used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In short, without more consideration, I rose in the morning early and marched off, having first wrote to my wife at her aunt's, relating the state of the case to her, with my resolution to leave England the first opportunity, giving her what comfort I could, assuring her if I ever was a gainer in life she should not fail to be a partaker, and promising also to let her know where I settled.
matters of personal concern
From this reading I had eaten nothing all day, and was very hungry and weary, but my crown-piece was as yet whole; however I fed very sparingly, being over-pressed with the distress of my affairs and the confusion of my thoughts.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I walked at a great rate, for fear my master's kindness should prompt him to send after me; and taking the bye-ways, I reached by dark night a little village, where I resolved to halt.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I had eaten nothing all day, and was very hungry and weary, but my crown-piece was as yet whole; however I fed very sparingly, being over-pressed with the distress of my affairs and the confusion of my thoughts.
in addition
From this reading In short, without more consideration, I rose in the morning early and marched off, having first wrote to my wife at her aunt's, relating the state of the case to her, with my resolution to leave England the first opportunity, giving her what comfort I could, assuring her if I ever was a gainer in life she should not fail to be a partaker, and promising also to let her know where I settled.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Departs secretly from his master--Travels to Bristol-- Religious thoughts by the way--Enters on shipboard, and is made captain's steward I seemed to be very well satisfied whilst my master was speaking; but though I thought he talked like an angel, my former uneasiness seized me at parting with him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Departs secretly from his master--Travels to Bristol-- Religious thoughts by the way--Enters on shipboard, and is made captain's steward I seemed to be very well satisfied whilst my master was speaking; but though I thought he talked like an angel, my former uneasiness seized me at parting with him.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading Departs secretly from his master--Travels to Bristol-- Religious thoughts by the way--Enters on shipboard, and is made captain's steward I seemed to be very well satisfied whilst my master was speaking; but though I thought he talked like an angel, my former uneasiness seized me at parting with him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I had eaten nothing all day, and was very hungry and weary, but my crown-piece was as yet whole; however I fed very sparingly, being over-pressed with the distress of my affairs and the confusion of my thoughts.
assuringadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrɪŋ/
giving confidence
From this reading In short, without more consideration, I rose in the morning early and marched off, having first wrote to my wife at her aunt's, relating the state of the case to her, with my resolution to leave England the first opportunity, giving her what comfort I could, assuring her if I ever was a gainer in life she should not fail to be a partaker, and promising also to let her know where I settled.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Departs secretly from his master--Travels to Bristol-- Religious thoughts by the way--Enters on shipboard, and is made captain's steward I seemed to be very well satisfied whilst my master was speaking; but though I thought he talked like an angel, my former uneasiness seized me at parting with him.
aunt'snounUS /ænts/
possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading In short, without more consideration, I rose in the morning early and marched off, having first wrote to my wife at her aunt's, relating the state of the case to her, with my resolution to leave England the first opportunity, giving her what comfort I could, assuring her if I ever was a gainer in life she should not fail to be a partaker, and promising also to let her know where I settled.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Departs secretly from his master--Travels to Bristol-- Religious thoughts by the way--Enters on shipboard, and is made captain's steward I seemed to be very well satisfied whilst my master was speaking; but though I thought he talked like an angel, my former uneasiness seized me at parting with him.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I had eaten nothing all day, and was very hungry and weary, but my crown-piece was as yet whole; however I fed very sparingly, being over-pressed with the distress of my affairs and the confusion of my thoughts.
BristolnounUS /ˈbrɪstəl/
an industrial city and port in southwestern England near the mouth of the River Avon
From this reading Departs secretly from his master--Travels to Bristol-- Religious thoughts by the way--Enters on shipboard, and is made captain's steward I seemed to be very well satisfied whilst my master was speaking; but though I thought he talked like an angel, my former uneasiness seized me at parting with him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Departs secretly from his master--Travels to Bristol-- Religious thoughts by the way--Enters on shipboard, and is made captain's steward I seemed to be very well satisfied whilst my master was speaking; but though I thought he talked like an angel, my former uneasiness seized me at parting with him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Departs secretly from his master--Travels to Bristol-- Religious thoughts by the way--Enters on shipboard, and is made captain's steward I seemed to be very well satisfied whilst my master was speaking; but though I thought he talked like an angel, my former uneasiness seized me at parting with him.
