Chapter XVII

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

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

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From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I then showed them my farmyard and poultry, which they were strangely surprised at, and wondered to see so many creatures come at my call, and run about my legs only upon a whistle, though before there were only two or three to be seen.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

later than; following

From this reading After a plenteous meal, we set out on our pleasurable expedition, having told Pedro what to get for dinner, and that I believed we should not return till late.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

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

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

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

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

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

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

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

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

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

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

for the reason that

From this reading We first took a turn in the wood, but I did not lead them near my tent, because I did not choose my wife should hear of that till she came.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading After a plenteous meal, we set out on our pleasurable expedition, having told Pedro what to get for dinner, and that I believed we should not return till late.

a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading We first took a turn in the wood, but I did not lead them near my tent, because I did not choose my wife should hear of that till she came.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading I then showed them my farmyard and poultry, which they were strangely surprised at, and wondered to see so many creatures come at my call, and run about my legs only upon a whistle, though before there were only two or three to be seen.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading We first took a turn in the wood, but I did not lead them near my tent, because I did not choose my wife should hear of that till she came.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

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

From this reading We first took a turn in the wood, but I did not lead them near my tent, because I did not choose my wife should hear of that till she came.

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

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading I then showed them my farmyard and poultry, which they were strangely surprised at, and wondered to see so many creatures come at my call, and run about my legs only upon a whistle, though before there were only two or three to be seen.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

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

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading I then showed them my farmyard and poultry, which they were strangely surprised at, and wondered to see so many creatures come at my call, and run about my legs only upon a whistle, though before there were only two or three to be seen.

plural of “curiosity” — a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

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

From this reading We first took a turn in the wood, but I did not lead them near my tent, because I did not choose my wife should hear of that till she came.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading After a plenteous meal, we set out on our pleasurable expedition, having told Pedro what to get for dinner, and that I believed we should not return till late.

a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

bar from attention or consideration

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

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

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

an old word for “before”

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading After a plenteous meal, we set out on our pleasurable expedition, having told Pedro what to get for dinner, and that I believed we should not return till late.

an area adjacent to farm buildings

From this reading I then showed them my farmyard and poultry, which they were strangely surprised at, and wondered to see so many creatures come at my call, and run about my legs only upon a whistle, though before there were only two or three to be seen.

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From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

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

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading We first took a turn in the wood, but I did not lead them near my tent, because I did not choose my wife should hear of that till she came.

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From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

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

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

made afraid

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading After a plenteous meal, we set out on our pleasurable expedition, having told Pedro what to get for dinner, and that I believed we should not return till late.

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

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading After a plenteous meal, we set out on our pleasurable expedition, having told Pedro what to get for dinner, and that I believed we should not return till late.

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

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading We first took a turn in the wood, but I did not lead them near my tent, because I did not choose my wife should hear of that till she came.

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

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

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

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

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

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

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

a social unit living together

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

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

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

not prudent or wise

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

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

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

immediately past

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

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

From this reading After a plenteous meal, we set out on our pleasurable expedition, having told Pedro what to get for dinner, and that I believed we should not return till late.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading We first took a turn in the wood, but I did not lead them near my tent, because I did not choose my wife should hear of that till she came.

staying power

From this reading I then showed them my farmyard and poultry, which they were strangely surprised at, and wondered to see so many creatures come at my call, and run about my legs only upon a whistle, though before there were only two or three to be seen.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

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 _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading I then showed them my farmyard and poultry, which they were strangely surprised at, and wondered to see so many creatures come at my call, and run about my legs only upon a whistle, though before there were only two or three to be seen.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading After a plenteous meal, we set out on our pleasurable expedition, having told Pedro what to get for dinner, and that I believed we should not return till late.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

used to form the superlative

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading We first took a turn in the wood, but I did not lead them near my tent, because I did not choose my wife should hear of that till she came.

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

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

and nothing more

From this reading I then showed them my farmyard and poultry, which they were strangely surprised at, and wondered to see so many creatures come at my call, and run about my legs only upon a whistle, though before there were only two or three to be seen.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I then showed them my farmyard and poultry, which they were strangely surprised at, and wondered to see so many creatures come at my call, and run about my legs only upon a whistle, though before there were only two or three to be seen.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading After a plenteous meal, we set out on our pleasurable expedition, having told Pedro what to get for dinner, and that I believed we should not return till late.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading After a plenteous meal, we set out on our pleasurable expedition, having told Pedro what to get for dinner, and that I believed we should not return till late.

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From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

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From this reading After a plenteous meal, we set out on our pleasurable expedition, having told Pedro what to get for dinner, and that I believed we should not return till late.

