Chapter XIX

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

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading I once had a mind to have gone myself; but considering the immense distance over sea, though I had once come safe, I thought I ought not to tempt Providence, where my presence was not absolutely necessary.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

matters of personal concern

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

(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 _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading I told him I would send an assistant with him, who could remember whatever I once told him; and that I might not burden his memory with names only, Lasmeel should carry his memory with him, and that he, Nasgig, should only have the executive part.

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

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Nasgig, to whose care and conduct any enterprise might be trusted, offered his service to go and execute any commands I should give him.

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading I told him I would send an assistant with him, who could remember whatever I once told him; and that I might not burden his memory with names only, Lasmeel should carry his memory with him, and that he, Nasgig, should only have the executive part.

the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto

From this reading His only difficulty, he said, was that it would be impossible for him to remember the different names of many things, which he had no idea of, to convey the knowledge of them to his mind when he saw them; but barring that, he doubted not to give me satisfaction.

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

From this reading Nasgig, to whose care and conduct any enterprise might be trusted, offered his service to go and execute any commands I should give him.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading I told him I would send an assistant with him, who could remember whatever I once told him; and that I might not burden his memory with names only, Lasmeel should carry his memory with him, and that he, Nasgig, should only have the executive part.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

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

From this reading Nasgig, to whose care and conduct any enterprise might be trusted, offered his service to go and execute any commands I should give him.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading I told him I would send an assistant with him, who could remember whatever I once told him; and that I might not burden his memory with names only, Lasmeel should carry his memory with him, and that he, Nasgig, should only have the executive part.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

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

From this reading I once had a mind to have gone myself; but considering the immense distance over sea, though I had once come safe, I thought I ought not to tempt Providence, where my presence was not absolutely necessary.

plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Nasgig, to whose care and conduct any enterprise might be trusted, offered his service to go and execute any commands I should give him.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Nasgig, to whose care and conduct any enterprise might be trusted, offered his service to go and execute any commands I should give him.

deem to be

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading I once had a mind to have gone myself; but considering the immense distance over sea, though I had once come safe, I thought I ought not to tempt Providence, where my presence was not absolutely necessary.

(of information) make known; pass on

From this reading His only difficulty, he said, was that it would be impossible for him to remember the different names of many things, which he had no idea of, to convey the knowledge of them to his mind when he saw them; but barring that, he doubted not to give me satisfaction.

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

From this reading I told him I would send an assistant with him, who could remember whatever I once told him; and that I might not burden his memory with names only, Lasmeel should carry his memory with him, and that he, Nasgig, should only have the executive part.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading His only difficulty, he said, was that it would be impossible for him to remember the different names of many things, which he had no idea of, to convey the knowledge of them to his mind when he saw them; but barring that, he doubted not to give me satisfaction.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading His only difficulty, he said, was that it would be impossible for him to remember the different names of many things, which he had no idea of, to convey the knowledge of them to his mind when he saw them; but barring that, he doubted not to give me satisfaction.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading I once had a mind to have gone myself; but considering the immense distance over sea, though I had once come safe, I thought I ought not to tempt Providence, where my presence was not absolutely necessary.

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From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about

From this reading His only difficulty, he said, was that it would be impossible for him to remember the different names of many things, which he had no idea of, to convey the knowledge of them to his mind when he saw them; but barring that, he doubted not to give me satisfaction.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Nasgig, to whose care and conduct any enterprise might be trusted, offered his service to go and execute any commands I should give him.

kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment

From this reading Nasgig, to whose care and conduct any enterprise might be trusted, offered his service to go and execute any commands I should give him.

a person responsible for the administration of a business

From this reading I told him I would send an assistant with him, who could remember whatever I once told him; and that I might not burden his memory with names only, Lasmeel should carry his memory with him, and that he, Nasgig, should only have the executive part.

a social unit living together

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Nasgig, to whose care and conduct any enterprise might be trusted, offered his service to go and execute any commands I should give him.

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

From this reading Nasgig, to whose care and conduct any enterprise might be trusted, offered his service to go and execute any commands I should give him.

destroyed or killed

From this reading I once had a mind to have gone myself; but considering the immense distance over sea, though I had once come safe, I thought I ought not to tempt Providence, where my presence was not absolutely necessary.

highest in quality

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

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

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I once had a mind to have gone myself; but considering the immense distance over sea, though I had once come safe, I thought I ought not to tempt Providence, where my presence was not absolutely necessary.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

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

From this reading His only difficulty, he said, was that it would be impossible for him to remember the different names of many things, which he had no idea of, to convey the knowledge of them to his mind when he saw them; but barring that, he doubted not to give me satisfaction.

