Chapter XVII

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

From this reading HIRAM'S VENTURE The other lads were equally disturbed in mind regarding what seemed to be a foolish venturing forth on the part of Hiram.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading After matters had come about so mysteriously in our favor when we had given up all hope of being able to succeed in the undertaking, it seemed much like flying in the face of Providence to take any risks that were not absolutely necessary.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading After matters had come about so mysteriously in our favor when we had given up all hope of being able to succeed in the undertaking, it seemed much like flying in the face of Providence to take any risks that were not absolutely necessary.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading After matters had come about so mysteriously in our favor when we had given up all hope of being able to succeed in the undertaking, it seemed much like flying in the face of Providence to take any risks that were not absolutely necessary.

later than; following

From this reading After matters had come about so mysteriously in our favor when we had given up all hope of being able to succeed in the undertaking, it seemed much like flying in the face of Providence to take any risks that were not absolutely necessary.

(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 After matters had come about so mysteriously in our favor when we had given up all hope of being able to succeed in the undertaking, it seemed much like flying in the face of Providence to take any risks that were not absolutely necessary.

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

From this reading We would be bound to incur so much of danger in order to make an attempt at releasing Silas, that to put all this on the hazard, simply to satisfy what I believed only a whim, was to my mind little less than criminal folly.

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

From this reading I fancied it was possible to see on that double-faced villain's countenance joy because of what was being done, and there could be no question but that he firmly believed Hiram had, as people say, overturned his dish of porridge.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading After matters had come about so mysteriously in our favor when we had given up all hope of being able to succeed in the undertaking, it seemed much like flying in the face of Providence to take any risks that were not absolutely necessary.

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

From this reading I fancied it was possible to see on that double-faced villain's countenance joy because of what was being done, and there could be no question but that he firmly believed Hiram had, as people say, overturned his dish of porridge.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We would be bound to incur so much of danger in order to make an attempt at releasing Silas, that to put all this on the hazard, simply to satisfy what I believed only a whim, was to my mind little less than criminal folly.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading We would be bound to incur so much of danger in order to make an attempt at releasing Silas, that to put all this on the hazard, simply to satisfy what I believed only a whim, was to my mind little less than criminal folly.

use to one's advantage

From this reading You can fancy we were not heartened after Job Lord had spoken so decidedly regarding the certainty that Hiram would speedily come to grief, because the pass he believed to be of so much value could avail nothing when he was come upon by the patrol.

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

From this reading HIRAM'S VENTURE The other lads were equally disturbed in mind regarding what seemed to be a foolish venturing forth on the part of Hiram.

for the reason that

From this reading You can fancy we were not heartened after Job Lord had spoken so decidedly regarding the certainty that Hiram would speedily come to grief, because the pass he believed to be of so much value could avail nothing when he was come upon by the patrol.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading After matters had come about so mysteriously in our favor when we had given up all hope of being able to succeed in the undertaking, it seemed much like flying in the face of Providence to take any risks that were not absolutely necessary.

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

From this reading We would be bound to incur so much of danger in order to make an attempt at releasing Silas, that to put all this on the hazard, simply to satisfy what I believed only a whim, was to my mind little less than criminal folly.

confined by bonds

From this reading We would be bound to incur so much of danger in order to make an attempt at releasing Silas, that to put all this on the hazard, simply to satisfy what I believed only a whim, was to my mind little less than criminal folly.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I fancied it was possible to see on that double-faced villain's countenance joy because of what was being done, and there could be no question but that he firmly believed Hiram had, as people say, overturned his dish of porridge.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading You can fancy we were not heartened after Job Lord had spoken so decidedly regarding the certainty that Hiram would speedily come to grief, because the pass he believed to be of so much value could avail nothing when he was come upon by the patrol.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading You can fancy we were not heartened after Job Lord had spoken so decidedly regarding the certainty that Hiram would speedily come to grief, because the pass he believed to be of so much value could avail nothing when he was come upon by the patrol.

the state of being certain

From this reading You can fancy we were not heartened after Job Lord had spoken so decidedly regarding the certainty that Hiram would speedily come to grief, because the pass he believed to be of so much value could avail nothing when he was come upon by the patrol.

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

From this reading After matters had come about so mysteriously in our favor when we had given up all hope of being able to succeed in the undertaking, it seemed much like flying in the face of Providence to take any risks that were not absolutely necessary.

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

From this reading You can fancy we were not heartened after Job Lord had spoken so decidedly regarding the certainty that Hiram would speedily come to grief, because the pass he believed to be of so much value could avail nothing when he was come upon by the patrol.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading I fancied it was possible to see on that double-faced villain's countenance joy because of what was being done, and there could be no question but that he firmly believed Hiram had, as people say, overturned his dish of porridge.

