Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

later than; following

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

anew

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

(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 Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading It was at this time, after my return from watering one day, where Youwarkee had been with me, that, having taken several fish, and amongst them some I had not before seen, I asked her, as we were preparing and salting some of them, how they managed fish in her country, and what variety they had of them there.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading I sometimes amused myself with whimsical conjectures, as, whether the child would have a graundee or not; which of us it would be most like; how we should do without a midwife; and what must become of the infant, as we had not milk, in case Youwarkee could not suckle it.

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

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

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

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

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

From this reading It was at this time, after my return from watering one day, where Youwarkee had been with me, that, having taken several fish, and amongst them some I had not before seen, I asked her, as we were preparing and salting some of them, how they managed fish in her country, and what variety they had of them there.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was at this time, after my return from watering one day, where Youwarkee had been with me, that, having taken several fish, and amongst them some I had not before seen, I asked her, as we were preparing and salting some of them, how they managed fish in her country, and what variety they had of them there.

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

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading I sometimes amused myself with whimsical conjectures, as, whether the child would have a graundee or not; which of us it would be most like; how we should do without a midwife; and what must become of the infant, as we had not milk, in case Youwarkee could not suckle it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was at this time, after my return from watering one day, where Youwarkee had been with me, that, having taken several fish, and amongst them some I had not before seen, I asked her, as we were preparing and salting some of them, how they managed fish in her country, and what variety they had of them there.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

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

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

capable of wounding

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

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

From this reading She told me she neither ever saw nor heard of a fish in her life till she came to me.

an occurrence of something

From this reading I sometimes amused myself with whimsical conjectures, as, whether the child would have a graundee or not; which of us it would be most like; how we should do without a midwife; and what must become of the infant, as we had not milk, in case Youwarkee could not suckle it.

give encouragement to

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

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

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

plural of “conjecture” — a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)

From this reading I sometimes amused myself with whimsical conjectures, as, whether the child would have a graundee or not; which of us it would be most like; how we should do without a midwife; and what must become of the infant, as we had not milk, in case Youwarkee could not suckle it.

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

From this reading I sometimes amused myself with whimsical conjectures, as, whether the child would have a graundee or not; which of us it would be most like; how we should do without a midwife; and what must become of the infant, as we had not milk, in case Youwarkee could not suckle it.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was at this time, after my return from watering one day, where Youwarkee had been with me, that, having taken several fish, and amongst them some I had not before seen, I asked her, as we were preparing and salting some of them, how they managed fish in her country, and what variety they had of them there.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

many and different

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I sometimes amused myself with whimsical conjectures, as, whether the child would have a graundee or not; which of us it would be most like; how we should do without a midwife; and what must become of the infant, as we had not milk, in case Youwarkee could not suckle it.

not still wet

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

one or the other of two

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

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

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

at any time

From this reading She told me she neither ever saw nor heard of a fish in her life till she came to me.

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

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

set up or found

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was at this time, after my return from watering one day, where Youwarkee had been with me, that, having taken several fish, and amongst them some I had not before seen, I asked her, as we were preparing and salting some of them, how they managed fish in her country, and what variety they had of them there.

brought together in one place

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

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

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

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From this reading I sometimes amused myself with whimsical conjectures, as, whether the child would have a graundee or not; which of us it would be most like; how we should do without a midwife; and what must become of the infant, as we had not milk, in case Youwarkee could not suckle it.

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

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I sometimes amused myself with whimsical conjectures, as, whether the child would have a graundee or not; which of us it would be most like; how we should do without a midwife; and what must become of the infant, as we had not milk, in case Youwarkee could not suckle it.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading She told me she neither ever saw nor heard of a fish in her life till she came to me.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

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From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

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

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

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

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

the act of indulging or gratifying a desire

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading I sometimes amused myself with whimsical conjectures, as, whether the child would have a graundee or not; which of us it would be most like; how we should do without a midwife; and what must become of the infant, as we had not milk, in case Youwarkee could not suckle it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading She told me she neither ever saw nor heard of a fish in her life till she came to me.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I sometimes amused myself with whimsical conjectures, as, whether the child would have a graundee or not; which of us it would be most like; how we should do without a midwife; and what must become of the infant, as we had not milk, in case Youwarkee could not suckle it.

