Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading A YOUNG GENTLEMAN, JUST FROM WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading Instead of following Verty, who, like most lovers, is very far from being an amusing personage, let us go back and accompany Mr. Ralph Ashley, on his way to the Bower of Nature, where our young friend Fanny awaits him; and if these scenes and characters also fail to entertain us, we may at least be sure that they are from the book of human nature--a volume whose lightest chapters and most frivolous illustrations are not beneath the attention of the wisest.

(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 If this were not true, the present chronicler would never be guilty of the folly of expending his time and ink upon such details as go to make up this true history; it would be lost labor, were not the flower and the blade of grass, the very thistle down upon the breeze, each and all, as wonderful as the grand forests of the splendid tropics.

in addition

From this reading Instead of following Verty, who, like most lovers, is very far from being an amusing personage, let us go back and accompany Mr. Ralph Ashley, on his way to the Bower of Nature, where our young friend Fanny awaits him; and if these scenes and characters also fail to entertain us, we may at least be sure that they are from the book of human nature--a volume whose lightest chapters and most frivolous illustrations are not beneath the attention of the wisest.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading Instead of following Verty, who, like most lovers, is very far from being an amusing personage, let us go back and accompany Mr. Ralph Ashley, on his way to the Bower of Nature, where our young friend Fanny awaits him; and if these scenes and characters also fail to entertain us, we may at least be sure that they are from the book of human nature--a volume whose lightest chapters and most frivolous illustrations are not beneath the attention of the wisest.

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

From this reading Instead of following Verty, who, like most lovers, is very far from being an amusing personage, let us go back and accompany Mr. Ralph Ashley, on his way to the Bower of Nature, where our young friend Fanny awaits him; and if these scenes and characters also fail to entertain us, we may at least be sure that they are from the book of human nature--a volume whose lightest chapters and most frivolous illustrations are not beneath the attention of the wisest.

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

From this reading A YOUNG GENTLEMAN, JUST FROM WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE.

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

From this reading Instead of following Verty, who, like most lovers, is very far from being an amusing personage, let us go back and accompany Mr. Ralph Ashley, on his way to the Bower of Nature, where our young friend Fanny awaits him; and if these scenes and characters also fail to entertain us, we may at least be sure that they are from the book of human nature--a volume whose lightest chapters and most frivolous illustrations are not beneath the attention of the wisest.

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

From this reading If this were not true, the present chronicler would never be guilty of the folly of expending his time and ink upon such details as go to make up this true history; it would be lost labor, were not the flower and the blade of grass, the very thistle down upon the breeze, each and all, as wonderful as the grand forests of the splendid tropics.

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From this reading Instead of following Verty, who, like most lovers, is very far from being an amusing personage, let us go back and accompany Mr. Ralph Ashley, on his way to the Bower of Nature, where our young friend Fanny awaits him; and if these scenes and characters also fail to entertain us, we may at least be sure that they are from the book of human nature--a volume whose lightest chapters and most frivolous illustrations are not beneath the attention of the wisest.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Instead of following Verty, who, like most lovers, is very far from being an amusing personage, let us go back and accompany Mr. Ralph Ashley, on his way to the Bower of Nature, where our young friend Fanny awaits him; and if these scenes and characters also fail to entertain us, we may at least be sure that they are from the book of human nature--a volume whose lightest chapters and most frivolous illustrations are not beneath the attention of the wisest.

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

From this reading Instead of following Verty, who, like most lovers, is very far from being an amusing personage, let us go back and accompany Mr. Ralph Ashley, on his way to the Bower of Nature, where our young friend Fanny awaits him; and if these scenes and characters also fail to entertain us, we may at least be sure that they are from the book of human nature--a volume whose lightest chapters and most frivolous illustrations are not beneath the attention of the wisest.

third-person singular of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

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in or to or toward a former location

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

From this reading Instead of following Verty, who, like most lovers, is very far from being an amusing personage, let us go back and accompany Mr. Ralph Ashley, on his way to the Bower of Nature, where our young friend Fanny awaits him; and if these scenes and characters also fail to entertain us, we may at least be sure that they are from the book of human nature--a volume whose lightest chapters and most frivolous illustrations are not beneath the attention of the wisest.

the -ing form of “be”

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Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

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especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole

From this reading If this were not true, the present chronicler would never be guilty of the folly of expending his time and ink upon such details as go to make up this true history; it would be lost labor, were not the flower and the blade of grass, the very thistle down upon the breeze, each and all, as wonderful as the grand forests of the splendid tropics.

