Chapter XXXV

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

From this reading One of their excursions was to the marriage of a wood-ranger with the daughter of an innkeeper, who lived deep in the mountains.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading BARON Z— returned the next day, was delighted to see Hamilton, and went about with him everywhere, showing and explaining whatever he thought likely to interest him.

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

From this reading One of their excursions was to the marriage of a wood-ranger with the daughter of an innkeeper, who lived deep in the mountains.

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

From this reading BARON Z— returned the next day, was delighted to see Hamilton, and went about with him everywhere, showing and explaining whatever he thought likely to interest him.

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

From this reading There was to be a dance and target shooting match as wedding festivities; and it was with no small satisfaction that Hamilton, at an unmentionably early hour in the morning, followed Baron Z— to his room to choose one of his rifles for the latter.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There was to be a dance and target shooting match as wedding festivities; and it was with no small satisfaction that Hamilton, at an unmentionably early hour in the morning, followed Baron Z— to his room to choose one of his rifles for the latter.

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading BARON Z— returned the next day, was delighted to see Hamilton, and went about with him everywhere, showing and explaining whatever he thought likely to interest him.

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

From this reading There was to be a dance and target shooting match as wedding festivities; and it was with no small satisfaction that Hamilton, at an unmentionably early hour in the morning, followed Baron Z— to his room to choose one of his rifles for the latter.

a bell tower; usually stands alone unattached to a building

From this reading Hamilton did not, as on a former occasion, listen with indifference while he descanted on their merits, but examined them carefully, poised them in his hand, and pointed them out of the windows at the little belfry of the house he had visited with A. Z., and which he now chose as a target.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Hamilton did not, as on a former occasion, listen with indifference while he descanted on their merits, but examined them carefully, poised them in his hand, and pointed them out of the windows at the little belfry of the house he had visited with A. Z., and which he now chose as a target.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Hamilton did not, as on a former occasion, listen with indifference while he descanted on their merits, but examined them carefully, poised them in his hand, and pointed them out of the windows at the little belfry of the house he had visited with A. Z., and which he now chose as a target.

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading There was to be a dance and target shooting match as wedding festivities; and it was with no small satisfaction that Hamilton, at an unmentionably early hour in the morning, followed Baron Z— to his room to choose one of his rifles for the latter.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading Hamilton did not, as on a former occasion, listen with indifference while he descanted on their merits, but examined them carefully, poised them in his hand, and pointed them out of the windows at the little belfry of the house he had visited with A. Z., and which he now chose as a target.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading There was to be a dance and target shooting match as wedding festivities; and it was with no small satisfaction that Hamilton, at an unmentionably early hour in the morning, followed Baron Z— to his room to choose one of his rifles for the latter.

a female human offspring

From this reading One of their excursions was to the marriage of a wood-ranger with the daughter of an innkeeper, who lived deep in the mountains.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading BARON Z— returned the next day, was delighted to see Hamilton, and went about with him everywhere, showing and explaining whatever he thought likely to interest him.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading One of their excursions was to the marriage of a wood-ranger with the daughter of an innkeeper, who lived deep in the mountains.

greatly pleased

From this reading BARON Z— returned the next day, was delighted to see Hamilton, and went about with him everywhere, showing and explaining whatever he thought likely to interest him.

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From this reading Hamilton did not, as on a former occasion, listen with indifference while he descanted on their merits, but examined them carefully, poised them in his hand, and pointed them out of the windows at the little belfry of the house he had visited with A. Z., and which he now chose as a target.

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

From this reading Hamilton did not, as on a former occasion, listen with indifference while he descanted on their merits, but examined them carefully, poised them in his hand, and pointed them out of the windows at the little belfry of the house he had visited with A. Z., and which he now chose as a target.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading There was to be a dance and target shooting match as wedding festivities; and it was with no small satisfaction that Hamilton, at an unmentionably early hour in the morning, followed Baron Z— to his room to choose one of his rifles for the latter.

to or in any or all places

From this reading BARON Z— returned the next day, was delighted to see Hamilton, and went about with him everywhere, showing and explaining whatever he thought likely to interest him.