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

From this reading We would be bound to incur so much of danger in order to make an attempt at releasing Silas, that to put all this on the hazard, simply to satisfy what I believed only a whim, was to my mind little less than criminal folly.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading We would be bound to incur so much of danger in order to make an attempt at releasing Silas, that to put all this on the hazard, simply to satisfy what I believed only a whim, was to my mind little less than criminal folly.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading You can fancy we were not heartened after Job Lord had spoken so decidedly regarding the certainty that Hiram would speedily come to grief, because the pass he believed to be of so much value could avail nothing when he was come upon by the patrol.

a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading I fancied it was possible to see on that double-faced villain's countenance joy because of what was being done, and there could be no question but that he firmly believed Hiram had, as people say, overturned his dish of porridge.

having the place or position changed

From this reading HIRAM'S VENTURE The other lads were equally disturbed in mind regarding what seemed to be a foolish venturing forth on the part of Hiram.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading I fancied it was possible to see on that double-faced villain's countenance joy because of what was being done, and there could be no question but that he firmly believed Hiram had, as people say, overturned his dish of porridge.

(of fabrics) having faces on both sides

From this reading I fancied it was possible to see on that double-faced villain's countenance joy because of what was being done, and there could be no question but that he firmly believed Hiram had, as people say, overturned his dish of porridge.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading HIRAM'S VENTURE The other lads were equally disturbed in mind regarding what seemed to be a foolish venturing forth on the part of Hiram.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading After matters had come about so mysteriously in our favor when we had given up all hope of being able to succeed in the undertaking, it seemed much like flying in the face of Providence to take any risks that were not absolutely necessary.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading I fancied it was possible to see on that double-faced villain's countenance joy because of what was being done, and there could be no question but that he firmly believed Hiram had, as people say, overturned his dish of porridge.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading You can fancy we were not heartened after Job Lord had spoken so decidedly regarding the certainty that Hiram would speedily come to grief, because the pass he believed to be of so much value could avail nothing when he was come upon by the patrol.

promote over another

From this reading After matters had come about so mysteriously in our favor when we had given up all hope of being able to succeed in the undertaking, it seemed much like flying in the face of Providence to take any risks that were not absolutely necessary.

with resolute determination

From this reading I fancied it was possible to see on that double-faced villain's countenance joy because of what was being done, and there could be no question but that he firmly believed Hiram had, as people say, overturned his dish of porridge.

moving swiftly

From this reading After matters had come about so mysteriously in our favor when we had given up all hope of being able to succeed in the undertaking, it seemed much like flying in the face of Providence to take any risks that were not absolutely necessary.

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading We would be bound to incur so much of danger in order to make an attempt at releasing Silas, that to put all this on the hazard, simply to satisfy what I believed only a whim, was to my mind little less than criminal folly.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading HIRAM'S VENTURE The other lads were equally disturbed in mind regarding what seemed to be a foolish venturing forth on the part of Hiram.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading HIRAM'S VENTURE The other lads were equally disturbed in mind regarding what seemed to be a foolish venturing forth on the part of Hiram.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading After matters had come about so mysteriously in our favor when we had given up all hope of being able to succeed in the undertaking, it seemed much like flying in the face of Providence to take any risks that were not absolutely necessary.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading You can fancy we were not heartened after Job Lord had spoken so decidedly regarding the certainty that Hiram would speedily come to grief, because the pass he believed to be of so much value could avail nothing when he was come upon by the patrol.

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

From this reading After matters had come about so mysteriously in our favor when we had given up all hope of being able to succeed in the undertaking, it seemed much like flying in the face of Providence to take any risks that were not absolutely necessary.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading We would be bound to incur so much of danger in order to make an attempt at releasing Silas, that to put all this on the hazard, simply to satisfy what I believed only a whim, was to my mind little less than criminal folly.

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

From this reading You can fancy we were not heartened after Job Lord had spoken so decidedly regarding the certainty that Hiram would speedily come to grief, because the pass he believed to be of so much value could avail nothing when he was come upon by the patrol.

past form of “hearten” — give encouragement to

From this reading You can fancy we were not heartened after Job Lord had spoken so decidedly regarding the certainty that Hiram would speedily come to grief, because the pass he believed to be of so much value could avail nothing when he was come upon by the patrol.

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From this reading HIRAM'S VENTURE The other lads were equally disturbed in mind regarding what seemed to be a foolish venturing forth on the part of Hiram.

