used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A discourse on light--Quangrollart explains the word crashee--Believes a fowl is a fruit--Gives a further account of Youwarkeds reception by her father, and by the king--Tommy and Hallycarnie provided for at court--Youwarkee and her father visit the colambs, and are visited--Her return put off till next winter, when her father is to come with her._
to or in a foreign country
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading _A discourse on light--Quangrollart explains the word crashee--Believes a fowl is a fruit--Gives a further account of Youwarkeds reception by her father, and by the king--Tommy and Hallycarnie provided for at court--Youwarkee and her father visit the colambs, and are visited--Her return put off till next winter, when her father is to come with her._
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
anew
From this reading THE next day I prepared again of the best of everything for my new guests.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I killed three fowls, and ordered Pedro (who was as good a cook almost as myself) to get them ready for boiling, whilst we took a walk to the lake.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A discourse on light--Quangrollart explains the word crashee--Believes a fowl is a fruit--Gives a further account of Youwarkeds reception by her father, and by the king--Tommy and Hallycarnie provided for at court--Youwarkee and her father visit the colambs, and are visited--Her return put off till next winter, when her father is to come with her._
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _A discourse on light--Quangrollart explains the word crashee--Believes a fowl is a fruit--Gives a further account of Youwarkeds reception by her father, and by the king--Tommy and Hallycarnie provided for at court--Youwarkee and her father visit the colambs, and are visited--Her return put off till next winter, when her father is to come with her._
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I killed three fowls, and ordered Pedro (who was as good a cook almost as myself) to get them ready for boiling, whilst we took a walk to the lake.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _A discourse on light--Quangrollart explains the word crashee--Believes a fowl is a fruit--Gives a further account of Youwarkeds reception by her father, and by the king--Tommy and Hallycarnie provided for at court--Youwarkee and her father visit the colambs, and are visited--Her return put off till next winter, when her father is to come with her._
have
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
BelievesverbUS /bɪˈliːvz/
third-person singular of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading _A discourse on light--Quangrollart explains the word crashee--Believes a fowl is a fruit--Gives a further account of Youwarkeds reception by her father, and by the king--Tommy and Hallycarnie provided for at court--Youwarkee and her father visit the colambs, and are visited--Her return put off till next winter, when her father is to come with her._
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading THE next day I prepared again of the best of everything for my new guests.
boilingnounUS /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
From this reading I killed three fowls, and ordered Pedro (who was as good a cook almost as myself) to get them ready for boiling, whilst we took a walk to the lake.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _A discourse on light--Quangrollart explains the word crashee--Believes a fowl is a fruit--Gives a further account of Youwarkeds reception by her father, and by the king--Tommy and Hallycarnie provided for at court--Youwarkee and her father visit the colambs, and are visited--Her return put off till next winter, when her father is to come with her._
clearestadjectiveUS /ˈklɪrɪst/
superlative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind
From this reading Though we went out in the clearest part of the morning, I heard no complaint of the light.
colambs
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From this reading _A discourse on light--Quangrollart explains the word crashee--Believes a fowl is a fruit--Gives a further account of Youwarkeds reception by her father, and by the king--Tommy and Hallycarnie provided for at court--Youwarkee and her father visit the colambs, and are visited--Her return put off till next winter, when her father is to come with her._
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _A discourse on light--Quangrollart explains the word crashee--Believes a fowl is a fruit--Gives a further account of Youwarkeds reception by her father, and by the king--Tommy and Hallycarnie provided for at court--Youwarkee and her father visit the colambs, and are visited--Her return put off till next winter, when her father is to come with her._
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
complaintnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnt/
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading Though we went out in the clearest part of the morning, I heard no complaint of the light.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading I killed three fowls, and ordered Pedro (who was as good a cook almost as myself) to get them ready for boiling, whilst we took a walk to the lake.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading _A discourse on light--Quangrollart explains the word crashee--Believes a fowl is a fruit--Gives a further account of Youwarkeds reception by her father, and by the king--Tommy and Hallycarnie provided for at court--Youwarkee and her father visit the colambs, and are visited--Her return put off till next winter, when her father is to come with her._
crashee
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _A discourse on light--Quangrollart explains the word crashee--Believes a fowl is a fruit--Gives a further account of Youwarkeds reception by her father, and by the king--Tommy and Hallycarnie provided for at court--Youwarkee and her father visit the colambs, and are visited--Her return put off till next winter, when her father is to come with her._
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE next day I prepared again of the best of everything for my new guests.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading _A discourse on light--Quangrollart explains the word crashee--Believes a fowl is a fruit--Gives a further account of Youwarkeds reception by her father, and by the king--Tommy and Hallycarnie provided for at court--Youwarkee and her father visit the colambs, and are visited--Her return put off till next winter, when her father is to come with her._
all things; all of a situation
From this reading THE next day I prepared again of the best of everything for my new guests.
explainsverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnz/
third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading _A discourse on light--Quangrollart explains the word crashee--Believes a fowl is a fruit--Gives a further account of Youwarkeds reception by her father, and by the king--Tommy and Hallycarnie provided for at court--Youwarkee and her father visit the colambs, and are visited--Her return put off till next winter, when her father is to come with her._
opinion or judgment
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading _A discourse on light--Quangrollart explains the word crashee--Believes a fowl is a fruit--Gives a further account of Youwarkeds reception by her father, and by the king--Tommy and Hallycarnie provided for at court--Youwarkee and her father visit the colambs, and are visited--Her return put off till next winter, when her father is to come with her._
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _A discourse on light--Quangrollart explains the word crashee--Believes a fowl is a fruit--Gives a further account of Youwarkeds reception by her father, and by the king--Tommy and Hallycarnie provided for at court--Youwarkee and her father visit the colambs, and are visited--Her return put off till next winter, when her father is to come with her._
fowlnounUS /faʊl/
a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl
From this reading _A discourse on light--Quangrollart explains the word crashee--Believes a fowl is a fruit--Gives a further account of Youwarkeds reception by her father, and by the king--Tommy and Hallycarnie provided for at court--Youwarkee and her father visit the colambs, and are visited--Her return put off till next winter, when her father is to come with her._
fowls
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From this reading I killed three fowls, and ordered Pedro (who was as good a cook almost as myself) to get them ready for boiling, whilst we took a walk to the lake.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading _A discourse on light--Quangrollart explains the word crashee--Believes a fowl is a fruit--Gives a further account of Youwarkeds reception by her father, and by the king--Tommy and Hallycarnie provided for at court--Youwarkee and her father visit the colambs, and are visited--Her return put off till next winter, when her father is to come with her._
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading _A discourse on light--Quangrollart explains the word crashee--Believes a fowl is a fruit--Gives a further account of Youwarkeds reception by her father, and by the king--Tommy and Hallycarnie provided for at court--Youwarkee and her father visit the colambs, and are visited--Her return put off till next winter, when her father is to come with her._
gawrys
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From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I killed three fowls, and ordered Pedro (who was as good a cook almost as myself) to get them ready for boiling, whilst we took a walk to the lake.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading _A discourse on light--Quangrollart explains the word crashee--Believes a fowl is a fruit--Gives a further account of Youwarkeds reception by her father, and by the king--Tommy and Hallycarnie provided for at court--Youwarkee and her father visit the colambs, and are visited--Her return put off till next winter, when her father is to come with her._
glumms
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I killed three fowls, and ordered Pedro (who was as good a cook almost as myself) to get them ready for boiling, whilst we took a walk to the lake.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading THE next day I prepared again of the best of everything for my new guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
Hallycarnie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _A discourse on light--Quangrollart explains the word crashee--Believes a fowl is a fruit--Gives a further account of Youwarkeds reception by her father, and by the king--Tommy and Hallycarnie provided for at court--Youwarkee and her father visit the colambs, and are visited--Her return put off till next winter, when her father is to come with her._
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Though we went out in the clearest part of the morning, I heard no complaint of the light.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _A discourse on light--Quangrollart explains the word crashee--Believes a fowl is a fruit--Gives a further account of Youwarkeds reception by her father, and by the king--Tommy and Hallycarnie provided for at court--Youwarkee and her father visit the colambs, and are visited--Her return put off till next winter, when her father is to come with her._
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE next day I prepared again of the best of everything for my new guests.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Though we went out in the clearest part of the morning, I heard no complaint of the light.
inconveniencenounUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjəns/
an inconvenient discomfort
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _A discourse on light--Quangrollart explains the word crashee--Believes a fowl is a fruit--Gives a further account of Youwarkeds reception by her father, and by the king--Tommy and Hallycarnie provided for at court--Youwarkee and her father visit the colambs, and are visited--Her return put off till next winter, when her father is to come with her._
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading I killed three fowls, and ordered Pedro (who was as good a cook almost as myself) to get them ready for boiling, whilst we took a walk to the lake.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading _A discourse on light--Quangrollart explains the word crashee--Believes a fowl is a fruit--Gives a further account of Youwarkeds reception by her father, and by the king--Tommy and Hallycarnie provided for at court--Youwarkee and her father visit the colambs, and are visited--Her return put off till next winter, when her father is to come with her._
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading I killed three fowls, and ordered Pedro (who was as good a cook almost as myself) to get them ready for boiling, whilst we took a walk to the lake.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading _A discourse on light--Quangrollart explains the word crashee--Believes a fowl is a fruit--Gives a further account of Youwarkeds reception by her father, and by the king--Tommy and Hallycarnie provided for at court--Youwarkee and her father visit the colambs, and are visited--Her return put off till next winter, when her father is to come with her._
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Though we went out in the clearest part of the morning, I heard no complaint of the light.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE next day I prepared again of the best of everything for my new guests.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I killed three fowls, and ordered Pedro (who was as good a cook almost as myself) to get them ready for boiling, whilst we took a walk to the lake.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE next day I prepared again of the best of everything for my new guests.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading _A discourse on light--Quangrollart explains the word crashee--Believes a fowl is a fruit--Gives a further account of Youwarkeds reception by her father, and by the king--Tommy and Hallycarnie provided for at court--Youwarkee and her father visit the colambs, and are visited--Her return put off till next winter, when her father is to come with her._
not any; not one
From this reading Though we went out in the clearest part of the morning, I heard no complaint of the light.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A discourse on light--Quangrollart explains the word crashee--Believes a fowl is a fruit--Gives a further account of Youwarkeds reception by her father, and by the king--Tommy and Hallycarnie provided for at court--Youwarkee and her father visit the colambs, and are visited--Her return put off till next winter, when her father is to come with her._
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading _A discourse on light--Quangrollart explains the word crashee--Believes a fowl is a fruit--Gives a further account of Youwarkeds reception by her father, and by the king--Tommy and Hallycarnie provided for at court--Youwarkee and her father visit the colambs, and are visited--Her return put off till next winter, when her father is to come with her._
offendverbUS /əˈfend/
cause to feel resentment or indignation
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _A discourse on light--Quangrollart explains the word crashee--Believes a fowl is a fruit--Gives a further account of Youwarkeds reception by her father, and by the king--Tommy and Hallycarnie provided for at court--Youwarkee and her father visit the colambs, and are visited--Her return put off till next winter, when her father is to come with her._
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading I killed three fowls, and ordered Pedro (who was as good a cook almost as myself) to get them ready for boiling, whilst we took a walk to the lake.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Though we went out in the clearest part of the morning, I heard no complaint of the light.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Though we went out in the clearest part of the morning, I heard no complaint of the light.
Pedro
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From this reading I killed three fowls, and ordered Pedro (who was as good a cook almost as myself) to get them ready for boiling, whilst we took a walk to the lake.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading THE next day I prepared again of the best of everything for my new guests.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading _A discourse on light--Quangrollart explains the word crashee--Believes a fowl is a fruit--Gives a further account of Youwarkeds reception by her father, and by the king--Tommy and Hallycarnie provided for at court--Youwarkee and her father visit the colambs, and are visited--Her return put off till next winter, when her father is to come with her._
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading _A discourse on light--Quangrollart explains the word crashee--Believes a fowl is a fruit--Gives a further account of Youwarkeds reception by her father, and by the king--Tommy and Hallycarnie provided for at court--Youwarkee and her father visit the colambs, and are visited--Her return put off till next winter, when her father is to come with her._
Quangrollart
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From this reading _A discourse on light--Quangrollart explains the word crashee--Believes a fowl is a fruit--Gives a further account of Youwarkeds reception by her father, and by the king--Tommy and Hallycarnie provided for at court--Youwarkee and her father visit the colambs, and are visited--Her return put off till next winter, when her father is to come with her._
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading I killed three fowls, and ordered Pedro (who was as good a cook almost as myself) to get them ready for boiling, whilst we took a walk to the lake.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading _A discourse on light--Quangrollart explains the word crashee--Believes a fowl is a fruit--Gives a further account of Youwarkeds reception by her father, and by the king--Tommy and Hallycarnie provided for at court--Youwarkee and her father visit the colambs, and are visited--Her return put off till next winter, when her father is to come with her._
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading _A discourse on light--Quangrollart explains the word crashee--Believes a fowl is a fruit--Gives a further account of Youwarkeds reception by her father, and by the king--Tommy and Hallycarnie provided for at court--Youwarkee and her father visit the colambs, and are visited--Her return put off till next winter, when her father is to come with her._
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
only a very short time before
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
spectaclesnounUS /ˈspektəkəlz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A discourse on light--Quangrollart explains the word crashee--Believes a fowl is a fruit--Gives a further account of Youwarkeds reception by her father, and by the king--Tommy and Hallycarnie provided for at court--Youwarkee and her father visit the colambs, and are visited--Her return put off till next winter, when her father is to come with her._
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I killed three fowls, and ordered Pedro (who was as good a cook almost as myself) to get them ready for boiling, whilst we took a walk to the lake.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though we went out in the clearest part of the morning, I heard no complaint of the light.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I killed three fowls, and ordered Pedro (who was as good a cook almost as myself) to get them ready for boiling, whilst we took a walk to the lake.
