Chapter XXXVI · Chapter 36

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

From this reading A FRIEND'S APOLOGY FOR A FRIEND.--JACK DOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF DEEP ABYSS OF WOE.--HIS DESPAIR.--THE HOUR AND THE MAN!--WHERE IS THE WOMAN!--A SACRED SPOT.--OLD FLETCHER.--THE TOLL OF THE BELL.--MEDITATIONS ON EACH SUCCESSIVE STROKE.--A WILD SEARCH.--THE PRETTY SERVANT-MAID, AND HER PRETTY STORY.--THROWING GOLD ABOUT.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A FRIEND'S APOLOGY FOR A FRIEND.--JACK DOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF DEEP ABYSS OF WOE.--HIS DESPAIR.--THE HOUR AND THE MAN!--WHERE IS THE WOMAN!--A SACRED SPOT.--OLD FLETCHER.--THE TOLL OF THE BELL.--MEDITATIONS ON EACH SUCCESSIVE STROKE.--A WILD SEARCH.--THE PRETTY SERVANT-MAID, AND HER PRETTY STORY.--THROWING GOLD ABOUT.

the state of being absent

From this reading He could easily get leave of absence and go home, for the sake of attending to his estates.

a bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively)

From this reading A FRIEND'S APOLOGY FOR A FRIEND.--JACK DOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF DEEP ABYSS OF WOE.--HIS DESPAIR.--THE HOUR AND THE MAN!--WHERE IS THE WOMAN!--A SACRED SPOT.--OLD FLETCHER.--THE TOLL OF THE BELL.--MEDITATIONS ON EACH SUCCESSIVE STROKE.--A WILD SEARCH.--THE PRETTY SERVANT-MAID, AND HER PRETTY STORY.--THROWING GOLD ABOUT.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Once in England, he could sell out, and retire from the army altogether, or exchange into another regiment.

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

From this reading A FRIEND'S APOLOGY FOR A FRIEND.--JACK DOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF DEEP ABYSS OF WOE.--HIS DESPAIR.--THE HOUR AND THE MAN!--WHERE IS THE WOMAN!--A SACRED SPOT.--OLD FLETCHER.--THE TOLL OF THE BELL.--MEDITATIONS ON EACH SUCCESSIVE STROKE.--A WILD SEARCH.--THE PRETTY SERVANT-MAID, AND HER PRETTY STORY.--THROWING GOLD ABOUT.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Once in England, he could sell out, and retire from the army altogether, or exchange into another regiment.

an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone

From this reading A FRIEND'S APOLOGY FOR A FRIEND.--JACK DOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF DEEP ABYSS OF WOE.--HIS DESPAIR.--THE HOUR AND THE MAN!--WHERE IS THE WOMAN!--A SACRED SPOT.--OLD FLETCHER.--THE TOLL OF THE BELL.--MEDITATIONS ON EACH SUCCESSIVE STROKE.--A WILD SEARCH.--THE PRETTY SERVANT-MAID, AND HER PRETTY STORY.--THROWING GOLD ABOUT.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading Once in England, he could sell out, and retire from the army altogether, or exchange into another regiment.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A FRIEND'S APOLOGY FOR A FRIEND.--JACK DOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF DEEP ABYSS OF WOE.--HIS DESPAIR.--THE HOUR AND THE MAN!--WHERE IS THE WOMAN!--A SACRED SPOT.--OLD FLETCHER.--THE TOLL OF THE BELL.--MEDITATIONS ON EACH SUCCESSIVE STROKE.--A WILD SEARCH.--THE PRETTY SERVANT-MAID, AND HER PRETTY STORY.--THROWING GOLD ABOUT.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading He could easily get leave of absence and go home, for the sake of attending to his estates.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading A FRIEND'S APOLOGY FOR A FRIEND.--JACK DOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF DEEP ABYSS OF WOE.--HIS DESPAIR.--THE HOUR AND THE MAN!--WHERE IS THE WOMAN!--A SACRED SPOT.--OLD FLETCHER.--THE TOLL OF THE BELL.--MEDITATIONS ON EACH SUCCESSIVE STROKE.--A WILD SEARCH.--THE PRETTY SERVANT-MAID, AND HER PRETTY STORY.--THROWING GOLD ABOUT.