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

From this reading Nasgig, to whose care and conduct any enterprise might be trusted, offered his service to go and execute any commands I should give him.

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

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

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

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

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

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

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

From this reading His only difficulty, he said, was that it would be impossible for him to remember the different names of many things, which he had no idea of, to convey the knowledge of them to his mind when he saw them; but barring that, he doubted not to give me satisfaction.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading I once had a mind to have gone myself; but considering the immense distance over sea, though I had once come safe, I thought I ought not to tempt Providence, where my presence was not absolutely necessary.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading His only difficulty, he said, was that it would be impossible for him to remember the different names of many things, which he had no idea of, to convey the knowledge of them to his mind when he saw them; but barring that, he doubted not to give me satisfaction.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading His only difficulty, he said, was that it would be impossible for him to remember the different names of many things, which he had no idea of, to convey the knowledge of them to his mind when he saw them; but barring that, he doubted not to give me satisfaction.

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From this reading I told him I would send an assistant with him, who could remember whatever I once told him; and that I might not burden his memory with names only, Lasmeel should carry his memory with him, and that he, Nasgig, should only have the executive part.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

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

From this reading His only difficulty, he said, was that it would be impossible for him to remember the different names of many things, which he had no idea of, to convey the knowledge of them to his mind when he saw them; but barring that, he doubted not to give me satisfaction.

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

From this reading His only difficulty, he said, was that it would be impossible for him to remember the different names of many things, which he had no idea of, to convey the knowledge of them to his mind when he saw them; but barring that, he doubted not to give me satisfaction.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading I told him I would send an assistant with him, who could remember whatever I once told him; and that I might not burden his memory with names only, Lasmeel should carry his memory with him, and that he, Nasgig, should only have the executive part.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Nasgig, to whose care and conduct any enterprise might be trusted, offered his service to go and execute any commands I should give him.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I once had a mind to have gone myself; but considering the immense distance over sea, though I had once come safe, I thought I ought not to tempt Providence, where my presence was not absolutely necessary.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading His only difficulty, he said, was that it would be impossible for him to remember the different names of many things, which he had no idea of, to convey the knowledge of them to his mind when he saw them; but barring that, he doubted not to give me satisfaction.

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

From this reading Nasgig, to whose care and conduct any enterprise might be trusted, offered his service to go and execute any commands I should give him.

absolutely essential

From this reading I once had a mind to have gone myself; but considering the immense distance over sea, though I had once come safe, I thought I ought not to tempt Providence, where my presence was not absolutely necessary.

not any; not one

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I once had a mind to have gone myself; but considering the immense distance over sea, though I had once come safe, I thought I ought not to tempt Providence, where my presence was not absolutely necessary.

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

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Nasgig, to whose care and conduct any enterprise might be trusted, offered his service to go and execute any commands I should give him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

on one occasion

From this reading I once had a mind to have gone myself; but considering the immense distance over sea, though I had once come safe, I thought I ought not to tempt Providence, where my presence was not absolutely necessary.

and nothing more

From this reading His only difficulty, he said, was that it would be impossible for him to remember the different names of many things, which he had no idea of, to convey the knowledge of them to his mind when he saw them; but barring that, he doubted not to give me satisfaction.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading I once had a mind to have gone myself; but considering the immense distance over sea, though I had once come safe, I thought I ought not to tempt Providence, where my presence was not absolutely necessary.

above and across; more than

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

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

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading I once had a mind to have gone myself; but considering the immense distance over sea, though I had once come safe, I thought I ought not to tempt Providence, where my presence was not absolutely necessary.

The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)

From this reading I once had a mind to have gone myself; but considering the immense distance over sea, though I had once come safe, I thought I ought not to tempt Providence, where my presence was not absolutely necessary.

part with a possession or right

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

not used up

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

To recall to mind.

