Chapter XIV

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

From this reading All I know is, it isn’t to be found in my Canterbury, and it can’t have walked out of the house by itself, that’s clear._ Before taking up the thread of my story from where I dropped it last month, I should like the gentle reader to know what a dreadful fidget Mr. Sk--n--st--n is.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I SHA’N’T SAY ANYTHING AT ALL ABOUT WHAT’S COMING IN THE PRESENT CHAPTER.

Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.

From this reading ALL I KNOW IS, THAT IT NEARLY DROVE ME STARK STARING MAD, AND OFTEN AND OFTEN I HAVE IN MY AGONY OF MIND BEEN FORCED TO EXCLAIM, IN THE WORDS OF THAT SWEET SINGER, MR.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading I SHA’N’T SAY ANYTHING AT ALL ABOUT WHAT’S COMING IN THE PRESENT CHAPTER.

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

From this reading ALL I KNOW IS, THAT IT NEARLY DROVE ME STARK STARING MAD, AND OFTEN AND OFTEN I HAVE IN MY AGONY OF MIND BEEN FORCED TO EXCLAIM, IN THE WORDS OF THAT SWEET SINGER, MR.

any thing at all

From this reading I SHA’N’T SAY ANYTHING AT ALL ABOUT WHAT’S COMING IN THE PRESENT CHAPTER.

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

From this reading BRAHAM, AS FOLLOWS:-- “Oh! (goodness gracious me) I can bear my fate no longer, E’en hope (’pon my word) is banish’d from my soul!”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I SHA’N’T SAY ANYTHING AT ALL ABOUT WHAT’S COMING IN THE PRESENT CHAPTER.

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From this reading _Recitative to that beautiful ballad of_ “THROUGH THE FORESTS, THROUGH THE MEADOWS,” _in “Der Freischutz,” and which, indeed, I once had the music of, for that charming girl, Miss Emily B-yl-s, was kind enough to copy it out for me, but where it’s gone to now, goodness only knows; most likely some of my beauties of servants have taken it to light the fire, or put the candles up with, or something equally pretty.

a narrative song with a recurrent refrain

From this reading _Recitative to that beautiful ballad of_ “THROUGH THE FORESTS, THROUGH THE MEADOWS,” _in “Der Freischutz,” and which, indeed, I once had the music of, for that charming girl, Miss Emily B-yl-s, was kind enough to copy it out for me, but where it’s gone to now, goodness only knows; most likely some of my beauties of servants have taken it to light the fire, or put the candles up with, or something equally pretty.

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

From this reading BRAHAM, AS FOLLOWS:-- “Oh! (goodness gracious me) I can bear my fate no longer, E’en hope (’pon my word) is banish’d from my soul!”

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

From this reading All I know is, it isn’t to be found in my Canterbury, and it can’t have walked out of the house by itself, that’s clear._ Before taking up the thread of my story from where I dropped it last month, I should like the gentle reader to know what a dreadful fidget Mr. Sk--n--st--n is.

have

From this reading BRAHAM, AS FOLLOWS:-- “Oh! (goodness gracious me) I can bear my fate no longer, E’en hope (’pon my word) is banish’d from my soul!”

plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading _Recitative to that beautiful ballad of_ “THROUGH THE FORESTS, THROUGH THE MEADOWS,” _in “Der Freischutz,” and which, indeed, I once had the music of, for that charming girl, Miss Emily B-yl-s, was kind enough to copy it out for me, but where it’s gone to now, goodness only knows; most likely some of my beauties of servants have taken it to light the fire, or put the candles up with, or something equally pretty.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading _Recitative to that beautiful ballad of_ “THROUGH THE FORESTS, THROUGH THE MEADOWS,” _in “Der Freischutz,” and which, indeed, I once had the music of, for that charming girl, Miss Emily B-yl-s, was kind enough to copy it out for me, but where it’s gone to now, goodness only knows; most likely some of my beauties of servants have taken it to light the fire, or put the candles up with, or something equally pretty.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading ALL I KNOW IS, THAT IT NEARLY DROVE ME STARK STARING MAD, AND OFTEN AND OFTEN I HAVE IN MY AGONY OF MIND BEEN FORCED TO EXCLAIM, IN THE WORDS OF THAT SWEET SINGER, MR.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading All I know is, it isn’t to be found in my Canterbury, and it can’t have walked out of the house by itself, that’s clear._ Before taking up the thread of my story from where I dropped it last month, I should like the gentle reader to know what a dreadful fidget Mr. Sk--n--st--n is.