the lower side of anything

From this reading A FRIEND'S APOLOGY FOR A FRIEND.--JACK DOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF DEEP ABYSS OF WOE.--HIS DESPAIR.--THE HOUR AND THE MAN!--WHERE IS THE WOMAN!--A SACRED SPOT.--OLD FLETCHER.--THE TOLL OF THE BELL.--MEDITATIONS ON EACH SUCCESSIVE STROKE.--A WILD SEARCH.--THE PRETTY SERVANT-MAID, AND HER PRETTY STORY.--THROWING GOLD ABOUT.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Jack's strange revelation excited my deepest sympathy, but I did not see how it was possible for him to get rid of his difficulty.

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

From this reading One way was certainly possible.

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

From this reading He could easily get leave of absence and go home, for the sake of attending to his estates.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading A FRIEND'S APOLOGY FOR A FRIEND.--JACK DOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF DEEP ABYSS OF WOE.--HIS DESPAIR.--THE HOUR AND THE MAN!--WHERE IS THE WOMAN!--A SACRED SPOT.--OLD FLETCHER.--THE TOLL OF THE BELL.--MEDITATIONS ON EACH SUCCESSIVE STROKE.--A WILD SEARCH.--THE PRETTY SERVANT-MAID, AND HER PRETTY STORY.--THROWING GOLD ABOUT.

superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Jack's strange revelation excited my deepest sympathy, but I did not see how it was possible for him to get rid of his difficulty.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading A FRIEND'S APOLOGY FOR A FRIEND.--JACK DOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF DEEP ABYSS OF WOE.--HIS DESPAIR.--THE HOUR AND THE MAN!--WHERE IS THE WOMAN!--A SACRED SPOT.--OLD FLETCHER.--THE TOLL OF THE BELL.--MEDITATIONS ON EACH SUCCESSIVE STROKE.--A WILD SEARCH.--THE PRETTY SERVANT-MAID, AND HER PRETTY STORY.--THROWING GOLD ABOUT.

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

From this reading Jack's strange revelation excited my deepest sympathy, but I did not see how it was possible for him to get rid of his difficulty.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Jack's strange revelation excited my deepest sympathy, but I did not see how it was possible for him to get rid of his difficulty.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A FRIEND'S APOLOGY FOR A FRIEND.--JACK DOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF DEEP ABYSS OF WOE.--HIS DESPAIR.--THE HOUR AND THE MAN!--WHERE IS THE WOMAN!--A SACRED SPOT.--OLD FLETCHER.--THE TOLL OF THE BELL.--MEDITATIONS ON EACH SUCCESSIVE STROKE.--A WILD SEARCH.--THE PRETTY SERVANT-MAID, AND HER PRETTY STORY.--THROWING GOLD ABOUT.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading A FRIEND'S APOLOGY FOR A FRIEND.--JACK DOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF DEEP ABYSS OF WOE.--HIS DESPAIR.--THE HOUR AND THE MAN!--WHERE IS THE WOMAN!--A SACRED SPOT.--OLD FLETCHER.--THE TOLL OF THE BELL.--MEDITATIONS ON EACH SUCCESSIVE STROKE.--A WILD SEARCH.--THE PRETTY SERVANT-MAID, AND HER PRETTY STORY.--THROWING GOLD ABOUT.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading He could easily get leave of absence and go home, for the sake of attending to his estates.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Once in England, he could sell out, and retire from the army altogether, or exchange into another regiment.

plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading He could easily get leave of absence and go home, for the sake of attending to his estates.

chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

From this reading Once in England, he could sell out, and retire from the army altogether, or exchange into another regiment.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading Jack's strange revelation excited my deepest sympathy, but I did not see how it was possible for him to get rid of his difficulty.

prolific English dramatist who collaborated with Francis Beaumont and many other dramatists (1579-1625)

From this reading A FRIEND'S APOLOGY FOR A FRIEND.--JACK DOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF DEEP ABYSS OF WOE.--HIS DESPAIR.--THE HOUR AND THE MAN!--WHERE IS THE WOMAN!--A SACRED SPOT.--OLD FLETCHER.--THE TOLL OF THE BELL.--MEDITATIONS ON EACH SUCCESSIVE STROKE.--A WILD SEARCH.--THE PRETTY SERVANT-MAID, AND HER PRETTY STORY.--THROWING GOLD ABOUT.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A FRIEND'S APOLOGY FOR A FRIEND.--JACK DOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF DEEP ABYSS OF WOE.--HIS DESPAIR.--THE HOUR AND THE MAN!--WHERE IS THE WOMAN!--A SACRED SPOT.--OLD FLETCHER.--THE TOLL OF THE BELL.--MEDITATIONS ON EACH SUCCESSIVE STROKE.--A WILD SEARCH.--THE PRETTY SERVANT-MAID, AND HER PRETTY STORY.--THROWING GOLD ABOUT.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading A FRIEND'S APOLOGY FOR A FRIEND.--JACK DOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF DEEP ABYSS OF WOE.--HIS DESPAIR.--THE HOUR AND THE MAN!--WHERE IS THE WOMAN!--A SACRED SPOT.--OLD FLETCHER.--THE TOLL OF THE BELL.--MEDITATIONS ON EACH SUCCESSIVE STROKE.--A WILD SEARCH.--THE PRETTY SERVANT-MAID, AND HER PRETTY STORY.--THROWING GOLD ABOUT.

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

From this reading A FRIEND'S APOLOGY FOR A FRIEND.--JACK DOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF DEEP ABYSS OF WOE.--HIS DESPAIR.--THE HOUR AND THE MAN!--WHERE IS THE WOMAN!--A SACRED SPOT.--OLD FLETCHER.--THE TOLL OF THE BELL.--MEDITATIONS ON EACH SUCCESSIVE STROKE.--A WILD SEARCH.--THE PRETTY SERVANT-MAID, AND HER PRETTY STORY.--THROWING GOLD ABOUT.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Once in England, he could sell out, and retire from the army altogether, or exchange into another regiment.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Jack's strange revelation excited my deepest sympathy, but I did not see how it was possible for him to get rid of his difficulty.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He could easily get leave of absence and go home, for the sake of attending to his estates.

coins made of gold

From this reading A FRIEND'S APOLOGY FOR A FRIEND.--JACK DOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF DEEP ABYSS OF WOE.--HIS DESPAIR.--THE HOUR AND THE MAN!--WHERE IS THE WOMAN!--A SACRED SPOT.--OLD FLETCHER.--THE TOLL OF THE BELL.--MEDITATIONS ON EACH SUCCESSIVE STROKE.--A WILD SEARCH.--THE PRETTY SERVANT-MAID, AND HER PRETTY STORY.--THROWING GOLD ABOUT.

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

From this reading He could easily get leave of absence and go home, for the sake of attending to his estates.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading A FRIEND'S APOLOGY FOR A FRIEND.--JACK DOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF DEEP ABYSS OF WOE.--HIS DESPAIR.--THE HOUR AND THE MAN!--WHERE IS THE WOMAN!--A SACRED SPOT.--OLD FLETCHER.--THE TOLL OF THE BELL.--MEDITATIONS ON EACH SUCCESSIVE STROKE.--A WILD SEARCH.--THE PRETTY SERVANT-MAID, AND HER PRETTY STORY.--THROWING GOLD ABOUT.

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

From this reading Jack's strange revelation excited my deepest sympathy, but I did not see how it was possible for him to get rid of his difficulty.