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

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a framework that supports climbing plants

From this reading Instead of following Verty, who, like most lovers, is very far from being an amusing personage, let us go back and accompany Mr. Ralph Ashley, on his way to the Bower of Nature, where our young friend Fanny awaits him; and if these scenes and characters also fail to entertain us, we may at least be sure that they are from the book of human nature--a volume whose lightest chapters and most frivolous illustrations are not beneath the attention of the wisest.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading If this were not true, the present chronicler would never be guilty of the folly of expending his time and ink upon such details as go to make up this true history; it would be lost labor, were not the flower and the blade of grass, the very thistle down upon the breeze, each and all, as wonderful as the grand forests of the splendid tropics.

plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

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an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading What character or human deed is too small or trivial for study?

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Instead of following Verty, who, like most lovers, is very far from being an amusing personage, let us go back and accompany Mr. Ralph Ashley, on his way to the Bower of Nature, where our young friend Fanny awaits him; and if these scenes and characters also fail to entertain us, we may at least be sure that they are from the book of human nature--a volume whose lightest chapters and most frivolous illustrations are not beneath the attention of the wisest.

someone who writes chronicles

From this reading If this were not true, the present chronicler would never be guilty of the folly of expending his time and ink upon such details as go to make up this true history; it would be lost labor, were not the flower and the blade of grass, the very thistle down upon the breeze, each and all, as wonderful as the grand forests of the splendid tropics.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading A YOUNG GENTLEMAN, JUST FROM WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE.

a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it

From this reading What character or human deed is too small or trivial for study?

true confidential information

From this reading If this were not true, the present chronicler would never be guilty of the folly of expending his time and ink upon such details as go to make up this true history; it would be lost labor, were not the flower and the blade of grass, the very thistle down upon the breeze, each and all, as wonderful as the grand forests of the splendid tropics.

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

From this reading Never did a great writer utter truer philosophy than when he said:

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading If this were not true, the present chronicler would never be guilty of the folly of expending his time and ink upon such details as go to make up this true history; it would be lost labor, were not the flower and the blade of grass, the very thistle down upon the breeze, each and all, as wonderful as the grand forests of the splendid tropics.

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

From this reading If this were not true, the present chronicler would never be guilty of the folly of expending his time and ink upon such details as go to make up this true history; it would be lost labor, were not the flower and the blade of grass, the very thistle down upon the breeze, each and all, as wonderful as the grand forests of the splendid tropics.

provide entertainment for

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the act of spending money for goods or services

From this reading If this were not true, the present chronicler would never be guilty of the folly of expending his time and ink upon such details as go to make up this true history; it would be lost labor, were not the flower and the blade of grass, the very thistle down upon the breeze, each and all, as wonderful as the grand forests of the splendid tropics.

fail to do something; leave something undone

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the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

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to a considerable degree; very much

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a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading If this were not true, the present chronicler would never be guilty of the folly of expending his time and ink upon such details as go to make up this true history; it would be lost labor, were not the flower and the blade of grass, the very thistle down upon the breeze, each and all, as wonderful as the grand forests of the splendid tropics.

about to be mentioned or specified

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the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading If this were not true, the present chronicler would never be guilty of the folly of expending his time and ink upon such details as go to make up this true history; it would be lost labor, were not the flower and the blade of grass, the very thistle down upon the breeze, each and all, as wonderful as the grand forests of the splendid tropics.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading What character or human deed is too small or trivial for study?

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading If this were not true, the present chronicler would never be guilty of the folly of expending his time and ink upon such details as go to make up this true history; it would be lost labor, were not the flower and the blade of grass, the very thistle down upon the breeze, each and all, as wonderful as the grand forests of the splendid tropics.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

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not serious in content or attitude or behavior

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showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A YOUNG GENTLEMAN, JUST FROM WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE.

a man of refinement

From this reading A YOUNG GENTLEMAN, JUST FROM WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE.

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

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of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading If this were not true, the present chronicler would never be guilty of the folly of expending his time and ink upon such details as go to make up this true history; it would be lost labor, were not the flower and the blade of grass, the very thistle down upon the breeze, each and all, as wonderful as the grand forests of the splendid tropics.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading If this were not true, the present chronicler would never be guilty of the folly of expending his time and ink upon such details as go to make up this true history; it would be lost labor, were not the flower and the blade of grass, the very thistle down upon the breeze, each and all, as wonderful as the grand forests of the splendid tropics.