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From this reading BRAHAM, AS FOLLOWS:-- “Oh! (goodness gracious me) I can bear my fate no longer, E’en hope (’pon my word) is banish’d from my soul!”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _Recitative to that beautiful ballad of_ “THROUGH THE FORESTS, THROUGH THE MEADOWS,” _in “Der Freischutz,” and which, indeed, I once had the music of, for that charming girl, Miss Emily B-yl-s, was kind enough to copy it out for me, but where it’s gone to now, goodness only knows; most likely some of my beauties of servants have taken it to light the fire, or put the candles up with, or something equally pretty.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading All I know is, it isn’t to be found in my Canterbury, and it can’t have walked out of the house by itself, that’s clear._ Before taking up the thread of my story from where I dropped it last month, I should like the gentle reader to know what a dreadful fidget Mr. Sk--n--st--n is.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading BRAHAM, AS FOLLOWS:-- “Oh! (goodness gracious me) I can bear my fate no longer, E’en hope (’pon my word) is banish’d from my soul!”

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From this reading All I know is, it isn’t to be found in my Canterbury, and it can’t have walked out of the house by itself, that’s clear._ Before taking up the thread of my story from where I dropped it last month, I should like the gentle reader to know what a dreadful fidget Mr. Sk--n--st--n is.

plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading _Recitative to that beautiful ballad of_ “THROUGH THE FORESTS, THROUGH THE MEADOWS,” _in “Der Freischutz,” and which, indeed, I once had the music of, for that charming girl, Miss Emily B-yl-s, was kind enough to copy it out for me, but where it’s gone to now, goodness only knows; most likely some of my beauties of servants have taken it to light the fire, or put the candles up with, or something equally pretty.

a town in Kent in southeastern England; site of the cathedral where Thomas a Becket was martyred in 1170; seat of the archbishop and primate of the Anglican Church

From this reading All I know is, it isn’t to be found in my Canterbury, and it can’t have walked out of the house by itself, that’s clear._ Before taking up the thread of my story from where I dropped it last month, I should like the gentle reader to know what a dreadful fidget Mr. Sk--n--st--n is.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading I SHA’N’T SAY ANYTHING AT ALL ABOUT WHAT’S COMING IN THE PRESENT CHAPTER.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading _Recitative to that beautiful ballad of_ “THROUGH THE FORESTS, THROUGH THE MEADOWS,” _in “Der Freischutz,” and which, indeed, I once had the music of, for that charming girl, Miss Emily B-yl-s, was kind enough to copy it out for me, but where it’s gone to now, goodness only knows; most likely some of my beauties of servants have taken it to light the fire, or put the candles up with, or something equally pretty.

rid of obstructions

From this reading All I know is, it isn’t to be found in my Canterbury, and it can’t have walked out of the house by itself, that’s clear._ Before taking up the thread of my story from where I dropped it last month, I should like the gentle reader to know what a dreadful fidget Mr. Sk--n--st--n is.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading I SHA’N’T SAY ANYTHING AT ALL ABOUT WHAT’S COMING IN THE PRESENT CHAPTER.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading _Recitative to that beautiful ballad of_ “THROUGH THE FORESTS, THROUGH THE MEADOWS,” _in “Der Freischutz,” and which, indeed, I once had the music of, for that charming girl, Miss Emily B-yl-s, was kind enough to copy it out for me, but where it’s gone to now, goodness only knows; most likely some of my beauties of servants have taken it to light the fire, or put the candles up with, or something equally pretty.

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

From this reading _Recitative to that beautiful ballad of_ “THROUGH THE FORESTS, THROUGH THE MEADOWS,” _in “Der Freischutz,” and which, indeed, I once had the music of, for that charming girl, Miss Emily B-yl-s, was kind enough to copy it out for me, but where it’s gone to now, goodness only knows; most likely some of my beauties of servants have taken it to light the fire, or put the candles up with, or something equally pretty.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading All I know is, it isn’t to be found in my Canterbury, and it can’t have walked out of the house by itself, that’s clear._ Before taking up the thread of my story from where I dropped it last month, I should like the gentle reader to know what a dreadful fidget Mr. Sk--n--st--n is.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading All I know is, it isn’t to be found in my Canterbury, and it can’t have walked out of the house by itself, that’s clear._ Before taking up the thread of my story from where I dropped it last month, I should like the gentle reader to know what a dreadful fidget Mr. Sk--n--st--n is.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading ALL I KNOW IS, THAT IT NEARLY DROVE ME STARK STARING MAD, AND OFTEN AND OFTEN I HAVE IN MY AGONY OF MIND BEEN FORCED TO EXCLAIM, IN THE WORDS OF THAT SWEET SINGER, MR.

even

From this reading BRAHAM, AS FOLLOWS:-- “Oh! (goodness gracious me) I can bear my fate no longer, E’en hope (’pon my word) is banish’d from my soul!”