past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading It was at this time, after my return from watering one day, where Youwarkee had been with me, that, having taken several fish, and amongst them some I had not before seen, I asked her, as we were preparing and salting some of them, how they managed fish in her country, and what variety they had of them there.

joined in matrimony

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

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

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

a woman skilled in aiding the delivery of babies

From this reading I sometimes amused myself with whimsical conjectures, as, whether the child would have a graundee or not; which of us it would be most like; how we should do without a midwife; and what must become of the infant, as we had not milk, in case Youwarkee could not suckle it.

powerfully or vigorously

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings

From this reading I sometimes amused myself with whimsical conjectures, as, whether the child would have a graundee or not; which of us it would be most like; how we should do without a midwife; and what must become of the infant, as we had not milk, in case Youwarkee could not suckle it.

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

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

used to form the superlative

From this reading I sometimes amused myself with whimsical conjectures, as, whether the child would have a graundee or not; which of us it would be most like; how we should do without a midwife; and what must become of the infant, as we had not milk, in case Youwarkee could not suckle it.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading I sometimes amused myself with whimsical conjectures, as, whether the child would have a graundee or not; which of us it would be most like; how we should do without a midwife; and what must become of the infant, as we had not milk, in case Youwarkee could not suckle it.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I sometimes amused myself with whimsical conjectures, as, whether the child would have a graundee or not; which of us it would be most like; how we should do without a midwife; and what must become of the infant, as we had not milk, in case Youwarkee could not suckle it.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading She told me she neither ever saw nor heard of a fish in her life till she came to me.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

not any; not one

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

not one, and not any

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading She told me she neither ever saw nor heard of a fish in her life till she came to me.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

on one occasion

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was at this time, after my return from watering one day, where Youwarkee had been with me, that, having taken several fish, and amongst them some I had not before seen, I asked her, as we were preparing and salting some of them, how they managed fish in her country, and what variety they had of them there.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

above and across; more than

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

small flat mass of chopped food

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

plural of “pear” — sweet juicy gritty-textured fruit available in many varieties

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

add pepper to

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

-ing form of “prattle” — speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

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

From this reading It was at this time, after my return from watering one day, where Youwarkee had been with me, that, having taken several fish, and amongst them some I had not before seen, I asked her, as we were preparing and salting some of them, how they managed fish in her country, and what variety they had of them there.

prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

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

From this reading It was at this time, after my return from watering one day, where Youwarkee had been with me, that, having taken several fish, and amongst them some I had not before seen, I asked her, as we were preparing and salting some of them, how they managed fish in her country, and what variety they had of them there.

plural of “revery” — an abstracted state of absorption

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

the act of adding salt to food

From this reading It was at this time, after my return from watering one day, where Youwarkee had been with me, that, having taken several fish, and amongst them some I had not before seen, I asked her, as we were preparing and salting some of them, how they managed fish in her country, and what variety they had of them there.

cut with a saw

From this reading She told me she neither ever saw nor heard of a fish in her life till she came to me.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

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

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

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

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I sometimes amused myself with whimsical conjectures, as, whether the child would have a graundee or not; which of us it would be most like; how we should do without a midwife; and what must become of the infant, as we had not milk, in case Youwarkee could not suckle it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It was at this time, after my return from watering one day, where Youwarkee had been with me, that, having taken several fish, and amongst them some I had not before seen, I asked her, as we were preparing and salting some of them, how they managed fish in her country, and what variety they had of them there.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading I sometimes amused myself with whimsical conjectures, as, whether the child would have a graundee or not; which of us it would be most like; how we should do without a midwife; and what must become of the infant, as we had not milk, in case Youwarkee could not suckle it.

a male human offspring

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

suck milk from the mother's breasts

From this reading I sometimes amused myself with whimsical conjectures, as, whether the child would have a graundee or not; which of us it would be most like; how we should do without a midwife; and what must become of the infant, as we had not milk, in case Youwarkee could not suckle it.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading It was at this time, after my return from watering one day, where Youwarkee had been with me, that, having taken several fish, and amongst them some I had not before seen, I asked her, as we were preparing and salting some of them, how they managed fish in her country, and what variety they had of them there.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

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

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

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

From this reading It was at this time, after my return from watering one day, where Youwarkee had been with me, that, having taken several fish, and amongst them some I had not before seen, I asked her, as we were preparing and salting some of them, how they managed fish in her country, and what variety they had of them there.

