Chapter XXI

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

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

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From this reading But I had but little time for thought, for upon our entering the level, we found him and his train, of at least a hundred persons, just alighting before us.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

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

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

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

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading When we arrived at the grotto, he told me he was assured I had been informed of the occasion of his visit; and that it would be the greatest honour done to his country that could be imagined.

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

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading When we arrived at the grotto, he told me he was assured I had been informed of the occasion of his visit; and that it would be the greatest honour done to his country that could be imagined.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

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

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When we arrived at the grotto, he told me he was assured I had been informed of the occasion of his visit; and that it would be the greatest honour done to his country that could be imagined.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But I had but little time for thought, for upon our entering the level, we found him and his train, of at least a hundred persons, just alighting before us.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But I had but little time for thought, for upon our entering the level, we found him and his train, of at least a hundred persons, just alighting before us.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

plural of “consent” — permission to do something

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

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

From this reading When we arrived at the grotto, he told me he was assured I had been informed of the occasion of his visit; and that it would be the greatest honour done to his country that could be imagined.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading When we arrived at the grotto, he told me he was assured I had been informed of the occasion of his visit; and that it would be the greatest honour done to his country that could be imagined.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

argue with one another

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

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

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading We embraced, and professed the particular pleasure fortune had done us in once more meeting together.

a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading We embraced, and professed the particular pleasure fortune had done us in once more meeting together.

a movement into or inward

From this reading But I had but little time for thought, for upon our entering the level, we found him and his train, of at least a hundred persons, just alighting before us.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

go or come after and bring or take back

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading We embraced, and professed the particular pleasure fortune had done us in once more meeting together.

set up or found

From this reading But I had but little time for thought, for upon our entering the level, we found him and his train, of at least a hundred persons, just alighting before us.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

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

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

the act of giving

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

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

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

the act of departing

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

highest in quality

From this reading When we arrived at the grotto, he told me he was assured I had been informed of the occasion of his visit; and that it would be the greatest honour done to his country that could be imagined.

a small cave (usually with attractive features)

From this reading When we arrived at the grotto, he told me he was assured I had been informed of the occasion of his visit; and that it would be the greatest honour done to his country that could be imagined.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

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

From this reading But I had but little time for thought, for upon our entering the level, we found him and his train, of at least a hundred persons, just alighting before us.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

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

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

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

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

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

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

the state of being honored

From this reading When we arrived at the grotto, he told me he was assured I had been informed of the occasion of his visit; and that it would be the greatest honour done to his country that could be imagined.

ten 10s

From this reading But I had but little time for thought, for upon our entering the level, we found him and his train, of at least a hundred persons, just alighting before us.

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

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading When we arrived at the grotto, he told me he was assured I had been informed of the occasion of his visit; and that it would be the greatest honour done to his country that could be imagined.

compel to behave in a certain way

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

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

From this reading We embraced, and professed the particular pleasure fortune had done us in once more meeting together.

having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading When we arrived at the grotto, he told me he was assured I had been informed of the occasion of his visit; and that it would be the greatest honour done to his country that could be imagined.

address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

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

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

and nothing more

From this reading But I had but little time for thought, for upon our entering the level, we found him and his train, of at least a hundred persons, just alighting before us.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

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

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

set down according to a plan

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

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

From this reading But I had but little time for thought, for upon our entering the level, we found him and his train, of at least a hundred persons, just alighting before us.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading But I had but little time for thought, for upon our entering the level, we found him and his train, of at least a hundred persons, just alighting before us.

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

From this reading But I had but little time for thought, for upon our entering the level, we found him and his train, of at least a hundred persons, just alighting before us.

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 _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

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

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading We embraced, and professed the particular pleasure fortune had done us in once more meeting together.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

plural of “messenger” — a person who carries a message

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

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

From this reading We embraced, and professed the particular pleasure fortune had done us in once more meeting together.

plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

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From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

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From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

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

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading When we arrived at the grotto, he told me he was assured I had been informed of the occasion of his visit; and that it would be the greatest honour done to his country that could be imagined.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

on one occasion

From this reading We embraced, and professed the particular pleasure fortune had done us in once more meeting together.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading But I had but little time for thought, for upon our entering the level, we found him and his train, of at least a hundred persons, just alighting before us.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading We embraced, and professed the particular pleasure fortune had done us in once more meeting together.

plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading But I had but little time for thought, for upon our entering the level, we found him and his train, of at least a hundred persons, just alighting before us.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading We embraced, and professed the particular pleasure fortune had done us in once more meeting together.

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

third-person singular of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

professing to be qualified

From this reading We embraced, and professed the particular pleasure fortune had done us in once more meeting together.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

the act of refusing

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

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

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

express in words

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

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

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

express in words

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

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

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

on that

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

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

From this reading But I had but little time for thought, for upon our entering the level, we found him and his train, of at least a hundred persons, just alighting before us.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But I had but little time for thought, for upon our entering the level, we found him and his train, of at least a hundred persons, just alighting before us.

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

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading We embraced, and professed the particular pleasure fortune had done us in once more meeting together.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading When we arrived at the grotto, he told me he was assured I had been informed of the occasion of his visit; and that it would be the greatest honour done to his country that could be imagined.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

create by training and teaching

From this reading But I had but little time for thought, for upon our entering the level, we found him and his train, of at least a hundred persons, just alighting before us.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

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

From this reading But I had but little time for thought, for upon our entering the level, we found him and his train, of at least a hundred persons, just alighting before us.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading When we arrived at the grotto, he told me he was assured I had been informed of the occasion of his visit; and that it would be the greatest honour done to his country that could be imagined.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

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From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

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

From this reading When we arrived at the grotto, he told me he was assured I had been informed of the occasion of his visit; and that it would be the greatest honour done to his country that could be imagined.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

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

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

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

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

at the time that

From this reading When we arrived at the grotto, he told me he was assured I had been informed of the occasion of his visit; and that it would be the greatest honour done to his country that could be imagined.

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

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Nasgig comes with a guard to fetch Peter--Long debate about his going--Nasgig's uneasiness at Peter's refusal--Relates a prediction to him, and proceedings thereon at Georigetti's court--Peter consents to go--Prepares a machine for that purpose._ WE were waked by the trumpet giving notice of Nasgig's coming; I did not care to inquire of the strangers into the particulars of his embassy; "for be it what it will," thinks I, "Nasgig is so much my friend that I can know the motives of it from him, and, or I am much deceived, he is too honest to impose upon me."

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

From this reading When we arrived at the grotto, he told me he was assured I had been informed of the occasion of his visit; and that it would be the greatest honour done to his country that could be imagined.

an affirmative

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading He then laid his hand on my beard, which was now of about five months' growth, having never shaved it since my father went, and told he was glad to see that.--"And are you not so to see me?" says I.--"Yes, surely," says he, "for I prize that for your sake."--"But," says I, "pray be open with me, and tell me what you mean by my being informed of the occasion of your coming?"--"Why," says he, "of Georigetti's message to you, as it will be of such infinite service to our country: and," says he, "if you had not consented to it, the messengers had returned and stopped me."--"True," says I, "one of the messengers told me the king would be glad to see me; which as I, so well as he, knew it was impossible he should, in return to his compliment, I believe I might say what a happiness it would be to me if I could wait on him.