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

From this reading _Recitative to that beautiful ballad of_ “THROUGH THE FORESTS, THROUGH THE MEADOWS,” _in “Der Freischutz,” and which, indeed, I once had the music of, for that charming girl, Miss Emily B-yl-s, was kind enough to copy it out for me, but where it’s gone to now, goodness only knows; most likely some of my beauties of servants have taken it to light the fire, or put the candles up with, or something equally pretty.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading _Recitative to that beautiful ballad of_ “THROUGH THE FORESTS, THROUGH THE MEADOWS,” _in “Der Freischutz,” and which, indeed, I once had the music of, for that charming girl, Miss Emily B-yl-s, was kind enough to copy it out for me, but where it’s gone to now, goodness only knows; most likely some of my beauties of servants have taken it to light the fire, or put the candles up with, or something equally pretty.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading _Recitative to that beautiful ballad of_ “THROUGH THE FORESTS, THROUGH THE MEADOWS,” _in “Der Freischutz,” and which, indeed, I once had the music of, for that charming girl, Miss Emily B-yl-s, was kind enough to copy it out for me, but where it’s gone to now, goodness only knows; most likely some of my beauties of servants have taken it to light the fire, or put the candles up with, or something equally pretty.

utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading ALL I KNOW IS, THAT IT NEARLY DROVE ME STARK STARING MAD, AND OFTEN AND OFTEN I HAVE IN MY AGONY OF MIND BEEN FORCED TO EXCLAIM, IN THE WORDS OF THAT SWEET SINGER, MR.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading BRAHAM, AS FOLLOWS:-- “Oh! (goodness gracious me) I can bear my fate no longer, E’en hope (’pon my word) is banish’d from my soul!”

move restlessly

From this reading All I know is, it isn’t to be found in my Canterbury, and it can’t have walked out of the house by itself, that’s clear._ Before taking up the thread of my story from where I dropped it last month, I should like the gentle reader to know what a dreadful fidget Mr. Sk--n--st--n is.

start firing a weapon

From this reading _Recitative to that beautiful ballad of_ “THROUGH THE FORESTS, THROUGH THE MEADOWS,” _in “Der Freischutz,” and which, indeed, I once had the music of, for that charming girl, Miss Emily B-yl-s, was kind enough to copy it out for me, but where it’s gone to now, goodness only knows; most likely some of my beauties of servants have taken it to light the fire, or put the candles up with, or something equally pretty.

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

From this reading BRAHAM, AS FOLLOWS:-- “Oh! (goodness gracious me) I can bear my fate no longer, E’en hope (’pon my word) is banish’d from my soul!”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Recitative to that beautiful ballad of_ “THROUGH THE FORESTS, THROUGH THE MEADOWS,” _in “Der Freischutz,” and which, indeed, I once had the music of, for that charming girl, Miss Emily B-yl-s, was kind enough to copy it out for me, but where it’s gone to now, goodness only knows; most likely some of my beauties of servants have taken it to light the fire, or put the candles up with, or something equally pretty.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading ALL I KNOW IS, THAT IT NEARLY DROVE ME STARK STARING MAD, AND OFTEN AND OFTEN I HAVE IN MY AGONY OF MIND BEEN FORCED TO EXCLAIM, IN THE WORDS OF THAT SWEET SINGER, MR.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading _Recitative to that beautiful ballad of_ “THROUGH THE FORESTS, THROUGH THE MEADOWS,” _in “Der Freischutz,” and which, indeed, I once had the music of, for that charming girl, Miss Emily B-yl-s, was kind enough to copy it out for me, but where it’s gone to now, goodness only knows; most likely some of my beauties of servants have taken it to light the fire, or put the candles up with, or something equally pretty.

set up or found

From this reading All I know is, it isn’t to be found in my Canterbury, and it can’t have walked out of the house by itself, that’s clear._ Before taking up the thread of my story from where I dropped it last month, I should like the gentle reader to know what a dreadful fidget Mr. Sk--n--st--n is.

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

From this reading _Recitative to that beautiful ballad of_ “THROUGH THE FORESTS, THROUGH THE MEADOWS,” _in “Der Freischutz,” and which, indeed, I once had the music of, for that charming girl, Miss Emily B-yl-s, was kind enough to copy it out for me, but where it’s gone to now, goodness only knows; most likely some of my beauties of servants have taken it to light the fire, or put the candles up with, or something equally pretty.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading BRAHAM, AS FOLLOWS:-- “Oh! (goodness gracious me) I can bear my fate no longer, E’en hope (’pon my word) is banish’d from my soul!”

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading All I know is, it isn’t to be found in my Canterbury, and it can’t have walked out of the house by itself, that’s clear._ Before taking up the thread of my story from where I dropped it last month, I should like the gentle reader to know what a dreadful fidget Mr. Sk--n--st--n is.

a young female

From this reading _Recitative to that beautiful ballad of_ “THROUGH THE FORESTS, THROUGH THE MEADOWS,” _in “Der Freischutz,” and which, indeed, I once had the music of, for that charming girl, Miss Emily B-yl-s, was kind enough to copy it out for me, but where it’s gone to now, goodness only knows; most likely some of my beauties of servants have taken it to light the fire, or put the candles up with, or something equally pretty.

destroyed or killed

From this reading _Recitative to that beautiful ballad of_ “THROUGH THE FORESTS, THROUGH THE MEADOWS,” _in “Der Freischutz,” and which, indeed, I once had the music of, for that charming girl, Miss Emily B-yl-s, was kind enough to copy it out for me, but where it’s gone to now, goodness only knows; most likely some of my beauties of servants have taken it to light the fire, or put the candles up with, or something equally pretty.

that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

From this reading BRAHAM, AS FOLLOWS:-- “Oh! (goodness gracious me) I can bear my fate no longer, E’en hope (’pon my word) is banish’d from my soul!”