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

From this reading Never did a great writer utter truer philosophy than when he said:

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading If this were not true, the present chronicler would never be guilty of the folly of expending his time and ink upon such details as go to make up this true history; it would be lost labor, were not the flower and the blade of grass, the very thistle down upon the breeze, each and all, as wonderful as the grand forests of the splendid tropics.

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

From this reading Never did a great writer utter truer philosophy than when he said:

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

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

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the aggregate of past events

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characteristic of humanity

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on condition that; in the event that

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plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

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a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing

From this reading If this were not true, the present chronicler would never be guilty of the folly of expending his time and ink upon such details as go to make up this true history; it would be lost labor, were not the flower and the blade of grass, the very thistle down upon the breeze, each and all, as wonderful as the grand forests of the splendid tropics.

in place of, or as an alternative to

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

From this reading Instead of following Verty, who, like most lovers, is very far from being an amusing personage, let us go back and accompany Mr. Ralph Ashley, on his way to the Bower of Nature, where our young friend Fanny awaits him; and if these scenes and characters also fail to entertain us, we may at least be sure that they are from the book of human nature--a volume whose lightest chapters and most frivolous illustrations are not beneath the attention of the wisest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If this were not true, the present chronicler would never be guilty of the folly of expending his time and ink upon such details as go to make up this true history; it would be lost labor, were not the flower and the blade of grass, the very thistle down upon the breeze, each and all, as wonderful as the grand forests of the splendid tropics.

and nothing more

From this reading A YOUNG GENTLEMAN, JUST FROM WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading If this were not true, the present chronicler would never be guilty of the folly of expending his time and ink upon such details as go to make up this true history; it would be lost labor, were not the flower and the blade of grass, the very thistle down upon the breeze, each and all, as wonderful as the grand forests of the splendid tropics.

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

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used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

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superlative of “light” — of comparatively little physical weight or density

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prefer or wish to do something

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no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading If this were not true, the present chronicler would never be guilty of the folly of expending his time and ink upon such details as go to make up this true history; it would be lost labor, were not the flower and the blade of grass, the very thistle down upon the breeze, each and all, as wonderful as the grand forests of the splendid tropics.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

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engage in

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the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading A YOUNG GENTLEMAN, JUST FROM WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

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used to form the superlative

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a form of address for a man

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the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

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not ever; at no time in the past or future

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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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touching and supported by a surface

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used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading What character or human deed is too small or trivial for study?

belonging to the speaker and others

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another word for person; a person not meriting identification

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The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading Never did a great writer utter truer philosophy than when he said:

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading If this were not true, the present chronicler would never be guilty of the folly of expending his time and ink upon such details as go to make up this true history; it would be lost labor, were not the flower and the blade of grass, the very thistle down upon the breeze, each and all, as wonderful as the grand forests of the splendid tropics.

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From this reading Instead of following Verty, who, like most lovers, is very far from being an amusing personage, let us go back and accompany Mr. Ralph Ashley, on his way to the Bower of Nature, where our young friend Fanny awaits him; and if these scenes and characters also fail to entertain us, we may at least be sure that they are from the book of human nature--a volume whose lightest chapters and most frivolous illustrations are not beneath the attention of the wisest.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Never did a great writer utter truer philosophy than when he said:

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading Instead of following Verty, who, like most lovers, is very far from being an amusing personage, let us go back and accompany Mr. Ralph Ashley, on his way to the Bower of Nature, where our young friend Fanny awaits him; and if these scenes and characters also fail to entertain us, we may at least be sure that they are from the book of human nature--a volume whose lightest chapters and most frivolous illustrations are not beneath the attention of the wisest.

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

From this reading What character or human deed is too small or trivial for study?

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading If this were not true, the present chronicler would never be guilty of the folly of expending his time and ink upon such details as go to make up this true history; it would be lost labor, were not the flower and the blade of grass, the very thistle down upon the breeze, each and all, as wonderful as the grand forests of the splendid tropics.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading What character or human deed is too small or trivial for study?

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading If this were not true, the present chronicler would never be guilty of the folly of expending his time and ink upon such details as go to make up this true history; it would be lost labor, were not the flower and the blade of grass, the very thistle down upon the breeze, each and all, as wonderful as the grand forests of the splendid tropics.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Instead of following Verty, who, like most lovers, is very far from being an amusing personage, let us go back and accompany Mr. Ralph Ashley, on his way to the Bower of Nature, where our young friend Fanny awaits him; and if these scenes and characters also fail to entertain us, we may at least be sure that they are from the book of human nature--a volume whose lightest chapters and most frivolous illustrations are not beneath the attention of the wisest.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Never did a great writer utter truer philosophy than when he said:

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Instead of following Verty, who, like most lovers, is very far from being an amusing personage, let us go back and accompany Mr. Ralph Ashley, on his way to the Bower of Nature, where our young friend Fanny awaits him; and if these scenes and characters also fail to entertain us, we may at least be sure that they are from the book of human nature--a volume whose lightest chapters and most frivolous illustrations are not beneath the attention of the wisest.