bye-ways
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From this reading I walked at a great rate, for fear my master's kindness should prompt him to send after me; and taking the bye-ways, I reached by dark night a little village, where I resolved to halt.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Departs secretly from his master--Travels to Bristol-- Religious thoughts by the way--Enters on shipboard, and is made captain's steward I seemed to be very well satisfied whilst my master was speaking; but though I thought he talked like an angel, my former uneasiness seized me at parting with him.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In short, without more consideration, I rose in the morning early and marched off, having first wrote to my wife at her aunt's, relating the state of the case to her, with my resolution to leave England the first opportunity, giving her what comfort I could, assuring her if I ever was a gainer in life she should not fail to be a partaker, and promising also to let her know where I settled.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading In short, without more consideration, I rose in the morning early and marched off, having first wrote to my wife at her aunt's, relating the state of the case to her, with my resolution to leave England the first opportunity, giving her what comfort I could, assuring her if I ever was a gainer in life she should not fail to be a partaker, and promising also to let her know where I settled.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading I had eaten nothing all day, and was very hungry and weary, but my crown-piece was as yet whole; however I fed very sparingly, being over-pressed with the distress of my affairs and the confusion of my thoughts.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading In short, without more consideration, I rose in the morning early and marched off, having first wrote to my wife at her aunt's, relating the state of the case to her, with my resolution to leave England the first opportunity, giving her what comfort I could, assuring her if I ever was a gainer in life she should not fail to be a partaker, and promising also to let her know where I settled.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In short, without more consideration, I rose in the morning early and marched off, having first wrote to my wife at her aunt's, relating the state of the case to her, with my resolution to leave England the first opportunity, giving her what comfort I could, assuring her if I ever was a gainer in life she should not fail to be a partaker, and promising also to let her know where I settled.
crown-piece
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From this reading I had eaten nothing all day, and was very hungry and weary, but my crown-piece was as yet whole; however I fed very sparingly, being over-pressed with the distress of my affairs and the confusion of my thoughts.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading I walked at a great rate, for fear my master's kindness should prompt him to send after me; and taking the bye-ways, I reached by dark night a little village, where I resolved to halt.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I had eaten nothing all day, and was very hungry and weary, but my crown-piece was as yet whole; however I fed very sparingly, being over-pressed with the distress of my affairs and the confusion of my thoughts.
DepartsverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrts/
third-person singular of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading Departs secretly from his master--Travels to Bristol-- Religious thoughts by the way--Enters on shipboard, and is made captain's steward I seemed to be very well satisfied whilst my master was speaking; but though I thought he talked like an angel, my former uneasiness seized me at parting with him.
psychological suffering
From this reading I had eaten nothing all day, and was very hungry and weary, but my crown-piece was as yet whole; however I fed very sparingly, being over-pressed with the distress of my affairs and the confusion of my thoughts.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading In short, without more consideration, I rose in the morning early and marched off, having first wrote to my wife at her aunt's, relating the state of the case to her, with my resolution to leave England the first opportunity, giving her what comfort I could, assuring her if I ever was a gainer in life she should not fail to be a partaker, and promising also to let her know where I settled.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading I had eaten nothing all day, and was very hungry and weary, but my crown-piece was as yet whole; however I fed very sparingly, being over-pressed with the distress of my affairs and the confusion of my thoughts.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading In short, without more consideration, I rose in the morning early and marched off, having first wrote to my wife at her aunt's, relating the state of the case to her, with my resolution to leave England the first opportunity, giving her what comfort I could, assuring her if I ever was a gainer in life she should not fail to be a partaker, and promising also to let her know where I settled.