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

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

affording satisfaction or pleasure

From this reading After a plenteous meal, we set out on our pleasurable expedition, having told Pedro what to get for dinner, and that I believed we should not return till late.

affording an abundant supply

From this reading After a plenteous meal, we set out on our pleasurable expedition, having told Pedro what to get for dinner, and that I believed we should not return till late.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

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

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

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From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

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From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

with speed

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

not used up

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

determined

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading After a plenteous meal, we set out on our pleasurable expedition, having told Pedro what to get for dinner, and that I believed we should not return till late.

the property of being extremely abundant

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

direct one's attention on something

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

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From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading I then showed them my farmyard and poultry, which they were strangely surprised at, and wondered to see so many creatures come at my call, and run about my legs only upon a whistle, though before there were only two or three to be seen.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I then showed them my farmyard and poultry, which they were strangely surprised at, and wondered to see so many creatures come at my call, and run about my legs only upon a whistle, though before there were only two or three to be seen.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

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

From this reading We first took a turn in the wood, but I did not lead them near my tent, because I did not choose my wife should hear of that till she came.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading I then showed them my farmyard and poultry, which they were strangely surprised at, and wondered to see so many creatures come at my call, and run about my legs only upon a whistle, though before there were only two or three to be seen.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

not in physical motion

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

in a strange manner

From this reading I then showed them my farmyard and poultry, which they were strangely surprised at, and wondered to see so many creatures come at my call, and run about my legs only upon a whistle, though before there were only two or three to be seen.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading We first took a turn in the wood, but I did not lead them near my tent, because I did not choose my wife should hear of that till she came.

used as intensifiers

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

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

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading I then showed them my farmyard and poultry, which they were strangely surprised at, and wondered to see so many creatures come at my call, and run about my legs only upon a whistle, though before there were only two or three to be seen.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I then showed them my farmyard and poultry, which they were strangely surprised at, and wondered to see so many creatures come at my call, and run about my legs only upon a whistle, though before there were only two or three to be seen.

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

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

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

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading I then showed them my farmyard and poultry, which they were strangely surprised at, and wondered to see so many creatures come at my call, and run about my legs only upon a whistle, though before there were only two or three to be seen.

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

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading I then showed them my farmyard and poultry, which they were strangely surprised at, and wondered to see so many creatures come at my call, and run about my legs only upon a whistle, though before there were only two or three to be seen.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

up to a particular time

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

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

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading After a plenteous meal, we set out on our pleasurable expedition, having told Pedro what to get for dinner, and that I believed we should not return till late.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading We first took a turn in the wood, but I did not lead them near my tent, because I did not choose my wife should hear of that till she came.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading We first took a turn in the wood, but I did not lead them near my tent, because I did not choose my wife should hear of that till she came.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading I then showed them my farmyard and poultry, which they were strangely surprised at, and wondered to see so many creatures come at my call, and run about my legs only upon a whistle, though before there were only two or three to be seen.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading I then showed them my farmyard and poultry, which they were strangely surprised at, and wondered to see so many creatures come at my call, and run about my legs only upon a whistle, though before there were only two or three to be seen.

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

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I rose early in the morning, to provide a good breakfast for my guests, and considering we should be in the air most part of that day, I treated them with a dish of hot fish-soup, and set before them on the table a jovial bottle of brandy and my silver can; this last piece I chose to show them, as a specimen of the richness of my household furniture, and the grandeur of my living, concealing most of my other curiosities till Pendlehamby my father-in-law's arrival, for I thought it would be imprudent not to have somewhat new of this kind to display at his entertainment.

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

From this reading I then showed them my farmyard and poultry, which they were strangely surprised at, and wondered to see so many creatures come at my call, and run about my legs only upon a whistle, though before there were only two or three to be seen.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading After a plenteous meal, we set out on our pleasurable expedition, having told Pedro what to get for dinner, and that I believed we should not return till late.

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

From this reading I then showed them my farmyard and poultry, which they were strangely surprised at, and wondered to see so many creatures come at my call, and run about my legs only upon a whistle, though before there were only two or three to be seen.

make whistling sounds

From this reading I then showed them my farmyard and poultry, which they were strangely surprised at, and wondered to see so many creatures come at my call, and run about my legs only upon a whistle, though before there were only two or three to be seen.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

United States civil rights leader (1901-1981)

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading I then showed them my farmyard and poultry, which they were strangely surprised at, and wondered to see so many creatures come at my call, and run about my legs only upon a whistle, though before there were only two or three to be seen.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading We first took a turn in the wood, but I did not lead them near my tent, because I did not choose my wife should hear of that till she came.

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

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.

but in spite of that

From this reading _The Author shows Quangrollart and Rosig his poultry--They are surprised at them--He takes them a-fishing--They wonder at his cart, and at his shooting a fowl--They are terribly frightened at the firing of the gun--Wilkins pacifies them._ I WAS heartily sorry to lose my brother thus quickly, and still more so to find it would be a long time yet ere I should see my wife; however, I was resolved to behave as cheerfully as possible, and to omit nothing I could do, the few remaining hours of Quangrollart's stay with me, to rivet myself thoroughly in his esteem, and to dismiss him with a most cordial affection to me and the rest of my children here with him.