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

From this reading It was at this time, after my return from watering one day, where Youwarkee had been with me, that, having taken several fish, and amongst them some I had not before seen, I asked her, as we were preparing and salting some of them, how they managed fish in her country, and what variety they had of them there.

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

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

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

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

up to a particular time

From this reading She told me she neither ever saw nor heard of a fish in her life till she came to me.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

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

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

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

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

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

From this reading I sometimes amused myself with whimsical conjectures, as, whether the child would have a graundee or not; which of us it would be most like; how we should do without a midwife; and what must become of the infant, as we had not milk, in case Youwarkee could not suckle it.

communicated in words

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading It was at this time, after my return from watering one day, where Youwarkee had been with me, that, having taken several fish, and amongst them some I had not before seen, I asked her, as we were preparing and salting some of them, how they managed fish in her country, and what variety they had of them there.

sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

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

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

shedding tears

From this reading It was at this time, after my return from watering one day, where Youwarkee had been with me, that, having taken several fish, and amongst them some I had not before seen, I asked her, as we were preparing and salting some of them, how they managed fish in her country, and what variety they had of them there.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

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

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I sometimes amused myself with whimsical conjectures, as, whether the child would have a graundee or not; which of us it would be most like; how we should do without a midwife; and what must become of the infant, as we had not milk, in case Youwarkee could not suckle it.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was at this time, after my return from watering one day, where Youwarkee had been with me, that, having taken several fish, and amongst them some I had not before seen, I asked her, as we were preparing and salting some of them, how they managed fish in her country, and what variety they had of them there.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading I sometimes amused myself with whimsical conjectures, as, whether the child would have a graundee or not; which of us it would be most like; how we should do without a midwife; and what must become of the infant, as we had not milk, in case Youwarkee could not suckle it.

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

From this reading I sometimes amused myself with whimsical conjectures, as, whether the child would have a graundee or not; which of us it would be most like; how we should do without a midwife; and what must become of the infant, as we had not milk, in case Youwarkee could not suckle it.

determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason

From this reading I sometimes amused myself with whimsical conjectures, as, whether the child would have a graundee or not; which of us it would be most like; how we should do without a midwife; and what must become of the infant, as we had not milk, in case Youwarkee could not suckle it.

which person or people

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

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From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading I sometimes amused myself with whimsical conjectures, as, whether the child would have a graundee or not; which of us it would be most like; how we should do without a midwife; and what must become of the infant, as we had not milk, in case Youwarkee could not suckle it.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading Indeed, I had leisure enough for indulging such reveries; for, having laid in our winter stores, my wife and I had nothing to do but enjoy ourselves over a good fire, prattling and toying together, making as good cheer as we could; and truly that was none of the worst, for we had as fine bread as need to be eaten; we had pears preserved; all sorts of dried fish; and once a fortnight, for two or three days together, had fresh fish; we had vinegar, and a biting herb which I had found, for pepper; and several sorts of nuts; so there was no want.

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

From this reading I sometimes amused myself with whimsical conjectures, as, whether the child would have a graundee or not; which of us it would be most like; how we should do without a midwife; and what must become of the infant, as we had not milk, in case Youwarkee could not suckle it.

but in spite of that

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

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From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.

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

From this reading Youwarkee with child--Their stock of provisions--No beast or fish in Youwarkeis country--The voices again--Her reason for not seeing those who uttered them--She bears a son--A hard speech in her lying-in--Divers birds appear--Their eggs gathered--How Wilkits kept account of time About three months after we were married, as we called it, Youwarkee told me she believed she was breeding, and I was mightily pleased with it, for though I had had two children before by Patty, yet I had never seen either of them, so that I longed to be a father.