EntersverbUS /ˈentərz/
third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Departs secretly from his master--Travels to Bristol-- Religious thoughts by the way--Enters on shipboard, and is made captain's steward I seemed to be very well satisfied whilst my master was speaking; but though I thought he talked like an angel, my former uneasiness seized me at parting with him.
at any time
From this reading In short, without more consideration, I rose in the morning early and marched off, having first wrote to my wife at her aunt's, relating the state of the case to her, with my resolution to leave England the first opportunity, giving her what comfort I could, assuring her if I ever was a gainer in life she should not fail to be a partaker, and promising also to let her know where I settled.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading In short, without more consideration, I rose in the morning early and marched off, having first wrote to my wife at her aunt's, relating the state of the case to her, with my resolution to leave England the first opportunity, giving her what comfort I could, assuring her if I ever was a gainer in life she should not fail to be a partaker, and promising also to let her know where I settled.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I walked at a great rate, for fear my master's kindness should prompt him to send after me; and taking the bye-ways, I reached by dark night a little village, where I resolved to halt.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading I had eaten nothing all day, and was very hungry and weary, but my crown-piece was as yet whole; however I fed very sparingly, being over-pressed with the distress of my affairs and the confusion of my thoughts.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In short, without more consideration, I rose in the morning early and marched off, having first wrote to my wife at her aunt's, relating the state of the case to her, with my resolution to leave England the first opportunity, giving her what comfort I could, assuring her if I ever was a gainer in life she should not fail to be a partaker, and promising also to let her know where I settled.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I walked at a great rate, for fear my master's kindness should prompt him to send after me; and taking the bye-ways, I reached by dark night a little village, where I resolved to halt.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Departs secretly from his master--Travels to Bristol-- Religious thoughts by the way--Enters on shipboard, and is made captain's steward I seemed to be very well satisfied whilst my master was speaking; but though I thought he talked like an angel, my former uneasiness seized me at parting with him.
set up or found
From this reading Upon inquiry I found myself thirty-five miles from my master's.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Departs secretly from his master--Travels to Bristol-- Religious thoughts by the way--Enters on shipboard, and is made captain's steward I seemed to be very well satisfied whilst my master was speaking; but though I thought he talked like an angel, my former uneasiness seized me at parting with him.
gainernounUS /ˈɡeɪnər/
a person who gains weight
From this reading In short, without more consideration, I rose in the morning early and marched off, having first wrote to my wife at her aunt's, relating the state of the case to her, with my resolution to leave England the first opportunity, giving her what comfort I could, assuring her if I ever was a gainer in life she should not fail to be a partaker, and promising also to let her know where I settled.
the act of giving
From this reading In short, without more consideration, I rose in the morning early and marched off, having first wrote to my wife at her aunt's, relating the state of the case to her, with my resolution to leave England the first opportunity, giving her what comfort I could, assuring her if I ever was a gainer in life she should not fail to be a partaker, and promising also to let her know where I settled.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I walked at a great rate, for fear my master's kindness should prompt him to send after me; and taking the bye-ways, I reached by dark night a little village, where I resolved to halt.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had eaten nothing all day, and was very hungry and weary, but my crown-piece was as yet whole; however I fed very sparingly, being over-pressed with the distress of my affairs and the confusion of my thoughts.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading I walked at a great rate, for fear my master's kindness should prompt him to send after me; and taking the bye-ways, I reached by dark night a little village, where I resolved to halt.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading In short, without more consideration, I rose in the morning early and marched off, having first wrote to my wife at her aunt's, relating the state of the case to her, with my resolution to leave England the first opportunity, giving her what comfort I could, assuring her if I ever was a gainer in life she should not fail to be a partaker, and promising also to let her know where I settled.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Departs secretly from his master--Travels to Bristol-- Religious thoughts by the way--Enters on shipboard, and is made captain's steward I seemed to be very well satisfied whilst my master was speaking; but though I thought he talked like an angel, my former uneasiness seized me at parting with him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In short, without more consideration, I rose in the morning early and marched off, having first wrote to my wife at her aunt's, relating the state of the case to her, with my resolution to leave England the first opportunity, giving her what comfort I could, assuring her if I ever was a gainer in life she should not fail to be a partaker, and promising also to let her know where I settled.