Chapter XX

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

From this reading He went for supper to a tavern which he knew would be visited by none of his friends.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading While awaiting the modest fare which he had ordered he picked up one of the papers published that evening, and found that it contained a fierce assault upon him for having dared to take the law into his own hands in attempting to punish the scoundrel who had introduced the name of Miss Horneck into his libel upon the author of the comedy about which all the town were talking.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading He knew that Garrick would be at the club in Gerrard street, to which he had been elected only a few days before the production of “She Stoops to Conquer,” and it was not at all unlikely that on this account the club would be a good deal livelier than it usually was even when Richard Burke was wittiest.

(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 He knew that Garrick would be at the club in Gerrard street, to which he had been elected only a few days before the production of “She Stoops to Conquer,” and it was not at all unlikely that on this account the club would be a good deal livelier than it usually was even when Richard Burke was wittiest.

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

From this reading He knew that Garrick would be at the club in Gerrard street, to which he had been elected only a few days before the production of “She Stoops to Conquer,” and it was not at all unlikely that on this account the club would be a good deal livelier than it usually was even when Richard Burke was wittiest.

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

From this reading He had no wish to share in the drolleries of Garrick as the latter turned Boswell into ridicule to make sport for the company.

someone who attacks

From this reading The scurrility of his new assailant produced no impression upon him.

close fighting during the culmination of a military attack

From this reading While awaiting the modest fare which he had ordered he picked up one of the papers published that evening, and found that it contained a fierce assault upon him for having dared to take the law into his own hands in attempting to punish the scoundrel who had introduced the name of Miss Horneck into his libel upon the author of the comedy about which all the town were talking.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He knew that Garrick would be at the club in Gerrard street, to which he had been elected only a few days before the production of “She Stoops to Conquer,” and it was not at all unlikely that on this account the club would be a good deal livelier than it usually was even when Richard Burke was wittiest.

-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt

From this reading While awaiting the modest fare which he had ordered he picked up one of the papers published that evening, and found that it contained a fierce assault upon him for having dared to take the law into his own hands in attempting to punish the scoundrel who had introduced the name of Miss Horneck into his libel upon the author of the comedy about which all the town were talking.

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

From this reading While awaiting the modest fare which he had ordered he picked up one of the papers published that evening, and found that it contained a fierce assault upon him for having dared to take the law into his own hands in attempting to punish the scoundrel who had introduced the name of Miss Horneck into his libel upon the author of the comedy about which all the town were talking.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading While awaiting the modest fare which he had ordered he picked up one of the papers published that evening, and found that it contained a fierce assault upon him for having dared to take the law into his own hands in attempting to punish the scoundrel who had introduced the name of Miss Horneck into his libel upon the author of the comedy about which all the town were talking.

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

From this reading He went for supper to a tavern which he knew would be visited by none of his friends.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He knew that Garrick would be at the club in Gerrard street, to which he had been elected only a few days before the production of “She Stoops to Conquer,” and it was not at all unlikely that on this account the club would be a good deal livelier than it usually was even when Richard Burke was wittiest.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He knew that Garrick would be at the club in Gerrard street, to which he had been elected only a few days before the production of “She Stoops to Conquer,” and it was not at all unlikely that on this account the club would be a good deal livelier than it usually was even when Richard Burke was wittiest.

Scottish author noted for his biography of Samuel Johnson (1740-1795)

From this reading He had no wish to share in the drolleries of Garrick as the latter turned Boswell into ridicule to make sport for the company.

