Chapter II

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

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery)

From this reading Much, then, has been written and said; and if I now place my small word with the books already sprung out of what we call "The Revival" and, rather blatantly, the "Abolition of Christianity," my excuse lies in the circumstance that during those storms I was much with Aubrey Langler, and that, long before those events, I was probably his closest friend.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Much, then, has been written and said; and if I now place my small word with the books already sprung out of what we call "The Revival" and, rather blatantly, the "Abolition of Christianity," my excuse lies in the circumstance that during those storms I was much with Aubrey Langler, and that, long before those events, I was probably his closest friend.

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

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

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

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

third-person singular of “announce” — make known; make an announcement

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading I can, therefore, give details as to that gracious life and the strifes in which he had a hand not very possible to another writer.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

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

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

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

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was my way to stay with Langler at least thrice a year.

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

From this reading Much, then, has been written and said; and if I now place my small word with the books already sprung out of what we call "The Revival" and, rather blatantly, the "Abolition of Christianity," my excuse lies in the circumstance that during those storms I was much with Aubrey Langler, and that, long before those events, I was probably his closest friend.

use to one's advantage

From this reading My crowded town-life was a rude enough contrast with his eremite mood, so I rarely failed to avail myself of his invitations.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Much, then, has been written and said; and if I now place my small word with the books already sprung out of what we call "The Revival" and, rather blatantly, the "Abolition of Christianity," my excuse lies in the circumstance that during those storms I was much with Aubrey Langler, and that, long before those events, I was probably his closest friend.

in a blatant manner

From this reading Much, then, has been written and said; and if I now place my small word with the books already sprung out of what we call "The Revival" and, rather blatantly, the "Abolition of Christianity," my excuse lies in the circumstance that during those storms I was much with Aubrey Langler, and that, long before those events, I was probably his closest friend.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Much, then, has been written and said; and if I now place my small word with the books already sprung out of what we call "The Revival" and, rather blatantly, the "Abolition of Christianity," my excuse lies in the circumstance that during those storms I was much with Aubrey Langler, and that, long before those events, I was probably his closest friend.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

showing who or what does the action

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Much, then, has been written and said; and if I now place my small word with the books already sprung out of what we call "The Revival" and, rather blatantly, the "Abolition of Christianity," my excuse lies in the circumstance that during those storms I was much with Aubrey Langler, and that, long before those events, I was probably his closest friend.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading I can, therefore, give details as to that gracious life and the strifes in which he had a hand not very possible to another writer.

a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior

From this reading Much, then, has been written and said; and if I now place my small word with the books already sprung out of what we call "The Revival" and, rather blatantly, the "Abolition of Christianity," my excuse lies in the circumstance that during those storms I was much with Aubrey Langler, and that, long before those events, I was probably his closest friend.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading Much, then, has been written and said; and if I now place my small word with the books already sprung out of what we call "The Revival" and, rather blatantly, the "Abolition of Christianity," my excuse lies in the circumstance that during those storms I was much with Aubrey Langler, and that, long before those events, I was probably his closest friend.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading Much, then, has been written and said; and if I now place my small word with the books already sprung out of what we call "The Revival" and, rather blatantly, the "Abolition of Christianity," my excuse lies in the circumstance that during those storms I was much with Aubrey Langler, and that, long before those events, I was probably his closest friend.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading My crowded town-life was a rude enough contrast with his eremite mood, so I rarely failed to avail myself of his invitations.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading My crowded town-life was a rude enough contrast with his eremite mood, so I rarely failed to avail myself of his invitations.

true confidential information

From this reading I can, therefore, give details as to that gracious life and the strifes in which he had a hand not very possible to another writer.

failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Much, then, has been written and said; and if I now place my small word with the books already sprung out of what we call "The Revival" and, rather blatantly, the "Abolition of Christianity," my excuse lies in the circumstance that during those storms I was much with Aubrey Langler, and that, long before those events, I was probably his closest friend.

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

From this reading My crowded town-life was a rude enough contrast with his eremite mood, so I rarely failed to avail myself of his invitations.

a Christian recluse

From this reading My crowded town-life was a rude enough contrast with his eremite mood, so I rarely failed to avail myself of his invitations.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

accept an excuse for

From this reading Much, then, has been written and said; and if I now place my small word with the books already sprung out of what we call "The Revival" and, rather blatantly, the "Abolition of Christianity," my excuse lies in the circumstance that during those storms I was much with Aubrey Langler, and that, long before those events, I was probably his closest friend.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading My crowded town-life was a rude enough contrast with his eremite mood, so I rarely failed to avail myself of his invitations.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Much, then, has been written and said; and if I now place my small word with the books already sprung out of what we call "The Revival" and, rather blatantly, the "Abolition of Christianity," my excuse lies in the circumstance that during those storms I was much with Aubrey Langler, and that, long before those events, I was probably his closest friend.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading I can, therefore, give details as to that gracious life and the strifes in which he had a hand not very possible to another writer.