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Departs secretly from his master--Travels to Bristol-- Religious thoughts by the way--Enters on shipboard, and is made captain's steward I seemed to be very well satisfied whilst my master was speaking; but though I thought he talked like an angel, my former uneasiness seized me at parting with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Departs secretly from his master--Travels to Bristol-- Religious thoughts by the way--Enters on shipboard, and is made captain's steward I seemed to be very well satisfied whilst my master was speaking; but though I thought he talked like an angel, my former uneasiness seized me at parting with him.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I had eaten nothing all day, and was very hungry and weary, but my crown-piece was as yet whole; however I fed very sparingly, being over-pressed with the distress of my affairs and the confusion of my thoughts.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading I had eaten nothing all day, and was very hungry and weary, but my crown-piece was as yet whole; however I fed very sparingly, being over-pressed with the distress of my affairs and the confusion of my thoughts.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Departs secretly from his master--Travels to Bristol-- Religious thoughts by the way--Enters on shipboard, and is made captain's steward I seemed to be very well satisfied whilst my master was speaking; but though I thought he talked like an angel, my former uneasiness seized me at parting with him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In short, without more consideration, I rose in the morning early and marched off, having first wrote to my wife at her aunt's, relating the state of the case to her, with my resolution to leave England the first opportunity, giving her what comfort I could, assuring her if I ever was a gainer in life she should not fail to be a partaker, and promising also to let her know where I settled.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In short, without more consideration, I rose in the morning early and marched off, having first wrote to my wife at her aunt's, relating the state of the case to her, with my resolution to leave England the first opportunity, giving her what comfort I could, assuring her if I ever was a gainer in life she should not fail to be a partaker, and promising also to let her know where I settled.
a search for knowledge
From this reading Upon inquiry I found myself thirty-five miles from my master's.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Departs secretly from his master--Travels to Bristol-- Religious thoughts by the way--Enters on shipboard, and is made captain's steward I seemed to be very well satisfied whilst my master was speaking; but though I thought he talked like an angel, my former uneasiness seized me at parting with him.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading I walked at a great rate, for fear my master's kindness should prompt him to send after me; and taking the bye-ways, I reached by dark night a little village, where I resolved to halt.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In short, without more consideration, I rose in the morning early and marched off, having first wrote to my wife at her aunt's, relating the state of the case to her, with my resolution to leave England the first opportunity, giving her what comfort I could, assuring her if I ever was a gainer in life she should not fail to be a partaker, and promising also to let her know where I settled.
go away from a place
From this reading In short, without more consideration, I rose in the morning early and marched off, having first wrote to my wife at her aunt's, relating the state of the case to her, with my resolution to leave England the first opportunity, giving her what comfort I could, assuring her if I ever was a gainer in life she should not fail to be a partaker, and promising also to let her know where I settled.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading In short, without more consideration, I rose in the morning early and marched off, having first wrote to my wife at her aunt's, relating the state of the case to her, with my resolution to leave England the first opportunity, giving her what comfort I could, assuring her if I ever was a gainer in life she should not fail to be a partaker, and promising also to let her know where I settled.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In short, without more consideration, I rose in the morning early and marched off, having first wrote to my wife at her aunt's, relating the state of the case to her, with my resolution to leave England the first opportunity, giving her what comfort I could, assuring her if I ever was a gainer in life she should not fail to be a partaker, and promising also to let her know where I settled.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Departs secretly from his master--Travels to Bristol-- Religious thoughts by the way--Enters on shipboard, and is made captain's steward I seemed to be very well satisfied whilst my master was speaking; but though I thought he talked like an angel, my former uneasiness seized me at parting with him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I walked at a great rate, for fear my master's kindness should prompt him to send after me; and taking the bye-ways, I reached by dark night a little village, where I resolved to halt.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Departs secretly from his master--Travels to Bristol-- Religious thoughts by the way--Enters on shipboard, and is made captain's steward I seemed to be very well satisfied whilst my master was speaking; but though I thought he talked like an angel, my former uneasiness seized me at parting with him.