British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)

From this reading He knew that Garrick would be at the club in Gerrard street, to which he had been elected only a few days before the production of “She Stoops to Conquer,” and it was not at all unlikely that on this account the club would be a good deal livelier than it usually was even when Richard Burke was wittiest.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He went for supper to a tavern which he knew would be visited by none of his friends.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading He knew that Garrick would be at the club in Gerrard street, to which he had been elected only a few days before the production of “She Stoops to Conquer,” and it was not at all unlikely that on this account the club would be a good deal livelier than it usually was even when Richard Burke was wittiest.

light and humorous drama with a happy ending

From this reading While awaiting the modest fare which he had ordered he picked up one of the papers published that evening, and found that it contained a fierce assault upon him for having dared to take the law into his own hands in attempting to punish the scoundrel who had introduced the name of Miss Horneck into his libel upon the author of the comedy about which all the town were talking.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading He had no wish to share in the drolleries of Garrick as the latter turned Boswell into ridicule to make sport for the company.

bring under control by force or authority

From this reading He knew that Garrick would be at the club in Gerrard street, to which he had been elected only a few days before the production of “She Stoops to Conquer,” and it was not at all unlikely that on this account the club would be a good deal livelier than it usually was even when Richard Burke was wittiest.

gotten under control

From this reading While awaiting the modest fare which he had ordered he picked up one of the papers published that evening, and found that it contained a fierce assault upon him for having dared to take the law into his own hands in attempting to punish the scoundrel who had introduced the name of Miss Horneck into his libel upon the author of the comedy about which all the town were talking.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading While awaiting the modest fare which he had ordered he picked up one of the papers published that evening, and found that it contained a fierce assault upon him for having dared to take the law into his own hands in attempting to punish the scoundrel who had introduced the name of Miss Horneck into his libel upon the author of the comedy about which all the town were talking.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He knew that Garrick would be at the club in Gerrard street, to which he had been elected only a few days before the production of “She Stoops to Conquer,” and it was not at all unlikely that on this account the club would be a good deal livelier than it usually was even when Richard Burke was wittiest.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading He knew that Garrick would be at the club in Gerrard street, to which he had been elected only a few days before the production of “She Stoops to Conquer,” and it was not at all unlikely that on this account the club would be a good deal livelier than it usually was even when Richard Burke was wittiest.

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From this reading He had no wish to share in the drolleries of Garrick as the latter turned Boswell into ridicule to make sport for the company.

subject to popular election

From this reading He knew that Garrick would be at the club in Gerrard street, to which he had been elected only a few days before the production of “She Stoops to Conquer,” and it was not at all unlikely that on this account the club would be a good deal livelier than it usually was even when Richard Burke was wittiest.

divisible by two

From this reading He knew that Garrick would be at the club in Gerrard street, to which he had been elected only a few days before the production of “She Stoops to Conquer,” and it was not at all unlikely that on this account the club would be a good deal livelier than it usually was even when Richard Burke was wittiest.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading While awaiting the modest fare which he had ordered he picked up one of the papers published that evening, and found that it contained a fierce assault upon him for having dared to take the law into his own hands in attempting to punish the scoundrel who had introduced the name of Miss Horneck into his libel upon the author of the comedy about which all the town were talking.

an agenda of things to do

From this reading While awaiting the modest fare which he had ordered he picked up one of the papers published that evening, and found that it contained a fierce assault upon him for having dared to take the law into his own hands in attempting to punish the scoundrel who had introduced the name of Miss Horneck into his libel upon the author of the comedy about which all the town were talking.

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

From this reading He knew that Garrick would be at the club in Gerrard street, to which he had been elected only a few days before the production of “She Stoops to Conquer,” and it was not at all unlikely that on this account the club would be a good deal livelier than it usually was even when Richard Burke was wittiest.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading While awaiting the modest fare which he had ordered he picked up one of the papers published that evening, and found that it contained a fierce assault upon him for having dared to take the law into his own hands in attempting to punish the scoundrel who had introduced the name of Miss Horneck into his libel upon the author of the comedy about which all the town were talking.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He went for supper to a tavern which he knew would be visited by none of his friends.

set up or found

From this reading While awaiting the modest fare which he had ordered he picked up one of the papers published that evening, and found that it contained a fierce assault upon him for having dared to take the law into his own hands in attempting to punish the scoundrel who had introduced the name of Miss Horneck into his libel upon the author of the comedy about which all the town were talking.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He went for supper to a tavern which he knew would be visited by none of his friends.