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

From this reading A FRIEND'S APOLOGY FOR A FRIEND.--JACK DOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF DEEP ABYSS OF WOE.--HIS DESPAIR.--THE HOUR AND THE MAN!--WHERE IS THE WOMAN!--A SACRED SPOT.--OLD FLETCHER.--THE TOLL OF THE BELL.--MEDITATIONS ON EACH SUCCESSIVE STROKE.--A WILD SEARCH.--THE PRETTY SERVANT-MAID, AND HER PRETTY STORY.--THROWING GOLD ABOUT.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He could easily get leave of absence and go home, for the sake of attending to his estates.

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

From this reading A FRIEND'S APOLOGY FOR A FRIEND.--JACK DOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF DEEP ABYSS OF WOE.--HIS DESPAIR.--THE HOUR AND THE MAN!--WHERE IS THE WOMAN!--A SACRED SPOT.--OLD FLETCHER.--THE TOLL OF THE BELL.--MEDITATIONS ON EACH SUCCESSIVE STROKE.--A WILD SEARCH.--THE PRETTY SERVANT-MAID, AND HER PRETTY STORY.--THROWING GOLD ABOUT.

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From this reading Jack's strange revelation excited my deepest sympathy, but I did not see how it was possible for him to get rid of his difficulty.

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

From this reading Jack's strange revelation excited my deepest sympathy, but I did not see how it was possible for him to get rid of his difficulty.

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

From this reading Once in England, he could sell out, and retire from the army altogether, or exchange into another regiment.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Once in England, he could sell out, and retire from the army altogether, or exchange into another regiment.

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

From this reading A FRIEND'S APOLOGY FOR A FRIEND.--JACK DOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF DEEP ABYSS OF WOE.--HIS DESPAIR.--THE HOUR AND THE MAN!--WHERE IS THE WOMAN!--A SACRED SPOT.--OLD FLETCHER.--THE TOLL OF THE BELL.--MEDITATIONS ON EACH SUCCESSIVE STROKE.--A WILD SEARCH.--THE PRETTY SERVANT-MAID, AND HER PRETTY STORY.--THROWING GOLD ABOUT.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Jack's strange revelation excited my deepest sympathy, but I did not see how it was possible for him to get rid of his difficulty.

a small worthless amount

From this reading A FRIEND'S APOLOGY FOR A FRIEND.--JACK DOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF DEEP ABYSS OF WOE.--HIS DESPAIR.--THE HOUR AND THE MAN!--WHERE IS THE WOMAN!--A SACRED SPOT.--OLD FLETCHER.--THE TOLL OF THE BELL.--MEDITATIONS ON EACH SUCCESSIVE STROKE.--A WILD SEARCH.--THE PRETTY SERVANT-MAID, AND HER PRETTY STORY.--THROWING GOLD ABOUT.

possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount

From this reading Jack's strange revelation excited my deepest sympathy, but I did not see how it was possible for him to get rid of his difficulty.

go away from a place

From this reading He could easily get leave of absence and go home, for the sake of attending to his estates.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A FRIEND'S APOLOGY FOR A FRIEND.--JACK DOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF DEEP ABYSS OF WOE.--HIS DESPAIR.--THE HOUR AND THE MAN!--WHERE IS THE WOMAN!--A SACRED SPOT.--OLD FLETCHER.--THE TOLL OF THE BELL.--MEDITATIONS ON EACH SUCCESSIVE STROKE.--A WILD SEARCH.--THE PRETTY SERVANT-MAID, AND HER PRETTY STORY.--THROWING GOLD ABOUT.

plural of “meditation” — continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature

From this reading A FRIEND'S APOLOGY FOR A FRIEND.--JACK DOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF DEEP ABYSS OF WOE.--HIS DESPAIR.--THE HOUR AND THE MAN!--WHERE IS THE WOMAN!--A SACRED SPOT.--OLD FLETCHER.--THE TOLL OF THE BELL.--MEDITATIONS ON EACH SUCCESSIVE STROKE.--A WILD SEARCH.--THE PRETTY SERVANT-MAID, AND HER PRETTY STORY.--THROWING GOLD ABOUT.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Jack's strange revelation excited my deepest sympathy, but I did not see how it was possible for him to get rid of his difficulty.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Jack's strange revelation excited my deepest sympathy, but I did not see how it was possible for him to get rid of his difficulty.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A FRIEND'S APOLOGY FOR A FRIEND.--JACK DOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF DEEP ABYSS OF WOE.--HIS DESPAIR.--THE HOUR AND THE MAN!--WHERE IS THE WOMAN!--A SACRED SPOT.--OLD FLETCHER.--THE TOLL OF THE BELL.--MEDITATIONS ON EACH SUCCESSIVE STROKE.--A WILD SEARCH.--THE PRETTY SERVANT-MAID, AND HER PRETTY STORY.--THROWING GOLD ABOUT.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading A FRIEND'S APOLOGY FOR A FRIEND.--JACK DOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF DEEP ABYSS OF WOE.--HIS DESPAIR.--THE HOUR AND THE MAN!--WHERE IS THE WOMAN!--A SACRED SPOT.--OLD FLETCHER.--THE TOLL OF THE BELL.--MEDITATIONS ON EACH SUCCESSIVE STROKE.--A WILD SEARCH.--THE PRETTY SERVANT-MAID, AND HER PRETTY STORY.--THROWING GOLD ABOUT.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A FRIEND'S APOLOGY FOR A FRIEND.--JACK DOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF DEEP ABYSS OF WOE.--HIS DESPAIR.--THE HOUR AND THE MAN!--WHERE IS THE WOMAN!--A SACRED SPOT.--OLD FLETCHER.--THE TOLL OF THE BELL.--MEDITATIONS ON EACH SUCCESSIVE STROKE.--A WILD SEARCH.--THE PRETTY SERVANT-MAID, AND HER PRETTY STORY.--THROWING GOLD ABOUT.

on one occasion

From this reading Once in England, he could sell out, and retire from the army altogether, or exchange into another regiment.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One way was certainly possible.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Once in England, he could sell out, and retire from the army altogether, or exchange into another regiment.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Once in England, he could sell out, and retire from the army altogether, or exchange into another regiment.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Jack's strange revelation excited my deepest sympathy, but I did not see how it was possible for him to get rid of his difficulty.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading A FRIEND'S APOLOGY FOR A FRIEND.--JACK DOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF DEEP ABYSS OF WOE.--HIS DESPAIR.--THE HOUR AND THE MAN!--WHERE IS THE WOMAN!--A SACRED SPOT.--OLD FLETCHER.--THE TOLL OF THE BELL.--MEDITATIONS ON EACH SUCCESSIVE STROKE.--A WILD SEARCH.--THE PRETTY SERVANT-MAID, AND HER PRETTY STORY.--THROWING GOLD ABOUT.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading Once in England, he could sell out, and retire from the army altogether, or exchange into another regiment.

go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position

From this reading Once in England, he could sell out, and retire from the army altogether, or exchange into another regiment.

the speech act of making something evident

From this reading Jack's strange revelation excited my deepest sympathy, but I did not see how it was possible for him to get rid of his difficulty.