marchedverbUS /mɑːrtʃt/
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading In short, without more consideration, I rose in the morning early and marched off, having first wrote to my wife at her aunt's, relating the state of the case to her, with my resolution to leave England the first opportunity, giving her what comfort I could, assuring her if I ever was a gainer in life she should not fail to be a partaker, and promising also to let her know where I settled.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Departs secretly from his master--Travels to Bristol-- Religious thoughts by the way--Enters on shipboard, and is made captain's steward I seemed to be very well satisfied whilst my master was speaking; but though I thought he talked like an angel, my former uneasiness seized me at parting with him.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading I walked at a great rate, for fear my master's kindness should prompt him to send after me; and taking the bye-ways, I reached by dark night a little village, where I resolved to halt.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Departs secretly from his master--Travels to Bristol-- Religious thoughts by the way--Enters on shipboard, and is made captain's steward I seemed to be very well satisfied whilst my master was speaking; but though I thought he talked like an angel, my former uneasiness seized me at parting with him.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Upon inquiry I found myself thirty-five miles from my master's.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In short, without more consideration, I rose in the morning early and marched off, having first wrote to my wife at her aunt's, relating the state of the case to her, with my resolution to leave England the first opportunity, giving her what comfort I could, assuring her if I ever was a gainer in life she should not fail to be a partaker, and promising also to let her know where I settled.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In short, without more consideration, I rose in the morning early and marched off, having first wrote to my wife at her aunt's, relating the state of the case to her, with my resolution to leave England the first opportunity, giving her what comfort I could, assuring her if I ever was a gainer in life she should not fail to be a partaker, and promising also to let her know where I settled.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Departs secretly from his master--Travels to Bristol-- Religious thoughts by the way--Enters on shipboard, and is made captain's steward I seemed to be very well satisfied whilst my master was speaking; but though I thought he talked like an angel, my former uneasiness seized me at parting with him.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Upon inquiry I found myself thirty-five miles from my master's.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I walked at a great rate, for fear my master's kindness should prompt him to send after me; and taking the bye-ways, I reached by dark night a little village, where I resolved to halt.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In short, without more consideration, I rose in the morning early and marched off, having first wrote to my wife at her aunt's, relating the state of the case to her, with my resolution to leave England the first opportunity, giving her what comfort I could, assuring her if I ever was a gainer in life she should not fail to be a partaker, and promising also to let her know where I settled.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I had eaten nothing all day, and was very hungry and weary, but my crown-piece was as yet whole; however I fed very sparingly, being over-pressed with the distress of my affairs and the confusion of my thoughts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In short, without more consideration, I rose in the morning early and marched off, having first wrote to my wife at her aunt's, relating the state of the case to her, with my resolution to leave England the first opportunity, giving her what comfort I could, assuring her if I ever was a gainer in life she should not fail to be a partaker, and promising also to let her know where I settled.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In short, without more consideration, I rose in the morning early and marched off, having first wrote to my wife at her aunt's, relating the state of the case to her, with my resolution to leave England the first opportunity, giving her what comfort I could, assuring her if I ever was a gainer in life she should not fail to be a partaker, and promising also to let her know where I settled.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Departs secretly from his master--Travels to Bristol-- Religious thoughts by the way--Enters on shipboard, and is made captain's steward I seemed to be very well satisfied whilst my master was speaking; but though I thought he talked like an angel, my former uneasiness seized me at parting with him.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading In short, without more consideration, I rose in the morning early and marched off, having first wrote to my wife at her aunt's, relating the state of the case to her, with my resolution to leave England the first opportunity, giving her what comfort I could, assuring her if I ever was a gainer in life she should not fail to be a partaker, and promising also to let her know where I settled.
over-pressed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had eaten nothing all day, and was very hungry and weary, but my crown-piece was as yet whole; however I fed very sparingly, being over-pressed with the distress of my affairs and the confusion of my thoughts.
partakernoun
someone who has or gives or receives a part or a share
From this reading In short, without more consideration, I rose in the morning early and marched off, having first wrote to my wife at her aunt's, relating the state of the case to her, with my resolution to leave England the first opportunity, giving her what comfort I could, assuring her if I ever was a gainer in life she should not fail to be a partaker, and promising also to let her know where I settled.