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading Hamilton did not, as on a former occasion, listen with indifference while he descanted on their merits, but examined them carefully, poised them in his hand, and pointed them out of the windows at the little belfry of the house he had visited with A. Z., and which he now chose as a target.

plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading One of their excursions was to the marriage of a wood-ranger with the daughter of an innkeeper, who lived deep in the mountains.

-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading BARON Z— returned the next day, was delighted to see Hamilton, and went about with him everywhere, showing and explaining whatever he thought likely to interest him.

plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion

From this reading There was to be a dance and target shooting match as wedding festivities; and it was with no small satisfaction that Hamilton, at an unmentionably early hour in the morning, followed Baron Z— to his room to choose one of his rifles for the latter.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading There was to be a dance and target shooting match as wedding festivities; and it was with no small satisfaction that Hamilton, at an unmentionably early hour in the morning, followed Baron Z— to his room to choose one of his rifles for the latter.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was to be a dance and target shooting match as wedding festivities; and it was with no small satisfaction that Hamilton, at an unmentionably early hour in the morning, followed Baron Z— to his room to choose one of his rifles for the latter.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Hamilton did not, as on a former occasion, listen with indifference while he descanted on their merits, but examined them carefully, poised them in his hand, and pointed them out of the windows at the little belfry of the house he had visited with A. Z., and which he now chose as a target.

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

From this reading Hamilton did not, as on a former occasion, listen with indifference while he descanted on their merits, but examined them carefully, poised them in his hand, and pointed them out of the windows at the little belfry of the house he had visited with A. Z., and which he now chose as a target.

Irish mathematician (1806-1865)

From this reading BARON Z— returned the next day, was delighted to see Hamilton, and went about with him everywhere, showing and explaining whatever he thought likely to interest him.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Hamilton did not, as on a former occasion, listen with indifference while he descanted on their merits, but examined them carefully, poised them in his hand, and pointed them out of the windows at the little belfry of the house he had visited with A. Z., and which he now chose as a target.

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

From this reading BARON Z— returned the next day, was delighted to see Hamilton, and went about with him everywhere, showing and explaining whatever he thought likely to interest him.

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

From this reading BARON Z— returned the next day, was delighted to see Hamilton, and went about with him everywhere, showing and explaining whatever he thought likely to interest him.

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

From this reading There was to be a dance and target shooting match as wedding festivities; and it was with no small satisfaction that Hamilton, at an unmentionably early hour in the morning, followed Baron Z— to his room to choose one of his rifles for the latter.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading There was to be a dance and target shooting match as wedding festivities; and it was with no small satisfaction that Hamilton, at an unmentionably early hour in the morning, followed Baron Z— to his room to choose one of his rifles for the latter.

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

From this reading Hamilton did not, as on a former occasion, listen with indifference while he descanted on their merits, but examined them carefully, poised them in his hand, and pointed them out of the windows at the little belfry of the house he had visited with A. Z., and which he now chose as a target.

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

From this reading One of their excursions was to the marriage of a wood-ranger with the daughter of an innkeeper, who lived deep in the mountains.

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading Hamilton did not, as on a former occasion, listen with indifference while he descanted on their merits, but examined them carefully, poised them in his hand, and pointed them out of the windows at the little belfry of the house he had visited with A. Z., and which he now chose as a target.

the owner or manager of an inn

From this reading One of their excursions was to the marriage of a wood-ranger with the daughter of an innkeeper, who lived deep in the mountains.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading BARON Z— returned the next day, was delighted to see Hamilton, and went about with him everywhere, showing and explaining whatever he thought likely to interest him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There was to be a dance and target shooting match as wedding festivities; and it was with no small satisfaction that Hamilton, at an unmentionably early hour in the morning, followed Baron Z— to his room to choose one of his rifles for the latter.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading There was to be a dance and target shooting match as wedding festivities; and it was with no small satisfaction that Hamilton, at an unmentionably early hour in the morning, followed Baron Z— to his room to choose one of his rifles for the latter.