From this reading His only difficulty, he said, was that it would be impossible for him to remember the different names of many things, which he had no idea of, to convey the knowledge of them to his mind when he saw them; but barring that, he doubted not to give me satisfaction.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading I once had a mind to have gone myself; but considering the immense distance over sea, though I had once come safe, I thought I ought not to tempt Providence, where my presence was not absolutely necessary.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading His only difficulty, he said, was that it would be impossible for him to remember the different names of many things, which he had no idea of, to convey the knowledge of them to his mind when he saw them; but barring that, he doubted not to give me satisfaction.

an impudent or insolent rejoinder

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading His only difficulty, he said, was that it would be impossible for him to remember the different names of many things, which he had no idea of, to convey the knowledge of them to his mind when he saw them; but barring that, he doubted not to give me satisfaction.

cut with a saw

From this reading His only difficulty, he said, was that it would be impossible for him to remember the different names of many things, which he had no idea of, to convey the knowledge of them to his mind when he saw them; but barring that, he doubted not to give me satisfaction.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading I once had a mind to have gone myself; but considering the immense distance over sea, though I had once come safe, I thought I ought not to tempt Providence, where my presence was not absolutely necessary.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading I told him I would send an assistant with him, who could remember whatever I once told him; and that I might not burden his memory with names only, Lasmeel should carry his memory with him, and that he, Nasgig, should only have the executive part.

third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Nasgig, to whose care and conduct any enterprise might be trusted, offered his service to go and execute any commands I should give him.

transport commercially

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Nasgig, to whose care and conduct any enterprise might be trusted, offered his service to go and execute any commands I should give him.

plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

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

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

plural of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

not in physical motion

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

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From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

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

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading I once had a mind to have gone myself; but considering the immense distance over sea, though I had once come safe, I thought I ought not to tempt Providence, where my presence was not absolutely necessary.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

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

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading His only difficulty, he said, was that it would be impossible for him to remember the different names of many things, which he had no idea of, to convey the knowledge of them to his mind when he saw them; but barring that, he doubted not to give me satisfaction.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading His only difficulty, he said, was that it would be impossible for him to remember the different names of many things, which he had no idea of, to convey the knowledge of them to his mind when he saw them; but barring that, he doubted not to give me satisfaction.

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

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading I once had a mind to have gone myself; but considering the immense distance over sea, though I had once come safe, I thought I ought not to tempt Providence, where my presence was not absolutely necessary.

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

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

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

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading I told him I would send an assistant with him, who could remember whatever I once told him; and that I might not burden his memory with names only, Lasmeel should carry his memory with him, and that he, Nasgig, should only have the executive part.

-ing form of “transport” — move something or somebody around; usually over long distances

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading Nasgig, to whose care and conduct any enterprise might be trusted, offered his service to go and execute any commands I should give him.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

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

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading I told him I would send an assistant with him, who could remember whatever I once told him; and that I might not burden his memory with names only, Lasmeel should carry his memory with him, and that he, Nasgig, should only have the executive part.

at the time that

From this reading His only difficulty, he said, was that it would be impossible for him to remember the different names of many things, which he had no idea of, to convey the knowledge of them to his mind when he saw them; but barring that, he doubted not to give me satisfaction.

in or at the place that

From this reading I once had a mind to have gone myself; but considering the immense distance over sea, though I had once come safe, I thought I ought not to tempt Providence, where my presence was not absolutely necessary.

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

From this reading His only difficulty, he said, was that it would be impossible for him to remember the different names of many things, which he had no idea of, to convey the knowledge of them to his mind when he saw them; but barring that, he doubted not to give me satisfaction.

which person or people

From this reading I told him I would send an assistant with him, who could remember whatever I once told him; and that I might not burden his memory with names only, Lasmeel should carry his memory with him, and that he, Nasgig, should only have the executive part.

belonging to which person

From this reading Nasgig, to whose care and conduct any enterprise might be trusted, offered his service to go and execute any commands I should give him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.

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

From this reading His only difficulty, he said, was that it would be impossible for him to remember the different names of many things, which he had no idea of, to convey the knowledge of them to his mind when he saw them; but barring that, he doubted not to give me satisfaction.

but in spite of that

From this reading _Peter sends for his family--A rising of former slaves on that account--Takes a view of the city--Description of it, and of the country--Hot and cold springs._ HAVING now some leisure time on my hands to consider over my own affairs, I had thoughts of transporting my family, with all my effects, to Sass Doorpt Swangeanti, but yet had no mind to relinquish all thought of my ship and cargo; for the greatest part of this was still remaining, I having had but the pickings through the gulf.