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

From this reading BRAHAM, AS FOLLOWS:-- “Oh! (goodness gracious me) I can bear my fate no longer, E’en hope (’pon my word) is banish’d from my soul!”

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

From this reading _Recitative to that beautiful ballad of_ “THROUGH THE FORESTS, THROUGH THE MEADOWS,” _in “Der Freischutz,” and which, indeed, I once had the music of, for that charming girl, Miss Emily B-yl-s, was kind enough to copy it out for me, but where it’s gone to now, goodness only knows; most likely some of my beauties of servants have taken it to light the fire, or put the candles up with, or something equally pretty.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading ALL I KNOW IS, THAT IT NEARLY DROVE ME STARK STARING MAD, AND OFTEN AND OFTEN I HAVE IN MY AGONY OF MIND BEEN FORCED TO EXCLAIM, IN THE WORDS OF THAT SWEET SINGER, MR.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading BRAHAM, AS FOLLOWS:-- “Oh! (goodness gracious me) I can bear my fate no longer, E’en hope (’pon my word) is banish’d from my soul!”

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading All I know is, it isn’t to be found in my Canterbury, and it can’t have walked out of the house by itself, that’s clear._ Before taking up the thread of my story from where I dropped it last month, I should like the gentle reader to know what a dreadful fidget Mr. Sk--n--st--n is.

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

From this reading I SHA’N’T SAY ANYTHING AT ALL ABOUT WHAT’S COMING IN THE PRESENT CHAPTER.

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

From this reading I SHA’N’T SAY ANYTHING AT ALL ABOUT WHAT’S COMING IN THE PRESENT CHAPTER.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading _Recitative to that beautiful ballad of_ “THROUGH THE FORESTS, THROUGH THE MEADOWS,” _in “Der Freischutz,” and which, indeed, I once had the music of, for that charming girl, Miss Emily B-yl-s, was kind enough to copy it out for me, but where it’s gone to now, goodness only knows; most likely some of my beauties of servants have taken it to light the fire, or put the candles up with, or something equally pretty.

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

From this reading ALL I KNOW IS, THAT IT NEARLY DROVE ME STARK STARING MAD, AND OFTEN AND OFTEN I HAVE IN MY AGONY OF MIND BEEN FORCED TO EXCLAIM, IN THE WORDS OF THAT SWEET SINGER, MR.

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From this reading All I know is, it isn’t to be found in my Canterbury, and it can’t have walked out of the house by itself, that’s clear._ Before taking up the thread of my story from where I dropped it last month, I should like the gentle reader to know what a dreadful fidget Mr. Sk--n--st--n is.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ALL I KNOW IS, THAT IT NEARLY DROVE ME STARK STARING MAD, AND OFTEN AND OFTEN I HAVE IN MY AGONY OF MIND BEEN FORCED TO EXCLAIM, IN THE WORDS OF THAT SWEET SINGER, MR.

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

From this reading _Recitative to that beautiful ballad of_ “THROUGH THE FORESTS, THROUGH THE MEADOWS,” _in “Der Freischutz,” and which, indeed, I once had the music of, for that charming girl, Miss Emily B-yl-s, was kind enough to copy it out for me, but where it’s gone to now, goodness only knows; most likely some of my beauties of servants have taken it to light the fire, or put the candles up with, or something equally pretty.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading All I know is, it isn’t to be found in my Canterbury, and it can’t have walked out of the house by itself, that’s clear._ Before taking up the thread of my story from where I dropped it last month, I should like the gentle reader to know what a dreadful fidget Mr. Sk--n--st--n is.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading _Recitative to that beautiful ballad of_ “THROUGH THE FORESTS, THROUGH THE MEADOWS,” _in “Der Freischutz,” and which, indeed, I once had the music of, for that charming girl, Miss Emily B-yl-s, was kind enough to copy it out for me, but where it’s gone to now, goodness only knows; most likely some of my beauties of servants have taken it to light the fire, or put the candles up with, or something equally pretty.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading ALL I KNOW IS, THAT IT NEARLY DROVE ME STARK STARING MAD, AND OFTEN AND OFTEN I HAVE IN MY AGONY OF MIND BEEN FORCED TO EXCLAIM, IN THE WORDS OF THAT SWEET SINGER, MR.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading _Recitative to that beautiful ballad of_ “THROUGH THE FORESTS, THROUGH THE MEADOWS,” _in “Der Freischutz,” and which, indeed, I once had the music of, for that charming girl, Miss Emily B-yl-s, was kind enough to copy it out for me, but where it’s gone to now, goodness only knows; most likely some of my beauties of servants have taken it to light the fire, or put the candles up with, or something equally pretty.

immediately past

From this reading All I know is, it isn’t to be found in my Canterbury, and it can’t have walked out of the house by itself, that’s clear._ Before taking up the thread of my story from where I dropped it last month, I should like the gentle reader to know what a dreadful fidget Mr. Sk--n--st--n is.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading _Recitative to that beautiful ballad of_ “THROUGH THE FORESTS, THROUGH THE MEADOWS,” _in “Der Freischutz,” and which, indeed, I once had the music of, for that charming girl, Miss Emily B-yl-s, was kind enough to copy it out for me, but where it’s gone to now, goodness only knows; most likely some of my beauties of servants have taken it to light the fire, or put the candles up with, or something equally pretty.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading All I know is, it isn’t to be found in my Canterbury, and it can’t have walked out of the house by itself, that’s clear._ Before taking up the thread of my story from where I dropped it last month, I should like the gentle reader to know what a dreadful fidget Mr. Sk--n--st--n is.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading _Recitative to that beautiful ballad of_ “THROUGH THE FORESTS, THROUGH THE MEADOWS,” _in “Der Freischutz,” and which, indeed, I once had the music of, for that charming girl, Miss Emily B-yl-s, was kind enough to copy it out for me, but where it’s gone to now, goodness only knows; most likely some of my beauties of servants have taken it to light the fire, or put the candles up with, or something equally pretty.

for more time

From this reading BRAHAM, AS FOLLOWS:-- “Oh! (goodness gracious me) I can bear my fate no longer, E’en hope (’pon my word) is banish’d from my soul!”

roused to anger

From this reading ALL I KNOW IS, THAT IT NEARLY DROVE ME STARK STARING MAD, AND OFTEN AND OFTEN I HAVE IN MY AGONY OF MIND BEEN FORCED TO EXCLAIM, IN THE WORDS OF THAT SWEET SINGER, MR.

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

From this reading ALL I KNOW IS, THAT IT NEARLY DROVE ME STARK STARING MAD, AND OFTEN AND OFTEN I HAVE IN MY AGONY OF MIND BEEN FORCED TO EXCLAIM, IN THE WORDS OF THAT SWEET SINGER, MR.

plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading _Recitative to that beautiful ballad of_ “THROUGH THE FORESTS, THROUGH THE MEADOWS,” _in “Der Freischutz,” and which, indeed, I once had the music of, for that charming girl, Miss Emily B-yl-s, was kind enough to copy it out for me, but where it’s gone to now, goodness only knows; most likely some of my beauties of servants have taken it to light the fire, or put the candles up with, or something equally pretty.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading ALL I KNOW IS, THAT IT NEARLY DROVE ME STARK STARING MAD, AND OFTEN AND OFTEN I HAVE IN MY AGONY OF MIND BEEN FORCED TO EXCLAIM, IN THE WORDS OF THAT SWEET SINGER, MR.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading _Recitative to that beautiful ballad of_ “THROUGH THE FORESTS, THROUGH THE MEADOWS,” _in “Der Freischutz,” and which, indeed, I once had the music of, for that charming girl, Miss Emily B-yl-s, was kind enough to copy it out for me, but where it’s gone to now, goodness only knows; most likely some of my beauties of servants have taken it to light the fire, or put the candles up with, or something equally pretty.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading All I know is, it isn’t to be found in my Canterbury, and it can’t have walked out of the house by itself, that’s clear._ Before taking up the thread of my story from where I dropped it last month, I should like the gentle reader to know what a dreadful fidget Mr. Sk--n--st--n is.

used to form the superlative

From this reading _Recitative to that beautiful ballad of_ “THROUGH THE FORESTS, THROUGH THE MEADOWS,” _in “Der Freischutz,” and which, indeed, I once had the music of, for that charming girl, Miss Emily B-yl-s, was kind enough to copy it out for me, but where it’s gone to now, goodness only knows; most likely some of my beauties of servants have taken it to light the fire, or put the candles up with, or something equally pretty.

a form of address for a man

From this reading ALL I KNOW IS, THAT IT NEARLY DROVE ME STARK STARING MAD, AND OFTEN AND OFTEN I HAVE IN MY AGONY OF MIND BEEN FORCED TO EXCLAIM, IN THE WORDS OF THAT SWEET SINGER, MR.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading _Recitative to that beautiful ballad of_ “THROUGH THE FORESTS, THROUGH THE MEADOWS,” _in “Der Freischutz,” and which, indeed, I once had the music of, for that charming girl, Miss Emily B-yl-s, was kind enough to copy it out for me, but where it’s gone to now, goodness only knows; most likely some of my beauties of servants have taken it to light the fire, or put the candles up with, or something equally pretty.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading ALL I KNOW IS, THAT IT NEARLY DROVE ME STARK STARING MAD, AND OFTEN AND OFTEN I HAVE IN MY AGONY OF MIND BEEN FORCED TO EXCLAIM, IN THE WORDS OF THAT SWEET SINGER, MR.

a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

From this reading All I know is, it isn’t to be found in my Canterbury, and it can’t have walked out of the house by itself, that’s clear._ Before taking up the thread of my story from where I dropped it last month, I should like the gentle reader to know what a dreadful fidget Mr. Sk--n--st--n is.

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

From this reading ALL I KNOW IS, THAT IT NEARLY DROVE ME STARK STARING MAD, AND OFTEN AND OFTEN I HAVE IN MY AGONY OF MIND BEEN FORCED TO EXCLAIM, IN THE WORDS OF THAT SWEET SINGER, MR.

not any; not one

From this reading BRAHAM, AS FOLLOWS:-- “Oh! (goodness gracious me) I can bear my fate no longer, E’en hope (’pon my word) is banish’d from my soul!”

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

From this reading _Recitative to that beautiful ballad of_ “THROUGH THE FORESTS, THROUGH THE MEADOWS,” _in “Der Freischutz,” and which, indeed, I once had the music of, for that charming girl, Miss Emily B-yl-s, was kind enough to copy it out for me, but where it’s gone to now, goodness only knows; most likely some of my beauties of servants have taken it to light the fire, or put the candles up with, or something equally pretty.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ALL I KNOW IS, THAT IT NEARLY DROVE ME STARK STARING MAD, AND OFTEN AND OFTEN I HAVE IN MY AGONY OF MIND BEEN FORCED TO EXCLAIM, IN THE WORDS OF THAT SWEET SINGER, MR.

many times at short intervals

From this reading ALL I KNOW IS, THAT IT NEARLY DROVE ME STARK STARING MAD, AND OFTEN AND OFTEN I HAVE IN MY AGONY OF MIND BEEN FORCED TO EXCLAIM, IN THE WORDS OF THAT SWEET SINGER, MR.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading BRAHAM, AS FOLLOWS:-- “Oh! (goodness gracious me) I can bear my fate no longer, E’en hope (’pon my word) is banish’d from my soul!”

on one occasion

From this reading _Recitative to that beautiful ballad of_ “THROUGH THE FORESTS, THROUGH THE MEADOWS,” _in “Der Freischutz,” and which, indeed, I once had the music of, for that charming girl, Miss Emily B-yl-s, was kind enough to copy it out for me, but where it’s gone to now, goodness only knows; most likely some of my beauties of servants have taken it to light the fire, or put the candles up with, or something equally pretty.

and nothing more

From this reading _Recitative to that beautiful ballad of_ “THROUGH THE FORESTS, THROUGH THE MEADOWS,” _in “Der Freischutz,” and which, indeed, I once had the music of, for that charming girl, Miss Emily B-yl-s, was kind enough to copy it out for me, but where it’s gone to now, goodness only knows; most likely some of my beauties of servants have taken it to light the fire, or put the candles up with, or something equally pretty.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _Recitative to that beautiful ballad of_ “THROUGH THE FORESTS, THROUGH THE MEADOWS,” _in “Der Freischutz,” and which, indeed, I once had the music of, for that charming girl, Miss Emily B-yl-s, was kind enough to copy it out for me, but where it’s gone to now, goodness only knows; most likely some of my beauties of servants have taken it to light the fire, or put the candles up with, or something equally pretty.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading _Recitative to that beautiful ballad of_ “THROUGH THE FORESTS, THROUGH THE MEADOWS,” _in “Der Freischutz,” and which, indeed, I once had the music of, for that charming girl, Miss Emily B-yl-s, was kind enough to copy it out for me, but where it’s gone to now, goodness only knows; most likely some of my beauties of servants have taken it to light the fire, or put the candles up with, or something equally pretty.

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From this reading BRAHAM, AS FOLLOWS:-- “Oh! (goodness gracious me) I can bear my fate no longer, E’en hope (’pon my word) is banish’d from my soul!”

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading I SHA’N’T SAY ANYTHING AT ALL ABOUT WHAT’S COMING IN THE PRESENT CHAPTER.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading _Recitative to that beautiful ballad of_ “THROUGH THE FORESTS, THROUGH THE MEADOWS,” _in “Der Freischutz,” and which, indeed, I once had the music of, for that charming girl, Miss Emily B-yl-s, was kind enough to copy it out for me, but where it’s gone to now, goodness only knows; most likely some of my beauties of servants have taken it to light the fire, or put the candles up with, or something equally pretty.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading _Recitative to that beautiful ballad of_ “THROUGH THE FORESTS, THROUGH THE MEADOWS,” _in “Der Freischutz,” and which, indeed, I once had the music of, for that charming girl, Miss Emily B-yl-s, was kind enough to copy it out for me, but where it’s gone to now, goodness only knows; most likely some of my beauties of servants have taken it to light the fire, or put the candles up with, or something equally pretty.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading All I know is, it isn’t to be found in my Canterbury, and it can’t have walked out of the house by itself, that’s clear._ Before taking up the thread of my story from where I dropped it last month, I should like the gentle reader to know what a dreadful fidget Mr. Sk--n--st--n is.

a vocal passage of narrative text that a singer delivers with natural rhythms of speech

From this reading _Recitative to that beautiful ballad of_ “THROUGH THE FORESTS, THROUGH THE MEADOWS,” _in “Der Freischutz,” and which, indeed, I once had the music of, for that charming girl, Miss Emily B-yl-s, was kind enough to copy it out for me, but where it’s gone to now, goodness only knows; most likely some of my beauties of servants have taken it to light the fire, or put the candles up with, or something equally pretty.

express in words

From this reading I SHA’N’T SAY ANYTHING AT ALL ABOUT WHAT’S COMING IN THE PRESENT CHAPTER.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading _Recitative to that beautiful ballad of_ “THROUGH THE FORESTS, THROUGH THE MEADOWS,” _in “Der Freischutz,” and which, indeed, I once had the music of, for that charming girl, Miss Emily B-yl-s, was kind enough to copy it out for me, but where it’s gone to now, goodness only knows; most likely some of my beauties of servants have taken it to light the fire, or put the candles up with, or something equally pretty.

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From this reading I SHA’N’T SAY ANYTHING AT ALL ABOUT WHAT’S COMING IN THE PRESENT CHAPTER.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading All I know is, it isn’t to be found in my Canterbury, and it can’t have walked out of the house by itself, that’s clear._ Before taking up the thread of my story from where I dropped it last month, I should like the gentle reader to know what a dreadful fidget Mr. Sk--n--st--n is.

a person who sings

From this reading ALL I KNOW IS, THAT IT NEARLY DROVE ME STARK STARING MAD, AND OFTEN AND OFTEN I HAVE IN MY AGONY OF MIND BEEN FORCED TO EXCLAIM, IN THE WORDS OF THAT SWEET SINGER, MR.

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From this reading All I know is, it isn’t to be found in my Canterbury, and it can’t have walked out of the house by itself, that’s clear._ Before taking up the thread of my story from where I dropped it last month, I should like the gentle reader to know what a dreadful fidget Mr. Sk--n--st--n is.

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

From this reading _Recitative to that beautiful ballad of_ “THROUGH THE FORESTS, THROUGH THE MEADOWS,” _in “Der Freischutz,” and which, indeed, I once had the music of, for that charming girl, Miss Emily B-yl-s, was kind enough to copy it out for me, but where it’s gone to now, goodness only knows; most likely some of my beauties of servants have taken it to light the fire, or put the candles up with, or something equally pretty.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading _Recitative to that beautiful ballad of_ “THROUGH THE FORESTS, THROUGH THE MEADOWS,” _in “Der Freischutz,” and which, indeed, I once had the music of, for that charming girl, Miss Emily B-yl-s, was kind enough to copy it out for me, but where it’s gone to now, goodness only knows; most likely some of my beauties of servants have taken it to light the fire, or put the candles up with, or something equally pretty.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading BRAHAM, AS FOLLOWS:-- “Oh! (goodness gracious me) I can bear my fate no longer, E’en hope (’pon my word) is banish’d from my soul!”

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From this reading All I know is, it isn’t to be found in my Canterbury, and it can’t have walked out of the house by itself, that’s clear._ Before taking up the thread of my story from where I dropped it last month, I should like the gentle reader to know what a dreadful fidget Mr. Sk--n--st--n is.

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading ALL I KNOW IS, THAT IT NEARLY DROVE ME STARK STARING MAD, AND OFTEN AND OFTEN I HAVE IN MY AGONY OF MIND BEEN FORCED TO EXCLAIM, IN THE WORDS OF THAT SWEET SINGER, MR.

devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment

From this reading ALL I KNOW IS, THAT IT NEARLY DROVE ME STARK STARING MAD, AND OFTEN AND OFTEN I HAVE IN MY AGONY OF MIND BEEN FORCED TO EXCLAIM, IN THE WORDS OF THAT SWEET SINGER, MR.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading All I know is, it isn’t to be found in my Canterbury, and it can’t have walked out of the house by itself, that’s clear._ Before taking up the thread of my story from where I dropped it last month, I should like the gentle reader to know what a dreadful fidget Mr. Sk--n--st--n is.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading ALL I KNOW IS, THAT IT NEARLY DROVE ME STARK STARING MAD, AND OFTEN AND OFTEN I HAVE IN MY AGONY OF MIND BEEN FORCED TO EXCLAIM, IN THE WORDS OF THAT SWEET SINGER, MR.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading _Recitative to that beautiful ballad of_ “THROUGH THE FORESTS, THROUGH THE MEADOWS,” _in “Der Freischutz,” and which, indeed, I once had the music of, for that charming girl, Miss Emily B-yl-s, was kind enough to copy it out for me, but where it’s gone to now, goodness only knows; most likely some of my beauties of servants have taken it to light the fire, or put the candles up with, or something equally pretty.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading All I know is, it isn’t to be found in my Canterbury, and it can’t have walked out of the house by itself, that’s clear._ Before taking up the thread of my story from where I dropped it last month, I should like the gentle reader to know what a dreadful fidget Mr. Sk--n--st--n is.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ALL I KNOW IS, THAT IT NEARLY DROVE ME STARK STARING MAD, AND OFTEN AND OFTEN I HAVE IN MY AGONY OF MIND BEEN FORCED TO EXCLAIM, IN THE WORDS OF THAT SWEET SINGER, MR.

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From this reading All I know is, it isn’t to be found in my Canterbury, and it can’t have walked out of the house by itself, that’s clear._ Before taking up the thread of my story from where I dropped it last month, I should like the gentle reader to know what a dreadful fidget Mr. Sk--n--st--n is.

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

From this reading I SHA’N’T SAY ANYTHING AT ALL ABOUT WHAT’S COMING IN THE PRESENT CHAPTER.

to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

From this reading All I know is, it isn’t to be found in my Canterbury, and it can’t have walked out of the house by itself, that’s clear._ Before taking up the thread of my story from where I dropped it last month, I should like the gentle reader to know what a dreadful fidget Mr. Sk--n--st--n is.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading _Recitative to that beautiful ballad of_ “THROUGH THE FORESTS, THROUGH THE MEADOWS,” _in “Der Freischutz,” and which, indeed, I once had the music of, for that charming girl, Miss Emily B-yl-s, was kind enough to copy it out for me, but where it’s gone to now, goodness only knows; most likely some of my beauties of servants have taken it to light the fire, or put the candles up with, or something equally pretty.

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

From this reading ALL I KNOW IS, THAT IT NEARLY DROVE ME STARK STARING MAD, AND OFTEN AND OFTEN I HAVE IN MY AGONY OF MIND BEEN FORCED TO EXCLAIM, IN THE WORDS OF THAT SWEET SINGER, MR.

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

From this reading _Recitative to that beautiful ballad of_ “THROUGH THE FORESTS, THROUGH THE MEADOWS,” _in “Der Freischutz,” and which, indeed, I once had the music of, for that charming girl, Miss Emily B-yl-s, was kind enough to copy it out for me, but where it’s gone to now, goodness only knows; most likely some of my beauties of servants have taken it to light the fire, or put the candles up with, or something equally pretty.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading All I know is, it isn’t to be found in my Canterbury, and it can’t have walked out of the house by itself, that’s clear._ Before taking up the thread of my story from where I dropped it last month, I should like the gentle reader to know what a dreadful fidget Mr. Sk--n--st--n is.

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

From this reading _Recitative to that beautiful ballad of_ “THROUGH THE FORESTS, THROUGH THE MEADOWS,” _in “Der Freischutz,” and which, indeed, I once had the music of, for that charming girl, Miss Emily B-yl-s, was kind enough to copy it out for me, but where it’s gone to now, goodness only knows; most likely some of my beauties of servants have taken it to light the fire, or put the candles up with, or something equally pretty.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading All I know is, it isn’t to be found in my Canterbury, and it can’t have walked out of the house by itself, that’s clear._ Before taking up the thread of my story from where I dropped it last month, I should like the gentle reader to know what a dreadful fidget Mr. Sk--n--st--n is.

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From this reading I SHA’N’T SAY ANYTHING AT ALL ABOUT WHAT’S COMING IN THE PRESENT CHAPTER.

in or at the place that

From this reading _Recitative to that beautiful ballad of_ “THROUGH THE FORESTS, THROUGH THE MEADOWS,” _in “Der Freischutz,” and which, indeed, I once had the music of, for that charming girl, Miss Emily B-yl-s, was kind enough to copy it out for me, but where it’s gone to now, goodness only knows; most likely some of my beauties of servants have taken it to light the fire, or put the candles up with, or something equally pretty.

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

From this reading _Recitative to that beautiful ballad of_ “THROUGH THE FORESTS, THROUGH THE MEADOWS,” _in “Der Freischutz,” and which, indeed, I once had the music of, for that charming girl, Miss Emily B-yl-s, was kind enough to copy it out for me, but where it’s gone to now, goodness only knows; most likely some of my beauties of servants have taken it to light the fire, or put the candles up with, or something equally pretty.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Recitative to that beautiful ballad of_ “THROUGH THE FORESTS, THROUGH THE MEADOWS,” _in “Der Freischutz,” and which, indeed, I once had the music of, for that charming girl, Miss Emily B-yl-s, was kind enough to copy it out for me, but where it’s gone to now, goodness only knows; most likely some of my beauties of servants have taken it to light the fire, or put the candles up with, or something equally pretty.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading BRAHAM, AS FOLLOWS:-- “Oh! (goodness gracious me) I can bear my fate no longer, E’en hope (’pon my word) is banish’d from my soul!”

the words that are spoken

From this reading ALL I KNOW IS, THAT IT NEARLY DROVE ME STARK STARING MAD, AND OFTEN AND OFTEN I HAVE IN MY AGONY OF MIND BEEN FORCED TO EXCLAIM, IN THE WORDS OF THAT SWEET SINGER, MR.