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

From this reading HIRAM'S VENTURE The other lads were equally disturbed in mind regarding what seemed to be a foolish venturing forth on the part of Hiram.

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

From this reading I fancied it was possible to see on that double-faced villain's countenance joy because of what was being done, and there could be no question but that he firmly believed Hiram had, as people say, overturned his dish of porridge.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading After matters had come about so mysteriously in our favor when we had given up all hope of being able to succeed in the undertaking, it seemed much like flying in the face of Providence to take any risks that were not absolutely necessary.

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

From this reading We would be bound to incur so much of danger in order to make an attempt at releasing Silas, that to put all this on the hazard, simply to satisfy what I believed only a whim, was to my mind little less than criminal folly.

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

From this reading HIRAM'S VENTURE The other lads were equally disturbed in mind regarding what seemed to be a foolish venturing forth on the part of Hiram.

make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to

From this reading We would be bound to incur so much of danger in order to make an attempt at releasing Silas, that to put all this on the hazard, simply to satisfy what I believed only a whim, was to my mind little less than criminal folly.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading After matters had come about so mysteriously in our favor when we had given up all hope of being able to succeed in the undertaking, it seemed much like flying in the face of Providence to take any risks that were not absolutely necessary.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading You can fancy we were not heartened after Job Lord had spoken so decidedly regarding the certainty that Hiram would speedily come to grief, because the pass he believed to be of so much value could avail nothing when he was come upon by the patrol.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading I fancied it was possible to see on that double-faced villain's countenance joy because of what was being done, and there could be no question but that he firmly believed Hiram had, as people say, overturned his dish of porridge.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading HIRAM'S VENTURE The other lads were equally disturbed in mind regarding what seemed to be a foolish venturing forth on the part of Hiram.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading We would be bound to incur so much of danger in order to make an attempt at releasing Silas, that to put all this on the hazard, simply to satisfy what I believed only a whim, was to my mind little less than criminal folly.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading After matters had come about so mysteriously in our favor when we had given up all hope of being able to succeed in the undertaking, it seemed much like flying in the face of Providence to take any risks that were not absolutely necessary.

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

From this reading We would be bound to incur so much of danger in order to make an attempt at releasing Silas, that to put all this on the hazard, simply to satisfy what I believed only a whim, was to my mind little less than criminal folly.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading You can fancy we were not heartened after Job Lord had spoken so decidedly regarding the certainty that Hiram would speedily come to grief, because the pass he believed to be of so much value could avail nothing when he was come upon by the patrol.

engage in

From this reading We would be bound to incur so much of danger in order to make an attempt at releasing Silas, that to put all this on the hazard, simply to satisfy what I believed only a whim, was to my mind little less than criminal folly.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading After matters had come about so mysteriously in our favor when we had given up all hope of being able to succeed in the undertaking, it seemed much like flying in the face of Providence to take any risks that were not absolutely necessary.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading HIRAM'S VENTURE The other lads were equally disturbed in mind regarding what seemed to be a foolish venturing forth on the part of Hiram.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading After matters had come about so mysteriously in our favor when we had given up all hope of being able to succeed in the undertaking, it seemed much like flying in the face of Providence to take any risks that were not absolutely necessary.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading We would be bound to incur so much of danger in order to make an attempt at releasing Silas, that to put all this on the hazard, simply to satisfy what I believed only a whim, was to my mind little less than criminal folly.

in a cryptic manner

From this reading After matters had come about so mysteriously in our favor when we had given up all hope of being able to succeed in the undertaking, it seemed much like flying in the face of Providence to take any risks that were not absolutely necessary.

absolutely essential

From this reading After matters had come about so mysteriously in our favor when we had given up all hope of being able to succeed in the undertaking, it seemed much like flying in the face of Providence to take any risks that were not absolutely necessary.

not any; not one

From this reading I fancied it was possible to see on that double-faced villain's countenance joy because of what was being done, and there could be no question but that he firmly believed Hiram had, as people say, overturned his dish of porridge.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading After matters had come about so mysteriously in our favor when we had given up all hope of being able to succeed in the undertaking, it seemed much like flying in the face of Providence to take any risks that were not absolutely necessary.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading You can fancy we were not heartened after Job Lord had spoken so decidedly regarding the certainty that Hiram would speedily come to grief, because the pass he believed to be of so much value could avail nothing when he was come upon by the patrol.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HIRAM'S VENTURE The other lads were equally disturbed in mind regarding what seemed to be a foolish venturing forth on the part of Hiram.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HIRAM'S VENTURE The other lads were equally disturbed in mind regarding what seemed to be a foolish venturing forth on the part of Hiram.