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

From this reading BARON Z— returned the next day, was delighted to see Hamilton, and went about with him everywhere, showing and explaining whatever he thought likely to interest him.

hear with intention

From this reading Hamilton did not, as on a former occasion, listen with indifference while he descanted on their merits, but examined them carefully, poised them in his hand, and pointed them out of the windows at the little belfry of the house he had visited with A. Z., and which he now chose as a target.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Hamilton did not, as on a former occasion, listen with indifference while he descanted on their merits, but examined them carefully, poised them in his hand, and pointed them out of the windows at the little belfry of the house he had visited with A. Z., and which he now chose as a target.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading One of their excursions was to the marriage of a wood-ranger with the daughter of an innkeeper, who lived deep in the mountains.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading One of their excursions was to the marriage of a wood-ranger with the daughter of an innkeeper, who lived deep in the mountains.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading THE SCHEIBEN-SCHIESSEN (TARGET SHOOTING MATCH).

plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading Hamilton did not, as on a former occasion, listen with indifference while he descanted on their merits, but examined them carefully, poised them in his hand, and pointed them out of the windows at the little belfry of the house he had visited with A. Z., and which he now chose as a target.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading There was to be a dance and target shooting match as wedding festivities; and it was with no small satisfaction that Hamilton, at an unmentionably early hour in the morning, followed Baron Z— to his room to choose one of his rifles for the latter.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading One of their excursions was to the marriage of a wood-ranger with the daughter of an innkeeper, who lived deep in the mountains.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading BARON Z— returned the next day, was delighted to see Hamilton, and went about with him everywhere, showing and explaining whatever he thought likely to interest him.

not any; not one

From this reading There was to be a dance and target shooting match as wedding festivities; and it was with no small satisfaction that Hamilton, at an unmentionably early hour in the morning, followed Baron Z— to his room to choose one of his rifles for the latter.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Hamilton did not, as on a former occasion, listen with indifference while he descanted on their merits, but examined them carefully, poised them in his hand, and pointed them out of the windows at the little belfry of the house he had visited with A. Z., and which he now chose as a target.

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

From this reading Hamilton did not, as on a former occasion, listen with indifference while he descanted on their merits, but examined them carefully, poised them in his hand, and pointed them out of the windows at the little belfry of the house he had visited with A. Z., and which he now chose as a target.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Hamilton did not, as on a former occasion, listen with indifference while he descanted on their merits, but examined them carefully, poised them in his hand, and pointed them out of the windows at the little belfry of the house he had visited with A. Z., and which he now chose as a target.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One of their excursions was to the marriage of a wood-ranger with the daughter of an innkeeper, who lived deep in the mountains.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Hamilton did not, as on a former occasion, listen with indifference while he descanted on their merits, but examined them carefully, poised them in his hand, and pointed them out of the windows at the little belfry of the house he had visited with A. Z., and which he now chose as a target.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of their excursions was to the marriage of a wood-ranger with the daughter of an innkeeper, who lived deep in the mountains.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Hamilton did not, as on a former occasion, listen with indifference while he descanted on their merits, but examined them carefully, poised them in his hand, and pointed them out of the windows at the little belfry of the house he had visited with A. Z., and which he now chose as a target.

having a point

From this reading Hamilton did not, as on a former occasion, listen with indifference while he descanted on their merits, but examined them carefully, poised them in his hand, and pointed them out of the windows at the little belfry of the house he had visited with A. Z., and which he now chose as a target.

marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action

From this reading Hamilton did not, as on a former occasion, listen with indifference while he descanted on their merits, but examined them carefully, poised them in his hand, and pointed them out of the windows at the little belfry of the house he had visited with A. Z., and which he now chose as a target.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading BARON Z— returned the next day, was delighted to see Hamilton, and went about with him everywhere, showing and explaining whatever he thought likely to interest him.

plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore

From this reading There was to be a dance and target shooting match as wedding festivities; and it was with no small satisfaction that Hamilton, at an unmentionably early hour in the morning, followed Baron Z— to his room to choose one of his rifles for the latter.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading There was to be a dance and target shooting match as wedding festivities; and it was with no small satisfaction that Hamilton, at an unmentionably early hour in the morning, followed Baron Z— to his room to choose one of his rifles for the latter.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading There was to be a dance and target shooting match as wedding festivities; and it was with no small satisfaction that Hamilton, at an unmentionably early hour in the morning, followed Baron Z— to his room to choose one of his rifles for the latter.

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

From this reading THE SCHEIBEN-SCHIESSEN (TARGET SHOOTING MATCH).

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading BARON Z— returned the next day, was delighted to see Hamilton, and went about with him everywhere, showing and explaining whatever he thought likely to interest him.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading THE SCHEIBEN-SCHIESSEN (TARGET SHOOTING MATCH).

the display of a motion picture

From this reading BARON Z— returned the next day, was delighted to see Hamilton, and went about with him everywhere, showing and explaining whatever he thought likely to interest him.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading There was to be a dance and target shooting match as wedding festivities; and it was with no small satisfaction that Hamilton, at an unmentionably early hour in the morning, followed Baron Z— to his room to choose one of his rifles for the latter.

a reference point to shoot at

From this reading THE SCHEIBEN-SCHIESSEN (TARGET SHOOTING MATCH).

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was to be a dance and target shooting match as wedding festivities; and it was with no small satisfaction that Hamilton, at an unmentionably early hour in the morning, followed Baron Z— to his room to choose one of his rifles for the latter.

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

From this reading THE SCHEIBEN-SCHIESSEN (TARGET SHOOTING MATCH).

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading One of their excursions was to the marriage of a wood-ranger with the daughter of an innkeeper, who lived deep in the mountains.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Hamilton did not, as on a former occasion, listen with indifference while he descanted on their merits, but examined them carefully, poised them in his hand, and pointed them out of the windows at the little belfry of the house he had visited with A. Z., and which he now chose as a target.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was to be a dance and target shooting match as wedding festivities; and it was with no small satisfaction that Hamilton, at an unmentionably early hour in the morning, followed Baron Z— to his room to choose one of his rifles for the latter.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading BARON Z— returned the next day, was delighted to see Hamilton, and went about with him everywhere, showing and explaining whatever he thought likely to interest him.

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

From this reading BARON Z— returned the next day, was delighted to see Hamilton, and went about with him everywhere, showing and explaining whatever he thought likely to interest him.

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

From this reading There was to be a dance and target shooting match as wedding festivities; and it was with no small satisfaction that Hamilton, at an unmentionably early hour in the morning, followed Baron Z— to his room to choose one of his rifles for the latter.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Hamilton did not, as on a former occasion, listen with indifference while he descanted on their merits, but examined them carefully, poised them in his hand, and pointed them out of the windows at the little belfry of the house he had visited with A. Z., and which he now chose as a target.

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

From this reading BARON Z— returned the next day, was delighted to see Hamilton, and went about with him everywhere, showing and explaining whatever he thought likely to interest him.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading There was to be a dance and target shooting match as wedding festivities; and it was with no small satisfaction that Hamilton, at an unmentionably early hour in the morning, followed Baron Z— to his room to choose one of his rifles for the latter.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading BARON Z— returned the next day, was delighted to see Hamilton, and went about with him everywhere, showing and explaining whatever he thought likely to interest him.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading BARON Z— returned the next day, was delighted to see Hamilton, and went about with him everywhere, showing and explaining whatever he thought likely to interest him.

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

From this reading Hamilton did not, as on a former occasion, listen with indifference while he descanted on their merits, but examined them carefully, poised them in his hand, and pointed them out of the windows at the little belfry of the house he had visited with A. Z., and which he now chose as a target.

during the time that

From this reading Hamilton did not, as on a former occasion, listen with indifference while he descanted on their merits, but examined them carefully, poised them in his hand, and pointed them out of the windows at the little belfry of the house he had visited with A. Z., and which he now chose as a target.

which person or people

From this reading One of their excursions was to the marriage of a wood-ranger with the daughter of an innkeeper, who lived deep in the mountains.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Hamilton did not, as on a former occasion, listen with indifference while he descanted on their merits, but examined them carefully, poised them in his hand, and pointed them out of the windows at the little belfry of the house he had visited with A. Z., and which he now chose as a target.

in the company of; together with

From this reading BARON Z— returned the next day, was delighted to see Hamilton, and went about with him everywhere, showing and explaining whatever he thought likely to interest him.

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

From this reading One of their excursions was to the marriage of a wood-ranger with the daughter of an innkeeper, who lived deep in the mountains.

the ending of a series or sequence

From this reading BARON Z— returned the next day, was delighted to see Hamilton, and went about with him everywhere, showing and explaining whatever he thought likely to interest him.