relieve from

From this reading Jack's strange revelation excited my deepest sympathy, but I did not see how it was possible for him to get rid of his difficulty.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading A FRIEND'S APOLOGY FOR A FRIEND.--JACK DOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF DEEP ABYSS OF WOE.--HIS DESPAIR.--THE HOUR AND THE MAN!--WHERE IS THE WOMAN!--A SACRED SPOT.--OLD FLETCHER.--THE TOLL OF THE BELL.--MEDITATIONS ON EACH SUCCESSIVE STROKE.--A WILD SEARCH.--THE PRETTY SERVANT-MAID, AND HER PRETTY STORY.--THROWING GOLD ABOUT.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading He could easily get leave of absence and go home, for the sake of attending to his estates.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading A FRIEND'S APOLOGY FOR A FRIEND.--JACK DOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF DEEP ABYSS OF WOE.--HIS DESPAIR.--THE HOUR AND THE MAN!--WHERE IS THE WOMAN!--A SACRED SPOT.--OLD FLETCHER.--THE TOLL OF THE BELL.--MEDITATIONS ON EACH SUCCESSIVE STROKE.--A WILD SEARCH.--THE PRETTY SERVANT-MAID, AND HER PRETTY STORY.--THROWING GOLD ABOUT.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Jack's strange revelation excited my deepest sympathy, but I did not see how it was possible for him to get rid of his difficulty.

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading Once in England, he could sell out, and retire from the army altogether, or exchange into another regiment.

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

From this reading A FRIEND'S APOLOGY FOR A FRIEND.--JACK DOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF DEEP ABYSS OF WOE.--HIS DESPAIR.--THE HOUR AND THE MAN!--WHERE IS THE WOMAN!--A SACRED SPOT.--OLD FLETCHER.--THE TOLL OF THE BELL.--MEDITATIONS ON EACH SUCCESSIVE STROKE.--A WILD SEARCH.--THE PRETTY SERVANT-MAID, AND HER PRETTY STORY.--THROWING GOLD ABOUT.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading A FRIEND'S APOLOGY FOR A FRIEND.--JACK DOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF DEEP ABYSS OF WOE.--HIS DESPAIR.--THE HOUR AND THE MAN!--WHERE IS THE WOMAN!--A SACRED SPOT.--OLD FLETCHER.--THE TOLL OF THE BELL.--MEDITATIONS ON EACH SUCCESSIVE STROKE.--A WILD SEARCH.--THE PRETTY SERVANT-MAID, AND HER PRETTY STORY.--THROWING GOLD ABOUT.

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

From this reading A FRIEND'S APOLOGY FOR A FRIEND.--JACK DOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF DEEP ABYSS OF WOE.--HIS DESPAIR.--THE HOUR AND THE MAN!--WHERE IS THE WOMAN!--A SACRED SPOT.--OLD FLETCHER.--THE TOLL OF THE BELL.--MEDITATIONS ON EACH SUCCESSIVE STROKE.--A WILD SEARCH.--THE PRETTY SERVANT-MAID, AND HER PRETTY STORY.--THROWING GOLD ABOUT.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Jack's strange revelation excited my deepest sympathy, but I did not see how it was possible for him to get rid of his difficulty.

(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading A FRIEND'S APOLOGY FOR A FRIEND.--JACK DOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF DEEP ABYSS OF WOE.--HIS DESPAIR.--THE HOUR AND THE MAN!--WHERE IS THE WOMAN!--A SACRED SPOT.--OLD FLETCHER.--THE TOLL OF THE BELL.--MEDITATIONS ON EACH SUCCESSIVE STROKE.--A WILD SEARCH.--THE PRETTY SERVANT-MAID, AND HER PRETTY STORY.--THROWING GOLD ABOUT.

in regular succession without gaps

From this reading A FRIEND'S APOLOGY FOR A FRIEND.--JACK DOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF DEEP ABYSS OF WOE.--HIS DESPAIR.--THE HOUR AND THE MAN!--WHERE IS THE WOMAN!--A SACRED SPOT.--OLD FLETCHER.--THE TOLL OF THE BELL.--MEDITATIONS ON EACH SUCCESSIVE STROKE.--A WILD SEARCH.--THE PRETTY SERVANT-MAID, AND HER PRETTY STORY.--THROWING GOLD ABOUT.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Jack's strange revelation excited my deepest sympathy, but I did not see how it was possible for him to get rid of his difficulty.