and nothing more

From this reading We would be bound to incur so much of danger in order to make an attempt at releasing Silas, that to put all this on the hazard, simply to satisfy what I believed only a whim, was to my mind little less than criminal folly.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading We would be bound to incur so much of danger in order to make an attempt at releasing Silas, that to put all this on the hazard, simply to satisfy what I believed only a whim, was to my mind little less than criminal folly.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading HIRAM'S VENTURE The other lads were equally disturbed in mind regarding what seemed to be a foolish venturing forth on the part of Hiram.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading After matters had come about so mysteriously in our favor when we had given up all hope of being able to succeed in the undertaking, it seemed much like flying in the face of Providence to take any risks that were not absolutely necessary.

having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom

From this reading I fancied it was possible to see on that double-faced villain's countenance joy because of what was being done, and there could be no question but that he firmly believed Hiram had, as people say, overturned his dish of porridge.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading HIRAM'S VENTURE The other lads were equally disturbed in mind regarding what seemed to be a foolish venturing forth on the part of Hiram.

go across or through

From this reading You can fancy we were not heartened after Job Lord had spoken so decidedly regarding the certainty that Hiram would speedily come to grief, because the pass he believed to be of so much value could avail nothing when he was come upon by the patrol.

a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

From this reading You can fancy we were not heartened after Job Lord had spoken so decidedly regarding the certainty that Hiram would speedily come to grief, because the pass he believed to be of so much value could avail nothing when he was come upon by the patrol.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading I fancied it was possible to see on that double-faced villain's countenance joy because of what was being done, and there could be no question but that he firmly believed Hiram had, as people say, overturned his dish of porridge.

soft food made by boiling oatmeal or other meal or legumes in water or milk until thick

From this reading I fancied it was possible to see on that double-faced villain's countenance joy because of what was being done, and there could be no question but that he firmly believed Hiram had, as people say, overturned his dish of porridge.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading I fancied it was possible to see on that double-faced villain's countenance joy because of what was being done, and there could be no question but that he firmly believed Hiram had, as people say, overturned his dish of porridge.

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

From this reading After matters had come about so mysteriously in our favor when we had given up all hope of being able to succeed in the undertaking, it seemed much like flying in the face of Providence to take any risks that were not absolutely necessary.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading We would be bound to incur so much of danger in order to make an attempt at releasing Silas, that to put all this on the hazard, simply to satisfy what I believed only a whim, was to my mind little less than criminal folly.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading I fancied it was possible to see on that double-faced villain's countenance joy because of what was being done, and there could be no question but that he firmly believed Hiram had, as people say, overturned his dish of porridge.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading HIRAM'S VENTURE The other lads were equally disturbed in mind regarding what seemed to be a foolish venturing forth on the part of Hiram.

emotionally purging (of e.g. art)

From this reading We would be bound to incur so much of danger in order to make an attempt at releasing Silas, that to put all this on the hazard, simply to satisfy what I believed only a whim, was to my mind little less than criminal folly.

plural of “risk” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading After matters had come about so mysteriously in our favor when we had given up all hope of being able to succeed in the undertaking, it seemed much like flying in the face of Providence to take any risks that were not absolutely necessary.

meet the requirements or expectations of

From this reading We would be bound to incur so much of danger in order to make an attempt at releasing Silas, that to put all this on the hazard, simply to satisfy what I believed only a whim, was to my mind little less than criminal folly.

express in words

From this reading I fancied it was possible to see on that double-faced villain's countenance joy because of what was being done, and there could be no question but that he firmly believed Hiram had, as people say, overturned his dish of porridge.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I fancied it was possible to see on that double-faced villain's countenance joy because of what was being done, and there could be no question but that he firmly believed Hiram had, as people say, overturned his dish of porridge.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading HIRAM'S VENTURE The other lads were equally disturbed in mind regarding what seemed to be a foolish venturing forth on the part of Hiram.

