, before going to church, Mr. Micklewham called at the manse, and said that he wished particularly to speak to Mr. Snodgrass.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading until he saw the letter, the precentor took it out of his pocket, and Mr. Snodgrass found the contents as follows:--

the act of transgressing; the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle

From this reading was quite sure that Mr. Craig would be neither to bind nor to hold when he heard that, although the transgression was certainly mollified by the nature of the performance. As the clergyman, however, could offer no opinion

up to a particular time

From this reading until he saw the letter, the precentor took it out of his pocket, and Mr. Snodgrass found the contents as follows:--

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Upon being admitted, he found the young helper engaged at breakfast, with a book lying on his table, very like a volume of a new novel called _Ivanhoe_, in its appearance, but of course it must have been sermons done up in that manner to attract fashionable readers.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Upon being admitted, he found the young helper engaged at breakfast, with a book lying on his table, very like a volume of a new novel called _Ivanhoe_, in its appearance, but of course it must have been sermons done up in that manner to attract fashionable readers.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading to read it to the elders, as usual, after worship, and therefore was desirous of consulting Mr. Snodgrass on the subject, for it recorded, among other things, that the Doctor had been at the playhouse, and Mr. Micklewham

precisely as stated

From this reading Upon being admitted, he found the young helper engaged at breakfast, with a book lying on his table, very like a volume of a new novel called _Ivanhoe_, in its appearance, but of course it must have been sermons done up in that manner to attract fashionable readers.

someone who visits

From this reading As soon, however, as Mr. Snodgrass saw his visitor, he hastily removed the book, and put it into the table-drawer.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading Upon being admitted, he found the young helper engaged at breakfast, with a book lying on his table, very like a volume of a new novel called _Ivanhoe_, in its appearance, but of course it must have been sermons done up in that manner to attract fashionable readers.

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

From this reading to read it to the elders, as usual, after worship, and therefore was desirous of consulting Mr. Snodgrass on the subject, for it recorded, among other things, that the Doctor had been at the playhouse, and Mr. Micklewham

at the time that

From this reading was quite sure that Mr. Craig would be neither to bind nor to hold when he heard that, although the transgression was certainly mollified by the nature of the performance. As the clergyman, however, could offer no opinion

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading The precentor having taken a seat at the opposite side of the fire, began somewhat diffidently to mention, that he had received a letter from the Doctor, that made him at a loss whether or not he ought

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading On Sunday morning, before going to church, Mr. Micklewham called at the manse, and said that he wished particularly to speak to Mr. Snodgrass.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Upon being admitted, he found the young helper engaged at breakfast, with a book lying on his table, very like a volume of a new novel called _Ivanhoe_, in its appearance, but of course it must have been sermons done up in that manner to attract fashionable readers.

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading to read it to the elders, as usual, after worship, and therefore was desirous of consulting Mr. Snodgrass on the subject, for it recorded, among other things, that the Doctor had been at the playhouse, and Mr. Micklewham

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

From this reading was quite sure that Mr. Craig would be neither to bind nor to hold when he heard that, although the transgression was certainly mollified by the nature of the performance. As the clergyman, however, could offer no opinion

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

From this reading Upon being admitted, he found the young helper engaged at breakfast, with a book lying on his table, very like a volume of a new novel called _Ivanhoe_, in its appearance, but of course it must have been sermons done up in that manner to attract fashionable readers.