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

From this reading I can, therefore, give details as to that gracious life and the strifes in which he had a hand not very possible to another writer.

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

From this reading I can, therefore, give details as to that gracious life and the strifes in which he had a hand not very possible to another writer.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading I can, therefore, give details as to that gracious life and the strifes in which he had a hand not very possible to another writer.

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

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

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

From this reading I can, therefore, give details as to that gracious life and the strifes in which he had a hand not very possible to another writer.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

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

From this reading Much, then, has been written and said; and if I now place my small word with the books already sprung out of what we call "The Revival" and, rather blatantly, the "Abolition of Christianity," my excuse lies in the circumstance that during those storms I was much with Aubrey Langler, and that, long before those events, I was probably his closest friend.

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

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

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

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Much, then, has been written and said; and if I now place my small word with the books already sprung out of what we call "The Revival" and, rather blatantly, the "Abolition of Christianity," my excuse lies in the circumstance that during those storms I was much with Aubrey Langler, and that, long before those events, I was probably his closest friend.

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

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading My crowded town-life was a rude enough contrast with his eremite mood, so I rarely failed to avail myself of his invitations.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

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

From this reading Much, then, has been written and said; and if I now place my small word with the books already sprung out of what we call "The Revival" and, rather blatantly, the "Abolition of Christianity," my excuse lies in the circumstance that during those storms I was much with Aubrey Langler, and that, long before those events, I was probably his closest friend.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading It was my way to stay with Langler at least thrice a year.

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

From this reading Much, then, has been written and said; and if I now place my small word with the books already sprung out of what we call "The Revival" and, rather blatantly, the "Abolition of Christianity," my excuse lies in the circumstance that during those storms I was much with Aubrey Langler, and that, long before those events, I was probably his closest friend.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading I can, therefore, give details as to that gracious life and the strifes in which he had a hand not very possible to another writer.

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

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Much, then, has been written and said; and if I now place my small word with the books already sprung out of what we call "The Revival" and, rather blatantly, the "Abolition of Christianity," my excuse lies in the circumstance that during those storms I was much with Aubrey Langler, and that, long before those events, I was probably his closest friend.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

a slight but appreciable amount

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading My crowded town-life was a rude enough contrast with his eremite mood, so I rarely failed to avail myself of his invitations.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Much, then, has been written and said; and if I now place my small word with the books already sprung out of what we call "The Revival" and, rather blatantly, the "Abolition of Christianity," my excuse lies in the circumstance that during those storms I was much with Aubrey Langler, and that, long before those events, I was probably his closest friend.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading My crowded town-life was a rude enough contrast with his eremite mood, so I rarely failed to avail myself of his invitations.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I can, therefore, give details as to that gracious life and the strifes in which he had a hand not very possible to another writer.

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

From this reading Much, then, has been written and said; and if I now place my small word with the books already sprung out of what we call "The Revival" and, rather blatantly, the "Abolition of Christianity," my excuse lies in the circumstance that during those storms I was much with Aubrey Langler, and that, long before those events, I was probably his closest friend.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

and nothing more

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not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

plural of “outcry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Much, then, has been written and said; and if I now place my small word with the books already sprung out of what we call "The Revival" and, rather blatantly, the "Abolition of Christianity," my excuse lies in the circumstance that during those storms I was much with Aubrey Langler, and that, long before those events, I was probably his closest friend.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading I can, therefore, give details as to that gracious life and the strifes in which he had a hand not very possible to another writer.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Much, then, has been written and said; and if I now place my small word with the books already sprung out of what we call "The Revival" and, rather blatantly, the "Abolition of Christianity," my excuse lies in the circumstance that during those storms I was much with Aubrey Langler, and that, long before those events, I was probably his closest friend.

plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

not often

From this reading My crowded town-life was a rude enough contrast with his eremite mood, so I rarely failed to avail myself of his invitations.