the act of departing politely
From this reading Departs secretly from his master--Travels to Bristol-- Religious thoughts by the way--Enters on shipboard, and is made captain's steward I seemed to be very well satisfied whilst my master was speaking; but though I thought he talked like an angel, my former uneasiness seized me at parting with him.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading In short, without more consideration, I rose in the morning early and marched off, having first wrote to my wife at her aunt's, relating the state of the case to her, with my resolution to leave England the first opportunity, giving her what comfort I could, assuring her if I ever was a gainer in life she should not fail to be a partaker, and promising also to let her know where I settled.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading I walked at a great rate, for fear my master's kindness should prompt him to send after me; and taking the bye-ways, I reached by dark night a little village, where I resolved to halt.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading I walked at a great rate, for fear my master's kindness should prompt him to send after me; and taking the bye-ways, I reached by dark night a little village, where I resolved to halt.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading I walked at a great rate, for fear my master's kindness should prompt him to send after me; and taking the bye-ways, I reached by dark night a little village, where I resolved to halt.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading In short, without more consideration, I rose in the morning early and marched off, having first wrote to my wife at her aunt's, relating the state of the case to her, with my resolution to leave England the first opportunity, giving her what comfort I could, assuring her if I ever was a gainer in life she should not fail to be a partaker, and promising also to let her know where I settled.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading Departs secretly from his master--Travels to Bristol-- Religious thoughts by the way--Enters on shipboard, and is made captain's steward I seemed to be very well satisfied whilst my master was speaking; but though I thought he talked like an angel, my former uneasiness seized me at parting with him.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading In short, without more consideration, I rose in the morning early and marched off, having first wrote to my wife at her aunt's, relating the state of the case to her, with my resolution to leave England the first opportunity, giving her what comfort I could, assuring her if I ever was a gainer in life she should not fail to be a partaker, and promising also to let her know where I settled.
determined
From this reading I walked at a great rate, for fear my master's kindness should prompt him to send after me; and taking the bye-ways, I reached by dark night a little village, where I resolved to halt.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading In short, without more consideration, I rose in the morning early and marched off, having first wrote to my wife at her aunt's, relating the state of the case to her, with my resolution to leave England the first opportunity, giving her what comfort I could, assuring her if I ever was a gainer in life she should not fail to be a partaker, and promising also to let her know where I settled.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Departs secretly from his master--Travels to Bristol-- Religious thoughts by the way--Enters on shipboard, and is made captain's steward I seemed to be very well satisfied whilst my master was speaking; but though I thought he talked like an angel, my former uneasiness seized me at parting with him.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading Departs secretly from his master--Travels to Bristol-- Religious thoughts by the way--Enters on shipboard, and is made captain's steward I seemed to be very well satisfied whilst my master was speaking; but though I thought he talked like an angel, my former uneasiness seized me at parting with him.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Departs secretly from his master--Travels to Bristol-- Religious thoughts by the way--Enters on shipboard, and is made captain's steward I seemed to be very well satisfied whilst my master was speaking; but though I thought he talked like an angel, my former uneasiness seized me at parting with him.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Departs secretly from his master--Travels to Bristol-- Religious thoughts by the way--Enters on shipboard, and is made captain's steward I seemed to be very well satisfied whilst my master was speaking; but though I thought he talked like an angel, my former uneasiness seized me at parting with him.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading I walked at a great rate, for fear my master's kindness should prompt him to send after me; and taking the bye-ways, I reached by dark night a little village, where I resolved to halt.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading In short, without more consideration, I rose in the morning early and marched off, having first wrote to my wife at her aunt's, relating the state of the case to her, with my resolution to leave England the first opportunity, giving her what comfort I could, assuring her if I ever was a gainer in life she should not fail to be a partaker, and promising also to let her know where I settled.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In short, without more consideration, I rose in the morning early and marched off, having first wrote to my wife at her aunt's, relating the state of the case to her, with my resolution to leave England the first opportunity, giving her what comfort I could, assuring her if I ever was a gainer in life she should not fail to be a partaker, and promising also to let her know where I settled.
shipboardadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪpbɔːrd/
casual or ephemeral as if taking place on board a ship
From this reading Departs secretly from his master--Travels to Bristol-- Religious thoughts by the way--Enters on shipboard, and is made captain's steward I seemed to be very well satisfied whilst my master was speaking; but though I thought he talked like an angel, my former uneasiness seized me at parting with him.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In short, without more consideration, I rose in the morning early and marched off, having first wrote to my wife at her aunt's, relating the state of the case to her, with my resolution to leave England the first opportunity, giving her what comfort I could, assuring her if I ever was a gainer in life she should not fail to be a partaker, and promising also to let her know where I settled.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In short, without more consideration, I rose in the morning early and marched off, having first wrote to my wife at her aunt's, relating the state of the case to her, with my resolution to leave England the first opportunity, giving her what comfort I could, assuring her if I ever was a gainer in life she should not fail to be a partaker, and promising also to let her know where I settled.
sparinglyadverbUS /ˈsperɪŋli/
to a meager degree or in a meager manner
From this reading I had eaten nothing all day, and was very hungry and weary, but my crown-piece was as yet whole; however I fed very sparingly, being over-pressed with the distress of my affairs and the confusion of my thoughts.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Departs secretly from his master--Travels to Bristol-- Religious thoughts by the way--Enters on shipboard, and is made captain's steward I seemed to be very well satisfied whilst my master was speaking; but though I thought he talked like an angel, my former uneasiness seized me at parting with him.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading In short, without more consideration, I rose in the morning early and marched off, having first wrote to my wife at her aunt's, relating the state of the case to her, with my resolution to leave England the first opportunity, giving her what comfort I could, assuring her if I ever was a gainer in life she should not fail to be a partaker, and promising also to let her know where I settled.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading Departs secretly from his master--Travels to Bristol-- Religious thoughts by the way--Enters on shipboard, and is made captain's steward I seemed to be very well satisfied whilst my master was speaking; but though I thought he talked like an angel, my former uneasiness seized me at parting with him.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading I walked at a great rate, for fear my master's kindness should prompt him to send after me; and taking the bye-ways, I reached by dark night a little village, where I resolved to halt.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Departs secretly from his master--Travels to Bristol-- Religious thoughts by the way--Enters on shipboard, and is made captain's steward I seemed to be very well satisfied whilst my master was speaking; but though I thought he talked like an angel, my former uneasiness seized me at parting with him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Departs secretly from his master--Travels to Bristol-- Religious thoughts by the way--Enters on shipboard, and is made captain's steward I seemed to be very well satisfied whilst my master was speaking; but though I thought he talked like an angel, my former uneasiness seized me at parting with him.
thirty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrdifaɪv/
being five more than thirty
From this reading Upon inquiry I found myself thirty-five miles from my master's.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Departs secretly from his master--Travels to Bristol-- Religious thoughts by the way--Enters on shipboard, and is made captain's steward I seemed to be very well satisfied whilst my master was speaking; but though I thought he talked like an angel, my former uneasiness seized me at parting with him.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Departs secretly from his master--Travels to Bristol-- Religious thoughts by the way--Enters on shipboard, and is made captain's steward I seemed to be very well satisfied whilst my master was speaking; but though I thought he talked like an angel, my former uneasiness seized me at parting with him.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Departs secretly from his master--Travels to Bristol-- Religious thoughts by the way--Enters on shipboard, and is made captain's steward I seemed to be very well satisfied whilst my master was speaking; but though I thought he talked like an angel, my former uneasiness seized me at parting with him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Departs secretly from his master--Travels to Bristol-- Religious thoughts by the way--Enters on shipboard, and is made captain's steward I seemed to be very well satisfied whilst my master was speaking; but though I thought he talked like an angel, my former uneasiness seized me at parting with him.
TravelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Departs secretly from his master--Travels to Bristol-- Religious thoughts by the way--Enters on shipboard, and is made captain's steward I seemed to be very well satisfied whilst my master was speaking; but though I thought he talked like an angel, my former uneasiness seized me at parting with him.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading Departs secretly from his master--Travels to Bristol-- Religious thoughts by the way--Enters on shipboard, and is made captain's steward I seemed to be very well satisfied whilst my master was speaking; but though I thought he talked like an angel, my former uneasiness seized me at parting with him.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon inquiry I found myself thirty-five miles from my master's.
precisely as stated
From this reading Departs secretly from his master--Travels to Bristol-- Religious thoughts by the way--Enters on shipboard, and is made captain's steward I seemed to be very well satisfied whilst my master was speaking; but though I thought he talked like an angel, my former uneasiness seized me at parting with him.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading I walked at a great rate, for fear my master's kindness should prompt him to send after me; and taking the bye-ways, I reached by dark night a little village, where I resolved to halt.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading I walked at a great rate, for fear my master's kindness should prompt him to send after me; and taking the bye-ways, I reached by dark night a little village, where I resolved to halt.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Departs secretly from his master--Travels to Bristol-- Religious thoughts by the way--Enters on shipboard, and is made captain's steward I seemed to be very well satisfied whilst my master was speaking; but though I thought he talked like an angel, my former uneasiness seized me at parting with him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Departs secretly from his master--Travels to Bristol-- Religious thoughts by the way--Enters on shipboard, and is made captain's steward I seemed to be very well satisfied whilst my master was speaking; but though I thought he talked like an angel, my former uneasiness seized me at parting with him.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading I had eaten nothing all day, and was very hungry and weary, but my crown-piece was as yet whole; however I fed very sparingly, being over-pressed with the distress of my affairs and the confusion of my thoughts.
(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 Departs secretly from his master--Travels to Bristol-- Religious thoughts by the way--Enters on shipboard, and is made captain's steward I seemed to be very well satisfied whilst my master was speaking; but though I thought he talked like an angel, my former uneasiness seized me at parting with him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In short, without more consideration, I rose in the morning early and marched off, having first wrote to my wife at her aunt's, relating the state of the case to her, with my resolution to leave England the first opportunity, giving her what comfort I could, assuring her if I ever was a gainer in life she should not fail to be a partaker, and promising also to let her know where I settled.
in or at the place that
From this reading In short, without more consideration, I rose in the morning early and marched off, having first wrote to my wife at her aunt's, relating the state of the case to her, with my resolution to leave England the first opportunity, giving her what comfort I could, assuring her if I ever was a gainer in life she should not fail to be a partaker, and promising also to let her know where I settled.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Departs secretly from his master--Travels to Bristol-- Religious thoughts by the way--Enters on shipboard, and is made captain's steward I seemed to be very well satisfied whilst my master was speaking; but though I thought he talked like an angel, my former uneasiness seized me at parting with him.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading I had eaten nothing all day, and was very hungry and weary, but my crown-piece was as yet whole; however I fed very sparingly, being over-pressed with the distress of my affairs and the confusion of my thoughts.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading In short, without more consideration, I rose in the morning early and marched off, having first wrote to my wife at her aunt's, relating the state of the case to her, with my resolution to leave England the first opportunity, giving her what comfort I could, assuring her if I ever was a gainer in life she should not fail to be a partaker, and promising also to let her know where I settled.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Departs secretly from his master--Travels to Bristol-- Religious thoughts by the way--Enters on shipboard, and is made captain's steward I seemed to be very well satisfied whilst my master was speaking; but though I thought he talked like an angel, my former uneasiness seized me at parting with him.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In short, without more consideration, I rose in the morning early and marched off, having first wrote to my wife at her aunt's, relating the state of the case to her, with my resolution to leave England the first opportunity, giving her what comfort I could, assuring her if I ever was a gainer in life she should not fail to be a partaker, and promising also to let her know where I settled.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading In short, without more consideration, I rose in the morning early and marched off, having first wrote to my wife at her aunt's, relating the state of the case to her, with my resolution to leave England the first opportunity, giving her what comfort I could, assuring her if I ever was a gainer in life she should not fail to be a partaker, and promising also to let her know where I settled.
but in spite of that
From this reading I had eaten nothing all day, and was very hungry and weary, but my crown-piece was as yet whole; however I fed very sparingly, being over-pressed with the distress of my affairs and the confusion of my thoughts.
