Chapter XXXVII

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From this reading A copy of the _Liverpool Express_ in January, 1854, now lies before me, from which I notice that the great metropolitan show in London, just then closed, surpassed all its predecessors; and that the excitement in England, at that time, was at its height.

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

From this reading A copy of the _Liverpool Express_ in January, 1854, now lies before me, from which I notice that the great metropolitan show in London, just then closed, surpassed all its predecessors; and that the excitement in England, at that time, was at its height.

the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply

From this reading No one," continues the writer, "who is at all conversant with natural history, can fail to find abundance of material for an hour's instruction and amusement.

(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 have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

a quantity of money

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading No one," continues the writer, "who is at all conversant with natural history, can fail to find abundance of material for an hour's instruction and amusement.

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

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

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

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

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

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

confidently declared to be so

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

third-person singular of “assert” — state categorically

From this reading The editor asserts that "it was not an easy thing to exhaust the merits of the three thousand specimens of the feathered tribe there shown.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A copy of the _Liverpool Express_ in January, 1854, now lies before me, from which I notice that the great metropolitan show in London, just then closed, surpassed all its predecessors; and that the excitement in England, at that time, was at its height.

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

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A copy of the _Liverpool Express_ in January, 1854, now lies before me, from which I notice that the great metropolitan show in London, just then closed, surpassed all its predecessors; and that the excitement in England, at that time, was at its height.

form, produce, or emit bubbles

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading No one," continues the writer, "who is at all conversant with natural history, can fail to find abundance of material for an hour's instruction and amusement.

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From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading A copy of the _Liverpool Express_ in January, 1854, now lies before me, from which I notice that the great metropolitan show in London, just then closed, surpassed all its predecessors; and that the excitement in England, at that time, was at its height.

third-person singular of “continue” — continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading No one," continues the writer, "who is at all conversant with natural history, can fail to find abundance of material for an hour's instruction and amusement.

(usually followed by “with”) well informed about or knowing thoroughly

From this reading No one," continues the writer, "who is at all conversant with natural history, can fail to find abundance of material for an hour's instruction and amusement.

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

From this reading A copy of the _Liverpool Express_ in January, 1854, now lies before me, from which I notice that the great metropolitan show in London, just then closed, surpassed all its predecessors; and that the excitement in England, at that time, was at its height.

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

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading The editor asserts that "it was not an easy thing to exhaust the merits of the three thousand specimens of the feathered tribe there shown.

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading The editor asserts that "it was not an easy thing to exhaust the merits of the three thousand specimens of the feathered tribe there shown.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading A copy of the _Liverpool Express_ in January, 1854, now lies before me, from which I notice that the great metropolitan show in London, just then closed, surpassed all its predecessors; and that the excitement in England, at that time, was at its height.

at any time

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading A copy of the _Liverpool Express_ in January, 1854, now lies before me, from which I notice that the great metropolitan show in London, just then closed, surpassed all its predecessors; and that the excitement in England, at that time, was at its height.

wear out completely

From this reading The editor asserts that "it was not an easy thing to exhaust the merits of the three thousand specimens of the feathered tribe there shown.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

give expression to

From this reading A copy of the _Liverpool Express_ in January, 1854, now lies before me, from which I notice that the great metropolitan show in London, just then closed, surpassed all its predecessors; and that the excitement in England, at that time, was at its height.

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading No one," continues the writer, "who is at all conversant with natural history, can fail to find abundance of material for an hour's instruction and amusement.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

adorned with feathers or plumes

From this reading The editor asserts that "it was not an easy thing to exhaust the merits of the three thousand specimens of the feathered tribe there shown.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading No one," continues the writer, "who is at all conversant with natural history, can fail to find abundance of material for an hour's instruction and amusement.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading No one," continues the writer, "who is at all conversant with natural history, can fail to find abundance of material for an hour's instruction and amusement.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "STAND FROM UNDER!"

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

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

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

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading A copy of the _Liverpool Express_ in January, 1854, now lies before me, from which I notice that the great metropolitan show in London, just then closed, surpassed all its predecessors; and that the excitement in England, at that time, was at its height.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading No one," continues the writer, "who is at all conversant with natural history, can fail to find abundance of material for an hour's instruction and amusement.

possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading No one," continues the writer, "who is at all conversant with natural history, can fail to find abundance of material for an hour's instruction and amusement.

pretentious or silly talk or writing

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

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

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

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

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

incapable of being explained or accounted for

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

a message describing how something is to be done

From this reading No one," continues the writer, "who is at all conversant with natural history, can fail to find abundance of material for an hour's instruction and amusement.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

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From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

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

From this reading No one," continues the writer, "who is at all conversant with natural history, can fail to find abundance of material for an hour's instruction and amusement.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The editor asserts that "it was not an easy thing to exhaust the merits of the three thousand specimens of the feathered tribe there shown.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A copy of the _Liverpool Express_ in January, 1854, now lies before me, from which I notice that the great metropolitan show in London, just then closed, surpassed all its predecessors; and that the excitement in England, at that time, was at its height.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading A copy of the _Liverpool Express_ in January, 1854, now lies before me, from which I notice that the great metropolitan show in London, just then closed, surpassed all its predecessors; and that the excitement in England, at that time, was at its height.

and nothing more

From this reading A copy of the _Liverpool Express_ in January, 1854, now lies before me, from which I notice that the great metropolitan show in London, just then closed, surpassed all its predecessors; and that the excitement in England, at that time, was at its height.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

immediately past

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading A copy of the _Liverpool Express_ in January, 1854, now lies before me, from which I notice that the great metropolitan show in London, just then closed, surpassed all its predecessors; and that the excitement in England, at that time, was at its height.

a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports

From this reading A copy of the _Liverpool Express_ in January, 1854, now lies before me, from which I notice that the great metropolitan show in London, just then closed, surpassed all its predecessors; and that the excitement in England, at that time, was at its height.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading A copy of the _Liverpool Express_ in January, 1854, now lies before me, from which I notice that the great metropolitan show in London, just then closed, surpassed all its predecessors; and that the excitement in England, at that time, was at its height.

an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

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

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading No one," continues the writer, "who is at all conversant with natural history, can fail to find abundance of material for an hour's instruction and amusement.

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

From this reading A copy of the _Liverpool Express_ in January, 1854, now lies before me, from which I notice that the great metropolitan show in London, just then closed, surpassed all its predecessors; and that the excitement in England, at that time, was at its height.

plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading The editor asserts that "it was not an easy thing to exhaust the merits of the three thousand specimens of the feathered tribe there shown.

plural of “mesh” — the number of openings per linear inch of a screen; measures size of particles

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

relating to or characteristic of a metropolis

From this reading A copy of the _Liverpool Express_ in January, 1854, now lies before me, from which I notice that the great metropolitan show in London, just then closed, surpassed all its predecessors; and that the excitement in England, at that time, was at its height.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading No one," continues the writer, "who is at all conversant with natural history, can fail to find abundance of material for an hour's instruction and amusement.

not any; not one

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The editor asserts that "it was not an easy thing to exhaust the merits of the three thousand specimens of the feathered tribe there shown.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading A copy of the _Liverpool Express_ in January, 1854, now lies before me, from which I notice that the great metropolitan show in London, just then closed, surpassed all its predecessors; and that the excitement in England, at that time, was at its height.

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

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No one," continues the writer, "who is at all conversant with natural history, can fail to find abundance of material for an hour's instruction and amusement.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

plural of “predecessor” — one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)

From this reading A copy of the _Liverpool Express_ in January, 1854, now lies before me, from which I notice that the great metropolitan show in London, just then closed, surpassed all its predecessors; and that the excitement in England, at that time, was at its height.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading A copy of the _Liverpool Express_ in January, 1854, now lies before me, from which I notice that the great metropolitan show in London, just then closed, surpassed all its predecessors; and that the excitement in England, at that time, was at its height.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The editor asserts that "it was not an easy thing to exhaust the merits of the three thousand specimens of the feathered tribe there shown.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading The editor asserts that "it was not an easy thing to exhaust the merits of the three thousand specimens of the feathered tribe there shown.

not used to good advantage

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

be standing; be upright

From this reading "STAND FROM UNDER!"

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

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

past form of “surpass” — distinguish oneself

From this reading A copy of the _Liverpool Express_ in January, 1854, now lies before me, from which I notice that the great metropolitan show in London, just then closed, surpassed all its predecessors; and that the excitement in England, at that time, was at its height.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

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

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading A copy of the _Liverpool Express_ in January, 1854, now lies before me, from which I notice that the great metropolitan show in London, just then closed, surpassed all its predecessors; and that the excitement in England, at that time, was at its height.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

a special situation

From this reading The editor asserts that "it was not an easy thing to exhaust the merits of the three thousand specimens of the feathered tribe there shown.

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

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading The editor asserts that "it was not an easy thing to exhaust the merits of the three thousand specimens of the feathered tribe there shown.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The editor asserts that "it was not an easy thing to exhaust the merits of the three thousand specimens of the feathered tribe there shown.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A copy of the _Liverpool Express_ in January, 1854, now lies before me, from which I notice that the great metropolitan show in London, just then closed, surpassed all its predecessors; and that the excitement in England, at that time, was at its height.

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

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading The editor asserts that "it was not an easy thing to exhaust the merits of the three thousand specimens of the feathered tribe there shown.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading "STAND FROM UNDER!"

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading I have asserted, in another place, that, in all probability, in _no_ bubble, short of the famous "South Sea Expedition," has there ever been so great an amount of money squandered, from first to last, as in the chicken-trade; and, surely, into the meshes of no humbug known to us of the present day have there been so many persons inveigled, as could now be counted among the victims of this inexplicable mania.

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

From this reading A copy of the _Liverpool Express_ in January, 1854, now lies before me, from which I notice that the great metropolitan show in London, just then closed, surpassed all its predecessors; and that the excitement in England, at that time, was at its height.

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

From this reading A copy of the _Liverpool Express_ in January, 1854, now lies before me, from which I notice that the great metropolitan show in London, just then closed, surpassed all its predecessors; and that the excitement in England, at that time, was at its height.

which person or people

From this reading No one," continues the writer, "who is at all conversant with natural history, can fail to find abundance of material for an hour's instruction and amusement.

in the company of; together with

From this reading No one," continues the writer, "who is at all conversant with natural history, can fail to find abundance of material for an hour's instruction and amusement.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading No one," continues the writer, "who is at all conversant with natural history, can fail to find abundance of material for an hour's instruction and amusement.