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

From this reading We would be bound to incur so much of danger in order to make an attempt at releasing Silas, that to put all this on the hazard, simply to satisfy what I believed only a whim, was to my mind little less than criminal folly.

and nothing more

From this reading We would be bound to incur so much of danger in order to make an attempt at releasing Silas, that to put all this on the hazard, simply to satisfy what I believed only a whim, was to my mind little less than criminal folly.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading After matters had come about so mysteriously in our favor when we had given up all hope of being able to succeed in the undertaking, it seemed much like flying in the face of Providence to take any risks that were not absolutely necessary.

with speed

From this reading You can fancy we were not heartened after Job Lord had spoken so decidedly regarding the certainty that Hiram would speedily come to grief, because the pass he believed to be of so much value could avail nothing when he was come upon by the patrol.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading You can fancy we were not heartened after Job Lord had spoken so decidedly regarding the certainty that Hiram would speedily come to grief, because the pass he believed to be of so much value could avail nothing when he was come upon by the patrol.

attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading After matters had come about so mysteriously in our favor when we had given up all hope of being able to succeed in the undertaking, it seemed much like flying in the face of Providence to take any risks that were not absolutely necessary.

carry out

From this reading After matters had come about so mysteriously in our favor when we had given up all hope of being able to succeed in the undertaking, it seemed much like flying in the face of Providence to take any risks that were not absolutely necessary.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading We would be bound to incur so much of danger in order to make an attempt at releasing Silas, that to put all this on the hazard, simply to satisfy what I believed only a whim, was to my mind little less than criminal folly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After matters had come about so mysteriously in our favor when we had given up all hope of being able to succeed in the undertaking, it seemed much like flying in the face of Providence to take any risks that were not absolutely necessary.

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

From this reading HIRAM'S VENTURE The other lads were equally disturbed in mind regarding what seemed to be a foolish venturing forth on the part of Hiram.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I fancied it was possible to see on that double-faced villain's countenance joy because of what was being done, and there could be no question but that he firmly believed Hiram had, as people say, overturned his dish of porridge.

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

From this reading We would be bound to incur so much of danger in order to make an attempt at releasing Silas, that to put all this on the hazard, simply to satisfy what I believed only a whim, was to my mind little less than criminal folly.

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

From this reading HIRAM'S VENTURE The other lads were equally disturbed in mind regarding what seemed to be a foolish venturing forth on the part of Hiram.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading After matters had come about so mysteriously in our favor when we had given up all hope of being able to succeed in the undertaking, it seemed much like flying in the face of Providence to take any risks that were not absolutely necessary.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading After matters had come about so mysteriously in our favor when we had given up all hope of being able to succeed in the undertaking, it seemed much like flying in the face of Providence to take any risks that were not absolutely necessary.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading You can fancy we were not heartened after Job Lord had spoken so decidedly regarding the certainty that Hiram would speedily come to grief, because the pass he believed to be of so much value could avail nothing when he was come upon by the patrol.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading You can fancy we were not heartened after Job Lord had spoken so decidedly regarding the certainty that Hiram would speedily come to grief, because the pass he believed to be of so much value could avail nothing when he was come upon by the patrol.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading HIRAM'S VENTURE The other lads were equally disturbed in mind regarding what seemed to be a foolish venturing forth on the part of Hiram.

-ing form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading HIRAM'S VENTURE The other lads were equally disturbed in mind regarding what seemed to be a foolish venturing forth on the part of Hiram.

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

From this reading I fancied it was possible to see on that double-faced villain's countenance joy because of what was being done, and there could be no question but that he firmly believed Hiram had, as people say, overturned his dish of porridge.

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

From this reading We would be bound to incur so much of danger in order to make an attempt at releasing Silas, that to put all this on the hazard, simply to satisfy what I believed only a whim, was to my mind little less than criminal folly.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading After matters had come about so mysteriously in our favor when we had given up all hope of being able to succeed in the undertaking, it seemed much like flying in the face of Providence to take any risks that were not absolutely necessary.

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

From this reading HIRAM'S VENTURE The other lads were equally disturbed in mind regarding what seemed to be a foolish venturing forth on the part of Hiram.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading HIRAM'S VENTURE The other lads were equally disturbed in mind regarding what seemed to be a foolish venturing forth on the part of Hiram.

at the time that

From this reading After matters had come about so mysteriously in our favor when we had given up all hope of being able to succeed in the undertaking, it seemed much like flying in the face of Providence to take any risks that were not absolutely necessary.

a sudden desire

From this reading We would be bound to incur so much of danger in order to make an attempt at releasing Silas, that to put all this on the hazard, simply to satisfy what I believed only a whim, was to my mind little less than criminal folly.

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

From this reading We would be bound to incur so much of danger in order to make an attempt at releasing Silas, that to put all this on the hazard, simply to satisfy what I believed only a whim, was to my mind little less than criminal folly.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You can fancy we were not heartened after Job Lord had spoken so decidedly regarding the certainty that Hiram would speedily come to grief, because the pass he believed to be of so much value could avail nothing when he was come upon by the patrol.