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

From this reading A FRIEND'S APOLOGY FOR A FRIEND.--JACK DOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF DEEP ABYSS OF WOE.--HIS DESPAIR.--THE HOUR AND THE MAN!--WHERE IS THE WOMAN!--A SACRED SPOT.--OLD FLETCHER.--THE TOLL OF THE BELL.--MEDITATIONS ON EACH SUCCESSIVE STROKE.--A WILD SEARCH.--THE PRETTY SERVANT-MAID, AND HER PRETTY STORY.--THROWING GOLD ABOUT.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading A FRIEND'S APOLOGY FOR A FRIEND.--JACK DOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF DEEP ABYSS OF WOE.--HIS DESPAIR.--THE HOUR AND THE MAN!--WHERE IS THE WOMAN!--A SACRED SPOT.--OLD FLETCHER.--THE TOLL OF THE BELL.--MEDITATIONS ON EACH SUCCESSIVE STROKE.--A WILD SEARCH.--THE PRETTY SERVANT-MAID, AND HER PRETTY STORY.--THROWING GOLD ABOUT.

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

From this reading Jack's strange revelation excited my deepest sympathy, but I did not see how it was possible for him to get rid of his difficulty.

a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for maintenance)

From this reading A FRIEND'S APOLOGY FOR A FRIEND.--JACK DOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF DEEP ABYSS OF WOE.--HIS DESPAIR.--THE HOUR AND THE MAN!--WHERE IS THE WOMAN!--A SACRED SPOT.--OLD FLETCHER.--THE TOLL OF THE BELL.--MEDITATIONS ON EACH SUCCESSIVE STROKE.--A WILD SEARCH.--THE PRETTY SERVANT-MAID, AND HER PRETTY STORY.--THROWING GOLD ABOUT.

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

From this reading Jack's strange revelation excited my deepest sympathy, but I did not see how it was possible for him to get rid of his difficulty.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading One way was certainly possible.

in or at the place that

From this reading A FRIEND'S APOLOGY FOR A FRIEND.--JACK DOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF DEEP ABYSS OF WOE.--HIS DESPAIR.--THE HOUR AND THE MAN!--WHERE IS THE WOMAN!--A SACRED SPOT.--OLD FLETCHER.--THE TOLL OF THE BELL.--MEDITATIONS ON EACH SUCCESSIVE STROKE.--A WILD SEARCH.--THE PRETTY SERVANT-MAID, AND HER PRETTY STORY.--THROWING GOLD ABOUT.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading A FRIEND'S APOLOGY FOR A FRIEND.--JACK DOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF DEEP ABYSS OF WOE.--HIS DESPAIR.--THE HOUR AND THE MAN!--WHERE IS THE WOMAN!--A SACRED SPOT.--OLD FLETCHER.--THE TOLL OF THE BELL.--MEDITATIONS ON EACH SUCCESSIVE STROKE.--A WILD SEARCH.--THE PRETTY SERVANT-MAID, AND HER PRETTY STORY.--THROWING GOLD ABOUT.

misery resulting from affliction

From this reading A FRIEND'S APOLOGY FOR A FRIEND.--JACK DOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF DEEP ABYSS OF WOE.--HIS DESPAIR.--THE HOUR AND THE MAN!--WHERE IS THE WOMAN!--A SACRED SPOT.--OLD FLETCHER.--THE TOLL OF THE BELL.--MEDITATIONS ON EACH SUCCESSIVE STROKE.--A WILD SEARCH.--THE PRETTY SERVANT-MAID, AND HER PRETTY STORY.--THROWING GOLD ABOUT.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading A FRIEND'S APOLOGY FOR A FRIEND.--JACK DOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF DEEP ABYSS OF WOE.--HIS DESPAIR.--THE HOUR AND THE MAN!--WHERE IS THE WOMAN!--A SACRED SPOT.--OLD FLETCHER.--THE TOLL OF THE BELL.--MEDITATIONS ON EACH SUCCESSIVE STROKE.--A WILD SEARCH.--THE PRETTY SERVANT-MAID, AND HER PRETTY STORY.--THROWING GOLD ABOUT.