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

From this reading Instead of following Verty, who, like most lovers, is very far from being an amusing personage, let us go back and accompany Mr. Ralph Ashley, on his way to the Bower of Nature, where our young friend Fanny awaits him; and if these scenes and characters also fail to entertain us, we may at least be sure that they are from the book of human nature--a volume whose lightest chapters and most frivolous illustrations are not beneath the attention of the wisest.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Instead of following Verty, who, like most lovers, is very far from being an amusing personage, let us go back and accompany Mr. Ralph Ashley, on his way to the Bower of Nature, where our young friend Fanny awaits him; and if these scenes and characters also fail to entertain us, we may at least be sure that they are from the book of human nature--a volume whose lightest chapters and most frivolous illustrations are not beneath the attention of the wisest.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Instead of following Verty, who, like most lovers, is very far from being an amusing personage, let us go back and accompany Mr. Ralph Ashley, on his way to the Bower of Nature, where our young friend Fanny awaits him; and if these scenes and characters also fail to entertain us, we may at least be sure that they are from the book of human nature--a volume whose lightest chapters and most frivolous illustrations are not beneath the attention of the wisest.

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

From this reading If this were not true, the present chronicler would never be guilty of the folly of expending his time and ink upon such details as go to make up this true history; it would be lost labor, were not the flower and the blade of grass, the very thistle down upon the breeze, each and all, as wonderful as the grand forests of the splendid tropics.

any of numerous plants of the family Compositae and especially of the genera Carduus and Cirsium and Onopordum having prickly-edged leaves

From this reading If this were not true, the present chronicler would never be guilty of the folly of expending his time and ink upon such details as go to make up this true history; it would be lost labor, were not the flower and the blade of grass, the very thistle down upon the breeze, each and all, as wonderful as the grand forests of the splendid tropics.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading If this were not true, the present chronicler would never be guilty of the folly of expending his time and ink upon such details as go to make up this true history; it would be lost labor, were not the flower and the blade of grass, the very thistle down upon the breeze, each and all, as wonderful as the grand forests of the splendid tropics.

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

From this reading Instead of following Verty, who, like most lovers, is very far from being an amusing personage, let us go back and accompany Mr. Ralph Ashley, on his way to the Bower of Nature, where our young friend Fanny awaits him; and if these scenes and characters also fail to entertain us, we may at least be sure that they are from the book of human nature--a volume whose lightest chapters and most frivolous illustrations are not beneath the attention of the wisest.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading What character or human deed is too small or trivial for study?

(informal) small and of little importance

From this reading What character or human deed is too small or trivial for study?

the part of the Earth's surface between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn; characterized by a hot climate

From this reading If this were not true, the present chronicler would never be guilty of the folly of expending his time and ink upon such details as go to make up this true history; it would be lost labor, were not the flower and the blade of grass, the very thistle down upon the breeze, each and all, as wonderful as the grand forests of the splendid tropics.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading If this were not true, the present chronicler would never be guilty of the folly of expending his time and ink upon such details as go to make up this true history; it would be lost labor, were not the flower and the blade of grass, the very thistle down upon the breeze, each and all, as wonderful as the grand forests of the splendid tropics.

comparative of “true” — consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Never did a great writer utter truer philosophy than when he said:

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

From this reading If this were not true, the present chronicler would never be guilty of the folly of expending his time and ink upon such details as go to make up this true history; it would be lost labor, were not the flower and the blade of grass, the very thistle down upon the breeze, each and all, as wonderful as the grand forests of the splendid tropics.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading If this were not true, the present chronicler would never be guilty of the folly of expending his time and ink upon such details as go to make up this true history; it would be lost labor, were not the flower and the blade of grass, the very thistle down upon the breeze, each and all, as wonderful as the grand forests of the splendid tropics.