English actor and theater manager who was the foremost Shakespearean actor of his day (1717-1779)

From this reading He had no wish to share in the drolleries of Garrick as the latter turned Boswell into ridicule to make sport for the company.

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

From this reading He knew that Garrick would be at the club in Gerrard street, to which he had been elected only a few days before the production of “She Stoops to Conquer,” and it was not at all unlikely that on this account the club would be a good deal livelier than it usually was even when Richard Burke was wittiest.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading He knew that Garrick would be at the club in Gerrard street, to which he had been elected only a few days before the production of “She Stoops to Conquer,” and it was not at all unlikely that on this account the club would be a good deal livelier than it usually was even when Richard Burke was wittiest.

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

From this reading He had no wish to share in the drolleries of Garrick as the latter turned Boswell into ridicule to make sport for the company.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading While awaiting the modest fare which he had ordered he picked up one of the papers published that evening, and found that it contained a fierce assault upon him for having dared to take the law into his own hands in attempting to punish the scoundrel who had introduced the name of Miss Horneck into his libel upon the author of the comedy about which all the town were talking.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading While awaiting the modest fare which he had ordered he picked up one of the papers published that evening, and found that it contained a fierce assault upon him for having dared to take the law into his own hands in attempting to punish the scoundrel who had introduced the name of Miss Horneck into his libel upon the author of the comedy about which all the town were talking.

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

From this reading He went for supper to a tavern which he knew would be visited by none of his friends.

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

From this reading While awaiting the modest fare which he had ordered he picked up one of the papers published that evening, and found that it contained a fierce assault upon him for having dared to take the law into his own hands in attempting to punish the scoundrel who had introduced the name of Miss Horneck into his libel upon the author of the comedy about which all the town were talking.

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

From this reading He went for supper to a tavern which he knew would be visited by none of his friends.

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

From this reading While awaiting the modest fare which he had ordered he picked up one of the papers published that evening, and found that it contained a fierce assault upon him for having dared to take the law into his own hands in attempting to punish the scoundrel who had introduced the name of Miss Horneck into his libel upon the author of the comedy about which all the town were talking.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading The scurrility of his new assailant produced no impression upon him.

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

From this reading He had no wish to share in the drolleries of Garrick as the latter turned Boswell into ridicule to make sport for the company.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He had no wish to share in the drolleries of Garrick as the latter turned Boswell into ridicule to make sport for the company.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading While awaiting the modest fare which he had ordered he picked up one of the papers published that evening, and found that it contained a fierce assault upon him for having dared to take the law into his own hands in attempting to punish the scoundrel who had introduced the name of Miss Horneck into his libel upon the author of the comedy about which all the town were talking.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He knew that Garrick would be at the club in Gerrard street, to which he had been elected only a few days before the production of “She Stoops to Conquer,” and it was not at all unlikely that on this account the club would be a good deal livelier than it usually was even when Richard Burke was wittiest.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He went for supper to a tavern which he knew would be visited by none of his friends.

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

From this reading He had no wish to share in the drolleries of Garrick as the latter turned Boswell into ridicule to make sport for the company.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading While awaiting the modest fare which he had ordered he picked up one of the papers published that evening, and found that it contained a fierce assault upon him for having dared to take the law into his own hands in attempting to punish the scoundrel who had introduced the name of Miss Horneck into his libel upon the author of the comedy about which all the town were talking.

a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person

From this reading While awaiting the modest fare which he had ordered he picked up one of the papers published that evening, and found that it contained a fierce assault upon him for having dared to take the law into his own hands in attempting to punish the scoundrel who had introduced the name of Miss Horneck into his libel upon the author of the comedy about which all the town were talking.

comparative of “lively” — full of life and energy

From this reading He knew that Garrick would be at the club in Gerrard street, to which he had been elected only a few days before the production of “She Stoops to Conquer,” and it was not at all unlikely that on this account the club would be a good deal livelier than it usually was even when Richard Burke was wittiest.

engage in

From this reading He had no wish to share in the drolleries of Garrick as the latter turned Boswell into ridicule to make sport for the company.

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

From this reading While awaiting the modest fare which he had ordered he picked up one of the papers published that evening, and found that it contained a fierce assault upon him for having dared to take the law into his own hands in attempting to punish the scoundrel who had introduced the name of Miss Horneck into his libel upon the author of the comedy about which all the town were talking.

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading While awaiting the modest fare which he had ordered he picked up one of the papers published that evening, and found that it contained a fierce assault upon him for having dared to take the law into his own hands in attempting to punish the scoundrel who had introduced the name of Miss Horneck into his libel upon the author of the comedy about which all the town were talking.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading While awaiting the modest fare which he had ordered he picked up one of the papers published that evening, and found that it contained a fierce assault upon him for having dared to take the law into his own hands in attempting to punish the scoundrel who had introduced the name of Miss Horneck into his libel upon the author of the comedy about which all the town were talking.

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

From this reading The scurrility of his new assailant produced no impression upon him.

not any; not one

From this reading He had no wish to share in the drolleries of Garrick as the latter turned Boswell into ridicule to make sport for the company.

not one, and not any

From this reading He went for supper to a tavern which he knew would be visited by none of his friends.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He knew that Garrick would be at the club in Gerrard street, to which he had been elected only a few days before the production of “She Stoops to Conquer,” and it was not at all unlikely that on this account the club would be a good deal livelier than it usually was even when Richard Burke was wittiest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He went for supper to a tavern which he knew would be visited by none of his friends.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He knew that Garrick would be at the club in Gerrard street, to which he had been elected only a few days before the production of “She Stoops to Conquer,” and it was not at all unlikely that on this account the club would be a good deal livelier than it usually was even when Richard Burke was wittiest.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading While awaiting the modest fare which he had ordered he picked up one of the papers published that evening, and found that it contained a fierce assault upon him for having dared to take the law into his own hands in attempting to punish the scoundrel who had introduced the name of Miss Horneck into his libel upon the author of the comedy about which all the town were talking.

and nothing more

From this reading He knew that Garrick would be at the club in Gerrard street, to which he had been elected only a few days before the production of “She Stoops to Conquer,” and it was not at all unlikely that on this account the club would be a good deal livelier than it usually was even when Richard Burke was wittiest.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading While awaiting the modest fare which he had ordered he picked up one of the papers published that evening, and found that it contained a fierce assault upon him for having dared to take the law into his own hands in attempting to punish the scoundrel who had introduced the name of Miss Horneck into his libel upon the author of the comedy about which all the town were talking.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading While awaiting the modest fare which he had ordered he picked up one of the papers published that evening, and found that it contained a fierce assault upon him for having dared to take the law into his own hands in attempting to punish the scoundrel who had introduced the name of Miss Horneck into his libel upon the author of the comedy about which all the town were talking.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading While awaiting the modest fare which he had ordered he picked up one of the papers published that evening, and found that it contained a fierce assault upon him for having dared to take the law into his own hands in attempting to punish the scoundrel who had introduced the name of Miss Horneck into his libel upon the author of the comedy about which all the town were talking.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading While awaiting the modest fare which he had ordered he picked up one of the papers published that evening, and found that it contained a fierce assault upon him for having dared to take the law into his own hands in attempting to punish the scoundrel who had introduced the name of Miss Horneck into his libel upon the author of the comedy about which all the town were talking.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading The scurrility of his new assailant produced no impression upon him.

the act or process of producing something

From this reading He knew that Garrick would be at the club in Gerrard street, to which he had been elected only a few days before the production of “She Stoops to Conquer,” and it was not at all unlikely that on this account the club would be a good deal livelier than it usually was even when Richard Burke was wittiest.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading While awaiting the modest fare which he had ordered he picked up one of the papers published that evening, and found that it contained a fierce assault upon him for having dared to take the law into his own hands in attempting to punish the scoundrel who had introduced the name of Miss Horneck into his libel upon the author of the comedy about which all the town were talking.

impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on

From this reading While awaiting the modest fare which he had ordered he picked up one of the papers published that evening, and found that it contained a fierce assault upon him for having dared to take the law into his own hands in attempting to punish the scoundrel who had introduced the name of Miss Horneck into his libel upon the author of the comedy about which all the town were talking.

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

From this reading He knew that Garrick would be at the club in Gerrard street, to which he had been elected only a few days before the production of “She Stoops to Conquer,” and it was not at all unlikely that on this account the club would be a good deal livelier than it usually was even when Richard Burke was wittiest.

language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate

From this reading He had no wish to share in the drolleries of Garrick as the latter turned Boswell into ridicule to make sport for the company.

a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately

From this reading While awaiting the modest fare which he had ordered he picked up one of the papers published that evening, and found that it contained a fierce assault upon him for having dared to take the law into his own hands in attempting to punish the scoundrel who had introduced the name of Miss Horneck into his libel upon the author of the comedy about which all the town were talking.

foul-mouthed or obscene abuse

From this reading The scurrility of his new assailant produced no impression upon him.

have in common

From this reading He had no wish to share in the drolleries of Garrick as the latter turned Boswell into ridicule to make sport for the company.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He knew that Garrick would be at the club in Gerrard street, to which he had been elected only a few days before the production of “She Stoops to Conquer,” and it was not at all unlikely that on this account the club would be a good deal livelier than it usually was even when Richard Burke was wittiest.

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading He had no wish to share in the drolleries of Garrick as the latter turned Boswell into ridicule to make sport for the company.

plural of “stoop” — an inclination of the top half of the body forward and downward

From this reading He knew that Garrick would be at the club in Gerrard street, to which he had been elected only a few days before the production of “She Stoops to Conquer,” and it was not at all unlikely that on this account the club would be a good deal livelier than it usually was even when Richard Burke was wittiest.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading He knew that Garrick would be at the club in Gerrard street, to which he had been elected only a few days before the production of “She Stoops to Conquer,” and it was not at all unlikely that on this account the club would be a good deal livelier than it usually was even when Richard Burke was wittiest.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading He went for supper to a tavern which he knew would be visited by none of his friends.

carry out

From this reading While awaiting the modest fare which he had ordered he picked up one of the papers published that evening, and found that it contained a fierce assault upon him for having dared to take the law into his own hands in attempting to punish the scoundrel who had introduced the name of Miss Horneck into his libel upon the author of the comedy about which all the town were talking.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading While awaiting the modest fare which he had ordered he picked up one of the papers published that evening, and found that it contained a fierce assault upon him for having dared to take the law into his own hands in attempting to punish the scoundrel who had introduced the name of Miss Horneck into his libel upon the author of the comedy about which all the town were talking.

a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks

From this reading He went for supper to a tavern which he knew would be visited by none of his friends.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He knew that Garrick would be at the club in Gerrard street, to which he had been elected only a few days before the production of “She Stoops to Conquer,” and it was not at all unlikely that on this account the club would be a good deal livelier than it usually was even when Richard Burke was wittiest.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He knew that Garrick would be at the club in Gerrard street, to which he had been elected only a few days before the production of “She Stoops to Conquer,” and it was not at all unlikely that on this account the club would be a good deal livelier than it usually was even when Richard Burke was wittiest.

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

From this reading He had no wish to share in the drolleries of Garrick as the latter turned Boswell into ridicule to make sport for the company.

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

From this reading He knew that Garrick would be at the club in Gerrard street, to which he had been elected only a few days before the production of “She Stoops to Conquer,” and it was not at all unlikely that on this account the club would be a good deal livelier than it usually was even when Richard Burke was wittiest.

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

From this reading He went for supper to a tavern which he knew would be visited by none of his friends.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading While awaiting the modest fare which he had ordered he picked up one of the papers published that evening, and found that it contained a fierce assault upon him for having dared to take the law into his own hands in attempting to punish the scoundrel who had introduced the name of Miss Horneck into his libel upon the author of the comedy about which all the town were talking.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading He had no wish to share in the drolleries of Garrick as the latter turned Boswell into ridicule to make sport for the company.

not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred

From this reading He knew that Garrick would be at the club in Gerrard street, to which he had been elected only a few days before the production of “She Stoops to Conquer,” and it was not at all unlikely that on this account the club would be a good deal livelier than it usually was even when Richard Burke was wittiest.

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

From this reading While awaiting the modest fare which he had ordered he picked up one of the papers published that evening, and found that it contained a fierce assault upon him for having dared to take the law into his own hands in attempting to punish the scoundrel who had introduced the name of Miss Horneck into his libel upon the author of the comedy about which all the town were talking.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading While awaiting the modest fare which he had ordered he picked up one of the papers published that evening, and found that it contained a fierce assault upon him for having dared to take the law into his own hands in attempting to punish the scoundrel who had introduced the name of Miss Horneck into his libel upon the author of the comedy about which all the town were talking.

under normal conditions

From this reading He knew that Garrick would be at the club in Gerrard street, to which he had been elected only a few days before the production of “She Stoops to Conquer,” and it was not at all unlikely that on this account the club would be a good deal livelier than it usually was even when Richard Burke was wittiest.

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

From this reading He went for supper to a tavern which he knew would be visited by none of his friends.

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

From this reading He knew that Garrick would be at the club in Gerrard street, to which he had been elected only a few days before the production of “She Stoops to Conquer,” and it was not at all unlikely that on this account the club would be a good deal livelier than it usually was even when Richard Burke was wittiest.

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

From this reading He went for supper to a tavern which he knew would be visited by none of his friends.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading While awaiting the modest fare which he had ordered he picked up one of the papers published that evening, and found that it contained a fierce assault upon him for having dared to take the law into his own hands in attempting to punish the scoundrel who had introduced the name of Miss Horneck into his libel upon the author of the comedy about which all the town were talking.

at the time that

From this reading He knew that Garrick would be at the club in Gerrard street, to which he had been elected only a few days before the production of “She Stoops to Conquer,” and it was not at all unlikely that on this account the club would be a good deal livelier than it usually was even when Richard Burke was wittiest.

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

From this reading He went for supper to a tavern which he knew would be visited by none of his friends.

during the time that

From this reading While awaiting the modest fare which he had ordered he picked up one of the papers published that evening, and found that it contained a fierce assault upon him for having dared to take the law into his own hands in attempting to punish the scoundrel who had introduced the name of Miss Horneck into his libel upon the author of the comedy about which all the town were talking.

which person or people

From this reading While awaiting the modest fare which he had ordered he picked up one of the papers published that evening, and found that it contained a fierce assault upon him for having dared to take the law into his own hands in attempting to punish the scoundrel who had introduced the name of Miss Horneck into his libel upon the author of the comedy about which all the town were talking.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading He had no wish to share in the drolleries of Garrick as the latter turned Boswell into ridicule to make sport for the company.

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From this reading He knew that Garrick would be at the club in Gerrard street, to which he had been elected only a few days before the production of “She Stoops to Conquer,” and it was not at all unlikely that on this account the club would be a good deal livelier than it usually was even when Richard Burke was wittiest.

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

From this reading He went for supper to a tavern which he knew would be visited by none of his friends.