on the contrary

From this reading Much, then, has been written and said; and if I now place my small word with the books already sprung out of what we call "The Revival" and, rather blatantly, the "Abolition of Christianity," my excuse lies in the circumstance that during those storms I was much with Aubrey Langler, and that, long before those events, I was probably his closest friend.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

bringing again into activity and prominence

From this reading Much, then, has been written and said; and if I now place my small word with the books already sprung out of what we call "The Revival" and, rather blatantly, the "Abolition of Christianity," my excuse lies in the circumstance that during those storms I was much with Aubrey Langler, and that, long before those events, I was probably his closest friend.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading My crowded town-life was a rude enough contrast with his eremite mood, so I rarely failed to avail myself of his invitations.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Much, then, has been written and said; and if I now place my small word with the books already sprung out of what we call "The Revival" and, rather blatantly, the "Abolition of Christianity," my excuse lies in the circumstance that during those storms I was much with Aubrey Langler, and that, long before those events, I was probably his closest friend.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

the quality of being sharp or harsh to the senses

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

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

From this reading Much, then, has been written and said; and if I now place my small word with the books already sprung out of what we call "The Revival" and, rather blatantly, the "Abolition of Christianity," my excuse lies in the circumstance that during those storms I was much with Aubrey Langler, and that, long before those events, I was probably his closest friend.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Much, then, has been written and said; and if I now place my small word with the books already sprung out of what we call "The Revival" and, rather blatantly, the "Abolition of Christianity," my excuse lies in the circumstance that during those storms I was much with Aubrey Langler, and that, long before those events, I was probably his closest friend.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading It was my way to stay with Langler at least thrice a year.

plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning

From this reading Much, then, has been written and said; and if I now place my small word with the books already sprung out of what we call "The Revival" and, rather blatantly, the "Abolition of Christianity," my excuse lies in the circumstance that during those storms I was much with Aubrey Langler, and that, long before those events, I was probably his closest friend.

plural of “strife” — lack of agreement or harmony

From this reading I can, therefore, give details as to that gracious life and the strifes in which he had a hand not very possible to another writer.

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From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

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

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Much, then, has been written and said; and if I now place my small word with the books already sprung out of what we call "The Revival" and, rather blatantly, the "Abolition of Christianity," my excuse lies in the circumstance that during those storms I was much with Aubrey Langler, and that, long before those events, I was probably his closest friend.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading I can, therefore, give details as to that gracious life and the strifes in which he had a hand not very possible to another writer.

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

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Much, then, has been written and said; and if I now place my small word with the books already sprung out of what we call "The Revival" and, rather blatantly, the "Abolition of Christianity," my excuse lies in the circumstance that during those storms I was much with Aubrey Langler, and that, long before those events, I was probably his closest friend.

three times

From this reading It was my way to stay with Langler at least thrice a year.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

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

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

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From this reading My crowded town-life was a rude enough contrast with his eremite mood, so I rarely failed to avail myself of his invitations.

precisely as stated

From this reading I can, therefore, give details as to that gracious life and the strifes in which he had a hand not very possible to another writer.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

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

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was my way to stay with Langler at least thrice a year.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Much, then, has been written and said; and if I now place my small word with the books already sprung out of what we call "The Revival" and, rather blatantly, the "Abolition of Christianity," my excuse lies in the circumstance that during those storms I was much with Aubrey Langler, and that, long before those events, I was probably his closest friend.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Much, then, has been written and said; and if I now place my small word with the books already sprung out of what we call "The Revival" and, rather blatantly, the "Abolition of Christianity," my excuse lies in the circumstance that during those storms I was much with Aubrey Langler, and that, long before those events, I was probably his closest friend.

at the time that

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

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

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

which person or people

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

in the company of; together with

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Much, then, has been written and said; and if I now place my small word with the books already sprung out of what we call "The Revival" and, rather blatantly, the "Abolition of Christianity," my excuse lies in the circumstance that during those storms I was much with Aubrey Langler, and that, long before those events, I was probably his closest friend.

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

From this reading I can, therefore, give details as to that gracious life and the strifes in which he had a hand not very possible to another writer.

the act of creating written works

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Much, then, has been written and said; and if I now place my small word with the books already sprung out of what we call "The Revival" and, rather blatantly, the "Abolition of Christianity," my excuse lies in the circumstance that during those storms I was much with Aubrey Langler, and that, long before those events, I was probably his closest friend.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading It was my way to stay with Langler at least thrice a year.

but in spite of that

From this reading MY VISIT TO SWANDALE I have been asked by the publishers who bring out this book to add yet a mite to the mass of writing which has appeared in regard to the late events, for how are the mighty fallen! and, as when an oak announces its downfall through the forest, so here it was only natural that the little fowl should fly and flap, with outcries (sometimes) of sharp shrillness!