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

From this reading Instead of following Verty, who, like most lovers, is very far from being an amusing personage, let us go back and accompany Mr. Ralph Ashley, on his way to the Bower of Nature, where our young friend Fanny awaits him; and if these scenes and characters also fail to entertain us, we may at least be sure that they are from the book of human nature--a volume whose lightest chapters and most frivolous illustrations are not beneath the attention of the wisest.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading Never did a great writer utter truer philosophy than when he said:

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From this reading Instead of following Verty, who, like most lovers, is very far from being an amusing personage, let us go back and accompany Mr. Ralph Ashley, on his way to the Bower of Nature, where our young friend Fanny awaits him; and if these scenes and characters also fail to entertain us, we may at least be sure that they are from the book of human nature--a volume whose lightest chapters and most frivolous illustrations are not beneath the attention of the wisest.

precisely as stated

From this reading Instead of following Verty, who, like most lovers, is very far from being an amusing personage, let us go back and accompany Mr. Ralph Ashley, on his way to the Bower of Nature, where our young friend Fanny awaits him; and if these scenes and characters also fail to entertain us, we may at least be sure that they are from the book of human nature--a volume whose lightest chapters and most frivolous illustrations are not beneath the attention of the wisest.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading Instead of following Verty, who, like most lovers, is very far from being an amusing personage, let us go back and accompany Mr. Ralph Ashley, on his way to the Bower of Nature, where our young friend Fanny awaits him; and if these scenes and characters also fail to entertain us, we may at least be sure that they are from the book of human nature--a volume whose lightest chapters and most frivolous illustrations are not beneath the attention of the wisest.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Instead of following Verty, who, like most lovers, is very far from being an amusing personage, let us go back and accompany Mr. Ralph Ashley, on his way to the Bower of Nature, where our young friend Fanny awaits him; and if these scenes and characters also fail to entertain us, we may at least be sure that they are from the book of human nature--a volume whose lightest chapters and most frivolous illustrations are not beneath the attention of the wisest.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Instead of following Verty, who, like most lovers, is very far from being an amusing personage, let us go back and accompany Mr. Ralph Ashley, on his way to the Bower of Nature, where our young friend Fanny awaits him; and if these scenes and characters also fail to entertain us, we may at least be sure that they are from the book of human nature--a volume whose lightest chapters and most frivolous illustrations are not beneath the attention of the wisest.

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

From this reading If this were not true, the present chronicler would never be guilty of the folly of expending his time and ink upon such details as go to make up this true history; it would be lost labor, were not the flower and the blade of grass, the very thistle down upon the breeze, each and all, as wonderful as the grand forests of the splendid tropics.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What character or human deed is too small or trivial for study?

at the time that

From this reading Never did a great writer utter truer philosophy than when he said:

in or at the place that

From this reading Instead of following Verty, who, like most lovers, is very far from being an amusing personage, let us go back and accompany Mr. Ralph Ashley, on his way to the Bower of Nature, where our young friend Fanny awaits him; and if these scenes and characters also fail to entertain us, we may at least be sure that they are from the book of human nature--a volume whose lightest chapters and most frivolous illustrations are not beneath the attention of the wisest.

which person or people

From this reading Instead of following Verty, who, like most lovers, is very far from being an amusing personage, let us go back and accompany Mr. Ralph Ashley, on his way to the Bower of Nature, where our young friend Fanny awaits him; and if these scenes and characters also fail to entertain us, we may at least be sure that they are from the book of human nature--a volume whose lightest chapters and most frivolous illustrations are not beneath the attention of the wisest.

belonging to which person

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From this reading A YOUNG GENTLEMAN, JUST FROM WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE.

superlative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Instead of following Verty, who, like most lovers, is very far from being an amusing personage, let us go back and accompany Mr. Ralph Ashley, on his way to the Bower of Nature, where our young friend Fanny awaits him; and if these scenes and characters also fail to entertain us, we may at least be sure that they are from the book of human nature--a volume whose lightest chapters and most frivolous illustrations are not beneath the attention of the wisest.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading If this were not true, the present chronicler would never be guilty of the folly of expending his time and ink upon such details as go to make up this true history; it would be lost labor, were not the flower and the blade of grass, the very thistle down upon the breeze, each and all, as wonderful as the grand forests of the splendid tropics.

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

From this reading If this were not true, the present chronicler would never be guilty of the folly of expending his time and ink upon such details as go to make up this true history; it would be lost labor, were not the flower and the blade of grass, the very thistle down upon the breeze, each and all, as wonderful as the grand forests of the splendid tropics.

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

From this reading Never did a great writer utter truer philosophy than when he said:

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading A YOUNG GENTLEMAN, JUST FROM WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE.