Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

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

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

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

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

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

From this reading "I have no desire that your cousin shall be in distress because of hunger, and yet it is in my mind that he should have somewhat more of punishment because of having given way to ill temper and put us in such a plight, than simply standing guard over Horry Sims.

for the reason that

From this reading "I have no desire that your cousin shall be in distress because of hunger, and yet it is in my mind that he should have somewhat more of punishment because of having given way to ill temper and put us in such a plight, than simply standing guard over Horry Sims.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

with bitterness; in a resentful manner

From this reading The mischief had been wrought, and however bitterly he repented it would not right matters.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading He will be the more careful in the future, if he suffers considerably because of what has been done."

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

to a great extent or degree

From this reading He will be the more careful in the future, if he suffers considerably because of what has been done."

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

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading "I have no desire that your cousin shall be in distress because of hunger, and yet it is in my mind that he should have somewhat more of punishment because of having given way to ill temper and put us in such a plight, than simply standing guard over Horry Sims.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading "I have no desire that your cousin shall be in distress because of hunger, and yet it is in my mind that he should have somewhat more of punishment because of having given way to ill temper and put us in such a plight, than simply standing guard over Horry Sims.

-ing form of “desire” — feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading I was far from desiring that Saul should be punished.

not to your liking

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

psychological suffering

From this reading "I have no desire that your cousin shall be in distress because of hunger, and yet it is in my mind that he should have somewhat more of punishment because of having given way to ill temper and put us in such a plight, than simply standing guard over Horry Sims.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading He will be the more careful in the future, if he suffers considerably because of what has been done."

without doubt; certainly

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading I was far from desiring that Saul should be punished.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

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

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I was far from desiring that Saul should be punished.

yet to be or coming

From this reading He will be the more careful in the future, if he suffers considerably because of what has been done."

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading "I have no desire that your cousin shall be in distress because of hunger, and yet it is in my mind that he should have somewhat more of punishment because of having given way to ill temper and put us in such a plight, than simply standing guard over Horry Sims.

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

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading "I have no desire that your cousin shall be in distress because of hunger, and yet it is in my mind that he should have somewhat more of punishment because of having given way to ill temper and put us in such a plight, than simply standing guard over Horry Sims.

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

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He will be the more careful in the future, if he suffers considerably because of what has been done."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I have no desire that your cousin shall be in distress because of hunger, and yet it is in my mind that he should have somewhat more of punishment because of having given way to ill temper and put us in such a plight, than simply standing guard over Horry Sims.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading "I have no desire that your cousin shall be in distress because of hunger, and yet it is in my mind that he should have somewhat more of punishment because of having given way to ill temper and put us in such a plight, than simply standing guard over Horry Sims.

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

From this reading "I have no desire that your cousin shall be in distress because of hunger, and yet it is in my mind that he should have somewhat more of punishment because of having given way to ill temper and put us in such a plight, than simply standing guard over Horry Sims.

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

From this reading "I have no desire that your cousin shall be in distress because of hunger, and yet it is in my mind that he should have somewhat more of punishment because of having given way to ill temper and put us in such a plight, than simply standing guard over Horry Sims.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The mischief had been wrought, and however bitterly he repented it would not right matters.

a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

From this reading "I have no desire that your cousin shall be in distress because of hunger, and yet it is in my mind that he should have somewhat more of punishment because of having given way to ill temper and put us in such a plight, than simply standing guard over Horry Sims.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

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

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He will be the more careful in the future, if he suffers considerably because of what has been done."

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading "I have no desire that your cousin shall be in distress because of hunger, and yet it is in my mind that he should have somewhat more of punishment because of having given way to ill temper and put us in such a plight, than simply standing guard over Horry Sims.

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

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

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

From this reading "I have no desire that your cousin shall be in distress because of hunger, and yet it is in my mind that he should have somewhat more of punishment because of having given way to ill temper and put us in such a plight, than simply standing guard over Horry Sims.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I have no desire that your cousin shall be in distress because of hunger, and yet it is in my mind that he should have somewhat more of punishment because of having given way to ill temper and put us in such a plight, than simply standing guard over Horry Sims.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

a boy or man

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

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

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The mischief had been wrought, and however bitterly he repented it would not right matters.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "I have no desire that your cousin shall be in distress because of hunger, and yet it is in my mind that he should have somewhat more of punishment because of having given way to ill temper and put us in such a plight, than simply standing guard over Horry Sims.

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading The mischief had been wrought, and however bitterly he repented it would not right matters.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "I have no desire that your cousin shall be in distress because of hunger, and yet it is in my mind that he should have somewhat more of punishment because of having given way to ill temper and put us in such a plight, than simply standing guard over Horry Sims.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

not any; not one

From this reading "I have no desire that your cousin shall be in distress because of hunger, and yet it is in my mind that he should have somewhat more of punishment because of having given way to ill temper and put us in such a plight, than simply standing guard over Horry Sims.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

above and across; more than

From this reading "I have no desire that your cousin shall be in distress because of hunger, and yet it is in my mind that he should have somewhat more of punishment because of having given way to ill temper and put us in such a plight, than simply standing guard over Horry Sims.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

From this reading "I have no desire that your cousin shall be in distress because of hunger, and yet it is in my mind that he should have somewhat more of punishment because of having given way to ill temper and put us in such a plight, than simply standing guard over Horry Sims.

subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior (as a confession or obedience)

From this reading I was far from desiring that Saul should be punished.

the act of punishing

From this reading "I have no desire that your cousin shall be in distress because of hunger, and yet it is in my mind that he should have somewhat more of punishment because of having given way to ill temper and put us in such a plight, than simply standing guard over Horry Sims.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

past form of “repent” — turn away from sin or do penitence

From this reading The mischief had been wrought, and however bitterly he repented it would not right matters.

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

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

precisely, exactly

From this reading The mischief had been wrought, and however bitterly he repented it would not right matters.

(Old Testament) the first king of the Israelites who defended Israel against many enemies (especially the Philistines)

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "I have no desire that your cousin shall be in distress because of hunger, and yet it is in my mind that he should have somewhat more of punishment because of having given way to ill temper and put us in such a plight, than simply standing guard over Horry Sims.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "I have no desire that your cousin shall be in distress because of hunger, and yet it is in my mind that he should have somewhat more of punishment because of having given way to ill temper and put us in such a plight, than simply standing guard over Horry Sims.

and nothing more

From this reading "I have no desire that your cousin shall be in distress because of hunger, and yet it is in my mind that he should have somewhat more of punishment because of having given way to ill temper and put us in such a plight, than simply standing guard over Horry Sims.

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

From this reading "I have no desire that your cousin shall be in distress because of hunger, and yet it is in my mind that he should have somewhat more of punishment because of having given way to ill temper and put us in such a plight, than simply standing guard over Horry Sims.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

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

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

to a small degree or extent

From this reading "I have no desire that your cousin shall be in distress because of hunger, and yet it is in my mind that he should have somewhat more of punishment because of having given way to ill temper and put us in such a plight, than simply standing guard over Horry Sims.

having a supporting base

From this reading "I have no desire that your cousin shall be in distress because of hunger, and yet it is in my mind that he should have somewhat more of punishment because of having given way to ill temper and put us in such a plight, than simply standing guard over Horry Sims.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

third-person singular of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading He will be the more careful in the future, if he suffers considerably because of what has been done."

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading "I have no desire that your cousin shall be in distress because of hunger, and yet it is in my mind that he should have somewhat more of punishment because of having given way to ill temper and put us in such a plight, than simply standing guard over Horry Sims.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "I have no desire that your cousin shall be in distress because of hunger, and yet it is in my mind that he should have somewhat more of punishment because of having given way to ill temper and put us in such a plight, than simply standing guard over Horry Sims.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

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

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

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

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

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

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

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

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

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

From this reading "I have no desire that your cousin shall be in distress because of hunger, and yet it is in my mind that he should have somewhat more of punishment because of having given way to ill temper and put us in such a plight, than simply standing guard over Horry Sims.

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

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "I have no desire that your cousin shall be in distress because of hunger, and yet it is in my mind that he should have somewhat more of punishment because of having given way to ill temper and put us in such a plight, than simply standing guard over Horry Sims.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He will be the more careful in the future, if he suffers considerably because of what has been done."

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

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

during the time that

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

which person or people

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading He will be the more careful in the future, if he suffers considerably because of what has been done."

in the company of; together with

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

the words that are spoken

From this reading A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE While we ate with so much of pleasure I could not but let my thoughts go out to Saul, who was doubtless as hungry as we had been, and gave words to my regret that we had not first carried the lad some of the food which we had in such generous abundance; but to my repinings of this kind little Frenchie put a stop by saying:

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

From this reading The mischief had been wrought, and however bitterly he repented it would not right matters.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading The mischief had been wrought, and however bitterly he repented it would not right matters.

but in spite of that

From this reading "I have no desire that your cousin shall be in distress because of hunger, and yet it is in my mind that he should have somewhat more of punishment because of having given way to ill temper and put us in such a plight, than simply standing guard over Horry Sims.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I have no desire that your cousin shall be in distress because of hunger, and yet it is in my mind that he should have somewhat more of punishment because of having given way to ill temper and put us in such a plight, than simply standing guard over Horry Sims.