up to a particular time
From this reading _A discourse on light--Quangrollart explains the word crashee--Believes a fowl is a fruit--Gives a further account of Youwarkeds reception by her father, and by the king--Tommy and Hallycarnie provided for at court--Youwarkee and her father visit the colambs, and are visited--Her return put off till next winter, when her father is to come with her._
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _A discourse on light--Quangrollart explains the word crashee--Believes a fowl is a fruit--Gives a further account of Youwarkeds reception by her father, and by the king--Tommy and Hallycarnie provided for at court--Youwarkee and her father visit the colambs, and are visited--Her return put off till next winter, when her father is to come with her._
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
Tommy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _A discourse on light--Quangrollart explains the word crashee--Believes a fowl is a fruit--Gives a further account of Youwarkeds reception by her father, and by the king--Tommy and Hallycarnie provided for at court--Youwarkee and her father visit the colambs, and are visited--Her return put off till next winter, when her father is to come with her._
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I killed three fowls, and ordered Pedro (who was as good a cook almost as myself) to get them ready for boiling, whilst we took a walk to the lake.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
troublesomeadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/
causing difficulty or annoyance
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
except if; if not
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
precisely as stated
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading _A discourse on light--Quangrollart explains the word crashee--Believes a fowl is a fruit--Gives a further account of Youwarkeds reception by her father, and by the king--Tommy and Hallycarnie provided for at court--Youwarkee and her father visit the colambs, and are visited--Her return put off till next winter, when her father is to come with her._
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading _A discourse on light--Quangrollart explains the word crashee--Believes a fowl is a fruit--Gives a further account of Youwarkeds reception by her father, and by the king--Tommy and Hallycarnie provided for at court--Youwarkee and her father visit the colambs, and are visited--Her return put off till next winter, when her father is to come with her._
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading I killed three fowls, and ordered Pedro (who was as good a cook almost as myself) to get them ready for boiling, whilst we took a walk to the lake.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I killed three fowls, and ordered Pedro (who was as good a cook almost as myself) to get them ready for boiling, whilst we took a walk to the lake.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I killed three fowls, and ordered Pedro (who was as good a cook almost as myself) to get them ready for boiling, whilst we took a walk to the lake.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Though we went out in the clearest part of the morning, I heard no complaint of the light.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
at the time that
From this reading _A discourse on light--Quangrollart explains the word crashee--Believes a fowl is a fruit--Gives a further account of Youwarkeds reception by her father, and by the king--Tommy and Hallycarnie provided for at court--Youwarkee and her father visit the colambs, and are visited--Her return put off till next winter, when her father is to come with her._
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading I killed three fowls, and ordered Pedro (who was as good a cook almost as myself) to get them ready for boiling, whilst we took a walk to the lake.
which person or people
From this reading I killed three fowls, and ordered Pedro (who was as good a cook almost as myself) to get them ready for boiling, whilst we took a walk to the lake.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading _A discourse on light--Quangrollart explains the word crashee--Believes a fowl is a fruit--Gives a further account of Youwarkeds reception by her father, and by the king--Tommy and Hallycarnie provided for at court--Youwarkee and her father visit the colambs, and are visited--Her return put off till next winter, when her father is to come with her._
in the company of; together with
From this reading _A discourse on light--Quangrollart explains the word crashee--Believes a fowl is a fruit--Gives a further account of Youwarkeds reception by her father, and by the king--Tommy and Hallycarnie provided for at court--Youwarkee and her father visit the colambs, and are visited--Her return put off till next winter, when her father is to come with her._
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading _A discourse on light--Quangrollart explains the word crashee--Believes a fowl is a fruit--Gives a further account of Youwarkeds reception by her father, and by the king--Tommy and Hallycarnie provided for at court--Youwarkee and her father visit the colambs, and are visited--Her return put off till next winter, when her father is to come with her._
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I took the liberty to ask my brother if the light did not offend him; for I told him my wife could not bear so much without spectacles.--"What is that spectacle?" says he.--"Something I made your sister," says I, "to prevent the inconvenience of too much light upon her eyes."--He said the light was scarce at all troublesome to him, for he had been in much greater, and was used to it; and that the glumms, who travelled much abroad, could bear more light than the gawrys, who stayed much at home: these stirring but little out unless in large companies, and that of one another, and very rarely admitted glumms amongst them before marriage.
Youwarkeds
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From this reading _A discourse on light--Quangrollart explains the word crashee--Believes a fowl is a fruit--Gives a further account of Youwarkeds reception by her father, and by the king--Tommy and Hallycarnie provided for at court--Youwarkee and her father visit the colambs, and are visited--Her return put off till next winter, when her father is to come with her._
Youwarkee
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _A discourse on light--Quangrollart explains the word crashee--Believes a fowl is a fruit--Gives a further account of Youwarkeds reception by her father, and by the king--Tommy and Hallycarnie provided for at court--Youwarkee and her father visit the colambs, and are visited--Her return put off till next winter, when her father is to come with her._
